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will69camaro
03-22-2005, 03:46 PM
Well i got the camaro running well enough to actually drive it around and give it a "test." Let me know what you guys think.

http://members.cox.net/joelynch12/will69camaro1.wmv

http://members.cox.net/joelynch12/will69camaro2.wmv

William
tardster
03-22-2005, 03:52 PM
Thats freakin saweeeeeeeeeeet man, now just finish buttoning her up and your all good....
testtube
03-22-2005, 05:35 PM
Thats awesome, man. So when can I pick it up? lol
will69camaro
03-22-2005, 05:46 PM
LOL i dont think this car is leaving my possession for a long long time...I've had several offers in the past for more than i have in it and i've turned them down...Kinda has sentimental value since it was my first car (got it when i turned 13). All the cash in this car put together (including purchase price, first, second and now this driveline, paint, interior etc..) it has maybe 15 grand...

It is more fun to drive than it has ever been and it's only going to get better!

William
testtube
03-22-2005, 07:21 PM
It's defenantly (spell check) a keeper.
Savage Messiah
03-22-2005, 07:49 PM
definately*

And I forgot, is this an LT1??
will69camaro
03-22-2005, 07:57 PM
Yes, the second vid is a walkaround and shows the engine setup. It is a stock LT1 from a 94 Z28 M6 that i bought for 1300 bucks. It's kinda high mileage but by the time it needs another motor i should have a 396 built (crosses fingers). The only mods are headers, exhaust, removal of emissions stuff, there will be a nice air intake soon hopefully, no cats, etc...

I see there being a problem with traction on these radial TA's (255/60/15s). After that "test" i tried to launch it and it felt like it bogged but looking behind me i see two faint black marks. So i stopped and tried again same feeling so i got in it a little more and the tires just started screaming.

William
philly rs
03-22-2005, 07:57 PM
thats nice man, good to see things comming 2gether
R.OConnor
03-22-2005, 08:04 PM
Too cool, I love the first gens, especially the 69s. I am actually still bugging pops to let me take his 67 RS/SS out for a spin around the block...

Its tough having a V6 though, my car sounds pretty cool and can get up to about 40 or 50 pretty fast but not that fast... but whenever I see a Z28, ws6, TransAm, or especially a SS I just about cause an accident because I cant stop staring... not really but you guys get the idea
Chevyracincamaro
03-22-2005, 10:10 PM
king of all things awsome...
cooltc2004
03-22-2005, 10:35 PM
nice 69. Did you do the paint job? cuz the stripes dont look "stock".

PS GET THAT 396 IN THERE!!! :) 375 hp version I hope :D
Chevyracincamaro
03-22-2005, 10:39 PM
i concur
will69camaro
03-23-2005, 02:54 AM
Paint job was a cheapie and at the time it was painted i didn't like the factory stripes (i thought they needed to be full stripes not stop at front and not go over roof etc). I have since had a change in ways. There is a new paint scheme in the works but it's not being revealed as my last idea was stolen...

William
will69camaro
03-23-2005, 02:55 AM
Oh and the 396 that will be going in will be a LT1 based stroker! 375hp is a joke compared to what i'm shooting for...I'm thinking more along the lines of 500+

William
korndogg
03-23-2005, 11:37 AM
i wish i knew someone with a camcorder....:(
will69camaro
03-23-2005, 02:06 PM
The car in your sig looks awesome korndogg. I'm a big first gen fan. What all is done to your 68?

William

P.S. Had an interview with a batallion reporter today so my article should be in the A&M school paper next week!
korndogg
03-23-2005, 02:09 PM
well i bought it 2 falls ago. I havent torn apart the 327 yet. last summer I swapped out the powerglide and put in a 700r4 out of an 88 IROC. thats basically all i have done to it so far.

i have more pics of it at my cardomain site.
Chevyracincamaro
03-23-2005, 02:09 PM
P.S. Had an interview with a batallion reporter today so my article should be in the A&M school paper next week!

???
testtube
03-23-2005, 03:21 PM
P.S. Had an interview with a batallion reporter today so my article should be in the A&M school paper next week!
Is that Texas A&M?
will69camaro
03-23-2005, 03:31 PM
Yep. I had an interview with the batallion for "aggies and their awesome cars" article that a journalism major is doing. It went pretty well. Are there any other aggies on the board?

William
korndogg
03-23-2005, 03:32 PM
what is that neway??
Chevyracincamaro
03-23-2005, 04:04 PM
sounded like you were in ROTC or something. how bout them longhorns, huh?
testtube
03-23-2005, 04:06 PM
Well, Im actually a 'horns fan, But I live in Waco. You better REALLY keep an eye on that car now! Just kidding, lol, Aggies are ok with me.
will69camaro
03-23-2005, 07:15 PM
LOL no i'm not in ROTC. I'm a ME major that isn't part of anything yet really, i just transferred here from CSU. I dont mind UT, i have quite a few friends that are in Austin.

William

And if you're wondering what the batallion is it's out school newspaper.
KPot2004
03-24-2005, 05:25 PM
is that a custom gauge pod it the console??
will69camaro
03-27-2005, 10:35 PM
Its an aftermarket one from Guageworks (autometer sub company) and it was 40 bucks. I love it. I just got done driving the car back to school (400 mile trip) today. It averaged 28mpg!

William

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