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Originally Posted by big gear head
A 12 bolt or Dana 60 would be cool under it. I'm kind of tired of the 9 inch Ford stuff. I think the Dana looks great under a Camaro. Moser makes some bolt in 12 bolt and Dana 60 rear ends for your car. I love big blocks, especially the 427, so I'd have to go with that. If you like a small block then a high reving 327 with a bunch of day 2 stuff would be cool... Cragars are hard to beat on an old school hot rod, and the bias ply tires just look better to me. Keep the stock seats in it. The steering wheel that you have has potential if it can be restored. I'm also a fan of no spoilers. I'd love to build a '68 Camaro like this.
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Thanks I finished building my 12 bolt, I had it narrowed 1” Iit was originally out of a 65 impala believe it or not. I’m definitely loving the Bias Ply original look, stock interior, and my steering wheel if it is period correct. (Says the “500” on it).
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Originally Posted by Lynn
I know exactly what I would do with that car.
1. You already mini tubbed one side. Don't undo it. Just do the other side. So what if you decide not to run extra big tires? You still have the OPTION any time you want.
2. I agree, I would go with a traditional LOOKING small block (well almost). The old SBC platform still performs pretty darn good with a good hydraulic roller cam and some AFR heads. You can get essentially big block performance (with apologies to Freddie, whose car BTW is one of my favorites) with 400 + cubes and some AFR heads. These can easily get you in excess of 500 HP and still be streetable.
3. Agree with Freddie on the 12 bolt.
5. I would paint the exterior to look bone stock including the white pin stripe. Great look on the 67.
6. Bone stock interior. They are handsome, and cheap to do.
A member here GAVE me some old backing plates off of a full size car and I put 11 inch drums on the rear. That El Camino stops amazingly well.... even with a trailer when the trailer brakes don't work... and sometimes they don't. I don't remember the final tally, but it was much cheaper than a kit, and I had fun doing it. The procedure would be the same for you 67 Camaro.
10. I wouldn't spend a ton on suspension. Do the Gulstrand mod on the upper control arms. Rebuild all the suspension pieces with Moog parts or delrin. Personally, I would go Moog. Get a set of big block springs for the front and cut off on coil. Install a good set of leaf springs on the rear that are a bit stiffer than stock. If you decide to go HUGE on sway bars, I have a rear bar you can have for free if you will pay shipping from Oklahoma. I took it off a friend's car that still had the stock 11/16 bar in the front and some knucklehead put a giant (I THINK it is a 1 inch rear bar, but may be 7/8.... would have to measure). This will not be a world beater, but will be so much fun to drive; and a lot less headache that trying to make a full blown pro touring car that will barely handle better than a new Hyundai..
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Lynn Thank you for your great advice. When driving my little 6 speed Hyundai Go Cart the other day I realized that my 67 will probably never handle as well or be as safe, or cost as much as my new Hyundai or more to get it there, this is one factor pulling me away from the restomod/pro touring route. I like your idea on the Gulstrand mod. Period correct, functional, and affordable. Definitely going with my 12 bolt, stock interior. Thank you for the offer on the rear sway bar I will let you know. Your advice is helping me make decisions about my car. And by ther way your cars are Badass!
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Originally Posted by SuperNovaSS
Stock colors/appearance, L88/M22.
Jason
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Jason I’m seriously thinking about a period correct big block.
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Originally Posted by chris slawski
Step one…. stop, and take a breath.
Step two…close your wallet
Step three…make a list of EXACTLY what you want the car to do and act like
Step four…work on the metal work you have started, yes minitub the other side and GET THAT DONE.
Step five …research take a look at the old Trans Am race cars of the late 60’s and early 70’s. Look up Smokey’s Camaro, and Bill Jenkin’s “Grumpy’s Toy” Camaros for inspiration.
Step six…DO NOT BUY ANYTHING…take inventory f what you have and sell off what you are not using
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Chris thank you for your advice, I’ve already made step 2 and 6 mistake BUT I have no problems selling parts once I get my mind made up, and you all are helping me make decisions on where to go on my build. I will definitely finish the metalwork. I really appreciate your input. Btw love your 90’s build that’s when I got the bug from my uncle who owned at least 6 Camaros. I was 7 years old in 1995 when I insisted I get to use the tire iron, sure enough he let me attempt to remove a lug on his 69 when it slipped and somehow hit my pinky nail just perfectly. Nail fell off a few days later but I was just happy to contribute to his projects.
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