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  • Dude, lets put a blower on it!... Oh, that didn't go as planned..

    Hey there!

    Thought I would share my project, it's been a ride and it still is! When will I learn not to start modifying a car just one month before a big event...


    Anyway, the car is an '67 Camaro RS. Fun car to start with, but we figured that 60's perfomance wasn't gonna cut it!


    Picking up the car (Heh, we knew this was going to be a good build, when the transmisson blew 15 minutes after picking up the car.)



    (Btw, most of the photos are taken with a crocket potato, so bare with me.)


    On the bed of a truck, again, still no gears, but we had to try some different wheels. Still no stance!



    Up in the lift and got these goodies:
    - 4L60 Transmission - 2000rpm stall converter.
    - New driveshaft.
    - New shifter.
    - New exhaust.
    - And yeah, moar wheels!



    Still no stance...





    And yeah... It broke down again, easy fix this time ( TV cable was out of adjustment)



    Then it was time to get rid of the leaf springs!





    The rear axle kinda "slipped" of the transmission jack... Someone thought that updating his facebook while taking down the rear end was a really good idea...



    Mocking up and welding in the 4-link brackets.





    Just had to try some 10" wide 17" BMW wheels, but weren't too sure about those. (Love the dish though)





    All done, not adjusted the height yet!



    Front suspension got a little update aswell.



    New exhaust, again...



    Front end alignment.



    This was last weekend, still need some shorter springs in the rear, front end is getting there!









    THEN, we noticed it was sloooooow (Well, not fast enought!) The SBC 355 was okay, but it lacked that "umfh!". So... Blower it was!



    Backed the car out of the shop, reved it up twice and blew the rings... Rolled it in again, and started wrenchin'!





    New engine! SBC 400, Brodix heads, Roller setup etc etc... Might light up the tires somewhat faster now...




    .... And in 8 days, this car have to run around 1000km+- on a roadtrip....
    1979 Volvo 245 - "Stålmarken"
    1967 Camaro RS - Murphy's law

  • #2
    the Cragars looked way better. such a fuckin' sweet car though anyway. nice work

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    • #3
      I think the first set of wheels was the best set, but i like what your doing !
      new rear end looks great!
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      • #4
        Thinking of picking a 60-69 camaro next year. Subbed for progress

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        • #5
          Yessssss. Needs more dish in the rear or concave, mmmmmmm.

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          • #6
            I'd love to see these with wide BF Goodrich tires


            and front lip spoiler. JS


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            • #7
              First set of wheels were the best IMO but those^ might look really good too..

              Looks great, it's cool seeing older american cars with nice fitment.

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              • #8
                First this is the color and body that id give my life for !!


                Originally posted by boosted brit View Post
                Thinking of picking a 60-69 camaro next year. Subbed for progress
                only years of Camaro there is in 60's is 67-69..

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                • #9
                  That explains why I have only seen late 60s ones lol. I'm from England where the muscle car doesn't exist so my knowledge is vague.

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                  • #10
                    I also like the first set of wheels..... Those welds scare me!

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                    • #11
                      I like this.

                      What transmission is in the car? TH350/400?
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                      • #12
                        This thing is badass, but I'm not in love with any of the wheels I've seen on this so far.
                        on instagram straight flexin'

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by CBURKE View Post
                          I also like the first set of wheels..... Those welds scare me!
                          They look worse in the picture than IRL! No worries, hehe!



                          Todays update:

                          The engine is in! A real pain to do without help, but with some swearing, kicking some spanners around and a big-ass hammer, it "slipped" into place!








                          Aaaaaaaand... The wheels aren't staying, just not the first priority atm, hehe!
                          1979 Volvo 245 - "Stålmarken"
                          1967 Camaro RS - Murphy's law

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by synth ruiner View Post
                            the Cragars looked way better. such a fuckin' sweet car though anyway. nice work
                            Thanks! I can't seem too combine Cragars with a streetcar, but that's just me!


                            Originally posted by laBeef View Post
                            Yessssss. Needs more dish in the rear or concave, mmmmmmm.
                            Need too find the right set of wheels!

                            Originally posted by 244Brick View Post
                            I'd love to see these with wide BF Goodrich tires


                            and front lip spoiler. JS
                            Aw yiss... Those had been awesome! The front lip is coming aswell, laying in the backseat atm!


                            Originally posted by _e90 View Post
                            First set of wheels were the best IMO but those^ might look really good too..

                            Looks great, it's cool seeing older american cars with nice fitment.
                            Not quite sure about the fitment yet, but someday!


                            Originally posted by ChristopherJason View Post
                            First this is the color and body that id give my life for !!
                            The color really pops in the sun!


                            Originally posted by boosted brit View Post
                            That explains why I have only seen late 60s ones lol. I'm from England where the muscle car doesn't exist so my knowledge is vague.
                            Hehe!

                            Originally posted by MommysLittleMonster View Post
                            I like this.

                            What transmission is in the car? TH350/400?
                            Thanks! Running a 4L60/700r4 transmission atm.

                            Originally posted by lublub View Post
                            This thing is badass, but I'm not in love with any of the wheels I've seen on this so far.
                            Hehe, have just tried 4 combo's so far, not satisfied myself yet.

                            Originally posted by MattHatCat View Post
                            I think the first set of wheels was the best set, but i like what your doing !
                            new rear end looks great!
                            Thanks!
                            1979 Volvo 245 - "Stålmarken"
                            1967 Camaro RS - Murphy's law

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Andreasu View Post
                              It's sooooo weird seeing a classic muscle car this dirty....but it's awesome at the same time. Nice looking car and glad to see that you use it!

                              It's a work in progress^
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