She will rise from the ashes in 2010

2010 looks to be the year my Camaro will once again see the road. Hard to believe it has been nearly a decade since I pulled her off the road. The plan was to have a 12 point roll cage installed, rebuild the engine, and be good to go in a few years...tops! Well, a few years quickly turn into nearly 10. A new garage, destined for my Camaro, soon becomes a parking spot for my fiancee (soon to be wife). In other words, the realities of life took over, and the Camaro became a much lower priority.

Now, with my fiancee with a full time teaching position, and myself just getting my 2 year anniversary raise, we are setting much better off. At the end of each month, I will now have extra money, money in which I can begin to purchase the parts I need. Yesterday, I ordered up a new set of tail lights. I cracked my old set when removing the battery kill switch. I went with the RS tail lights this time, as I've always liked the look of them.

I have assembled a complete list of "gotta have its" to get the Camaro back on the road. In order to fast track the reassembly, I have had to put a few things on hold, such as a beefier rearend able to handle all the new found power. I'll hold off on a sticky set of tires, and other than a few tire smoke shows, I should be able to milk another year outta my 12 bolt. The steering will be upgraded with an AGR box, and the brakes with an undetermined kit that will increase the stopping power. Aside from a front windshield, most all other parts needed are engine related. A good number of the engine parts I will hold off on until getting the engine to my machine shop, likely early next spring. If all goes as planned, a June-July appearance should be obtainable. I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed, by this time around, it's more than just a pipe dream.

Expect a greater number of posts in the coming months. Many will simply be updates on what parts I've ordered. By spring, expect more pictures and actual progress on putting the car back together. I have yet to decide whether I will assemble the car down at my parents house, as it currently resides at my grandma's next door to them. Or, the other option is trailering the car back up here and assembling it here. There are options with both locations, and I'm sure it'll end up being a partial assembly at one location, and the finishing touches at the other. Stay tuned!