Hello everyone, Tom here from CT. I picked up a '69 Camaro last year from a local seller after lusting for one since I was about 10 years old. After a failed attempt at restoration several years ago, I decided to just pic one up that didn't need any restoring and was ready for mods. My plans for the immediate future are to move forward with suspension and brake mods (I NEED the front end lower, as the stance is vomit-inducing to me), along with replacing my hideous wheels with something similar to the i-Forged Aeros on my Vette. I'd like to go with black/ polished lip to compliment my stripes. I'm also craving an extra gear, as the 3 speed doesn't mix well with highway driving and I like to frequently attend events that are 50+ miles away. So I'm thinking built 200R or 700R...
I am slowly digging deeper into the car, replacing wear & tear items and finding out more about what it is other than what the previous owner told me and I quote:
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"The engine is a 350 with AFR 195cc aluminum heads, a Comp Cam w/ .490 of lift, Hooker Super Comp Headers with ceramic coating, Power Master mini starter, double roller timing chain, Quickfuel Q jet, 750 mechanical secondary carb, MSD distributor and wires, MSD 6AL Box, Blaster coil, hardened push rods. All of the above was installed within the last 2 months. Motor has approximately 20,000 on lower end. The tranny is a TH350 with a shift kit and B&M hole shot 2400 stall. It was rebuilt 2800 Miles ago. Rear End is a 10 Bolt Chevy Auburn gear limited slip diff with strange street/strip axels with Richmond 355 gears, completely rebuilt 2800 miles ago. The body has new fenders, 2 inch cowl induction Hood, lower valance, header panel, inner fender wells, grill, head lights, tail lights all marker lights, hood hinges, front fender extensions, door handles, mirror, new quarter panel patches, front and rear bumpers, gas tank, side louvers, weather stripping kit, rockers, trunk, floors all in great shape. New American thunder 2.5 flow master exhaust with stainless tips, front suspension rebuilt, front body bushings replaced and all new calipers, rotors, pads, and trunk carpet. The paint is PEPPER GREY, the same exact color as Eleanor in Gone in 60 Seconds, with Black stripes. The interior is all new, with a custom gauge package, auto meter ultra light gauges with a Covan's classic dash insert, B&M pro ratchet shifter, and a Grant steering wheel. The car has MB WHEELS 16 inch rims with Yokahama tires. This Car has no heat or A/C, and the fire wall has been shaved for neater appearance."
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The car also came with about 20 grand in receipts, not including the tranny, block, paint, or labor.
So that's about it. I hope to learn as much as I can here and appreciate any input I can get. Constructive critism welcome.
(all I have is some crappy pics for now)
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