I have been reading build threads lately and was intrigued so I thought I would try to piece my progress so far.
This started about 8 years ago...this is how I got her

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/IMG_2672.jpg
She has an SS hood, spoilers and 14 inch wheels!

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/IMG_2674.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/IMG_2495.jpg

Next couple of weeks I will try to complete my progress so far. I figured this would be a way to sort through the mountain of paper work and receipts that I have. Not everything is documented by pictures but most is. Hope you enjoy my journey.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/IMG_2497.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/IMG_2500.jpg

This car over heated, wouldn’t start half the time, transmission slipped, AC/heat didn't work, not brake lights or turn signals, handled bad, wouldn’t stop and couldn’t even break the 14 inch tires loose it you tromped it, but the price was right. So I made her a member of the family!

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/RSinterior.jpg
....the interior was the highlight. It was mostly redone in the original deluxe style.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/RSinterior.jpg
....the interior was the highlight. It was mostly redone in the original deluxe style.

I like it! Is that turquoise?

I like it! Is that turquoise?

Cheap camera back then, its bright blue, I think.

Once I got into this car a bit, I had to start making her road worthy so that I could drive her.
The over heating was bad since no shroud was present. Twin Spaul fans fixed that one.
http://www.spalusa.com/IMAGES_PRODUCT/30102052_XL.JPG
The suspension was shot so I had to put springs all around. The rear leafs were both broken at the front eyes. The drivers side front spring had a rocker arm jammed in it to keep the sagging coil level with the other sagging coil.
Eibach front 2"inch droppers for the front and multi leafs in the rear. A 1" front sway bar rounded out the suspension.
http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1291185038788&id=6ebcc6d3617ca39bbcdbab0beb9eb2e2&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.eibach.com.au%2flogo_eibach_s prings.gif
And Koni classics shocks all around
http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1221544255983&id=8835dae71678da44d75a99140dba34af&url=http%3a%2f%

Well after those fixes it handled MUCH better and sat flat now....

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/IMG_2730.jpg

But it was missing something.......

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/IMG_3622.jpg

Thats right 15x8 rally's with "MEATIER" rubber! Plus a full Turbo 350 tranny rebuild with hardened spragg, blue plate clutches and 2800 stall torque converter.

Cant forget (at this point) the new mirrors, steering column turn signal fix and a bunch more minor things.

While all that make a big difference, I was not happy with the "GO" or the "SLOW". So some more work was warranted...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/IMG_2558.jpg
Addressing the go was a set of World Products Torquer heads (ported
) and a nasty GM off road cam.
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/MtrIntRckrs.jpg

Also had to address traction so an Eaton Posi was added...

http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1303714865074&id=3f73cb4bdde5c5fc1f13ffeb536409dc&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.4x4plus.com%

But the "SLOW" hadn't been addressed so front disc brakes were in order!

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/RestoWork07021.jpg

On these street tires with the some what stock converter I was in the mid 13's

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/IMG_2916.jpg

Even with these meek numbers by buddy and his Stang WENT DOWN!

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/IMG_2914.jpg

Once I got into this car a bit, I had to start making her road worthy so that I could drive her.
The over heating was bad since no shroud was present. Twin Spaul fans fixed that one.
http://www.spalusa.com/IMAGES_PRODUCT/30102052_XL.JPG
The suspension was shot so I had to put springs all around. The rear leafs were both broken at the front eyes. The drivers side front spring had a rocker arm jammed in it to keep the sagging coil level with the other sagging coil.
Eibach front 2"inch droppers for the front and multi leafs in the rear. A 1" front sway bar rounded out the suspension.
http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1291185038788&id=6ebcc6d3617ca39bbcdbab0beb9eb2e2&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.eibach.com.au%2flogo_eibach_s prings.gif
And Koni classics shocks all around
http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1221544255983&id=8835dae71678da44d75a99140dba34af&url=http%3a%2f%

hey Jim, do you have install pics of your spal fans? how did you mount them? thanks!

hey Jim, do you have install pics of your spal fans? how did you mount them? thanks!

I can take a better ones if you need..or get you some dimensions

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/SpalBRKT.jpg

I made brackets out of .060 stainless it fits like a glove after trimming for the inlet and outlet..

The addition of DOT slicks, traction bars, Holley 750 dbl ppr and the 2800 stall converter got me into the 12's. 12.9's being my best..

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/RS009.jpg

I wanted more stopping power so I added rear discs....

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/CamaroRear003.jpg


..then there were issues with the original sub frame and I wanted MORE POWER, so I started another redo starting with newly reconditioned sub frame with Gulstrand Mod and a complete motor redo including Dart heads, steel reciprocting assy, 6 inch rods, four bolt main mod, all new steering gear and front end linkage.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/RSresto026.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/CamaroRS002.jpg

the tired 406 ready for disassembly
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/CamaroRS004.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/RestoWork07007.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/RestoWork07011.jpg

Lets get that sub out!

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/CamaroRS003.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/CamaroRSsubframe001.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/RestoSub007.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/RestoSub006.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/RestoSub010.jpg

While the motor is at the machine shop lets get the sub frame in.....

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/RestoSub017.jpg

I can take a better ones if you need..or get you some dimensions

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/SpalBRKT.jpg

I made brackets out of .060 stainless it fits like a glove after trimming for the inlet and outlet..

That would be awesome if you could get me more pics and the dimensions too! Appreciate it! Your cars looking good btw. :thumbsup:

All new front end components
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/Resto007.jpg
IROC steering gear
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/Resto015.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/Resto006.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/Resto013.jpg

We are ready for the motor.........

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/Resto018.jpg

Just a light port job....on the Pro Ones..He He....

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/DartPro1PS.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/Resto022.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/Resto030.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/Resto032.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/Resto047.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/Resto054.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/Resto057.jpg

Ah the Motor is in....

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/Resto081.jpg

the new steering gear and the gulstrand mod along with the other new components this thing drives really nice!

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/Resto109-1.jpg

Yea but what did it yeild me at the strip you ask?????

A best of 12.04 with some still needed tweeking and traction!

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/th_Edgewater08004.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/?action=view&current=Edgewater08004.mp4)

I never tell a lie (car 120)

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/Timeslip2008002.jpg

As it pretty much looks now.....

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/quickboat/P1000717.jpg

A couple of pics of the new TKO install on the way!

Jim,
Noticed your build looks like it has an original center console.
Do you know if the electrical wiring plug for the console is in the console or at the lower dash. The Asm. Manual (AIM) shows the 2nd version wiring but I can not find anyone that can verify the existence of a second version.
Your help would be appreciated.:yes:
Bob

Jim,
Noticed your build looks like it has an original center console.
Do you know if the electrical wiring plug for the console is in the console or at the lower dash. The Asm. Manual (AIM) shows the 2nd version wiring but I can not find anyone that can verify the existence of a second version.
Your help would be appreciated.:yes:
Bob

A bit late, have not been here in a while, but the plug for the console Auto trans is (was) in the console