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SCOTI · 11-15-2021, 11:45 PM

Nice!

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-16-2021, 09:01 AM

I like it, looking great!

**Yukon Jack** · 11-24-2021, 11:02 AM

Great looking RS!

LS short box · 11-24-2021, 07:19 PM

I had to roll it out of the shop so I could put the snow plow mount on my wrangler.
First time its been out of the shop since tear down.

**regan wilson** · 11-24-2021, 08:02 PM

That looks awesome. One of my favorite color combos for those cars also.

**mongocanfly** · 11-24-2021, 10:19 PM

Very nice..!

67C10Step · 11-24-2021, 11:08 PM

Super! Love it. There was a red/black rally sport for sale when I was in college and I wanted it so badly. But, I was broke as a joke in those days.

LS short box · 01-29-2022, 05:52 PM

Just an update. It is alive!
Made the final connections, cycled the fuel pump a few times and it fired right up. Ran it a few minutes so I could top the trans fluid.
So cool how fast these fuel injected engines start and run.

SCOTI · 01-29-2022, 08:21 PM

Nothin' wrong w/that!

What the wheel/tire brake set-up specs? Looks like C5/6 calipers but can't tell what the rotors are.

LS short box · 01-29-2022, 10:28 PM

Front brakes are 13" C5. Rear are 12" 97 Camaro. See pic of the front.
I've used this set up on a number of projects. I like to be able to buy replacements at the local parts store. C5 booster and 2002 Camaro master.
Wheels are American Racing. 18"x8" in front. 18"x9" in the back.
Tires are 275/40 in the rear and 245/40 in the front.
It's been a great project. Best no rust no hit original paint car I've ever bought.
Planning to chassis dyno it in a couple months when the weather gets a bit warmer.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-29-2022, 11:22 PM

Great news, congrats on the initial start up!

SCOTI · 01-30-2022, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS short box

Front brakes are 13" C5. Rear are 12" 97 Camaro. See pic of the front.
I've used this set up on a number of projects. I like to be able to buy replacements at the local parts store. C5 booster and 2002 Camaro master.
Wheels are American Racing. 18"x8" in front. 18"x9" in the back.
Tires are 275/40 in the rear and 245/40 in the front.
It's been a great project. Best no rust no hit original paint car I've ever bought.
Planning to chassis dyno it in a couple months when the weather gets a bit warmer.

No spacers to clear the caliper set-up?

I like using OE spec parts for easy service replacements as well. I know I've read about clearance issues w/the TT2 wheels & the late model calipers which is why I asked. I'm currently up-sizing the brake set-up on another project (g-body Malibu). Got the spindles modded for the adapter brackets & currently set-up w/98-02 f-body calipers/12" rotors. Been searching wheel options that aren't freakin' $1k each, have the late 70's vibe, but will clear the brake set-up if I were to go up to the C5 Z51 13.4" rotor size. Currently scoping the AR 'Rallys' but can't find much info on caliper clearance.

Frustrating....

LS short box · 01-30-2022, 05:20 PM

I had to make a 1/8" aluminum spacer for the front wheel to caliper clearance.

Low Elco · 02-02-2022, 02:18 AM

Too Cool. Anyone else hear Spicoli on the way to a party when they see it? Nice work!

67C10Step · 02-02-2022, 10:43 PM

That’s about the best looking second gen I’ve seen in a while. Jealous just a bit, no a lot.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-03-2022, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS short box

I had to make a 1/8" aluminum spacer for the front wheel to caliper clearance.

Very nice work! It's always nice when they fire right up. What did you do for a hub? Modified 3rd gen or? I have C5 rotors, 4th gen caliper, and a custom works hub on the front of my 71. I'm pretty sure the hub is a 3rd gen with the rotor machined off of it. I also got the longer studs. I didn't have to use spacers on mine to clear the calipers.

LS short box · 02-03-2022, 05:37 PM

The inside of the spoke just barely touched the raised Corvette logo on the face of the calipers.
I got the hubs/bearings and C5 brackets from Custom Works. I don't know about them being turned down gen 3 rotors.
I've also used the same kit from Tobin at Kore3. His hubs are machined aluminum but are about $100 more money.

LS short box · 02-21-2022, 06:08 PM

A few pics of a few other second gen Camaro hot rod projects I've done.
79 Camaro with LS1/4L60E swap.
73 Z28 with a L92/TKO 600 swap.
1973 Firebird Trans AM clone.
All fun projects.

SCOTI · 02-21-2022, 07:57 PM

Good lookin group of f-body's!

LT7A · 02-22-2022, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Good lookin group of f-body's!

That's just what I was thinking. Really like what you're building now. Very cool color scheme.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-23-2022, 06:50 AM

Very nice group of cars....

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-24-2022, 06:35 AM

Oh man, I'd love to get an early 2nd gen Formula. They sure are hard to find. Nice work on those.

KevinK7 · 02-24-2022, 09:56 AM

Cool thread and excellent work

Gotta love that 73

LS short box · 02-24-2022, 06:02 PM

The 73 was a bare shell when I bought it. All stock sheet metal and rubber nose but no engine or trans or interior. Saw an add in Pontiac magazine in 1998. Zero rust sitting in a barn in Iowa. It was the typical lost interest project car. I put in a 455/400 turbo combo. It was featured in Car Craft Dec 2000.

LS short box · 05-25-2022, 09:29 PM

Just quick update. Interior back in.
It runs and moves but running really rich. Typical for a non-tuned car.
So I contacted the two tuners I've used in the past for a chassis dyno tune and one didn't have an opening until mid-July and the other was early August. Both said that there is so much late model tuning for turbos, nitrous and other mods they are just swamped.
Both recommended a different shop that does tons of mail order tunes for mild LS combos so that's direction I'm headed.
I will let everyone know how it turns out.

11-15-2021, 11:45 PM	#51
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,909	Re: New 1980 Camaro project. Nice! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-16-2021, 09:01 AM	#52
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: New 1980 Camaro project. I like it, looking great! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

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67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,406	Re: New 1980 Camaro project. Super! Love it. There was a red/black rally sport for sale when I was in college and I wanted it so badly. But, I was broke as a joke in those days. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

01-29-2022, 05:52 PM	#58
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,921	Re: New 1980 Camaro project. Just an update. It is alive! Made the final connections, cycled the fuel pump a few times and it fired right up. Ran it a few minutes so I could top the trans fluid. So cool how fast these fuel injected engines start and run.

01-29-2022, 08:21 PM	#59
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,909	Re: New 1980 Camaro project. Nothin' wrong w/that! What the wheel/tire brake set-up specs? Looks like C5/6 calipers but can't tell what the rotors are. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-29-2022, 10:28 PM	#60
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,921	Re: New 1980 Camaro project. Front brakes are 13" C5. Rear are 12" 97 Camaro. See pic of the front. I've used this set up on a number of projects. I like to be able to buy replacements at the local parts store. C5 booster and 2002 Camaro master. Wheels are American Racing. 18"x8" in front. 18"x9" in the back. Tires are 275/40 in the rear and 245/40 in the front. It's been a great project. Best no rust no hit original paint car I've ever bought. Planning to chassis dyno it in a couple months when the weather gets a bit warmer. Attached Images

01-29-2022, 11:22 PM	#61
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: New 1980 Camaro project. Great news, congrats on the initial start up! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

01-30-2022, 05:20 PM	#63
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,921	Re: New 1980 Camaro project. I had to make a 1/8" aluminum spacer for the front wheel to caliper clearance.

02-02-2022, 02:18 AM	#64
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02-02-2022, 10:43 PM	#65
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,406	Re: New 1980 Camaro project. That’s about the best looking second gen I’ve seen in a while. Jealous just a bit, no a lot. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

02-03-2022, 05:37 PM	#67
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,921	Re: New 1980 Camaro project. The inside of the spoke just barely touched the raised Corvette logo on the face of the calipers. I got the hubs/bearings and C5 brackets from Custom Works. I don't know about them being turned down gen 3 rotors. I've also used the same kit from Tobin at Kore3. His hubs are machined aluminum but are about $100 more money.



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02-21-2022, 06:08 PM	#68
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,921	Re: New 1980 Camaro project. A few pics of a few other second gen Camaro hot rod projects I've done. 79 Camaro with LS1/4L60E swap. 73 Z28 with a L92/TKO 600 swap. 1973 Firebird Trans AM clone. All fun projects. Attached Images

02-21-2022, 07:57 PM	#69
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,909	Re: New 1980 Camaro project. Good lookin group of f-body's! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-23-2022, 06:50 AM	#71
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: New 1980 Camaro project. Very nice group of cars.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

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02-24-2022, 06:02 PM	#74
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,921	Re: New 1980 Camaro project. The 73 was a bare shell when I bought it. All stock sheet metal and rubber nose but no engine or trans or interior. Saw an add in Pontiac magazine in 1998. Zero rust sitting in a barn in Iowa. It was the typical lost interest project car. I put in a 455/400 turbo combo. It was featured in Car Craft Dec 2000.

05-25-2022, 09:29 PM	#75
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,921	Re: New 1980 Camaro project. Just quick update. Interior back in. It runs and moves but running really rich. Typical for a non-tuned car. So I contacted the two tuners I've used in the past for a chassis dyno tune and one didn't have an opening until mid-July and the other was early August. Both said that there is so much late model tuning for turbos, nitrous and other mods they are just swamped. Both recommended a different shop that does tons of mail order tunes for mild LS combos so that's direction I'm headed. I will let everyone know how it turns out.

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