Hi everyone I'm new here.


I am going to buy a 68 Camaro that is a rolling shell for $200. The frame is straight and has no rear, no hood, fenders inner fenders , radiator support etc... but has all new front suspension. Also has no quarters and trunk. Like I said a shell and somewhat rolling. LOL!!! But it is solid.

The is also no steering column. What years column can I use, will any GM column fit. I am sure that it has to be a certain length? What years and other vehicles can I pull a column from. Also, it has no rear what is the correct length and what vehicles can I pull them from that are posi rears? I was reading up and found that the replacement panels that are out the dies are off a little and are having problems with proper alignment. Should I look for a used radiator support and inner fenders so that I won't have that issue? Can any give some nice restoration sites with a ton info on 67-69 Camaros other than this site?

Team Camaro web site has all of the information you need but you need to ask your questions in the correct forums, the body shop forum would be a good first step. This is a good web site for pro touring cars.http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/

Call NPD for a catalog to get you started. There are a lot of first gen parts resources out there and everyone will have its dedicated followers. I just know that after trying several none have been as good as to me NPD.

Can any give some nice restoration sites with a ton info on 67-69 Camaros other than this site?
There is none better than where you are now! Just MHO

Welcome
Jeff

Ace -

Welcome to Team Camaro!

It's best to figure out a plan of what you want to do, and a budget. After you come up with the budget, double it... :)

Used 67-68 steering columns can be had used fairly reasonably. 69-up columns have the ignition switch in the column. There are aftermarket columns like IDidIt.

Rear axle choice is going to depend on what you want to do with the car. 67-69 F-body rears and 68-79 X-body rears are the same dimensions.

The OE heavy duty rear was a 12-bolt, but those go for $1000 to $2000 or more, depending on condition.

The OE rear for all but high performance cars is an 8.2 inch 10-bolt, which is weaker but can live fine behind lower HP engines on street tires. These are a lot cheaper, because not many want them. It might be a good choice just to get things rolling. Be careful, because there is a Chevy 8.2 and a BOP (Buick Olds Pontiac) 8.2.

Many of us are running a stronger 8.5-inch 10-bolt from a 72 up X body (Nova, Apollo, Omega, . If you look for an 8.5, read up at http://www.novaresource.org/axle.htm . Some of the X-bodies got a 7.5 10 bolt, so you have to be careful. I bought my 8.5 from a guy in South Jersey that rebuilds them drum to drum with posi and your choice of ratios for $645 (I think he's up to $745 now, but it's still a pretty good deal).

Repro sheetmetal is an issue, but finding solid OE parts can be out of some peoples budgets. Again, it sort of depends what your goals for the car are.

If you need wiring, American Autowire is a good choice. They make a Classic Update kit that, for $450 or so and some hours of assembly, gives you all new wiring front to rear.

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