New Member Thinking Of Building COPO Clone???? - Page 2

**69Z28Freak** · #11 10-21-2010, 08:30 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jbsides</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I dig the way that thing sits and looks. Is it as nice as it looks in the pic? Why not just drop in a zippy sbc/TH350 and regear the 10-bolt and have fun driving it for a while? You could be cruising correctly quickly. And after you get bored with it in a year or two, first do a 12-bolt, then the bbc/springs, etc., then brakes, etc. Take the incremental approach rather than all at one time. You get to enjoy your ride while eventually getting it the way you ultimately want it.

Just a thought.

JB </div></div>

Hey JB. I just put the car in the shop this week to take care of a few rust issues. Changing a quarter and repairing a lower fender and the rear window channel. Nothing too major but significant. I am not going to do what I did with my 68 and have it off the road restoring it for 7 years not to finish it. This car will be driven as a daily driver as often as possible. I need to be able to drive my car or I will go nuts!

**69Z28Freak** · #12 10-21-2010, 08:31 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORIGLS6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not trying to be critical, cynical, etc. but why worry about "Cloning"? Why not just do an engine/trans/rear swap, build it like you want it and let the car be what it is; a damned cool '69 Camaro.</div></div>

Yup that's the plan

**69Z28Freak** · #13 10-21-2010, 08:34 AM

I started a build thread at Team Camaro if anyone is a member there and wants to take a look. I take it is ok to post here even if I don't have a Yenko or Supercar with a build thread. I am new to this site and this is my first thread. Looking forward to learning lots from you guys. Thanks

**tom406** · #14 10-22-2010, 07:29 PM

I like the pump gas 502 built to look like a 427 idea. Then you can leave the 250 emblems on. Because, when people ask about it, you can tell them that its 250 inches PER SIDE [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

**69Z28Freak** · #15 10-23-2010, 10:21 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tom406</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the pump gas 502 built to look like a 427 idea. Then you can leave the 250 emblems on. Because, when people ask about it, you can tell them that its 250 inches PER SIDE [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img] </div></div>

Hey Tom that is a great Idea. I think I will take you up on that!

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