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Meltdownaverted · 02-23-2013, 05:02 PM

Damn rebuilds suck you in.....looking good!

LordSauron · 02-27-2013, 04:12 PM

I only wish I had a garage as nice setup for working on a car like yours. I just have a plain jane garage... But so far it has gotten the job done...

fshog · 03-02-2013, 02:17 PM

OK, now that I've found Mopac Auto in Calgary we're back on track! Why didn't anyone tell me about these guys before??? LOL! I've been bringing all of my parts up from Summit in the U.S.!!

Just about to tackle the dreaded Sub-frame bushings......

Robd · 03-02-2013, 06:39 PM

Do you know about jb power centre??? They're good too

fshog · 03-02-2013, 07:36 PM

Haven't been to JB in Calgary yet. I've been to the one in Edmonton when I used to live close.

Another option!!

I was looking for bushings and was told to check Mopac, sure enough they had them....along with other goodies!!

Sub-Frame bushings are in, also got both headers in. Man those were a pain!!

Front end is ready to go back in and also finish the exhaust.

Meanwhile outside this one thinks it's getting neglected!!

dragon22 · 03-03-2013, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by fshog

OK, now that I've found Mopac Auto in Calgary we're back on track! Why didn't anyone tell me about these guys before??? LOL! I've been bringing all of my parts up from Summit in the U.S.!!

Just about to tackle the dreaded Sub-frame bushings......

John, where you been hiding? Okotoks or something? LOL LOL

And here I thought EVERYONE knew about MOPAC! Be careful in there. They are magicians. Seem to make your money just disappear!

dragon22 · 03-03-2013, 03:16 AM

I see things like that and want to come out and spend my days off with you in your garage! I still love that hoist!

Scott@Bjorn3D · 03-03-2013, 05:59 AM

Are you going to keep the V-6 in it or put a V8 in her? Seeing you are thinking about engine swap, wonder what it would take to put a LS3 in there. That would be a bad ass car.

3rdgen3 · 03-03-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Are you going to keep the V-6 in it or put a V8 in her? Seeing you are thinking about engine swap, wonder what it would take to put a LS3 in there. That would be a bad ass car.

It has a V8 in it by looking at the pics, but since its a Berlinetta it should onyl be a 305. The 305 from 78-81 only makes like 140hp lol. The 350 only made 180 in these cars.

BTW i have a 1981 Camaro Z28 that I restored/built for my Father. It's a great car and looks like i will be turning it into my new track car starting this season.

fshog · 03-03-2013, 10:42 AM

It's a 305. These had 155 hp in '80, (if it was in a Z it would be the 165hp version). The 350 had a blistering 190 hp!

I'm going to keep this car as original as possible, or at least try to

!

fshog · 03-03-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dragon22

I see things like that and want to come out and spend my days off with you in your garage! I still love that hoist!

Come on out! Be prepared to put a wrench in you're hand though! LOL!

I have to admit it Tom, the lift is the best tool I own. Makes doing jobs like headers, bushings, suspension.....sooooooo much easier!

Meltdownaverted · 03-03-2013, 10:51 AM

Pulling my 305 out.... Want it for spare parts?

dragon22 · 03-03-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fshog

Come on out! Be prepared to put a wrench in you're hand though! LOL!

I have to admit it Tom, the lift is the best tool I own. Makes doing jobs like headers, bushings, suspension.....sooooooo much easier!

I believe you there, John. Invitation to come out! Keep an eye open. Good chance I'll take you up on that! LOL

fshog · 03-03-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Meltdownaverted

Pulling my 305 out.... Want it for spare parts?

I think I'll either put a crate engine in, or rebuild kit at the least. I don't think I need anything at the moment Layla, but Thanks for the offer.

I'll let you know if something comes up and I need anything.

02-27-2013, 04:12 PM	#30
LordSauron Drives: 2010 Camaro V6 RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 8	I only wish I had a garage as nice setup for working on a car like yours. I just have a plain jane garage... But so far it has gotten the job done... __________________ If you're not first... You're LAST!

03-02-2013, 06:39 PM	#32
Robd Robs SS Drives: 2011 camaro ss synergy Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 354 View My Garage	Do you know about jb power centre??? They're good too __________________ [COLOR=lime]my kinda going green POWER 605 RWHP powered by maggie chrome tsv 2300 supercharger,ar long tube headers high flow cats b and b exhaust ,roto fab intake ,lingenfelter cam , upgraded sc reservoir ,Comp cams performance valve springs, Comp cams Titanium retainers,Heavy duty valve locks,MSD ignition wires, Kool Sox heat resistant heat sleeves , Larger fuel injectors, high flow fuel rails,American racing rims ,hurst short throw shifter,led footwell and grille lighting,pfadt suspension upgrades

02-23-2013, 05:02 PM	#29
Meltdownaverted I sell Camaro's Drives: traded 11 2SS RS SGM for 13 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 1,370 View My Garage	Damn rebuilds suck you in.....looking good!

03-02-2013, 02:17 PM	#31
fshog Drives: 2011 RS/2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Okotoks, Alberta Posts: 381	OK, now that I've found Mopac Auto in Calgary we're back on track! Why didn't anyone tell me about these guys before??? LOL! I've been bringing all of my parts up from Summit in the U.S.!! Just about to tackle the dreaded Sub-frame bushings......

03-02-2013, 07:36 PM	#33
fshog Drives: 2011 RS/2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Okotoks, Alberta Posts: 381	Haven't been to JB in Calgary yet. I've been to the one in Edmonton when I used to live close. Another option!! I was looking for bushings and was told to check Mopac, sure enough they had them....along with other goodies!! Sub-Frame bushings are in, also got both headers in. Man those were a pain!! Front end is ready to go back in and also finish the exhaust. Meanwhile outside this one thinks it's getting neglected!!

03-03-2013, 03:16 AM	#35
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	I see things like that and want to come out and spend my days off with you in your garage! I still love that hoist!

03-03-2013, 05:59 AM	#36
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Are you going to keep the V-6 in it or put a V8 in her? Seeing you are thinking about engine swap, wonder what it would take to put a LS3 in there. That would be a bad ass car.

03-03-2013, 10:42 AM	#38
fshog Drives: 2011 RS/2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Okotoks, Alberta Posts: 381	It's a 305. These had 155 hp in '80, (if it was in a Z it would be the 165hp version). The 350 had a blistering 190 hp! I'm going to keep this car as original as possible, or at least try to !

03-03-2013, 10:51 AM	#40
Meltdownaverted I sell Camaro's Drives: traded 11 2SS RS SGM for 13 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 1,370 View My Garage	Pulling my 305 out.... Want it for spare parts?