Raguemoe's 69 Camaro (N2Deep II)

[raguemoe]

Or maybe I should have named it project "I never learn". Anyways, after having my 1st project (72 C-10) go through several bad shops (chassis, paint etc...) I got it 90% done and sold it to the 1st guy that showed me the money! I also sold a 55 Bel Air that needed to be completely gone through.

So now that leaves me with only two projects (67 C-10 CST & 69 RS Camaro) both are complete & painted. All I will do (hopefully) is do some mild mods to them and enjoy the hell out of them!

I ordered a Speedtech setup from Driverzinc a few months ago and it's been at their shop for the last few weeks getting the suspension installed. And after he gets the measurements for the wheels I will be ordering a set of NewGens for it.

Project details:

Speedtech-
Chicane kit (Ridetech coilovers)
Tubular control Arms
Swaybar
Torque Arm Kit (Ridetech coilovers)

NewGen Descendant wheels (19x8 front 20x11 rear)

Wilwood Big Brake setup (future)
AFX spindles (future)

Change a few things in the interior (i.e. center console, steering wheel etc....) and engine compartment (fan, front drive setup etc....)

[raguemoe]

Wheels off my old 55 Bel Air

[coolwelder62]

NICE. I love Silver paint on a 69 camaro sheet metal.

[Rybar]

Nice starting point for sure, welcome aboard can't wait to see it with the new wheels

[CarterHickmanDesigns]

Hey I know you!!!! welcome over here.

Carter

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by raguemoe

Or maybe I should have named it project "I never learn"....All I will do (hopefully) is do some mild mods to them and enjoy the hell out of them!

That's how all of our projects start to spiral out of control. A little bit here, a little bit there and before you know it..... Hey, I know you too from the 67-72 chevy truck site. Welcome bro.

[raguemoe]

Hey, thanks everyone!

I went from "opened a can of worms" to "started a family" to "have to work my a** off to support that family" all during that truck build. It's also were I discovered that not everyone (in the industry) conducts themselves with integrity & honesty (from quality issues, time lines to charging more than was discussed). I don't mean to sound bitter, but seeing some of the professionals building cars on this forum proves there are still guys out there that do the right thing. They do stuff for their customers & the industry that takes it to another level and inspires the next guy!

Anyways, back to the current project. Long story short this is not even my car, I'm just holding onto it until my oldest (16yr old) gets it. She has gone to car shows since she was in diapers and her favorite car has always been a silver 69 RS Camaro & now one is in our garage!

I found the car on ebay & watched it for awhile. It was about 90% of what I wanted in a 69 so I made him an offer. It has a 383 with a 4sp trans, mostly original interior, detailed engine, mini tubbed, ART shockwaves up front & leafs in back. I plan on keeping the original interior (going back to stock console), keeping the exterior the same and changing the suspension, brakes,wheels and maybe the drivetrain.

I think the biggest decision on this car will be the wheels! I haven't decided whether I want to do a polished, brushed, powder coated center & if I want to go with a standard chrome lip, brushed or two-toned. I like the all black (matte center/black chrome outer with polished hardware), the setup Ironworks has on their 55 & 68 Camaro (titanium center/matte black outer) and Jon @Driverz has one in the showroom (gun metal center/brushed lip). What do you guys think?

And maybe we can get Jon to post some updates on the car since I haven't seen it for over a month now

[ScotI]

Originally Posted by raguemoe

Hey, thanks everyone!

I went from "opened a can of worms" to "started a family" to "have to work my a** off to support that family" all during that truck build. It's also were I discovered that not everyone (in the industry) conducts themselves with integrity & honesty (from quality issues, time lines to charging more than was discussed). I don't mean to sound bitter, but seeing some of the professionals building cars on this forum proves there are still guys out there that do the right thing. They do stuff for their customers & the industry that takes it to another level and inspires the next guy!

Anyways, back to the current project. Long story short this is not even my car, I'm just holding onto it until my oldest (16yr old) gets it. She has gone to car shows since she was in diapers and her favorite car has always been a silver 69 RS Camaro & now one is in our garage!

I found the car on ebay & watched it for awhile. It was about 90% of what I wanted in a 69 so I made him an offer. It has a 383 with a 4sp trans, mostly original interior, detailed engine, mini tubbed, ART shockwaves up front & leafs in back. I plan on keeping the original interior (going back to stock console), keeping the exterior the same and changing the suspension, brakes,wheels and maybe the drivetrain.

I think the biggest decision on this car will be the wheels! I haven't decided whether I want to do a polished, brushed, powder coated center & if I want to go with a standard chrome lip, brushed or two-toned. I like the all black (matte center/black chrome outer with polished hardware), the setup Ironworks has on their 55 & 68 Camaro (titanium center/matte black outer) and Jon @Driverz has one in the showroom (gun metal center/brushed lip). What do you guys think?

And maybe we can get Jon to post some updates on the car since I haven't seen it for over a month now

Uhmm.... The wheel choice be up to the owner, not the builder . What does she like....

[raguemoe]

Originally Posted by ScotI

Uhmm.... The wheel choice be up to the owner, not the builder . What does she like....

Well, it's mine until she has a house with a garage or I kick the bucket. All I know is she got mad when I pulled the Billet Specialties off the 55 & put them on the Camaro. She said they didn't fit the car! I just showed her some pics of some wheels & she likes either the gun metal or titanium center with chrome or brushed lip.

BTW-she's ok with her 1st car I purchased this year (64 VW vert). I wanted to buy her a new honda or something (no more projects), but she said she wanted an "Old School Bug". The 2nd pic is of my girls the day we went to look at the bug. Anyways, enough about my daughter. It's mine until I say so

[ScotI]

Originally Posted by raguemoe

Well, it's mine until she has a house with a garage or I kick the bucket. All I know is she got mad when I pulled the Billet Specialties off the 55 & put them on the Camaro. She said they didn't fit the car! I just showed her some pics of some wheels & she likes either the gun metal or titanium center with chrome or brushed lip.

BTW-she's ok with her 1st car I purchased this year (64 VW vert). I wanted to buy her a new honda or something (no more projects), but she said she wanted an "Old School Bug". The 2nd pic is of my girls the day we went to look at the bug. Anyways, enough about my daughter. It's mine until I say so

She has good taste in her vehicles. Congrats.