Project "SWISS CHEESE" the 68 Camaro

[67ChevyRedneck]

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.

With all that said... I can't wait to see this baby come back together

[noonzor]

james..... i think you enjoy metalworkin a little too much hahaha.

[nuke1]

I am a slacker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pics soon

[mcbassin]

Update brother???? just sayin

[nuke1]

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.

[nuke1]

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!!

[mcbassin]

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

Please stay motivated and take lots of pics of this one. I know it sucks but you can do it. Git r done! Oh yeah, try to hang around this year

[PHAT TONY]

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!

[nuke1]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

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

Please stay motivated and take lots of pics of this one. I know it sucks but you can do it. Git r done! Oh yeah, try to hang around this year

Lol, I will get it done, just to do a cooler project after it! And I will hang out this year, I promise!

Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

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!

I know, been doing this fo 18 years and i look at this thing and shake my head. Thx btw, besides I have a 57' chev to do for my mom that she has had since she was 15. Can not wait!
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[YBNORML]

Your NUTS! Kudo's to you for doing it though.

[Dieselwrencher]

What's the hold up? I mean, you must be enjoying an above average nice winter too. That's why this thing isn't done yet, huh?

[nuke1]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

Your NUTS! Kudo's to you for doing it though.

Lol, I do believe I am nuts also for doin it!

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

What's the hold up? I mean, you must be enjoying an above average nice winter too. That's why this thing isn't done yet, huh?

Super nice winter! Scares me way too much because I wonder what spring will be like. And yes you are right totally
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[nuke1]

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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[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by nuke1

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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You still need some measurements? Let me know

[nuke1]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

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.

LOL, I know. hope to have it all together this weekend! we will see. jsut had to pull the trans in my silverado thou last nite! it went boom.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

You still need some measurements? Let me know

I do. I will ph you tonite, just getting a pic drawn up for ya. thanks

[Dieselwrencher]

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.

[nuke1]

Here is a pic of where I need measurements, I hope this helps. thx

[Dieselwrencher]

Is that the pic of the body shell you're sending me James?

[mcbassin]

James,
I took the measurements. Here is what I came up with. I am working on the pictures of exactly where I took them.

[mcbassin]

Pictures

[mcbassin]

More:

[mcbassin]

James,
Please let me know if I can get you any more measurements. Not sure I helped you much with the floor dimension.??

[nuke1]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Is that the pic of the body shell you're sending me James?

I totally would, but this was back burner! Lol, kinda hard too now. But we can try if u want, but. She may come painted.
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[nuke1]

Mike, you have helped me immensely! I appreciate it so much. That is more than I would have ever expected. Thank you so much! This is why I love this forum, everyone is so good. Thank you again. At least I can start on the shell this weekend now. Everything should work fine, otherwise I will ph you. Thanx
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[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by nuke1

Mike, you have helped me immensely! I appreciate it so much. That is more than I would have ever expected. Thank you so much! This is why I love this forum, everyone is so good. Thank you again. At least I can start on the shell this weekend now. Everything should work fine, otherwise I will ph you. Thanx
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No problem. Happy to help. I know you would do the same for me. Please feel free to call me direct if you have any more measurements you need. I really don't mind at all. Just an FYI I took all the measurment from the 67. It really doesn't look too bad from what I saw today. Its the first time I have had the trunk open, found a couple of tail lights and spoiler I didn't know were in there
I will be out there working on the rust bucket every evening except Thursday. BTW, I will need all the help I can get from you when I roll the 67 or 68 into the garage......