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68Camaro
21-09-2009, 05:19 PM
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Hi All,
Though i might throw up some pics of my and my GS's Camaro since this is the place for it.

I have had Katarina (her name) for about 2 years. When i first got her she was the hugely ugly Butternut Yellow i refer to it as Postit Note yellow:D . No offence if you like the colour i just dont.

She arrived in fairly good shape with NO rust though the entire body. No replacement pannels at all. The only historical dings were in the back left hand corner where the panel was pushed down which is still sitting to low for my taste.

I have done alot of work to her personally with my limited knowledge mainly because im on the disability pension and dont have the money spare. Any spare i have from doing odd work here and there goes to parts.

The work i have done.

Full interior replacement with the 68 Camaro Interior Kit. Including Roof lining and carpet.

Repaired/Replaced the instruments (Speedo and Fuel) Lol

Repaired the centre console. (Broken by the alarm installer /sigh)

Replaced the chrome parts of the centre console.

Replaced the steering wheel with a nice black and chrome saas

Removed and replaced the entire wireing loom from the car bumper to bumper. That was a big job (7 Solid Days) could have been quicker but i wanted it done perfect and i had the time.

(Funny the people with the time have no money and the people with the money have no time :rolleyes: )

The exteral brightwork was all replaced bumper to bumper. I like the look of the chrome.

Replaced my wheels with mags Eagle's from the USA (Classic torque thruster style)

I installed a Full MSD RtR dizzy and blaster 2 (gen3) with an MSD AL2 sitting in the shed to move into it.

Hmm Oh i just replaced the 7" sealed headlights with Crystal Cut lamp housing and some uber bright halogen's

Replaced the tail light/break lights with Spegetti Enginnering LED ones.

The motor is a warm 350 with a t350 behind it. Diff well its buggered so i need a new one of some kind.

Removed the side markers.

I just purchased a set of 4 Carbon Fibre Guages and the autometer pod (4 slots) for the front of the centre console. I have a friend who coats plastic with wood grain so im going to get it done in the wallnut so it matches better. Did that just before the diff went (FTL)

The next steps are to get it out of the paint shop (Guy in a car park left me a nice dint and didnt leave a note). 9 weeks of saving to pay for that fix.

I got invited to run in the GP500 here on the Gold Coast on the 23rd and 24th so that should be fun if i get my diff issue fixed.

Last pic is me.

Ill post up some more pics later i suppose if people want to see.

tonner
21-09-2009, 06:00 PM
Welcome Graham, your car looks fantastic, I would love to see more pics.

Greg

qik66
21-09-2009, 06:25 PM
Welcome Graham, good to see another Queenslander on here was begining to think it was WA take over. and yes a far better choice of colour, very nice.

Twisted67
21-09-2009, 06:43 PM
Welcome Graham, your car looks fantastic, I would love to see more pics.

Greg

Yep,what Greg said!!!

Paul

67cammy
21-09-2009, 07:28 PM
Hey Graham. Beautiful car! Really like the ride hieght. What have you done suspension wise

USA-69Z
21-09-2009, 07:34 PM
welcome Graham , your car looks hot ....hope you enjoy our temple of car tragics:p

Nev68
22-09-2009, 01:39 PM
Welcome Graham.
Striking car.
Hope you enjoy this site

68Camaro
22-09-2009, 03:05 PM
2"Drop spindles on the front running HQ disks that have been Crossdrilled and vented. Is the suspension change only.

Honestly its uber low speed bumps are a pain.

Im hoping to put in Airride Shockwaves so i can run at what hight i like. Bag and shock in one FTW. Low or High on demand.

http://www.ridetech.com/catalog/ShockWave-24-1.html

http://www.ridetech.com/product_page_images/shockwave_prodshot.jpg

Ill try and get some more pics up soon.

qik66
22-09-2009, 03:49 PM
Remember air bags are not legal in Queensland

tonner
22-09-2009, 04:21 PM
Remember air bags are not legal in Queensland

Is that for real, even alot of trucks come with airbag as well as cars now.

Greg

68Camaro
22-09-2009, 07:03 PM
You sure there illegal ? Pedders supplied me a quote to do it for me about 6 months ago. Ill have to look it up.

Graham

68Camaro
22-09-2009, 07:09 PM
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/resources/file/eb14114ed1431db/VSI_L_1.0_Light_Vehicle_Replacement_Suspension_Mod ifications.pdf

Typical seems you can get around it but it would be difficult. Mabe because im on disability and need to lower and raise the car to assist my entrance and exit lol?

dazzad888
22-09-2009, 07:11 PM
Im from Logan ,have i seen you around Acaica Ridge latley? Theres a 68 similar getting around that way. Nice car mate and welcome

68Camaro
22-09-2009, 10:03 PM
No not me. There is another orange Camaro with the hockey strip floating about.

But thanks

WILD68
22-09-2009, 11:36 PM
Welcome mate thats one nice ride, i want to delete the side markers too i think it cleans up the lines IMO..
I think the biggest thing that is illegal with Air Bags is that all the Mini truck crowd notch the chassis
over the diff to really drop to the ground, not sure but thats what i have heard over here in the wild west...

tonner
22-09-2009, 11:40 PM
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/resources/file/eb14114ed1431db/VSI_L_1.0_Light_Vehicle_Replacement_Suspension_Mod ifications.pdf

Typical seems you can get around it but it would be difficult. Mabe because im on disability and need to lower and raise the car to assist my entrance and exit lol?

It is the same here the controls cant be in the cabin ( on inspection ;) )

Greg

68Camaro
23-09-2009, 02:48 PM
Seems Airbags are legal in QLD

see my post in the technical forum.

http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/showthread.php?t=3621

Graham

68Camaro
01-10-2009, 12:05 AM
Well Katarina (my 68 Camaro) is in the panel shop hopefully on monday she is back out and all shiny and dint free. (Im soo worried about colour matching(

Anyway ill put up some more pics of her when shes back.

Graham

AUSCAMARO
03-10-2009, 12:07 AM
Very nice Graham... What colour orange is that?

My 68 is also now orange, although it's not on the road and won't be for a very long time. I also have similar rims to yours. Coys C5's..

Mitch

68Camaro
03-10-2009, 09:17 PM
Its Lambo orange lol. with a gold flick. The white is pearlesent. Its very striking in the sun.

Anyway my diff died again after seal and bearing replacement so now its up high and dry.

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So now its not on the road at all :(

On the bright side the painter used did an amazing job on the dint. It was a huge pushin on the back left quarter that is in the above photo. Atleast that went well.

Graham

dazzad888
05-10-2009, 12:26 PM
Cant even see a ding bro,

cluxford
05-10-2009, 03:16 PM
Graham,

That is a beautiful Camaro. Love the colour combo and the stance is killer.

Bag it, we need to see some dumped Camaro's around here.

What is your current ride height. I'm running coilovers but have ability to move to bags as a bolt in swap. I'm looking to have it run 100mm ground clearance (lowest legal)

68Camaro
05-10-2009, 07:05 PM
To be honest its to low for regular use. I hit my pipes all the time on speedbumps and ramps. The rear had a 2 inch lowering block and the front has 3 inch lowered spindles.

I am going to airbag when the fund some (Could be a while) got to buy a diff first.

Graham

68Camaro
07-08-2010, 09:34 PM
Well ive returned to the living again so i thought i must post and get back into the forum.

Life is treating me well so im back into the camaro. Done a heap of work since i was here.

New T350 Stage II tranny old one slipped more then a hooker on a plastic chair.

Other things been working on the engine bay heres a pick of it currently.

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Somebody mentioned i shouldnt run my coil sideways due to it being oil filled but never had any problems?

Anyway nice to be back gents and ladies :)

USA-69Z
07-08-2010, 10:16 PM
hey Graham , welcome home mate.. i noticed your brake booster... is it a commodore booster? what brakes a r u running?


Gav

68Camaro
08-08-2010, 09:26 PM
The booster is a "not to be named brand" one i bought it before i noticed who made it.

front Disks are HQ rear are police issued drums.

to be honest my breaks rock one thing i never worry about.

blackoutsteve
08-08-2010, 09:42 PM
Welcome back and looking good. :)

Somebody mentioned i shouldnt run my coil sideways due to it being oil filled but never had any problems?

Is your coil an MSD Blaster 2 or 3?

Yep.. "It is recommended to mount the PN 8202 and 8223 coils in an upright position.." ;)

http://www.msdignition.com/uploadedFiles/MSDIgnitioncom/Products/Coils/8223_instructions.pdf

69SS
08-08-2010, 10:22 PM
Looks great Graham, and welcome back!

68Camaro
09-08-2010, 11:50 AM
Blaster 3. Might just fit an MSD 6al and remount.

Cheers

68Camaro
26-08-2010, 06:32 PM
Floor and firewall done!!

Oh gotta play time lapse

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Pretty :)

Graham

AUSCAMARO
27-08-2010, 07:01 AM
Very Pretty

ZZ0502
29-08-2010, 09:33 PM
Hey Graham,

Good job. You have made some progress.

68Camaro
03-09-2010, 08:45 PM
So to the audio.

Dynamatt the doors.

Install JL Audio 6.5 Speakers in the door.

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A nice set of pioneer reference 6x9 in the parcel shelf.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1ncUZ9iT4LU/TICMo5YemcI/AAAAAAAADM0/UAh8IsfniEI/s400/IMG_0133.JPG

A Little Alpine Amp

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1ncUZ9iT4LU/TICRa0oxygI/AAAAAAAADN8/DsljWWQcDT0/s400/IMG_0130.JPG

And a Head unit that knows its letters JVC
A2DP for bluetooth streaming
Dual USB for usb keys
Full Bluetooth car phone kit
Aux In on the front as well

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1ncUZ9iT4LU/TICPH8UwDrI/AAAAAAAADNQ/UbzIeq1_uYI/s400/IMG_0134.JPG

Now to install an Infrared relay agent so the head unit remote still works with the glovebox closed.

The relay is on the right of my guages. Its a temp location atm.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1ncUZ9iT4LU/TICPILctW_I/AAAAAAAADNU/ga8W3fbEX98/s400/IMG_0135.JPG

Works great. no huge impact on the car. Amazing sound. Easy to work.