The Start of Project "Ratty Rat's" Metamorphis

[L78M22Rag]

That Camaro has a lot of character. Like what I see so far!

[bbbentley]

Updates:Another pic of the car as it sits right now. Pic taken in the front yard a couple of years ago. Checked Valve-to-Piston clearance. A-OK. 69 291 castings. Had a little shaving done to true them up. Intake-2.300!!, Exhaust-1.88!!

[bbbentley]

Christmas in May!!! Many Thanks, Sam Griffith. Small print in blue area , "For Competition Use Only" Got me some shackles, got me a hot rod, ha!!

[bbbentley]

I know these are not real "Motion" . I made them from real Ansen's though. We are going for a look, kind of an illusion, not accuracy. May or may not use. I will leave as found (grungy). Opinions accepted.

[mockingbird812]

Originally Posted by bbbentley

Christmas in May!!! Many Thanks, Sam Griffith. Small print in blue area , "For Competition Use Only" Got me some shackles, got me a hot rod, ha!!

You’re welcome Bentley. Use them in good health!

[bbbentley]

Let the engine sit for a couple of days and turned my attention to the transmission. M20 (wide ratio). Did a "Hillbilly Rebuild" with degreaser and garden hose! Looks good to go. If there are problems, Ill pull it out and go through it or throw some other tranny I have in there. BB Camaro / Nova mavens will notice the factory BB specific shifter, shifter mount and correct oval adjusting nut and all correct fasteners. When I make a clone, the details are accurate! Oh, vintage NOS "roll control"too.

[big gear head]

Looking good! Keep the pics coming. I had a chance to get a real set of Motion valve covers a few years ago, but was just a little too late. I still know where they are and if the chance ever comes along again I'll get them. I'd still like to know where the Vette went that these valve covers came off of.

[big gear head]

Cool! What are you doing for a rear end?

[bbbentley]

Originally Posted by big gear head

Cool! What are you doing for a rear end?

Bringing a 12 bolt down for you to build? Or help me build? So far, here is what I have:
69 12 bolt Camaro housing
3 series (140) posi unit
New Yukon thick 4.10 gear with new install kit
Axles donated by generous, helpful , kind member and from the Commonwealth to boot
Original ET rear finned aluminum cover
New multileafs
Lakewood vintage square tube bars with tails

Still need: axle bearings & seals, perches, 400# or stiffer posi springs, ? Got a hold of Tom’s Differential and need to place an order...soon. Then, I need a couple of young bucks to keep a boot up my rear and help get it all together.

[big gear head]

We've probably talked about this before, but I don't remember. Are the spring perches damaged or gone? Axle bearings and seals are easy. They are the same for almost every car 7.5, 8.2, 8.5 and 12 bolt from '64 and up. When you get the 400# springs are you going to get new clutches too, or just shim the clutches that you have? Bring it down and we'll put it together. Just give me time to get ready for it. My shop is a mess.