dsummone Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 While I wait for warmer weather to paint the bodies of Mickey Thompson Challenger, a 63 Vette and my Midget, I’m going to start playing with this Camaro. I’ve got the engine started, I’m going to have to make a set of headers for it and I’m making my own intake manifold from two so that I get a sort of hi rise look to it. Like usual the stance will be eighties big tire and jacked up rear. I haven’t decided on the wheels yet, but I am a sucker for Centerlines. My plan is to paint the chassis flat black as it’s a little more temperature compatible and maybe try the interior in a semi gloss black. It’s going to be mid fifties tomorrow and I’m hoping that if I keep the paint cans warm and move the painted parts inside as soon as I spray them it will turn out. Thanks for looking and comments welcome. Dave. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 So many possibilities with this body style Camaro. Looking good early on Dave!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 I’d go with Centerlines. I love this kit even with the flaws of the previous one(orange car on box) this is my favorite year of Camaro from 70-73. Heres one I built recently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsummone Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 49 minutes ago, Keef said: I’d go with Centerlines. I love this kit even with the flaws of the previous one(orange car on box) this is my favorite year of Camaro from 70-73. Heres one I built recently. I found some cragars as well, I think I’m going to go with them and save the Centerlines for an upcoming El Camino. Yours looks fantastic, I wish I could get decals to lay down like that, they are decals right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 2 hours ago, dsummone said: Yours looks fantastic, I wish I could get decals to lay down like that, they are decals right? Yes sir they are decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsummone Posted December 4, 2022 Author Share Posted December 4, 2022 The front suspension and the rear is installed and the stance is right where I wanted it. I’m working on a set of traction bars and I’m going to have to open up the rear wheel wells just a bit, but I don’t think it’s going to be enough to be real noticeable. Engine has decided it wanted to be blown so here comes a hole in the hood. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Shapeways has traction bars. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 One piece of advice, you’ll want to wait until last to install the front subframe otherwise you’ll have trouble getting the body and everything to go together properly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsummone Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 On 12/4/2022 at 10:49 AM, Keef said: One piece of advice, you’ll want to wait until last to install the front subframe otherwise you’ll have trouble getting the body and everything to go together properly Thanks, I removed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsummone Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 Interior is done, I left the shoulder belts long and will figure those out later. Used a set of ladder from another kit and the engine is wired and installed with solder headers. I’ve got a lot of work to do on the body, there was a big divot in the front fender and then this one goes into the pile to be painted once the weather warms. Dave. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Looking very nice Dave! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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