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ex-SS-ve · 06-22-2012, 12:21 AM

I have been working on my 1972 camaro ss for a few years now. i dont talk or say much about it as it isnt 100% complete just yet. however this is a car that i could never let go of. I much drove it to high school and grew up with it. pretty much a part of the family long as ive had it. the memories, and freinds i made with this car make the attachment to it that much stronger. with that said here are a few pictures of it from the beginning to its current state.

-enjoy

ex-SS-ve · 06-22-2012, 12:25 AM

during and after the paint process. i decided to wetsand the car with some 1200, 1500, 200, 2500 grit paper and do a 3 stage cut, buff and final polish for the final result with absolutely zero orange peel .

ex-SS-ve · 06-22-2012, 12:31 AM

slowly putting it back together with what little time i have on the weekends. pretty soon the trim and final mouldings will arrive so i can start finalizing the exterior. as for drivetrain it currently has a 14.1 compression solid roller 406, unfortunately the motor dropped 2 sleeves on me warming it up in the morning. so now i have a dart little m 14.1 compression solid roller 422 being built for it. as for the transmission it is a 1997 lt1 t56 6 speed.

2010 SSRS · 06-22-2012, 12:52 AM

Oh man, I absolutely love that Camaro, you are doing an awesome build, I have a 71, I will be watching for your post updates.

pincoin · 06-22-2012, 05:01 AM

Looks like its coming along fine!

ex-SS-ve · 06-22-2012, 02:00 PM

thanks for the compliments. 2010 2ss/rs. your 71 is pretty nice looking in that signature. got any bigger pics of it? ill tell you this car is soo much fun to drive not to mention gets more attention then anything else i own.

Hylton · 06-22-2012, 06:43 PM

Shit dude, you rock!

Sleez · 06-22-2012, 06:50 PM

sweet car!!

Northeast Rod Run · 06-26-2012, 02:53 PM

keep up the good work!

Ringo64 · 06-28-2012, 11:39 AM

Nice looking '72!! Coming along great

My dad had a '71 Camaro back in the day

LINMUP · 07-08-2012, 06:49 PM

What size tire and rim...looks to be a 17" with a 315 on it? I assumed you had to mini tub it. Very nice looking car!

arod55 · 07-09-2012, 10:11 AM

Look what I found in my garage, I have had this pamphlets since the 1970's. I collected them from the dealership when I got into Camaros. From 69-73 & one 1978.

IOM Black Diamond · 07-09-2012, 12:09 PM

Nice looking car. don't you just love to buff

My friend just got done doing a ground up on a 70 split bumper Z28

Daily Driver · 07-13-2012, 11:34 AM

Love it!

06-22-2012, 12:21 AM	#1
ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	1972 camaro build-in progress- I have been working on my 1972 camaro ss for a few years now. i dont talk or say much about it as it isnt 100% complete just yet. however this is a car that i could never let go of. I much drove it to high school and grew up with it. pretty much a part of the family long as ive had it. the memories, and freinds i made with this car make the attachment to it that much stronger. with that said here are a few pictures of it from the beginning to its current state. -enjoy Attached Images

06-22-2012, 12:25 AM	#2
ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	during and after the paint process. i decided to wetsand the car with some 1200, 1500, 200, 2500 grit paper and do a 3 stage cut, buff and final polish for the final result with absolutely zero orange peel . Attached Images

06-22-2012, 12:31 AM	#3
ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	slowly putting it back together with what little time i have on the weekends. pretty soon the trim and final mouldings will arrive so i can start finalizing the exterior. as for drivetrain it currently has a 14.1 compression solid roller 406, unfortunately the motor dropped 2 sleeves on me warming it up in the morning. so now i have a dart little m 14.1 compression solid roller 422 being built for it. as for the transmission it is a 1997 lt1 t56 6 speed. Attached Images

06-22-2012, 12:52 AM	#4
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Oh man, I absolutely love that Camaro, you are doing an awesome build, I have a 71, I will be watching for your post updates. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

06-22-2012, 05:01 AM	#5
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,651	Looks like its coming along fine! __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

06-22-2012, 02:00 PM	#6
ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	thanks for the compliments. 2010 2ss/rs. your 71 is pretty nice looking in that signature. got any bigger pics of it? ill tell you this car is soo much fun to drive not to mention gets more attention then anything else i own.

06-22-2012, 06:43 PM	#7
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	Shit dude, you rock! __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

06-22-2012, 06:50 PM	#8
Sleez Drives: 2010, 2LT, RS, 6M, ABM (#1893) SOLD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Willits, CA Posts: 1,437 View My Garage	sweet car!!

06-26-2012, 02:53 PM	#9
Northeast Rod Run Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New England Posts: 585	keep up the good work! __________________ http://www.northeastrodrun.com/

06-28-2012, 11:39 AM	#10
Ringo64 Forever Pontiac Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,389	Nice looking '72!! Coming along great My dad had a '71 Camaro back in the day __________________ Progression thread My Camaro's Grrgd

07-08-2012, 06:49 PM	#11
LINMUP Drives: 1982 Z28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Durham Region Posts: 104	What size tire and rim...looks to be a 17" with a 315 on it? I assumed you had to mini tub it. Very nice looking car!

07-09-2012, 10:11 AM	#12
arod55 AROD55 Drives: 1955 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bonita, Ca. 91902 Posts: 1,863 View My Garage	Look what I found in my garage, I have had this pamphlets since the 1970's. I collected them from the dealership when I got into Camaros. From 69-73 & one 1978. Attached Images

07-09-2012, 12:09 PM	#13
IOM Black Diamond HT5 COTW 1/21/13 Drives: 2010 Camaro Inferno 2SS RS 6M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pleasant Hill, Or Posts: 2,486	Nice looking car. don't you just love to buff My friend just got done doing a ground up on a 70 split bumper Z28 __________________ Last edited by IOM Black Diamond; 07-10-2012 at 01:08 AM.

07-13-2012, 11:34 AM	#14
Daily Driver Drives: Silver Bullet Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 845	Love it!