Black on Black 1967 Camaro L78 124377N212598

[jbtech]

I found a correct original takeoff driveshaft that was painted decades ago and it's staying that way. In fact I've been very fortunate to find some very hard to find goodies for the car.

Bill James Muscle car factory has my vert MQ block and it's being built. For now my 462 with 3521 crank, 077 heads, 198 intake, and straub roller cam will go in the car.

I'm running a 70 Chevelle M22 so I'm going to use a different yoke to work with the setup. I found a yoke that is 1/2" longer than original so I'll have the machine shop turn it to the correct factory length.

I'm using Crash's custom shifter mount that will allow the shifter to pivot into correct position and accommodate the offset of the big block crossmember. The shifter is a first generation hurst setup with the early fat letter stick. I will need to gently grind off a portion of the reverse lockout for it to fully disengage as it interferes with the shifter mount, so for now I'll go without it.

I was able to find an excellent condition original black dash pad and got it installed. Unfortunately, I found a factory flaw where the dash was installed about a 1/4" higher up on the LH A pillar vs the RH side so I'm fighting to get the LH a pillar molding fitted.

I prepped the windshield channel for glass and had a local installer get it done. I decided to go with urethane as I feel it helps improve the integrity of the body. The install is guaranteed leak free for life. I bought tinted glass with date NZ (January 1967) This matches the date of the back glass. All glass on the car is original with exception of the windshield.

I continue to speak with the original owner Bruce Cremean weekly. Judy Rooker who owned the car from the 80s-2000s promised she'd reach out to my in July and find photos etc of the car. She took it to prom and her HS boyfriend installed these wild rear flares. She is also the last known person with the muncie so hopefully something comes from that.

Unfortunately, I haven't had a reply in my last two attempts to keep in contact with the folks with the original engine although one is a "friend" on FB can can see my posts. I still have hope something can be worked out that makes both parties happy but for now I think I just need to leave them be.