AMT 70 1/2 Camaro

[dsummone]

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. 
 

[TransAmMike]

So many possibilities with this body style Camaro.  Looking good early on Dave!!

[Keef]

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.

 

[dsummone]

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?

[Keef]

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.

[dsummone]

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. 

[Bills72sj]

Shapeways has traction bars.

[Keef]

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 

[dsummone]

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. 

[dsummone]

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. 

[slusher]

Looking very nice Dave!