DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa

[LVCamaro]

I ordered a 55 gallon drum of that stuff to try with my pressure washer:

rust remover

on a couple project cars here at my shop

[JChlupsa]

When you get the stuff let me know and I will come take pictures of you spraying the project cars

[JoeG]

So what are we gonna see a hand holding a hose.....

[Steve Shauger]

Steve congrats on the acquisition of this magnificent time capsule. My recommendation is to detail it a bit, install the drivetrain and then enjoy it as is for a period of time. BTW we would love to have this one certified through our Vintage Certification program as well.

What makes this site so enjoyable is the cooperative atmosphere and helpful folks that make up this site. Kudos to Jeff, Brian and a host of other people that helped make this happen.

[LVCamaro]

are you guys [Vintage Camaro] at Carlisle this summer again judging/certifying cars, Steve? I have 3 other cars from here going to the indoor display at Carlisle this summer, so MAYBE Brian and I can figure out a way to get this 68 DANA conversion Camaro there too [before restoration commencement]. I haven't spoken with Brian since his long trip to Hawaii, but I plan to contact him later this week to discuss a strategy best befitting this car.

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[Steve Shauger]

Yes our Vintage Camaro Certification program (Brett M, Joe S. Bob H. and myself)will be at Carlisle. This is our eigth year. We appreciate your support of our program and know the passion you have for survivor caliber cars. I hope to speak with Brian this coming week as well(maybe twist his arm ).

[LVCamaro]

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I hope to speak with Brian this coming week as well(maybe twist his arm ).

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twist-away...I think it's a neat idea, myself.

[dreamweaver]

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I ordered a 55 gallon drum of that stuff to try with my pressure washer:

rust remover

I ordered a couple of 5 gallon tubs last year and have used it "as per the instructions"... soaking for extended periods of time (30 minutes to 2 days). How can you use this with a pressure washer? My understanding is that there must be either immersion or constant contact with the metal in order for it to work its magic.

on a couple project cars here at my shop

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[LVCamaro]

There's a video on their website showing the shower/recycle method that works with a garden hose, bottle sprayer and/or pressure washer. It looks like the trick is to recapture and recycle the solution for multiple "showers" of the same area of treatment. I forget the product name of the derust/degrease stuff we use now at work, but I'm always looking for a better way to keep 45 semi trucks/trailers looking decent [especially at our Alaska facility].

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[prototype]

I'm such a fan of original cars. They can be restored at any time, only the lucky ones will SURVIVE the test of time, some not as well as others.

Fast forward 25 years and imagine if everyone wanted "polished nickels", there would be very, very few survivor type cars.

Pebble beach has recently instituted a survivor class, clearly a movement in the right direction IMHO.

I'd plead with anyone to save what is original on their cars.

Just my .02 cents.

I'll say again, what an amazing find, it may not be as nice as the Harrell Chevelle or the RS COPO but it is truly a survior in my books, keep it that way.