Iraq War Vet Project

[Ngtflyr]

I am involved in a project the 1st Gen Camaro Club of Phoenix is sponsering. Foster was a Corporal in the USMC and was injured by a IED, one of his comrades was killed in the explosion and the barrel of the 50 Cal swung around during the incident and hit Foster in the back. He was told he would never walk again. He is walking but can't do much more than help clean parts and has provided some money to get his 68 Camaro restored. Numerous individuals from the 1st Gen Camaro Club and others have or will be donating time, parts, or money to help restore his car. Foster doesn't know anything about this, he has paid what he had and figures this to be a years long project. He is soon going into have more surgery done back east and while he is gone we plan to complete his car so it will be done when he returns. I plan to provide time working on the car and throwing in a few parts. I will get a copy of the parts list and I'm thinking some of you might have a few of the parts needed for the project. Or if you want to contribute a few bucks below is the address and the phone numbers of the president and vice president of the Camaro Club here in Phoenix. If there is any interest I can keep everyone posted on the progress of the car.


thanks,

Dave

TO ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN CONTRIBUTING TO THE IRAQ WAR VETERAN 1968 CAMARO PROJECT:


Thanks so much for the overwhelming interest so far. We have heard from so many individuals that want to get involved---members of the Cactus GTO club, several veterans of Vietnam and other wars, and car enthusiasts from around the state. This is a great project that will show this young disabled veteran, how grateful we are to him for his service. And Corporal Foster is a typical enthusiast, with gear oil in his veins.


Attached are some pics of the car. It has already been taken to the sanblaster and is now ready for the body work phase of the project. Some of the inital funds to get the ball rolling were contributed by Corporal Foster himself. However, the car is still lacking many vital parts, as it is only a rolling shell. The motor, transmission, suspension overhaul, etc., will still need to be acquired. This is where we step in.


The #1 question I'm getting is, "Where can we send a contribution ?"


Please make all checks out to our club and mail to:


FIRST GENERATION CAMAROS OF ARIZONA

5063 E. DELTA AVE.

MESA, AZ 85206


Please include your name, address and phone number if not on the check already, as we are keeping the "contributors list" that will go along with the car.


Parts are also gladly accepted and what is not used, will be returned to the contributor.


Thus far, we have had $750 contributed in financial support, and many have offered up various parts. We are still compiling our list, and our Saturday night meeting will give us a good plan of attack for this project. Hope to see you there.


Feel free to call if you have questions or suggestions:

Lance Baker 480-229-5691

John Bauler 480-632-6214

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[71-LS6]

If it's a big block, I've got a 163 intake you can have.

[Ngtflyr]

I'm kinda surprised at the lack of interest especially considering it's Veterans Day tomorrow. Here is the original email that went out to the 1st Gen Camaro Club of Phoenix:
PROJECT IRAQI VETERAN
1968 CAMARO


Here are some of the details for this club projected we have taken on, in order to benefit
Corporal Foster, a young 24 year old veteran who was wounded in the Iraqi war. Corporal Foster was wounded such, that it makes it difficult to near impossible for him to work on his project Camaro.

The car he owns is a 1968 Camaro coupe that is in severe need of a complete rebuild. Please understand that some of the funding for this project will come from Foster himself. The body work and paint are being done at a substantially reduced rate (as part of a donation) plus a variety of other labor is being provided at a reduced rate as well, in order to pay honor and tribute to this young veteran. However---HE IS UNAWARE OF JUST HOW FAR WE ARE GOING TO TAKE THIS PROJECT FOR HIM !!!!!

This is where the club comes into the picture. There are many hours of labor and various parts that will be needed for this effort. Club members have expressed a desire to assist in this project, by providing labor, used parts, new parts and cash donations if needed.

CLUB WORK DATES FOR EVERYONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN JOINING---put these on your calender:

Nov. 3 2:00PM till ??????? Initial start on the car, body work, tear down, etc.
Nov. 17 2:00PM till ???????
Dec. 8 2:00PM till ???????

Members are invited to show up at any time and work as long as they want.

The November 3 event will be your first opportunity to get a look at the car, before we start the tear-down and rebuild process. The car will be at the body-shop that will be doing the majority of the work and you can also meet Sterling, who will be doing the majority of the body work and paint. We will be taking pictures as well to document our process. On this date, feel free to bring the parts you want to contribute to the project.

Attached to this email is a list of parts we know we need. The majority will need to fit a 1968 Camaro, however the engine will be out of a 1969 Camaro. Please note the years of parts needed in the spread sheet.

If you see a part that you can contribute, then please respond via email as to what you can provided and I will acknowledge with a return email. We know that in some cases, some people may be willing to donate the same part and in that case, we will take the best part and return the other to the original donators.

If you do not have parts that you can contribute and would like to give a monetary donation, please feel free to do that as well. We as a club will be keeping precise records of what parts, labor and monies were contributed by each member. These records will be made available to all club members, in order to preserve the integrity of the project. However, we encourage you to assist in even the smallest way, as it will all add up to a big surprise for a young veteran that risk his life so we can live in a peaceful and free nation.

If you have questions or need more information, contact the following:
John Bauler: 480-632-6214 He can provide info on work nights, parts needed, etc.
Lance Baker: 480-229-5691 He can provide info on where and when to turn in parts, is coordinating what parts are
being given and by whom, and is tracking all monetary contributions.

[Ngtflyr]

Here is the list of parts for Corporal Fosters car. If you have a part you don't need that isn't on the list they will take it to the local swap meet and turn your part into cash to buy parts and supplies.

1968 USED OR NEW PARTS LIST FOR PROJECT IRAQI VETERAN SUPPLIED BY (NAME) & PHONE NUMBER
STANDARD BLACK INTERIOR PARTS
door panels front
door panels rear
carpet kit
dash pad
headliner kit
door-sill plates
console
weather strip kit
pillar post moldings
steering column
window cranks
guages (aftermarket)
rear view mirror (interior)



BODY AND EXTERIOR
bumper front
bumper rear
emergency brake cable set
posi differential 8.5 ten bolt 3:73 gears
gas tank
SS emblem kit
windshield washer set
power steering hoses
shocks front
shocks rear
windshield wiper arms and blades
door handles outer
rear view mirror (outer door)
door and trunk lock kit
grill 1968
marker light set
headlight bezels
turn signal light assembly
rims and tires
wheel well moldings
rocker moldings
fuel line tank to pump
fuel line pump to carb
fuel tank George Racz





SUSPENSION
tie rod ends (inner and outer)
upper ball joints
lower ball joints
idler arm
pitman arm
upper and lower control arm bushings
driveshaft
master cylinder
disc brake set-up (optional)
drum brake set-up front
drum brake set-up rear
front brake linings
rear brake linings
rear flex brake line
subframe connectors Bill Eich 623-256-4334
upper control arms with ball joints and poly-urethane bushings (new) John Hertz



MOTOR WILL BE A 1969 VINTAGE -- PARTS NEEDS ARE SAME
intake
carburetor
1969 pulley set up
damper
1969 alternator Lance Baker
headers
mufflers
radiator 1968
radiator shroud 1968
motor mounts 1968
power steering pump 1969
regulator
windshield wiper motor 1968
battery
battery tray 1968
battery cables
radiator hose upper 1968
radiator hose lower 1968
front wiring harness 1968
front engine wiring harness 1968
fuel pump
starter Lance Baker / Jay Zuschlag
valve covers
flex plate Jay Zuschlag
torque converter (Road Runner 2200-2600 stall) good up to 500hp John Debelder
chrome oil pan John Debelder
water pump Jay Zuschlag


CHECKS AND CASH DONATIOINS AMOUNT
Tom Burton Cactus GTO club [email protected] check received $50.00
Dream Car Restorations Robbie Miller 480-964-2398 sending check $500.00
Keith Marsicola (AMSAFE) via Jack Riley sending check $100.00
Pete Berkowitz (AMSAFE) via Jack Riley sending check $100.00

[Seattle Sam]

Dave,
How about posting that parts list?

[427TJ]

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I'm kinda surprised at the lack of interest especially considering it's Veterans Day tomorrow.

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Not to get too political here but most Americans these days don't like to be reminded that there are other Americans who are serving our country in uniform, often in terrible conditions and at great risk. If it were up to me every 18-year old would be required to serve at least one year in the armed forces. At least go through basic training and placed on ready reserve while they're in college. That would get everyone on board with the current war effort!

Sorry for the hijack. Carry on and

[Ngtflyr]

Bill,

As you know this site is very supportive of the military, active, retired, veterans, etc. Maybe they are calling Lance Baker or John Bauler direct? This kid deserves your support, but with or without it we will build him a better car than he could have afforded on his own. The 1st Gen Camaro Club of Phoenix is a great organization that I am proud to be a member of.

thanks

[427TJ]

Maybe I came off the wrong way. By "most Americans" I am speaking of the general public, not anybody here on the forum. Sorry if I sounded like a jerk.

By the way, I will send a check to the club.

[Ngtflyr]

I would like to thank the Yenko members who have sent $$ and parts to this project. Here is an update:

UPDATE:

The Nov. 17th work event for the Corporal Foster Iraq War Veteran Camaro was a tremendous success. Pics will be forth-coming.

With the help of 11 people, we managed to get the entire front subframe painted and assembled in a matter of about 5-hours !!!!!!! It was very heart warming to see the spirit and comradare' of everyone there. The subframe looks great, with contrasting colors, disc brake spindles, power steering gear box and all the rest in place. Excellent work by those that were there.


NEXT WORK EVENT

We will announce the next work date soon. At present, we are on hold until we round up some key parts----such as a diff, interior, etc. Plus, we will be on temporary hold as we await the car to be painted. Soooo-----stay tuned for more emails announcing the next event.


PARTS SPREAD-SHEET

I have had several of you call and ask what parts we still needed for the project. Attached is the updated spread-sheet. As you'll note, there are three tabs at the bottom. Click on each tab at the bottom and it will open a different spread-sheet. The primary tab is the parts list. You'll note that for some parts, we already have a donor, or we actually have the parts. However, those parts that do not have a name next to them-----WE NEED THOSE PARTS !!!!


Our greatest need right now is a 10-bolt 8.5 or 8.2 posi diff. We have several leads on some that we are working and will keep you posted if we find one.


Thanks and more updates will be forthcoming,

LANCE BAKER 480-229-5691

JOHN BAULER 480-632-6214

1968 USED OR NEW PARTS LIST FOR PROJECT IRAQI VETERAN SUPPLIED BY (NAME) & PHONE NUMBER
STANDARD BLACK INTERIOR PARTS
door panels front
door panels rear
carpet kit
dash pad
headliner kit
door-sill plates
console
weather strip kit
pillar post moldings
steering column
window cranks
guages (aftermarket)
rear view mirror (interior)
seats - 70's area Camaro Dave Veals
interior wiring harness

BODY AND EXTERIOR
bumper front
bumper rear
emergency brake cable set
posi differential 8.5 ten bolt 3:73 gears
gas tank
SS emblem kit
windshield washer set
power steering hoses
shocks front
shocks rear
windshield wiper arms and blades
door handles outer
rear view mirror (outer door)
door and trunk lock kit
grill 1968
marker light set
headlight bezels
turn signal light assembly
rims and tires
wheel well moldings
rocker moldings
fuel line tank to pump
fuel line pump to carb
fuel tank George Racz
windshield washer fluid bottle Jay Zuschlag
front windshield
rear window


SUSPENSION
tie rod ends (inner and outer)
upper ball joints
lower ball joints
idler arm
pitman arm
upper and lower control arm bushings
driveshaft Jay Zuschlag
master cylinder
disc brake set-up (optional) Doug Hurst
drum brake set-up front
drum brake set-up rear
front brake linings
rear brake linings
rear flex brake line
subframe connectors Bill Eich 623-256-4334
upper control arms with ball joints and poly-urethane bushings (new) John Hertz



MOTOR WILL BE A 1969 VINTAGE -- PARTS NEEDS ARE SAME
intake Steve - friend of Dave House
carburetor
1969 pulley set up
damper
1969 alternator Lance Baker
headers
mufflers
radiator 1968
radiator shroud 1968
motor mounts 1968
power steering pump 1969
regulator Jay Zuschlag
windshield wiper motor 1968
battery
battery tray 1968
battery cables
radiator hose upper 1968
radiator hose lower 1968
front wiring harness 1968
front engine wiring harness 1968
fuel pump
starter Lance Baker / Jay Zuschlag
valve covers
flex plate Jay Zuschlag
torque converter (Road Runner 2200-2600 stall) good up to 500hp John Debelder
chrome oil pan John Debelder
water pump Jay Zuschlag
header Gaskets Jay Zuschlag
chrome water neck and billet water neck (2 to chose from) Jay Zuschlag
chrome coil Jay Zuschlag
engine / engine bay wiring harness






MISC NEEDS LIST
wheels Doug Meyers - Discount Tire
tires Doug Meyers - Discount Tire
stereo
Grant custom steering wheel
tilt column
Vintage Air
misc. hardware and parts Jay Zuschlag



CHECKS AND CASH DONATIOINS AMOUNT
Tom Burton Cactus GTO club [email protected] check received $50.00
Dream Car Restorations Robbie Miller 480-964-2398 check received $500.00
Keith Marsicola (AMSAFE) via Jack Riley cash received $100.00
Pete Berkowitz (AMSAFE) via Jack Riley cash received $100.00
Guy and Donna Ferstl check received $100.00
Thom Mohr check received $100.00
Arizona Outlaws - Hotwheel club check received $100.00
Tony and Katherine D'Angelo check received $50.00
Anyonymous donor cash received $100.00
William Eaton ( Federal Way, WA) check received $250.00
$1,450.00


PARTS TAKEN OUT OF JOHN BAULERS INVENTORY AND TO BE REIMBURSED WITH DONATED FUNDS
control arm bushings TBD
Cast Blast paint $11.80
tie rod ends outer TBD
tie rod end inner TBD
ball joints upper TBD
ball joints lower TBD
tie rod adjusting sleeves (qty 2) TBD
pitman arm TBD
idler arm TBD
new coil springs (powder coated) TBD
sway bar bushing kit (Energy Suspension) TBD
conrol arm bushing kit (Energy Suspension) TBD
rear leaf spring bushings (Energy Suspension) TBD
rear spring pads (Energy Suspension) TBD
used multi-leaf springs TBD

[VintageMusclecar]

Dave;

You have a PM

Eric