rebuilding a '67
#1
rebuilding a '67
iwant toreuild a 67 camaro (haven't found the car yet, if anyone has a suggestion at where tolook?). i don't know much about rebuilding a car so i am wondering if there is a resource (book, web, etc.) anyone would recommend before i begin. any advice would be great.
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RE: rebuilding a '67
I like the training DVD's. Here is a few links for ya.
Video rental:
http://smartflix.com/store/category/117/Vehicles
I really like the Paintucation videos. But I am just learning the body work stuff.
For restoration supplies, special tools
www.eastwoodco.com
Hobby level tools
www.harborfreightusa.com
I get all my parts local but Yearone is a good source.
Just remember when setting a budget tools will beone of yourbuget killers, almostas much as rust. You can find a decent mig for $300 but by the time in get the tank, a cart, a decent helmet, all the clamps and welders handtools you will have $700-$800bucks in it. Don't even get me started on paint guns.....
Video rental:
http://smartflix.com/store/category/117/Vehicles
I really like the Paintucation videos. But I am just learning the body work stuff.
For restoration supplies, special tools
www.eastwoodco.com
Hobby level tools
www.harborfreightusa.com
I get all my parts local but Yearone is a good source.
Just remember when setting a budget tools will beone of yourbuget killers, almostas much as rust. You can find a decent mig for $300 but by the time in get the tank, a cart, a decent helmet, all the clamps and welders handtools you will have $700-$800bucks in it. Don't even get me started on paint guns.....
#3
RE: rebuilding a '67
I'm right in the middle of restoring my 67 again. First time when I bought it as my first car in 1979. However this time it is a full restoration, inside too. I replaced all the sheet metal back in 1980, I could buy fenders, door skins, quarter panels right from GM. From the Muscle Car Shop in Calgary AB, they sold me the "Factory Assembly" manuel. It really is a must. The manuel shows every nut, washer, gasket, clip, moulding, screw for reassebly. The manuel breaks down the car maticulasely from inside out.
#4
RE: rebuilding a '67
Rocket is right on with that manual, when restoring it has info that most other publications just dont have. Robawitt21, there is a ton of written material out there for the enthuiast, I would get a mechanical one as well as Camaro specific restoration guides - at least to know more about these cars and what direction you want to go with. Good luck on your project and keep us posted on your progress.
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