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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
I can't imagine this wreck being a car again. Whatever the owner is paying you isn't enough.
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
Do you have any pics of the car from when your friend brought it home. I would love to see what someone could think was a good driver, and what it can really turn out to be. I'm wondering if the seller could be as innocent as the buyer. I am sure there is plenty of old Camaros out there that I would love to own, and would certainly drive, but was totally swiss cheese.
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
James, you must be giving this fella one hell of a good deal on your time, because I honestly just can't see how it's not cheaper to go with another tub. Given your location, I'm sure it's hard to find a good one... My dad's firebird is a rusty mess but not even 1/10 as bad as that one and I'm only saving the tub on it because it means a lot to me. It wouldn't be right to just piece together another car.
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
james..... i think you enjoy metalworkin a little too much hahaha.
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
I am a slacker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pics soon
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
Update brother???? just sayin
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
Ok, so here is a few pictures, I am truely having a hard time getting myself to work on this car. Just something that I don not want to do, but I am gonna try to get it done soon. I make more money on other jobs. but it is what it is so what is that saying from the south "Git R' Done!" On to a few pics. BTW I am not doing a great job on this car, all I am doing is making it street legal and safe, not a show car by any means.
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
A couple more, I will get a few more pics as I get more done, This car has taken way too long and I need your guys support to get it done. So let's roll up our sleeves and make some sparks fly!!
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
Looks good to me James. Not sure where to begin on one of these puppies? I have a feeling my 68 is going to have a lot of the same issues as this one. Hopefully not this bad. It has a pesky vinyl roof and I know its got some rust under there
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
As a 25 year experienced bodyman, last 7 in full time restorations, I hear ya not wanting to work on this...I wouldn't do this for my mom!(I don't think anyways) Hat's off to ya; holy jeez!
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
Your NUTS!
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
What's the hold up?
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
Lol, I do believe I am nuts also for doin it!
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
Well, I went out tonite for a bit and got a few more patches put into the the skeleton, I then set the skeleton on top of the floor in the rough position where it should be. Now I just need a few measurements to actually make sure it is in the right place then start assembling more on it. What a pita! Oh well I am a sucker for punishment.
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
I totally agree with ya on the spring deal! I hope it doesn't rain every day for 3 months! Once you get that floor in again you will feel a great deal a bit better about swiss cheese. But then don't look at the back of the shell.
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I do. I will ph you tonite, just getting a pic drawn up for ya. thanks
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
Here is a pic of where I need measurements, I hope this helps. thx
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
Is that the pic of the body shell you're sending me James?
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
James,
I took the measurements. Here is what I came up with. I am working on the pictures of exactly where I took them. |
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
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Re: Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro
James,
Please let me know if I can get you any more measurements. Not sure I helped you much with the floor dimension.?? |
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