Cost to get a PT 69 Camaro

[Weaver]

Originally Posted by DJW32

Weaver,

You can go mild or wild. What are your plans for the car? Do you want to do auto-x or open track days? Do you want a show car paint job or a job that will be okay? Is a shop going to do a majority of the work?

Not wild. Here is what I want. I want a nice suspension with modern day engine and interior and some horsepower. I won't be doing autocrossing. Mostly a street car that I can take to the drag strip and have some fun or just cruise around. I like the automatic transmissions. I don't need the best of the best, just an upgrade over the 69 model. Unless I find the color I want, at some point I will probably just have it repainted the color I want, but it doesn't have to be show paint. Was thinking a 69 Camaro with hideaway headlights, LS motor with perhaps a supercharger/turbocharger, auto transmission, mini tub running 300 series in the back, etc. I don't know a whole lot about the car, other than the engine and transmission. I am referring to the frame/subframe, suspension, etc. That is stuff I will have to research and see what would work best for me. The most horsepower I had was a 92 mustang notch with an s trim vortech blower with a stock motor. That was pushing 325. I am looking at double that. I like to go fast.

Matt

[ModernMuseum]

Don't pull the plug until you find exactly what you want. Then you can work on the price.

I bought my 69 firebird painted shell with a slew of extra parts in it for a heck of a deal. Had loads of DSE stuff, Vintage air, no engine and trans, paint was flawless black, mini tubbed rear end with leaves, Currie 9", lowered springs all around for $15k. The initial price was $24k on ebay. A month or two went by and several auctions later I got it for 15.

After an LS3/T56 transplant and many other upgrades (minus the 4-link, which will come later), I plan to have around $45k in it.

I know I got a steal, but IMO, some of these guys are charging way too much for shells. Keep shopping and you can find really good deals, like painted shells with most of the body work done in the $15k to $20k range.

[Weaver]

Originally Posted by ModernMuseum

Don't pull the plug until you find exactly what you want. Then you can work on the price.

I bought my 69 firebird painted shell with a slew of extra parts in it for a heck of a deal. Had loads of DSE stuff, Vintage air, no engine and trans, paint was flawless black, mini tubbed rear end with leaves, Currie 9", lowered springs all around for $15k. The initial price was $24k on ebay. A month or two went by and several auctions later I got it for 15.

After an LS3/T56 transplant and many other upgrades (minus the 4-link, which will come later), I plan to have around $45k in it.

I know I got a steal, but IMO, some of these guys are charging way too much for shells. Keep shopping and you can find really good deals, like painted shells with most of the body work done in the $15k to $20k range.

Thanks. I need to do my research on rear ends, suspensions, frames and interiors. I would like to run an LS3 with an automatic transmission. Maybe go with a supercharger to top it off. Not sure if that would be better or a turbocharger. Never had a turbo car before, but have had a supercharger. The whine was loud.

[Vegas69]

I think you have a good plan with the LS3 supercharged with an auto. That will make an outstanding street with occassional drag car. Find a clean car with the right color paint and you can always swap the drivetrain, wheels and suspension. If I had to do it all over again, that's what I'd do. I don't think you need to spend 75k. I bet you can have a damn nice car for 50-60kk if you buy right.

[Weaver]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

I think you have a good plan with the LS3 supercharged with an auto. That will make an outstanding street with occassional drag car. Find a clean car with the right color paint and you can always swap the drivetrain, wheels and suspension. If I had to do it all over again, that's what I'd do. I don't think you need to spend 75k. I bet you can have a damn nice car for 50-60kk if you buy right.

I would either go with silver or pewter, something modern. I like the intro v rod wheels, probably 18's on the front, 20's on the rear on 335's. I like fuel injection, so that is why I thought the lsx engine would be good with the auto transmission with the overdrive. I am thinking I could get what I want for around $60k. Sure would beat my current ride.

[som1969]

ive got a nice 69 pro touring camaro ill be selling soon. it has a EFi LS6 swap with a nice semi built 4l60e and 3200 stall converter- dyno'd 377 rwhp(bout 450 flywheel). front air ride set up with a Old Air Classics a/c & heat kit. 18x7 front and 20x10 rear INTRO Twisted Villa II rims . car is a Sunset Orange Metallic in color with standard black interior. its a Nice driver that will win at car shows. it does have some rock chips from being driven! no trailor queen here. take 43K as is or 45K with fresh paint. can email pics if interested. let me know.