1968 Camaro Resto-Mod Project

[Z0rr0]

Hi all.

I am restoring a 1968 Camaro, with a modern flare.

There will be no Automatics, or Carbs here.

So far i have:

1968 Camaro
5.3L LM7 Longblock
2002 Camaro T-56 6-Speed
LS1 Intake Manifold / Injectors / Rails
Dynatech Swap Headers
03 Yukon Harness and PCM

All new sheetmetal from the doors forward
New quarter panels
New tail panel

Here's some pics when i received the car



Here's some tear-down pics





Here's our first major parts delivery.



Wish me luck!!!


Started putting new sheetmetal on the car.. does not fit great.. but we'll make it work.






Starting the Quarter Panel replacement!









Continuing Quarter Replacement:







Looking GREAT!



Driver's Side and Tail Panel.. Looks awesome!
The Tail panel did not fit AT ALL, had to cut out the gutter and move it toward the back over 1/2"
I'll take better pics of it, but i'm not impressed at all.
I'm very impressed with how my bodyman fixed it though!

[32deucecoupe]

Good luck.. It looks like you have your work cut out for you

[Z0rr0]

Good luck.. It looks like you have your work cut out for you

Thanks! Yes, I do. But it'll be a fun project.

[RBEAST]

Right on another 68 camaro in the works!!! looks like you gotta lot of new parts for it already. what kind of budget do you have in mind for this project? im currently building a 68 as well and having a great time as well! the reward will be worth it when i get to start driving it finally. just cant decide on a color for it yet LOL its fustrating cause i dont want it to look like everyone else' s ride either. suscribing to this one wanna see how it turns out ! It looks like you have your work cut out for you that is for sure lol

[Z0rr0]

My budget is right around 20k.
I'm building it for resale, and because i always wanted to build a camaro.

As for color:
I searched "1968 camaro" in google images, and every 3rd car was blue with a white stripe.
Knowing that i wanted a blue car, i decided to go for a dark gray / gunmetal colored stripe. should look good. (i hope)

[KnightMare]

Looks like your going to have all new sheetmetal from the doors back as well. It's like Camaro's are the most abused vehicles you'll ever find. Good luck!

[Z0rr0]

posted new pics on post 1.

[32deucecoupe]

Funny, I had planned on a blue for my 68, But am now looking at other colors too. Keep the pictures coming.

[Z0rr0]

Dropped the car off at the body man's shop last night.
getting new quarters put on.

pics soon!

[Z0rr0]

Updated 1st post with QP replacement progress pics

[32deucecoupe]

Who's sheet metal did you go with and how does it fit?

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Looks like a fun project..

[JHunter]

Looks like a good project, about where mine was when I got it. If I can offer some advice - before you pick it up from the body shop, get some straps that are rated to tie down a car on the trailer - those 1 inch straps aren't nearly enough to secure a car, even without an engine or trans. It would suck to have to stop quick and rear-end yourself with your own car

[Zoomin]

Mind if I ask how much you paid for the car? The reason I ask is I'm trying to assess if starting out with a complete Dynacorn body makes sense.

Looks like a fun project.

[Z0rr0]

Looks like a good project, about where mine was when I got it. If I can offer some advice - before you pick it up from the body shop, get some straps that are rated to tie down a car on the trailer - those 1 inch straps aren't nearly enough to secure a car, even without an engine or trans. It would suck to have to stop quick and rear-end yourself with your own car

already did that. we now have 3" axle straps and tie-downs.

[Z0rr0]

more progress pics!

quarters are looking GREAT! my body man is awesome.
i did not expect these to fit up to each other so well.. but he had that quarter off and on about 50 times.. trimming like 1/32 of an inch... LOL

[Z0rr0]

Who's sheet metal did you go with and how does it fit?

Rear quarters Doors, and tail panel are goodmark.
fenders header valance, etc are Dynacorn

everything fits ok, quarters and doors better than expected.
Passenger fender, only slight massaging needed.
Driver's Fender, WAY off.. was almost going to get a replacement, but i think i'll try and make this one work.

[Z0rr0]

updated, more pics in post #1
Quarters and tail almost done.