This section is crawling lately...

[JoeliusZ28]

No one is talking in here! The economy making people not want to work on cars or what?

Well thats the case with me so i figured I would start planning a project that I have no intention of doing in the immediate future, but hopefully in a couple years. I'd like to rebuild/restore the front end on my car so i started a plan. Any feedback is welcome.... and no i havent added up the cost. afraid to and it really doesnt matter right now this is just for fun

I am looking for things i may have missed from anyone that might have experience doing this.

1995 Z28 Camaro Front End Restoration / Buildup

Purchase Parts:

• Sway Bar: 1LE Z28 Sway Bar
• Sway Bar Mounts: Poly
• K-member: Undetermined Tubular K-member
• Lower Control Arms: Undetermined Tubular
• Bushings: replace
• Ball Joints: replace
• Springs: 1LE Z28 Front Coil Springs
• Shocks: Koni Q1A Front Shocks
• Motor Mounts: New OEM (Stock) Replacement Motor Mounts
• Steering Shaft: LS1 Steering Shaft (my stocker didnt want to cooperate with the headers, id like a new one. the LS1 shaft seems more space-conscientious)
• Steering Rack: Not Sure about this but I think it might be leaking??? Seals??
• Tie Rod Ends: Replace.
• Radiator: To be determined, will likely replace
• Headers: LPP Stainless Steel Headers (hopefully), new gaskets
• Intake: Convert to an LS1 style open-element air filter
• Radiator Cover: Polished aluminum/chrome
• A/C: Rebuilt Compressor?
• Belt Tensioner: Replacement
• Engine Paint: for block - black or red
• Engine Bay Primer And Paint
• Battery Mount (broken): Replace
• Accessory Power Block Thing: Replace
• Replace broken ground stud
• Low Oil Sensor (broken): replace
• Low Coolant Sensor (broken): replace

Phases:

• Paint all new parts the proper color
• Remove Front Clip, lighting assemblies, and impact absorbers
• Drop Engine Out Bottom
• Remove as much s*** as possible (PCM, harness, wiring, etc)
• Prep and repaint front chasis & engine bay, POR15 where appropriate
• Prep and paint engine block
• Reinstall Engine
• Neatly Reorganize all wiring
• Reinstall lighting and bumpers
• Reinstall Front clip
• Re-alignt Front End

[Frazier]

I know why you haven't added up the cost...if/when you end up doing this, make sure you make a build thread

[JoeliusZ28]

oh defintely

[81DaytonaPaceCar]

Sounds like a good weekend project...lol...

[meissen]

While I knew that was sarcasm, weekend project is a vast understatement.

Good luck with it, and keep us updated.

[81DaytonaPaceCar]

While I knew that was sarcasm, weekend project is a vast understatement.

Yes indeed...lol...

And knowing Joel's exacting standards, it could be many, many weekends...

[TSTONE]

im thinking 2013 - and it has nothing to do with money

[JoeliusZ28]

hahahha. the list is still growing even!

to be fair if i did this i would be sure to have all the parts prepped and ready to go, thats the idea of "planning" it. It would still take a couple weekends though im sure

[IanWatson]

http://www.hotpart.com/shop/index.ph...duct_list&c=14

They sell some good parts for suspension. I know a lot of people who have bought from them. Prices aren't too shabby either. While you're at it, you could probably pick up a LS1 aluminum driveshaft. Helps with torque because there's less weight, and therefore the engine doesn't have to work as hard to get it spinning, and of course your ride will be much smoother. You could also throw the battery in the trunk and put up a dual CAI. With a dual CAI you could pop out the fog lights, cut holes where they're at, install a billet grille and make your car ram air. You'd have to build your CAI yourself which isn't too hard, you'd just have to have 2 filters and make them low towards the ground. Just a thought.

[JoeliusZ28]

http://www.hotpart.com/shop/index.ph...duct_list&c=14

They sell some good parts for suspension. I know a lot of people who have bought from them. Prices aren't too shabby either. While you're at it, you could probably pick up a LS1 aluminum driveshaft. Helps with torque because there's less weight, and therefore the engine doesn't have to work as hard to get it spinning, and of course your ride will be much smoother. You could also throw the battery in the trunk and put up a dual CAI. With a dual CAI you could pop out the fog lights, cut holes where they're at, install a billet grille and make your car ram air. You'd have to build your CAI yourself which isn't too hard, you'd just have to have 2 filters and make them low towards the ground. Just a thought.

1) thanks for the link. Im planning on doing relocation brackets over the winter... thats my "project" this year

2) Already have an aluminum DS

3) I plan on converting to an LS1 style open element intake in the future.

like this:

[IanWatson]

1) thanks for the link. Im planning on doing relocation brackets over the winter... thats my "project" this year

2) Already have an aluminum DS

3) I plan on converting to an LS1 style open element intake in the future.

like this:

Omg... hot damn. That may just be the sexiest engine bay I have EVER seen. I feel like the Dark Knight should be driving that.

[WMCCjames]

Omg... hot damn. That may just be the sexiest engine bay I have EVER seen. I feel like the Dark Knight should be driving that.

You should see the rest of the car.....it ain't too shabby either

[93formulalt1]

So. . . What are the matching plans for the rear of the car? lol Sounds like a great plan, can't wait to see it come to life!

[Derek]

You should see the rest of the car.....it ain't too shabby either

thats what I was thinking, that picture doesnt even do the engine bay justice either!

[JoeliusZ28]

yea that car is decent

theres a damn good reason im using it as my example/goal lol