The new correct big block Chevy Camaro engine stands arrived from Classic Industries, and now the 490 fits in the subframe without hitting the firewall. We're also moving forward on the FAST EZ-EFI install. It's a good day.
Our Camaro is fitted with a Detroit Speed & Engineering Quadralink rear suspension system, which can create some challenges regarding our upcoming MagnaFlow exhaust placement. In this update, we show you the beginnings of our solution by modifying our fuel tank.
http://www.v8tvshow.com - The engine fitment mystery has been solved, it turns out the engine stands were incorrect, and the crew thinks they have a solution.
In today's update, the V8TV crew examined the fit of the 490 Big Block Chevy V8 in the 1968 Camaro's subframe and is thinking it might be a little tighter than they wanted. Is this a problem? We'll see!
This Camaro was a big-block V8 car from the factory, and today we lowered the 490 Cubic Inch V8 in place with the TCI 4L80E transmission for the first time. All looks well. We easily slipped the passenger side Hooker header in place, but the driver side will be more of a challenge. We're also starting to develop our strategy for the Hydratech hydroboost brake booster and its hydraulic lines. 45 days to go at this point!
Some parts are better plated than painted, and we have several examples on our '68 Camaro SEMA car. In this update, we're using an Eastwood Electroplating Kit to zinc plate some parts in the shop. It is quick, easy, and the results look great.
Today there was all kinds of activity on our 1968 Camaro project heading to the 2011 SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV. We installed a Vintage Air Frontrunner serpentine system on our 490 cube Chevy V8, the new Be Cool radiator arrived in the mail, we installed those cool New Vintage USA gauges in an OER dash panel, and we fabbed up some fuel lines for the FAST EZ-EFI system!
Follow along as we finish our 1968 Camaro to be unveiled at the 2011 SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV! We will be posting daily update videos until then, and you can see them all here.
EACH NEW VIDEO will appear at the END of this playlist player, so you can use the PLAYLIST CONTROLLER (the box just to the left of the "+" at the bottom right of the player) to zap to the latest video!
In this installment, we tackle the common problem of rusty muscle car fenders. Using a repair panel form Classic Industries , some 3M grinding wheels, and an HTP MIG 200 and Quickspot II spot welder, we cut out the crust and weld in new steel for an undetectable repair.
