My first personal car project.

[Z28]

Well I will start off by saying, hello my name is Steve. Back in March I bought my first car, a 1994 Camaro Z28. Like most kids that grew up around cars, I wanted a nice looking and fast car as my first car. So last October I started working at Stop n Shop after school 5 days a week. I kept saving up my money until this bad larry pooped up on craigslist...

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/LOL/ls1tech_zpsb9668b89.jpg

Guy wanted $3500 but I managed to talk him down to $2500 :yaaaay:

Guy delivered it to my house at night but heres some pictures the next morning:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/day1.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/day2.jpg

Well needless to say... :shitstirrer:

But after a buff and wax this is what I ended up with:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-11161122.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-11161143.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/frontshot.jpg

lol backyard photoshoot with cellphone.

at this point, it was time to start throwing some coin at it :D

Inserts
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/camaroinserts1.jpg

SS spoiler
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-12152819.jpg

Onyx Emblems
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-04-30181232.jpg

Now it was time to start the body work! Had lots of little pings on the quarters and a massive dent on the rocker.

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26100552.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26105558.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26100618.jpg

PRIMER:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26110315.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26110327.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26110337.jpg

Sanded:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26133315.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26133326.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26133344.jpg

and for shits and gigs

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26133413.jpg

Fenders needed extensive repair:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26100642.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-30184845.jpg

Primed:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-05-26133439.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-20192614.jpg

Rocker dent fixed:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-20192636.jpg

And primed:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114311.jpg

And the rest of the car sanded down:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-20192646.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-12111628.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114227.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114214.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114208.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114202.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114237.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114232.jpg

New bumper cover test fit:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28123639.jpg

Lots of parts

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114353.jpg

Bought used filler panel and filled it in:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-20192623.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-06-28114437.jpg

At this point I was ready to paint the jambs:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11154810.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11155554.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11155548.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11155603.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-11155610.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-12100207.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-07-12100147.jpg

Now for the car!

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15121408.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15121435.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15121508.jpg

Sealer:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15123856.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15123906.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15123919.jpg

Paint:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15143445.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15143503.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15144540.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15144555.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-15144605.jpg

Morning after:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-16105542.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-16105621.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-16110558.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-16111115.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-16122416.jpg

Shaved berger and SS spoiler

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-16121406.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-16121328.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-16133320.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-16133243.jpg

On car:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-17111401.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-17111417.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-17111427.jpg

Rear bumper and fenders:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-22145429.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-22145410.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-22145351.jpg

On car:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-23121730.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-08-23121748.jpg

Finally hood and front bumper painted and installed:

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08101310.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08111537.jpg

Also added was BMR polished radiator cover, clear corner lenses, SLP license mount bracket, sun visor delete.

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08111613.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08113729.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08113743.jpg

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-09-08113759.jpg

Car was changed from Bright Red to Victory Red and I personally think it makes a big difference.

Upcoming plans are: lower, rims, CME single tip, and maybe some other things.

But yeah I started this thread on LS1Tech back in May and got a decent response from it so I figured I'd share with you guys (except LSX-Nation because i know he's seen this thread haha)

But anyways, thanks for reading and I'm looking forward to meeting some of you guys

[frankzlt1]

Looks really good did you do the work you're self. All need now is some wheels and it will make car look even better.

[Z28]

Looks really good did you do the work you're self. All need now is some wheels and it will make car look even better.

Yeah it was done by me in my grandfathers shop. saving up for wheels and tires at the moment

[Formula413]

Nice work man, car looks great! Some wheels and a drop and that thing will be sick!!!

[DavidS]

Excellent job. The car looks terrific!!!!

[bottledbird68]

Car looks nice. I like the shaved Berger panel.

[Z28]

Thanks guys

[ls6monte]

Very nice! It's come a long way.

[98 hoe]

Hey did this car come from the franklin area? There was one around in that color with tha hood. Haven't seen in in over a year maybe 2.

[KLAB]

Nice work! I like those Z/28 emblems where did you get those?

[Z28]

Hey did this car come from the franklin area? There was one around in that color with tha hood. Haven't seen in in over a year maybe 2.

I bought from a kid in weymouth and he bought from a kid from franklin last june. So yeah this is the one

Nice work! I like those Z/28 emblems where did you get those?

They're from emblempros. Really good quality and service. Id reccomend em if you have an extra hundred bucks or so kicking around

[941LE]

Emblempros has good shit.

[LSX-Nation]

Car looks nice. I like the shaved Berger panel.

Me too,

This camaro will look killer lowered with nice rims. I can't remember what kind of Rims were you going for again? C6 Z06?

[Z28]

Me too,

This camaro will look killer lowered with nice rims. I can't remember what kind of Rims were you going for again? C6 Z06?

At this point its up in the air. I want KLAB's rims to be honest

[KLAB]

those wheels will look sick on your car. send me a pm with your number i have pics on my cell

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

Wheeelllsss!! Haha car looks great! Hope to be goinvg threw my car like that over the coming winter if shit works out right.

[Kalstar]

Very impressive. Congrats on that sweet car. Best part....earned not given.

[irockidz28]

Yea I remember the car. Wouldn't even recognize it now

[Z28]

Wheeelllsss!! Haha car looks great! Hope to be goinvg threw my car like that over the coming winter if shit works out right.
In due time, thanks
Very impressive. Congrats on that sweet car. Best part....earned not given.
Gives me a good feeling knowing that, thanks.
Yea I remember the car. Wouldn't even recognize it now
My friend who saw it when I first got it said the same thing, thanks

[KLAB]

You got the suede red/grey interior or the cloth material? I have always liked the cloth better.

[Z28]

You got the suede red/grey interior or the cloth material? I have always liked the cloth better.

Red/gray interior. It doesn't feel suede but what do I know. My driver seat needs to be reupholstered though

[Z28]

Well I thought I would update this a bit, I can't believe it's already been a year and a half since made this thread. Time flys!

Here's a quick timeline:

November 2012
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-10-20115715.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/2012-10-20115715.jpg.html)

December 2012:
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2012-12-21133350.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/2012-12-21133350.jpg.html)

January 2013:
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2013-01-18165802.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/2013-01-18165802.jpg.html)

February 2013:
:(
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/crash_zps8047d23e.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/crash_zps8047d23e.jpg.html)

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2013-02-11074327_zpsd8fb57fe.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/2013-02-11074327_zpsd8fb57fe.jpg.html)

March 2013:
Temporary fix

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2013-03-01150821_zps2985ef38.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/2013-03-01150821_zps2985ef38.jpg.html)

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/IMG_00621_zpsbcbf67c1.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/IMG_00621_zpsbcbf67c1.jpg.html)

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/IMG_00682_zps55e32c18.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/IMG_00682_zps55e32c18.jpg.html)

April 2013:
Dyno Day

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps7808fc4a.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps7808fc4a.jpg.html)

May 2013:
New wheels

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2013-04-30114347_zps2f7eb1bc.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/2013-04-30114347_zps2f7eb1bc.jpg.html)

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2013-05-08184042_zps3590a5fd.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/2013-05-08184042_zps3590a5fd.jpg.html)

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2013/image_zps23f85dce.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/2013/image_zps23f85dce.jpg.html)

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2013/image_zpsb627b301.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/2013/image_zpsb627b301.jpg.html)

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2013/image_zps4578a8b3.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/2013/image_zps4578a8b3.jpg.html)

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2013/image_zps8dab411c.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/2013/image_zps8dab411c.jpg.html)
Sexy prom picture ;)
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/IMG_47095352537439_zps34868761.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/IMG_47095352537439_zps34868761.jpg.html)
June 2013:
I fucking love my neighbors!

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/IMG_01831_zpseb72c3d5.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/IMG_01831_zpseb72c3d5.jpg.html)

Top it all off the transmission let out not but a week later. Excellent luck I've had so far. SO I was pissed off and wanted to part the car out, which led to ripping apart the inside and outside of the car, then I changed my mind and decided to fix it. So I bought a transmission with 80k on it for like $200, ran and drive perfectly before it got pulled.

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/2013-10-13_11-41-56_786_zpsaec110be.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/2013-10-13_11-41-56_786_zpsaec110be.jpg.html)

I have cleaned it up and took off all the surrounding pieces off it. I've got a transmission cooler and shift kit waiting to go in now, I was going to save for a SS3600 but I had to spend all my tax money on adult stuff. Lame. Just recently I finished my grey leather swap and I love it. Just need to go pick up a few pieces to finish up the interior.

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/IMG_02741_zps9909c190.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/IMG_02741_zps9909c190.jpg.html)

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/IMG_02751_zps493275ea.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/IMG_02751_zps493275ea.jpg.html)

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/IMG_02761_zps25d59b92.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/IMG_02761_zps25d59b92.jpg.html)

So now that I don't have a raggedy interior anymore I can focus on other important issues which is where I stand today. Plan is right now:
Put newer trans in with new lines
Install PS pump and new lines
Misc sensors
Shocks/springs
Repaint nose againnnnnn
Tires
Founders LCA'S, PHB, and reloc brackets
Long tubes and ORY
Tune
SS3600

My goal is to have it at least road ready and somewhat presentable by May, there's a lot of little things I have to figure out on this car still but I hope to be running at the drag strip and going to cruises consistently this year

[ZFreie]

Me vs you heads up when its done!

Then klab can beat us both.

[Z28]

Me vs you heads up when its done!

Then klab can beat us both.

Haha sounds good, I mean that's if you actually make it out to NED :)

[ZFreie]

Haha sounds good, I mean that's if you actually make it out to NED :) Ill be there a bunch this year, I plan on going shortly after it opens lol I didnt go last year cause

A I wouldnt pass tech and
B I was lazy.
C I spent my money on other useless stuff

I got me the itch for a 12 second slip, so I'ma get me one this year. :zfreie:

[frankzlt1]

the interior looks good. did you fix the fender?

[Z28]

the interior looks good. did you fix the fender?

I grabbed one of a parts car, ill be keeping the cracked one as a souvenir

[Z28]

Well I made some headway today, got the outside mostly together. Not pretty but it's functional.

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6a177858.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6a177858.jpg.html)

Then I put 5 qts of Dex III and took it down the street, shifted great but obviously a leaky line is a leaky line lol.

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps1fcad108.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps1fcad108.jpg.html)

Note the trail of fluid.

But as of right now it's just a matter of getting the leak fixed and some other small things and it would be road ready technically speaking

[84ta406]

Damn dude, gotta fix that line! Bet it felt good to drive it though

[Z28]

Yeah it just really annoys me that all it was is just a line that whole time lol.

[ZFreie]

Sick man!

[Z28]

Slight update, got the line installed and it no longer leaks fluid. Drove it home from my buddy's shop (23 miles from my house) with no hickups whatsoever. It felt great driving it but it certainly needs some TLC. Definitely going to focus on my suspension this winter. After driving my S10 for a year it felt like my bones were being rattled out of my body driving this.
Picking it up from the shop:
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/IMG_20141003_182357703_zpslgfjcpue.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/IMG_20141003_182357703_zpslgfjcpue.jpg.html)

Got rid of my 10 spokes and threw these on that I bought a little while ago
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/IMG_20141004_152404165_zpsailcmtna.jpg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/IMG_20141004_152404165_zpsailcmtna.jpg.html)

And Photoshop drop for the lolz
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/stevesfbody/IMG_126541504551649_zpslqpxesfj.jpeg (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/stevesfbody/media/IMG_126541504551649_zpslqpxesfj.jpeg.html)

Going to install some sensors I have laying around tomorrow, maybe tackle the power steering if I'm feeling brave. Pretty much just needs a little buttoning up and some exhaust work and tires and its ready to rock. I will also be painting most of not all of the car over the winter as well.
Feeling motivated as ever right now

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

wow Nice. funny the PS drop makes the first one look like a lift kit!! haha

[Formula413]

Z71 Camaro LOL

[DavidS]

That dropped look is killer.

[frankzlt1]

Looking good.

[Z28]

I know the stock height is killing me. After taking a good look at everything suspension wise I'm just going to replace most of it with aftermarket stuff. The car rides so harsh

[frankzlt1]

I know the stock height is killing me. After taking a good look at everything suspension wise I'm just going to replace most of it with aftermarket stuff. The car rides so harsh

If your car is riding harsh with stock suspension when you lower it it's only going to be worse. I don't drive mine every day so the hard ride doesn't bother me, be prepared for a tuffer ride.

[Z28]

If your car is riding harsh with stock suspension when you lower it it's only going to be worse. I don't drive mine every day so the hard ride doesn't bother me, be prepared for a tuffer ride.

I think the harshness had to do with the bald tires, unbalanced wheels, and blown shocks. Big reason why I got rid of those wheels because it was pretty decent on KLABs old wheels. I know that reducing suspension travel won't increase ride quality haha.

[ZFreie]

Z71 Camaro LOLI think I know what Im doing next time my car gets sprayed.

[Video]

The lowered version is so much nicer.

[Kalstar]

Beautiful man, you saved her!

[Z28]

Beautiful man, you saved her!

I'm trying! Honestly I want this thing to be show quality so I want to fix every little thing that's wrong with these cars. All in due time. I think I've seen to many clapped out LT1 cars to want to fall under that category

[Kalstar]

I'm trying! Honestly I want this thing to be show quality so I want to fix every little thing that's wrong with these cars. All in due time. I think I've seen to many clapped out LT1 cars to want to fall under that category

I am redoing an Lt1 car too with the wants to make her show quality (4 years so far). We should compare notes, save us both some time and money.

[Z28]

I am redoing an Lt1 car too with the wants to make her show quality (4 years so far). We should compare notes, save us both some time and money.

That's fine by me :)

[Z28]

So I've cycled through the old gas and it runs a bit better now but quite honestly I think I'll just put a ACDelco opti with fresh wires and a water pump for the peace of mind. The cars 20 years old and I doubt its been replaced. It also needs exhaust...bad. Its basically open header lol. But with these nittos it drives so much better than my 10 spokes. Still going to focus on my suspension this winter but just figured I'd try to keep this thread as updated as possible.
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[frankzlt1]

Looking good. Why are you changing the opti? If there's noting wrong with it besides maybe needing a cap and rotor possibly needing wires and spark plugs. The opti portion of the distributor really never goes bad as long as there's no oil inside and it's clean of birt. Just don't want to see you waste your money on something that works. The new opti's are pricey.

[Z28]

Looking good. Why are you changing the opti? If there's noting wrong with it besides maybe needing a cap and rotor possibly needing wires and spark plugs. The opti portion of the distributor really never goes bad as long as there's no oil inside and it's clean of birt. Just don't want to see you waste your money on something that works. The new opti's are pricey.

Yeah I've considered it but I honestly don't want to take it apart twice if that doesn't solve it.

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

check the coil wire for corrosion. car sat for a while common issue.