Day 2 67 Camaro restoration

[Chuck_Burg]

Originally Posted by cook_dw

Cars looking great. Did you use the chrome tape that a guy on ebay sells or another process on the cluster opening trim.

Shown in my picture is before the sticker application. The masking tape removed some of the simulated chrome from the cluster. I had the stickers for probably 2 years. I ordered them from D&R Classic Automotive. They fit decent, I'll get a picture later on.

[Chuck_Burg]

The big block crossmember I received from Heartbeat City is in fact another Firebird piece! I called and they agreed to take it back but still frustrating that they advertise Firebird crossmembers as OEM Big Block Camaro crossmembers.

If anyone has a big block CAMARO crossmember they want to sell, I'm all ears....

[Too Many Projects]

Well, that SUCKS !

Can you post pics and describe the difference ? I'm planning on hitting local swap meets again this summer and will keep watch for one in case I need it.

[Chuck_Burg]

This is a FIREBIRD crossmember, which I now have two of

Notice the holes are more in the center. The square shaped hole where the tranny mount goes is the same as a big block Camaro piece.

[Chuck_Burg]

This is a big block Camaro piece. The mounting holes are further forward in the "notched out" section of the large access hole. They're also offset to the passenger side 1/2" Notice the comparison drawing as well.

VERY similar but NOT the same!!!

[Too Many Projects]

Wow, very subtle, not certain I'd recognize that easily.
Thanks for the pics...

[napa68]

How different is the small block crossmember?

[Chuck_Burg]

Originally Posted by napa68

How different is the small block crossmember?

Good question. The small block has a perfectly oval shaped hole and the mounting holes are centered, no offset to the passenger side. The big block is offset to the passenger side for the exhaust to clear the steering box.

[Chuck_Burg]

Here is the distinctive oval hole on the small block crossmember. I have two of these

[Too Many Projects]

The SB ones are fairly common and relatively cheap. I would have to fire up the plasma and make one for now. Could take a while and a "bit" of coin for an original BB one.