AGGRO's 73 Camaro RS [Archive]

AGGRO

06-02-2010, 11:21 AM

ok guys, here it is.....

long awaited from the states (well by me anyway)

I picked it up this week

worked 454, built T350 auto, 10 bolt posi with 3.43 gears

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040518.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040519.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040520.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040521.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040522.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040523.jpg

tuffss

06-02-2010, 11:56 AM

AGGRO

06-02-2010, 12:08 PM

Thanks mate,

As for plans, hmmm lots! Get rid of the purple on the seats, monster tacho is already gone, custom dash panel, centre console, TKO600 manual and 9" diff, air con for hot qld summer cruising, bigger width wheels (especially the front because i like corners) bigger brakes, rack and pinion steering, upgraded suspension...think thats about it for now..... but no doubt it will grow.

454 NUTTR

06-02-2010, 02:05 PM

clean looking ride there good move on the seats

RAW454

06-02-2010, 03:37 PM

Congrats Rowan! Must be pumped. Bad ass ride with loads of potential to get it how you want - especially with that premium list! Looks like a long-termer which is ace to see. Hope feels good having something to fill the torry space in the garage & look forward to seeing the progress & another 2nd gen on USM!

chevguy

06-02-2010, 04:23 PM

Very nice bud, I can prove I like it, mine is painted a similar colour with similar stripes:p

AGGRO

06-02-2010, 07:13 PM

thanks guys, I'm really excited about the car. going to be a tough street car with some mild circuit duties - but not too serious so its still a bit of a handful. The torana got too serious and wasn't much fun driving on the street. And yeah its here to stay....

Now I just need some parts to get it on the road....

Anyone know best place for all the wiper gear (arms, motor, nozzles, pump etc.) I have been looking on classic industries but if someone has some lying around i'd take em

Also how do I tell if the sunvisors are 1 or 2 pin?

tonner

06-02-2010, 07:22 PM

Got to be happy with that Rowan, after the mods it will be a ball tearer.

Greg

71RS

06-02-2010, 08:00 PM

Nice car. My 71 RS had outer pins only. I think the center pin came a bit later. Try nastyz28.com website for more details. You might be able to feel the holes for the center holder through the headliner?

69coupe

07-02-2010, 04:59 AM

Nice car, congrats

Nev68

07-02-2010, 08:40 AM

Looks good.
I know you've got some plans , but looks like you got a good start you can drive with some pride.

Nev68

07-02-2010, 08:41 AM

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040523.jpg

Hey, what type of water pump is that it looks a bit different ( to me anyway, not used to looking at BB's)

AGGRO

07-02-2010, 10:47 AM

I got no idea what pump it is sorry mate.

I cant tell about feeling through headliner. My roof has nothing...no headliner, no rear view mirror or sunvisors so I need to order some for rego - and to finish it off, just need to know which ones to order

AUSCAMARO

07-02-2010, 11:25 AM

I can see it now with VLETCRMBL plates.. Well if you were in WA where you can have 9 digits anyway...

Looks sweet.

71RS

08-02-2010, 07:00 AM

No headliner, even easier to tell. If you have the center holder there will be two holes in the middle of the roof near the screen. Rear view mirror is attached to the windscreen. I have a set of sunvisors for the middle holder style. They are brown and would need to be vinyl sprayed. Dont rely on the parts stores for sending you the correct sunvisors. I had three sets sent to me from Ecklers and each were incorrect. Do a search of 73 camaros and you will probably get an idea of what it should have. Either way, your car is heavily modified so having the correct visors is probably not that big a deal.

AGGRO

08-02-2010, 11:18 PM

do they have the brackets too ehbobeh?

73camaro

09-02-2010, 07:21 PM

nice car mate, great to see another 2nd gen here

camaro_1967rs

09-02-2010, 10:41 PM

Hey, what type of water pump is that it looks a bit different ( to me anyway, not used to looking at BB's)

Its an edelbrock 8851 water pump
http://performanceparts.com/performance_parts_images/edelbrock_8851.jpg

70mach1

10-02-2010, 05:27 PM

Is that a factory colour and stripe combination?Looks great- as does the car itself.Well done.

AGGRO

10-02-2010, 05:41 PM

71RS

10-02-2010, 08:34 PM

Sorry, no brackets on the sunvisors. Check your pm's

70mach1

11-02-2010, 06:20 PM

Nah the purple isnt a factory colour the stripes are factory size and placement though

Thanks, I started it up and let it run for a few minutes today, god I love that car! Sounds so angry, I suppose it should though with twin 3" pipes dumped at the diff

:D They always sound good straight off the boat-but SA rego don't like them loud that's for sure :rolleyes:

AGGRO

01-03-2010, 04:56 PM

woohoo, my first order is here, nice and fast. Order was processed thursday morning local time and was shipped that day, landed in aus saturday arvo at syd airport and here at 7am this morning. That is my new classic industries dash pad and rear view mirror.

AGGRO

31-03-2010, 08:51 PM

ok finally got off my arse and did something on the car.

Installed my new dash pad. and made up my own custom guage panel.

This is how I started

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040537.jpg

Then I trialled it and tweaked it in the car

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040538.jpg

Then I measured all the holes up and had it punched out at work (advantage of being sheet metal fabricators)

and this is the result of the punched panel and cleaned up

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040542.jpg

and this is what it will look like with the guages in

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040543.jpg

Now I just need to fold the sides up and then get it powdercoated satin black.

Cost - $30
Labour - 6-10 hours

pretty happy with that

Downesy

31-03-2010, 09:46 PM

Nice work ...

AGGRO

08-04-2010, 11:12 AM

Did a bit more work on this last night. I've got new crystal headlights that i bought off ebay. I went to put them in but they hit on the headlight bucket because of the shape of the housing. I'm opening up the holes today at work so they should go in tonight. I also put my rear seat belts in last night. And changed from the mega shifter to a hurst pro matic.

Chev_1973

08-04-2010, 01:20 PM

Good job.Looks nice.

How much did all the gagues cost you?

Also can you post some photos of your seat belts, here in Vic i was advised that all 4 have to changed.

AGGRO

08-04-2010, 10:39 PM

same as here in QLD, will post pics of them soon. the bottom part of the rears are just a straight bolt in I have to make a plate to hold the top part for the 'sash' bit of the belt.

Guages were $800 to my door from Summit. Better than the $1300 they want in aus

---------- Post added at 09:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:37 PM ----------

can someome with a 71-73 post a pic of where the washer bottle bolts up? I think the previous owner cut the panel off where it is supposed to be

cluxford

09-04-2010, 06:33 AM

Rowan, coming along nicely that dash looks sweet. I still love the colour of your car, it's a real standout

AGGRO

14-04-2010, 07:56 PM

ok some pics to update it with.

fitted my new crystal headlights look much better and much clearer too.

old:
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040518.jpg

New:
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040548.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040550.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040552.jpg

also a pic of prototype 1 of my dash - few small things to change with guage and light positions.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040554.jpg

and some shots of the seatbelts in the rear. I just used the original locations for the bases. going to weld in the top brackets for them later on.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040555.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040557.jpg

71RS

14-04-2010, 09:14 PM

Looking real nice. Can you register the car with that fat & skinny wheel combination? I have a spare set of weld stars which are 3.5 front and 10 rear and thought it was a no no? Max 2 inch difference allowed?

jaywildone57

14-04-2010, 09:22 PM

RAW454

14-04-2010, 11:14 PM

Moving forward very nicely Rowan. Mind me asking what the headlamps cost & from where? Ebay? Cheers.

AGGRO

17-04-2010, 01:39 AM

Gotta check QLD laws for whats legal on the front - they may be legal with wider tyres on them. Mate has a torrie with 3.5's on the front and 8's on the rear

Yeah lights were from Ebay, Cost $71 including delivery, but they bought them from All Crash Parts in Virginia, Brisbane

AGGRO

27-04-2010, 11:44 AM

just a bit more of an update, got seatbelts and child restraint bolts fitted up over the long weekend and also my washer bottle is fitted now as well. It is off at the exhaust shop today to get tailpipes put on for rego too

AUSCAMARO

28-04-2010, 04:42 AM

Ooooh, she wont be long now!!!

AGGRO

28-04-2010, 09:53 AM

I hope so, looking to get this on the road in about 4-6 weeks

---------- Post added at 08:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:19 AM ----------

I'm having a dilemma guys and hope you can help me out.

On my torana I had 17" billets with 235/40's on the front and it rode like a b***h!!! it was so hard and wasnt really much fun to drive. My tyre guy said that the only way to stop that would be to fit a taller tyre on the front to give it some more cushioning in the sidewall.

I know these shape camaros look pretty darn good on 17's but should I stick with 15's and keep the oldschool tough look?

AUSCAMARO

28-04-2010, 09:58 AM

Yep, your car would definately suit the old school 15" look with big tall rubber...

RAW454

28-04-2010, 03:17 PM

Couldn't be more of a personal preference query there Rowan :) For me, the first thing I wanted to do when I got my car was ditch the bogan Centerlines for some pro-tour 18s. But the tough old-school look grew on me massively. So am running this combo for a couple of years, then when bored of it, will go more modern with all aesthetics inc enginebay (I'm calling it Phase 2).

If you really want an opinion, I'd go old-school chunkies for sure. Will be a change from the Torry's ride experience, get used to the new beastie in more comfort, allow time to investigate the HUGE number of bigger-rim options out there... and looking tough as hell in the meantime! Plus will always be a market for HQ-pattern 15s if decided to resell. That's just one man's opinion though...

AGGRO

28-04-2010, 07:03 PM

I am thinking the same as both of you guys as well, but I saw a camaro in super chevy with 17" vintage wheels and it looks pretty good.

Nev68

28-04-2010, 08:31 PM

Yep, your car would definately suit the old school 15" look with big tall rubber...

I reckon 15's are the go but it's is getting harder to find tyres for 15" rims.

AGGRO

29-04-2010, 11:43 PM

does anyone know where the breather pipe is supposed to run from the fuel tank? mine was sitting where the tailpipes go and was moved and is just sitting behind the diff and fuel pours out everytime i go around a corner...

also does anyone know what size bolts are used for the wiper motor? I have gotten 2 different size bolts now and neither fit.

Thanks Rowan

71RS

30-04-2010, 08:53 AM

There are a bunch of pipes coming out of the tank. I think three follow the body up over the diff and connect to a canister that is fitted behind the rear seat. You should be able to see it from inside the trunk. The original return line came from the charcoal canister next to the washer bottle.

Take the wiper motor to supercheap. They have a bolt and nut rack with the different sized examples so you can test fit.

AGGRO

30-04-2010, 10:12 AM

nah that wont work. The threaded part that it screws into is in the firewall...thats where I am having issues as I am just guessing what size.

Hmmm i have no canister behind the seat....or charcoal canister next to the washer bottle.

I have another question too. with the tail lights when i put the parkers on all 4 light up (like they should) but when i brake all 4 light up (should it be only 2 or is 4 correct??) and when i flick on the indicators both the inner and outer flash on the same side. If this isnt correct which one is supposed to flash?

Thanks

71RS

30-04-2010, 03:33 PM

sorry about the motor was thinking it attached from inside the cowl for some reason. Maybe just keep trying different bolt sizes. NPT?

Canister space should be there in the rear bulkhead. Its a retangular steel canister. Maybe removed for weight at the drags but the hole for it will be obvious. Might need to take out the seat. Wouldnt worry about the front canister. You should have multiple pipes coming out of the tank on the left and right. Maybe you can just loop the line to one of those ports.

Your car is wired up and operates exactly like mine. Dont touch it and worry about it later. Same with the wheels, just tick the boxes and get it on the road! Worry about the rest later.

AGGRO

30-04-2010, 03:49 PM

there are lots of holes there, but no canister. It was just looped around and sitting under the car but was moved for the exhaust, so now I have to put it somewhere where it wont leak.

is that legal how it is wired up though? I have an auto sparky coming out next week to wire up my guages so if its incorrect it'll be easier for him to do it now.

These are some wheels I am looking at that I had a friend photoshop for me.

with the welds
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040552.jpg

cragar eliminators (can get these in chrome or polished centres too)
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040552-wheel-option-1.jpg

greg weld stars
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040552-wheel-option-3.jpg

centerline qualifiers
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040552-wheel-option-2.jpg

any opinions or other suggestions?

71RS

30-04-2010, 04:15 PM

I'd leave the lights but it will depend on if you need to have an orange indicator for compliance. I like the qualifiers.

Rallyes?

AGGRO

30-04-2010, 05:46 PM

what about these style wheels like they used on the old trans am racers?

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/70-Camaro-num11-DV_08_MH-04.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/70-Chevy-Camaro-Num13-DV-08_MH-001.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/IMG_8706.jpg

AUSCAMARO

01-05-2010, 12:31 AM

I prefer your Welds. I like the minilite style rims too..

chevval

01-05-2010, 06:38 AM

I was chattin to a RWC guy around the cnr from my place about the rear stop light and indicator on the 'bird and mine does the same things as your camaro. He more or less said if thats the way it is I'll pass it and this guy does alot of 'musclecars', same scenario as the mustangs. The firebird was originally a 350/350 combo but now has a 400/muncie with no reverse light setup but provisions for it in the rear lense but he's not too worried about that either! L02 is done...just doing bits and pieces to it now then should be on the road.

5185

AGGRO

01-05-2010, 09:31 AM

cheers for that!

71RS

01-05-2010, 12:33 PM

You can have a look at different combo's with this:

http://www.autowaretech9.net/nextwheels/jegs_ec.htm

AGGRO

04-05-2010, 12:16 AM

Bit of an update, had my auto electrician out on the weekend. He took my dash panel and guages away during the week and came back with them all wired up to 3 simple plugs. Spent a few hours running some wires in the car and changing the plugs and also fixing up a few more things for me.

Here are some pics of the dash not in the car.

He did a stunning job on it and very very neat. Super impressed with it.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040638.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040639.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/P1040640.jpg

also got my rear view mirror in and sunvisors are in the car now too along with my interior light.

Still deciding on wheels though....thats a tough one!

RAW454

04-05-2010, 11:54 AM

Gotta be happy with that Rowan. Bloody nice work!:cool:

Out of curiosity, are you specifically not a fan of the current Welds?

Touched on it before, but my 2c would be to swap the runners for some wider fronts & enjoy cruising for a while whilst sussing new rim options. The Welds suit it SO well already & you can then can take some more time investigating (and most likely shipping from the States). Could even then try bolting up a mate's 17s to see how the ride compares etc before settling on size.

Plus I'd be seriously keeping some coin aside for a new diff before new shoes... (I can vouch for what a BBC does to a 10-bolt :o)

If you can't bear to look at them, then different story and I'll get back in my box.;):D

AGGRO

05-05-2010, 12:38 PM

Deano, nah your right mate, any perspective is worth looking at.

I don't mind the welds on it now, but because the car will see some track time i don't think they would work too well with cooking the brakes from lack of ventilation. The cheapest i found for a pair of 15x7 welds was 380 each plus freight. Then i'd need tyres too. So around 1200 dollars for the two fronts. Then when i get some new rims i'd be spending another 2500 which doesn't really make much sense to me.

The only way i'd do that is if my other set was for racing on only and the welds on the street.

I got a price yesterday for some torq thrust d's in 15x8 for under 1600 thats in aus and it would cost me around the same from summit with freight and tax on it.

And i know about the ten bolt too. I am nervous about it. Brakes, 12 bolt and manual conversion will be next on the list.

RAW454

05-05-2010, 01:56 PM

So around 1200 dollars for the two fronts. Then when i get some new rims i'd be spending another 2500 which doesn't really make much sense to me. You're forgetting resale buddy. Is only the 'changeover' price you have to consider, not the purchase price ;) As said, there is always a market for HQ-pattern Weld/Centerline/Cragars. Particularly front runners, so easy to offload at same price you bought them for. Nothing to lose by creating an AV8 post for anybody wanting to swap... Anyway, is something to think about. Keep up the great progress :cool:

71RS

05-05-2010, 02:48 PM

SS Cragar polished alloy, 15x7 and 15x8 1 set in Ford, 1 set in Chev
rrp $1200 these sets only $1000
I've been seriously thinking about this set on special but dont have the spare cash. Thanks KRudd. They would like nice. Ideal backspace for our gen 2 are 4 inch on the 7's and 4.5inch on the 8's. Might want to check if keen.
Heres the link
http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/showthread.php?t=4294

AGGRO

05-05-2010, 07:34 PM

yeah Deano i thought about the retail, but when I asked earlier about selling the welds the consensus was around $800 - $1000 for a set. plus whatever the front runners sell for (guessing another 3-400 ish at a very rough guess)

So I still gotta come up with the other $2200 or so for new rims. Whereas if I sell the current wheels for $1000 I only need to come up with $1500. And that $700 difference will pay for my brakes, which means the diff will be closer to being swapped lol

other thing I thought about was some of those Ridler wheels from VPW.....only $180 each.....plus freight and tyres

71RS

05-05-2010, 09:48 PM

other thing I thought about was some of those Ridler wheels from VPW.....only $180 each.....plus freight and tyres

Just saw those too in justparts, wonder if they are any good?

adz372

14-05-2010, 07:26 AM

hey rowan
your dash looks awsome mate, what size gauges did you use? mainly the KPH and RPM ones? how did you go with the vent tube off the tank? ive got the same issue! if you want another opinion on wheels im for 17's i think they suit sec gens the best! but thats just me.

AGGRO

14-05-2010, 07:37 AM

cluxford

14-05-2010, 11:16 AM

Nice, they'll look great, will you lower it also like that red bird (maybe not that lower but lower than it is now) ?

AGGRO

14-05-2010, 12:52 PM

Thanks chris, as for the ride height, i've actually gotta bring the front up a bit. The collectors are 88mm atm. The rear will come down about an inch due to a smaller profile tyre

adz372

14-05-2010, 07:13 PM

thanks adz,

guages are 3 3/8" stewart warner for the big ones and 2 1/16" for the small ones.

Vent tube i havent fixed yet. trying to come up with a solution for it now.

I've ordered some wheels, i've got 15x7 and 15x8 american racing torq thrust D's coming with the satin lip and grey centres so they look like the ones on the red firebird

nice one mate, had a set of them on a two door 55 chev, ive done some reasearch into this vent tube today, on 1970 models the vent tube runs from the tank to the front of the car next to the booster and terminates there with a one way valve to let air in, or you block the vent tubes off and run a vented petrol cap.

AGGRO

15-05-2010, 01:43 AM

cheers thanks for that! don't think my tube is long enough to go to the booster. Might talk to a few guys and see if there is another place to run it to safely and put that one way valve in

AGGRO

22-05-2010, 07:58 PM

ok, some more progress made today - finally. Got my senders for low oil pressure and high water temp warning lights. Also picked up a catch can because my car is leaking oil when I drive it. Seems the sump is pressurising and seeping out of a few spots. I tightened up the sump bolts too just to make sure they were tight.

Also bolted on my horn and notched out a slot in the quarter trim panels for seatbelt clearance as shown below and then showing the trim panels back in place.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040729.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040730.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040731.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040732.jpg

AND THE BIG NEWS!!!! My wheels turned up thursday so I picked one up on the way home yesterday to bolt it on to have a look. Was a little worried about the grey centre but think it looks **** hot! Just needs some tyres now!

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040726.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040725.jpg

USA-69Z

22-05-2010, 08:50 PM

rowan , what you want for your old rims?

Gav

71RS

22-05-2010, 09:59 PM

Gav,

What do you want for your Rushy rims?

Scott

USA-69Z

22-05-2010, 11:41 PM

Gav,

What do you want for your Rushy rims?

Scott

Hi Scott , there definatly not for sale..i havnt driven with those on yet..I was just wanting a second set ..

AUSCAMARO

23-05-2010, 02:17 AM

Rowan, grab a bit of edge piping (rubber) to finish off that slot you made for the seat belt and it will look factory. Clark rubber sell it.

cluxford

23-05-2010, 10:32 AM

Rowan, those rims will look great, when you putting rubber one em and what size you gunna run ?

Gav, 2 sets, lol, starting to sound like Dave...I have 2 sets also and while the second set is technically for sale I'm sort of secretly hoping they don't sell

AGGRO

23-05-2010, 01:40 PM

AUSCAMARO - thanks for the tip - that will look a bit nicer. I was hand filing for about an hour to get them all neat and straight haha.

Cluxford - waiting on weld's to sell as they will cover my tyres (ie. I dont have any money atm haha) But as soon as they do, running maxxis 235/60/15's on the front on a 15x7 rim and 265/50/15 on the rear on a 15x8 rim. We are trying the 265's first and seeing how much clearance I still have on these rims as to whether the 295's in the maxxis range will fit or if i have to relocate the shock to the inside of the leaf spring shackle.

Gav - PM sent.

AGGRO

10-06-2010, 07:12 PM

ok bit of an update, second last one before rego.

New wheels are ON!!!!!!! they look awesome. very happy with how it sits now too.

also had to bend up my washer nozzles to suit the fibreglass bonnet, here is a pic of the standard one (the flat one) and what I did to it.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040733.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040742.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040746.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040749.jpg

69SS

11-06-2010, 12:20 AM

Wheels look perfect Rowan, good job mate, bet you cant wait to get it legal!

AGGRO

12-06-2010, 12:03 PM

got some better pics of the car with the wheels on - my camera really doesnt like fading light

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040752.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040755.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040760.jpg

chevval

13-06-2010, 07:48 AM

thats got a real nice stance on it now, very nostalgic I reckon, should get the 'bird on the road in a few weeks hopefully!

cluxford

17-06-2010, 03:45 PM

So Rowan did she pass rego ?

AGGRO

18-06-2010, 01:36 PM

Not yet, Chris its at gasoline alley now just waiting to hear if it will pass compliance.

AGGRO

18-06-2010, 04:09 PM

Just spoke to Gasoline Alley - pending the brake test it should pass no worries and be ready next wednesday so then onto rego next friday all going to plan

71RS

18-06-2010, 04:12 PM

Good news, my brother does RWC's in Brisy if it helps?

Chev_1973

18-06-2010, 04:45 PM

Good job.

In regards to your seatbelts, which ones did you get?

Is it possible to get some from wreckers from a new car and put them in?

Anyone?

chevval

18-06-2010, 07:35 PM

good on ya rowan...I'd thought they could be of great help to you

AGGRO

19-06-2010, 12:44 PM

Thanks guys,

Chevval - I was originally going with them but was told another guy could do it cheaper. I saw Gasoline Alley on friday and they reckon next wednesday it will be all good to go.

Chev 1973, I bought my belts from Gasoline alley retractable lap/sash fronts and lap/sash rears. I am not sure about buying any from wreckers - speak to a certifying engineer in your state to make sure that is ok. If not places like Autobarn stock Klippan brand belts.

Scott, Gasoline Alley should be able to do my roady as well, if they cant/wont i'll be in touch. Is he mobile or do I have to take it to him?

71RS

19-06-2010, 02:33 PM

Take it to him

AGGRO

26-06-2010, 12:24 PM

ok well yesterday was a very eventful day....but I now have full queensland rego - no issues at all.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/46GRO/P1040795.jpg

cluxford

26-06-2010, 12:36 PM

Congrats Rowan, happy days.....

73camaro

26-06-2010, 12:39 PM

well done mate :)

chevval

26-06-2010, 03:11 PM

onya buddy!!

Not 028

26-06-2010, 03:58 PM

Are you going to bring it out to Lakeside next sunday Rowan?
Sheridan.

AGGRO

26-06-2010, 06:36 PM

yeah Sheridan it'll be there for sure!

thanks guys

RAW454

26-06-2010, 09:38 PM

Congrays man. Let the cruising (&fanging) begin! Enjoy!!

RAW454

07-07-2010, 09:52 PM

cluxford

07-07-2010, 10:38 PM

Didn't last long mate. Not a fan once it hit the road? :confused::(

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8978353

Oh well, good luck with it Rowan. Plenty of car for $35k and hope you get an easy sale.

Wow Rowan, what's the deal, 50Kms and sell it....turning it over for profit ? Good luck with the sale

AGGRO

08-07-2010, 10:24 AM

No chris, not getting rid of it for a profit, just trying to make room for a race car and trailer. I love the car and wish it could stay but need it to go to pay for the race car, and thats been my biggest dream is to race cars and one has popped up at the right price and time unfortunately.

I could stick with it but it would take a fair bit of money to change it to be race ready. Been a hell of a ride though and super tough.

Didn't think it would be spotted this quickly though, only went up wednesday night.

cluxford

08-07-2010, 10:35 AM

AGGRO

11-08-2010, 09:25 AM

Well just thought i'd give a bit of an update on the car. Just been getting it running better and smoother which is almost all sorted now. Changed fuel filter as there was a heap of crap in the carby, so cleaned that out too with new needles and seats. Had an issue with one of the ignition leads touching the exhaust and melting it causing it to run on 7 cylinders, so had a new lead made up to suit. Then i changed the thermostat to help it cool better and thats where the troubles started.

I snapped one the bolts for the housing and it was a really soft bolt so the ezy outs that i bought that night didn't work so had to buy a heli boil kit on friday. Then had the radiator flushed and ready and all tuned up, drained the radiator, put the thermostat in and the housing on and snapped it in half. At 5.30pm friday arvo.

Got a new housing saturday morning and fitted that up only for the lip on the thermostat to be too big and wouldn't seal so swapped back to the old one but drilled the holes out for better flow and popped on the new cap and its all good now. Had it out at lakeside on sunday. Finally.

So thats all for now. Haha.

AGGRO

26-08-2010, 07:10 PM

ok after a long hard think and some time with unsuccessful lookers at the car I have decided to shelve the plans for racing for a few years and save for a house - but keep the camaro and enjoy it some more.

So the short list of things to do to it over the next 18 months.

Twin thermo fans - currently has a metal blade fan with NO shroud - cant really drive it for long periods because it doesnt keep cool = not fun

Stiff front springs, front and rear swaybars and some chassis stiffening - the front is SOOOOO soft and has no swaybars at all so cannot corner quicker than 20km/h = not fun

rear disc brake upgrade - drums equal bad. Especially after having a 1300kg car with 330mm front rotors with twin piston calipers

better carby - the edelbrock 750 isn't cutting it and how it is set up is causing it to keep hot at idle.

Better manifold

Big heads - seems I got dudded on the heads and they are stock truck heads - so looking at options here for cast or ally.

and looking at a few other things to tidy the car up in the process

cluxford

26-08-2010, 10:38 PM

welcome back...you would have missed it if you'd sold it

AGGRO

30-08-2010, 07:46 PM

I was never gone...kept browsing haha. Oh I would have missed it for sure. I still miss my Torana.

Suspension parts ordered from Pro-Touring F Body, bought EL falcon thermos on saturday, just gotta make brackets up and get them wired in over the next few weeks

MRNOS

30-08-2010, 08:04 PM

Ive got a near new 750 holley here if you want to try it.

RAW454

31-08-2010, 09:20 AM

Big heads - seems I got dudded on the heads and they are stock truck headsGot a casting number? There are better & worse stock 'truck' heads. Glad to hear is staying with you a bit longer :cool:

AGGRO

31-08-2010, 11:20 AM

I did check the casting number. The figures seemed pretty ordinary.

Thanks Darren, i'll speak to my engine guy and see if that will work. Its got a 750 edelbrock on there now but its rubbish. If he says that will be fine i'll grab it off you.

AGGRO

09-10-2010, 12:27 PM

ok seems the issues with the motor go further than I first thought.

Did a comp test last weekend and all came out around 130-145psi, so its a stock motor with a big cam and big pipes and a over jetted 750. No wonder I am having issues with it.

I did consider selling it again but I will stick with it and get a few things done to get it driveable and nice.

I have just ordered a new MSD pro billet dizzy, RPM air gap manifold, griffin alloy radiator, baffled valve covers and a few other bits and pieces. Not to mention my springs that are already on their way.

Within the next 12 months it will be getting the body stripped and rust repaired and re-sprayed (haven't decided on colour as of yet) and the engine rebuilt with some higher compression, alloy heads and the manifold and radiator wont go in till then either (just bought them while the dollar is awesome). I will also be tackling the suspension to get it rolling alot less in the corners.

AUSCAMARO

12-10-2010, 04:32 AM

What sort of race car, there is a car in Qld right now that if I had idle cash would be sitting in my garage.

A twin turbo rotary Clubman 7, de-tuned to 290 RWHP (but good for 400), only $30K....fricken beast

Just saw this Chris.... Bit off topic but that's my mates car...

We call it the ROTUS!! Done a fair bit of work to it. It was in WA when he 1st purchased it unfinished and shipped it across from SA. We sorted quite a bit of the car and had it all road rego'd over here but it was still pretty stock then. It's had a bit of a rebuild nowadays and he punts it regularly around a few circuits. He picked up a job in QLD a couple of years ago and shipped up there... Utilises all S6 running gear..

Mitch

cluxford

12-10-2010, 07:30 AM

Just saw this Chris.... Bit off topic but that's my mates car...

We call it the ROTUS!! Done a fair bit of work to it. It was in WA when he 1st purchased it unfinished and shipped it across from SA. We sorted quite a bit of the car and had it all road rego'd over here but it was still pretty stock then. It's had a bit of a rebuild nowadays and he punts it regularly around a few circuits. He picked up a job in QLD a couple of years ago and shipped up there... Utilises all S6 running gear..

Mitch

Mitch, one thing I want to get when the Camaro is done is either a 61 Buick with LS running gear as a daily or a track car. I've been looking at a few options for track cars. Open wheelers (looked at a nice Ralt the other day, but not cheap), or a Clubman / Lotus 7, but something with more grunt than the usual 1.6L jap engines....or have also been toying with an FIA approved 250 superkart (they lap Philip Island only 3-5 seconds slower than V8 Supercars)

If I do go a track car it's going to be a wild ride...can't wait to get to the US for my 3 day Jim Miller racing class (Formula 3000 cars)

AGGRO

23-11-2010, 10:31 AM

Just another update. Still waiting on front springs to arrive. Been two months since I ordered them and still another month away. Buuuuut it was like christmas yesterday. New msd pro billet dizzy and blaster ss coil, new baffled aluminium rocker covers, a billet pcv, edelbrock rpm air gap manifold and a griffin aluminium dominator series radiator all arrived yesterday

AGGRO

10-12-2011, 09:12 AM

wow ok been a VERY long time since I have had any updates on my car.

ALOT has been happening, I tried to get my big block sorted out a bout 6 - 8 months ago and found the valvetrain to be all wrong. So the motor got yanked out straight away. It has been sitting like that since then and was going to sell the car, but then I realised this was one of my dream cars and I really should keep it or I'd regret it.

So, a new plan has been hatched and I am motivated again with the car. I have bought a whole new stereo set up for the car, all Eclipse gear, not sure how much I will be able to hear but oh well.

now for the bigger stuff...

I have a new motor on the way. I have bought a brand new DART SHP 350 4 bolt block with priority mains oiling for the new combo. I have also bought a trans am racing spec sump for the motor to keep it from suffering oil surge.

The new motor will have a lot of goodies inside, with forged H beam pistons, 11:1 custom made CP forged pistons, a nice big mechanical roller cam with around 650 thou lift, Alloy racer pro heads that will be modified for better flow and some good gear for the valvetrain. it will be topped off by an Edelbrock RPM Air Gap manifold and AED 850cfm carby.

The motor should be getting built in the next few months and I have also purchased a new Alloy case Super T10 4 speed manual and some new 4 piston corvette calipers to go under the 15" rims.

That is all the updates I have for the moment.

Cheers,

Rowan