My 1979 Camaro Z28 Project!

[Blu-By-U 79Z]

well here is an update. The motor cleaning is pretty much done. Shes tuned up and runs great. Still got some stuff to do but its getting there. I got the mags on and a new windshield. Here are some new pics. -Matt

[Mark80Z28]

Lookin' good! Keep up the good work (and posting pics!).

[Blu-By-U 79Z]

Well i think its time for a little update. I decided to instal the drip rails and i am happy that i did. It really finished the windows off. Also i took off the broken uppper grille and installed another junk yard find and painted it up and the headlight and turn signal bezels. Of coarse the driver bezel shattered on me but its fixed until i pick up another one. So not alot has happened but i do have some plans that are coming into shape. I have been thinking about makeing the 79 scoop a cold air intake by actually sealing the hood to the air cleaner and only allowing air to the motor through the scoop. What do you guys think abuot this? Also i should be starting body work in the next week or so. So keep an eye out for that. I have to finish a truck at the shop first them its my turn. But thats all i got right now. -Matt

[Sendain]

Hey Matt!

The engine bay is looking good. Make sure to tackle the firewall for full effect. Please keep it, and the inner fenders, black.

I noticed a missing A/C compressor. Is it pooched?

Ken

[Blu-By-U 79Z]

hey thanks for the comment,
I took the AC off because it cleaned up the engine bay alot. Also when the ac compressor was still on the car it covered the valve cover so you couldn't hardly see it. So i just took the compressor off and i like it better that way. I still have the AC but its on the garage floor lol. I prefer the look without the AC. Also i plan to keep the car lookin stock. Thanks man -Matt

[Sendain]

Another thing I am doing with mine, is putting the clear on top of the new stripe kit. This will prevent them from fraying on the edges over time and preserves the original look.

Tip: In a judging competition you are allowed 3 modifications before falling out of the "original" class. In case you intend to go that far. Not that we Camaro owners want to show off at all.

[Blu-By-U 79Z]

awesome. Thanks for the info abuot the judging. Thats a good idea about the stripes to. Just be careful not to run the clear. And ur right us camaro guys... we dont show off. lol

[Blu-By-U 79Z]

Well I came home today and decided to clean up the Z. Its not perfect but damn if it dont look good. Let me know what you think about her. Keep in mind i have done no body work yet and will start soon im hopeing. -Matt

[Blu-By-U 79Z]

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And the proud Owner himself


So guys let me know what you think about her!

[olstyle]

Looks good Matt. Looks solid too.

[Blu-By-U 79Z]

Originally Posted by olstyle

Looks good Matt. Looks solid too.

Hey,
Thanks for the comments. Its more solid than my old car. -Matt

[2ndgenguy]

You are getting there. Nice work so far. Keep us posted.

[Blu-By-U 79Z]

Yesturday the car wasn't wanting to run very well so i checked and the plugs were dirty so i took them out and cleaned them up with a wire brush. Put them back in and man, let me tell you. That car came alive after that. What i think happened is that they were fouled out when we were having carb issues after the carb was rebuilt and we were trying to prime the car. So now that they are clean its running awesome.

[Blu-By-U 79Z]

Well not much to up because i havn't started the summer job yet so $ is low. But come this summer u guys better hang on! lol Here are some pics from today.

[Blu-By-U 79Z]

Here are a few motor, interior and trunk shots... Finally got a good camera lol




Dash pad with hardly any cracks... pretty impressive...

Trunk with no rot at all.