The Start

[67cammy]

Found some photos of the car from when I bought it. Scanned them so the quality isnt the best. This is what I got for my $10,500. RS with a big block sitting in the engine bay on two blocks of wood. Had about four other paint jobs under the black. Bugger all rust in it though. The only panel replaced was a rear quarter which had a hit at sometime and was covered in bog.
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My partner couldn't believe I paid ten and a half grand for the "piece of crap".(I thought it was beautiful)
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In the paint shop
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Then found out I couldn't keep it left hand drive if I wanted to modify it in any way. So off to get the conversion done
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Holes for the ball vents were eventually filled in for a neater look
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Back at the paint shop.
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[67cammy]

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Started looking REAL nice when the colour was on. Considered leaving it silver.
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As each coat of the candy went on it looked better and better. Four coats of red did the trick.
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Nice bum!
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I thought it looked good before it was buffed but as he was buffing it really started to shine
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As it is today (with bigger rubber drawn in to see what it will look like after mini tubs)
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[camaro_1967rs]

Beautifull Color! very very nice.

[cluxford]

I've said it before and will say it again that colour is amazing...I love it

[muggz]

I am in love with this car! Just love the detail that is shown on the inner panels... just excellent work!

[AUSCAMARO]

What a transformation.... Magic stuff

[Downesy]

the paint colour on this car is nothing short of awesome ....

[stksuks]

I have a question for you if you dont mind? What kind of steering gear did you use on the RHD conversion and do you have any pictures of that?

Thanks Ian

[67cammy]

Hi Ian, it uses an HQ steering box. I'll put a pic of the setup in when I get my computer fixed. Having a few problems with it at the moment. If I did it again I think I'd use a rack for more clearance around extractors
Cheers

[USA-69Z]

I have a question for you if you dont mind? What kind of steering gear did you use on the RHD conversion and do you have any pictures of that?

Thanks Ian

Ian , a 'hq' is one of our local GM cars produced around 1972, very similar in configuration to the camaro. In my 69 camaro i used a aussie delivered RHD chev unit.

[BMF1968]

Who did your body work? Looks like Anthony Rachella's old shop at dry creek.

[67cammy]

Yes it was Anthony. He did the conversion. The body and paint was done at Perfection Crash at Rosewater. Roger does the paint and George does the body work. It still has to go back to Anthony so he can get the engineers report done and get it through rego. Bit of a pain now with him being at One Tree Hill though.

[67cammy]

This was hijacking Nevs thread there so I thought I'd move it to here. You could be right Steve about the wheel arch mouldings but I have my rears rolled so there wouldn't be anything there to attach them to. Looking at it now, I think it would look better with the gutter mouldings on there. Another 300 bucks!! Does this never end
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[J.J.]

looking good!!

[TUFF68]

Does this never end

Short answer.....NO, it never ends ;)

[WILD68]

i need/want one of those gutter moulding sets to, and.... the list goes on...

[AUSCAMARO]

i need/want one of those gutter moulding sets to, and.... the list goes on...

Me too :(

[Twisted67]

Love The Stance Of Your Car Dave.it Looks Really Tough.

What Size Tyres N Rims Have You Got On The Car,they Look Like 15x7 N 15x9,4.5 Backspacing?????
Do You Have Blocks In The Back Or Are The Leafs Re-set?
Are You Still Lookin At Doin The Hockey Or Bumble Bee Stripe On Your Car?
Anyway It Looks Good Without The Stripe!

Paul

[RAW454]

I think it would look better with the gutter mouldings on there.1991
Maybe some nice 427 badges too eh Dave ;) :D

In regard to your stripes etc, why not get mocked up in photoshop first? I agree with going vinyl first to try & then consider painting later when:cool: decide fave (surely wouldn't take that long). Bit is SUCH stunning paint that would not want to detract to much, just completment/finish off. A bit o chrome should do that nicely. Maybe even mockup some rocker moulds like these http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290313894336

[67cammy]

Love The Stance Of Your Car Dave.it Looks Really Tough.

What Size Tyres N Rims Have You Got On The Car,they Look Like 15x7 N 15x9,4.5 Backspacing?????
Do You Have Blocks In The Back Or Are The Leafs Re-set?
Are You Still Lookin At Doin The Hockey Or Bumble Bee Stripe On Your Car?
Anyway It Looks Good Without The Stripe!

Paul

Hey Paul. 15x6 with 3 3/8" BS, 15x8 with 4 1/2" BS. 195x65 front and 27x10.5 Hooziers which have 8.3" of tread width. I have 2" blocks in there at the moment because it will have to come up to get it through its inspection but eventually I want to reset the leafs to where it sits now. Yep still seriously thinking about the stripe. More chrome seems the go at the moment.

[67cammy]

[QUOTE=RAW454;15412]Maybe some nice 427 badges too eh Dave ;) :D[/QUOTE

Yes they will be going on Deano. I don't want to put them on until I have the 427 in there though. I'll have to look into this photo shop thing.

[Aussiecamaroowner]

Mate, quick question. Was the grille badge off the shelf or did you have to modify to fit?

[67cammy]

No modifications to it. Bought it as it is. The bend in it was very close to the angle of the grill. Just got it from the local speed shop. The grill and the badge have been sold now and there is a standard 67 grill in there.

[RAW454]

Dave, here's one with similar colour, 67 grille, silver bumblebee & wheel arch trim mouldings, if it helps with the thought process (Or at least a base to photoshop the stripe onto a same-angle shot of your car...or your wheel on this one :p)

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fully-Restored-A-C-Everything-Upgraded-Extra-Sharp_W0QQitemZ290320609544QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS

[blackoutsteve]

3rd pic, first post. LHD firewall pic.
Obviously an original A/C car.. But what is the hole to the right of the booster mounting studs in this picture? -To the top-left of the loom bulkhead connector..
Does/did this car have power windows?

http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1310&d=1232846662

[67cammy]

Oooh Deano you did good. That looks really similar in colour to mine and the stripe looks excellent in silver. I put the Camaro emblems on the gaurds today (nerve racking, drilling holes in the gaurds) and I've got the rocker panel moulds coming. Definitely putting the gutter moulds on and probably the wheel arch moulds too. I painted the 427 badges in white and tried them on the side of the cowl and I reckon they look pretty tough. I'll put a pic on soon. Thanks for finding that

[67cammy]

3rd pic, first post. LHD firewall pic.
Obviously an original A/C car.. But what is the hole to the right of the booster mounting studs in this picture? -To the top-left of the loom bulkhead connector..
Does/did this car have power windows?

http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1310&d=1232846662

Don't know Steve. Yes it did have A/C originally. It didn't have power windows when I got it, the inner door panels are the same ones I got with the car with normal winder handles ( a bit neater though ) :)
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[RAW454]

Is that a LHD-pointing guage cluster with mounts angled to the right (so gauges painting straight? Looks like a non-directional panel but I didn't know they existed...? Did that make any sense at all? Ha!!

[blackoutsteve]

Just wondering.. On 68 & 9s the hole there is used for the headlamp doors on Rally Sports for the vacuum hoses to the headlamp switch, but 67s were electric..
The other hole very close to that position was the power cable for the convertible top (yours is a coupe) or of course, the power windows..

Just curious.. ;)

[67cammy]

Is that a LHD-pointing guage cluster with mounts angled to the right (so gauges painting straight? Looks like a non-directional panel but I didn't know they existed...? Did that make any sense at all? Ha!!

I think the light is playing a few tricks there. I made that up out of a flat piece of metal and used Autometer bezels to try and face them to the right as much as I could. They look like they're facing more forward than they actually are

[RAW454]

I made that up out of a flat piece of metal Nice work dude - I assumed it was a Covan style jigger. Is what I'd like but not much good for RHD :o http://covansclassic.com/product_info.php?cPath=3_10_24&products_id=3
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[67cammy]

Just a few pics of the Cammy when we took it out for a photo session for a possible article in Nitro Street n Strip. Took it by trailer to Port Adelaide and hopefully that will be the last time I have to mess around with trailers! I think it looks light on the front end and am thinking about a front spoiler. Yes? No?
The photographer took 400 shots! some lying on a hot road, up a ladder, can't wait to see the pics
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[Twisted67]

Nice pics there dave.
The new rims look REAL nice mate.
It looks like the frontend needs to come down an inch or so imo??
I hate car trailers to dave,the last time i put mine on one i hit the front header panel and scratched off my ss stripe :( grrrrrr!!tilt tray truck for me from now on if i have to move it.
Look forward to seeing pics from the photo shoot soon??

[Nev68]

Just a few pics of the Cammy when we took it out for a photo session for a possible article in Nitro Street n Strip. Took it by trailer to Port Adelaide and hopefully that will be the last time I have to mess around with trailers! I think it looks light on the front end and am thinking about a front spoiler. Yes? No?
The photographer took 400 shots! some lying on a hot road, up a ladder, can't wait to see the pics

It was a nice day for photos today Dave.
Lucky you didn't catch the change in weather.
Your car looks bloody beeeautiful when it catches the sun.

What issue will the car appear in?

I vote no for the front spoiler.
The wife thinks we need a back spoiler (I voted no on that one too)

[WILD68]

Nice Dave, she looks absolutely perfect to me..

[67cammy]

Thanks Jamie.
Paul, yes I agree with you. I don't want to touch the front until it goes through Regency. It WILL be coming down a bit. Put lowering blocks in for today but they will come out for Regency and then get the springs reset.
Nev, there's no guarantee it's getting in there. Just have to wait and see :)

[454 NUTTR]

look's tuff there dave nice shine

[RAW454]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!! Trickrims & nice balance of chrome to set it all off. Agree the height balance is out by an inch - Could always raise the rear half & lower the front half if didn't want TOO low all round... Front spoiler is a $40 tryout (aftermarket) - I'll take it off your hands if didn't want to keep. But I'd suss that after height sorted. Well done champ!!

PS - What do your rear tyres equal in metric?

[AUSCAMARO]

Definately looks the goods now with the drip rail chrome etc and those rims look real nice!

[Sfinx]

Looks good, I'd put the front spoiler on it though, but that's my taste, front makes for a tougher look front on.

[454 NUTTR]

just having a look once more at your pic i like how it sit's squat in the ass front just up a bit with that 90/10 launch look and spoiler's :confused: no way keep them nice clean line u have now put the spoiler on a commodore or sumthing :eek: :eek: that will up set a few he he he:D :D

[cluxford]

Such a nice car, Congrats Dave mag article well worth it. Love the stance, and love the new wheels

[18htan]

Hey Dave,

That is looking amazing!

I think the Silver stripe would be the perfect addition!

[TUFF68]

Colour looks amazing with the sun shining on it, love the stance as well - looks TUFF. I would'nt put a front spoiler on it though....

[67cammy]

Nice pics there dave.
The new rims look REAL nice mate.
It looks like the frontend needs to come down an inch or so imo??
I hate car trailers to dave,the last time i put mine on one i hit the front header panel and scratched off my ss stripe :( grrrrrr!!tilt tray truck for me from now on if i have to move it.
Look forward to seeing pics from the photo shoot soon??

Paul, when I was putting it on, the chain hit the bumper and my heart skipped a beat for a second thinking it was going to get the paint. :o

[67cammy]

just having a look once more at your pic i like how it sit's squat in the ass front just up a bit with that 90/10 launch look and spoiler's :confused: no way keep them nice clean line u have now put the spoiler on a commodore or sumthing :eek: :eek: that will up set a few he he he:D :D

Scott I like that look too, so Im in two minds as per usual. I think I might leave it for a while and not rush into changing it.

[67cammy]

Colour looks amazing with the sun shining on it, love the stance as well - looks TUFF. I would'nt put a front spoiler on it though....

Hey Marty, the pics still can't get across what this paint is like. Hopefully the photographers will be able to show it better. Think I might forget the spoiler idea for now. I always rush into stuff and regret it later. :o

[S[_]SPECT]

About where the front should sit (IMO)
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr195/SI_ISPECT/Cart/PShop%20Mods/DavesHeight.jpg

[USA-69Z]

Dave , also , just my opinion... get two of the wide stainless trims that run along top of doors .Check out my old blue 68 in my build thread ..They look good and would finish the trim up. There are two widths in these trims , mine was the wider versions. (deluxe) If you think its **** just ignore this !:p

Gav

[RAW454]

get two of the wide stainless trims that run along top of doors.They don't do 'em for 67's Gav coz vent window...

PS - Nice lowerage Birchy! Top skills... :)

[67cammy]

Dave , also , just my opinion... get two of the wide stainless trims that run along top of doors .Check out my old blue 68 in my build thread ..They look good and would finish the trim up. There are two widths in these trims , mine was the wider versions. (deluxe) If you think its **** just ignore this !:p

Gav

Gav I agree they do look good..but as Deano said.

[67cammy]

SPECT;25074']About where the front should sit (IMO)
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr195/SI_ISPECT/Cart/PShop%20Mods/DavesHeight.jpg

Nice Birchy. How far do you reckon that came down. I hate decision making. I like it low and I like the drag racey up too!

[67cammy]

PS - What do your rear tyres equal in metric?

Deano I'm not too sure. They say there's 8.3" of tread width which converted to mm is only 210. Just measured them and there is 210mm of tread on the ground. Just measured my 195 fronts and there is 160mm of tread width. So I'm guessing the 195 is section width which the back ones have 10.5". That converts to a smidge over 265mm. They are a lot wider than the 195's so I think that would be right. :confused:

[S[_]SPECT]

Nice Birchy. How far do you reckon that came down. I hate decision making. I like it low and I like the drag racey up too!

No idea Dave, I just brought it down till it looked a match for the rear.
It's hard to tell because of the shadow.

The original looks as though the top of the guard is level with the top of the tread, the lowered one its just come down over the tread and is about where tread meets sidewall..

If you're really keen.. draw some 1/2" or 1" level markings on the tyre in chalk, then take a side on shot..
I can lower it to each of the marks.. and you'll have height references.

[USA-69Z]

Gav I agree they do look good..but as Deano said.

Ahh , i didnt even think of that...so there is no trim available for 67s along that section? paint the bastard 'silverfrost' then :D

[67cammy]

Ahh , i didnt even think of that...so there is no trim available for 67s along that section? paint the bastard 'silverfrost' then :D

:D Not that I know of. I was thinking of modifying some at one time but put it in the 'too hard can't be bothered basket'.

[Nev68]

:D Not that I know of. I was thinking of modifying some at one time but put it in the 'too hard can't be bothered basket'.

Be carful with the trims on the top of the door Dave,
They are like razor blades.
They look nice but you've gotta be careful putting them on (and you'll probably need to take out the door glass to drill holes to fit them)

[67cammy]

They look nice but you've gotta be careful putting them on (and you'll probably need to take out the door glass to drill holes to fit them)

Well that clinches it Nev. There is no way I'm mucking around taking the glass out. I had enough fun putting it in! I do like the look of them though.

[67cammy]

Hopefully this works. This is from last Sunday before it went on the trailer. Picture is all squashed up for some reason (anyone know why?) but a good time was had by all :D This is taking off in second gear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqlT1Sc2vBE

[67cammy]

A couple more from Port Adelaide. Pity about the quality
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1mRN9iP9VA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StsDwzUkCZo

[68cmaro]

Looking & sounding sensational Dave, I bet you can't wait to get it licensed

Cheers CHRIS

[WILD68]

Nice one Dave, she sounds as good as she looks:D

[Nev68]

A couple more from Port Adelaide. Pity about the quality
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1mRN9iP9VA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StsDwzUkCZo

Very nice Dave.
Sounds good and looks even better.
I've got an idea, you take your car to Regency on the same day as I go, everyone will be looking at your car and just to get me out of the way I'll sail through.:D

[RAW454]

Luuurve that sound. What cam is in it?

[cluxford]

Dave, music to my ears

[67cammy]

Luuurve that sound. What cam is in it?

Just a very small Crane hydraulic. 218@0.050 but the lobe seperation angle is only 106* which gives it the note that I wanted. ;)

[tonner]

Looking great Dave and as others have said it sounds the real deal as well.

Greg

[67cammy]

Looks good, can't wait to see it with the paper off.
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Nev

Not a good pic but you get the idea anyway. Looks more white than anything in this shot. I'll try and get some decent shots but my camera isnt that good :) Told the painter his next mission is to try and match a 4" cowl hood. He's confident of matching it. He'll have this bonnet next to it (covered) and keep checking until he gets the right shade. That's way down the track though.
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[69SS]

Awesome Dave, I think it really makes a difference IMO, cant tell you how much I like!! The ding was definitely a good omen..

[67cammy]

[QUOTE=69SS;2796 The ding was definitely a good omen..[/QUOTE]

Yes Lindsay I think you're right. Hopefully no more dings though! :o

[69SS]

Yes Lindsay I think you're right. Hopefully no more dings though! :o

Yeah, its like holding a new born baby.. I cr*p myself when ever I am doing something around the duco..

[felixthadog]

Please excuse my n00biness, but wasn't this Camaro a factory RS? :confused:

Matthew

[cluxford]

I didn't think that would look as great as it does.

In fact it looks so good, it's almost a shame you didn't do a hockey stripe

[Twisted67]

Looks great Dave!!:D :D :D

[blackoutsteve]

Please excuse my n00biness, but wasn't this Camaro a factory RS? :confused:

Matthew

The 1.00" hole for Z22 (RS) is (was) there..

http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1310&d=1232846662

[felixthadog]

The 1.00" hole for Z22 (RS) is (was) there..

http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1310&d=1232846662

So it was converted from an RS back to a standard 68? :eek:

Matthew

[67cammy]

So it was converted from an RS back to a standard 68? :eek:

Matthew

Yes it was an RS. But I like the look of the headlights and indicators. I wasnt concerned with originality on this. Still has the RS gaurds, just made spacers to bring the headlights out.
Steve, what is the 1" hole for?

[blackoutsteve]

The grommet for the vacuum lines that open the headlamp doors via the headlamp switch..

UPC 0-8.5 & RPO Z22-A11 of the 68 Factory Assembly Manual. ;)

http://i.ebayimg.com/20/!BfSyB,w!2k~$(KGrHqEOKjkEryOH8j-qBL!tIMT2fQ~~_35.JPG

[RAW454]

Congrats Dave! Stripe looks mint. Like a different car! Think I said before, but adding that chrome lower sill moulding sets it off SO well - Espesh with the rims. Bring on more pix! Getting close now ,eh...

[felixthadog]

Yes it was an RS. But I like the look of the headlights and indicators. I wasnt concerned with originality on this. Still has the RS gaurds, just made spacers to bring the headlights out.

No worries, I have seen standard 68s converted to RS clones but I have never seen an RS converted to a standard 68 (until now). Each to their own ;)

Matthew

[67cammy]

Congrats Dave! Stripe looks mint. Like a different car! Think I said before, but adding that chrome lower sill moulding sets it off SO well - Espesh with the rims. Bring on more pix! Getting close now ,eh...

Yep Deano getting close. After seeing the photo of Pauls car with his new wheels Im putting on the wheel arch moulds too. Will put pics up after they're on.

[AUSCAMARO]

That looks stellar Dave. Makes a huge difference to the look of the car...

[67cammy]

Got one side of the moulds put on today. Finishes it off nice I reckon.
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This gives an idea of the matallic in the silver. The camera still cant catch this red. Cant wait to see Chris's yellow
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[Nev68]

[QUOTE=67cammy;28359]Got one side of the moulds put on today. Finishes it off nice I reckon.


This gives an idea of the matallic in the silver. The camera still cant catch this red. Cant wait to see Chris's yellow
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Dave, It'll look great on the move on a nice sunny Adelaide day.
Bet you can't wait to get the inspection out of the way.
What else do you have to do?

[67cammy]

Dave, It'll look great on the move on a nice sunny Adelaide day.
Bet you can't wait to get the inspection out of the way.
What else do you have to do?

Yes..what do they call that? A conundrum? It will look good on the move but I won't get to see it! All I'll see is the interior which is a shame coz I love seeing these on the road. I'll be reduced to trying to get glimpses of its reflection in shop windows :(
Not much to do. Rear brake lines which Anthony is doing. Speedo cable and seat belts. Anthony has some belts to use for Regency and I have Morris three pointers here for after Reg. I think that's pretty much it. Oh...and maybe change the shifter to a Quicksilver.

[Nev68]

Yes..what do they call that? A conundrum? It will look good on the move but I won't get to see it! All I'll see is the interior which is a shame coz I love seeing these on the road. I'll be reduced to trying to get glimpses of its reflection in shop windows :(
Not much to do. Rear brake lines which Anthony is doing. Speedo cable and seat belts. Anthony has some belts to use for Regency and I have Morris three pointers here for after Reg. I think that's pretty much it. Oh...and maybe change the shifter to a Quicksilver.

Not much to do then.

Bugger the shop windows, keep your eyes on the road, unless you are stopped at the lights.
You'll have to keep your eyes on the other drivers gawking at your car.

Mine was nearly run off the road on when it was on the back of a tow truck because of some goose looking at the Camaro and not the road.


I've got a brand new Megashifter (I think it's a Megashifter) if you need to borrow something for the day.
It's for a LH drive though.

[67cammy]

I've got a brand new Megashifter (I think it's a Megashifter) if you need to borrow something for the day.
It's for a LH drive though.

Thanks for the offer Nev but that's OK. If I have to change shifters it will be for good. I'd like to stay as legal as possible and not change it back again :)

[AUSCAMARO]

WOW, thats looks great!! Some tyre shine on the tyres and your ready for a car show or two!!

[cluxford]

Got one side of the moulds put on today. Finishes it off nice I reckon.
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Dave, that looks awesome, if I wasn't so hooked on yellow I would paint my car that candy red, stunning

[tonner]

Love it Dave, looks awesome.

Greg

[camaro_1967rs]

The silver bumblebee has completed the car, looks good.

[69SS]

even nicer now its out in the sun !!!

[chevguy]

Bloody nice is all I can say how your car is coming up mate.

[Nev68]

Just a few pics of the Cammy when we took it out for a photo session for a possible article in Nitro Street n Strip. Took it by trailer to Port Adelaide and hopefully that will be the last time I have to mess around with trailers! I think it looks light on the front end and am thinking about a front spoiler. Yes? No?
The photographer took 400 shots! some lying on a hot road, up a ladder, can't wait to see the pics
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Dave, I keep checking out Nitro but haven't seen your car.
Do they give you any idea if / when they will show it in the mag?

[67cammy]

Dave, I keep checking out Nitro but haven't seen your car.
Do they give you any idea if / when they will show it in the mag?

Nev, there's no guarantee it will be getting in there. The photographer sends in the shots and it's up to them whether they use them or not. He only sent them in last week so I dunno. He sent me a disk with 150 shots on it last week. I reckon it would of been better taking photos as it is now.
Do you think you'll have your car going for the Motorplex cruise on the 26th?

[Nev68]

Nev, there's no guarantee it will be getting in there. The photographer sends in the shots and it's up to them whether they use them or not. He only sent them in last week so I dunno. He sent me a disk with 150 shots on it last week. I reckon it would of been better taking photos as it is now.
Do you think you'll have your car going for the Motorplex cruise on the 26th?

Dave, with or without the stripe your car is stunning and either way worthy of a magazine.
Dunno if I'll be right by January 26th, I hope so but you know how the best plans can go off the rails.

[RAW454]

Hey Dave, can you pls post your wheel/tyre specs? Or link to rim thread where they are? And suspension scoop if poss ;)

Coz rear looking SO sweet in you avatar.. Ta!

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[67cammy]

Hey Dave, can you pls post your wheel/tyre specs? Or link to rim thread where they are? And suspension scoop if poss ;)


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Here ya go Deano. Wheels are 15x6 with 3 1/2" BS. 15x8 with 4" BS (diff is about an inch shorter than stock). Tyres are 195x65's and Hoozier 27x10.5 which have 8.3" of tread width.
The rear suspension in the top pic is with a set of 2" lowering blocks in there (avatar). Im used to the height as it sits now without the blocks so Im not getting the springs reset as I planned to. The springs are from Calvert Racing (makers of Caltracs) and are the split monoleafs which Im pretty sure are 1" lowered (been a while).
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[RAW454]

Hoozier 27x10.5 which have 8.3" of tread width.
Thanks bud. So in metric are the rears closest to 255/60 you reckon? Just re-read the whole journey & look forward to the next installment :)

[67cammy]

Hmm..I'm not exactly sure but it sounds about right I think. Might even be 65. Im sure some helpful person can work that one out for us :)

[blackoutsteve]

Thanks bud. So in metric are the rears closest to 255/60 you reckon? Just re-read the whole journey & look forward to the next installment :)

10.5" = 266.7 or 265mm

27" tall - 15"(rim) = 12" /2 (each sidewall) = 6" or 150mm

265 X .6 (60series) = 159mm
265 X .55 (55 series) = 146mm

A 265/55 is closest which is 1" shorter than a 275/60, or 1/2 shorter from the center.

Searching 265/55-15 at Tirerack says: Sorry, there are no tires available in the size you selected. Please select a new size.

Get the right leaves Deano. :)

[RAW454]

Very sad day Dave :( But good luck with the sale.. Hope you get as mcuh as possible for it - Is surely worth it ;). But if the high-roller buyers are not there, of course hope you find a way to keep & enjoy.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Chevrolet-Camaro-1967-Chev-Monaro-Coupe-Drag_W0QQitemZ320505280497

[Nev68]

Very sad day Dave :( But good luck with the sale.. Hope you get as mcuh as possible for it - Is surely worth it ;). But if the high-roller buyers are not there, of course hope you find a way to keep & enjoy.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Chevrolet-Camaro-1967-Chev-Monaro-Coupe-Drag_W0QQitemZ320505280497

:(:confused:

[AUSCAMARO]

Wtf???

[Twisted67]

Dave,why????
How come??
WTF!!!

You cant sell it after all the time and effort youve put into it!!!
:(:(:(:(:(

[67cammy]

Well....believe me I don't want to sell. My work situation has taken a turn for the worse lately. Selling will free up some much needed funds. Although I have put it on Ebay I don't really expect or want it to sell. A lot of interest already but I havent seen many Camaros sell for decent money on Ebay. I guess Im just feeling the water but if the unexpected happens and the reserve gets met I'll have to take it. I cant afford not to :(. I'll still get something else but it will be something I can drive and do up at the same time. Most of this car is financed by the dreaded credit cards which is fine if you're working and can pay them off but not good when the work dries up. Anyway, it probably won't sell and I'll have no choice but to struggle on, and maybe the work situation will change. :)

[cluxford]

Dave, what do you do for a crust, maybe one of us know someone who knows someone....

Family finances come first, there can always be more cars !

But I bet you'll be gutted if she goes

[67cammy]

Another one in a mag. Woohoo! This months NITRO
489348944895

[cluxford]

Looks great Dave, you must be stoked.

Has that convinced you not to sell ?

[67cammy]

Hey Chris, Im in two minds at the moment. A guy just came to have a look and has offered a big heap of CASH for it. i didnt take it but he's coming back tomorrow and I said I'd think it over. It would give me enough to buy something else (nice black 69 Corvette on Ebay for $30,000 at the moment) and pay off some debt. :confused::confused:

[Nev68]

Another one in a mag. Woohoo! This months NITRO
489348944895

Excellent.
I have been watching Nitro since you told us about the photo shoot.
I'll have to go and buy the mag.

[USA-69Z]

Hey Chris, Im in two minds at the moment. A guy just came to have a look and has offered a big heap of CASH for it. i didnt take it but he's coming back tomorrow and I said I'd think it over. It would give me enough to buy something else (nice black 69 Corvette on Ebay for $30,000 at the moment) and pay off some debt. :confused::confused:

Dave , i sold my blue 68 when a guy offered me big dollars , i first found a replacement which was my corvette for 28g off 'carsales'...but it wasnt long before i sold the vette (6months later) and bought the 69 i have now.. the vette just didnt have the same character as a camaro... but it did work out in the end.. but then again 69 vettes are nice :cool:
moral of my story is - i realized later i shouldnt have sold the 68..

[cluxford]

moral of my story is - i realized later i shouldnt have sold the 68..

Gav, that's obvious, 68's rule !!!

[67cammy]

Dave , i sold my blue 68 when a guy offered me big dollars , i first found a replacement which was my corvette for 28g off 'carsales'...but it wasnt long before i sold the vette (6months later) and bought the 69 i have now.. the vette just didnt have the same character as a camaro... but it did work out in the end.. but then again 69 vettes are nice :cool:
moral of my story is - i realized later i shouldnt have sold the 68..

Gav, that all looks very familiar hey. The same as I am going through at the moment. I've thought about the offer and decided not to take it unless he comes up another $5,000 which is the reserve price of $55,000. Im already losing a heap of dollars as it is. CASH sounds REALLY good though....s**t, now I'm thinking again.

[USA-69Z]

I think you will regret the sale even if it was 70g...i dont think you can put a price on love;) but do what you feel you have too...i went the long way around it , but i now have another car and im happy...after all its just another car , theres plenty of good buys around at the moment it seems.

[AUSCAMARO]

:(

Thats a pitty Dave... Looks great in the mag though :D

[WILD68]

Congrats on the Mag Dave, looks good. Ive always said i would never sell my Camaro, but if we really needed the $$$ i would consider it, tough decision and one that will be regeretted no doubt.

[blackoutsteve]

Hey Dave, can't you just park it and forget you own it for a while?
Pay your debts and then get back into it..:)
If you sell it and try to replace later, it will cost you much more.

[Nev68]

Hey Dave,
Checked out the Nitro magazine article.
The 67 looks great, although I think some of the other shots you showed were a little better than those in the mag, I suppose they only have so much space. (But.. it still looks fantastic)
I see "USmuscle" got a little mention.

I'd suggest the current bid on Ebay is only 50% ($41K at the moment) of what you should take, but in the end only you know what you need to do.
I know it's hard but you have to take the emotion out of the decision.
Look at the numbers and take everything into account.
(BTW you can't even buy a decent HQ coupe for $30K now, and hatchback Torana's are even worse, the $'s being asked are getting ridiculous)
Keep the 67 if you can.

[alp003]

I recall a time when a GTS Monaro, SLR 5000, SS Torana and many of the other Aussie muscle cars were affordable but at the same time American Muscle Cars were way out of reach. I'm talking late 1980's and 1990's. I turned down an immaculate restored SLR 5000 for $6000 and a Bathurst Monaro for under $10,000. I was worried about the cost of petrol, insurance, etc, silly me! If I could have my time again I would of taken out a loan, bought a warehouse and filled it with Aussie Muscle!!!

A GTS HQ Coupe was recently advertised on Ebay for $75,000.

Keep the Camaro (if you can), now days American Muscle cars represent better value for money. They are also much cheaper to restore/repair due the availability of restoration parts. All the best with which ever decision you make.

[67cammy]

Thanks for all your input guys. Due to your comments and pressure from the other half and the barman and..and...I've decided to struggle on and keep it. It is now off Ebay. One of the things I am not rapped about this car is the small block. So Im breaking it up and selling off and finishing the big block. Not the highly strung 427 but a (cheaper) mild 454. Hyper pistons, cast crank. I already have a lot of the gear for it so wont take much to get it together. I'll put it in before Regency so it gets registered with the big block. So very soon I'll be pulling the motor. I feel a bit regenerated now. Then mini tubs and Autodrags and I'll call it quits. Question.. can I use the same engine mounts from the small block? Thanks for all your positive comments. :D

[xss 454]

Thanks for all your input guys. Due to your comments and pressure from the other half and the barman and..and...I've decided to struggle on and keep it. It is now off Ebay. One of the things I am not rapped about this car is the small block. So Im breaking it up and selling off and finishing the big block. Not the highly strung 427 but a (cheaper) mild 454. Hyper pistons, cast crank. I already have a lot of the gear for it so wont take much to get it together. I'll put it in before Regency so it gets registered with the big block. So very soon I'll be pulling the motor. I feel a bit regenerated now. Then mini tubs and Autodrags and I'll call it quits. Question.. can I use the same engine mounts from the small block? Thanks for all your positive comments. :D

Hi Dave I've got a couple of aussie muscle cars that I absolutely love but I reckon the gen 1 camaros are gods gift to us rev heads and I also reckon that if you did sell it you be kicking yourself for years as we've all been there done that. And also your asking price in my opinion too low for a car of that quality and I agree with Steve that if you can then just park it till you get cashed up go from there. Good luck with your situation and I hope it works out your way. Cheers Brett

[cluxford]

Dave,

You can use same mounts, but...

The GM BBC mounts shifted the motor up 1" and over to the right 1" for header clearance on steering column

I don't have the frame mounts any more as I gave those to Ray

But I think I have a spare set of brand new motor mounts, let me check the garage...

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Dave, I hav a set of SBC motor mounts, probably no good to you but give me a yell if you want em

[RAW454]

Good to hear mate :) Hope your financial situation gets back on top, but feels the right move after all you've been thourgh & not even enjoyed a cruise...

So, a RHD red '67 with mild 454 and Autodrags you say? Now there's a familiar sounding formula :p:D

[67cammy]

Dave,

You can use same mounts, but...

The GM BBC mounts shifted the motor up 1" and over to the right 1" for header clearance on steering column

[/COLOR]Dave, I hav a set of SBC motor mounts, probably no good to you but give me a yell if you want em

Chris, I can use the motor mounts I have on the small block at the moment right? I have small block frame mounts. If I use small block frame mounts does that also move the motor forward or backward? 1" higher for the motor is ok coz I want a 4" cowl anyway. Am I better off using small block frame mounts or big block? :confused::confused:

[cluxford]

Dave, I'm no expert but here is what I do know

BBC needs to move for standard header clearance (and break booster clearance).

So if all standard best to use BBC frame and motor mounts, will move motor up and to the right (does not move it forward or backward as far as I know)

If doing after market headers, you can get away with SBC frame and motor mounts

As mine was pretty custom anyway, I actually just have frame mounts (BBC) and a half inch spacer between the frame mount and the block. I did this to get the motor sitting down lower

Not sure if the above helps or not, but yeah you can use SBC mounts, but might have clearance issues (will fit but might be real tight)

Here's mine

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_3196.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_3199.jpg

[RAW454]

For what worth, I have SBC mounts & fits fine (RHD with booster on LHS, 'unique' extractors & normal/non-tall valve covers). Wiper motor was tight but Newport/DSE ones clear easy.

[67cammy]

A couple of pics before it goes in for the diff shortening. these are the 3 3/8'' backspace so I'll measure the overall length after its cut to let anyone who's interested know what it needs to be to fit it all in without tubs. The bum will definitely need to come down a bit too.
5334

5335

[Nev68]

A couple of pics before it goes in for the diff shortening. these are the 3 3/8'' backspace so I'll measure the overall length after its cut to let anyone who's interested know what it needs to be to fit it all in without tubs. The bum will definitely need to come down a bit too.




Look's nice Dave.
I do agree it will look better a little lower in the rear end.
You can't go wrong with Convo's.
I think they have become a bit of a classic wheel.

[blackoutsteve]

So, how come you're not fitting 4.5" BS Convos and leaving the diff as is? What am I missing?

[Nev68]

Dave, Do you have any issues with exhaust hitting the leaf spring?
It looks like you have a similar location of the exhaust tip to my car but I have just started to get a clash of exhaust with the spring, especially on the driver side (RH) over road bumps (maybe I'm getting too fat)
Any chance of a photo of that area on your beast?

[RAW454]

So, how come you're not fitting 4.5" BS Convos and leaving the diff as is? What am I missing?
5336:D :cool:

[67cammy]

So, how come you're not fitting 4.5" BS Convos and leaving the diff as is? What am I missing?

I just like the look of more dish. If I was financial Id go further but this will do me for now.

[67cammy]

Dave, Do you have any issues with exhaust hitting the leaf spring?
Her ya go Nev, as you can see I have plenty of clearance. The spring is 2 1/2'' wide (stock width?) but the exhaust is 2 1/2" to the mufflers and then reduces to 2 1/4" over the diff and to the end.
5341

[blackoutsteve]

I just like the look of more dish. If I was financial Id go further but this will do me for now.

A big modification and muck around for something most people wont notice IMO.

[RAW454]

A big modification and muck around for something most people wont notice IMO.Haha.. pretty funny comment coming from you of all ppl Steve! How many billions of big-effort mods on your project that will never even been seen?:p Is only one opinion that matters, not that of "most people" ;)

I sure as hell can see the mega increase in 'toughness' compared to my 4.5"bs C'lines & well jealous. And looks horn. Nice work Dave :cool::cool: I reckon these may be keepers :D

[blackoutsteve]

To go to the effort and expense of shortening a diff as opposed to buy wheels that already fit is what I mean.
If only the parts I had to make were available off the shelf. I refuse to own a RHD hack-job. :)

Sorry Dave,.. I don't mean to down-talk what you're doing.. I just think the shortening is a tad excessive to a much easier solution. It's not a 12 bolt you're doing it to is it?? :p.
No doubt that a deep dish looks great!

[cluxford]

I love those Dave, if they made Convo's in 17's they'd be on mine in a heart beat.....

Will look very tough wider and lower

[Nev68]

Her ya go Nev, as you can see I have plenty of clearance. The spring is 2 1/2'' wide (stock width?) but the exhaust is 2 1/2" to the mufflers and then reduces to 2 1/4" over the diff and to the end.

Thanks Dave,
My exhaust is 2 1/2" all the way but you seem to have a lot more clearance.
I'll have to take mine back the exhuast place to get the last couple of bends tweaked a bit.

[67cammy]

Haha.. pretty funny comment coming from you of all ppl Steve! How many billions of big-effort mods on your project that will never even been seen?:p Is only one opinion that matters, not that of "most people" ;)

I sure as hell can see the mega increase in 'toughness' compared to my 4.5"bs C'lines & well jealous. And looks horn. Nice work Dave :cool::cool: I reckon these may be keepers :D

Cheers Deano. I'm sure these will be keepers (although I said that about the last three sets), they just feel right at the moment.

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I love those Dave, if they made Convo's in 17's they'd be on mine in a heart beat.....

Will look very tough wider and lower

I agree Chris. Can't wait to get them tucked in a bit and lower it. Wow, imagine that, 17" Convos on your car. That's an awsome thought right there :eek:

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To go to the effort and expense of shortening a diff as opposed to buy wheels that already fit is what I mean.

:)It's alright Steve it's not a 12 bolt. Ive had the wheels that already fit but want to go deeper with the dish. I don't have many options here :(

[RAW454]

Hey Dave, what's been going on with this gleaming beastie the last 6 months?;):)

[USA-69Z]

yeah Dave you been laying low lately :confused:

[67cammy]

Well...yes I have been laying low lately. Not much happening at all but it seems that may change next week (fingers crossed). Ready for my little rant?
My financial situation has been getting worse lately and have seriously been thinking of selling to dig myself out of a bit of debt. It seems Ive been living a Camaro lifestyle on a Hyundi budget. Anyhoo Ive been trying to get the car in to the guy who will be doing the engineers report and getting it ready and taking through Regency for over a year now with a few promises over the last four months of " I'll have it in a couple of weeks". Finally it looks as though it is going to happen as they called me last week ( Ive always contacted them) to say the tow truck guy will pick it up sometime next week. Woohoo! Sort of bitter sweet coz Im 99% sure Ill have to sell after its registered. Not before I do a bit of cruising though. Have to go on one of those Zipple cruises for sure.
Changed back wheels on the car. Plans were to shorten the diff after rego for the deep dish rims but I dont see the point of doing that if it has to go so I have 4-1/2" BS ones on there now. Here are a few pics as of this morning with 1-1/2" blocks. About to go out in the shed and take them out for next week. Not looking forward to it as its 36 here today!
7295

7296

7297

P.S. Do you reckon I should paint my petrol tank black? Cheers guys..

[Nev68]

Always love the look of you car in the sun Dave.
Good luck with the rego inspection.

It will be a shame if you have to sell it.

I can't make the Zippel cruise tonight but there is another one on in early January.
I hope to be at the January cruise and hopefully I'll catch up with you and your car.

Don't mind the tank the way you have it

[chevguy]

I didn't like my drop tank in the alloy but I don't mind yours at all. Said it before but that's one hornbag of a car bud.

[YenkoSC]

I think you should leave your tank the way it is, goes good with the tail light surrounds. Shame you have to sell your pride and joy :(

[cluxford]

Good luck Dave on both accounts, rego and your decision, whatever you decide it will be the right thing, as hard as it will be selling, debt ain't no fun....

I hope you get to keep it as it truly is one awesome camaro, that colour is just amazing

[67cammy]

Thanks guys. Definitely not a decision I would choose to make if I didn't have to but it may be the only way out for me. I'll get something else though if I do have to take that path but I really hope it doesn't come to that.
Theres always the 31 million dollar Lotto on the 31st.
Nev, hopefully it will be on the road by then (was told he needs it for two weeks) but you just never know.

[Nev68]

Thanks guys. Definitely not a decision I would choose to make if I didn't have to but it may be the only way out for me. I'll get something else though if I do have to take that path but I really hope it doesn't come to that.
Theres always the 31 million dollar Lotto on the 31st.
Nev, hopefully it will be on the road by then (was told he needs it for two weeks) but you just never know.

2 weeks.
It might be your Christmas present:D
Are you using a new engineer or the original person?

[67cammy]

No the original. He has it down to a fine art so there will be no dramas getting it through. He'll just change whatever needs to be changed. I doubt before Christmas but you never know. If he gets stuck in to it it may happen which will be unreal after all this time. And to think my original plan was to spend about 20k to tidy it up and drive it! That plan definitely didn't work, that was spent just on body and paint! :o

[Nev68]

Dave,
Any updates on insepction / rego?

[J.J.]

Get it registered, start doing some weddings in the car to help your financial situation and keep it!

[67cammy]

Get it registered, start doing some weddings in the car to help your financial situation and keep it!

Hey JJ, that's a very interesting idea. I will have to look into that one. I'm pretty sure here in SA they just came up with some new laws to make it harder for anyone to hire out their car for weddings. Why is it always SA? I'll do some research on that one but it is a good idea.

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Dave,
Any updates on insepction / rego?

Hey Nev, well they have the car. The engineer has supposedly looked at it. I was told they'd get stuck in and have it for two weeks and I think that was a couple of months ago now! They did ring me last week and let me know I cant have my little indicators under the bumper so they are changing those. I wouldn't think it will be in there too much longer.. but then it did take a year and a half for them to take it off me to do what they're doing. Maybe this week (joke).

[J.J.]

Hey JJ, that's a very interesting idea. I will have to look into that one. I'm pretty sure here in SA they just came up with some new laws to make it harder for anyone to hire out their car for weddings. Why is it always SA? I'll do some research on that one but it is a good idea.

you can always do cashies! and if you get pulled over your simply their friend driving them to the wedding. there is a way out of everything:D:D

[Nev68]

Hey JJ, that's a very interesting idea. I will have to look into that one. I'm pretty sure here in SA they just came up with some new laws to make it harder for anyone to hire out their car for weddings. Why is it always SA? I'll do some research on that one but it is a good idea.

---------- Post added at 03:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:28 PM ----------



Hey Nev, well they have the car. The engineer has supposedly looked at it. I was told they'd get stuck in and have it for two weeks and I think that was a couple of months ago now! They did ring me last week and let me know I cant have my little indicators under the bumper so they are changing those. I wouldn't think it will be in there too much longer.. but then it did take a year and a half for them to take it off me to do what they're doing. Maybe this week (joke).

Dave , I think you are right about wedding cars. I heard a few blokes got asked the question about doing weddings in private cars a couple of times.
I believe they were just helping out family members though.

Hope to see your car on the road before the weather turns to crap.

[mrmondo]

Good luck Dave! Been there done that with Anthony, wouldnt recommend or rely on him fullstop.

[Nev68]

Dave, any updates?

[67cammy]

Good luck Dave! Been there done that with Anthony, wouldnt recommend or rely on him fullstop.

Hmm, Im beginning to think you may be right!

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Dave, any updates?

No Nev. I think my two weeks has now gone past three months! I'm over it all at the moment. If I ring it makes no difference whatsoever. Just get told this or that and nothing comes of it.
Just holding my head above water at the moment so the only cruising I'll get out of it when I get it back is between the time it gets put on the market and the time it gets sold. :(

[Nev68]

Hmm, Im beginning to think you may be right!

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No Nev. I think my two weeks has now gone past three months! I'm over it all at the moment. If I ring it makes no difference whatsoever. Just get told this or that and nothing comes of it.
Just holding my head above water at the moment so the only cruising I'll get out of it when I get it back is between the time it gets put on the market and the time it gets sold. :(

Doesn't sound too good.
What do you need to get in for inspection?

[blackoutsteve]

Go pick it up Dave. Tell 'em to jam it!

[SYC 427]

Dave, is anthony charging you or is it part of the conversion price to take it through regency why he has it now? if you have paid him he is probably in no hurry. if you need someone else reliable to finish and take through i can give you a name and number.

[67cammy]

I'm not really sure what needs doing at the moment as I haven't been in touch with them for about a month. I'll ring them on Tuesday and see where we're at. It didn't go in needing that much. Rear brake lines, engineers report and a few small bits and pieces. I had already driven it about 200k's on permits so that gives you an idea of where it was.
Gary, no this is on top of the conversion. He was talking $2,500 to finish what needed doing and getting it through Regency which I thought was OK but what it ends up costing may be a different story. I may be in touch yet about your contact (wish I had it before it went back in). Cheers.

[67cammy]

Just a short progress (lack of progress?) report. The day I was going to ring them they actually rang me first. Saw their name come up on the screen and thought you beauty it's ready to pick up...nope. They rang to ask me if I wanted the boot lined! I couldn't believe it. They know my financial position and my plans to possibly sell. Asked where we were at and told everything is done and just waiting for the engineers report as he "went on holidays for two weeks". This was on Thursday 17th and told they will find out what is happening and give me a call Friday or Monday. That was two weeks ago now. Should have asked what Friday or Monday I suppose! The two weeks I was told it would take has now hit four months I think. I'm beginning to think I'll be driving a Gopher before I'll be driving the Cammy.

[Nev68]

Dave, I can only imagine how frustrating this must be for you.
I hope it all works out for you soon.

Hope to hear soon that you have been through Regency and passed with flying colours.

[SYC 427]

I'm beginning to think I'll be driving a Gopher before I'll be driving the Cammy.[/QUOTE]

just make sure its an american gopher as its only 3 months and the zipple cruises start.i feel your pain dave, good luck

[67cammy]

Just got some quite excellent news. The car went through Regency today and after having five inspectors looking at it, is nearly there for rego. The only thing that let it down today was that it was too loud. Was 102db and needs to be 96. So its off to the exhaust shop next week and then another inspection where they only look at the exhaust.

Going up to the shop tomorrow morning to see what has been done (I haven't seen the car for six months) and have a little drive. Steering wheel had to go which I suspected it would. But basically I'm a happy chappy. YAY

Zipple cruise here I come. Then I'll see if I can't blow it up at Tailem Bend on the 20th Nov!

[Twisted67]

Thats great news Dave,not long now!!!:cool::cool::cool:

Paul

[Nev68]

Just got some quite excellent news. The car went through Regency today and after having five inspectors looking at it, is nearly there for rego. The only thing that let it down today was that it was too loud. Was 102db and needs to be 96. So its off to the exhaust shop next week and then another inspection where they only look at the exhaust.

Going up to the shop tomorrow morning to see what has been done (I haven't seen the car for six months) and have a little drive. Steering wheel had to go which I suspected it would. But basically I'm a happy chappy. YAY

Zipple cruise here I come. Then I'll see if I can't blow it up at Tailem Bend on the 20th Nov!

Great news Dave.
There is a Zippel cruise on soon so I hope to meet up with you.

[67cammy]

Thats great news Dave,not long now!!!:cool::cool::cool:

Paul

That's right Paul. Finally light at the end of the tunnel!

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Great news Dave.
There is a Zippel cruise on soon so I hope to meet up with you.

No worries Nev. It's going to be quite a strange feeling driving it after all these years. See you there.

[tonner]

Great news Dave, well deserved.

Greg

[67cammy]

Great news Dave, well deserved.

Greg

Cheers Greg.

[SYC 427]

There is a Zippel cruise on soon so I hope to meet up with you.[/QUOTE]

Dave sounds great next Zipple cruise is on the 8th oct hope to see you there

[67cammy]

No worries Gary. Just got my email from Zipple with the cruise info. Just have to get rego sorted this week and pay the dreaded stamp duty!

[67cammy]

Well the car has successfully gone through Regency! Thought I would be more excited than I am but it's probably because of the bill I received. After being told he'd have it for about two weeks and cost about $2,500 and then it taking 7 MONTHS and nearly $7,000 it takes some of the shine off of things. Granted there was other things to do on top of what he quoted but GEEZ MAN!
Pick it up on a permit this afternoon and drive it home from One Tree Hill which is about an hour and a half. Register it tomorrow and get bent over one last time to cough up for stamp duty.
Next month will put up pics of my first venture onto the drag strip. Running against my son in his VL Turbo. Wanted to do this for ages. He should cream me but I reckon I'll get him off the line for a few feet. Might need nitrous. :D

[USA-69Z]

congrats Davo , 7gs ! thatll put a dampener on things ... well its done now so hope you get to enjoy it for a bit ...

Gav

[RAW454]

Great stuff Dave! FINALLY eh! Time to celebrate with some new rims I reckon.. haha...

[Nev68]

Well done Dave, you've been patient (?)
Look forward to seeing you out & about.

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Great stuff Dave! FINALLY eh! Time to celebrate with some new rims I reckon.. haha...

good one :D

[chevguy]

Congrats mate, forget about the money you will make more:D

[67cammy]

Cheers guys. I think Im well and truly over the rim changing Deano. The trip back went pretty good. Stinking hot out in the sun and it sat mostly between 180 and 190 and started creeping up over 200 in the bumper to bumper crawl through Glenelg. Came back down when I got on the expressway so overall pretty happy with that.
Got in the garage and noticed a couple of leaks though. One on the diff and one at the pointy end somewhere. I'll check that one out on the weekend.
Can someone point me in the right direction here. On the diff there is a breather? Is it supposed to be really loose and spin around in your fingers? I have oil coming out of this.

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[chevguy]

yup should be loose, oil coming out though maybe the diff is too full? Or, I have seen the breather put in the wrong place(my diff) and the slung oil can slowly dribble out of it, yours isn`t in the housing like mine was though. Take the top off that breather and run a pigtail piece of hose with a hose clamp, so it still vents but won`t leak...problem solved.

[67cammy]

Thanks Ken. Sounds simple (like me). I'll do that and see how it goes.

[SYC 427]

next zipple 5th nov extreme horespower weekend, see you there,congrats dave pity about the sore ass.

[454 NUTTR]

good news there dave time to sit back and have some fun now !

[camaro_1967rs]

. On the diff there is a breather? Is it supposed to be really loose and spin around in your fingers? I have oil coming out of this.
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Ive got a 9" :p and its breather is on top, spins which is normal, and after an oil replacement it usually oozes until it finds it level.

[WILD68]

Bit steep but you must be stoked its regoed! Pics and Vids!

[AUSCAMARO]

Chalk one up to Nev... It's passed it's biggest hurdle... All down hill from here!

[67cammy]

Bit steep but you must be stoked its regoed! Pics and Vids!

A couple of pics from the weekend. Had its first drive on full SA rego. Twas fantastic! Ran like a dream except for a squeak I have to have a look at in the front spring eye (solid bush in a Caltrac split mono).
Went down south to Victor Harbor and Goolwa. It was 10 deg cooler down there than Adelaide and the car loved the cool air.

Question: I have full manual reverse pattern T350. Is it doing any harm to start off in second gear on a level surface? It takes off effortlessly in second and when I use first I find I am pretty much changing into second straight away anyway.

At our local watering hole

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[whitey27]

Looks great Dave.

Have fun with her

[USA-69Z]

she's a real head turner Dave..... geez them number plates look sweet ! ;)

[454 NUTTR]

hay nice work mate feels great hay lve got the same deal with my g/box always start 1st i was told and not to use the gears to help pull it up as well but the car looks great nice job

[WILD68]

ooooohhhhh yeh, nice Dave!

[camaro_1967rs]

well done dave, i thought it was already plated.

My transmission builder (a chicken farmer, a lill bit country) and my mechanic (goat chaser) have said the same; if its auto leave it in auto. Mine was built to manual shift as well, but the rationelle is, if you can afford to fix it then drive how you want to its your F&ck(n box.. That what i got told by the trans guy. Then he said; it will give ya F*#kin 10 sec with 700 wet pussies under the bonnet.

[67cammy]

Cheers guys. I recovered enough from the shock of the bill I got during the week enough to really enjoy taking her out on Sunday.

Yes Gav those plates do look good after all this time. Have ordered some cheapo one off payment personalised plates CAM 067.
Paul I definitely cannot afford to fix it so I guess I will take Scotts advice and start off in first. I was told also not to go down through the gears to slow down and not to start off in third.

I'll put up some pics from the Drags next month. Should be interesting. Will be another Deano drag virgin scenario.

[Nev68]

Cheers guys. I recovered enough from the shock of the bill I got during the week enough to really enjoy taking her out on Sunday.

Yes Gav those plates do look good after all this time. Have ordered some cheapo one off payment personalised plates CAM 067.
Paul I definitely cannot afford to fix it so I guess I will take Scotts advice and start off in first. I was told also not to go down through the gears to slow down and not to start off in third.

I'll put up some pics from the Drags next month. Should be interesting. Will be another Deano drag virgin scenario.

Dave, is that the drags at AIR that you will be attending?

[67cammy]

Dave, is that the drags at AIR that you will be attending?

No Nev the ones at Tailem Bend on the 20th. How weird is that. Having a choice of venues in Adelaide for Drag Racing! I was beginning to think we wouldn't see any ever again.

Tailem will be a lot more primitive than AIR and no track prep but should get more track time. They had 80 cars there last meet compared to AIR on the 26th with 200 street cars plus comp cars. And the power my car puts out track prep is no real concern anyway :o. Just mucking around at the moment but if the boy ribs me too much Ill have to hook up some nitrous and give him a real go :D.

[Nev68]

No Nev the ones at Tailem Bend on the 20th. How weird is that. Having a choice of venues in Adelaide for Drag Racing! I was beginning to think we wouldn't see any ever again.

Tailem will be a lot more primitive than AIR and no track prep but should get more track time. They had 80 cars there last meet compared to AIR on the 26th with 200 street cars plus comp cars. And the power my car puts out track prep is no real concern anyway :o. Just mucking around at the moment but if the boy ribs me too much Ill have to hook up some nitrous and give him a real go :D.

If I can I'll head up to Tailem for a look. Probably be in the family trukster though.

[67cammy]

I'm putting in the Morris seat belts at the moment. Can someone please tell me what these sleeves are for? They don't seem to fit anywhere. Or are they just for installation in other models.

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[71RS]

Hi Dave, I dont recall the sleeves for mine or can think of a place to use them. One tip is to give those bolts a quick spray of black paint. They look already painted but after a few months the surface starts to corrode. I spoke to Mr. Morris to complain about that and another problem and he informed me they are not actually painted.

Cheers, Scott

[67cammy]

Hi Scott, Thanks for that. I'll give them a spray right now. Cheers.

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Does this sh1t only happen to me? The holes in the top bracket are 2mm wider than the threaded holes in the roof! Now I have to elongate the holes in the bracket :mad:

[camaro_1967rs]

I'm putting in the Morris seat belts at the moment. Can someone please tell me what these sleeves are for? They don't seem to fit anywhere. Or are they just for installation in other models.

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Hi Dave
They are supplied so that when tightening your seat belt bolt they fill up any slack between the bolt hole and the bolt and raise them off the metal work but allowing them to still move..

More common on new belts. Example: my seat belts when put in the installer put them on the rear bolts as the hole on the modern brackets were slightly larger.

[67cammy]

Hi Paul,
Im using the aluminium bush that came with the Klippan belts on the short belt in the centre. Torqued to 50 ft/lb and they swivel nicely. These plastic bushes just dont fit anything. They're too wide to fit in any holes and they are also brittle (accidently trod on one and it shattered).

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[69SS]

Dave, I didn't have those bushes in my kit either?? Kinda weird.

[camaro_1967rs]

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I didnt use them, the plastic ones look like rubbish when put on, I used the proper camaro ones, not a full bolt thread, and the proper OEM ones have the right blank thickness, on the front seat belts i ordered a different set which alow the two clips to be used so they swing round well.