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After 10 years the 69 Camaro begins

After joining this forum in 2005, I was immediately hooked on pro-touring. I was still finishing my 67 Camaro project at the time....year 16 of my 19 year build. But knew I wanted to build a 69 next. It took me a while, but I eventually found a body in Nebraska in 2009. It appeared to be fairly solid...even though the seller had spray bombed everything with black primer. The quarters, roof and doors were beat up and full of mud.
So, the car just sat for 10 years while I collected parts. And now the body begins. We were very pleased to find no rocker, floor pan, or trunk pan rust. I guess the Arizona tags on the car were legit. I was lucky long ago to find a lot of NOS parts. Let’s see how they fit.

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Is that your house garage? I'm available to be adopted and in time feel I'd be comfortable calling you dad. :lol:

Thanks. Sure, you can move in.... but remember there is no shower in the outhouse. The shop is still a work in progress, but all the lose ends should be complete soon.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...4be4fc6b9e.jpg

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:wow::wow::wow:

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Wow! Just Beautiful!

Hey, do you have any pics or a link to the ‘67?

JD

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Originally Posted by Tempstop (Post 696423)

Thanks. Sure, you can move in.... but remember there is no shower in the outhouse. The shop is still a work in progress, but all the lose ends should be complete soon.

Dang, grounded right off the bat to the outhouse. That garage is amazing though.

JD....The 67 was a project I picked up in 1989 and immediately took it apart. The car is from Texas and the shell still has all its original Sheetmetal. The front Sheetmetal has been replaced. Back then, you just went to GM and bought new Sheetmetal. The engine is a 468 square port backed with a TKO 600. It does have a big roller hydraulic cam. 12 bolt rear with 3” Detroit Speed dropped leafs. Hotchkis stuff in the front.
I built the car long before the kool stuff was developed. Heck back then there was Hooker , Herman and Lemons headers. I hate the Hookers I have. Hang down way too low. But, I bought them over 25 years ago. The paint is even over 20 years old. Toward the end of the build.....I found Lateral g. That’s why you see the Hydratech and the c4 brakes. The front brake adapters were from the original Speedtech. The wheels are 18” Billet Specialties Stilettos. Enjoy. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...764a21d361.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...de5528d47a.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...4c246c37f6.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6eb3e156eb.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3a697a7787.jpg

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Wow, I guess you are to be envied.... I would live in that shop! Very nice cars too.

Sweet ‘67, A/C too (as is mine, but it’s a 350 RS/SS).
The engine bay looks like a fresh restoration too... very nice car!

Thanks for posting the pics, looking forward to following your ‘69 build.

JD

Wow what a sweet garage! The car looks amazing too. I have to watch this go together for sure. Subscribed.

looking good can't wait to see what is to come on the 69

Nicely done, Very nicely done!

Sweet it's looking good!

A little progress on the 69. The Quadra Link is installed. The work continues on sheet metal fit. The NOS door skins are fabulous....even thought they are just clamped on at this point. We have decided to slice the outer wheel house to add a bit more tire clearance. Enjoy.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1a2ac801c6.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...cca1b50a5e.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2612e9b2d1.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...bc7ac05a2c.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1a2ac801c6.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...30c1585974.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6ed23bb1d3.jpg

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I guess the time has came to see how much massaging the firewall will need for this LT4https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ddcb9d947c.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a06a54989c.jpg

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Let’s see if theses post a little better

I'm glad to see you're still chipping away at it though. You'll get there. Keep it up!

Glad to see you took off the roof skin. What brand headers? Top notch build!

Thanks for the compliment. I used Hooker Blackheart for the headers, exhaust, motor mounts and transmission crossmember. I was extremely impressed with the quality and figment. I believe all these conversion components were developed when Mark Stielow was building Gunner. This build has a lot of Stielow inspiration…..the gas tank design is one obvious example.

Looking forward to more updates.

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Ok guys, I need some help with a dash pad. My 69 did not have an original dash pad so I have no reference to compare. I guess the Classic Headquarters dash pad is supposed to be the best. How is it really? I’m very picky. I purchased a high dollar Classic Industries many years ago…..but it fits like crap. Any recommendations?

We have been working on the tunnel a bit. Moving to the instrument cluster next.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3fa49e6477.jpg
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I have a option to replace that terrible dash pad. Replacement is on its way.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...858fba9792.jpg
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That garage is stunning !!!

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That garage is stunning !!!

Hell yeah it is!

Such an awesome tool and the car is looking great

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Very nice pieces. Those are going to look killer.

Daniel

Those gauges and the bezel look fantastic! Great work. Keep it up.

We are moving forward on the front of the car. We still need to finish out the top of the dash insert.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6b94343803.jpg

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After 10 years the 69 Camaro begins

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Looks great!

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