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

Starting off....

One of my failings is that I'm interested in TOO MANY THINGS! So I will attempt to stay focused as I start YAP (yet another project). What I am going to do is chronicle my project of over 5 years, my 1971 Camaro. So if you, as a reader, have any great ideas or suggestions to get me started on this, let me know. I will soon post some pix of said project along with what I have planned. Please stay tuned in.