If you’re going to be removing your car’s original coil springs, you’re going to need to support the lower control arm. This can be done with a heavy block of wood and whatever further support is available (jackscrew, etc). Remember, the spring is under great pressure, and once the spindle assembly is removed, the spring […]
Just Fine The Way It Is! 1986 IROC-Z Camaro
August 14, 2014 by 3 Comments
Finding a bone-stock ’86 IROC-Z these days is a rare treat. by Jerry and Janice Perkins, Apopka, Florida Photography by Colin Date We purchased our 1986 IROC-Z Camaro used in March, 1987 at a VW/Mazda/Subaru dealership in College Park, Maryland. A close friend was the used car sales manager there. We were looking […]
Show Judging: Restored and Modified
June 6, 2014 by 2 Comments
Restored or original areas of the vehicle Cars are classified based on the number of modifications in given sections of the car. These modified sections are marked on the dash card. Any sections that are unmarked are to be technically correct and subject to point loss for wrong parts, fit, finish, and cleanliness. There are […]
Monte Carlo Masterpiece
May 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
OK, we realize this story is about a Monte Carlo. Nonetheless, we thought you’d enjoy this story, because not only is it a Chevrolet, it’s one heck of a ride. By FUEL, Issue #3, Chevrolet Performance Arrival of warm weather means one thing: getting ready for cruise nights and show season. Over at Chevrolet Performance, […]
Washington Man Pulls American Muscle from an Orchard
May 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
By Zach Doell of Bold Ride For most auto enthusiasts, pulling the tarp off an old unseen car is a rare delicacy, but for Dan Stafford, it’s a way of life. Stafford runs Dan’s Garage in Kennewick, Washington, which specializes in GM performance cars from the ‘40s all the way up to the ‘80s. He […]
Wet Sanding Tip
April 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Wet sanding your car’s paint finish isn’t as scary as it seems. Choose an open, outdoor area that will allow you to run water continuously for extended periods of time. Use 1000-2500 grit fine sandpaper (depending on the severity of the paint imperfections), garden hose or bucket, clean rags. The actual task of wet sanding […]
1st Generation Camaro: Doors and Trunk Weatherstripping Installation
February 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One inexpensive and simple way to tighten and seal up your Camaro is to replace the weatherstripping! These door and trunk weatherstrip pieces are correct to give you an exact fit on your car, attaching with the original style pins and screws. Parts Needed: WS-2: 68-69 Door weatherstrip w/molded ends WS-5: 67-81 Trunk weatherstrip 88-0273-3: […]
2002 Camaro – Last of the 4th Gens
February 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Last of the 4th Gens Owner: Dave Smith Orlando, FL Ever since my first car, a 1975 Camaro, I’ve always had a Camaro in my life. That is, until my four children came along and the Camaro was traded in for a Suburban! Fast forward 20 years and with the kids in college, I decided […]
’71 Camaro SS – Back To Life
January 27, 2014 by 2 Comments
Owner: Kevin McKeown Satellite Beach, FL I purchased this ’71 Camaro SS from Jim Rathmann Chevrolet in Melbourne, FL. At the time, I was working at the local Publix grocery store and living at home and I needed reliable transportation. I ordered the car in March with almost every option available, and then talked my […]
