53gmc Posted February 1, 2023 Posted February 1, 2023 Had a crazy idea the other day and decided to give it a try. It seems everyone that builds a first gen camaro does them as a twin turbo ls or big block track/drag car. So im doing the opposite, building a boring, low option camaro. Im starting with a '68 z28 and for the motor i ordered the '63 nova wagon. The idea behind this build is a car that maybe an old spinster frugal aunt ordered. She decided one day to trade in her old Pontiac or buick for a smaller, sportier new camaro. Should be a fun build to try. 5
53gmc Posted February 1, 2023 Author Posted February 1, 2023 The camaro didnt show up today with the nova but luckily i have an old glue bomb i built years ago to study in the meantime. After partially assembling the engine i ran into problems. The first is the engine is molded with what i assume a 2 speed powerglide,( i want a standard on this project). The second problem is that the oil pan is molded to the block the wrong way and wont clear the cross member. So out came the razor knife to remove them. Second i found a gm manual transmission in the parts box( which is a lot more detailed than the kits transmission) 2
Tcoat Posted February 1, 2023 Posted February 1, 2023 Sweet! I was speaking with a guy with a six cylinder, auto, 67 Camaro at a car meet last summer and he showed me factory numbers that stated that 70% of the first gen ones made were the six with an auto. The bigger engines versions were actually very rare. Of course now (as you said) all we see in real life and models are the big V8s since they usually didn't get as many miles on them and survived or are original sixes that have been swapped. As much as the hot rod/street machine/custom car models are cool these real life projects are my favourite. A little slice of history! 1
53gmc Posted February 1, 2023 Author Posted February 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Tcoat said: Sweet! I was speaking with a guy with a six cylinder, auto, 67 Camaro at a car meet last summer and he showed me factory numbers that stated that 70% of the first gen ones made were the six with an auto. The bigger engines versions were actually very rare. Of course now (as you said) all we see in real life and models are the big V8s since they usually didn't get as many miles on them and survived or are original sixes that have been swapped. As much as the hot rod/street machine/custom car models are cool these real life projects are my favourite. A little slice of history! I figured the manual gives a little sportiness even with the little six. Same here, as much as i love big horse power cars, the little daily people movers have a lot of character of thier own. 1
Jonathan Posted February 1, 2023 Posted February 1, 2023 A great idea! Looking forward to seeing what you do with this. 1
53gmc Posted February 1, 2023 Author Posted February 1, 2023 1 hour ago, David G. said: Looks like a fun project. David G. Thanks!
53gmc Posted February 1, 2023 Author Posted February 1, 2023 Just now, Jonathan said: A great idea! Looking forward to seeing what you do with this. Thank you! Should be a fun little side project
carl63_99 Posted February 1, 2023 Posted February 1, 2023 GREAT project. But this should be in WIP, not Under Glass. 3
53gmc Posted February 1, 2023 Author Posted February 1, 2023 43 minutes ago, carl63_99 said: GREAT project. But this should be in WIP, not Under Glass. Ill see if i can move it, if not ill wait till im done and finish my post 1
rickcaps55 Posted February 1, 2023 Posted February 1, 2023 Nice can't wait to see this one as you go along and then done.!! I love the old in-line 6's my 1 to 1 summer car was a built up 67 Mustang in-line 6 2
Tcoat Posted February 1, 2023 Posted February 1, 2023 2 hours ago, 53gmc said: I figured the manual gives a little sportiness even with the little six. Same here, as much as i love big horse power cars, the little daily people movers have a lot of character of thier own. The forgotten labourers while the movie stars get all the attention. 1
disconovaman Posted February 1, 2023 Posted February 1, 2023 Seen a 67 6cyl Camaro at Carlisle PA. Chevy show the other year. Really neat to see something different, most are V8s by now even if they were factory 6cyl... My neighbor had one with a 6cyl but not for long, it was under the tree in his backyard one morning when I came out, the 6cyl was hanging from a limb.? Here's a shot of the Camaro from Carlisle for reference... 5
53gmc Posted February 1, 2023 Author Posted February 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, disconovaman said: Seen a 67 6cyl Camaro at Carlisle PA. Chevy show the other year. Really neat to see something different, most are V8s by now even if they were factory 6cyl... My neighbor had one with a 6cyl but not for long, it was under the tree in his backyard one morning when I came out, the 6cyl was hanging from a limb.? Here's a shot of the Camaro from Carlisle for reference... Thanks for the pictures! Theres not a ton online, like you said most are v8s now, so this is good reference material 2
53gmc Posted February 1, 2023 Author Posted February 1, 2023 2 hours ago, rickcaps55 said: Nice can't wait to see this one as you go along and then done.!! I love the old in-line 6's my 1 to 1 summer car was a built up 67 Mustang in-line 6 I had a few pick ups with inline 6s but never a car. I always thought they were cool because they're different than a sbc
53gmc Posted February 2, 2023 Author Posted February 2, 2023 34 minutes ago, mk11 said: Here's another one, in a '69... Looks even stranger in a '69 with their more muscular body lines
53gmc Posted February 2, 2023 Author Posted February 2, 2023 Got the engine partially assembled with the oil pan flipped and its new manual trans 2
charger74 Posted February 2, 2023 Posted February 2, 2023 Thats a really cool project, i’m going to follow this 1
NOBLNG Posted February 2, 2023 Posted February 2, 2023 I’ll follow along too. I had a couple of ‘68 Biscaynes with the 250 six and three in the tree. One was my Dads and I took my drivers test in it. The other I bought from a buddy. 1
53gmc Posted February 2, 2023 Author Posted February 2, 2023 54 minutes ago, charger74 said: Thats a really cool project, i’m going to follow this 8 minutes ago, NOBLNG said: I’ll follow along too. I had a couple of ‘68 Biscaynes with the 250 six and three in the tree. One was my Dads and I took my drivers test in it. The other I bought from a buddy. Thanks! The only vehicle i had with 3 on the tree was a 1950 ford four door and it definitely took some getting used to 1
53gmc Posted February 2, 2023 Author Posted February 2, 2023 Got the motor done, added some details 6
David G. Posted February 2, 2023 Posted February 2, 2023 Nice detail work on the engine. It should have a K-Mart oil filter on it though. David G. 2
David G. Posted February 2, 2023 Posted February 2, 2023 17 hours ago, disconovaman said: Here's a shot of the Camaro from Carlisle for reference... One of my first cars was a '71 Ventura with a 250 in it. It sure was easy to change the starter on it. I can still remember standing inside the engine bay and sitting on the fender well to do that! David G. 1
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