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Re: Latest project- 1970 Camaro restoration/Hot Rod build
« Reply #30 on: October 22, 2014, 05:55:31 AM »

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Re: Latest project- 1970 Camaro restoration/Hot Rod build
« Reply #31 on: October 22, 2014, 08:14:39 AM »

Ron,
Where did you get the subframe connectors from?  Those look like what I need to install on my Firebird.
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Re: Latest project- 1970 Camaro restoration/Hot Rod build
« Reply #32 on: October 22, 2014, 05:25:21 PM »

The Subframe connectors I got are "Competition Engineering" connectors. Bolt in or weld in. I figure with the power I am going to be putting down, the rigidity will be nice. This company also has some nice ones... I am thinking about ordering their suspension kit with new leaf springs, shackles, bushings, front springs, etc....

http://www.pro-touringf-body.com/chassis_components.html

Today I decided to finish prepping the gas tank, so I got that ready to go. Tomorrow it will see a coat of epoxy primer followed by a silver base coat and then clear. I thought it was kinda cool to see the 1970 stamp on the corner tab......







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Re: Latest project- 1970 Camaro restoration/Hot Rod build
« Reply #33 on: October 23, 2014, 01:51:56 PM »

Fuel tank hanging up and ready to spray....



Epoxy primer done..



Annnnnd done.... This was some left over paint from when I did Adam Elkin's bike a few years back and is a Jaguar color... Feels good to actually have a piece done now.



Got some more goodies in today. Polished water pump, chrome trans inspection cover, fuel pressure gauge, and braided line with AN fittings..

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Re: Latest project- 1970 Camaro restoration/Hot Rod build
« Reply #34 on: October 24, 2014, 08:02:29 AM »

Tank looks good Ron.  :thumbup:
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Re: Latest project- 1970 Camaro restoration/Hot Rod build
« Reply #35 on: October 25, 2014, 10:02:05 PM »

Some detail work done...

Oil pan in House of Kolors Zenith Gold. This was a spur of the moment call after seeing Dale Walker's pics of his project car....



Decided to do my intake in House of Kolors BC02 Silver base color. This will also be used on the transmission housing..



And here we have the first viewing of the color to be used on the car.. This is the radiator support panel. The Chevy Heretics will be screaming at me here, but it has ALWAYS been my intention to do this car in Ford Grabber Blue...

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Re: Latest project- 1970 Camaro restoration/Hot Rod build
« Reply #36 on: October 27, 2014, 05:52:43 AM »

That grabber blue is one of my all time favorite colors. Good call  :thumbup:
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Re: Latest project- 1970 Camaro restoration/Hot Rod build
« Reply #37 on: October 28, 2014, 05:06:20 PM »

Some progress today.. Got the fuel tank put back together and put in a safe pace until it gets reunited again...



Also finished tearing out the wiring harness, interior air box, shifter, brake pedal, gas pedal, steering column, etc... I can start stripping all the gunk and old caulking out of the interior now and cleaning it up to prep for paint.



Stripped out the old brake lines, windshield wiper motor, fuel line to the rear of the car and pried the calipers off the spindles. I am not going to strip the stock suspension until I mock up the front sheet metal though, which will be soon. I am just waiting to get me block back so I can mount in in the body and place the heads and intake on it so I can check for clearance from the car to the hood. After that, the front end gets stripped down and subframe removed to prep.

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Re: Latest project- 1970 Camaro restoration/Hot Rod build
« Reply #38 on: October 29, 2014, 10:15:57 AM »

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Re: Latest project- 1970 Camaro restoration/Hot Rod build
« Reply #39 on: October 29, 2014, 06:48:12 PM »

Started on the transmission today. Pulled the pan and drained all fluid. Removed the modulator and kick down cable and then started prepping the casing....

The filter was dirty, but the fluid looked excellent. Probably because it was leaking like hell from the pump seal and I kept having to add fluid regularly. The pan is getting replaced with a polished aluminum pan.







Removing the casting flash...


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Re: Latest project- 1970 Camaro restoration/Hot Rod build
« Reply #40 on: October 30, 2014, 06:20:41 AM »

Ron,
Where did you get the subframe connectors from?  Those look like what I need to install on my Firebird.


 Zangman,

 That is nice weight distribution by adding the spare tire in the back seat!

 Nice looking car!

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« Reply #41 on: October 30, 2014, 02:46:17 PM »

Another item marked off the list now. The trans is done and ready to be set aside to wait for it's reunion with motor and car...

I decided to do it in raw cast aluminum color rather than the flashy House of Kolors paint..



AN fittings in place for the coolant lines. I will measure for the lines and fabricate them when I mock up the front end sheet metal.



Polished trans pan in place...

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Re: Latest project- 1970 Camaro restoration/Hot Rod build
« Reply #42 on: October 31, 2014, 05:33:46 PM »

Picked up a 10 bolt 8.5" rear end today to build. Planning on 3.42 gearing, Wilwood disc brakes, and a Eaton locker rear end...

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Re: Latest project- 1970 Camaro restoration/Hot Rod build
« Reply #43 on: November 03, 2014, 07:22:55 AM »

I like your rear end  :rofl:
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Re: Latest project- 1970 Camaro restoration/Hot Rod build
« Reply #44 on: November 03, 2014, 08:32:12 AM »

That would worry me from many people Nick!!!
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