Bought my CAMARO!
#1
03-14-2008, 07:48 PM
Bought my CAMARO!
Well, I just won my auction on the 1969 Camaro... here's the details.
Block: 350 Small Block Chevy, Casting # 14016379 (1977-79), 4 bolt Heads: Casting # 333882, (1974-80), 76cc chamber, 1.94/1.50 valves, 151cc intake port Intake: Edelbrock Performer #2101, Dual plane, Square/Spread Bore Carb: Edelbrock Performer #1406, 600 cfm, 4-Barrel, Square Bore, Electric Choke Comp Cams 1.52 Roller Rockers Distributor: HEI Exhaust: Ceramic coated headers into 2.5" flowmaster exhaust w/H-Pipe Transmission: Turbo 350 Brand new Summit aluminum radiator Rear: 8.2" 10 Bolt w/Richmond 3.08 gears Wheels: 20x9 IROC's all around on Nitto rubber, less then 200 miles on rims/tires
It's in Sacramento, California and I'll be flying down next week to drive it back up. Here's some pics.
Block: 350 Small Block Chevy, Casting # 14016379 (1977-79), 4 bolt Heads: Casting # 333882, (1974-80), 76cc chamber, 1.94/1.50 valves, 151cc intake port Intake: Edelbrock Performer #2101, Dual plane, Square/Spread Bore Carb: Edelbrock Performer #1406, 600 cfm, 4-Barrel, Square Bore, Electric Choke Comp Cams 1.52 Roller Rockers Distributor: HEI Exhaust: Ceramic coated headers into 2.5" flowmaster exhaust w/H-Pipe Transmission: Turbo 350 Brand new Summit aluminum radiator Rear: 8.2" 10 Bolt w/Richmond 3.08 gears Wheels: 20x9 IROC's all around on Nitto rubber, less then 200 miles on rims/tires
It's in Sacramento, California and I'll be flying down next week to drive it back up. Here's some pics.
#5
03-15-2008, 04:49 AM
RE: Bought my CAMARO!
Anyone know if I can change my grill to a 1969 SS grill if I wanted to make a clone? Any mods required? thanks
#6
03-15-2008, 01:41 PM
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: The 'Burbs of Chicago
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RE: Bought my CAMARO!
Sweet! Hope it's as nice in person as it looks in the pictures. To answer your grill question, the SS model uses the same standard grill, so I presume you mean the RS (hideaway headlight) option?
www.classicindustries.com sells an RSconversion kit (grill, headlight assemblies, vacuum components, etc.) for around $1,000 that includes everything you need to convert your standard grill/headlight assembly over to make it operatelike it came from the factory. The things that need to change on the car would be to install the headlight assemblymounting bracketsto the inner edge of the fenders where it meets thegrill, and you would have to drill holes in the inner fenders to clear the bellcrank shaft. You could also buy the components separately and convert the headlights over to electric if you don't want to mess with all thevacuum crap. Also to make it look like an authentic RS, you will need to replace the standard tail lights with the RS style, and install the reverse light assemblies in the panel below the bumper.
www.classicindustries.com sells an RSconversion kit (grill, headlight assemblies, vacuum components, etc.) for around $1,000 that includes everything you need to convert your standard grill/headlight assembly over to make it operatelike it came from the factory. The things that need to change on the car would be to install the headlight assemblymounting bracketsto the inner edge of the fenders where it meets thegrill, and you would have to drill holes in the inner fenders to clear the bellcrank shaft. You could also buy the components separately and convert the headlights over to electric if you don't want to mess with all thevacuum crap. Also to make it look like an authentic RS, you will need to replace the standard tail lights with the RS style, and install the reverse light assemblies in the panel below the bumper.
#7
03-15-2008, 02:40 PM
RE: Bought my CAMARO!
No, I just wanted to go with a SS grill (with the emblem). I dont wanna do the RS conversion. Would it fit right in?
#8
03-15-2008, 11:28 PM
RE: Bought my CAMARO!
As said above, the SS grill is the same as the standard grill. The SS emblem is a separate piece that is fastened to the grill. As long as a previous owner didn’t glue the original emblem in place it should be easy to change. You can purchase reproduction SS emblems at most first generation Camaro parts suppliers for a reasonable price.
