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GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 06:06 PM

So little back ground on the Green Machine
It was purchased in March of 1990 by my wife who was 19 at the time. She needed a car and she had been wanting a 67 or 68 Camaro for a while. it was primer gray with a big dent in the driver's side quarter panel. It had a 327 (or so she was told) with a powerglide automatic. She knew her mom wouldn't understand so she asked her dad to come take a look. He instantly decided it was the car for her (him really) and wrote a check. Later mom freaked out because they didn't have the cash but my wife had a job and got a loan to pay back her father so in the end mom was fine. From there the car followed my wife to Colorado when she went into the Air Force, then back to Olympia when she was sent to Japan. In 1994 the car had some inxsepensive body and paint work done that was one of the cause for the restoration. After 4years of sitting it then had to move across the country to North Carolina where she lived for the next few years. In 1997 she finally came back to Olympia and drove the car from North Carolina taking advantage at the time of the Montana no speed limit law. I met my wife in 1999 and met her car the next day. I approved of both. Later after we were married I decided to do a complete restoration due to the fact that there had been rust that was not addressed and the body work was poor. Having done some work on my 67 Nova the idea was to take advantage of modern technology, but give the car a classic look. The pro touring concepts fit the idea with a budget in mind (budget being a relative word).
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So after much delay the 68 Camaro is finally taking shape.

The Beginning and all the rust

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GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 06:08 PM

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GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 06:09 PM

The Mice

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GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 07:04 PM

The rebuilding process

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ron10 · 03-16-2011, 07:10 PM

keep the pics coming.want to see this baby when your done.

Merc · 03-16-2011, 07:11 PM

Wow Buddy. Lots of work, isn't just easier to drive the Wifeee's 2010.

GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 07:14 PM

Lots more to come. What you see started back in Feb and the metal works is almost done. I'm going to give it a break for the summer, because I don't have much free time, plus it gives me a chance to load the bank account w/ cash to spend for phase two.

GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mercuryman96

Wow Buddy. Lots of work, isn't just easier to drive the Wifeee's 2010.

Yes, the 68 is her's too, but had to buy the 2010 to keep her off my case..

Merc · 03-16-2011, 07:16 PM

Are you looking for any 68 parts that your missing?

Might have some extras kicking around.

GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mercuryman96

Are you looking for any 68 parts that your missing?

Might have some extras kicking around.

Not at the moment. I have everything to complete this one, but always on the hunt pending on what you have... I will be talking w/ speed tech soon and I known they are up in BC and ship from WA, but still have not made the final choice on suspension yet.

GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 07:24 PM

What rust looks like before you strip
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and then after
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Merc · 03-16-2011, 07:26 PM

Like I said we do have some 68 stuff laying around. Keeo it in mind. Headed to Stardle Craft to get my inserts back, right after work. Only 30 more minutes to go. Then home for a glass of Deadfrog then across the the street to the shop to un chum myserlf I hope.

GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mercuryman96

Like I said we do have some 68 stuff laying around. Keeo it in mind. Headed to Stardle Craft to get my inserts back, right after work. Only 30 more minutes to go. Then home for a glass of Deadfrog then across the the street to the shop to un chum myserlf I hope.

I can't wait to see pumpkin again. Your doing an great job. Keep up the good work.

Merc · 03-16-2011, 07:34 PM

The XXX show for sure, maybe sooner.

GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mercuryman96

The XXX show for sure, maybe sooner.

GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 07:39 PM

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GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 08:55 PM

Drivers floor pan
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GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 08:58 PM

DSE mini tubs and full trunk pan. 315/30/18 here we come.
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2010 SSRS · 03-16-2011, 08:58 PM

that is ngoing to be one bad azz Nova, good luck.

GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

that is ngoing to be one bad azz Nova, good luck.

When I get to it, but the current car in the pics is a 68 Camaro. The Nova will be next for a full resto.

GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 09:11 PM

Both quarters had partials done and outer fender tubs. Both side were done very poorly and had to replace w/ new outer fender tubs and full quarters.
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GrnMchin · 03-16-2011, 09:14 PM

This brings the project up to date w/ the DS quarter needing to be finished welded. I hope to finish that this weekend and fit the rear window panel.

Merc · 03-17-2011, 12:56 AM

Nice Work!

Merc · 03-17-2011, 12:57 AM

Made head way with Pumpkin too!

Merc · 03-17-2011, 01:01 AM

OH Yeah! Just so you know cutting loose all those spot welds are a BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEATCH. Nice work.

03-16-2011, 06:06 PM	#1
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,518	The Green Machine So little back ground on the Green Machine It was purchased in March of 1990 by my wife who was 19 at the time. She needed a car and she had been wanting a 67 or 68 Camaro for a while. it was primer gray with a big dent in the driver's side quarter panel. It had a 327 (or so she was told) with a powerglide automatic. She knew her mom wouldn't understand so she asked her dad to come take a look. He instantly decided it was the car for her (him really) and wrote a check. Later mom freaked out because they didn't have the cash but my wife had a job and got a loan to pay back her father so in the end mom was fine. From there the car followed my wife to Colorado when she went into the Air Force, then back to Olympia when she was sent to Japan. In 1994 the car had some inxsepensive body and paint work done that was one of the cause for the restoration. After 4years of sitting it then had to move across the country to North Carolina where she lived for the next few years. In 1997 she finally came back to Olympia and drove the car from North Carolina taking advantage at the time of the Montana no speed limit law. I met my wife in 1999 and met her car the next day. I approved of both. Later after we were married I decided to do a complete restoration due to the fact that there had been rust that was not addressed and the body work was poor. Having done some work on my 67 Nova the idea was to take advantage of modern technology, but give the car a classic look. The pro touring concepts fit the idea with a budget in mind (budget being a relative word). So after much delay the 68 Camaro is finally taking shape. The Beginning and all the rust __________________ The 68 Camaro build project Last edited by GrnMchin; 02-23-2013 at 10:08 PM.

03-16-2011, 06:08 PM	#2
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,518	__________________ The 68 Camaro build project

03-16-2011, 06:09 PM	#3
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,518	The Mice __________________ The 68 Camaro build project

03-16-2011, 07:04 PM	#4
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,518	The rebuilding process __________________ The 68 Camaro build project

03-16-2011, 07:11 PM	#6
Merc COTW 12/5/11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 6,440	Wow Buddy. Lots of work, isn't just easier to drive the Wifeee's 2010. __________________ My Build Thread

03-16-2011, 07:10 PM	#5
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,247	keep the pics coming.want to see this baby when your done.

03-16-2011, 07:14 PM	#7
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,518	Lots more to come. What you see started back in Feb and the metal works is almost done. I'm going to give it a break for the summer, because I don't have much free time, plus it gives me a chance to load the bank account w/ cash to spend for phase two. __________________ The 68 Camaro build project Last edited by GrnMchin; 07-16-2011 at 11:52 AM.

03-16-2011, 07:16 PM	#9
Merc COTW 12/5/11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 6,440	Are you looking for any 68 parts that your missing? Might have some extras kicking around. __________________ My Build Thread

03-16-2011, 07:24 PM	#11
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,518	What rust looks like before you strip and then after __________________ The 68 Camaro build project

03-16-2011, 07:26 PM	#12
Merc COTW 12/5/11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 6,440	Like I said we do have some 68 stuff laying around. Keeo it in mind. Headed to Stardle Craft to get my inserts back, right after work. Only 30 more minutes to go. Then home for a glass of Deadfrog then across the the street to the shop to un chum myserlf I hope. __________________ My Build Thread

03-16-2011, 07:34 PM	#14
Merc COTW 12/5/11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 6,440	The XXX show for sure, maybe sooner. __________________ My Build Thread

03-16-2011, 07:39 PM	#16
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,518	__________________ The 68 Camaro build project

03-16-2011, 08:55 PM	#17
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,518	Drivers floor pan __________________ The 68 Camaro build project Last edited by GrnMchin; 04-09-2011 at 10:27 PM.

03-16-2011, 08:58 PM	#18
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,518	DSE mini tubs and full trunk pan. 315/30/18 here we come. __________________ The 68 Camaro build project Last edited by GrnMchin; 06-17-2012 at 10:06 PM.

03-16-2011, 08:58 PM	#19
2010 SSRS R.I.P. jesserayjames Drives: 2010 IOM 2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warwick,RI Posts: 112,098 View My Garage	that is ngoing to be one bad azz Nova, good luck. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

03-16-2011, 09:11 PM	#21
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,518	Both quarters had partials done and outer fender tubs. Both side were done very poorly and had to replace w/ new outer fender tubs and full quarters. __________________ The 68 Camaro build project

03-16-2011, 09:14 PM	#22
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,518	This brings the project up to date w/ the DS quarter needing to be finished welded. I hope to finish that this weekend and fit the rear window panel. __________________ The 68 Camaro build project

03-17-2011, 12:56 AM	#23
Merc COTW 12/5/11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 6,440	Nice Work! __________________ My Build Thread

03-17-2011, 12:57 AM	#24
Merc COTW 12/5/11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 6,440	Made head way with Pumpkin too! __________________ My Build Thread

03-17-2011, 01:01 AM	#25
Merc COTW 12/5/11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 6,440	OH Yeah! Just so you know cutting loose all those spot welds are a BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEATCH. Nice work. __________________ My Build Thread

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