1970 Camaro Rust Repair and Engine Teardown

1970 Camaro Rust Repair and Engine Teardown

Learn how to fix old sheetmetal repairs and rust spots as Rick and Tommy work on the 1970 Camaro.

Season 6, Episode 5

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'70 Monte Carlo Part 3

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MuscleCar demonstrates how to get rid of a gnarly old Vinyl Top on the Giveaway Monte Carlo G-Machine, then after some body work Kevin from Trucks lends a hand with the paint.

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Season 8, Episode 21

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The MuscleCar guys continue modifying the '69 Olds Cutlass Restomod Project by creating a custom mounting system for the radiator. Then they plug in header and exhaust to the LSX power plant, and see how to modify a thermostat to make it work more efficiently.

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Season 8, Episode 17

Oldsmobile Fenderpalooza

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Season 8, Episode 16

COPO to Go!

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Season 8, Episode 15

Build By Request Part 2

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Tommy and Mank do another round of e-mail request fixes for you, including addressing stuck bolts, how radiator shops do their thing, fixing a busted cast-on bell housing, and check out a car show full of classic tv and movie cars.

Season 8, Episode 14

More '70 Chevy Camaro RS "Limelight" Episodes

Project Limelight Debut

Project Limelight Debut

A new project is started: transforming a 1970 Camaro RS into a stock-style RS/SS 396.

Season 6, Episode 4

1970 Camaro Rust Repair and Engine Teardown

1970 Camaro Rust Repair and Engine Teardown

Learn how to fix old sheetmetal repairs and rust spots as Rick and Tommy work on the 1970 Camaro.

Season 6, Episode 5

Project Limelight Suspension, Brakes and Rear End

Project Limelight Suspension, Brakes and Rear End

The front subframe on our 1970 Camaro is torn apart and rebuilt with upgraded stock parts including a stouter sway bar. The undercarriage is given a makeover, and the rear end is swapped out for a 12-bolt unit complete with heavy duty springs. Flashback features a 1970 Camaro RS/Z28.

Season 6, Episode 7

Project Limelight Engine and Transmission

Project Limelight Engine and Transmission

Learn about block sleeving, engine assembly, and converting a car from an auto to a manual.

Season 6, Episode 8

Project Limelight Paint, Stripes and Wheels Refurb

Project Limelight Paint, Stripes and Wheels Refurb

Project Limelight turns green, how to paint stripes over clear, and how to refurbish stock wheels.

Season 6, Episode 9

Project Limelight Engine Accesories & Fiberglass Hood Paint

Project Limelight Engine Accesories & Fiberglass Hood Paint

Learn how to install wiring and interior parts, including a bow-style headliner and new seat covers.

Season 6, Episode 10

Project Limelight Engine Accessories & Hood Paint

Project Limelight Engine Accessories & Hood Paint

Limelight gets some engine accessories. Learn how to paint and install a fiberglass hood.

Season 6, Episode 11

Project Limelight Payoff

Project Limelight Payoff

Project Limelight gets some finishing touches and the big block fires up.

Season 6, Episode 12

Project Limelight Goes for a Drive/GoodGuy's

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Limelight hits the street at the Good Guys car show, and Rick does some paint tech on MuscleCar.

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'73 Buick Century "Blue Collar Buick"

'67 Pontiac LeMans

'67 Pontiac LeMans

Project Blue Hair

Project Blue Hair

'70 Chevy Nova "Old Blue Hair"

'70 Chevy Nova "Old Blue Hair"

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Parts Used In This Episode

Weld-Through Cold Galvanized Primer

Balancer Puller Kit

Starter Plus Stud Welder

Strip Masters of Nashville

Plastic Media Blasting

Hood Cowl Vent

LH/RH Fender Patch Panel Pair

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