First Camaro
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First Camaro
Gday all. Just bought my first Camaro. Going to be shipped to Australia next week. Am running around looking for parts I can fit in the boot before it leaves so forgive me if I ask something without searching properly first!
It's a '71 SS350; one owner previous, numbers matching. Driving but needs work. Only one small rust spot in a rear wheel arch, otherwise all fine (very lucky there). Engine is a bit smokey but pulls the car. It's factory red with cream inside.
I'm interested in a manual conversion and reco-ing the engine at this point. Doing a 3 piece wing and RS chin spoiler too (think I've found where to get them).
Any info on the manual swap would be appreciated. I realise it's normally more economical to buy a manual but this car seemed exceptionally good value for what it is so I jumped on it.
My main concern is the cutting and welding of the peddles/holes; I've heard this is a trickiest part. Being an original SS, cutting it up too much is something I want to avoid so it can always be restored to original in the future. Any knowledge?
It's a '71 SS350; one owner previous, numbers matching. Driving but needs work. Only one small rust spot in a rear wheel arch, otherwise all fine (very lucky there). Engine is a bit smokey but pulls the car. It's factory red with cream inside.
I'm interested in a manual conversion and reco-ing the engine at this point. Doing a 3 piece wing and RS chin spoiler too (think I've found where to get them).
Any info on the manual swap would be appreciated. I realise it's normally more economical to buy a manual but this car seemed exceptionally good value for what it is so I jumped on it.
My main concern is the cutting and welding of the peddles/holes; I've heard this is a trickiest part. Being an original SS, cutting it up too much is something I want to avoid so it can always be restored to original in the future. Any knowledge?
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Welcome to the forum. We prefer that people use the tech sections to ask questions. But it should be fairly easy to do a swap in that year. Just need to find the peddles and cables really, there shouldn't be any cutting if you use a year correct trans. If you use a newer trans then you will probably have to cut for shifter.