68 Camaro Build

[68cmaro]

Hi Guys

Some in progress pics of my 68 that is nearly completed

396 sbc 636 hp on dyno 8200 redline with Barry Grant 950cfm carbie on bp ultimate fuel, TH400 Strange 9 inch with detroit locker 3:90 gears

Budnik 17 x 12 rear 8 front

Detroit Speed front end

Detroit speed quadralink rear , stainless tank

Baer brakes

Power RHD rack

Dakota Digital dash
Black leather interior

Stainless tilt column

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I haven't taken many photos as yet as it isn't finished but hoping to make it's debut at the Nostalgia drags this month

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[USA-69Z]

Bloody nice ! whats the story with this car? is it all built here in oz or a US car.? And RHD :)

Cheers, Gav

[68cmaro]

Bloody nice ! whats the story with this car? is it all built here in oz or a US car.? And RHD :)

Cheers, Gav

Cheers Gav

Have built it myself here over the last 12 months

[southrod]

I like the color,Good looking car,keep that steering wheel covered if its in the sun,ouch they get hot.

[tonner]

Hey Mitch

Looks fantastic. don't forget to come by and give me a look.

Cheers

Greg
Stripped Bare Soda Blasting

[68cmaro]

Hey Mitch

Looks fantastic. don't forget to come by and give me a look.

Cheers

Greg
Stripped Bare Soda Blasting

Hey greg

This is the car that you soda blasted the gearbox for befor Xmas

Cheers CHRIS

[TUFF68]

"if you want to be seen, paint it green"

very very nice Chris, can't wait to see it in person at the Nostalgia's. Are you actually racing or just parking it up in the pits for the show'n'shine

[68cmaro]

"if you want to be seen, paint it green"

very very nice Chris, can't wait to see it in person at the Nostalgia's. Are you actually racing or just parking it up in the pits for the show'n'shine

Will be racing,, but hopefully get a few runs in on a Wednesday night first

[67cammy]

WOW!! Love it. Excellent work. Can you give details of the power rack you used. Im interested in doing the same to mine one day. Colour is magic. Serious revs your getting out of it too. What stall is the convertor

[TUFF68]

excellent, with Sean there as well and i imagine a few other camaro's will show up as well, we can have an informal camaro meeting in the staging lanes that day :cool:

wonder what my car would look like with green stripes ? ;) :D

[68cmaro]

WOW!! Love it. Excellent work. Can you give details of the power rack you used. Im interested in doing the same to mine one day. Colour is magic. Serious revs your getting out of it too. What stall is the convertor

Hi Dave

The rack is from American Online Imports in Adelaide it took us 2 years for Unisteer in US to make the first one, so now they are available.

Converter is a tight 4000 rpm from Dominator in Melbourne

Chris

[68cmaro]

excellent, with Sean there as well and i imagine a few other camaro's will show up as well, we can have an informal camaro meeting in the staging lanes that day :cool:

wonder what my car would look like with green stripes ? ;) :D

I am taking the 68, a 78 with a 502 and a 70 chevelle with a 454

I have 3 boys so I have plenty of drivers for my toys lol

I am still waiting for the headers to come back from the coaters for the 68 so hopefully they will be this week !!!!

[AUSCAMARO]

She's progressed nicley Chris.. Well done. The only thing that hasn't changed since I saw it last is the fact that it is still on your hoist ;)

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

P.S. Chris, post a thread of the 78 up as she's sweet as too.

Mitch

[WILD68]

wow that is something to be proud of:D

what cam you got in that badboy.. obviously a roller hey?

[68cmaro]

wow that is something to be proud of:D

what cam you got in that badboy.. obviously a roller hey?

Crower solid roller, crower pro lifters, Jesel shaft rockers Racer Pro ally heads

[68cmaro]

Hi All

UPDATE

The 68 is at the sparkies and I should have it running by Monday or Tuesday so unfortuneately it won't make its debut at the Nostalgic Drags this weekend (bummer) but keep an eye out it will be seen soon .

Chris

[AUSCAMARO]

So Chris, do you have any bits left over from your build? I might have to catch up with you this break sometime.... Hopefully at the Nostalgia? Are you still taking the Orange Beast?

Mitch

[68cmaro]

Hi Mitch

I have plenty of stuff left over probably enough to build another one !!

I'm not taking the 78 or the Chevelle to the drags as I will probably be at the sparkies as he is going to work on the 68 all weekend. If he finishes early I might go down for a look.

All the 68 needs now is a wheel alignment but is has to be done on a 4 wheel aligner and GMAC in Myaree can't do it until Thursday, so by next weekend it should be up and running

CHRIS

[TUFF68]

Hi All

UPDATE

The 68 is at the sparkies and I should have it running by Monday or Tuesday so unfortuneately it won't make its debut at the Nostalgic Drags this weekend (bummer) but keep an eye out it will be seen soon .

Chris

bummer all right :( , i was looking forward to seeing it on the Sunday

[68cmaro]

Hi All
Finally finshed all but a wheel alignment !!!!

I have christened it this weekend and done 100k's on it

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[68cmaro]

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[68cmaro]

Some of the underneath before the exhaust was fitted

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[USA-69Z]

Man, that is awsum ! how does it ride and handle with all that top suspension gear ?
it must be brilliant...nice work

[68cmaro]

Man, that is awsum ! how does it ride and handle with all that top suspension gear ?
it must be brilliant...nice work

Cheers Gav

It seems to drive and handle superbly but i will know more after it has a 4 wheel wheel alignment on Thurs, then I will be able to test it out properly

[USA-69Z]

testing a brand new rebuild for the first time would be a bit nervous. listening for rattles or clunks and remembering if you tightened up 'that' bolt properly.
Its a different choice of colours too....and an interesting rear end ? .. It would have to be one of the best ive seen in Oz , well done again.

Gav

[454 NUTTR]

mint! nice car well done

[67cammy]

I LOVE THAT CAR!! That is one beautiful machine. Excellent choice of colour too. Everything about it oozes GO! Definitely one of the nicest I've seen

[tonner]

THAT LOOKS AWSOOOOME MITCH :cool:

I will have to call by and have a look real soon

Greg

[RAW454]

Brilliant!! That engine bay look is mint - Where I'm hading for Phase 2 ina a couple of years.. And could spend all day in that cabin.

What size rims & rubber on there? Rears fit in without mod? Or shorter diff/rolled guards etc?

[68cmaro]

Brilliant!! That engine bay look is mint - Where I'm hading for Phase 2 ina a couple of years.. And could spend all day in that cabin.

What size rims & rubber on there? Rears fit in without mod? Or shorter diff/rolled guards etc?

Hi

the rims are 17 x 12 and the tyres are 315 the rear has a 4 link rear and has had mini tubs fitted the diff is standard width and the guards haven't been rolled

Cheers CHRIS

[RAW454]

the rims are 17 x 12 and the tyres are 315 the rear

Ye Gods!! :eek: No wonder the rear end looks tougher than an.. err.. dunno... 50yo Bosnian prostitute?? :p

[TUFF68]

Congrats Chris, the car has turned out awesome. I love the colour combo as well. I'll have to join Greg and call by one day real soon to check it out. Now the fun part begins - cruising :D

[AUSCAMARO]

THAT LOOKS AWSOOOOME MITCH :cool:

I will have to call by and have a look real soon

Greg

FARK.... I WISH it were mine!!!!

Thanks for the vote of confidence Greg, but this is Chris's mate....

I can only dream about having a car of this calliber.

Well done Chris.

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

I just looked back over the pictures Chris, and I must say that I really like the subtle touch of the green stitching in the seats..

Nice!

Mitch

[Aussiecamaroowner]

Outstanding.

Great to see another quality Perth Camaro. Now if we could only have all our cars on the road at one time.... that would be one helluva cruise.

One question, where did you get that radiatoir infill panel made?

Albert

[Dicko]

Great to see another quality Perth Camaro.

Yep you Perth guys sure seem to have a collection of them. :eek:

Beautiful work on the Car Chris, very tidy & well thought out. I'll admit the colour isn't my cup of tea, but that's what gives us variety. :D

[68cmaro]

Outstanding.

Great to see another quality Perth Camaro. Now if we could only have all our cars on the road at one time.... that would be one helluva cruise.

One question, where did you get that radiatoir infill panel made?

Albert

Undercover innovations in the states I think they are on ebay and they have their own website http://www.undercoverinnovations.com it cost me around $250 with postage

[Aussiecamaroowner]

Thanks mate, love your work....

[68cmaro]

Thanks mate, love your work....

I think I might have another one somewhere but without the engraving if you are interested pm me and I will let you know my phone no.

[RSZ28]

Awesome build mate! Beautiful example of a 68 too! :)

[muggz]

That is just the best example using DSE equipment there :D
Great job and happy cruising!

Not sure if you found a shop to do the alignment but i can vouch for Wheels World in ozzy park.. they have taken care of my race/street car and the caddys.
John or Bob are the men to see!

[68cmaro]

Cheers everyone for the encouragement !!
We must get together for that bench racing session SOON

My place is available anytime that suits CHEERS

[68cmaro]

That is just the best example using DSE equipment there :D
Great job and happy cruising!

Not sure if you found a shop to do the alignment but i can vouch for Wheels World in ozzy park.. they have taken care of my race/street car and the caddys.
John or Bob are the men to see!

Thanks Muggz

Already booked in at GMAC at Myaree they are supposed to be excellent with 4 wheel wheel alignments. Getting done on Thursday

Cheers CHRIS

[WILD68]

this car is freakin awesome:D

[68cmaro]

this car is freakin awesome:D

Cheers

[68cmaro]

Well Guys

Back from the Wheel Aligners today - what a transformation !!!!

Now ready for some serious cruising

Cheers CHRIS

[68cmaro]

Hey Guys

Finished cleaning the shed and stacking all of the unused bits away, so now would be a great time for a get together !!!!!

I sold a front bumper and bonnet hinges at the weekend but still have heaps of stuff, F & R bumpers new & good used, LH & RH R quarter, RH Front fender, header panel, valance panel, boot lid, rear spoiler, bonnet with chrome vents, switches, SS badges, fuel caps, wheel arch molds, windscreen and rear window moulds, clips, brake bits, suspension bits, fuel tank, rear mono leaf springs, New Koni rear springs, new rear bushes, ball joints, control arm bushes, steering bits, tail lights, interior bits, new 68 console, sunvisors and heaps of little bits and pieces. so before you buy anything send me a pm and see if I have got what you are after all for a 68 Camaro, I probably have nearly the same for a 78 as well

Cheers CHRIS

[Deadwood]

That is an awesome car really suits the colour i reckon. Will stand out from the rest of the Camaros. By the way Where did you source your Dynamat from ?

[cluxford]

Chris,

Fantastic build, love so many things about this car.

Now on stuff for sale, if you have a rear bumper in decent condition I am interested.

Rgds
Chris

[68cmaro]

That is an awesome car really suits the colour i reckon. Will stand out from the rest of the Camaros. By the way Where did you source your Dynamat from ?

I bought the first 2 boxes off Ebay from Sydney around the $300 per box and I bought the last 3 boxes from Alberts Car Stereo for $280 a box but that was when the dollar was up. Give Alberts a call CHEERS CHRIS

[68cmaro]

Chris,

Fantastic build, love so many things about this car.

Now on stuff for sale, if you have a rear bumper in decent condition I am interested.

Rgds
Chris

Hi

I have a new rear bumper $150 or a good used $100 CHEERS

[68cmaro]

I have just found a repo dash pad, pillar moulds and a good set of used black door trims, door handles, window cranks

Maybe I should just buy another bunky and rebuild it mmm

[RAW454]

I have just found a repo dash pad, pillar moulds and a good set of used black door trims, door handles, window cranks

PM sent...

[TUFF68]

Hey Guys

Finished cleaning the shed and stacking all of the unused bits away, so now would be a great time for a get together !!!!!
Cheers CHRIS

how about this friday nite ?

[EAT-30T]

thats a GREAT looking car mate.. well done! :)

[kamaro]

Best looking 68 I've seen, Love the colour.

[68cmaro]

how about this friday nite ?

Sounds good to me

Cheers CHRIS

[68cmaro]

Best looking 68 I've seen, Love the colour.

Cheers MSI something a bit different

[Twisted67]

Sounds good to me

Cheers CHRIS

I WOULD LOVE TO COME AROUND AND HAVE A LOOK BUT WE'RE ON THE WAY BACK FROM EXMOUTH FROM OUR FISHIN TRIP IF IT WAS A OPEN INVITATION?
AWESOME LOOKIN CAR.YOU'VE DONE A GREAT JOB AND CONGRATS!!!
CHEERS,PAUL

[68cmaro]

I WOULD LOVE TO COME AROUND AND HAVE A LOOK BUT WE'RE ON THE WAY BACK FROM EXMOUTH FROM OUR FISHIN TRIP IF IT WAS A OPEN INVITATION?
AWESOME LOOKIN CAR.YOU'VE DONE A GREAT JOB AND CONGRATS!!!
CHEERS,PAUL

Hi Paul

Open invitation !! but would like to get a few guys together for a bench racing session while the weather is still ok.

Cheers CHRIS

[AUSCAMARO]

Damn it. I'm back at work.... I'll have to get over and check what bits you have Chris. I'm only like 10 minutes away at the most but there is always something else happening...

Mitch

[68cmaro]

Damn it. I'm back at work.... I'll have to get over and check what bits you have Chris. I'm only like 10 minutes away at the most but there is always something else happening...

Mitch

Cheers Mitch

Give me a call when you are back

[TUFF68]

Hi Paul

Open invitation !! but would like to get a few guys together for a bench racing session while the weather is still ok.

Cheers CHRIS

Will hopefully come round on Saturday morning Chris. Will give you a call to confirm. Looked up your place on google maps, your less than 10mins away :)

[USA-69Z]

Will hopefully come round on Saturday morning Chris. Will give you a call to confirm. Looked up your place on google maps, your less than 10mins away :)

I reckon in your car you could get there in 3mins :D if ya tried!

[AUSCAMARO]

I reckon in your car you could get there in 3mins :D if ya tried!

Nah, theres corners on the way, but once he hits the straight on Chris's road, there would be no stopping him :eek:

[TUFF68]

I reckon in your car you could get there in 3mins :D if ya tried!

:D :D would love to try, if only i was'nt scared of these hoon laws :eek:

[TUFF68]

Had the pleasure of seeing Chris's immaculate green machine in the flesh on the weekend and i have to say it is easily the best 1st gen Camaro i have seen in Perth. The car has the best of everything and the build quality is exceptional. Engine sounds strong too, can't wait until it hit's the motorplex ;)

Chris and his young bloke were kind enough to show me around his place and take a look at all his toy's hiding in the back shed. He certainly has the ideal place for a USMuscle get together and plenty of room for a mini car show. Let's get it organised boy's......

Thanks again Chris

[Twisted67]

Had the pleasure of seeing Chris's immaculate green machine in the flesh on the weekend and i have to say it is easily the best 1st gen Camaro i have seen in Perth. The car has the best of everything and the build quality is exceptional. Engine sounds strong too, can't wait until it hit's the motorplex ;)

Chris and his young bloke were kind enough to show me around his place and take a look at all his toy's hiding in the back shed. He certainly has the ideal place for a USMuscle get together and plenty of room for a mini car show. Let's get it organised boy's......

Thanks again Chris

GOIN BY THE PHOTOS AND INFO SAID ON THE THREAD MARTY IT LOOKS ALOT BETTER IN REAL LIFE.WOULD I BE FAIR IN SAYING THE PHOTOS DONT DO THE CAR JUSTICE.IF I GET THE CHANCE TO SEE THE CAR I'LL BE VERY ENVIOUS OF CHRIS AND HIS NEW RIDE.
WE ALL HAVE TO CATCH UP SOON AND STOP TALKIN ABOUT IT I RECKON.I REALISE SOME PEOPLE CANT MAKE IT BECAUSE OF WORK(FLY IN FLY OUT WORKERS) BUT LETS GET SOMETHIN ORGANISED.
I'VE GOT ROOM FOR ABOUT 12 OR SO CARS AND IM NEAR THE AIRPORT IF THATS THE GOOD FOR EVERONE.THATS AN OPTION ANYWAY????
OR IF CHRIS WAS STILL KEEN FOR YOUR PLACE???

CHEERS ALL THE BEST, PAUL

P.S NOTE THE AMOUNT OF REPLIES YOU'VE HAD TO YOUR THREAD CHRIS???

[68cmaro]

Had the pleasure of seeing Chris's immaculate green machine in the flesh on the weekend and i have to say it is easily the best 1st gen Camaro i have seen in Perth. The car has the best of everything and the build quality is exceptional. Engine sounds strong too, can't wait until it hit's the motorplex ;)

Chris and his young bloke were kind enough to show me around his place and take a look at all his toy's hiding in the back shed. He certainly has the ideal place for a USMuscle get together and plenty of room for a mini car show. Let's get it organised boy's......

Thanks again Chris

Cheers for the wrap Marty !!!!

There is plenty of room here for everyone and their families to have a proper day of it and I am sure the wives, girlfriends and kids would enjoy it as much as we would as they tend to get a little left out when we are in the shed all of the time.

I reckon 1 day over Easter would be good, perhaps Sat or Sun. If the weather is good we could have a barbie and a few bevies !!! (bring a towel if you want a swim) and a swag if you want to drink and stay the night.

Like I said I am easy on times and dates so everyone throw a few suggestions in and I will organise it CHEERS CHRIS:D

[AUSCAMARO]

Well, I for one will be popping round for a chat sometime this break Chris. Easter is out for me as I'll be at work, but it sounds like a great idea.

How about we start a WA get together thread.

Keep an eye out for it.

Mitch

[TUFF68]

GOIN BY THE PHOTOS AND INFO SAID ON THE THREAD MARTY IT LOOKS ALOT BETTER IN REAL LIFE.WOULD I BE FAIR IN SAYING THE PHOTOS DONT DO THE CAR JUSTICE.

Spot on Paul

[68cmaro]

Well Guys back from Tassie and family duties and can now focus on the car again

After it has been going now for 300ks there are a few teething problems
1. no brakes as the engine doesn't produce enough vacuum so I purchased a brake vacuum pump from CVR a beautiful billet pump that creates 20in of vacuum http://www.cvrproducts.com/vacuum_pump.html

2. The first time I hurt it the other day the torque converter bolts came loose and what a noise that made, limped it home but because the bolts were loose they elongated the holes in the flexplate so the gearbox has to come out so I can put a new flexplate on, better to be safe than sorry again.

3. engine wouldn't rev over 6000 because the fuel pressure dropped to 3lb so I have a new pump by race pumps that pumps up to 50lb so that is going on today (another beautiful billet piece lol) http://www.racepumps.com/Fuel%20Pumps.html

So for the next couple of days I can see myself in the shed so if any guys need a hand or a chat over Easter call in
Cheers CHRIS :D

[tonner]

Sad to here your problems, but you have to expect a few little chalenges on a complete build. Can't wait to see it, hopefully early next month.

Greg
Stripped Bare

[68cmaro]

Sad to here your problems, but you have to expect a few little chalenges on a complete build. Can't wait to see it, hopefully early next month.

Greg
Stripped Bare

Cheers Greg nothing too serious, like you said you have to expect some problems but the car is looking and going sweet

Cheers CHRIS

[TUFF68]

Chris, i'll be interested to see how that fuel pump performs on your car as when i put the BB in i looked at buying one those pumps but read mixed reviews on them and decided against it

[Twisted67]

Hey Chris,
Thanks For Showing Me Around Ya Place Yesterday And Introducing Me To Ya Family. It Was Great Seeing The Green Machine In Tha Flesh, Its Truley A Great Piece Of Machinery. Every Nut N Bolt, All The Little Detail To Finish The Car, You've Done A Really Awesome Job On The Car. Congrats!!!!
Thanks For Helping Me Out With The Parts For My Car, I've Started Making A List Of Stuff I Need.
See Ya In A Couple Of Weeks.

Thanks Again
Paul

[68cmaro]

Well Guys back from Tassie and family duties and can now focus on the car again

After it has been going now for 300ks there are a few teething problems
1. no brakes as the engine doesn't produce enough vacuum so I purchased a brake vacuum pump from CVR a beautiful billet pump that creates 20in of vacuum http://www.cvrproducts.com/vacuum_pump.html

2. The first time I hurt it the other day the torque converter bolts came loose and what a noise that made, limped it home but because the bolts were loose they elongated the holes in the flexplate so the gearbox has to come out so I can put a new flexplate on, better to be safe than sorry again.

3. engine wouldn't rev over 6000 because the fuel pressure dropped to 3lb so I have a new pump by race pumps that pumps up to 50lb so that is going on today (another beautiful billet piece lol) http://www.racepumps.com/Fuel%20Pumps.html

So for the next couple of days I can see myself in the shed so if any guys need a hand or a chat over Easter call in
Cheers CHRIS :D



Well Guys, nearly sorted I have fitted the fuel pump works a treat engine now revs freely to the limiter of 8200.

The brakes are now sorted and perform as they should it was the new (2nd) booster so now I can stop !!!

All that is left is the new flex plate and hopefully all sorted (if they ever are lol)

Cheers CHRIS

[68cmaro]

Hey Chris,
Thanks For Showing Me Around Ya Place Yesterday And Introducing Me To Ya Family. It Was Great Seeing The Green Machine In Tha Flesh, Its Truley A Great Piece Of Machinery. Every Nut N Bolt, All The Little Detail To Finish The Car, You've Done A Really Awesome Job On The Car. Congrats!!!!
Thanks For Helping Me Out With The Parts For My Car, I've Started Making A List Of Stuff I Need.
See Ya In A Couple Of Weeks.

Thanks Again
Paul

Paul, Thanks for the kind words about the car and it was a pleasure meeting you and talking cars, don't hesitate in giving me a call if you need any advice or parts. I am looking forward to catching up again soon and also meeting some of the other guys from USMUSCLE.com.au

:D

[67cammy]

Hey Chris, Glad you're getting things sorted out on that beautiful car. I too planned on using one of those fuel pumps for the big block. Where did you get yours from. That thing must sound incredible at 8,200!!

[TUFF68]

about 2 years ago when i searched the forums about that Race Pump i kept reading a lot of comments about people having problems with vapor lock when using one on their street car. they may have fixed the problem now but that is what turned me off buying one at the time

[68cmaro]

about 2 years ago when i searched the forums about that Race Pump i kept reading a lot of comments about people having problems with vapor lock when using one on their street car. they may have fixed the problem now but that is what turned me off buying one at the time

Cheers Marty

I also read most of the forums also before I bought the pump, the earlier versions were prone to vapour lock before they changed the piston in the pump. I went cruising at the weekend in 35 degree heat and the car ran great with no hint of vapour lock and the fuel pressure didn't move off 8lb so at the moment so far so good :rolleyes:

[68cmaro]

I have finally finished all of the niggly problems on the car, torque converter bolts, fuel pressure and brakes thank god that is over (for the time being)

I did 300 ks over the weekend without a hitch (fingers crossed)

They say that you need to do 500 ks to sort everything out.

Even the missus was rapt cruising around, she may now let me start on the next one !!!! :rolleyes:

I am looking forward to catching up with everyone on the 2nd May and the long range weather forecast says fine 26 degrees perfect bench racing and drinking weather :p

[68cmaro]

Hey Chris, Glad you're getting things sorted out on that beautiful car. I too planned on using one of those fuel pumps for the big block. Where did you get yours from. That thing must sound incredible at 8,200!!



Hi Dave I bought the pump from Rocket Industries in Sydney

[chevguy]

Very well done car mate, you can tell you attend to the minor details which make a good car great. I am jealous of the rear suspension,apparently they are illegal to put in in QLD.

[xxx.327]

saw Chris's car for the first time today in the flesh. this is 1 tidy car the effort and time he has put into this car shows when you see it the more you look the more mods you see.. top effort Chris..and he's a hell of a nice guy to talk to as well.

[68cmaro]

saw Chris's car for the first time today in the flesh. this is 1 tidy car the effort and time he has put into this car shows when you see it the more you look the more mods you see.. top effort Chris..and he's a hell of a nice guy to talk to as well.

Cheers for that Sean it is always a pleasure to meet people with the same interests :D

[68cmaro]

UPDATE

I think I have finally sorted the "niggly bits" the last being when it revved over 7500 it was throwing the fanbelt. Tracked it down to the harmonic balancer that had a slight wobble in it that was exaggerated the more you revved it. It was a Powerbond Pro series replaced it with a Romac.

The other one was an oil leak that I thought was the rear main but tracked it down to the distributor, I have the billet MSD that has an adjustable locking collar for different height manifolds etc, the oil was running through the join in the slip collar !! removed the dissy and sealed the join and then the gasket to the dissy and left it overnight to dry - problem fixed.

I drove the car hard over the weekend with no dramas at all. Looking forward to the WA Get Together this Saturday 2 May.

Cheers CHRIS

[RAW454]

Good lookin jigger on p13 of the new (July) Street Machine.. :cool:
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[68cmaro]

Good lookin jigger on p13 of the new (July) Street Machine.. :cool:
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Cheers for that Deano

I will have to get a copy

CHRIS

[AUSCAMARO]

Hahaha Sweet! Gotta be happy with a Street Machine Pickie!!

[68cmaro]

Just a few pics from the Perth Street Car mag shoot

I went for a cruise today and as I was dring along Beeliar drive 4 motorcycle cops surrounded me and pulled me over, I thought fark what have I done.

I got out of the car and they asked if they could have a look under the bonnet, trunk all the time being very serious :eek: :eek:

Then one of them started laughing and told me not to stress (must have been the look of sheer horror on my face) asked if this was the car in Perth Street Car mag.

They all had a good look and a chat, told me they loved the car and reminded me that it was a double demerit weekend and then they were on their way.

It is amazing how guilty you feel when a copper pulls you over even if you haven't done anything wrong :o :o

Cheers CHRIS

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[Twisted67]

hahhahahaha laugh my arse off chris thats a classic story and one you'll never forget i bet!!

Paul

[AUSCAMARO]

They are some awesome shots Chris.... Jordan did a good job on the photoshoot...

I've has a similar experience with the force and my backside was puckering at the time ;)

[67cammy]

That looks magnificent Chris. Funny as about the cops. :D

[6t8]

Great shots Chris.Would love to be able to take shots like that.Maybe i need to buy a decent camera instead of my 1972 instamatic one. :)

[68cmaro]

Great shots Chris.Would love to be able to take shots like that.Maybe i need to buy a decent camera instead of my 1972 instamatic one. :)

Trust me Barry, even with a good camera my photos aren't much better than my old instamatic :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Sfinx]

Awesome photos, must be nice getting a mag shoot. Helps compliment all the hard work.

[cluxford]

Chris, my 3yr old just loves your car. She is demanding I buy her a green Camaro. So if you ever decide to sell, I want first option !!!

Awesome car, awesome shots

[J.J.]

looks killer! awesome. i'm just not convinced on the stance, needs a serious adjustment on the rear IMO

[68cmaro]

Hi Guys

Just a quick update

Gave the car a tune today, adjusted tappets, and an oil change as it has now done 1500 ks lol (in 12 months)

I also fitted a new valve body in the Turbo 400 as the changes were very ordinary.

I then had the car dynoed and it came up with 536 RWHP up 87 hp from the last one when the engine was new !!!!!

So now back to the drags to see if I can break into the 10s (and get banned lol ) the best it has run so far is 11.02 @ 127.61MPH with the gearbox in drive as the shifts were very ordinary if I shifted manually The car feels a lot stronger now so I am hoping for around 10.5 or 6 on street radial slicks

I will keep you posted

Cheers CHRIS

[Nev68]

Chris that's a pretty impressive power increase.
I assume you'd be able to feel the difference before and after.

[TUFF68]

So now back to the drags to see if I can break into the 10s (and get banned lol ) the best it has run so far is 11.02 @ 127.61MPH with the gearbox in drive as the shifts were very ordinary if I shifted manually The car feels a lot stronger now so I am hoping for around 10.5 or 6 on street radial slicks

I will keep you posted

Cheers CHRIS
Chris, may i suggest going to the last of the Fast Friday's on April 23rd rather than any of the Wednesday night meets as the track prep is a lot better on the Friday's. I went down on a Wednesday night recently and spun the wheels big time every pass whereas never had a problem with traction on a Friday. You will definately run a 10 so your more than likely only going to get 1 pass so make it a good one. Entry cost is the same for both nights. Will more than likely bring the '57 out 1 more time as well on the 23rd for some fun

[68cmaro]

Thanks for the tip Marty but we will be in Phuket on the 23rd (back on the 25th) is there one before then?

The 57 would be a lot of fun and there is nothing better than watching old American iron.

Cheers CHRIS

[TUFF68]

Thanks for the tip Marty but we will be in Phuket on the 23rd (back on the 25th) is there one before then?

The 57 would be a lot of fun and there is nothing better than watching old American iron.

Cheers CHRIS

No mate, only 1 more Fast Friday for this season, you can leave me the keys if you like, i'll promise to take good care of it :D:D

Yep, the '57 was a lot of fun at the Retro's last week, ran a PB of 12.81 so hoping to improve on that a little with the cooler air on a Friday night

[68cmaro]

No mate, only 1 more Fast Friday for this season, you can leave me the keys if you like, i'll promise to take good care of it :D:D

Yep, the '57 was a lot of fun at the Retro's last week, ran a PB of 12.81 so hoping to improve on that a little with the cooler air on a Friday night

bummer, looks like it will have to be a wedneday, that is a great time for the 57 being a big heavy car with a small block, maybe time to swap engines with the 68 :rolleyes::eek:

[RSZ28]

Hi Guys

Just a quick update

Gave the car a tune today, adjusted tappets, and an oil change as it has now done 1500 ks lol (in 12 months)

I also fitted a new valve body in the Turbo 400 as the changes were very ordinary.

I then had the car dynoed and it came up with 536 RWHP up 87 hp from the last one when the engine was new !!!!!

So now back to the drags to see if I can break into the 10s (and get banned lol ) the best it has run so far is 11.02 @ 127.61MPH with the gearbox in drive as the shifts were very ordinary if I shifted manually The car feels a lot stronger now so I am hoping for around 10.5 or 6 on street radial slicks

I will keep you posted

Cheers CHRIS

Now that's a nice little amount of power to have! :)

[68cmaro]

I have just been emailed a youtube video of the Camaro on it's first run at the drags !!! 11.01 @ 127.20 MPH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJJ6v9MoZpY

Only taken 8 months to see it, it is amazing how things turn up on the internet.

[6t8]

Nice going Chris.Smooth as mate !!

[68cmaro]

Nice going Chris.Smooth as mate !!

Cheers Baz, when we went to the drags no-one thought to take a camera or video, my son was scrolling youtube tonight and found the video :eek:

The powers of the internet

[AUSCAMARO]

Ahh sweet as Chris...

Saw some pics of it today on Thunder Performance's web site from their opening day to.

[68cmaro]

Ahh sweet as Chris...

Saw some pics of it today on Thunder Performance's web site from their opening day to.

Mitch it was a great day watching the boguns fight it out on the bouncy castle.

It was a pleasure to help out the guys @ Thunder, hats off to anyone that starts a new enterprise in today's environment, I am sure they will do well

[AUSCAMARO]

Mitch it was a great day watching the boguns fight it out on the bouncy castle.

It was a pleasure to help out the guys @ Thunder, hats off to anyone that starts a new enterprise in today's environment, I am sure they will do well

Been down there twice in the last two days to see my mate Jemahl... Talking about the stripes on the Camaro etc as well as generally catching up.

The place was empty and quiet though and I'm wondering if they may have picked the wrong time to open as it's the off season for the drag scene.

George Saparovich was there looking at a yellow Tonner thats soon to be in PSC...

[6t8]

Whats Thunder ?:confused:

[TUFF68]

New performance shop that has opened up in C o c kburn Central recently

http://www.thunderperformance.com.au/

[AUSCAMARO]

Whats Thunder ?:confused:

Couple of young blokes Baz, pretty sure Fred (Fear) has something to do with it as well... Nice set up anyways and they are quite competitive if wanting go fast bits, they are aiming to please...

[6t8]

Thanks for that guys.

[AUSCAMARO]

Jemahl from Current Trendz has also teamed up with them and is doing his vinyl and tinting work from there now... So my old Mazda will add a bit of class to the dinosaur brigade after it gets out of the paint shop and Jemahl starts storing it at work :D

[muggz]

Just bumping this for a question

Chris, your rear end with DSE quadralink, did you buy the housing (if so which one?) with the brackets welded on or did you get someone local to do it?

Cheers, Muggzy

[68cmaro]

Hi Muggz

I used a fabricated 9" housing with the DSE brackets welded on locally (they came from DSE with detailed instructions) it cost me $550 dollars to have the brackets welded on and then the diff has to be straightened again as they warp with welding. (included in the $550)

Also when you make a list of the DSE stuff that you are after give me a buzz and I will order it for you as I get a discount from DSE and I will pass it on to you.

PM me if you haven't got my contact details

Cheers CHRIS

[muggz]

Very nice Chris! seems like a win situation
I do have your contact details still and ill finalise what i need and get in touch :)
Much appreciated!

[68cmaro]

Very nice Chris! seems like a win situation
I do have your contact details still and ill finalise what i need and get in touch :)
Much appreciated!

Pleasure Muggz, any time

CHRIS

[68cmaro]

My boys took the Camaro & Chevelle to the Armadale Auto Parts Bikini Wash yesterday and had some sensational races to and from there.

There are 4 black marks on the road 2 are 330 mtrs long (Camaro) and the other 2 are about 260 metres (Chevelle). I got told I was getting old as I was telling Simon to back off, his reply was we are only doing 200 ks , to which I replied yes, with a Chevelle up your bum :eek::eek:

But they had a great time thrashing them around to the delight of the other road users :eek:

Next time Dad will stay home I think :o:o

The road we use for our test & tune is around 4klms of dead straight deserted road with no side streets, but my wife could hear us from home and was waiting at the gate when we arrived NOT HAPPY with her "boys" hooning around the streets.

I pulled the TH400 out today as I am changing the torque converter, hope to have it back in by new years and then both of them can go berserk at the Motoplex until we get told to leave.

The Camaro should run around the 10.7 and if the Chevelle can get traction I don't think it will be far behind it !!

Cheers CHRIS

[RAW454]

Chris, I've just mailed you my adoption application papers :D:D Bloody awesome stuff... And damn lucky boys ;)

[68cmaro]

Picked up a trophy for "Top Muscle Car" at Big Al's Poker Run there were over 650 cars on the run :) :)

Cheers CHRIS

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Just won Shannon's "Enthusiast of the month" award which has a Biante model as the prize, so if you are insured with Shannons go to their website and enter

http://www.shannons.com.au/enthusiasts/photocomp/gallery/

Cheers CHRIS

[68cmaro]

The Biante model is a HX Panelvan 1 of 250 that will be cool

[chevguy]

Nice one Chris, well deserving.

[68cmaro]

Nice one Chris, well deserving.



Cheers Ken, when are you moving to WA ?

[68cmaro]

A couple of pics from the MAX show last weekend

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[tezza101]

That engine bay is awesome! :)

[Detailed]

My boys took the Camaro & Chevelle to the Armadale Auto Parts Bikini Wash yesterday

please tell me you didnt let them wash the cars!!!!?

:(

[68cmaro]

please tell me you didnt let them wash the cars!!!!?

:(



No chance Mitch, not with all of the belly button & other piercings floating around lol

CHRIS

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That engine bay is awesome! :)


Cheers Terry

[68cmaro]

Hi Guys

Just fitted a fully manualised TH400 as the gearbox never had solid shifts when it was a full auto, the transformation is amazing even the converter seems to be working better also.

I also fitted a new dash pad (a NOS GM) that I bought off a guy that had it stored for the last 12 years, I had bought 2 oer ones and was pi**ed off with the fit so I have been waiting over 3 years to get a good one.

I also fitted a shift light into the dash, an Autometer pencil light and it fits nicely and un noticed where the high beam light is in the carrier.

Looking forward to the next USM get together.

Cheers CHRIS

[67SS502]

can not beat a full manual TH400 auto, did you go a forward or reverse pattern and what shifter are you running?

[68cmaro]

Hi Disco

I kept the forward pattern and I am running a B&M quicksilver shifter


can not beat a full manual TH400 auto, did you go a forward or reverse pattern and what shifter are you running?

[chevguy]

Manualised 400 is my next step as well Chris. Thinking about loading the ports up again while at SEMA with all the good gear from tcs and getting a local builder to put it together. Who built your box?

[blackoutsteve]

...I had bought 2 oer ones and was pi**ed off with the fit...

OER a poor fit? Really? no! :p

[68cmaro]

OER a poor fit? Really? no! :p



As always no surprises with OEM it is amazing that they get is so wrong so often !!!

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Manualised 400 is my next step as well Chris. Thinking about loading the ports up again while at SEMA with all the good gear from tcs and getting a local builder to put it together. Who built your box?


Hi Ken

A local guy here builds all of my boxes !!!

Looking forward to SEMA again ! our eldest son is getting married in November so Christine probably won't go this year, I haven't booked anything as yet but will have to get on to it shortly.

Cheers CHRIS

[67 rs Rhodesy]

Hi Guys

Just fitted a fully manualised TH400 as the gearbox never had solid shifts when it was a full auto, the transformation is amazing even the converter seems to be working better also.

I also fitted a new dash pad (a NOS GM) that I bought off a guy that had it stored for the last 12 years, I had bought 2 oer ones and was pi**ed off with the fit so I have been waiting over 3 years to get a good one.

I also fitted a shift light into the dash, an Autometer pencil light and it fits nicely and un noticed where the high beam light is in the carrier.

Looking forward to the next USM get together.

Cheers CHRIS

me too now Chris, hopefully get to stay a little longer next time i'm down your way. Fully manualised! now that sounds fun! :D

[68cmaro]

Some pics of the buck's party "girls" with my girls, not sure on how much skin can be shown so some tame ones lol.

The boys certainly had a great day !!!!:eek::eek:

Cheers CHRIS

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[blackoutsteve]

More skin does need to be shown Chris.. (please :))
Looks like FUN. :cool:

[68cmaro]

More skin does need to be shown Chris.. (please :))
Looks like FUN. :cool:

Just for you Steve ;)

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[chevguy]

All Mitch is thinking is that'll leave marks on the duco:D

[blackoutsteve]

Thank you Chris.. ;) Hmmm, that's some nice arse there.. :p
I like arse. :D

Don't worry, Mitch is hoping they'll leave marks and will be polishing the cars with his tongue. ..for free!

[RAW454]

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For a second I thought she was calling for somebody to hit the power antenna switch :eek::p

[69SS]

For a second I thought she was calling for somebody to hit the power antenna switch :eek::p

I think she was enjoying the "rumble" of the 572 Deano ! ;):D

[RAW454]

Lucky Chris didn't purge the nitrous :D
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[GM NUT]

Nice show Chris....