Never Too Early To Start Planning for The Power Tour

[martyo]

I know it is not a Ford, but I just picked up this 1974 Z28 Disco Camaro:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/CamarMO/Camaro.JPG?m=1408114083

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/CamarMO/photo%204-35.JPG?m=1408915711

My plans for the car are to Swap in a 5.7 LS1 and a T56.

I am in the parts ordering and rounding up stage at the same time as tearing the car down.

I will be using BRP Hotrods LS conversion set up with mid-length headers so that stuff has been ordered up.

Also, my shop is a dealer for Classic Auto Air so I ordered and will be using their kit with Direct Electronic Replacement controls.

Currently my plan is to sell the existing Z28 wheels (factory) and use a 17" replacement Z28 style wheel.

As I go, I will need to figure out what to do for the header back exhaust but my current thinking is to use a set up that allows me to use a transverse muffler as the car came with from the factory.

I am also looking at using a Tanks, Inc. fuel tank set up and Dakota Digital gauges. My partner has the Dakota Digitals in his '70 LS-swapped Nova and I like the way that they look.

I am sure as I go I will have questions for all the folks who have been down this swap path before and hopefully I won't wear folks out with questions.

I will be posting parts for sale as well as I take them off the car. For sure I will be selling the Z28 wheels and the the Super T-10.

[CWright]

Subscribing!!!!!!!

[RubberCtyRauder]

You'll just be MO Z ing along..gotta think up a plate now too. MOZEE

for retro inspiration
http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu92/mdnos/74cam001_zps72b60ed0.jpg

[slickster]

sweet......

[boatmangc]

Pretty radical capture from your usual wagon form the tour, it's cool though.

[fastblackmerc]

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[martyo]

[QUOTE=RubberCtyRauder;1409813]You'll just be MO Z ing along..gotta think up a plate now too. MOZEE

I like that plate idea but I think I am going with CAMARMO.... :coolman:

[martyo]

Pretty radical capture from your usual wagon form the tour, it's cool though.

I have yet to own an F body and this one came up so.....

[Guittard22]

Sweeeet what's that make 20 cars you own lol you still have that crazy mustang ??

[martyo]

Sweeeet what's that make 20 cars you own lol you still have that crazy mustang ??

Which one?

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Might this come up for sale after the Power Tour?

[Motorhead350]

Love it. Good times.

[martyo]

Might this come up for sale after the Power Tour?

Everything always seems to. LOL

I sold the 65 Falcon we built for the 2013 Tour to make room for this one...

[lji372]

[QUOTE=RubberCtyRauder;1409813]You'll just be MO Z ing along..gotta think up a plate now too. MOZEE

I like that plate idea but I think I am going with CAMARMO.... :coolman:

Just go with camo :)

[RubberCtyRauder]

if we go to that Mexican restaurant the crew likes to go to for lunch maybe we can get some Jose Camarmo Margaritas:D

[martyo]

if we go to that Mexican restaurant the crew likes to go to for lunch maybe we can get some Jose Camarmo Margaritas:D

That made me chuckle.

[boatmangc]

Just a thought

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadillac-Other-Wagon-1963-cadillac-vista-wagon-station-wagon-beach-wagon-rare-unique-classic-/261589793472?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3ce7f77ac0&item=261589793472&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

[martyo]

Just a thought

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadillac-Other-Wagon-1963-cadillac-vista-wagon-station-wagon-beach-wagon-rare-unique-classic-/261589793472?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3ce7f77ac0&item=261589793472&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Oh my!!!!!!!!!

[fastblackmerc]

Another thought...

Already customized!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadillac-DeVille-Commercial-Hearse-1974-cadillac-miller-meteor-hearse-funeral-car-flames-sidepipes-/201163923984?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2ed64de210&item=201163923984&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

[martyo]

Another thought...

Already customized!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadillac-DeVille-Commercial-Hearse-1974-cadillac-miller-meteor-hearse-funeral-car-flames-sidepipes-/201163923984?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2ed64de210&item=201163923984&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Mizz MO would kill me and drive me to my funeral in that if I bought that!

[justbob]

I've had all four model years from 78-81, the true disco Camaros! :) Love them, always will. Good cheap fun car. I would definitely go older like yours if I went for a fifth.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[martyo]

On Sunday morning, I brought the car back to my home shop from the paint shop.

Pretty soon we should start the process of stuffing the LS and 6 speed in the car.

I am really pumped on this build!

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/CamarMO/FullSizeRender.jpg?m=141450455 8

[1Marauder]

[QUOTE=RubberCtyRauder;1409813]You'll just be MO Z ing along..gotta think up a plate now too. MOZEE

I like that plate idea but I think I am going with CAMARMO.... :coolman:

CAM MO RO is better???

[martyo]

[QUOTE=martyo;1409842]

CAM MO RO is better???

Just got my tag today. This was what i went with:

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[WPG_Merc]

[QUOTE=1Marauder;1418446]

Just got my tag today. This was what i went with:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10392497_10152344019646566_855 3628242679083955_n.jpg?oh=1c45 1aae6be57afe1384b73e0274a74d&oe=54E54783&__gda__=1424162022_afff718887a 9eca8daac41ffa08e12db

Where's The like button :2thumbs:

[martyo]

This project is rolling along now and is starting to take shape.

Here is a picture of the engine bay as it stands this evening.

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Not bad for a few hours here and there on our days off if I do say so myself!!!

[RubberCtyRauder]

Nice!!!..I wanna LS, LSX etc..wagon

[Jeffonebuck]

That looks, MOlicious !


Every bad situation is a blues song waiting to happen.

[Mike M]

I got a BONER!

[MERCULES]

I got a BONER!

A Mo Boner= Moner

[martyo]

Nice!!!..I wanna LS, LSX etc..wagon

Let's build ya one!!!!

[martyo]

That looks, MOlicious !


Every bad situation is a blues song waiting to happen.


I got a BONER!


A Mo Boner= Moner


Each of these posts gave me my morning chuckle!


Thanks guys!!!!

[martyo]

It cranked and ran! It sure sounds good too!!!

Here is a pic of the work in progress:

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[Zack]

LOVE the coil setup

[yjmud]

I need to get going on my brothers 79 h/o olds w30

[martyo]

LOVE the coil setup

There is no place to hide those warts!

Someone gave me a set of MSDs for Chrismonukah!!!!!

[RubberCtyRauder]

Don't you mean ChrisMOnakah?

[martyo]

Don't you mean ChrisMOnakah?

Good point!!!! ;)

[martyo]

The car is moving along pretty good. All we need is a few more days off and we can get it wrapped up.

In he meantime, the new shoes went on it today!

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[Shaijack]

Those orange things, Batteries? It's electric? Like the Electric Slide, Disco....

[martyo]

Those orange things, Batteries? It's electric? Like the Electric Slide, Disco....

Coil packs Dad. I moved them off the valve covers to the fire wall

[martyo]

Here is how she sits as of this evening.

With any luck on Thursday the rest of the interior should be in it. *fingers crossed*

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[Bob Mathis]

She look's good. Great job guy's.

[lji372]

Just beautiful mo!

Car is really really nice too :bows:

[svtrichie]

You guys do nice work

[martyo]

You guys do nice work

Only on our days off. LOL

This is one of our "MO nday Projects" when we work in my home shop, get to BS, and just generally clown around!

[martyo]

This is going to be my office for the 2015 Power Tour:

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[martyo]

And it runs!!!!!!!!

Today we did a lot of the "last on the list" stuff although the list is not yet done....

So here it is with the hood finally back on just before we backed it out for its maiden LS voyage. I drove it for about 2 miles and then put it back in the garage. Wednesday I will take it to the alignment shop if the weather Gods cooperate!!!

I think we hit the stance on the money and I am tickled right now! Pinch me!!!!

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[MyBlackBeasts]

And it runs!!!!!!!!

Today we did a lot of the "last on the list" stuff although the list is not yet done....

So here it is with the hood finally back on just before we backed it out for its maiden LS voyage. I drove it for about 2 miles and then put it back in the garage. Wednesday I will take it to the alignment shop if the weather Gods cooperate!!!

I think we hit the stance on the money and I am tickled right now! Pinch me!!!!

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SWEEEEEET! Marty!

Only way it could be better is if it was a '75... :D

(Little personal bias there! Hehehe;))

[martyo]

Today I took the car to a Caffeine and Octane even that was about 30 miles from my home. My partner Jeff went with me in his '70 Nova with an LS saw and a 6 speed that we did.

Thought you guys might like to see a few pictures:

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[babbage]

This is going to be my office for the 2015 Power Tour:

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Love those seats, are they stock? They look really close to Crown Vic Sport leather seats. (The bottoms) Wonder if they could be put into a Marauder...


Sorry to throw this in late, but can it turn? Hotchkis setup with low pro tires? :o

http://www.hotchkis.net/product/tvs-total-vehicle-suspension-system-small-block-70-81-camaro-70-73-firebird/

As always looks fantastic!

[martyo]

Love those seats, are they stock? They look really close to Crown Vic Sport leather seats. (The bottoms) Wonder if they could be put into a Marauder...


Sorry to throw this in late, but can it turn? Hotchkis setup with low pro tires? :o

http://www.hotchkis.net/product/tvs-total-vehicle-suspension-system-small-block-70-81-camaro-70-73-firebird/

As always looks fantastic!

We went a different direction than Hotchkiss and got very good results. The car has a beefier sway bar, tubular upper and lower A arms, QA double shocks with coil overs up front, a lower block and QA adjustables our back.

The seats are a factory Camaro seat with the "deluxe" (cloth) removed and PUI seat covers and cushions installed.

[tmwlch1]

Looking good

[RubberCtyRauder]

Don't forget the bell bottoms, wide lapel shirt /coat and welcome back Kotter hair!

[martyo]

Don't forget the bell bottoms, wide lapel shirt /coat and welcome back Kotter hair!

I don't call it the Disco Camaro for nothin'!

[Gryphonzus]

Lookin awesome as usual for you Marty!

[martyo]

Lookin awesome as usual for you Marty!

Thanks!!!!!!

[chief455]

I never cared for Gen 2 Camaros, especially after 73 (bumper regulations), but that is friggin' sweet! At least 74 retains the small rear window....nice build!

[martyo]

I never cared for Gen 2 Camaros, especially after 73 (bumper regulations), but that is friggin' sweet! At least 74 retains the small rear window....nice build!

Gotta love a small back glass car!

[lifespeed]

Looks great!

[Gccch]

Marty, I just noticed this thread. Love it! This was my high school ride. Love the 74 and have fantasized about finding a replacement. Nice tasteful mods, although I am partial to the original wheels. Those stripes were the best option for Z28 and only one year if I recall.

Very very nice. Let me know when you want to sell. Maybe the stars will be aligned.

[martyo]

Marty, I just noticed this thread. Love it! This was my high school ride. Love the 74 and have fantasized about finding a replacement. Nice tasteful mods, although I am partial to the original wheels. Those stripes were the best option for Z28 and only one year if I recall.

Very very nice. Let me know when you want to sell. Maybe the stars will be aligned.

Thanks!

I will be keeping it for a little while but I will let you know when my mood changes!! :D

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Thanks!

I will be keeping it for a little while but I will let you know when my mood changes!! :D
See posts 11 and 13.[emoji6]

[Gccch]

Uhhhh, what's the power tour?


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[martyo]

See posts 11 and 13.[emoji6]

LOL

Now where us that delete button???

[MyBlackBeasts]

Gotta love a small back glass car!

Sorry Marty! Wrap-around back glass ftw! That's why 75 is my 2nd fav Camaro. Rear wrap-around finished off the '74 look and it had metal bumpers (even if they were not chrome). Absolutely hated the '76 when the beginning of the plastic covered bumpers started. :shake:

God I miss real chrome metal bumpers... :depress:

[martyo]

Sorry Marty! Wrap-around back glass ftw! That's why 75 is my 2nd fav Camaro. Rear wrap-around finished off the '74 look and it had metal bumpers (even if they were not chrome). Absolutely hated the '76 when the beginning of the plastic covered bumpers started. :shake:

God I miss real chrome metal bumpers... :depress:

Oh you are going to hate my plans for one of my next projects!

[champ1173]

I can't believe I'm just now reading this thread! I've had 4 myself. (73 RS Z28, 77 Type LT, 79 Z28, n a 81 Z28) I always loved 74s! The small window carry over from 73, and the new front shiny metal bumper, that would last for 4 years. The stripes were bold, and it was the last year for the Z28 until 77. It's AMAZING what you've done with it! Love the cup holders! Looks frickin bad ass!

[martyo]

I can't believe I'm just now reading this thread! I've had 4 myself. (73 RS Z28, 77 Type LT, 79 Z28, n a 81 Z28) I always loved 74s! The small window carry over from 73, and the new front shiny metal bumper, that would last for 4 years. The stripes were bold, and it was the last year for the Z28 until 77. It's AMAZING what you've done with it! Love the cup holders! Looks frickin bad ass!

Thanks!

I am searching a '79 or '80 preferably with a really good body, preferably in red, that need a motor/trans swap.

I already have my trans and am hording other parts for when the "right" car pops up!

[MyBlackBeasts]

Oh you are going to hate my plans for one of my next projects!

Oh, I doubt that. Maybe. Ok, what is it??? :confused:

[martyo]

Oh, I doubt that. Maybe. Ok, what is it??? :confused:

79ish LS swapped, 6 speed equipped F body.

I'm in the hunt now for the right car. :D

[MyBlackBeasts]

79ish LS swapped, 6 speed equipped F body.

I'm in the hunt now for the right car. :D

Shaweeet! Post pics when you find it! :beer:

[martyo]

Shaweeet! Post pics when you find it! :beer:

I'm trying!! :D

[martyo]

Our shop is closed on Mondays so we decided to use our down time to toss my car on the rollers, finish the tuning and see what kind of power the car was putting down.

The final numbers were 333rwhp/335Tq

Ignore the inverted spikes on the graph. Our tac signal was all screwed up on the dyno today. Apparently the dyno did not want to be bothered on its day off.
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