1970 L78 Camaro Progress

Seattle Sam · #1 02-21-2006, 06:23 AM

Finally got some time on the big block today, torqued the heads on, dropped in the lifters and pushrods, and installed the rockers -

I think I'm gonna have some traction problems.....

Seattle Sam · #2 02-21-2006, 06:27 AM

Once I button her up, she's off to the paint shop and then on to the dyno --

I can't decide if I like the CP valve covers?

Or the M/T's? Do the M/T's clear a power brake booster in a '70?

**MosportGreen66** · #3 02-21-2006, 06:57 AM

Nice progress....
You need some Cal Custom BBC valve covers or some M/T BBC valve covers polished, NOT painted...

**Stefano** · #4 02-21-2006, 07:04 AM

Gotta tell you Sam. With such a rare car, I like the stock look. JMO.

**COPO** · #5 02-21-2006, 02:14 PM

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Gotta tell you Sam. With such a rare car, I like the stock look. JMO.

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Ditto!

427TJ · #6 02-22-2006, 10:07 PM

I'll bet the M/Ts will clear the booster easily. Isn't there more room between the engine and the booster in a second-gen compartment?

nrjulin · #7 02-22-2006, 10:13 PM

When I bought my 70 L78 Camaro it had the Cal Customer covers and they cleared the booster. Pretty dirty when I got it but I have pulled the motor to rebuild back to original.

DarrenX33 · #8 02-22-2006, 10:25 PM

Very cool Sam. Keep posting those pictures.

**PeteLeathersac** · #9 02-22-2006, 11:45 PM

Looks great Sam! . A real L78....without a doubt I'd prefer the stock look too. . I know it's not, but with the angle of the pic showing the MT covers it almost looks L89....especially compared to the pic w/ the CP's. ~ Pete

canadian_ssl78 · #10 02-23-2006, 03:06 AM

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I think I'm gonna have some traction problems.....

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Oh!! I think so too.

Looks good but I'd have to go with a set of stock covers.

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