1967 Camaro Sleeper Build

[jbtech]

Originally Posted by HawkX66

I'd be inclined to leave the heads aluminum. L89s had them raw aluminum didn't they?

Originally Posted by big gear head

Leave the heads bare. I don't know if you have noticed or not, but the snow flake on the 077 head is smaller than it is on the 074 head. Most people will never notice.

I was leaning more toward bare aluminum and now I have more reasons to keep it that way. After all these heads were offered OTC in ‘69?

Originally Posted by jerry455

Such a small world- Gary was who I was going to recommend if needed- He just built a stout 427 BBC for my buddy- picked it up last week. Going into a '69 SS396 El Camino that will be driven near daily, dressed to look like stock 375HP 396. Using a Hyd. Roller from Chris Straub. and TH400 with GV and 3:55 12 bolt. Looking forward to firing it up soon.
Gary is very meticulous and really knows his stuff.
Good Luck!
Jerry

That’s funny I did see that engine on the stand, and I think I was there a few days before he picked it up. Gary was talking to him about it the day I came in and told him about the project. That same day I bought his crank and block. Now I just need to sell some things to get it done. I will be posting progress photos of the engine. For all of us to enjoy.

-Jose

[AnthonyS]

My vote is to leave heads bare Al - jig's up as soon as the hood pops anyway, which we never did before street races... but cars got "known" pretty quickly...

Yay!

[SuperNovaSS]

I vote bare as well. I agree, popping hoods are generally a no no when you get serious unless you were very stealthy.

Jason

[jbtech]

Originally Posted by AnthonyS

My vote is to leave heads bare Al - jig's up as soon as the hood pops anyway, which we never did before street races... but cars got "known" pretty quickly...

Yay!

Originally Posted by SuperNovaSS

I vote bare as well. I agree, popping hoods are generally a no no when you get serious unless you were very stealthy.

Jason

Bare it is!


Also... another parts teaser. Here is the air cleaner. I'm literally just going to wipe the dust off the inside and install. It's just too perfect as is!

[AnthonyS]

woot, woot!

[jbtech]

Picked up the booster/cap/combo valve and I'm really happy. I'm finding that it's sometimes more affordable to rebuild/restore parts instead of buying new overseas repops. Not to mention it's definitely more satisfying. Can anyone decode this booster? 0222 / 1926

[jbtech]

Ordered the shipping data report.

[AnthonyS]

Originally Posted by jbtech

Ordered the shipping data report.

This will be interesting.

[jbtech]

Report is in, interesting that the car sat at the dealership and wasn't sold until December according to the stamp on the vin tag.

"Jose - The shipping information for the Camaro listed below is:

Production Date: 9/2/1966
Dealer Zone: #6
Dealer GM Code: #485
Dealer Name: Povey Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Cadillac
Dealer Location: Red Bluff, CA

The hard copy report will be mailed tomorrow.

Regards, Marilyn"

[AnthonyS]

Kool and The Gang!