67 Z-28 Day 2 "Trans Am" restoration

[iluv69s]

Hey guys.....I've decided to finally put together one of my cars. Unfortunately, I am on a very very low budget on this one...basically, I will need to sell some extra parts or trade for the parts I am missing. Fortunately, I have some leftover parts that have been around for many years just waiting to be reincarnated someday !!!

My goal is to build a street legal car that is Day 2 and that looks somewhat like a "Trans Am car" from the late 60's. I am starting with my 67 Z, which I'm sure some of you are familiar with. It is the latest cowl dated Z known, with an 07C cowl tag date. The car is some 243? cars from the last VIN. The body is a 17, 000 mile body that is very solid with only 2 small spots of rust in the lower rear quarter panels. It is a very low option white w/black interior Z. It did come with the ultra-rare shoulder harnesses..(although now missing)..
I actually disassembled and stripped the car's shell years ago and put the shell in primer. I will put pics up as I go. I have a ton of questions already. And I am sure I will have many more as I go.

Although I want to look "Trans Am", I am going with the full interior since it is original and in great shape. I am not going to cut that body in anyway and would like to find some sort of bolt-in type of rollbar. For now, I am going to use the parts that I have as much as possible, and I can always up-grade later if I get more serious about maybe actually racing the car. I would love that some day.
I will ask questions as I go and Thank you guys in advance for any help that I am sure you will offer.

Feel free to offer any ideas or suggestions as now is the time for me to 'make up my mind'... but realize that I am on a 'low-budget'..haha

[iluv69s]

the beginning.....getting ready for the rotisserie...

[iluv69s]

he front end...waiting a long time.... seems to be smiling a little now..??

[iluv69s]

the 4 speed hole...ouchhhhhhhhh

[iluv69s]

the traction bar mounting location...the bar was torch cut... Do only 67s with the traction bar have the 'weldnut' in the frame for the one bolt that holds the bracket or do all 67's have that?

[iluv69s]

Thought I was ahead of the game by cleaning, blasting, fixing, painting this frame, but I realized when I took the original frame off the car that this is a 69 frame and A-arms...(slight differences)...so I have started over with the original frame...Thank goodness it is in pretty nice shape...

[iluv69s]

the powerrrrrrrr...

[iluv69s]

I have these original 15x8 wheels that I really hope to use.....but, does anyone know if they will fit without flaring the fenders??? This is where I need some advice...What tires are available ?? I'd rather have treads, but maybe some type of cheater slicks? Do they make such a thing for the front and rear in a road course tire??
Has anyone built a car with these wheels that can give some advice??? Thankssssss

[Charley Lillard]

Kind of a roll bar. Not certified but It might be what you are looking for. http://www.ridetech.com/more/2008/11...l-cage-system/

[1969z280]

Very cool project. Here's a neat website that might be worth checking out:

http://taperfresto.com/