Chevrolaine's 72 Chevrolet [Archive]

Chevrolaine

02-25-2008, 12:34:31 AM

I'm stoked to have a musclecar again! Since selling my 70 Nova SS 350/300hp to build our house in 94 I vowed to buy another real car someday. Little did I know it would take about 15 years!
I did manage to buy a 92RS that I've always wanted also and have just finished restoring it.
Last August the time finally came to go car shopping again and the money was burning a hole in my pocket! I scoured the web and auto magazines and basically went nuts talking to way too many people in a weeks time.
I narrowed it down to a second gen or a 67-72 Nova as first gens are too far out of reach.
It ends up the first and only car I looked at was the one that followed my daughter and I home from Indy that day!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/katie032.jpg
After haggling with the "Import Auto Mart" owner about pricing and dealing with some of Indy's less desirable begging for money and scaring the crap out of my daughter we struck a deal, I threw one chain around the front crossmember and hightailed it out of there until we got further down the highway where I secured it more thoroughly for it's 300 mile trip home.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/Katie033.jpg
Once home it was time to give it a more thorough inspection and thank the lord that I didn't try to drive it home as the engine compartment was a jumbled mess of cross wiring and some truly scary things done by the dealers "chief mechanic".
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/My72007.jpg

Chevrolaine

02-25-2008, 12:49:33 AM

The plan all along was to buy a "driver" that looked decent enough so as not to be embarrassed while going to shows and cruises with friends. I do paint & bodywork part-time so that was the least of my worries on this car. Best I can figure is it was probably repainted in the past 5 years and it 's actually not bad from 30 feet. They did a quickie on the door jambs,etc. but the body cleaned up quite well and should get me by while I tend to the mechanicals first.

The first weekend I tackled the engine compartment. I basically removed anything I could down to the longblock and went to town with Simple Green and a few spray bombs. I sandblasted the hinges, the intake and assorted brackets, put a new water pump on along with belts, hoses, plugs,etc. I also bought a new Mallory distributer as I couldn't get a miss out of it. It don't take much people too turn the grungy into something respectable!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/My72003.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72camaro006.jpg

KylePBZ

02-25-2008, 12:53:50 AM

Looks like a nice car to start with! Amazing what a little work can do on a engine bay.

72BIGBLOCK

02-25-2008, 01:00:48 AM

man What A Difference It Looks Like You Replaced The Whome Motor..great Work Cant Wait To See The End Resulsts

Chevrolaine

02-25-2008, 01:09:03 AM

Once I had the car running good and the engine compartment squared away I turned my attention to the outside appearance of the car. Overall it wasn't that bad of a looking car, it just had some bald tires, loose bumpers and various lights that weren't functioning.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/Katie034.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/Katie037.jpg
First thing I did was dismount the tires and sandblasted the rally wheels. I then went and bought a set of 225/70-15 BFG's to go on all 4 corners. This gave it more of a stock look as it did have some 275/60's on the rear. In hindsight I should have gone with a bigger tire on the rear as they look real skinny from the rear but it rides real nice! I finished them off by installing flat center caps as I've never liked the bigger style.
I knew the car was just way too green looking and figured I needed to give it some contrast so I layed out the Hockey stripe on the computer and an hour later had em on the car. These were just temporary until spring when I plan on putting the original style silver stripes on it.
The hockey stripe never fails to get a comment as people either love it or hate it on a second gen but it certainly broke up all that green!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72camaro002.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72camaro005.jpg

Chevrolaine

02-25-2008, 01:21:05 AM

Plans for the spring include a new set of wheels/tires, the stripes, new window glass, fuel sending unit, sun visors, seat belts and lots of piddly stuff!

All in all, I'm happy with the purchase and accomplished my goal of finding a car I can drive immediately and not get bogged down by tearing into a full resto right off the bat. I just spent 2 years restoring my 92 and am quite burned out so I just want to drive this one as is for this summer, then next winter I'll start on the subframe and replace a couple pieces of metal that need attention before repainting it.

I'll post it all right here as I go along, thanks for tuning in!!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/lano025.jpg

Jim Stokkeland

02-25-2008, 07:16:53 AM

Good lookin car, love the rally wheels.

POS71RS

02-25-2008, 10:45:28 AM

You said you made out the stripes on a computer? Are they stickers?... How'dja duit?

BACKN73

02-25-2008, 11:20:27 AM

Nice ride.............it looks like you had a decent car to start with. It's amazing what some de-greaser and some paint will do to an engine bay! The stripe sets the car off IMO. Keep it up!!!

Chevrolaine

02-25-2008, 01:51:42 PM

You said you made out the stripes on a computer? Are they stickers?... How'dja duit?

Yup, they're vinyl. I just took a side shot of the car, put it up on the computer and did the stripe freehand to follow the contour of the car. Once I had the image how I wanted it I simply put in the measurements of the car and let the plotter do the rest!
I've had a sign shop for 11 years now so it wasn't really a big issue.:D

hucks 70

02-25-2008, 02:03:43 PM

nice ride .stripe looks good

BTTB71SS

02-25-2008, 02:07:37 PM

Nice car...

Wish mine were that good to start out with,,, Then I would at least be driving one :)

Chevrolaine

02-25-2008, 02:44:43 PM

Nice car...

Wish mine were that good to start out with,,, Then I would at least be driving one :)
Thanks and yeah, I was tired of starting with basket cases. Been there too many times! Took a bit longer than I anticipated to get it but at least I can drive it and fix it to my liking at the same time.:D

Chevrolaine

05-27-2008, 10:16:59 AM

Ok, so I was getting razzed alot about having the 69 hockey stripe on the car and did something about it! I only did that when I first bought it to break up the green a bit and it was fast and easy.

Over the weekend I added the stripes in silver which I over-thinned so they wouldn't be so glossy and just had a nice sheen to it.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72misc014.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72misc015.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72misc016.jpg

After that, I put on a set of Big n Littles I had sitting around and also a set of Lakewood Traction bars. WOW! Brings me right back to cruisin in the late 70's/early 80's!!

I love the way it looks but it rides a whole lot worse and wanders something fierce with those skinnies up front.:eek:
I'll keep em on and have fun for awhile until I get the set of 17's that I want though.

Amazing how a car can change attitudes over a weekend!!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72misc024.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72misc026.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72misc025.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72misc028.jpg

protour73

05-27-2008, 10:21:28 AM

awesome ride!!!!................nice to another FULL bumper car in the mix!!!

where the hell is Winnebago, IL..........how far from Chicago??

Chevrolaine

05-27-2008, 11:17:40 AM

About a stones throw West of Rockford. If you ever take Rte 20 to Galena, you'll go right by me.

woody80z28

05-27-2008, 01:42:49 PM

Sweet project! She needs those traction bars painted flat black though... haha

Chevrolaine

05-27-2008, 08:06:15 PM

Sweet project! She needs those traction bars painted flat black though... haha
Nah, those give it just the Old School look I was going for!:cool:

Brian

05-28-2008, 01:06:10 AM

Ls1smlblck

05-28-2008, 01:29:59 AM

Looks great, like the new stripes!

Keizer

05-28-2008, 01:45:52 AM

The car looks great. Nice job on the stripes too!

Chevrolaine

05-28-2008, 02:15:01 AM

Wow! Love the car. Do you have some kind of parts depot in that garage to just “throw” on some stuff you have laying around. I like how you just decide to put on some stripes or whatever like it’s no big deal LOL. Nice car.

Thanks for the compliments guys!

No Brian, I don't have a "parts depot" but I do have a collection of stuff I've accumulated over the past 25 years. I'm a pack rat and happen to have a lot of storage space which makes it even worse!

As far as the stripes go, as with any paint project, planning and preparation took 3 times as long as the actual spraying. I took the measurements right out of the assembly manual and just started measuring and taping.
I don't mean for it to come across as "easy" as it sounds it's just I've been doing signs, graphics and painting for 15+ years now so I tend to skip a lot of the details as its almost second nature when doing it.

Before I did the stripes I also repainted the entire spoiler and a 1/4 of the roof as they both had "issues". This car is a 20 footer at best and I'm just making it look the best I can until I give it the full resto treatment in the not so distant future.

woody80z28

05-28-2008, 10:16:02 AM

Nah, those give it just the Old School look I was going for!:cool:
Well Brett Favre I'm sure would love the yellow & green. Guess I'm too new school! haha

I really like the bigs & littles. Are those Welds or the Summit 5-spokes? Sizes?

Chevrolaine

05-28-2008, 10:38:08 AM

Well Brett Favre I'm sure would love the yellow & green. Guess I'm too new school! haha

I really like the bigs & littles. Are those Welds or the Summit 5-spokes? Sizes?

That was my daughters first comment also, she hates the Packers, my son however is a Packer fan.:(

The wheels are Centerline Telstars, 15 x 8 & 15 x 4.

Chevrolaine

03-23-2009, 02:06:42 PM

Note to mod - Can you change the name of this thread to Chevrolaine's 72 Chevrolet??

Alright boys and girls, time for another update.
I've done nothing but drive and enjoy the $hit out of this car since last summer but I was always leary of driving it too far as it looked like the suspension had NEVER been touched.

It's time to fix that. I'm not sure where this is gonna lead too but I'm hoping to just pull the subframe, rebuild it, paint the firewall and generally spruce it all up like new again.

But then you never know what your getting into once you start tearing these things apart!

As it sits in my barn.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72002.jpg
Thought I'd just make it simple and just remove the whole clip at once, never done that before!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72008.jpg
I was quite happy to see there wasn't much rust repair on the fenders or lower firewall! Sweet, I like easy fixes!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72010.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72009.jpg
Gotta head outside right now and wrench some more.
I'll be back!

olstyle

03-23-2009, 02:11:02 PM

Looks good. Can't wait to see some more progress.

BusDriver

03-23-2009, 04:02:42 PM

That's a darn nice car, shouldn't take a ton to get it polished up and back on the road. Mostly a good cleaning and some fresh paint under there.

Keep the pics coming.

Blu-By-U 79Z

03-23-2009, 05:38:45 PM

Hey CYARS92,
lol just messing with ya! (19camaro85 from TGO) beautiful work on that car. The motor looks awesome. Also the stripes were perfect on that car. BTW your RS is awesome to. I love the way you made that car look. Keep those cars looking awesome.

1979rallysport

03-23-2009, 06:35:48 PM

Chevrolaine

03-23-2009, 08:16:48 PM

Life is Better Spent in the Garage
72 Camaro - 406, 4 speed, 4:11 = fun! FOR SALE!!
92 Camaro RS - Restored Auto-X wanna-be
97 Chevy Silverado now the kid drives too!
00 Grand Cherokee - daily driver
92 GMC Sonoma - Plows the Snow
06 Liberty - she gets one to drive!

why does it say 72 camaro for sale???

LOL, Totally forgot I had that on there. I had it up for sale last fall but have since found a way to hang on to it. I'll fix! Thanks

Chevrolaine

03-23-2009, 08:39:56 PM

Ok, just got in after a bit more wrenchig.
Out comes the 400/Saginaw 4-speed. The 4-speed was a major factor in doing this in the first place as reverse was all but out of it, so I needed to replace the trans with something. Not sure if I'll go with another 4-speed or a Turbo 350 yet.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72013.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72014.jpg

There, that was easy!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72015.jpg

This is where I got a little separation anxiety! That would be me in the red.;)
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72020.jpg
It appears the worse spot on the frame is the 2 front body mount locations.
Does anyone know if they make replacement plates for these like they do the first gens??
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72012.jpg

I'm hearing voices...

Chevrolaine

03-23-2009, 08:44:46 PM

A little sidetrack here I found interesting. We were multitasking today as we also pulled out my brothers 68 Super Gas Camaro to try and get it running again. Been sitting in the corner for a couple years!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/Friends%20Cars/72017.jpg
You ever realize just HOW MUCH fuel those pumps send to the carb!!!!???
Holy Crap!!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/Friends%20Cars/72018.jpg
Back on task tomorrow!!

1979rallysport

03-23-2009, 08:55:24 PM

no problem

1979rallysport

03-23-2009, 09:00:15 PM

if you ever have time you should check out my current build (my first car at 14)

Chevrolaine

03-25-2009, 11:43:33 PM

Control arms coming off.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72021.jpg

This will be off to the blaster's tomorrow.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72023.jpg

Time to start prepping the firewall for a new color!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72022.jpg

The dark side is calling...

maverick

03-26-2009, 05:06:27 PM

masparks

03-26-2009, 06:21:29 PM

Laine, Man your going to town!!! I bet it's going to look as sweet as the 92 dose. Take your time and have as much fun as you can!! Sure glad we talked our selfs out of trading.Yet at the same time,i kick myself lol!!!

Got some much needed stuff for ours this past winter.Hope it warms up so we can work on it!!

Great looking car and i know it's going to be great when done!!!

DIDN'T MEAN TO KILL YOUR THREAD!!! LOL!!!!!

woody80z28

03-27-2009, 09:57:00 AM

Keep the 4-speed! Or grab a couple more gears even... haha

olstyle

03-27-2009, 10:02:13 AM

Someones been busy, keep at it. :)

Chevrolaine

03-27-2009, 10:27:31 AM

Keep the 4-speed! Or grab a couple more gears even... haha
That would be ideal, but the price of a Muncie these days is out of hand for something your hoping is good! Eventually it will have a 4 or 5 speed though.

Someones been busy, keep at it.
Yup, gotta love vacations! The bathroom can wait.;)

DIDN'T MEAN TO KILL YOUR THREAD!!! LOL!!!!!
No worries, we can't all be as popular as olstyle!!:)

Venom73

03-27-2009, 12:31:16 PM

Cool Camaros man. Looks like a nice big work area as well

Chevrolaine

04-20-2009, 10:14:14 AM

The original idea was to rebuild the subframe, put it and the motor back in and drive it again - OH how things go astray!!:crazy:

Pretty safe to say this car won't be green when it goes back together!

Since I was going to paint the firewall and fenderwells the same color and to do it right I blew apart the front clip.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72047.jpg

The fenderwells and radiator support will be off to the blasters later today where they'll come back nice and clean like the subframe and control arms did! Love clean parts!!:happy:

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72038.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/72039.jpg

Once those come back, I'll prime em and set aside while I get this subframe together again.

olstyle

04-20-2009, 06:21:24 PM

Lookin good Laine!

Chevrolaine

04-21-2009, 08:59:39 AM

Lookin good Laine!

Thanks Guy, At least someone is watching!:happy:

$ Mike 70 Z-28

04-21-2009, 09:13:31 AM

Nice!!!!!!!!! Sweet!!!!!

70ish camaro

04-21-2009, 11:42:09 AM

what you doing with the sandblasted parts? por 15? powdercoat? rattle can? at any rate your doing it right. great job!

Chevrolaine

04-21-2009, 11:11:24 PM

what you doing with the sandblasted parts? por 15? powdercoat? rattle can? at any rate your doing it right. great job!

Thanks, The subframe and control arms will be sprayed with Farm & Fleet Industrial Primer and semi-gloss black. It's tough and the right sheen I'm looking for.

The fender wells and radiator support will be painted body color along with the firewall in a Dupont Base/Clear.

masparks

04-22-2009, 03:52:15 PM

Looking good man. I'd like to have the money to get the 4speed stuff!! I'd keep it,instead of the th350. If anything go overdrive.

Be safe!

olstyle

07-03-2009, 07:15:32 PM

Thanks, The subframe and control arms will be sprayed with Farm & Fleet Industrial Primer and semi-gloss black. It's tough and the right sheen I'm looking for.

The fender wells and radiator support will be painted body color along with the firewall in a Dupont Base/Clear.
Whatzzzzzzzzzzzz up Laine? No updates in awhile.

BTTB71SS

07-03-2009, 07:26:01 PM

I think he is slackin' a little ;)

Where are the update's ... We want updates ...We want updates....;)

scrapmetal

07-03-2009, 10:51:08 PM

times two

Chevrolaine

07-04-2009, 12:13:24 AM

LOL I'm the ultimate slacker! I'll try to put up more pics on Sunday night.

Been too busy lately finishing up the little stuff on the 92.
Went to change the fuel filter on it today and it's ballooned into a fuel pump, sending unit, etc.:mad:

Thanks for the interest though guys, didn't think anyone really noticed me around here.:happy:

Chevrolaine

09-13-2009, 07:49:34 PM

Wow, I actually did something!
I never really liked the gap in the header panel when it really doesn't need to be there so we welded that puppy up.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc848.jpg

Filled her in
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc928.jpg

and walah! Much better IMO!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc934.jpg
Blasted and primed the backside also.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc933.jpg

Another little project I was working on is the firewall lip. I didn't like how it just stuck straight up and was somewhat uneven. So I removed all the caulk, hammered it over and welded it shut basically.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc847.jpg

Then put a sea of mud on it.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc931.jpg

Sanded that down, and it's looking a whole lot better!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc935.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc936.jpg

olstyle

09-13-2009, 08:01:38 PM

WTG Laine.......................Progress :)

I think it looks much better without that seam. Cowl looks great too.

Chevrolaine

09-13-2009, 08:03:17 PM

I also filled in the holes for the header emblem. I don't really like waxing around things! LOL
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc942.jpg

Got the first coat of primer on the fenders and lower panel also.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc938.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc937.jpg

And also the inner fenderwells.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc932.jpg

And a whole bunch of misc. pieces.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc941.jpg

And finally got the new body mount holes all fixed also! See I told ya I was busy!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc939.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc940.jpg

And just for $hits and giggles, we got the first color on my nephews bug.
The rest is gonna be Sublime Green. Should be killer!!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/Craigs%20Stuff/misc926.jpg

Chevrolaine

09-13-2009, 08:05:52 PM

WTG Laine.......................Progress :)

I think it looks much better without that seam. Cowl looks great too.

Thanks Guy, Musta been the way they made those back then it couldn't be done in one piece is all I could figure. It's always irritated me.:whine:

olstyle

09-13-2009, 08:21:10 PM

Wow, you have been busy, keep at it ;)

Chevrolaine

09-16-2009, 10:20:32 PM

Bump, because I'm trying to catch up with Guy! :whine: :o

volsfan

09-16-2009, 11:20:28 PM

Great progress! When you fixed the subframe mounts did you cut out the old and weld in the new pieces or just place the new pieces over the old and weld? Welds look great BTW :happy:

brooksman9

09-16-2009, 11:44:10 PM

Bump, because I'm trying to catch up with Guy! :whine: :o
Looks like you are (trying to help you out) making great progress.

Chevrolaine

10-28-2009, 11:56:02 AM

Great progress! When you fixed the subframe mounts did you cut out the old and weld in the new pieces or just place the new pieces over the old and weld? Welds look great BTW :happy:

We just placed em over the old. Probably not the right way but I don't think an 1/8 inch will make any difference.

Chevrolaine

10-28-2009, 12:04:01 PM

Baby Steps! LOL
Geetin to the point where I need the front spindles again so I started cleaning them up.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc947.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc946.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc948.jpg

God I love sandblasters! Literally 20 minutes later and they're better.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc949.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc952.jpg

Primed and ready for paint.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc956.jpg
And all better.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc946-1.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc945-1.jpg

Chevrolaine

10-28-2009, 12:07:25 PM

Pretty much takes care of what I need to start reassembling the front stub.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc948-1.jpg
Cant wait to get this part of the build done and get it rolling again.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc947-1.jpg

brooksman9

10-28-2009, 01:20:25 PM

Lookin' good.

olstyle

10-28-2009, 06:16:10 PM

Lookin great Laine, nice progress :bowtie: Man I love all the room you have to work in the garage/barn!

Chevrolaine

10-28-2009, 08:09:56 PM

Lookin' good.

Thanks!

Chevrolaine

10-28-2009, 08:12:46 PM

Lookin great Laine, nice progress :bowtie: Man I love all the room you have to work in the garage/barn!

Thanks Guy. The space is nice but it fills up fast. I can fit 8 cars in there for staorge, 4 comfortably to work on, but right now my brother has 4 projects in it and I don't have room to move!:mad:
I think I need to give him the use of the small barn (5 car) so I can have my space back. LOL

1971BB427

10-28-2009, 09:35:22 PM

Your car looks great, and headed for even better! Fun thread to read!

Chevrolaine

10-28-2009, 10:04:57 PM

Your car looks great, and headed for even better! Fun thread to read!
Thanks, it better end up better! LOL

BTTB71SS

10-29-2009, 03:00:20 PM

Lanie you have made some great progress...

Keep it up ;)

masparks

10-29-2009, 04:32:38 PM

Keep it up man!! looks great

Chevrolaine

10-29-2009, 08:08:17 PM

Laine you have made some great progress...
Keep it up ;)

Thanks, a little bit at a time.......

Keep it up man!! looks great
Thanks Mark, and you? You send that thing to the shop yet?

masparks

10-29-2009, 10:05:03 PM

Not yet. Haven't recived that part yet? Still waiting

Chevrolaine

03-27-2010, 03:23:57 PM

Holy Crap! I found the Camaro in the barn again! Woot!
Monday progress pics coming!:happy:

olstyle

03-27-2010, 03:28:12 PM

Cool! Was wondering what's goin on by you.

masparks

03-27-2010, 04:05:53 PM

Lets get with it now!! chop chop! lol!

green 1977

03-27-2010, 05:14:22 PM

LOL ...... I think you kicked the can Mark:p

Chevrolaine

05-22-2010, 09:55:26 PM

lol Another 2 months, a little bit more progress.
Started sanding and realized this ol thing has 14 coats of paint on it!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC00186.jpg

So I ended up scraping off 5 of those coats with a razor blade...saved a lot of sanding discs and had the whole thing done in a few hours. It literally peeled off.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC00167.jpg

I then sandblasted the door and trunk jambs. Found a few small holes in the front of the door jambs but nothing serious.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC00209.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC00210.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC00211.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC00212.jpg

krabben1

05-22-2010, 09:59:43 PM

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/DSC00212.jpg
THAT is way too much space to work in,lol.Looks like a nice spot and car.

Chevrolaine

05-22-2010, 10:02:57 PM

My son graduates tomorrow so I needed to get the barn clean and empty for the party next weekend and had to get the camaro from this barn to an adjoining one but was sorta perplexed as to how to move it without the front suspension on it.

Leave it to my Ironworker brother in law to come up with an idea...LOL
Whatever works man, whatever works!

Take one 20' long 3" angle iron, slide it along the tunnel and up over the rearend and walah....make leverage work for ya!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC00216.jpg

It was really too simple and was maneuverable by one person.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC00219.jpg

What'll we think of next?! lol

olstyle

05-22-2010, 10:05:40 PM

lol Another 2 months, a little bit more progress.
Started sanding and realized this ol thing has 14 coats of paint on it!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/DSC00186.jpg

So I ended up scraping off 5 of those coats with a razor blade...saved a lot of sanding discs and had the whole thing done in a few hours. It literally peeled off.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/DSC00166.jpg

I then sandblasted the door and trunk jambs. Found a few small holes in the front of the door jambs but nothing serious.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/DSC00209.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/DSC00210.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/DSC00211.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/DSC00212.jpg
Glad to see your back on the camaro and I love floor space :cool:

olstyle

05-22-2010, 10:07:40 PM

My son graduates tomorrow so I needed to get the barn clean and empty for the party next weekend and had to get the camaro from this barn to an adjoining one but was sorta perplexed as to how to move it without the front suspension on it.

Leave it to my Ironworker brother in law to come up with an idea...LOL
Whatever works man, whatever works!

Take one 20' long 3" angle iron, slide it along the tunnel and up over the rearend and walah....make leverage work for ya!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/DSC00216.jpg

It was really too simple and was maneuverable by one person.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/DSC00219.jpg

What'll we think of next?! lol
Very cool!!! I'll have to remember that.

brooksman9

05-22-2010, 10:13:21 PM

Thats a lot of paint.

A73

05-22-2010, 10:19:37 PM

nice car or WAS! Do you know what color green that was?
What color you plan on painting it?

Chevrolaine

05-22-2010, 10:33:08 PM

nice car or WAS! Do you know what color green that was?
What color you plan on painting it?
Sequoia Green, code 48 I believe.
I've decided on a color.........47 times! lol:confused:

protour73

05-22-2010, 10:52:25 PM

Sequoia Green, code 48 I believe.
I've decided on a color.........47 times! lol:confused:for a 1972 Camaro 48 would be Sequoia Green.

you're still working on this thing? sheeesh:cool:

green 1977

05-22-2010, 10:59:21 PM

That's what we like to see Laine.... Progress in a progress thread... Lol

Chevrolaine

05-22-2010, 11:22:01 PM

for a 1972 Camaro 48 would be Sequoia Green.

you're still working on this thing? sheeesh:cool:

Yup, takin my time. I don't like fires! ;) :crazy:

masparks

05-23-2010, 12:59:13 AM

Nice job cleaning up the shop! Keep plugging away at her Laine it will be worth it!!

Done Yet?

05-23-2010, 07:44:58 AM

Nice looking project you have there. You might want to take a look inside the cowl area where your rust holes are on the door hinge pillar. mine looked similar to yours on outside but was loaded with rust on the inside. It was rusting from the inside out. Heres a few pics of what i found, hope this helps.

http://media.use.com/images/s_2/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a_1.jpg (http://www.use.com/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a?p=1)
http://media.use.com/images/s_2/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a_2.jpg (http://www.use.com/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a?p=2)
http://media.use.com/images/s_2/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a_3.jpg (http://www.use.com/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a?p=3)
http://media.use.com/images/s_2/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a_4.jpg (http://www.use.com/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a?p=4)
http://media.use.com/images/s_2/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a_5.jpg (http://www.use.com/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a?p=5)
http://media.use.com/images/s_2/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a_6.jpg (http://www.use.com/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a?p=6)
http://media.use.com/images/s_2/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a_7.jpg (http://www.use.com/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a?p=7)
http://media.use.com/images/s_2/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a_8.jpg (http://www.use.com/181f37f5b0a07d1b3d4a?p=8)

juanz79z

05-23-2010, 07:54:52 AM

Sweett, Simply Sweet!

protour73

05-23-2010, 08:41:44 AM

Yup, takin my time. I don't like fires! ;) :crazy:someone should light a fire under your azz, so you get this car done!!! lol ;) :crazy:

Chevrolaine

05-23-2010, 08:48:16 AM

Chevrolaine

05-23-2010, 08:49:51 AM

someone should light a fire under your azz, so you get this car done!!! lol ;) :crazy:

lol You're absolutely correct! It actually kinda pisses me off that I've been slackin on it so much.

green 1977

05-23-2010, 08:50:56 AM

someone should light a fire under your azz, so you get this car done!!! lol ;) :crazy:
Lol Scotty...... The poobah rattling a doofi

Chevrolaine

05-23-2010, 09:09:04 AM

Lol Scotty...... The poobah rattling a doofi

He hurt my feelings!!:whine:

My son graduates today so it's been pretty crazy spring around here gettin the house and grounds ready for his party next weekend.

Things should progress rather quickly starting next month, but we'll see, something always pops up. Ya'll know how that goes...:mad:

protour73

05-23-2010, 09:14:05 AM

He hurt my feelings!!:whine:

My son graduates today so it's been pretty crazy spring around here gettin the house and grounds ready for his party next weekend.

Things should progress rather quickly starting next month, but we'll see, something always pops up. Ya'll know how that goes...:mad:
awwwwww, you poor thing, quit whining........... GET TO WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Laine-o, that is some humungous space you have in those barns!!! lucky to have that, makes working on a big project so much easier!!! Take your time, one assembly, then the next......I'm just bustin' yer stonez (if you have any) oops, did it again.....sorry!!! LMAO

Keizer

05-23-2010, 01:03:51 PM

Geez, I thought you sold this car, or were thinking about it. Shows how much attention I have been showing. :screwup:

Looks good! I wouldn't take Scotts crap though. :p

Chevrolaine

05-23-2010, 01:37:12 PM

awwwwww, you poor thing, quit whining........... GET TO WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Laine-o, that is some humungous space you have in those barns!!! lucky to have that, makes working on a big project so much easier!!! Take your time, one assembly, then the next......I'm just bustin' yer stonez (if you have any) oops, did it again.....sorry!!! LMAO
Did you just say I have humungous stonez?:p
Thank you..Thank you very much!

Chevrolaine

05-23-2010, 01:41:04 PM

Geez, I thought you sold this car, or were thinking about it. Shows how much attention I have been showing. :screwup:

Looks good! I wouldn't take Scotts crap though. :p

LOL Thought about sellin it once.

Crap? I'd expect nothing less from the Grand Poopah!:rolleyes:

protour73

05-23-2010, 04:34:09 PM

Did you just say I have humungous stonez?:p
Thank you..Thank you very much!

http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/84/54/51845484/photos/Stinkies-2/gaydar2.gif

green 1977

05-23-2010, 05:28:57 PM

Rotflmao....... What do you call this Scotty..... tough love????:p :p

protour73

05-23-2010, 05:40:41 PM

Rotflmao....... What do you call this Scotty..... tough love????:p :pHarry....you too? LMAO:eek: :eek:

Keizer

05-23-2010, 05:44:26 PM

Should I excuse myself? :o

green 1977

05-23-2010, 05:53:27 PM

Harry....you too? LMAO:eek: :eek:So you are including your self in this:p

76_TypeLT

05-23-2010, 10:11:56 PM

Is this a project progress thread or some old man gay orgy? :D

wookie

05-23-2010, 11:03:02 PM

Is this a project progress thread or some old man gay orgy? :D

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x277/crashonmyhead/Goofy%20Stuff/nastyyearinreview.jpg

Chevrolaine

05-23-2010, 11:38:14 PM

ROFLMAO I really need to do some work on this thing so we have something to talk about besides ourselves!:screwup:

LtRsZ

05-23-2010, 11:45:24 PM

Interesting

green 1977

05-24-2010, 07:20:31 AM

lol'z Mark.... nice collection;) :p

Laine I hope the graduation went well..... college or high school??

Chevrolaine

05-24-2010, 09:19:59 AM

lol'z Mark.... nice collection;) :p

Laine I hope the graduation went well..... college or high school??

High School Harry and it was a great day! Thanks!:happy:

Chevrolaine

08-17-2010, 02:41:55 PM

Back from the dead!
So before putting it on the rotisserie, I wanted to replace the taillight panel. It looked decent but I didn't like the way the bottom lip looked.
Boy am I glad I decided to replace it, found a big friggin mess!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc981.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc983.jpg

A full 1/4" of bondo about 6" x 24" !:eek:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc984.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc986.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc987.jpg

Chevrolaine

08-17-2010, 02:46:15 PM

Really pisses me off that they make an inner tail panel for 67-69 and 74 up but not 70-73. WTF!:mad:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc988.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc989.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc992-1.jpg

On the bright side, I discovered the passenger side qtr is quite nice!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc978.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc979.jpg

Pretty sure I won't be so lucky on the drivers side.:whine:

Chevrolaine

08-17-2010, 02:52:16 PM

Got the fenders all sanded down also. Incredible how much bondo they can fit between layers of paint!
Below this bondo are another 6 coats of paint!:screwup:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc972.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc970.jpg

The passenger side isn't too bad.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc968.jpg

The drivers side has alot of ripples on the top of the fender, (no doubt where all the hot chicks posed for pics over the years, lol)
I don't want to use repop ones so I'll be putting some mud in that one.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc975.jpg

Chevrolaine

08-17-2010, 02:56:55 PM

The bottom of both need to be patched.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc969.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc974.jpg

I was glad when I got to the hood as they had just put it on and it only had 2 layers of paint! Nice.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc957.jpg

Underside has never been painted.:happy:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc959.jpg

Glad I have the space to spread these things out a bit!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc960.jpg

earlysecond

08-17-2010, 03:40:36 PM

Laine,

Can I use some of that space. . .I have crap everywhere as I take my car apart, again!

masparks

08-17-2010, 06:03:04 PM

Well at least ya been bussy!

5spd540

08-17-2010, 06:08:44 PM

Well we know you have no spare time anymore

Chevrolaine

08-17-2010, 07:27:30 PM

Laine,

Can I use some of that space. . .I have crap everywhere as I take my car apart, again!

If you want to do the commute, I'll give ya the middle stall!

green 1977

08-17-2010, 08:05:23 PM

Welcome back Laine!!!
You are making great progress!!!!

Chevrolaine

08-17-2010, 09:22:16 PM

Welcome back Laine!!!
You are making great progress!!!!
Thanks Harry, I ain't going another summer without driving this thing!
Hmm, i think i said that about a year ago also.

Chevrolaine

08-19-2010, 03:08:30 PM

Figured I better take the tank out before I do much more grinding. I'd sure hate to lose my barn....or life! lol
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc993.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc994.jpg

Also got the roof sanded down today. Woohoo! It was the last area to be sanded, whole car is in virgin metal now.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc997.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc999.jpg

Kind of an odd spot to see dimples and stuff. WTF
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc1000.jpg

Keizer

08-19-2010, 07:32:13 PM

Kind of an odd spot to see dimples and stuff. WTF
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc1000.jpg

Looks like what you would see had the car come with a vinyl top.

LtRsZ

08-20-2010, 01:20:27 AM

Maybe someone had a pet monkey that liked to swing things over it's head. It's about the right height.

earlysecond

08-20-2010, 09:26:03 AM

Laine,

I'd bet there is an interesting story behind that dent!

AEGIS43

10-15-2010, 12:05:48 PM

How's it coming now, Laine? Just discovered your thread here. Awesome documentation.

Chevrolaine

02-16-2011, 09:23:25 AM

How's it coming now, Laine? Just discovered your thread here. Awesome documentation.
Thanks, if your still around! lol
Been a while but I'm back on it after finishing an addition we put on the back of the house.
Started hacking off the drivers qtr.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSCN0555-1.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSCN0554-1.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSCN0560.jpg

Test fitting the new inner.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSCN0572.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSCN0573.jpg

Didn't really run into any issues with it so now it's permanent.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSCN0575.jpg

Chevrolaine

02-16-2011, 09:28:53 AM

Fitting the new quarter.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSCN0567.jpg

Not really happy with how the top fits. We may end up welding a piece in here as I don't want that much filler in it.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSCN0566.jpg

Other than that it actually fit pretty good!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSCN0565.jpg

Chevrolaine

02-16-2011, 09:31:37 AM

Have Friday off and were gonna tackle the new AMD rear inner cross rail and tail panel. Hope to pretty much finish up all the metal work on the car by the 1st (my birthday)! :happy: That would be a great present!

AEGIS43

02-16-2011, 10:06:58 AM

I'm here! Very cool. Looks like a lot of work, but coming along rather nicely.

I pretty recently learned about AMD from watching the muscle car shows on Saturdays. I caught your bit about the filler panel and stuff, but is that quarter from AMD? I'm kinda surprised about the fit (or lack of it) at the top if it is an AMD part. They brag about their quality so much on TV.

Do they claim that the sheetmetal is made in the USA? Forgive me if that's a ridiculous question.

Congrats on the addition, BTW. You're a busy man. :p

Chevrolaine

02-16-2011, 10:24:07 AM

Thanks, No the quarter is a Goodmark. Bought it before I knew about AMD.:(

green 1977

02-16-2011, 02:49:17 PM

Nice job, Laine.... You gonna drive it up for Iola:p

krabben1

02-16-2011, 03:11:22 PM

Looks pretty nice.

bigjak

02-16-2011, 07:02:39 PM

I am working on an 80 Camaro and it has them dimples in the exact same place. Wonder whats up with them.

motown 454

02-16-2011, 08:39:32 PM

Hi Laine just read the whole thread. Nice build. Amazing how they go from a small update to major projects in a hurry. Its looking good, nice work.

Chevrolaine

02-16-2011, 09:32:17 PM

Nice job, Laine.... You gonna drive it up for Iola:p
Gimme a date, Sure as hell try! Thanks Harry.

Chevrolaine

02-16-2011, 09:34:30 PM

Hi Laine just read the whole thread. Nice build. Amazing how they go from a small update to major projects in a hurry. Its looking good, nice work.
Thanks. LOL You musta been bored! Yup, sure wish I woulda looked longer for a car. Should have went out West, oh well.

olstyle

02-17-2011, 06:14:57 AM

Looking good Laine, glad your back at it :bowtie:

green 1977

02-17-2011, 07:55:56 AM

Gimme a date, Sure as hell try! Thanks Harry.

Iola '11 - July 7th - 10th, 2011 .... Rick WI is even gonna have a party at "the cabin' On Saturday;)

masparks

02-17-2011, 11:44:59 AM

Keep after it buddy!!

Chevrolaine

02-27-2011, 06:11:18 PM

Started work on the new AMD rear filler panel this weekend.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08335.jpg

There are four of these attachment points where the factory welds were removed to get the old panel off. Luckily, only one of the tabs on one of them was rusted off also. You definitely want to save these intact as much as possible so you have something to weld the new panel to.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08338.jpg

Only thing wrong I noticed on the new panel was the cut out for the fuel tank studs was off about 2". Not sure of the reason for this??
We just cut some new ones that lined up with them.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSCN0679.jpg

One other thing we weren't expecting is the extra little filler piece that you need to fill the space between the quarter and the filler panel. This piece pretty much assures any debris getting between the two rear panels.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08341-1.jpg

Chevrolaine

02-27-2011, 06:19:37 PM

Here's the left side piece we cut to fit in there.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSCN0690.jpg

lol Can never have enough clamps!!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSCN0678.jpg

Crappy pic and brother already primed it but new panel is on and fit perfect.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSCN0682.jpg

Also had to put a new trunk dropoff on the driver side. Boy this is NOT fun when the quarter is still on the car! Not replacing this quarter as it's fine except for a little dent in the very rear corner that we pound out once we had access to it.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08342.jpg

Not fun but you can get a little cutoff wheel in there to get all the old off.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08343.jpg

Chevrolaine

02-27-2011, 06:50:44 PM

Love it when a plan comes together! :happy:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSCN0694.jpg

Rick WI

02-27-2011, 07:30:56 PM

Now that is bringing something back from the dead, the right way. Nice job on the restoration.

73Camaro383

02-27-2011, 07:37:46 PM

What a pile of crap!!! J/K Laine lol. Looking good bro!

Chevrolaine

02-27-2011, 11:56:04 PM

Now that is bringing something back from the dead, the right way. Nice job on the restoration.
lol Thanks Rick, Hopefully you'll see it in person this summer!:cool:
Priority job one is finishing this thing by June! Tired of working on the house.

What a pile of crap!!! J/K Laine lol. Looking good bro!
Stop sounding like the wife! Thanks!

green 1977

02-28-2011, 05:50:00 AM

I gotta agree with Rick, you're doing it right, Laine
Ain't removing that tail pan a PITA:p

hucks 70

03-01-2011, 02:09:24 PM

lookin good man,nice work

Rick WI

03-01-2011, 02:22:11 PM

We beer drinkers in the North will expect to see you.

earlysecond

03-01-2011, 10:03:44 PM

Chevrolaine

03-02-2011, 09:22:26 AM

Laine,
Very ambitious of you to install a drop off with the quarter still in place. I had enough trouble with the quarter off and full access! Good for you. New metal feels good, at least for me. I replaced it so I know what is there!

Keep at it.

Thanks Brent, a few skinned knuckles and it took the better part of a day but there was no option B. And yes, it felt good when I was done! :happy:

lookin good man,nice work
Thanks, I try!

Chevrolaine

03-03-2011, 02:33:58 PM

I welded the seam in the front upper valance so I figured I'd do the same in the back. Gotten more done in the past 3 weeks than I did since October! :happy:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc1474.jpg

These holes didn't quite line up so we had to drill them out for the bumper.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc1477.jpg

Time out for a Bailey attack!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc1472.jpg

Coming along!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc1475.jpg

One thing I noticed on a lot of cars that replaced the rear panel is the gap between the trunk and panel has a dip in it on the right side.
Sure enough, this one does also.:( Gotta fix that!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/misc1476.jpg

Started on the gap of the door also. Had to trim about an 1/4" off the back edge then we'll add a bead of weld and grind it till it's right.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSCN0670.jpg

1981zapper

03-03-2011, 03:56:38 PM

Looking Good!:bowtie: , Keep It Up:bowtie:

Rich Schmidt

03-03-2011, 09:15:27 PM

Chevrolaine

03-03-2011, 09:49:02 PM

It looks great. You must have bought one of the skazillions of rust free Camaros that are all over the place for next to nothing right??? Its amazing what a shiny paint job(or even a not so shiny one) can hide. I bet you paid good money for that car. You should have bought one of those rust free $2000 cars that are supposedly available everywhere:)
I am going to start marketing my own brand of plastic body filler called "Camaro in a can".

LOL No kidding! Paid 8000 for it! :eek: Scary thing is there were worse ones out there in the Midwest in worse condition for more money!
I shoulda went out West and bought one of those rust free ones for a grand and been done with it. lol:confused:

crystalbluevib

03-03-2011, 09:57:11 PM

Your right about that gap between the trunk and panel on the right side. Geez and i thought mine wass messed-up or something. I didnt know it was common flaw. Anyways i fixed mine also with a piece of sheet metal i cut out from some spare door, to bridge the gap.

Chevrolaine

03-11-2011, 09:48:12 AM

Well, after a long winter I finally got to bring the car back home from my brothers house where he did all the metal work. He spies on this thread so I gotta send out a BIG THANKS to him for coming out of his mancave and gettin it this far. I have absolutely no welding skills and he hates paint and bodywork so together we get some great things done. lol

Heading home.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08776.jpg

Backin her into the barn again...
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08778.jpg

Here's where it gets a bit weird and the true redneck in us comes out. we have a perfectly good electric rotiserrie but that's being saved for the 69 so we resorted to plan "B".
Chain please!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08781.jpg

And up she goes!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08783.jpg

This is as close as I'll ever get to having a ten wide wheelstander so I'm lovin it!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08784.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08785.jpg

Chevrolaine

03-11-2011, 10:01:47 AM

A bit against the grain here as this is where most would start scraping off all the old undercoating and spraying on the rust colored primer. No offense, but unless your going after a 1000 point restoration I've never understood the point of removing undercoating.
This is a driver and I want as much undercoating and sound deadener as possible so I'm just scraping off all the loose stuff, replacing the front drivers floor board, respraying everything in truck bed liner and calling it done.

I'll also replace all the brake and fuel lines while their easily accessible. Next winter I'll pull the rearend and paint it and put new springs in.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08787.jpg

I did start putting the subframe together also.
Paintin parts!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08769.jpg

I must say it's coming along rather nicely! Things should start progressing rapidly from here on out! Woot!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08771.jpg

masparks

03-12-2011, 12:15:31 PM

Looks good laine!!!

Chevrolaine

03-12-2011, 01:01:41 PM

Looks good laine!!!

Thanks Mark, I'm happy to see progress again!:D

olstyle

03-12-2011, 01:03:54 PM

Lookin good Laine, glad to see ya back at it :bowtie:

Chevrolaine

03-12-2011, 01:17:42 PM

Lookin good Laine, glad to see ya back at it :bowtie:

Thanks Guy, glad to be assembling things instead of disassembling for a change!

olstyle

03-12-2011, 01:20:27 PM

Thanks Guy, glad to be assembling things instead of disassembling for a change!
Heck ya, I know the feeling lol

Philly

03-27-2011, 08:07:13 PM

Looks great!

Chevrolaine

03-27-2011, 11:13:13 PM

Looks great!
Thanks, Plugging along!!

Done Yet?

03-28-2011, 04:43:21 AM

It sure is a good feeling putting parts back on rather than taking them off. Keep up the good work.

green 1977

03-28-2011, 07:05:51 AM

Looking good Laine..... but..... July is coming quick:p

Chevrolaine

03-28-2011, 08:43:01 AM

It sure is a good feeling putting parts back on rather than taking them off. Keep up the good work.
Mmm, I don't know, depends on who your taking em off for!;) ;) Thanks!

Looking good Laine..... but..... July is coming quick! You ain't kidding!:eek: Gotta keep the faith!!:cool:

mackthebulldog

03-28-2011, 03:37:10 PM

Nice project Laine.
Keep posting pictures please.

gordonquixote

03-28-2011, 06:11:19 PM

Cuz....you better get a 4X4 kickstand under that thing before something gets squished!

Chevrolaine

03-29-2011, 03:07:17 PM

Cuz....you better get a 4X4 kickstand under that thing before something gets squished!

Couldn't find a kickstand Gordo but these should do the trick! Yeehaw!!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08863.jpg

Brother Craig has been busy welding in the new front floorboard and a couple of other areas.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08864.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08359.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08868.jpg

Also been busy getting the subframe ready to go. Had an issue with getting the right rotors from Ground Up but I think that's all behind us now.:happy:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08861.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08862.jpg

Chevrolaine

03-29-2011, 03:15:33 PM

Suppose I'll need an engine for this thing also so I got busy tearing the 400 apart. Ran great when I parked it but were gonna have the heads redone and put a mild cam in it while it's apart.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08867.jpg

Plan on switching it from a 4 speed to an automatic also and will utilize the 350 Turbo that came with the 69 Camaro I bought last year.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08866.jpg

Man I really wanna get a 5.3 LS motor for this but I know if I do that it will never get on the road this year so that will have to wait til next winter.

Once the welding is done this week the plan is to do all the body work in April, and then paint and reassemble in May and a short part of June.

Should be right on schedule to meet up with Harry and Rick at a Car Show in July!!:happy: :cool:

mackthebulldog

03-29-2011, 04:31:32 PM

Lot of work in a short period of time Laine.
I'm sure you will finish before July.

Greetz!

green 1977

03-29-2011, 05:22:45 PM

Should be right on schedule to meet up with Harry and Rick at a Car Show in July!!:happy: :cool:

Woot woot!!!!
You realize you will get to meet 2 Ricks..... RickWi and Bttb71ss

Chevrolaine

03-29-2011, 09:37:02 PM

Lot of work in a short period of time Laine.
I'm sure you will finish before July.

Greetz!

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

Woot woot!!!!
You realize you will get to meet 2 Ricks..... RickWi and Bttb71ss
Is he ALREADY moving in with you??! lol
Not really sure I'll be able to handle two Ricks and a Harry in one day!;) :p
When and where was this show again?:confused: Can't wait!:cool:

mackthebulldog

03-30-2011, 12:56:13 AM

Doesnt Bailey need a welding mask??:D

olstyle

03-30-2011, 07:00:49 PM

When and where was this show again?:confused: Can't wait!:cool:
That's what I am wondering too.................

EDIT: I found it http://www.iolaoldcarshow.com/

Chevrolaine

03-31-2011, 02:04:23 PM

Doesnt Bailey need a welding mask??:D

LMAO She'd probably love it, hard to keep her out of the area when welding!

Spent today grinding welds and applying liquid metal to cover any pinholes.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08877.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08876.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08878.jpg

Chevrolaine

03-31-2011, 02:06:51 PM

Then I started putting the 3M Seam sealer onto the trunk dropoffs and tail panel.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08874.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08875.jpg

God I love sandblasters!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08873.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08872.jpg

olstyle

03-31-2011, 05:18:50 PM

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08875.jpg
Love the "MADE IN TAIWAN" sticker lol(sorry I just had to)

Chevrolaine

03-31-2011, 09:38:13 PM

Love the "MADE IN TAIWAN" sticker lol(sorry I just had to)

LOL Yup, I plan on keeping it there for $hits and Giggles too!:cool:

green 1977

03-31-2011, 09:56:45 PM

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

Is he ALREADY moving in with you??! lol
Not really sure I'll be able to handle two Ricks and a Harry in one day!;) :p
When and where was this show again?:confused: Can't wait!:cool:

http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=206819&highlight=Iola

Here's the link to my thread on the show...
Hey Guy... Did we peek your interest.... The more the merrier

olstyle

03-31-2011, 10:02:50 PM

Hey Guy... Did we peek your interest.... The more the merrier
Ya maybe a little, not for the whole weekend though.

Chevrolaine

04-01-2011, 11:06:27 PM

These replacement rear tail panels are known for having a dip on the right hand side. I've noticed it on a lot of pics on here and other sites and thought I better fix it.
Craig just welded a piece of scrap stock onto the top that I'll smooth out with filler to take up the gap.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08890.jpg

Making sure the spoiler still fits with the new panels.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08887.jpg

Finally got the right rotors from Ground Up and pretty much finished up the subframe. They sent some free t-shirts also.:cool: :happy:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08884.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08886.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08881.jpg

Chevrolaine

04-01-2011, 11:09:41 PM

Next up is to finish undercoating the bottom and then start the bodywork and get this thing in some primer finally! Paint is a month away!:cool:

hoov81

04-02-2011, 12:24:01 PM

Looks great

green 1977

04-02-2011, 12:39:44 PM

Finally got the right rotors from Ground Up and pretty much finished up the subframe. They sent some free t-shirts also.:cool: :happy:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08884.jpg
I see they caught your good side Laine:crazy:

commuter

04-02-2011, 12:56:32 PM

Hey Chevrolaine you mentioned your going auto, looking to sell your 4spd setup ?? If so i'm interested thank you, Tom

Chevrolaine

04-02-2011, 06:22:56 PM

I see they caught your good side Laine:crazy:

Didn't catch me at all, that's my brother Craig! lol:p

Hey Chevrolaine you mentioned your going auto, looking to sell your 4spd setup ?? If so i'm interested thank you, Tom
What parts you interested in? The trans is an old saginaw that you wouldn't like, but I'd sell all the other stuff. Pressure plate and clutch have less than 500 miles on em. Have all the brackets and linkage also.

green 1977

04-02-2011, 08:39:06 PM

LOL.... You look alot alike from that angle:p

Chevrolaine

04-06-2011, 01:39:49 PM

Time to start throwing some Gold Rage at the old girl. Woot!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-06114206.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-06114222.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-06114245.jpg

green 1977

04-06-2011, 02:24:44 PM

Time to start throwing some Gold Rage at the old girl. Woot!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/Car%20Shows/RB70.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-06114222.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-06114245.jpg
I like the first picture!!!

Chevrolaine

04-06-2011, 09:43:41 PM

I like the first picture!!!

LOL Smart ass, in my dreams!!:eek:

Chevrolaine

04-13-2011, 02:38:08 PM

Still plugging away, got the main body shell pretty much wrapped up and ready for primer. weather looks a bit iffy though.:(
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-13121530.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-13121619.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-13121428.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-13121407.jpg

The last spot to fix and weld on this project! Typical windshield rust crap.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-13095627.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-13115743.jpg

Think I came up with a pretty cool way to fix a warped dash pad also, but that will come later.;)

mackthebulldog

04-13-2011, 03:42:59 PM

Not later, now!! hahaha
I have to do this too you know, on both sides....

kern676

04-13-2011, 08:03:41 PM

Awesome transformation, looks great!

Chevrolaine

04-14-2011, 02:04:14 PM

Awesome transformation, looks great!

Thanks, hope to have it all primed next week.

Not later, now!! hahaha
I have to do this too you know, on both sides...
Patience! lol;)

Chevrolaine

04-23-2011, 08:00:12 PM

Finally got the last of the welding on this project done. God it feels good to say that. :happy:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC09132.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC09133.jpg

Chevrolaine

04-23-2011, 08:28:20 PM

Good to go! Gonna prime the whole car Tuesday. Can't wait!:D
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-23171000.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-23170936.jpg

Chevrolaine

04-26-2011, 02:54:02 PM

Dashboard done and primed.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-26124403.jpg

As well as the rest of the car! :happy:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-26124157.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-26124234.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-26124220.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-26124318.jpg

Chevrolaine

04-26-2011, 02:54:47 PM

Next up is to paint the firewall/cowl area and bolt up the subframe. :D

hoov81

04-26-2011, 03:33:34 PM

Lookin great. Gettin there is half the fun. LOL

green 1977

04-26-2011, 04:24:08 PM

Next up is to paint the firewall/cowl area and bolt up the subframe. :D
Holy crap.... Your moving right along.... I better start saving your admission fee.... lol

masparks

04-26-2011, 06:22:21 PM

What color you going with Laine? I don't remember,It's going to look great either way!!!

gordonquixote

04-26-2011, 06:23:48 PM

Lookin' good!!!!

LS7 twin turbo, open headers?

73BadBob

04-26-2011, 09:03:24 PM

looks great

green 1977

04-26-2011, 09:07:30 PM

What color you going with Laine? I don't remember,It's going to look great either way!!!
From what I understand Laine's wifey has selected a color very dear to you, Mark;)

Chevrolaine

04-26-2011, 09:41:29 PM

What color you going with Laine? I don't remember,It's going to look great either way!!!

Yup, Harry is right Mark. She'll have nothing but Hugger Orange with White stripes. I'm gonna change it up a bit and do the outlines in black though as well as the tail panel.

I woulda preferred a Silver/ Charcoal combo myself, but in the end it's her car.:happy:

It's gonna be close Harry!!;)

masparks

04-27-2011, 10:03:18 AM

HUGGER ORANGE!! Man people stop and stare when they see it. Just the other day this older guy then us lol!!Lets just say I didn't think a person could turn there head that far a round.

I'm glad I don't have any kindof complexs because all the stares would be freaking me out!!!

I like the Idea of doing the black out lines around the stripes!! I'm glad we added the blue pin stripe around ours. That finished the paint job IMO!!

Chevrolaine

05-05-2011, 02:10:21 PM

As we continue..... lol
As you can see from the pic below, the dash is about normal and warped to hell along the top. The rest of it is perfect and I just can't see spending $300 for a new one that will most likely do the same thing eventually.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-26124403.jpg

So I decided to take a bit of a different low buck approach to fixing it. (Purists will want to run and hide here)
One piece of 60" x 1/2" x 1/16" aluminum angle stock...
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-27114401.jpg

Drill and chamfer holes at equally spaced distances-6" apart in this case.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-27120551.jpg

I used stainless screws to attach it. Sucked that warp right on down. :)
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-04-30163159-1.jpg

Once painted, I think it looks perfectly acceptable (hey, they had visible screws in first gen door panels!)
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-05-02104558.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-05-02104635.jpg

Chevrolaine

05-05-2011, 02:18:42 PM

Got the firewall and inner fenders painted. Not exactly the satin that I wanted but will have to do. I used a hardener in the paint and it tends to make it a bit glossier.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-05-02104621.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-05-01140704.jpg

With that done it was finally time to make this thing a roller again!
So I went and fetched the completed subframe.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC09305.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC09306.jpg

Using my Erector Set building skills to figure out the bushings.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC09310.jpg

Okay, let's do this!!:D
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC09308.jpg

And now we have a roller again. Only took 2 1/2 years.:screwup:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC09312-1.jpg

masparks

05-05-2011, 02:21:18 PM

Now that looks FANTASTIC Laine!! Nice thinking on that one Buddy!!!:D on the dash!!! And now it's a roller WOOT!WOOT!!!!

Chevrolaine

05-05-2011, 02:26:04 PM

It finally sees daylight!!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-05-04113610.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-05-04113538.jpg

That can only mean that it's time for this girl to head to the other shop where I do the paint and final assembly. lol
(professional driver on a closed course, do not try this at home)
http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/?action=view&current=video-2011-05-04-11-55-06.mp4

It's looking pretty happy to be out of that damp barn and in it's paint shop.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-05-04115813.jpg

Chevrolaine

05-05-2011, 02:27:05 PM

Now that looks FANTASTIC Laine!! Nice thinking on that one Buddy!!!:D on the dash!!! And now it's a roller WOOT!WOOT!!!!

Thanks Mark. Won't be long and we'll have near twins! lol:cool:

krabben1

05-05-2011, 03:45:56 PM

Looks great.I like the shiny.Time dulls it up anyway,lol.

olstyle

05-05-2011, 05:25:39 PM

Lookin good Laine, movin right along :bowtie:

I like your idea on the top of the dash, looks good.

EDIT: spelling lol

Chevrolaine

05-05-2011, 09:29:29 PM

Looks great.I like the shiny.Time dulls it up anyway,lol.

Thanks and I believe you're right! lol:crazy:

Chevrolaine

05-05-2011, 09:30:30 PM

Lookin good Laine, movin right along :bowtrie:

I like your idea on the top of the dash, looks good.
Thanks Guy, once in a while my brain engages......;)

1981zapper

05-06-2011, 01:17:15 AM

Looking Good!:bowtie:

5spd540

05-06-2011, 07:00:10 AM

Nice it is comong together

green 1977

05-06-2011, 07:15:10 AM

Hey Laine.... how come you didnt post up the "test drive" footage:shy: :shy: :D

73Camaro383

05-06-2011, 07:24:47 AM

Looking good laine. I think you broke the yard speed limit! lol

Chevrolaine

05-06-2011, 08:42:30 AM

Hey Laine.... how come you didnt post up the "test drive" footage:shy: :shy: :D

I did Harry! Look for the blue link above. Can't figure out how to make it look like a video.:mad: :confused:

Chevrolaine

05-06-2011, 08:43:57 AM

Looking good laine. I think you broke the yard speed limit! lol

lol Thanks. Like I said, "Don't try this at home!".

green 1977

05-06-2011, 08:53:24 AM

I did Harry! Look for the blue link above. Can't figure out how to make it look like a video.:mad: :confused:
LOL... how did I miss that.... you mean like thishttp://vid137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72 Camaro/th_video-2011-05-04-11-55-06.jpg (http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72 Camaro/?action=view&current=video-2011-05-04-11-55-06.mp4)

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05-06-2011, 08:58:59 AM

I just discovered this thread yesterday and it is awesome! I'll now be using your subframe/frontend build pictures as my reference.

What type of nuts/bolts/hardware are you using to re-assemble the suspension? Are you reconditioning the originals or using replacements?

What is the sealer you are using over the welds?

What paint are you using on the silver suspension components? It looks great.

Chevrolaine

05-06-2011, 09:30:34 AM

I just discovered this thread yesterday and it is awesome! I'll now be using your subframe/frontend build pictures as my reference.
Thanks Andy, I appreciate it!

What type of nuts/bolts/hardware are you using to re-assemble the suspension? Are you reconditioning the originals or using replacements?
If it wasn't a special type of bolt or bracket, I try to find a new replacement one for it at the local Ace or Farm and Fleet. Bolts are cheap and their appearance makes a huge difference. Just wish the shoulder bolts were more readily available.

When I do the final assembly assembly of the front end I'll be ordering a complete bolt kit from Ground Up Restoration Parts.

What is the sealer you are using over the welds?
I've never used any sealer over the welds, just grind em and prime it.

What paint are you using on the silver suspension components? It looks great.
That would be the Rustoleum Hammered Series in Silver and Grey on the steering box.

Thanks again and have fun on your build.:bowtie:

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05-06-2011, 10:14:55 AM

I'm worried about pinholes when I weld in panels, so this earlier step caught my eye. I don't know what 'liquid metal' is.
Spent today grinding welds and applying liquid metal to cover any pinholes.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08877.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08876.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC08878.jpg

Chevrolaine

05-06-2011, 04:35:12 PM

Ah yes, forgot about that. Liquid metal is just like a bondo filler that 3M or Bondo brand makes. Just dries a lot harder. Go with the 3M stuff, comes in a little squeeze tube at your local parts place.

Chevrolaine

05-14-2011, 10:23:32 PM

Bought the last piece of sheet metal I need for this girl, didn't really want to but the original fender was just too messed up.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-05-14102554.jpg

Spent a lot of time today mocking up the doors and fenders. Really wish I could afford those new Ring Brothers billet hinges for these heavy doors!!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-05-10100939.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-05-11085958.jpg

Had this jap fender on and off no less than 20 times to get it to fit decent and I'm still not 100% happy with it. Just don't get why the gap is bigger on it compared to the passenger side yet the door comes closer to hitting.:confused:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-05-14113321.jpg

Passenger side took one try and all was well, night and day difference in the alignment. :)
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-05-11085834.jpg

Anyone know where these bushings for the bumper support brackets are available? Not having any luck with my usual vendors!:mad:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-05-14181343.jpg

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05-15-2011, 09:20:15 AM

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Chevrolaine

06-25-2011, 10:06:04 PM

So I been doin a little paintin lately.:happy:
Doing this car a bit different but I think it should work out alright. Spent a whole day getting the doors to fit properly so I wasn't about to take them off again.

Base coat on all the jambs.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-06-23100137-1.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-06-23100205.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-06-23100112.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-06-23100128.jpg

Chevrolaine

06-25-2011, 10:09:34 PM

Chevrolaine

06-25-2011, 10:11:19 PM

Next I'll put the motor and trans in, assemble the rest of the car, sand it and paint it next weekend when I have five days off.:D

Orange71

06-25-2011, 10:19:14 PM

Looks awesome!! :cool:

olstyle

06-25-2011, 10:34:37 PM

Looks great Laine, nice progress!

FlaJunkie

06-25-2011, 11:19:34 PM

Looking good! :D

krabben1

06-25-2011, 11:55:27 PM

That looks sweet.I cant wait to see it shot whole.What was the price on the hinges?over five?

Chevrolaine

06-26-2011, 12:05:03 AM

That looks sweet.I cant wait to see it shot whole.What was the price on the hinges?over five?

Thanks guys, plugging along!

What hinges you referring to Chris? I have the factory ones on this.:confused:

krabben1

06-26-2011, 12:15:17 AM

Thanks guys, plugging along!

What hinges you referring to Chris? I have the factory ones on this.:confused:
The ring door hinges.I was curious.

green 1977

06-26-2011, 07:33:48 AM

Lookin Good Laine... it wont be long now;)

Chevrolaine

06-26-2011, 07:50:57 AM

The ring door hinges.I was curious.

Ah, I believe those are $500 for a set of 4.

Thanks Harry!

wookie

06-26-2011, 10:41:00 AM

Looks great Laine!

masparks

06-27-2011, 02:11:56 PM

Then did the clear the next day. I'm lovin it!
Cell phone pics don't really show the right shade of Hugger, but I'm sure you all know what it looks like by now.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-06-23110556.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-06-23110620.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-06-23110858.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/2011-06-23110546.jpg

You can bet I can tell what color that is!! lol!! Still say silver stripes to many white and black ones out there already. Nothing agaisnt blk or white,just saying???
The wife will be driving it before long!! Good job buddy!!!

Chevrolaine

06-27-2011, 02:45:06 PM

Thanks for the comments guys! Wanted to paint this week but afraid it's gonna be too humid.:mad:
Stripes will be white Mark....wifey says so. lol

masparks

06-27-2011, 03:24:06 PM

You always should do what the boss says!! It will look great no matter what!!!

Chevrolaine

07-26-2011, 01:44:53 PM

Well, actually been busy the past few days!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC01926.jpg

Base coat complete!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC01925.jpg

Time to layout some stripes.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC01927.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC01928.jpg

Then I got a hair up my butt and got creative. Made this design for the cowl part of the hood.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC01930.jpg

Stuck it on...
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC01931.jpg

Chevrolaine

07-26-2011, 01:49:18 PM

And then laid down the Olympic White.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC01932.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC01933.jpg

Pull of the stencil and here we are.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC01934.jpg

Now I need to remask the stripes to reveal the outline which I'm doing black.
Paintin the black tomorrow.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/lanogr8/72%20Camaro/DSC01936.jpg