Should have that test video for you tomorrow Tony. Just removed the heater core last night and will re-install it today when I'm finished with the front brakes. Heading out to try and get things wrapped up today. I knew that heater core was going to be a pain in the a$$, and I was right. Fixed one problem and created another but have since fixed that too. Ugggh!

Car still had it's original 67 dated core in it. Might try restoring the outlets on it someday.

Long day but nearly done now and on the home stretch. Finished the brakes, did the front shocks, heater core, new rad is installed, lines are all plumbed and it's ready for some fluids now. Knocked off at 9PM tonight and going to take it out for a break-in cruise tomorrow as it's finally warmed up here this week. Forecast is for 80 degrees tomorrow. Woohoo...windows down and 112 octane is in the tank!

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One more update before breaking it in. Finished off a few more adjustments today and then got around to re-installing the interior and console. By the time I got around to test firing everything, it was 8 PM so I decided I'll put it through its shake down runs tomorrow. I need to hang the duals and install another carb spring in the AM and it's then good to go. Enjoying a cold Corona now.

Man that thing sounds angry; love the car, wish I could get my L46 'Vette to sound like that.

Thanks! That helps. I will let my buddy know.

Tony

Sounds wicked! Wow.

After 4 weeks of work on this little coupe, I finally got it out yesterday for a couple shakedown runs to break in the new engine and transmission. Shot a little video for those who like following builds and have to say that I really enjoyed working on this one. The new alt/fan belt gave me a little grief as it was slipping on the alternator during this run but overall the first cruise was excellent as I got a couple hours of run time on it now.

Temperature held well with the new HE core added to the Harrison rad, and oil pressure was steady at nearly 60 lbs during the whole run. Car is running some temporary duals' that dump before the diff and I must say these Hooker Aero Chambers are the sweetest sounding mufflers I have ever used! This week I'll change out that alternator belt and and get the new exhaust system installed before adding some more miles. First car show is a week away and I'm definitely down for that one. Special thanks to Mike Thorpe (rszmjt) for coming over to fine tune the ignition and shifter just prior to running it yesterday. He's a master technician and and works magic with these 4 gear cars!

Man that car is so sweet.

That is a really nice Camaro, and boy, you're out in the country, eh?

:biggthumpup:Thank you Dave. :beers:

Mark...I am on an acreage just 15 minutes south of Calgary that's nestled in a small equestrian community. The Rocky Mountains are about only 50 miles west of my place and the freshly paved 2 lane blacktops that I cruise are just a couple miles from my home. I start there and head west into the foothills sometimes cruising right up highway #40 and over the summit (7200') in K-Country. Little traffic, no toll fees and only 45 minutes from my place. Just gotta watch out for wildlife.

If you're ever up around here in the summer, shoot me a message and we'll maybe go for a rip.

Beautiful country.

Got the car out for a new exhaust system today. A nice set of 2.5" duals' with a balance tube and some new Hooker Aero Chambers. Has a real nice growl to it and isn't deafening when cruising at 3500 rpm.

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Here's a video of the car idling away with the new exhaust done. Car has a great idle to it.

Great car and can have some fun without worrying about too much! Nothing like a highwinding, quickrevving, SBC with a stick behind it!

Sounds great!!!!

Care to share info on the cam?

Thanks

Sure. Lunati 40120528 Solid Roller. Lunati has it incorrectly priced as a cast core cam on their website at $285 but it's a true Billet cam core which should be in the $385 range. I got one before they corrected the price. Great choice in cams for the street with a 3 pedal car or big converter. 582" lift and 254/262 duration at .050

Here's a great walk around video of the solid roller build idling away.

Great

Thanks for the input

New shoes for the 68. At least for the odd little cruise when I want radials.

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I like that look! What size are those again?

Front 15 x 3.5 Rims w/ Pro Trac 560-15 tires (1.625 BS)
Rear 15 x 8.5 Rims w/ Pro Trac 275/60/15 (4-7/8 BS)

I rough fit these on the 68 last night but they will need a little help. Tires clear on the inside rear but the rim is in contact with the lower shock bolt and nut of the trac bar. I'm going to try a .250 spacer on it today or may end up relocating the shock mount as a proper fix. Front inside wheel is also contacting the caliper so a spacer will be added to see if that helps fit the wheels over 4 piston fronts?

I tried these on the 68 purely for S&G's, but in fairness I bought these for the 69 car. I'll try fitting them on the green car later since I am waiting on some vintage Hurst air shocks arriving in the next week. Once those are here an mounted up, I'll try the front and rears to see if they need help to clearance the lower shock mounts on the older Lakewood J Bars. These wheels should fit the 69 fronts with the single piston calipers.

I ran those mufflers on the 68 I had with the 94 LT1 in it and most people couldn't believe the car was EFI. It sounded very similar at idle and was really mellow while cruising.

Graeme, don't buy any spacers; I have a complete set that should be just what the doctor ordered. I'm out of town until July 11.

I tried a set of .250 and .375 spacers earlier today and neither are the answer. I need to drill the shock mount tab and relocate the shock about 1" inward if I want to use these wheels on the 68. No rush on anything here Dave.

Enjoy your lake time. (I'm Jealous) :smirk:

On the car front...things are all finished up now and the new engine and transmission are broken in nicely. Here's a little run video I made while heading over to a car show about 50 miles from my house. Cool little backroad cruise in my area.

Enter 2018

A little update for the 68. Back in early 2017 I pulled the original motor out of it and put a fresh 360 solid roller motor in it for the summer. Great build that made some great power but a little too radical for long highway cruises. Being that the bulk of my cruising involves highway runs to and from neighboring towns, I've decided to go back to a hydraulic cam to put less load on the valve train.

When I pulled out the old 350 that was in the car for about 30 years, I freshened it with a balanced assembly using a forged 1182 crank, a set of pink rods, and the old TRW 11:1 slugs with new rings and bearings. The old 462 heads were treated to a little port & polish work while screw-in studs and guides were added with Comp Magnum rockers. I used a Crower 00471 Hydraulic Roller for this build and it's still lumpy enough for the folks who like bigger cams but responsive enough to get this little 4 gear cruiser moving along.

I ran the motor in this week and Mike Thorpe came over last night so we could adjust the valve train, tune the carb in a little bit, and do a few checks during its second run. Mike's now rebuilding the 4053DZ carb that used to top this 610 intake and that will be added to the motor once it's installed back into the car. No leaks or issues with this hot little small block, so the next move is to swap it back into the 68. This one should make an honest 425 horsepower while being a bit more forgiving on valve train parts with longer distance cruises.

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That's a really nice car.

Fathers Day progress.

Installed the freshened 355 motor back into the 68 yesterday along with the rebuilt M22 that came out of it last year. Kept the scatter shield and Hays clutch since both were new last year. I then pulled the vacuum pump out hoping this cam won't need it but that is still to be tested since this new Crower cam is pretty healthy too. I did leave the MSD 6 Digital ignition in it since most of it was hidden and I feel the new motor will benefit from a good ignition system.

My friend Mike rebuilt the DZ carb last week and I had the 610 intake tumbled so everything looks good and clean now. Added the scripted valve covers to help clear the roller rockers and a high flow water Edelbrock pump to keep things cool. Should make a great little driver once again and now it'll be capable of some long distance hauls. Tonight I'll button up the carb, plumb the coolant and it's ready to roll once again.

Now to rest my back for a day or two. :)


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Looks great!

Very nice !!

Still have some tuning to do but the new motor is in and running. No leaks, no issues and it's sounds pretty darn good for a hydraulic roller setup. Shakedown runs with more video later in the week. Rocky Mountains and all. :)

Changed out carbs for one I had restored by Tom Zeeman and got the car out for some mild test runs last night. I'd say the whole engine/trans swap went very well and things are now back to the way they have been with this car for the past 33 years or so. A great little driver and sooo much fun to rip around with. Here are a few gears being pulled as I break in the Hyd Roller build in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

So nice great car great job.

I agree! Very nice.

What muffler are you running on the car?

Paul,

Those are 2.50 Hooker Aero Chambers. Great sounding and awesome performing mufflers. Quiet at cruise levels with no drone inside the car, but wake right up when you walk on it.

I bought a 55 years ago that had them and fell in love with the sound of them. Been using them on every car ever since. Summit has them at $80 regular finish or $90 aluminized. I have also bought the 3" stainless in the past.

Love your videos.

A short little pull while shaking down the new driveline and breaking in the new motor. Nothing wild but a couple of good pulls in first and second through 5500 rpm and lifted in third as it was already pinging the speed warning. More when it's thoroughly shaken down and ready for some full-on pulls. :3gears:

that sounded nice :3gears:

A made a neat little compilation video but cannot find it now. Here's one of the last pictures I took before I sold the car...again.

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Very cool �� love the b/w and the music. Sounds familiar is that from bullit? Great looking 68.

Glad there wasn’t any “double clutching” or “reverse wheel hop”!!!
Awesome video of an awesome car by an awesome car owner!!!

Yes Vince. The main theme track from Bullit and the clip from the chase scene. Wish I had better video but used what I had filmed. 👍