SpeedJunkie

You said a big block and then an LT1???

I would say LS1 or 383 if it was mine and I did not go with a big block.

roadrcr82

LS1 sorry i was looking through the year one catalog and typed the wrong thing. We were thinking of going with an LT1 too though. Like i said thats not for atleast another year or 2

RandomTask

+1

Also, as someone said, take your time. Its going to take lots of patience and $$, especially if you're going big block. I'd say make a nice stroker mouse, and she'll be great. But to be honest, that car looks like it could easily swallow 20g's if you want to do it even half way properly.

roadrcr82

Well we have a budget of 50k. We're in no rush to get things done. We rather do it right then have a half ass car. Its not to common to come across one in this good of shape as well as having such low original miles on it.

Beach Cruiser

Check out this site, and your budget will creep up to 75K! Sorry, it's like giving you crack and telling you it's ok... http://lateral-g.net/

roadrcr82

yeah i think we'll go with the LS7 install instead....haha in my own little dream world.
http://www.lateral-g.net/tech_articles/LS7_install/

marlinspike

WTF. I thought the hole point about buying an old Camaro is you can make them wicked with 12k.

weldmatic

one thing to consider is to have to body professionally done. more often then not its sometimes cheaper to have a shop blast the car do the body and paint versus having multiple shops give you a walk in price.

duane has already introduced himself on this thread but i recommend his shop for a build of this nature.

hes got alot of pretty good accounts with local vendors in the area. ive seen him do everything from lowriders to street rod..... some really nice impalas.

anyways maybe hell chime in again and give you some insight.

good luck and keep this thread going. a little schooling on this sight is always appreciated especially doing a build of this nature with all p's and q's addressed.

roadrcr82

thanks guys for all the input so far. Its good to see all the interest in this project. Once i get the first pictures of the car taken, ill be starting a project thread with all the updates and what not in there

nftuatn

if you want someone to do the work for you shoot me a pm...im just finishing up a frame off on a 63 caddy convertable...also doing a 37 dodge and a 40 buick...