This is my current project, an '89 CAMARO RS restoration. This is moving along slowly due to lack of time, funds, and the fact that it is stored at a seperate location from where I live. Anyhow, the original 305 V8 had a spun bearing and was not worth saving. My future plans include an updated dash, updated electronics, LT1 engine, and a 5 or 6 speed. The pictures below are the most recent.
UPDATE:
11/9/09-Water pump issue is solved. I rebuilt a Camaro LT1 waterpump and installed it after I drilled out the broken bolt. I also just noticed that the balancer spins free. So, it is bad and has to be replaced. I am also trying to route the fuel lines and collecting some other parts.
8/22/09-I had a bit of a setback today. I was installing the water pump and one of the bolts snapped. To make matters worse, there is only a small amount of thread sticking out of the hole. I tried welding a nut to it, but that didn't work out so well. I'm at a standstill until I can get this out. I did not want to resort to drilling it. What a mess. My new engine paint is getting dirty and uhh......
Installed fuel injectors and fuel rail. 8/17/09
Intake painted today! 8/15/09
My dad and I installed the engine very easily (hood removed). The wire, that is visible in the picture, is holding the back end of the engine level since I do not have a transmission. 8/12/09
Primed and painted the block. Installed painted motor mounts and oil pan. Aug. '09
Needed a new toy for the engine install. July '09
(Above left) Painted the alternator/accessory bracket Flat Black. The water pump is off of a 9C1 Caprice cop car. The thermostat housing and pump cover are painted Chevy Orange while the body of the pump is Aluminum paint (May '09). I also painted the timing cover Chevy Orange. (Below) July '09
New Parts! Above left are my head gaskets and rear oil seal while the other picture (above right) shows my LT4 valve springs and GM head bolts.
New fuel pump to feed the higher pressure fuel system. I just ordered a fuel pump for a '95 Impala SS. March '09
