1970 RS Project by aps63

7 minute(s) of a 120 minute read

Got the pump and all the lines done today. Now just have to get the right length belt.



Hopefully on to the exhaust this week. I want to build some wood jack stands like Scott built. Should make it much easier to work under the car.

I have seen many people use 12" x 12" and 12" x 14", which is what is in that picture. I decided to go with 12" x 16" so it would cradle the tire a bit more. Plus I used 1/2" dowels for the the top 2 sections so I can make the height adjustable without having to screw and unscrew.
I thought it would only take me a couple of hours. WRONG, my ocd kicked in and I found myself spending over and hour just sanding each piece. Then I came up with the dowel idea and that added even more time. So much for a quick project. At least I'm happy with the outcome.

8-19-2013

Had some extra time today so up it went.

9-2-2013

I figure while the car is up in the air, I might as well swap out the old, stock trans pan and get a new cast aluminum one.



Replaced the linkage shaft seal awhile back and it's still leaking. Driving me alittle crazy. I guess while I have the pan off I will replace the seal again and check the shaft. I have read several places that it's rarely the shaft that has worn out. We'll see.

9-7-2013

Got the new pan in today, should have it in tomorrow. Have a nice day of all car stuff planned out for sunday in my new garage.



Also got one of Spectre's headlight air funnel's in so I'm looking to see if I want to put them in.



I really love the way the Spectre Camaro looks with them. Badass!!!!!!

9-8-2013

I have read many times that the trans linkage shaft is 99 times out of 100 not the cause of the leak in that area. It's always the seal. So I replaced it awhile back. Still leaking. Maybe I messed the seal up when I installed it.
With the tool I got they come out very easy, so I'll just put in another.
Well, while I have the pan off today why don't I spend a few more minutes and pull the shaft. This is what I found. It's not the seal. The trans was rebuilt right before I got it. Works great and the inside is very clean. I'm not sure who thought putting this shaft back in was a good idea. Must be the same guy who left the speedo gear clip off and in the pan(scroll back and you will find that discovery). I'm tempted to pull the whole trans and have it redone.
For now I will try and find a new shaft, which I have read is not an easy thing.
Anyway's, check out this shaft. The grooves are right where the seal is.

9-9-2013

Spent a couple of hours yesterday looking on the web for the shaft. No luck. Seems nobody sells them.
Went to my local trans shop and his response was "Oh yeah, I have a drawer full of them." Problem solved.

10-26-2013

Got the last pieces of the exhaust today. Was just waiting for 2 elbows, they came today. Hope to get some of the exhaust mocked up tomorrow.
First going to run up to NY to pickup a new fender for the Camaro.

10-27-2013

Just got back from NY. I guy had a brand new Goodmark fender for sale for $80.
Couldn't pass it up. The shipping alone would have cost me $150.

11-10-2013

Had some time slotted for cleaning up the leaves today. Started to rain so out to the garage I went.
Haven't had much time lately so I took advantage of the rain delay.
Bleed the brakes with my new Phoenix reverse bleeder. Got it a while back and this is the first time I've used it.
Pretty easy to use but I guess the real test will be when I drive it.

11-12-2013

I want to start on the exhaust but am realizing that the fuel pump is in the way of the new muffler. The new system has a transverse muffler and will be tucked up in front of the fuel tank(original position, as everybody knows).



So, Pulled out the fuel pump and I'm looking for a new location. Plus I'm thinking of replumbing all the lines. I have been looking at Jiffy-tite quick connect fittings. A little pricey but makes swapping out parts spill free.

http://motorsports.jiffy-tite.com/

Started to mock up the exhaust today after I removed the fuel pump. Not really liking the thrush hangers. They want me to drill holes in the body to bolt in these hangers.



Not thrilled with that. I still have the stock hanger pads in place, so I figured why not just order stock hangers. Should be a cleaner look and no extra holes drilled in the floors.

11-17-2013

I got the hanger brackets in and they are meant for a 2" exhaust.







Tried to bend them into place, but then they are not long enough to get the holes to line up. So, time to make my own extended brackets. Not enough time today. Should get to it this week though.

11-28-2013

Finally got the new brackets made for the stock exhaust hangers. New one for the 2.5 exhaust is on top.