Pete's Camaro

Post by **Stuart** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:17 pm

Where did you get the paint Pete?

A nice gloss roller and you'll be set

pjs65 · Post by **pjs65** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:19 pm

I got the paint from work , the grey is something i mixed up using as RAL chart and the olive green is from our paint supplier .

pjs65 · Post by **pjs65** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:25 pm

The bellhousing turned up today for the chevy which took me buy surprise as i only paid for it thursday PM bearing in mind the weekend thats only 2 working days and its got to come over from California .I use Classic Industries for the OE parts and bits have arrived in only 2 days before , its usually a week to 10 days but 2 days thats crazy fast . This bellhousing should fit as its a geniune GM part , i also got some new radiator hoses because the ones i have are well ropey and ready to burst . All my other bits should be in this week fingers crossed i will be making an attempt to fit the box over easter weekend . While i have been waiting for bits i decided to see if i could do something about the lack of turning radius because iam getting tired of not being able to get around things without 3 point turning it , remember the autocross at Marham . After pulling the rack to bits and doing a bit of machining and shiming i managed to increase the rack travel from 120mm to 137mm which means i get nearly an extra 1/2 a turn on the steering wheel:) which should make a difference , not bad for a bit of faffing . The rack was also a bit off centre so it would turn more left than right so ive centred it up properly , all i need to to now is get the thing on the road and see if its any better . Pete:Chevy_anim:

pjs65 · Post by **pjs65** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:31 pm

Got another box of bits today including a funky lightweight ACT flywheel

Was a bit dissapointed with my 6 HD flywheel bolts when only 1 turned up not looking so heavy duty ,what the smeg am i ment to do with that must have ordered wrong . I will get some ARP ones when i get the clutch .Gives me plenty to be getting on with now . Pete:Chevy_anim:

Post by **Stuart** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:21 am

That flywheel looks awesome...........bit more impressive than the bolt in your last picture!

pjs65 · Post by **pjs65** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:39 pm

Have altered the gearbox cross member to suit the 5speed and if everything is as easy as that then i will be happy . Just had to move the mount holes 40mm which i did by turning them into slots and also weld a small 20mm bit of flat onto the ends and give it a quick blast with a black spraycan.

I have got a new clutch and its big , it weights more than the flywheel its well heavy . I was going to get an aluminuim lightweight pressure plate but at

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:35 pm

That Nardi wheel looks lovely, what a complete bargain.
Don't envy you with the clutch either, you'll need your spinach for that

Post by **Stuart** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:45 pm

Nice stuff Pete. The clutch will earn its keep I think, with all of that engines toque to contain. I liked the little fabrication job, and like many of your kind, you make it all sound so easy

Keep us posted.

pjs65 · Post by **pjs65** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:04 pm

Rob S wrote:That Nardi wheel looks lovely, what a complete bargain.
Don't envy you with the clutch either, you'll need your spinach for that

Its well cool and i have sat in the chevy and done some imaginary cornering with it , i will admit to that . Not really looking forward to doing up them flywheel bolts because the heads arent that thick and 80ft/lb is quite a bit to drag on , i will have to physic myself up for that .

pjs65 · Post by **pjs65** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:12 pm

Stuart wrote:Nice stuff Pete. The clutch will earn its keep I think, with all of that engines toque to contain. I liked the little fabrication job, and like many of your kind, you make it all sound so easy
Keep us posted.

The clutch is the size chevy used on its big blocks and i got it because having done the axle and now the gearbox the Camaros good to handle a 500hp + motor:hurray:. Pete:Chevy_anim: