Kyle's 69 Camaro - Lateral-g Forums

Kwag · #1 09-26-2019, 08:30 AM

Hi All,

My name is Kyle and this project has been a long time in the making. I originally purchased my 1969 Camaro when I was 17 from a shop owner in PA. Fast forward through 14 years of dates with my now wife, most recently baby #1, car shows, one blown motor, rear end build, motor rebuild, and too long sitting as a paperweight it’s time to start and journal it’s build.

I’ll be using this to journal to update my progress as well as pick others brains on the details of building a great drivers car. The end goal is to have something to drive and enjoy. It doesn’t have to be beautiful, but I’d like it to start and preform all while having fun.

Things completed over the past couple weekends:
- Rear end, engine, interior and subframe removal
- Chassis saver painted on the floorboards

The picture below is a week after I brought it home! More to come...

Big thanks to those who have come before me and paved the road on projects like these. I’m grateful to have learned from your builds and appreciate your continued help with this one!

572Camaro · #2 09-26-2019, 08:58 AM

Welcome to lateral-G!

Kyle, looks like you have a great 69 Camaro to build.
I am excited to follow your progress so please keep us posted and fire away with questions.

**214Chevy** · #3 09-26-2019, 10:04 AM

Sweet start Kyle. What are some of the other plans for it.

**waynieZ** · #4 09-26-2019, 03:46 PM

Nice looking car.

**WSSix** · #5 09-26-2019, 09:02 PM

Welcome to the site! Best of luck on the project, Kyle.

**Spiffav8** · #6 09-27-2019, 03:20 PM

This should be fun to watch.

bkswede · #7 09-30-2019, 08:04 PM

Welcome, Kyle, and best of luck with the build! Looks like you’ve got a great car to start with - love the 69s!

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**CamaroAJ** · #8 10-02-2019, 01:50 PM

67pro-street · #9 10-18-2019, 08:13 PM

Welcome to the site Kyle! I've been working on a 69 Camaro as well, but let's just say it's been a long term project...someday it'll be done...someday. It looks like you've got a really nice starting point and you've owned the car for a while so you must know exactly what it needs. If you have any questions this is a great site with a wealth of knowledge. I can try to help out as much as possible, but I'm just a weekend warrior myself.

-Aman

Kwag · #10 06-18-2020, 04:21 PM

It's been a while.

I've got the car 99% of the way stripped and I'll be using chassis saver then monstaliner on the underside to stop rust and protect it in the future.

I've been using these scotch brite bristle discs that are insanely expensive but do a great job.

A couple questions for those who have been down this road...

1. I'm taking off the undercoating on the inner rear wheel well using a torch and scraper. This is a really nasty job. Anywhere else on the underside where I should look to remove this before coating with chassis saver and monstaliner?

2. I'm going to be running the mentioned paints up to the firewall but considered doing the firewall as well. Any input or thoughts from those who may have done this?

3. My front wheel wells are still on the car and in excellent condition. I'm thinking about removing them and coating them as well. Thoughts from those who may have done this?

4. Lastly I'm about to scuff and spray the 383. Any heads up on things I should double check are blocked off?

5. I have a 3.70 rear gear and I'd like to order a TKO600 kit. Any suggestions on best companies to order from. I have a quote from American Powertrain, are they reputable?

- What will drivability be like with a .64 overdrive?

Thank you for your help!

Thank you!