67 Camaro Build

[CAMAROBOY68SS]

Originally Posted by 7dee2

Thanks, it’s just blacked out. I thought the same thing and even borrowed a used OE 67 Vette Stinger Insert from a buddy of mine. We found the scoop stamping is not an exact match for the insert, plus the inner structure creates problems. So after working with Perk’s, we decided the steel hood is not very conducive to this mod. I have seen pics of this done and it appears it’s always a fiberglass hood.

thanks for the indo. Thats good to know, Ive always wondered that about the insert, but never have had a Camaro with a stinger hood but its been in the back of my head if I ever go another 67 to stick one on it over the SS hood or a Cowl.

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Both the paint and brake lines look great!
I appreciate and respect your attention to detail

Thank you Kirk, I appreciate the kind words.

Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

thanks for the indo. Thats good to know, Ive always wondered that about the insert, but never have had a Camaro with a stinger hood but its been in the back of my head if I ever go another 67 to stick one on it over the SS hood or a Cowl.

Glad you brought it up, I think that’s a cool mod for this style of hood.



Most of the front clip is back home with all the badges installed. These pics don’t do justice, this stuff looks so good! I do have a slightly crooked S on the right fender. Hard to see in the pictures but the Chevrolet script on the header needs to be bent a little to follow the contour of the panel. Both will be easy fixes later, Perks Customs continues doing an excellent job.

[Lost in the 60's]

Could you use a micro file and elongate the holes slightly to tilt the letter in the correct orientation ? I've done this with some of my "tweaks", as long as the emblem still covers the hole.

[7dee2]

Yes exactly, you've read my mind.



The hood followed the next day. All these nice pretty panels are a huge motivation to get this car done.

[KevinK7]

The 'icing' on the cake, ...the emblems really look good on there. You're getting close Brett

[7dee2]

Thanks Kevin, I do like how this hood has turned out (with the Baldwin Motion look).



The front brake calipers are installed, I'm not a big fan of the spliced rubber lines (H672), but it is what it is. Also, more fuel line routing while the exhaust was still mocked up. Placed blue tape with dots where I want to drill for the fuel line saddle clamps. I'll drop the exhaust out of the way to continue the installation.

https://www.inlinetube.com/products/h672

[KevinK7]

Brett,
I hear ya' on the caliper lines. The conversion kits are '69 style calipers/hoses, and when putting them on '67/'68 they don't exactly route the best. I'm still surprised nobody came out with a set of hoses to work better on 67/68...

[7dee2]

That's the truth!



Hooray, I've pulled the mockup motor and exhaust for the last time! I bought this cherry picker add-on tool to help me wrestle hoods, fingers are crossed that this works if I get the guts to try it. Ran it up as high as it would go to see if I could hang our extra hood on the wall. It's just shy and a bit too Hari-Kari, I think.

[7dee2]

I got something going on the doors, they both needed some left-over paint/mask removed and a sound deadener treatment. I'll wait until they are hung and apply cavity wax before the final build-out.

[7dee2]

Here’s a look at the OE tail lights we have, red overspray and all. The plan is to restore the tins and replace the rest. I'm also working on speedo cable routing (unique for a Muncie) with a right-side speedo gear. The last pic illustrates the 2 types of right and left routing.

[CAMAROBOY68SS]

Originally Posted by 7dee2

Here’s a look at the OE tail lights we have, red overspray and all. The plan is to restore the tins and replace the rest. I'm also working on speedo cable routing (unique for a Muncie) with a right-side speedo gear. The last pic illustrates the 2 types of right and left routing.

looking good, make sure the socket plug area is really clean. Also if your original blub sockets were good, I would reuse them. I have not found a good aftermarket socket yet that holds the bulb properly and would ground like originals with my 68. I have the added headache of my car being a RS so all 4 bulbs are brake/tail.

[7dee2]

Thanks, our wiring is a real mess and will be completely replaced with American Autowire Factory Fit harnesses. We’ll hang onto the old wiring until I’m sure I don’t need anything, I've heard the taillights can be a real pain.



Our Moser diff needs a breather, so I grabbed this stuff from NAPA. I mentioned the rear diff covers earlier and here’s the lineup. I thought about running the ET cover (middle) with a Motion sticker but in the end the Mr. Gasket won out. I like them all but with a built drain plug, and you don’t see the Mr. Gasket as much. Too bad the slightly deeper Tanks fuel tank we're using will hide most of this view.

[7dee2]

Taillight tins after a very light media blast, then chrome-type paint (going for bright taillights) on the inner, followed by dull aluminum on the outer.

[7dee2]

The intermediate brake lines line up well enough now to be bolted to the brake pressure regulator valve. That’s a win, the rear piece had to be bent around the subframe connecter making it slightly shorter. At the same time, the front piece was not happy with our manual MC setup. I ended up ordering a new 69 intermediate line and used the front piece with minor tweaking to make this finally work. https://www.inlinetube.com/products/ccb69m2

I get to refit the taillights with the tins this time, oops! But hey, it’s looking mean with those blue raccoon eyes.

[7dee2]

Bending, trimming, hammering, and I tell what, they are going fit by golly!

[joesscamaro]

I've been gone a while. It's good to see all of this progress! The car is looking really good.

[7dee2]

Thank you Joe.


Tail light housings are now seated with the inner tins on, the rear exhaust hanger is painted and reinstalled, and fuel line plumbing has made a little more progress.

[7dee2]

As of now, our brake line octopi at the master cylinder is finished. When the wheel well comes back into play some lines still need to be made to a line loc. After trying some cheapo gaskets on the taillights, I found that they're not great and will undoubtedly leak. Ordered up some new molded ones coming from AMD (Classic Headquarters) that are more like the factory originals. Next up, started working on the firewall insulation by pulling the master cylinder, etc., etc.

[KevinK7]

Looking great Brett! definitely starting to come together!
And yes, those taillight bezel seals really needed to be 'compressed' to seal up against the rearpanel.



In no way trying to divert from your thread!, But I was just informed from a friend, a 68 I restored is now on BAT. Seems bittersweet, surreal...
Again, not trying to sidetrack, just thought another 'Camaro guy' would be interested
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...omments-anchor

[CAMAROBOY68SS]

Originally Posted by KevinK7

Looking great Brett! definitely starting to come together!
And yes, those taillight bezel seals really needed to be 'compressed' to seal up against the rearpanel.



In no way trying to divert from your thread!, But I was just informed from a friend, a 68 I restored is now on BAT. Seems bittersweet, surreal...
Again, not trying to sidetrack, just thought another 'Camaro guy' would be interested
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...omments-anchor

Thats a really nice 68 big block car in a rare color. Not often do you see the early 68 RS grille since that chrome wore off so fast. My 68 needs to have that grille (march built car) but just never wanted to really swap it since the current one is a original later replacement piece in perfect shape.

[7dee2]

Thank you Kevin. Oh yes, what a beautiful high optioned 68, I’m sure that car was hard to part with. Your restoration of the car is holding up nicely as well.



Firewall insulation will take a minute, trimming a little at a time. Ha, patience is key because I want to throw it in the trash.
As a distraction, I finished assembling the front seats (tracks, knobs, and such), and put them on a table on top of a table to get the seats up off the floor.

[KevinK7]

...gotta love the white accent band in the '67 deluxe seats, they look great!! (as or course does the rest of the car )

[joesscamaro]

For your fuel line clamps...do you have a picture of what you're using? Are you using self-tapper screws directly to sheetmetal or welding studs and simply using a nut to secure?

[CAMAROBOY68SS]

The finished seats look great, yeah I love the accent band the 67 deluxe covers had just sets off the interior.

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by KevinK7

...gotta love the white accent band in the '67 deluxe seats, they look great!! (as or course does the rest of the car )

Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

The finished seats look great, yeah I love the accent band the 67 deluxe covers had just sets off the interior.

Thanks, I appreciate it you guys! I thought keeping the black-and-white thing going with just a splash of red here and there would make for a sharp combination. Also, inheriting the interior kit over 10 years ago with the original project car played a part as well!

Originally Posted by joesscamaro

For your fuel line clamps...do you have a picture of what you're using? Are you using self-tapper screws directly to sheetmetal or welding studs and simply using a nut to secure?

Yes (see the link below), if memory serves, they’re #8 or #10? x1/2” stainless steel self-tapping screws. The install procedure has been to mark the location, drill, tap, and just prior to the final install a dab of paint in the hole. Not planning on this car ever really seeing much weather.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005R927IC...fed_asin_title

A few of these will be used as well where needed.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L49Y9LM...sin_title&th=1





The closest I could find to replacement moisture wicks (some of mine were missing) were those from Corvette Central. A little shorter than the original but I think they’ll do just fine. 2nd pic shows them installed with the crappy foam gaskets I had originally. The new molded taillight gaskets arrived and are much better.

https://www.corvettecentral.com/58-7...-pieces-491311

https://www.autometaldirect.com/tail...r-67-68-camaro