German Camaro Restoration
#41
09-20-2010 | 10:55 AM
In the Staging Lanes
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Posts: 84
I understand, but I do not want a $40,000 three thousand pound paper weight. If I can't drive it, I will sell it and not have it. I saw a 1960 Corvette at the Mecam Auction this weekend with no miles on it sell for nothing. That is sad, the driving enjoyment the first owner missed was worth more than what he was able to get at the Auction. I am building it and can not wait to get it on the road. I built it once, I can always build it again.
I've already broke my lower front spoiler when I pulled into a parking spot and pulled too close to the cement stopper.
Last edited by minex; 09-20-2010 at 11:02 AM.
#42
09-20-2010 | 01:53 PM
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From: Indiana
All I can say is OUCH. I plan to be the guy who parks at the back of the lot, and I never plan to park against a curb, but you know it will happen. I have lowered my suspension 2" from stock, and I have been thinking about how to make sure I don't hit something with it. I am afraid of the millions of speed bumps around here.
#47
10-14-2010 | 09:59 AM
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From: Indiana
I actually think I am going to mount a micro switch just behind my front spoiler with a warning LED to let me know if I get against something. I actually wory more about the goof who gets too close to the back of the car. I actually had an Indianapolis Police officer run into the back of ma Mustang, and tried to say ma tail lamps were not working. I ask if he thought the overhead red traffic lamp was also not working! He still ran my license. Talk about a jerk. It's never their fault, just ask them. The bad ones make it worse on the good ones!
#49
12-07-2010 | 07:25 AM
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From: Indiana
Thanks,
This was about the easiest and best fitting part I purchased. It came from NPD, and was a drop in after the old one was removed. It does require alot of welds, but you have a very solid base to work from.
This was about the easiest and best fitting part I purchased. It came from NPD, and was a drop in after the old one was removed. It does require alot of welds, but you have a very solid base to work from.
#50
03-17-2011 | 12:33 PM
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Joined: Feb 2011
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How’s the project coming? It’s been a while since the last update in this thread.
You’re doing a great job saving that Camaro from its past life. Thanks for considering us when you were purchasing suspension pieces. We noticed that you are re-installing the original mono-leaf rear springs. If you’re planning on doing any performance driving, you should upgrade to multi-leaf rear springs. Those mono-leaf springs do not offer rear suspension control and often induce wheel-hop. The ’67 Camaro is the worst offender because both shock absorbers mount in front of the rear axle. For the 1968 model year, Chevy changed the design to a staggered design (one shock in front and one shock behind the rear axle).
Installing a set of multi-leaf rear springs will greatly reduce wheel-hop and also give you a much better handling suspension. Since you’re already lowering the front with Hotchkis 2” lowering springs, take a look at our 1.5” rear leaf springs.
Link:
http://www.hotchkis.net/6769_camarofirebird_sport_leaf_springs.html
We look forward to more updates!