This page will have pictures of my Camaro in stages of its restoration.Or I should say externally restored, for the powertrain willbe completely different. When I acquired the car, it had a 350 with a TH-350 transmission, and 3.08 gears. Also it had the Ultra Rims that are in the second photo on this page. The previousowner found someone that wanted those, and traded me for some 15x8 rally's. First mod was a built 700r4 transmission. Second project was installing a 383 stroker, which was great for a while. Then I found a disc brake front frame from a Nova. I installed the disc brakes on the Camaro which was a much needed improvement over the drum brakes. My wife then bought me a complete Polyurethane bushing kit and subframe connectors.

What I found when installing the body mount bushings late one night!

I started to install the body mount bushings and found that thenew bushings just fell through the holes in the front subframe,hmm. I guess I need to fix that, :). Well anyways I used oversizedwashers as a temporary fix so I could move the car, which workedfine for the time. I also installed the subframe connectors,they made a drastic improvement in how the car rode. MeanwhileI rebuilt the front suspension with the new bushings, installingnew springs, and new upper and lower ball joints. I also ended up replacing the heater core, since it had started to leak. After I did the heater core, I went through the entire engine and Instrument panel wiring harnesses. Retaped the whole harness and repairing prior hack repairs. Also rerouting the harness the proper way. My exterior lights were much brighter and also the dash lights were brighter after the wiring harness repairs. I splurged and bought a new tachometer, oil pressure guage and temperature guage and installed those at home in the driveway. So then I had a very nice functional car, but who wants that?

Year #4

After winter I decided to transplant the 383 stroker and 700R4 in to my other car (86 Firebird), and start the buildup on another engine project for the Camaro. That's when I decided on a built 350, strong bottom end, flowing heads and camshaft that keeps up with it, then spin the whiz outta it. Oh and also going with a standard transmission this time, hmm not sure which one yet...Since the car was originally a 4 speed. Going to do some major body work to the front of the car before the engine, see pictures.Basically the upper dash panel had rust undernieth the windshield that needed to be repaired. I also decided to recondition the subframe at the same time. The firewall area needed to be resealedtoo, so that the rust wouldn't happen again. That is where I am at now with pieces everywhere!

Update...

I have built the "slow" engine up. I used a 99 Suburban Vortec engine. Rebuilt it with Hypereutectic pistons, ZZ4 Roller Camshaft, 10.5-1 compression. The heads have been reworked for the higher lift, and better springs have been installed. Topped it off with a GM Vortec Intake manifold (made by Edelbrock-Performer RPM)
Planning the transmission swap to a T-56 six speed. Looking into the Hydraulic clutch master cylinder?! Being mine was mechanical linkage, this ought to be a little fun...
In the back of my crazy mind, I'm thinking that this "slow" 400hp 350cid will need a little assistance...maybe a 250 shot of N02 maybe coming up in a project =)

5-1-2002...

Well the body of the '67 is mostly back together. I already have welded in the new upper dash panel. Also finished the subframe repairs and welding of the patch panels. Modded the factory transmission crossmember to fit in the 4L60. Haven't looked much into the T-56 lately, although it will be a future project, I hate auto's :) I also installed the 3.73 gears and a better carrier. The subframe connectors are back on, they are bolt-in, but will weld them soon.

Finished up installing the front clip a few weekends ago, still have to align it, the poly body bushings made the body much stiffer so everything is off now from being setup with the rubber bushings. Got a Holley Blue electric fuel pump to install, since the engine doesn't have a fuel pump provision on it. I'll probably go with braided fuel lines as an upgrade to the steel line.

I also picked up another project, its a 94 Camaro Z28. Right now its Engine, Transmission, and rear axle delete! I already have a LT1 block machined for it, with splayed 4-bolt main caps and a .030" bore size. Probably do it as a 355 for now. The rear axle is going to be a factory 10-bolt with 4.10's and a Torsen Take-out carrier. We'll see how long it lasts until I break it. ;)

Not sure on transmission selection on this one. I'd really like to get ahold of a 6 speed, but I'd probably put it in the '67 anyways, lol. I guess I'll end up putting a 4L60E in it with a stall, don't dare me or I'll put a TH350 with a transbrake in it! Oh I already have the camshaft here, specs are as follows:
234/242 @.050" .539"/.558" lift, with a 112 LSA
Thats probably the biggest camshaft I'd put in a LT1, I can do more lift with 1.6 rockers too :)




hits when this thing works!