Beast Mode '69 Camaro
 

I've read through a lot of really cool builds on this site and I have learned a lot from everyone on here. I figured I would start my own build thread. I'm calling this car "Beast Mode". I edited this from the original posting because a few guys said I was being a bit modest about the build. My intention is to build the best car my salary will allow me to build. The car will be built by my dad and I out of my dad's garage. Here is the car when we started. I bought it from a guy in Georgia in 2011, a decently solid starting point.

Here is the foundation of the car. A Schwartz Performance G Machine Chassis.

*Moser Full Floating 9”
*Baer 6P’s and 14” Rotors Front and Rear
*Aluminum Third Member w/Wavetrac Differential
*Ridetech Triple Adjustables

Shout out to Dale @ Schwartz Performance

Wheels and Tires.

*Forgeline GA3R Wheels
Triple Gloss Black, Hidden Hardware Option.

*BF Goodrich G-Force Rivals

I purchased some parts from ANVIL AUTO INC.

½ Carbon Fiber ½ Fiberglass
Hood, Cowl, Header, Fenders, Lower Front Valance and Trunk Lid

Wow, nice parts list there. You were modest in your very first post as if this was gonna be just a simple, low key, run of the mill type of build. After seeing the chassis and all of the carbon fiber, this car is gonna be one bad 69.

Here is the body being test fit on the chassis. We ended up cutting the floor and lowering the body over the chassis just a little bit in order to get the stance a little lower.

I picked up the doors from Auto Metal Direct and they seem to be pretty good quality.

Here is the car in rough mock up. The ride height is what it will be.
I ordered a grille from Yearone but haven't gotten it at this time...

Very nice, will be watching along on this one.

Awesome... you are off to a great start. So want are you thinking of for color, power plant and tranny?

Cant wait to see things continue to come together.

Wow Casey, you ain't playin. :D

The name is certainly fitting. Looks good!

Wow -- looks great!

Cool project!! So what are the rest of the details??

Ruff mock up looks great! Subscribed!

Thanks, I'm hoping so...

Hey Thanks, Big fan of AUS. I wish I could get my hands on a V8 Supercar Drivetrain.

Paint color has been an incredibly hard choice so I'm still undecided. Engine and Trans I am still debating.

Thanks Skip!

Thanks man! Love your Chevelle project.

Hey, Thanks!

Some of the other parts that I have already acquired or have on order are...

Ring Brothers:
Billet Air Frame Hood Hinges (Black Anodized)
Billet Door Strikers
Billet Door Jam Vents
Headlight Trim Rings

Standard '69 Grille in Black from YearOne
Auto Rad Radiator with an Aluminum Core Support, Dual Electric Fans and Shroud
Aeromotive 20 Gallon A1000 Fuel Cell.

Great build. The name fits!

Nice build you've got going Casey! I expected a bit more frugal build from the intro. Black looks nice.

looking good man. :walkingdog:

Outstanding.

Nice parts list coming together there, and a nice looking garage in the back ground as well. :thumbsup:

Very cool start to an Awesome project.Would love to see some photo's of how the rear frame section fit up under the car.:thumbsup:

Very Nice
 

Hey Casey, those are some impressive parts you have,:G-Dub:
Looking great keep the picks coming:thumbsup:
:thankyou:
Keith

Holy hell, that thing looks mean!

Great project! I love these builds.

You must be saving some cash staying with dad!

The rough mockup looks sick. Please tell me the powerplant will be something with forced induction and a carb.....

WOW. Awesome parts. Love the wheels.
I like the hidden fasteners best as well.

Can you post some pics as how the Shwartz chassis integrates to, or around the factory rear frame rails?

I looked all over their site, but cant find any.

Thanks!!

Hey Thanks Wayne

Thanks!
Thanks!

Thanks!
Haha, thanks dude!

Thanks, that's my dad's garage

Thanks man!

:thankyou:

Thanks!

Yes I'm putting all I can into it. Sorry to dissapoint you but it will be NA and injected, just not sure from who or which generation. All aluminum though for certain.

Haha awesome!

Thanks! Here is a photo of the floor cut up. We have way more cutting yet to do. I bought a Miller Plasma Cutter recently and it was well worth the money. The car won't have a back seat so we will have to come up with something for that area.

Typically with this chassis the body fits over it with very minimal cutting, but I wanted to take it a little further even though it would have been great the way it was intended. Normally only a few inches of the rear footbox area has to be sliced for the rail to come through the floor, similar to how you Detroit Speed guys cut out the floor.

We will end up getting rid of the original frame rails because they are really not necessary with the full frame. I just ordered Detroit Speed Deep Tubs which will be installed with some additional new metal work.

Hey Thanks, I figured it wouldn't be nearly as much of a pain as having to clean around each bolt head. Although I feel sort of bad about spending the money for titanium bolts that will never be seen.

As you can see from the photo and the description I went a little overboard, but if I had left the floor the way it was the chassis fit very well between the original frame rails.

If you are considering buying one I would strongly encourage you. The Schwartz's are great people. Get in contact with [email protected], he will get you any information you need.

Thanks for the pics.
That answered all my questions.

You have some very nice parts coming together on this build. I can't wait to see the finished product

Looks bad ass! Nice build!

The rough mock up looks killer! The chassis is trick looking and the all black wheels are cool!

Sah-weet!! :flashie:

Casey,
Looks like your going to have one sweet car that will be a beast! Billy is great to deal with! Going keep a eye on this.

Hey Thanks, I can't wait either.
Thanks man
Thanks, yeah I like the menacing look.
:hello:
Hey Thanks, yeah he is great to deal with. I just bought some more parts from him recently.

We recently took the car back apart after doing a rough mock up with the Carbon parts. It's now on the jig so that we have a perfectly square starting point for doing metal work. Quite a bit of metal has been cut out of the car with more yet to go...

nice jig, that thing aint going no where. How do you gett the body off? Forklift?