Mike's 1973 Camaro Project - Page 5

CHEVY350SS · 04-11-2010, 08:18:17 PM

I know its Sunday but I was bored and came to the shop to work on it again. Got the trunk floor and rear body cut out and fitting the new parts...wasnt too bad so far.

tyster · 04-11-2010, 11:06:28 PM

Looking good. Love the color.

1981zapper · 04-12-2010, 12:13:10 AM

Looking Good!

ahale2772 · 04-12-2010, 08:10:55 AM

well done!

CHEVY350SS · 04-13-2010, 07:53:55 PM

Today was a good day, I got the trunk floor braces and inner rear body off the old pan and primed them, finished bolting in my engine and headers and came accross a deal on a 75 Camaro I will use for some parts like seats, fenders, doors, etc.. I'll post some pics of it later and what parts I can use.....
With that thought can anyone tell me what major parts are inter-changable with a 75 to a 73?
This is what I need, and think they will work:
Body: Hood, fenders, complete doors, inner front wheel wells
Interior: Headliner, sunvisors, dash pieces
mechanical: Brake booster and lines and such, gas tank, exhaust maybe

Can anyone tell me if these will work and what else may inter-change
Thanks
Mike

CHEVY350SS · 04-15-2010, 09:33:10 PM

Well I came across another deal, I'm going to trade my M22 for a 2002 T56 6speed. So if anyone has done this before let me know ok. I'm bolting to my 69 350 block.
Thanks..Mike

Silverblue75 · 04-16-2010, 12:14:04 PM

yes. all will work. door panels are different style.. but everything basicly.

RICARDO1969 · 04-17-2010, 02:16:05 AM

Nice work man looking killer i like the sub frames color choice sets it off!

88ssls1 · 04-17-2010, 03:19:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHEVY350SS

Well I came across another deal, I'm going to trade my M22 for a 2002 T56 6speed. So if anyone has done this before let me know ok. I'm bolting to my 69 350 block.
Thanks..Mike

There is a either a 1/4" or 1/2" difference between a standard trans, and a ls1 trans. But they do make a adapter for ls1 trans to first and second generation small block engines.

CHEVY350SS · 04-22-2010, 01:28:30 AM

Well not too much happeniing yet since I am waiting to get the donor car delivered. I did weld the truck reinforcements to the floor pan section and welded in the trunk floor and splattered painted it the black/white instead of the normal white/black/grey. Its actually came out ok.....lol...I also picked up a great used set of Michellin tires 285/35/18 for the rear and 255/35/18 for the front so at least the rear will look more beefy than the 245's. Hopefully I will do more this weekend....

FadedSS · 04-22-2010, 11:39:39 AM

looking great, the 285's will look a lot better on those rear wheels. cant wait to see those pics!

CHEVY350SS · 04-23-2010, 08:50:26 PM

Ok heres a few pics with the Michellin Sport tires on:
Rear's 285/35/18
Front's 255/35/18

I like the look alot better especially the rear....the goal is slam the car at least 2"-3"

Done Yet? · 04-25-2010, 03:58:17 PM

Wheels and tires look sharp... Your trunk pan turned out real nice, how bad was it to put in? Did you get the donor yet? What parts do you need off of the donor chevy? Keep up the good work... one day at a time...

There will be light at the end of the tunnel some day lol... Rob

jr2226nhra · 04-25-2010, 07:42:52 PM

gas tank wont work. they changed them i belive in 74. has a hump on the top tank. 74/81 are the same tanks and 70/73 are by them selfs

FadedSS · 04-25-2010, 08:09:45 PM

wheels look awesome with the new tires. i have the same wheels and am debating about putting 295's on the rear. do you think they will rub with the car being slammed? my camaro is currently on ptfb comp gt springs...keep up the great work!