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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
That all looks real good.
I hope to be there soon but still need to get second coat of frame paint completed. Must be exciting to actually be building! |
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01-07-2017, 08:43 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
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It runs! All plumbed up, even the steering. Spun it a couple times to build up oil pressure, primed the fuel pump 5 or 6 times, hit the ignition and fired instantly! No leaks anywhere, no hiccups! On to permanent wiring and the body! |
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01-08-2017, 10:26 AM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
That's a nice point to be at.
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01-10-2017, 08:41 AM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
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Get rid of those destroyed ugly corners... |
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01-14-2017, 07:59 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
Before I weld the top of the bed sides shut, I decided to put some removable eyes for tie downs. I probably wont use them much so I made it so I can just leave them out....I put 2 in each corner, 8 total.
Also got the front panel and rear cross sill temporary bolted on, bedsides squared up. |
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01-15-2017, 10:44 AM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
Just went through your build thread.... nice work !!!!
I was very interested in your radiator core and bumper supports, that's where I'm at trying to get all the sheetmetal to line up. In the process of getting the bottom grill support to fit, I will have to notch front frame rail and lower bumper brackets to accomplish. Cutting the lower grill support would not be low enough on mine. Keep up the great build. JT from SC |
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01-15-2017, 11:18 AM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
Those eye bolts are a nice touch.
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01-15-2017, 03:26 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
Thanks guys!
I have both rears done, start on front then move to bed floor... |
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01-15-2017, 09:40 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
Looks real nice.
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01-16-2017, 10:22 AM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
Very cool!
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01-20-2017, 10:53 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
It's like lookin' at mine in a lot of those pictures. Same drive train and front suspension.
Rear is a little different  Nice project... lookin forward to seeing it finished... Subscribed! Ken 
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01-25-2017, 09:33 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
Thanks!
Front corners finished, one 77 inch patch complete! Trying to save as much old paint as possible...One more long patch and the bed is done! |
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01-26-2017, 09:22 AM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
Looks good.
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01-27-2017, 08:42 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
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Playing with paint, this card was white an hour before I took these pics! |
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02-01-2017, 04:58 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
Planning bed floor and starting on cab...
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02-01-2017, 05:28 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
That's one wild rotisserie.
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02-01-2017, 08:00 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
Crazy!
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02-01-2017, 08:47 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
Looks like a used wire/pipe spool, what a great idea !!!!
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02-01-2017, 09:26 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
I did! Fiber optic cable spool (free). Im going to put it on rollers tomorrow, so it spins in place...
I cut the top off, to 7 ft so I can get it out the garage door if needed. The top will bolt in place so it can spin 360 |
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02-04-2017, 01:19 AM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
LOL, look at the stuff in the background of the last pic. I'd say Dave0 has been around some.
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02-04-2017, 11:17 AM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
What did you use for your transmission cooler and lines? where did you mount?
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02-06-2017, 06:35 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
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I used a cooler off ebay with 6 an stubs already on it. I used 6 an russell braided lines and fittings. I will be mounted in the frame rail with a small fan on it. I will get pics as soon as I mount it. All cut up and headed to be blasted! |
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02-07-2017, 07:15 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
Blasted! I spent a lot of time getting under the dash, inside hinge posts and cowl...The only big suprise was the rt front floor (last pic). Not a huge deal though...
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02-07-2017, 07:55 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
Couple more
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02-10-2017, 09:26 PM
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Re: Putting Camaro front in 55 second gen
Taking a break from hard work! Made some wheels for the rotisserie... Finished off a bed corner and where the fuel filler was...
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