My New '68 Camaro Z/28 Butternut Yellow

[69Z28-RS]

Nice video work...   numbers more legible than if I've been leaning over the car itself..     and I think I could even see broach marks on your engine deck..   

[BULLITT65]

That video is scary accurate with very clear images. I would be scared to post a video like that, just because of the copy-cat fraud guys that could see it, and then make me wonder about a guy who would go through the trouble to copy my car.

A better name for your video might be " how to make a 68 Z/28"

Not criticizing your intentions of showing/documenting a great original Z/28,
its just the day and age we live in, stuff like this could be misconstrued to be used for the wrong purpose. Just my 2 cents

[dannystarr]

Thanx, it took a while to get all 5 flashlights in place. And yes, you CAN see nearly all the broaching I was surprised when I played it back. I wish I Could have had the car in the air, and do the transmission and rear axle assembly still with the one take. I still have time, as the original heater code is out for rebuild. And it won't be back for another week. Then I get to put it all back together.. 
Heater motor dated 5/68. I will get pictures up when I can. I didn't know the heater motor was dated. I was debating on sending out the motor for rebuild. But I mounted it in my vice and jumped it with a battery and let it run for 15 minutes. It was very smooth and didn't even get warm. It sat for 26 years so I think it's gonna be ok to reinstall. The squirrel cage was plastic. Probably metal in '67?.. D

[dannystarr]

Whoops Bullitt, we were typing at the same time.
 I see what you are saying. I was excited and proud of how well it turned out. I guess I will take my chances. All the info is on this website already. And the old ad is even still up online. I guess if someone tries to duplicate the car, WE will be the first to catch them  ... D

[dannystarr]

Car getting loaded for MCACN. Not real exciting but fun for me.. Didn't have time to finish some projects on her, but it's to late now... Danny

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haIJQOEgXwQ
 

[TRLAND]

Sounds nice.  I'm going to the show on Saturday.  I'll come by and see the car and try to meet you if you're around.

[Mike S]

   I'll bet you were somewhat uncomfortable when they were taking your baby. I sure would!
I assume that was you in the video?  I often wonder what us CRG folks look like.
Good luck and have fun at the event.

Mike

[NoYenko]

Danny, Great video I cant get photos to come out as clear as your video, nice job. Look forward to meet up with you and your car on Friday or Saturday. George

[dannystarr]

Nothing against the girl. But when she got inside and was getting ready to drive it up that ramp, into that narrow space.. I was nervous for sure. I pictured her foot slipping off the clutch and sending it crashing down. She said she has done many. But I asked if I could do it, and they said yes. It is on a hefty incline at the end there so the door could open to get out. I didn't go far enough the first time for the door to open, and had to slip the clutch out a touch then quickly gas it up the ramp another 6 inches... SCARY!! And yes that was me walking around making the video.

 So see ya there George... Gonna be fun meeting everyone... Danny

[cook_dw]

I often wonder what us CRG folks look like.


Mike

Maybe someone should start a thread...  "Faces of CRG.."    

[dannystarr]

Hey Guys.. It has been ALOT of fun and ALOT of work at the same time. I am still here at the Double Tree lobby using there computer... We scheduled an extra day here to come down from it all. I was up at 7am on Sat. morning and asleep at Midnight. SO much to see. I didn't get any pictures cause there was hundreds of cars to see. I did however take some video from 8;15 am to 9am Sunday morning before the public was allowed entrance. I was just in awe of all the Super birds, Daytona's, hemi's, yenko's, Crazy!   
Steve and the other judges from the Vintage Cert were awesome, fair and proffesional to say the least. My car was in the air Friday night from around 9pm to midnight. Then finished later in the day on Sat.   Underside, Interior, Trunk, Engine Compartment, Exterior.. I made it to 85% on all sections. Only the exterior section was right on 85%, all others were in the upper 80's and 90's. Therefor I made " Vintage Legend " Status!! YAY!!    So that was pretty much the points I could get. I think Skip and some other cars received the " Time Capsule ".. My paint kept me from trying to reach that point. And that wasn't my goal anyway with this car. Just wanted to see if I could get in the top 2 or 3 cat's.
 Total Raw Score        = 2754.0
 Total Potential Score = 2980.4
 Overall Car Score      = 92.4% !!
 
 I could maybe in the future post all my scores for each category, but don't hold your breath. I think having original brakes, exhaust, then overall condition of the underside.. the interior scored in the High 90's, and the trunk scored very high, along with original wheels put it over the edge. If one or two of those were incorrect, that would have dropped me down a category for sure.
 Steve and his guys know their stuff for sure. Steve was right when he said this is not a popularity/beauty contest. I am very satisfied with the results and proffesionalism and have NO complaints. It was an honor to be judged at this show. The car brought alot of people to it all weekend long.
 Will post video links and other info in a few days. Flying home Tues. Afternoon to regroup and get back to work, and wait for the car arrival... Danny



 

[x77-69z28]

Congrats Danny! I'm proud of you. That was a lot of hard work and attention to detail!
Buddy

[1968RSZ28]

Congratulations Danny! 

Paul

[TRLAND]

Nice job Danny!  It was great to meet you and see the car we've been hearing about for all this time.  For all you guys who haven't met Danny, I can assure you he's as nice a guy in person as on these forums.  His passion for this hobby is infectious.  Well deserved recognition for keeping this car intact.

[BillOhio]

Thats great Danny. Was great meeting everyone. Wish I had known George was there.