my 69 camaro project
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December 2011 ROTM
Santas Little Helper
Santas Little Helper
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You're welcome. So back outside today to do more work to the AC. Got the 3 relays connected to the right wires for the heat, ac, and defrost.
Next we started working with the remaining original duct work to seen how its all going to fit inside the dash with the new system and hoses. Its a really tight fit with the center piece and ashtray. And because its one system working with old duct we decided to modify things a bit so the hose will sit better under everything.
We had to adjust the opening just slightly so it will slide out.
Picked up this band saw at a yard sale down the street for $20 and used it to cut off the bottom and side of the center and left side duct.
Now the hose will go directly to the left side duct
And lastly since this duct won't connect on the bottom or to the left side duct, we just taped it off
Next we started working with the remaining original duct work to seen how its all going to fit inside the dash with the new system and hoses. Its a really tight fit with the center piece and ashtray. And because its one system working with old duct we decided to modify things a bit so the hose will sit better under everything.
We had to adjust the opening just slightly so it will slide out.
Picked up this band saw at a yard sale down the street for $20 and used it to cut off the bottom and side of the center and left side duct.
Now the hose will go directly to the left side duct
And lastly since this duct won't connect on the bottom or to the left side duct, we just taped it off
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Joined: Apr 2009
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Thanks guys!
Well I will have to say its all been worth it except discovering little things that the body guy did that were a quick fix has played havok down the road. But we are working around it. Its been tough trying to build a car and go through life. If I had it to do all over again I would have paid less for the car in the beginning. I didnt know how to look at it very well and assess what I should have paid for it. I was just so thrilled that it fell into my lap the day after we decided to do this.
Ive put probly $31 to $32k into it. Spent $8 on the car and $9500 on restoration and paint I think. The rest has been in parts. It had no interior accept the seats I recovered myself. I am all done buying parts except for probly misc interior connecting parts, shocks, some kind of shifter linkage, an air filter.....and I really dont know what else. I doubt much more.
Well I will have to say its all been worth it except discovering little things that the body guy did that were a quick fix has played havok down the road. But we are working around it. Its been tough trying to build a car and go through life. If I had it to do all over again I would have paid less for the car in the beginning. I didnt know how to look at it very well and assess what I should have paid for it. I was just so thrilled that it fell into my lap the day after we decided to do this.
Ive put probly $31 to $32k into it. Spent $8 on the car and $9500 on restoration and paint I think. The rest has been in parts. It had no interior accept the seats I recovered myself. I am all done buying parts except for probly misc interior connecting parts, shocks, some kind of shifter linkage, an air filter.....and I really dont know what else. I doubt much more.
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Joined: Jul 2011
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Wow' you've made quite a bit of progress since last time I looked at it. My 93 is out of commission until January at the earliest. Trans went out so I am going to wait and build it right when I have the money so that the engine mods I plan later won't cause me to have to do it again. Oh the joys of a muscle car right?
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December 2011 ROTM
Santas Little Helper
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Yes they are fun............
My shifter linkage just arrived at my front door! I am so excited I can't wait to get this key piece in. Its gonna connect allot.
My shifter linkage just arrived at my front door! I am so excited I can't wait to get this key piece in. Its gonna connect allot.
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December 2011 ROTM
Santas Little Helper
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haha ummm...no....there is no way I have any of those parts around my house. That went to the body shop and is gone forever...
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December 2011 ROTM
Santas Little Helper
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Well Merry Christmas Eve I'm working on my camaro......
Got the shifter linkage connected but its resting on the header. The plan is to bend it a bit so it all functions. Very happy with the shifter and so thankful to have it. If we get this to work, then it will definitely help us to advance towards starting the motor. Dug out a bunch of stuff to connect. Steering column parts, horn, E brake connectors. Can't wait to see it all together with my custom lever *****.
Got a couple more hours to work on it......pics to come.
Got the shifter linkage connected but its resting on the header. The plan is to bend it a bit so it all functions. Very happy with the shifter and so thankful to have it. If we get this to work, then it will definitely help us to advance towards starting the motor. Dug out a bunch of stuff to connect. Steering column parts, horn, E brake connectors. Can't wait to see it all together with my custom lever *****.
Got a couple more hours to work on it......pics to come.
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Well Merry Christmas Eve I'm working on my camaro......
Got the shifter linkage connected but its resting on the header. The plan is to bend it a bit so it all functions. Very happy with the shifter and so thankful to have it. If we get this to work, then it will definitely help us to advance towards starting the motor. Dug out a bunch of stuff to connect. Steering column parts, horn, E brake connectors. Can't wait to see it all together with my custom lever *****.
Got a couple more hours to work on it......pics to come.
Got the shifter linkage connected but its resting on the header. The plan is to bend it a bit so it all functions. Very happy with the shifter and so thankful to have it. If we get this to work, then it will definitely help us to advance towards starting the motor. Dug out a bunch of stuff to connect. Steering column parts, horn, E brake connectors. Can't wait to see it all together with my custom lever *****.
Got a couple more hours to work on it......pics to come.
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Merry Christmas, I got to spend a few hour in the garage today also 
,, I know I should hang out in the non-tech forums more but where can I get the Camarofourms.com Decal?
,, I know I should hang out in the non-tech forums more but where can I get the Camarofourms.com Decal?