1970 RS Project by aps63

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Finally put together my new toy that I got for my birthday. Should come in handy when I build the new rear end.

5-23-2015

You are all going to think I've gone nuts.
But, I was watching youtube about a month ago and came across these video's from DipyourCar.com. Again you will think I'm nuts but I think it's the coolest and most unique thing I've seen in quite awhile. Change the color of your car, whenever you want, all for about $200 in material? I'm in!!!!!!
So I bought their kit which includes the sprayer, spray gun, hose etc.... Everything you need to do the job yourself. All for about $400(that includes the 4 gallons of product).
They also carry this stuff called Dip Coat which comes in a spray bottle. You spray it on a rag, wipe the car down and it takes away the rubbery feeling of it. Feels almost like a vinyl wrap.
Taped off the car and garage and away I went.
I have to say, I love this stuff. Plus the car came out awesome. Plus if I get tired of it I can just peel it off and and it doesn't hurt the paint.
Win, win in my opinion.

5-26-2015

Went to switch on the a/c and no blower. Checked a few things with Vintage Air on the phone and turns out, I have a bad control panel. They asked for the serial # on the unit and sent me out a new one, no problem. Big thanks to Vintage Air for backing up a great product with great customer service.

5-31-2015

Installed a fuel pressure guage today. I couldn't put a chrome one in so I took some scotch brite and not it looks brushed. Much better.

6-7-2015

As I've said before, when I started this project I promised myself that if I didn't know how to do something I would buy the tools and learn how to do it myself. Whatever "it" was.
Well it was time to evacuate the a/c system and add refrigerant. So I read up and watched many youtube video's. Bought the right tools and did it myself.
Started by evacuating the system. Good news, no leaks first time. So in went the refrigerant. Now I have nice cold air. This summer will be a blast.

Vacuum pump.

Guage set.

Evacuating the system.

Putting in the refrigerant.

6-9-2015

Getting ready to take the car on it's first long ride, out of state to visit some friends.
I have the a/c taken car of, an 18" spare tire, now I just think I should have a tool box mounted in the trunk(you never know).
I found this one a few years ago and thought it would be perfect for the Camaro. It's been sitting on a shelf just waiting for me to get around to mounting it.
I have an idea for securing it in the trunk. Now I just have to get some angle iron, velcro straps, nut zerts, s/s bolts, my welder, some paint, and I should have it done.

6-12-2015

Spent some time making a tool box frame and tie down and here is what I ended up with.
Holds the box in nice and tight.