53gmc Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 Finally got this one wrapped up. Started with the amt 68 z28 kit and the 63 nova wagon kit. The nova donated its wheels/tires, engine, and brake master cylinder. The idea behind this car was to build what a secretary, or older frugal person who wanted something a little more sportier than a nova or other similar sized cars. The exterior emblems,( including the fender "250"), door lock and trunk cylinders are all photo etched pieces i found online. The wire wheels are the custom wheel option from the nova wagon as are the tires, both factory options. The center caps are actually from a model a. On the rear i added the license plate frame from the photo etched parts and the yenko dealer tag,( yenko was a dealership long before it was know for its high powered muscle cars). 7
53gmc Posted February 9, 2023 Author Posted February 9, 2023 Continuing the factory fresh look on the interior, i added photo etched rear view mirror, window roller handles, horn cap, glove box lock cylinder, pedals, and a pair of keys with a key tag sitting on the center console. I also added the protective floor mats i found online. Modifications include the radio delete panel, removal of the gauges in the center console (not available on the 6 cylinder cars), removed the head rest (they were a $60 option in 68), and added the seat belts. 2
53gmc Posted February 9, 2023 Author Posted February 9, 2023 Moving on to the chassis and drivetrain, i used the straight 6 from the nova kit. I ended having to cut the oil pan off and flipped it around to clear the crossmember. I also cut the auto transmission off and replace with a parts box manual one. I painted it a cast iron color since only the high horse powered cars got the aluminum cased muncies. I scratch built most of the exhaust out of solder wire, an old parts box nova muffler and tail pipe( i cut the left side pipe and right exit off) finished that. Under the hood made my own wiring, fuel line, battery terminals, and all the hoses. I used the manual brake master from the nova and a photo etched radiator cap. 3
53gmc Posted February 9, 2023 Author Posted February 9, 2023 I found online the rpo codes and roughly what this car would have costed in 1968. L22- 250 6 cylinder- 26.35. M20- 4 speed - 184.35. N34- wood grained steering wheel 31.60. N95- wire wheel cover- 71.75. Pw7- white line tires- 74.75. Z87- deluxe interior- 110.60. Im sure theres a few other options this would have had, but these are the major ones. So it would have roughly been under 3k at the dealer. The final picture is with the same kit i built around 15 years ago and how much better ive gotten lol 2
53gmc Posted February 9, 2023 Author Posted February 9, 2023 14 minutes ago, charger74 said: It looks great 10 minutes ago, michelle said: Very nice conversion work 1 hour ago, Jim B said: Great looking Camaro. Well done. Thanks everyone!
Tcoat Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 She is a beauty and the build thread was a fun ride. 1
Bainford Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 Cool to see a six banger Camaro. Nice details. I really dig the paper floor mats. Nicely done. 1
53gmc Posted February 9, 2023 Author Posted February 9, 2023 44 minutes ago, Tcoat said: She is a beauty and the build thread was a fun ride. Thanks! It was definitely different than my usual builds. 1
53gmc Posted February 9, 2023 Author Posted February 9, 2023 17 minutes ago, Bainford said: Cool to see a six banger Camaro. Nice details. I really dig the paper floor mats. Nicely done. Thanks! Its definitely the most details ive added to a car ha 1
53gmc Posted February 9, 2023 Author Posted February 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, ChrisR said: Looking great! 56 minutes ago, Tom99 said: Nice. Thank you!
53gmc Posted February 9, 2023 Author Posted February 9, 2023 1 hour ago, KWT said: Very nicely done Thank you!
rickcaps55 Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 Great build i love the in-line 6 builds simple and great looking.!! 1
espo Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 Great looking Camaro. Like your attention to the mechanical details to represent a base line Camaro. 1
Tcoat Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, 53gmc said: Thanks! It was definitely different than my usual builds. I am new to this forum and car modeling in general (been doing military for 20 years though) and as much as I am in awe looking at all the customs, hot rods and street machine builds my heart still belongs to those basic real life vehicles that "normal" people drive and own. My "usual" builds will all be along this sort of theme although as I build skills I may venture into the custom car at some point. Right now I still struggle to get a decent gloss paint job though! Edited February 9, 2023 by Tcoat 1
happy grumpy Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 Very good looking plane jane Camaro, we don't see these very often. 1
doorsovdoon Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 Nice to see a base model done of any kit. Super nice detail on the engine, all over in fact. Very nice. 1
bbowser Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 I love this! Much harder to model a base trim vehicle as opposed to the high dollar cars usually kitted. Great work. 1
TooOld Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 That's pretty cool and I like that you went with a six for a base Camaro ! You've done some excellent detailing and it's perfect in white/red , great job ! Yes there was a Yenko before all the HiPo cars were built . . . love the dealer tag on the back ! 1
Classicgas Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 8 hours ago, Bainford said: Cool to see a six banger Camaro. Nice details. I really dig the paper floor mats. Nicely done. X2! 1
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