78 Camaro Restoration ep31 - Quick Update on the Camaro!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- In this video I do a quick update on the Camaro and a walk around of how it looks today after not working on it for several months. I promise I will get back to it shortly!!
I have a 1979 Z28 with the front clip, motor, and transmission all removed. Starting to put it all back together. This playlist has been really informative. Great work and I hope it continues!
Thank you. Videos will resume soon. We are moving to a new house so the Camaro was put on hold for a little bit. JD
Thanks for all these Camaro Videos. My 80 Camaro has been sitting (undriven) outside for 25 years. About 1.5 years ago, I pulled it into my driveway and have been going through the same thing you are. Although, my work is not as good as yours. Anyway, waiting for the warm weather to return so I can replace my front end suspension, steering, and sway bar components. All my bushings are still original and very dry rotted. I watch all your videos and they help me a lot, so thanks again. Kevin
You're welcome and thank you for checking out the videos. I'm sure your work is just as good as mine!! I kinda learn as I go and make mistakes all the time. Like you I also don't like working in the extreme cold!! I'm looking forward to getting back into the Camaro soon. JD
Front end looks amazing. It's going to be one beautiful Camaro once completed.
Thank you, a little dusty but a lot of work went into that front end for sure. JD
Glad to see the Camaro back and hopefully more videos to come !
More videos to come for sure!! JD
excited to see how the locker you put in go's !!!!
I'm excited to see how that works as well. My understanding is they make some noise around corners and everything but not sure, never had one before. One day we will find out!! JD
Can’t wait to see the progress!
You had your hands full with your last video getting those windows aligned !
@@JIMFED63 lol I sure did. Thank you for watching!
@@BackyardGarage1 i spent a good 2-3 hours adjusting my windows to get it right.
@@JIMFED63 yeah they are a bear. But I actually did it in about 45 mins each.
Thank you, I"m excited to get back into it for sure. JD
I've owned a '78 Type LT with the original 350/TH350 and an '81 Camaro Sport Coupe with a 6.6 400/TH400. The '78-'81 Camaro is my favorite car and I know them almost entirely inside and out. I'm subscribing just to see this beast come to fruition! Such a great base to start a restoration on and it seems like you're taking all the right steps to make it look and drive great!
Hey Alex thanks for the sub!! It’s been a little slow going but when she’s done man she will be a beast for sure as you said. As I type this I’m working on the vent windows to my square body and the camaro is sitting right next to me in the basement. I will get back on it soon! Thanks for checking out the build and for the feedback. JD
I look forward to it . One of my all time favorite cars , and definitely my favorite Camaro body style . Let’s gitter done 💪🇺🇸
I agree. I’m excited to get back into it. Jd
This is awesome.
Thank you! More to come soon!! JD
Waiting for the next episode man I’m building a 78 Camaro as well
Wish I could get back to it sooner than later but I do plan to finish it just have to get through some medical issues then I'll be back at it. Please be patient, I'm hoping to be back after it in early Spring. JD
@@JDOfflinewell that was my question lol looking forward to it!
The leaf will fin get 60s on the rear lake wood bars maybe.i had a 78like your with a 305 3speed with a trick kit auto a must if not having a 4speed.it only had a 2barrl carb.i went 135 on the highway stopped going past that cause the peg on the speedometer it only had a 130mph dash.now a z.28.had a wing like yours.get 60s on the rear front new tires new front calipers and rotors .I cracked the web on the rotors all the way around braking at over 100mph they were at the min. specs she will be fun to drive .take it easy in the rain wet roads.mine was3800lbs I think .I had air shocks on the back.i used to chirp the 2nd and 3 gear at 50 and 90 with the b&n shift kit I installed in my early 20.lot a fun.
Sounds good! Thanks. JD
Hey love the channel. I myself have a 79 Camaro and am struggling to find good leaf springs. would you mind sharing where you got yours leaf springs ?
I got the OER-RL5's from Summit Racing. I haven't installed them yet to comment further! Hope this helps...they have good reviews on Summit. JD
@@JDOffline You will find those springs make the car sit way to high. I would look into Hotchkis to match your front coils. Other choices include PTFB (Pro Touring F Body) or Custom Works for better spring choices. Both PTFB and Custom Works are small business' by run by Dave and Keith who also race 2nd gen Camaro's. Both of these guys offer complete suspension kits, all parts matched to work together. I am running PTFB springs, upper A arm, tall ball joints, solid body mounts and subframe connectors on my 72Z and the car corners like it is on rails. Both guys will not oversell you, tell them what you want to accomplish handling wise and they will recommend the kit that will do that for you.
Looks awesome, what is the paint color on the Camaro?
It was painted by the previous owner and he did tell me the color but I don't remember exactly what it was. JD
@@JDOffline ok thanks
What's the dill, pickle? Is this dude ok? New channel? I've been enjoying your channel and really wanted to see the final product of this Camaro but I haven't seen ANY new content in a while, just hoping everything is ok.
All is well. My wife and I built a new house and sold our old house quickly so I haven’t been able to put out any new videos lately. Sorry for the delay and I promise new videos are coming soon. The Camaro is exactly as you see it here and waiting to be finished. JD
No need to apologize, kind sir. Glad to hear all is well. Looking forward to it!
Have you put on the front bumper? Looking for a how to video for the whole bumper
No at this point I have just removed it and rebuilt the front end. Eventually I will have this video but it will be some time. Now I do have a pretty detailed video of me taking the bumper off. That may be of some help. It’s Camaro update #8. Hope that helps. JD
That must be killing you to have all that stuff ready to go and not be done yet
Yes I tend to buy parts along the way a little at a time and then they accumulate and it does kill me to see them there and not installed.
Update on Camaro?
@@freshbutplain1144 I still have it and will resume work on it soon. Check out my update video on my channel I made a couple months ago if you want to better understand the delays w it. Thanks. JD
we need a new update
You are correct! In the next month or so I'll be putting the rear end back in. Life has delayed this build but I promise I will get back to it soon! JD
Year & half later and no new video?
Long story but the short story is my wife and I built a house and it took right at a year to get done. I'm about to start making more videos and do a channel update. Fighting a bulging disk in my back right now so between the house and my back issues it has been a minute. The Camaro looks just like it did in this video and is eagerly awaiting completion. Can't wait to get back to it. JD
@@JDOfflineHope you get better soon! I started taking my 79 T/A apart 20 years ago, then life happened, kids, etc and I'm just now getting back into it. So this pause is nothing. LOL Can't wait to see more!
@@Pab-B thank you. I do plan to do a channel update within the next couple of weeks so stay tuned! JD