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Model Specific Discussions => 6-cylinder Camaros => Topic started by: AlexFolino1968 on January 31, 2024, 10:05:09 AM

Title: Keeping it original
Post by: AlexFolino1968 on January 31, 2024, 10:05:09 AM
Hello, Alex from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.  Bought a 1968 Camaro in 2005 when i was 18 years old.  Now im 36 and its time to start restoring the car.  Its a basket case but ill get it done.  Car was a 230 3 on tree tripoli turquoise car.  Was going to do the standard 350 4 speed like everyone else but after long consideration, the 6cylinder will do just fine.  I came across a running 250 out of a 68 that im going to put in.  I have a 4 speed manual trans that im going to put in instead of the 3 on tree.  Thats the only "modification".  Going to put car to its original KK paint and leave the dog dish caps on.  Ill post pictures when i can. 
Title: Re: Keeping it original
Post by: David K on January 31, 2024, 10:14:04 AM
I'm with ya, but that 3 tree deal is the coolest part of the car. Anyone can have floor shift.
Title: Re: Keeping it original
Post by: Delco115 on January 31, 2024, 03:47:27 PM

Yes it is... and somewhat of a theft deterrent, especially younger thieves. If it's not an automatic, they don't know how to drive a stick.
Title: Re: Keeping it original
Post by: David K on January 31, 2024, 04:00:46 PM
A car with an non upgraded shifter is cool.
Title: Re: Keeping it original
Post by: Her68His69 on January 31, 2024, 09:50:15 PM
Can't seem to post more than one picture at a time.
Title: Re: Keeping it original
Post by: AlexFolino1968 on January 31, 2024, 10:07:45 PM
Appreciate all the comments but I just don't care for column shift.
Title: Re: Keeping it original
Post by: Her68His69 on January 31, 2024, 10:18:42 PM
sorry for my mistake on the post
Title: Re: Keeping it original
Post by: Delco115 on February 01, 2024, 08:28:28 AM
Quote from: AlexFolino1968 on January 31, 2024, 10:07:45 PM
Appreciate all the comments but I just don't care for column shift.

Dare to be different!! There are many of us who really like a 3-speed column shifted vehicle, and it's one feature that is rarely seen any more.
Title: Re: Keeping it original
Post by: x66 714 on February 01, 2024, 08:49:33 AM
Quote from: Delco115 on February 01, 2024, 08:28:28 AM
Quote from: AlexFolino1968 on January 31, 2024, 10:07:45 PM
Appreciate all the comments but I just don't care for column shift.

Dare to be different!! There are many of us who really like a 3-speed column shifted vehicle, and it's one feature that is rarely seen any more.



Great thief deterrent. There's many that wouldn't know how to shift it :)
....Joe
Title: Re: Keeping it original
Post by: AlexFolino1968 on February 01, 2024, 09:40:57 AM
Ill leave my dog inside, thats enough deterrent  :D
Title: Re: Keeping it original
Post by: HustleRussell on February 01, 2024, 10:01:04 AM
If you're using a Saginaw that was behind a six banger it will have a 3.11 first gear.
With a 3.08 rear diff, that will give a 9.58 low gear. Should make it feel very peppy!
Title: Re: Keeping it original
Post by: AlexFolino1968 on February 01, 2024, 10:42:22 AM
Thats exactly what i have!...  Cant wait to get it to my house in March and get her going.    Car is original down to the cigarette butts
Title: Re: Keeping it original
Post by: HustleRussell on February 04, 2024, 01:42:04 PM
Please put all removed original parts up in safe storage
in case you or next owner wants to put it back original.
Title: Re: Keeping it original
Post by: AlexFolino1968 on February 06, 2024, 09:07:44 AM
Without a doubt.  When i took the car apart in 2005 i still have every nut and bolt, labeled etc..  Whatever i dont use goes back in the GM totes and to the attic.