My newest build - 1979 "Day2" Z-28 Camaro
 

I am very excited to share my newest Build Project with everyone.

My client has given me permission to start a thread on his very cool 1979 Z-28 Camaro. He is a member on here, he may or may not reveal himself....his choice.

This will not be your ordinary all original Z-28 Camaro.....it is a "Day2" Build.

I will let the pictures speak for themselves for now.

Enjoy!


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Dan

Re: My newest build - 1979 "Day2" Z-28 Camaro
 

Very cool Dan. I loved these as a kid and Day 2 as well. Can't wait! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Subscribed! Looking forward to following along on this one. We've (Mama &amp; I) been looking at a lot of 79 Z's.....Next on our to do list.


BIG

Re: My newest build - 1979 "Day2" Z-28 Camaro
 

I bought one new!..I will be watching also.:)

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Nice to see a later 2nd gen get some love. Car looks great in white.

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Love the white, is it going to have stripes.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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I'm on board too!Nice shop Dan.

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Hood of choice [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Dan

Re: My newest build - 1979 "Day2" Z-28 Camaro
 

Had a hood like that on my 72' RS/SS ... red w/black stripes.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Love the white, is it going to have stripes.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>

Mike,

She is getting the factory Z-28 graphics in Blue [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Is the aluminum headed big block with fly eye air cleaner going in it? What about the white headers? I like where this is going...

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Good eye Marty [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Out with the OLD

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In with the &quot;DAY2&quot;

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Dan

Re: My newest build - 1979 "Day2" Z-28 Camaro
 

Now you've got my attention!!!!

Re: My newest build - 1979 "Day2" Z-28 Camaro
 

The engine stats....

- Balanced and Blueprinted 540 cu in Merlin (World Products) Big Block 10.3 to 1 compression with Eagle “ESP” forged steel H-beam connecting rods

- CC’d and flowed Merlin III Aluminum Rectangular Port Heads

- Comp Cams billet roller hydraulic Motha Thumper camshaft....Part #11-602-8

- Cloyes roller chain and billet aluminum timing cover with outside adjustable bumper

- All matching Comp Cams valve train components

- Powerbond Harmonic Balancer

- Merlin open plenum Intake

- Blueprinted Barry Grant Demon 1000 CFM double pumper

- Blueprinted MSD billet distributor with Comp Cams composite distributor gear and 6AL box

- Edelbrock high flow aluminum water pump

Dan

Re: My newest build - 1979 "Day2" Z-28 Camaro
 

This car ought to be fun. Looking good.

Keep us posted.

Nice work.

Phil W.

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Yesterday - I seamed sealed the firewall and masked the car off in preparation to paint the firewall, cowl and undercarriage.

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Dan

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I cant believe you are not rebuilding that 180hp powerhouse sb!! lol Will it stay a manual trans?

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I'm digging on this Dan!

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That car is gonna be a thrill to drive AND look great!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pxtx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That car is gonna be a thrill to drive AND look great! </div></div>

It`s got to be safe to drive - this should help [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] Day2 Rocks!

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Dan

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Transmission of choice:

- Richmond Bullet-Proof 5 speed (4+1) transmission (3:27 first gear, 2.13 second, 1.57 third, 1.23 fourth, 1.00 fifth)

- Hurst Competition Plus short throw shifter

- Centerforce billet steel flywheel

- Centerforce clutch

- McLeod scattershield

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Dan

Re: My newest build - 1979 "Day2" Z-28 Camaro
 

So happy to see a trans that keeps that old school mechanical feel. Modern internal rail shifted transmissions just feel like toys to me. You are working with a very nice selection of parts!

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The last 3 days were productive.....Firewall, Cowl and Undercarriage are painted [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Entire undercarriage scuffed and prepped,

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Red Oxide Primer and Semi-Gloss Black

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Dan

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Wow Dan looks awesome! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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This is nice and a day2 car too. Can't wait too.

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Moving along well.

Do you plan to jack it up in the back with some shackles? Stance will make or break it:-)

Ryan

Re: My newest build - 1979 "Day2" Z-28 Camaro
 

Geez, before paint that sheetmetal looks like a brand new car. I am guessing this is not a Chicago area rust bucket, Dan??

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Bill,

Yes, this 1979 Z-28 Camaro came from Florida....my client has owned the car since 1987....all 100% original body panel car, except for the trunk lid. A very rust free Camaro.

Dan

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Dan,

Looking great and thanks for sharing. The owner has great taste and picked an awesome builder. Keep up the great work.

Jason

Re: My newest build - 1979 "Day2" Z-28 Camaro
 

Dan, I have a NOS driver side door weather strip #9868431 if interested.

car looks good. why not leave the factory black on the underside?

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Thanks Donnie, we have all the weather strip for the car.

The owner wanted the Red Oxide primer.....I may be bias, but it looks wonderful. Just wait and see
how good it will look when the rest of the goody parts are installed under that chassis [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

Re: My newest build - 1979 "Day2" Z-28 Camaro
 

I enjoy these builds so much, you can learn from the pro's.

Thanks

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This is the way you like new project cars to start. With a very rust free Camaro and a great owner who understand's a great build too,Dan.

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Some progress from this week.

Painted the upper dash the correct Blue.....started installing the firewall goodies. Under coated the rear wheel wells :-)


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Dan

Re: My newest build - 1979 "Day2" Z-28 Camaro
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Love the white, is it going to have stripes.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>

Mike,

She is getting the factory Z-28 graphics in Blue [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan </div></div>

Dan, if your going for a factory looking paint job the rockers should be painted black.

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Looking great Dan. Keep the pics coming. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Love the white, is it going to have stripes.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>

Mike,

She is getting the factory Z-28 graphics in Blue [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan </div></div>

Dan, if your going for a factory looking paint job the rockers should be painted black. </div></div>

Donnie,

Some parts will be factory, some parts Not so factory.....this build is for a passionate owner wanting his own interpretation of a &quot;Day2&quot; build. As Frank sang, &quot;I did it my way&quot; [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif[/img]

As always Donnie....thanks for your suggestions.

Dan

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More progress.....engine and trans are mated and in subframe, tomorrow gas tank, fuel and brake lines.

Tires and wheels are just mock ups.

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Rear end of choice

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Table of parts :-)

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Dan

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<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 20pt">WOW</span></span> What collection of parts and everything looks so clean![img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Absolutely beautiful!! What did you coat the headers with? I LOVED that look and the white headers!!