Messages

61

General Discussion / Re: New guy, New project ' 67

« on: October 08, 2014, 05:23:30 AM »

I have a high quality stud gun from my autobody days, but never done these little things, Thanks!

Here is the numbers on the front of my block, what is this thing?

FI003S

62

General Discussion / Re: New guy, New project ' 67

« on: October 07, 2014, 06:34:11 PM »

question, looking at the dash/cowl panels that I need, the top pieces that are rusted on my car, whats it called exactly? I see parts listed for an upper, and lower cowl panels, they show some same pictures, its confusing... is this the part I need?

http://www.autometaldirect.com/x-parts-67-camaro-firebird-lower-cowl-panel-p-3770.html

http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto-Metal-Direct/106/X360-3567/10002/-1

I need this so I can cut the back two parts off to weld into my dash/firewall area... Seems alot easier than patching and trying to match the curve of it all..



Once I figure this out, I have my finger on the trigger for the roof, both full quarters, and above part

63

General Discussion / Re: New guy, New project ' 67

« on: October 06, 2014, 10:37:08 PM »

Everything is AMD only.

Except for the tail piece, and the dash, and the front header, only because it came with them.

If you look at that AMD link I posted, note the differences between other tailpanels and the AMD panel when compared to GM.

Thanks, yep, seen the thread.

64

General Discussion / Re: New guy, New project ' 67

« on: October 06, 2014, 10:29:40 PM »

What is that silver tag on the motor head?

Mike

Im guessing its from whoever rebuilt the engine, I was told its not the origional, but seems the numbers date it in the ballpark, what would the origional block have for numbers?

Anyone know what the pin welding tool is actually called? Having trouble finding it.

65

General Discussion / Re: New guy, New project ' 67

« on: October 06, 2014, 10:23:31 PM »

Everything is AMD only.

Except for the tail piece, and the dash, and the front header, only because it came with them.

66

General Discussion / Re: New guy, New project ' 67

« on: October 06, 2014, 10:21:17 PM »

Oh yes, I was going to ask about those molding pins, thanks!!

Sold my race car parts so I can order the rest of the sheetmetal soon, hoping someone local will buy my skins so I dont have to eat another $100 in shipping to return them.

67

General Discussion / Re: New guy, New project ' 67

« on: October 06, 2014, 07:50:01 PM »

also, what measurements do you all take before removing a roof? I dont have a front windshield to check fits, I guess any tips for replacing that, and the rear tail panel, Ill probably end up buying the upper cowl piece too, instead of trying to fabricate all the rusted stuff from flat sheetmetal.

Thanks

68

General Discussion / Re: New guy, New project ' 67

« on: October 05, 2014, 03:17:20 PM »

yesterdays pics

Engine block numbers


Pics behind the wiper





Firewall


XOXO


Cut part of one quarter out, the worst side, to see what was in there, pretty good shape






Free wax!


I dont know if the offset it wrong, or the tires too big? But both sides will turn and rub the frame


Origional paint in jams and firewall shines right up!

69

General Discussion / Re: New guy, New project ' 67

« on: October 04, 2014, 04:30:41 PM »

Ill get better pics of that for you today

70

General Discussion / Re: New guy, New project ' 67

« on: October 04, 2014, 04:41:22 AM »

Here is the full size of that door jam tag

http://johnvh.smugmug.com/Other/67-Camaro-Project/44202810_Qz3rCv#!i=3523708160&k=PHqvSdQ&lb=1&s=O

has a 106 stamped to the right of the vin

71

General Discussion / Re: New guy, New project ' 67

« on: October 03, 2014, 11:49:58 PM »

When you repair them just spilt the brace from the fender, blast and epoxy. Undercoating does more harm than good. Don't seal it, if you do, whatever water gets in will be trapped. Vehicles are not designed to last. I've repaired numerous newer vehicles this year due to rot.

Good call, Ill look into that! Thanks!

72

General Discussion / Re: New guy, New project ' 67

« on: October 03, 2014, 03:00:34 PM »

did a compression check, all holes are about 155psi, Ill try to remember to get the numbers off the engine and see what it came out of, supposedly Im getting the stock block too, one of these days.

See how much time I have last weekend, last night I spent a few hours trying to get the rest of the dash off the cowl top piece, they sure put alot of spot welds on there!  Hope to get half a day to work on it tomorrow as well.

73

General Discussion / Re: New guy, New project ' 67

« on: October 03, 2014, 02:08:06 PM »

Personally, I like the red, but I tire of seeing non-Z cars with Z-stripes.
How about this, which is what it originally looked like?

I hear you, seems everyone makes SS and RS's, I just like racing stripes and never had a car with them yet. And we chose the darker red, because were just not bright red fans.  If the car was something special other than a base car, Id probably be more of a stickler to going totally stock.

74

General Discussion / Re: New guy, New project ' 67

« on: October 03, 2014, 01:30:07 AM »

Sounds like a 1930 Model 92 Maytag washing machine engine!      

Paul

HAHA, you must have been surfing my vids.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njrBZZ90g00

Car sounds like it may have a little cam to it, I have no clue whats all been done to the engine, either did the guy I got it from.

75

General Discussion / Re: New guy, New project ' 67

« on: October 03, 2014, 12:59:25 AM »

the fan belt, running it a little bit without water wont hurt, dont worry, Im not going to take it on a cruise, haha..

 Just wanted to run it and do a compression check before ripping it out and apart. probably see what it has for pistons, change the cam, and turn the power up a little bit. nothing worse than a muscle car that cant spin the rear tires!