Nick Winter Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 well I'm building this car for 2 diffrent community builds. along the way I learned this: The base Z/28 package cost $328.10, and included the 302-ci engine, 3.73.1 rear axle, dual exhaust, and 15x6 stamped steel wheels on 7.35x14 nylon redline tires. Heavy-duty suspension, heavy-duty radiator, and special hood and "Deck" stripes. as for the name Z28 it's not like SS (Super Sport) or RS (Rally Sport) it was mearl them option code. GM stated horsepower ar 290HP, Car & Driver stated around 360 horsepower. around I also Deceided on Nantucket Blue with White body stripes, which I will paint using the decals to create the taped off area's. I'll be using the '95 AMT re-issue I have. The stock wheels and tires are gone so I'll ad some period Correct aftermarket wheels and tires. I primed it. I completed my interior and have started on the engine, I painted up the Thorque Thrust wheels,Started filling the seems of the valences, and detailed the grille & tailights. It's nice to build a kit mostly out of the box Nick
Nick Winter Posted March 18, 2011 Author Posted March 18, 2011 Got the paint, foil, and under hood nearly finished. Nick
GTMust Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 Coming along nicely Nick...... keep up the good work! Tony
trogdor Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 You've shown a lot of improvement from when I first joined here
Nick Winter Posted March 18, 2011 Author Posted March 18, 2011 Thank you guys. Should eventually have an update, been trying to adjust the ride height so it dosen't look like a lowrider. Nick
Nick Winter Posted March 20, 2011 Author Posted March 20, 2011 At this point I've caught a rotten cold from last weeks Ice Fishing, yes I actually caught nothing but a cold, and well a 4 pound Rock Bass, but Pickeral only count. Anyway enough talk, the pictures can do that. BMFed my valve covers, added Engine wires and Painted my chassis. Nick
mikemodeler Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Nice start there Nick, I got one about half way done (like so many others! LOL) and yours might be the spark to get me motivated to get it done. The '67 is among the rarest of the Z-28s as only 602 were produced, making them the fewest among the 1st. Gen Camaros. Funny fact about the '69 Z-28 Camaros. They produced about 19,000 of them and I swear there are still that many on the road, all because folks have slapped badges on a fender!
Nick Winter Posted March 21, 2011 Author Posted March 21, 2011 Nice start there Nick, I got one about half way done (like so many others! LOL) and yours might be the spark to get me motivated to get it done. The '67 is among the rarest of the Z-28s as only 602 were produced, making them the fewest among the 1st. Gen Camaros. Funny fact about the '69 Z-28 Camaros. They produced about 19,000 of them and I swear there are still that many on the road, all because folks have slapped badges on a fender! Thanks Mike, I say finish your Camaro. Yes I read about the low production numbers that's why I deceided to keep this kit rather than trade it. I'd beleive that Nick
Nick Winter Posted April 9, 2011 Author Posted April 9, 2011 Well almost finished, and I'm real proud of this "Hugger"(as named by GM). Nick, let me know what you think.
Foxer Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 You're best yet Nick! I like the look of that baby.
Naydrus Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 I like that color.... its subtle.. but stands out at the same time... excellent build! Just the right amount of touches to make her look classy. (Sorry, all cars to me are female, lol) I might have to build another First Gen Camaro at some point.. I already did the Yenko, and loved it. (Its posted in the Under Glass thread) By the way, I have that EXACT engine stand too! I need more of em!
Nick Winter Posted April 10, 2011 Author Posted April 10, 2011 You're best yet Nick! I like the look of that baby. Thanks Mike, I agree, I think it is my best yet. I like that color.... its subtle.. but stands out at the same time... excellent build! Just the right amount of touches to make her look classy. (Sorry, all cars to me are female, lol) I might have to build another First Gen Camaro at some point.. I already did the Yenko, and loved it. (Its posted in the Under Glass thread) By the way, I have that EXACT engine stand too! I need more of em! Took me about 4 hours to deceide on that color, and I have yet to be disapointed in my choice. Had to strip it once, my own fault though, but since then, all is good. I have about 3 diffrent engine stands I use when I'm working on my engines, I think I need a few more I never seem to build just 3 at a time. Soon this little Hugger will be Under Glass aswell. Nick
John Teresi Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 Nick......looking good.......interior and paint with the white stripes look`s great
Nick Winter Posted April 11, 2011 Author Posted April 11, 2011 Nick......looking good.......interior and paint with the white stripes look`s great Wow thank you John, means a lot coming from a builder of your level. Nick
charlie8575 Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 Coming along very nicely, Nick. You did an especially nice job with that interior, I thought. Charlie Larkin
Nick Winter Posted April 11, 2011 Author Posted April 11, 2011 Coming along very nicely, Nick. You did an especially nice job with that interior, I thought. Charlie Larkin Thanks Charlie, I finished it now. Nick
Tony T Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 Nice looking build, Nick...the interior is fabulous!
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