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Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 11-27-2023, 11:30 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
Cold start ...

Cold start

https://youtu.be/iYF-1ktc4Uw?feature=shared
iYF-1ktc4Uw?si=a_nU4WOT0VLMa8WU


Here's a warm idle video.

https://youtu.be/qIJfR6EgVYY?feature=shared
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 11-27-2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
Project update photo dump. Can't believe this car...

Project update photo dump. Can't believe this car has been off the road 40 years! Sorry if there are duplicates it's tricky uploading one at a time from my phone. This project is a huge undertaking...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 11-27-2023, 03:02 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
First drive a success! I was terrified but...

First drive a success! I was terrified but ecstatic all at the same time! Next time I'll get a better video it definitely needs an alignment.

https://youtube.com/shorts/2lCRClNe4JQ?feature=shared...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 11-22-2023, 12:20 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
After some adjustments. Getting closer! ...

After some adjustments. Getting closer!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz7XpLBPbYz/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 11-21-2023, 02:00 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
It's alive! I used the 10 10 10 method for break...

It's alive! I used the 10 10 10 method for break in. Nothing broke, no leaks, steady oil pressure at 65psi. I still need to tune it. This is the first time since '83 this car had a running engine....
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 11-19-2023, 10:53 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
Cooling system installed, correct driveshaft...

Cooling system installed, correct driveshaft installed. I swapped the yoke to fit the larger output of the '70 M22. This driveshaft was removed from an L78 race car. I also removed the correct early...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 10-17-2023, 03:54 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
I bought another car from a member here Fred...

I bought another car from a member here Fred Yates. So I've been cleaning up and making room for the El Camino and parts.

This is the first time the Camaro has been outside in a while. The small...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 10-11-2023, 02:42 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
I temporarily installed the front clip and it...

I temporarily installed the front clip and it feels good to see it resemble a car again. It will come off to install the emblems and button up the engine bay before firing it up.
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 10-06-2023, 01:51 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
Bruce turned 81 a couple weeks ago and going...

Bruce turned 81 a couple weeks ago and going through his things anything he finds car related he will set aside.

He says there is a chance the POP may have been in the glove box when he sold the...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 10-06-2023, 01:30 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
The engine is rebuilt and in a running Base...

The engine is rebuilt and in a running Base Camaro RS. They rechromed the valve covers, use all original components with exception of arp head bolts. When I first spoke to the the current owners they...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 09-27-2023, 12:35 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
Thanks for selling me the fan JB! ...

Thanks for selling me the fan JB!




He did say he ran 12's consistently so I'd bet you are right. He said he bought slicks for the track and slicks with "two grooves" for the street. He is...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 09-26-2023, 12:36 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
Just received the coolest care package from Bruce...

Just received the coolest care package from Bruce Cremean , the original owner to my 1967 Camaro SS 396 L78!!!
Original Sales Documentation, Window Sticker, Title, receipt for drag slicks, time...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 09-18-2023, 02:25 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
67 clutch and fan installed. Fan retains"day2"...

67 clutch and fan installed. Fan retains"day2" chrome.
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 09-17-2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
Mocked up Bruce's custom made plenum air cleaner....

Mocked up Bruce's custom made plenum air cleaner. He modified a Chevelle air cleaner he removed from the salvage yard back in 1967. He was inspired by the other Camaros at the drag strip and decided...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 09-17-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
This engine was originally built for my 67 Base...

This engine was originally built for my 67 Base model Day2 big block swap project so it is by no means a pure 67 engine.
It is a 70's 2 bolt (studs) main block, 077 heads, 198 intake, 3521 crank,...
Forum: Comments, Suggestions, Problems 09-15-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,131
Posted By jbtech
Scammers are using ads/photos from classifieds and reposting to Facebook

Scammers are copying photos/ads and reposting on facebook. It is happening more frequently in the last few weeks. Here is a screenshot of a FB ad that was stolen from Jason's ad here (SuperNovaSS)....
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 08-27-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
Woke up to make sure it was real.

Woke up to make sure it was real.
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 08-27-2023, 04:50 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
Muncie refreshed with new gaskets, seals, and...

Muncie refreshed with new gaskets, seals, and Thrust washers. I had to install a helicoil because one of the bearing retainer bolts was simply epoxied to the case.
Engine and transmission finally...
Forum: Preservation forum 08-24-2023, 04:18 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 70,698
Posted By jbtech
As Darrell is banned he is continuing the...

As Darrell is banned he is continuing the preservation thread here I will not be posting any further updates:

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=19637.360
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 08-13-2023, 09:19 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
The original owner simply cut two slits on the...

The original owner simply cut two slits on the left side of the shifter hole and bent it down. I bent it back up so the original shifter boot will screw right into the factory location. I'll just...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 08-13-2023, 02:30 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
Dash is finally done! 97k original miles,...

Dash is finally done! 97k original miles, original paint, original gm unrestored parts with exception of the glove box liner (repop) and lock cylinders (restored).
My car was ordered without...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 08-08-2023, 03:49 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
You may not notice a difference in the before and...

You may not notice a difference in the before and after photos but I assure you everything is cleaned and rebuilt internally per my request. I'm very happy with how everything turned out. Luckily the...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 08-07-2023, 03:17 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
More progress. 621 is a repop I bought a few...

More progress. 621 is a repop I bought a few years ago machined very well. Inspection cover is GM NOS along with clutch fork.

Cleaned up original gauge housing and replaced fried gauges with a...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 08-03-2023, 09:05 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
A while back I found the perfect glovebox door to...

A while back I found the perfect glovebox door to replace the damaged door on my car. I'm going to repair the original down the road.

There was a screw holding my original glove box closed but...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 08-03-2023, 01:10 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 102,424
Posted By jbtech
After welding up a few cracks in the original...

After welding up a few cracks in the original subframe, I decided to use my spare subframe and pull the original for a few reasons. 1 for safety 2. I let a friend use my welder to build a smoker ...
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