1967 Camaro.

[TMQ]

My next project within next couple weeks.

This is a 31,000 miles barn find. All original from South Carolina.

Been garaged since 1986/87!

Current thoughts as of now, subject to change, is to perform the following:

1. Combination of waterless and rinse less wash.

2. Go straight to Blackfire One Step with CBEAST and Rupes yellow pads.

As of now, probably won’t be doing the megs #7. But will see once I clean and test paint. My gut says it’s that hard single stage enamel paint.

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[waddell64]

Very cool project.

 

[briarpatch]

I can not wait to see how this thing turns out......you get the coolest cars to work on...what are your plans for those wheels/hubcaps?

 

[TMQ]

Briarpatch,

Thanks and yes, I'm blessed to have an owner that owns a classic muscle shop that likes the work that I do and trusts me to touch his customer's cars.

As for those hubcaps....I have no idea yet! Lol. Don't know if they can be saved or not. There is a thin film of varnish on the stainless behind the spokes! Spokes are tight together where one can not get fingers in between!
In addition to narrow spokes---there's wrinkled black paint alongside the varnished stainless. Kind of stumped at the moment.

I'll probably need to pull the caps off and see if I can take it apart.

Tom

 

[PaulMys]

Cool!!

What's under the hood, Tommy? 327?

 

[TMQ]

Yes....

327 / 4 speed!!!

Tom

 

[PaulMys]

Yes....

327 / 4 speed!!!

Tom

VERY nice!

 

[57Rambler]

Cool!!

What's under the hood, Tommy? 327?

My all-time favorite GM smallblock.

Would be either a 200HP or 275HP variant in the Camaro.

I like the L76 (365HP) and L79 (350HP) flavors of the 327. Both have 2.02 heads, 11:1 with forged, domed aluminum pistons, factory aluminum "snowflake" intake, etc. Major difference is the L76 has a solid lifter cam vs. hydraulic for the L79.

Have had both in C2's and I would take the L79 with an M21 all day long, those motors were just "Born to Run".

 

[PaulMys]

My all-time favorite GM smallblock.

Would be either a 200HP or 275HP variant in the Camaro.

I like the L76 (365HP) and L79 (350HP) flavors of the 327. Both have 2.02 heads, 11:1 with forged, domed aluminum pistons, factory aluminum "snowflake" intake, etc. Major difference is the L76 has a solid lifter cam vs. hydraulic for the L79.

Have had both in C2's and I would take the L79 with an M21 all day long, those motors were just "Born to Run".

You couldn't run todays pump gas with those 11:1 slingers could you?

 

[57Rambler]

You couldn't run todays pump gas with those 11:1 slingers could you?

Head to the marina to get gasoline that doesn't have any ethanol in it, then add a quality octane booster.

Of course we're going to need to make up for the loss of lead, so dump a bunch of Marvel Mystery Oil in. :laughing:

I know hardened valve seats are popular but there is conflicting opinion on whether they make a difference in anything but heavy-duty conditions/use.

 

[TMQ]

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The hubcap.

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[TMQ]

Opps....That isn't a good picture!

But you can see---varnished stainless behind spokes with wrinkled black paint on outer edges of the varnished stainless.

Will pull the hub caps off and see if I can take it apart.

Tom

 

[PaulMys]

Thank you, Tommy!

This forum is all about paint, but us real car guys are interested in the whole loaf of bread. Not just the crust.

 

[TMQ]

Agree Paul....!

Will need to address the convert top! The plastic window in the rear...

Gonna be a hoot!

Wished I could get all of you guys here with me---It could be a trip! lol...

Tom

 

[Sizzle Chest]

In for this one...of course!

 

[57Rambler]

Tom,

Somewhere in here you should be able to find the Pt.# (or RPO code) for the wheel covers. Armed with that info, Skynet may be able to help you scrounge up info as to how to disassemble them.

 

[TMQ]

Thanks 57 Rambler!

Will check it out.

Tom