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Roto-fab 1 · 06-07-2015, 05:30 PM

My first car was a 1968 Camaro with a tired straight six. When it finally gave up, it was replaced it with a tired 350. After 30 short years, I finally have a 1st gen Camaro which can be trusted to take out of town!
I am also a vendor on this forum, so I will be careful to keep posts in their proper place. On a personal level, I want to share a few photos of my toy!

markinnaples · 06-12-2015, 11:35 AM

Brilliant. I'm thinking long term I'd like to do an LS conversion on my '68 as well primarily for drivability. I have a hole in my hood now that I'd like to keep so I'd probably try to do an old style Roots blower or maybe a Hilborn-type fuel injection stacks set up however.

Roto-fab 1 · 06-18-2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by markinnaples

Brilliant. I'm thinking long term I'd like to do an LS conversion on my '68 as well primarily for drivability. I have a hole in my hood now that I'd like to keep so I'd probably try to do an old style Roots blower or maybe a Hilborn-type fuel injection stacks set up however.

We think a lot alike. Drivability is the primary reason I like the LS motors for the older cars as well. I've thought about a Magnuson Heartbeat supercharger for mine, but no plans are in the works as of now.

Mr Twisty · 06-19-2015, 10:11 AM

Nice!
Does the A/C work? I'm assuming since you're in Az it does, and well

cshellohb · 07-10-2015, 09:21 AM

thought about a Magnuson Heartbeat supercharger for mine, but no plans are in the works as of now.

Crowmag · 07-11-2015, 12:27 PM

Very nice, thanks for sharing. It's always cool to see someone take good care of their classic.

Roto-fab 1 · 07-23-2015, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

Nice!
Does the A/C work? I'm assuming since you're in Az it does, and well

It does blow cold and it's definitely nice to have here in Arizona. However, the 68 I had in high school here in AZ didn't have A/C or heat. I remember using hot water to get the frost off the windshield in the mornings and hoping I didn't hear a big "CRACK"! It needed some electrical work, but all 8 speakers came through loud and clear!

itsadryheat79 · 07-23-2015, 05:38 PM

When can we see it in person? Do you take it to shows?

Muscle Car Lover · 07-23-2015, 07:16 PM

Bad Assery right there! Awesome!

docrocket1967 · 07-25-2015, 06:35 PM

Beautiful car

markinnaples · 07-26-2015, 07:44 PM

Did you go auto or manual for the trans?

Roto-fab 1 · 07-28-2015, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by itsadryheat79

When can we see it in person? Do you take it to shows?

We will have it with us at Camaro fest this year!

Roto-fab 1 · 07-28-2015, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by markinnaples

Did you go auto or manual for the trans?

M6 of course! lol

markinnaples · 07-28-2015, 01:30 PM

How hard was the install on the T56 (guessing you went with that)?

06-07-2015, 05:30 PM	#1
Roto-fab 1 Drives: 16 Camaro SS w/ Roto-fab CAI Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,682	My 68 LS3 Camaro My first car was a 1968 Camaro with a tired straight six. When it finally gave up, it was replaced it with a tired 350. After 30 short years, I finally have a 1st gen Camaro which can be trusted to take out of town! I am also a vendor on this forum, so I will be careful to keep posts in their proper place. On a personal level, I want to share a few photos of my toy!

06-19-2015, 10:11 AM	#4
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07-23-2015, 05:38 PM	#8
itsadryheat79 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE (2)79Z28 72RS 67SS 69Z Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 422 View My Garage	When can we see it in person? Do you take it to shows? __________________ - Buttons and Skulls - miss my annimated signature.

07-23-2015, 07:16 PM	#9
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	Bad Assery right there! Awesome! __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

07-25-2015, 06:35 PM	#10
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06-12-2015, 11:35 AM	#2
markinnaples Drives: 2017 RS V6 & 1968 Ex-ISCA Show Car Join Date: May 2015 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 21	Brilliant. I'm thinking long term I'd like to do an LS conversion on my '68 as well primarily for drivability. I have a hole in my hood now that I'd like to keep so I'd probably try to do an old style Roots blower or maybe a Hilborn-type fuel injection stacks set up however.

07-10-2015, 09:21 AM	#5
cshellohb Drives: camaro Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: CA Posts: 0	thought about a Magnuson Heartbeat supercharger for mine, but no plans are in the works as of now.

07-11-2015, 12:27 PM	#6
Crowmag Drives: 2015 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 113 View My Garage	Very nice, thanks for sharing. It's always cool to see someone take good care of their classic.

07-26-2015, 07:44 PM	#11
markinnaples Drives: 2017 RS V6 & 1968 Ex-ISCA Show Car Join Date: May 2015 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 21	Did you go auto or manual for the trans?

07-28-2015, 01:30 PM	#14
markinnaples Drives: 2017 RS V6 & 1968 Ex-ISCA Show Car Join Date: May 2015 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 21	How hard was the install on the T56 (guessing you went with that)?