A Nod To The Gods

Well it’s been a long haul but she’s just about completed, 2 1/2 years and X amount of dollars later she is 98% complete.
1967 RS/SS Camaro, built in Van Nuys California, matching numbers, 350 ci engine, automatic transmission, power top, Willwood disc brakes, American Racing rims on BF Goodrich tires, original coded Butternut yellow paint.

Just in time to put her away for the winter. 

BEFORE…..

My ’67 Camaro is in paint, has been for 6 months now, the shop keeps telling me they are way to busy with collision repairs to put a lot of time into her. They also told me they can’t find any help.

They have all the parts in and have the new front fenders installed and the back panels cut out and ready for install….and that’s where she is. They told me 5 to 6 months so I think they will end up a month behind schedule.

I’m incredibly disappointed I didn’t get her back for some summer and fall driving but like I said, this entire experience has taught me a lesson in patience. Once paint is done the rest is on me, interior and convertible top will be the final items. I’ll post pics as soon as I get her out of the paint shop.

Dave from the comments was wondering about the ’67 Camaro, well I am learning a lot about patience…..not a fan.

We pulled the motor in September, had it rebuilt, took it into the shop in December, just took first drive with new motor last Thursday. Its headed to the muffler shop then to paint, interior and soft top last items. I’m hoping to be completed by early June but if the last 6 months are any indication….I may have to be patient….ughh.

New: disc brakes, intake, carb, Mallory electronic ignition, vintage air conditioning, front suspension and steering, shocks, rear springs, complete new wiring, and engine rebuilt (of course).  Transmission removed and rebuilt, same with rear end, stainless steel fuel line and brake lines. Probably a bunch of stuff I forgot but she’ll be basically new when she’s done. All original and matching numbers.

Before:

After:

Engine rebuild complete.