The end of July and August I was getting pretty dedicated to working on the Camaro.  Here's what I was working on:

The radiator support has some rust (from the battery)

I used some real craftsmanship to get the springs compressed (the spring compression tool I borrowed wasn't quite enough)

Finally did get the springs in there!

Progress is steady with my 1971 Camaro Sport Coupe

• Remove, clean, paint the front subframe
• Repaired mounting holes damaged from rust
• Remount the subframe using Global West mounts
• Lots of other stuff!

I am really excited about my progress.  The project is daunting but it doesn't seem as remote as it once seemed.

I'm having fun working on my project

I'm not sure if I'm progressing or regressing.  But I have been spending time on project Camaro.

Here's where I am now:

The plan is to drop the subframe, clean everything up, and lay down a chassis coating.  Perhaps POR 15, or some other rust encapsulating, durable coating.

Speaking of paint, look at the Camaro's original paint -- placer gold I believe it's called.  It's holding up a lot better than the red stuff on there now.

Probably will be installing a new wiring harness.  American Autowire or Painless Performance (except for the $800 hole in the wallet).

Firewall bulkhead looking a little bleak

On a positive note the undercarriage doesn't have any apparent issues.  Very little rust and certainly no rust-through.

Transmission tunnel

under the passenger seat

Passenger side, looks fine

Driver side, smashed down 1/2 inch

There is a possible problem on the front frame rails.

Disassembling front end of the Camaro -- I will be detailing and refurbishing the engine bay and front subframe.

Here's the engine:

383 cubic inches of old school small block Torque!
Some work remains: valve train setup, check valve / piston clearance

Transmission: 200R4 from Bow Tie Overdrives

Podcast test

Just testing sharing a audio "podcast" from blogger! Clicky

Underway

I am underway! I decided to go more full in and instead of just doing the transmission I yanked the engine out also. This way will be a little easier than laying on my back. The bonus is that I will be able to detail the engine compartment and do a few other things -- in other words a MAJOR tune-up.

Thought there ought to be a photo

This was taken in 2001 when I first got the car -- but it's ready for some changes. I have a 200r4 transmission that's ready to go in. I have been procrastinating though :^(


-It's cold
-I'm busy
-I don't wanna
-The garage is a mess

New years resolution: Just Do It