When does a 69 Camaro cease to be a 69 camaro?? - Lateral-g Forums

tyoneal · #1 12-06-2009, 12:34 AM

To Everyone:

In you all's opinion, how much can you change the body of a 69 Camaro, before it makes the lovers of such cars wince when they see it?

I know that the exterior is important for the optima challenge. It basically must look like what it is, or word there about.

I am having a hard times finding the, "line", on this.

Any thoughts?

"I leaning on the outer shape from a profile from the side, and from each end. Once someone who knows what to look for has a problem quickly deciding, then the line is crossed".

I look forward to hearing from everyone on this. Please be specific.

Thanks and take care,

Ty O'Neal

rogue · #2 12-06-2009, 12:37 AM

When an LSX powerplant is put in

Mr.VENGEANCE · #3 12-06-2009, 01:26 AM

when Baldwin Motion gets a hold of it.....

**WSSix** · #4 12-06-2009, 05:58 AM

I'd have to say when you seriously change the body lines. I'm thinking fiberglass prostreet or funny car type bodies. Or many of the cafe racers from the 70s/80s. At those points, I believe it's more correct to say it started life as a 69 or mimics a 69. Subtle changes and refinements don't change it.

Bakaruda · #5 12-06-2009, 07:08 AM

I would say our cars(no matter what name is on them) are more like the new age streetrods. When people who are not car guys ask me what my car is. I say this, It was a 69 Barracuda. Now it is a streetrod. The only thing 69 on my car is the body.

**DFRESH** · #6 12-06-2009, 08:59 AM

I would say when the 80's snorkel hood scoop makes its appearance.

69x22 · #7 12-06-2010, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogue

When an LSX powerplant is put in

When it doesn't have a rear spoiler!
LOL!

XLexusTech · #8 12-06-2010, 04:22 AM

When it gets to the point where someone has to as themselves "What is it" that's a good hint>

I read the announcemet by the OP and saw his rendering... IMHO his "She Devil" is a hybrid and no longer anything but, a uniquie creation of its own.

Therfore by my measure its no longer a 69 camaro... its a she devil.

Jim Nilsen · #9 12-06-2010, 04:09 PM

When the VIN tag is no longer accepted as the way to title it and the inspection station says it doesn't look like a Camaro would be the point at which it will be a problem and then and only then should it be one.

My car is no Camaro for the most part but it looks like one because it is one!

At least everyone say's it is.

chr2002ca · #10 12-06-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyoneal

When does a 69 Camaro cease to be a 69 camaro??

When you use a body manufactured in China.