My 69 Camaro, Apollo 13

[DFRESH]

Originally Posted by WaterCooledNelds

Good to see more pics. Your car looks great of course Doug.

I'm interested in what condition your '69 was in when you started, and who did what as far as bodywork and paint, if you don't mind sharing that info.

Sure-- I purchased this car about 1.5 years ago off Ebay--came from Georgia. Seller described it as about a 6.5 out of a 10 for black paint. He was right I would say. I've stretched it to maybe a 7.5 with a cut and buff and some panel alignment. Gaps aren't very good on the car overall. I was really hoping for driver quality with this purchase, as paint/ body and interior are the things I am not able to do on my own. The rest of the car needed attention as it was completely stock for the most part--someone had replaced both quarters and the trunk pan.

Things like wiring, squeeks and rattles, the annoying stuff I fixed in the first year. I then added the seats, 4th gen console, steering wheel, addressed the suspension front and rear (rear will get converted this next year) and then moved onto tires and wheels. It was really important to me to get a car with driver quality paint and body as I knew I would really want to drive it quite a bit and not be afraid of the occasional chip in the paint that seems impossible to avoid with a black car. It also came with the vintage AC, which, believe it or not, was a selling point for me. I believe I paid 22 k for the car and feel pretty good overall about it. If I could learn one thing more, it would be paint and body, as it is hard for me to justify spending 20k on a paint job--although, I know I would if circumstances were right. I attached some pics of it from the ebay add.

[fleet]

Originally Posted by DFRESH

Sure-- I purchased this car about 1.5 years ago off Ebay--came from Georgia. Seller described it as about a 6.5 out of a 10 for black paint. He was right I would say. I've stretched it to maybe a 7.5 with a cut and buff and some panel alignment. Gaps aren't very good on the car overall. I was really hoping for driver quality with this purchase, as paint/ body and interior are the things I am not able to do on my own. The rest of the car needed attention as it was completely stock for the most part--someone had replaced both quarters and the trunk pan.

Things like wiring, squeeks and rattles, the annoying stuff I fixed in the first year. I then added the seats, 4th gen console, steering wheel, addressed the suspension front and rear (rear will get converted this next year) and then moved onto tires and wheels. It was really important to me to get a car with driver quality paint and body as I knew I would really want to drive it quite a bit and not be afraid of the occasional chip in the paint that seems impossible to avoid with a black car. It also came with the vintage AC, which, believe it or not, was a selling point for me. I believe I paid 22 k for the car and feel pretty good overall about it. If I could learn one thing more, it would be paint and body, as it is hard for me to justify spending 20k on a paint job--although, I know I would if circumstances were right. I attached some pics of it from the ebay add.

Thanks for the insights into your buy and build process Doug.

The a/c can be a real big selling point, especially since your family comes along for the ride.

Purchase price seems very fair IMO and its nice to read about an ebay story that worked out too.

[JayR]

That car looks killer, Doug! Great job on the stance and of course the wheels!

Thanks for running Rushforths. It really looks great and hats off to you for taking it out and lapping the auto-x with it! More addictive than crack, isn't it?!

[chr2002ca]

Hey Doug!

Glad to see you post some pics of your ride here. I watched Doug perform at the Autocross and he can drive the hell out of his car. His car performs as great as it looks, and many of the spectators that were sitting next to me were mentioning the same thing. He won both a 'build' award and 1st place at the Autocross, so I think that validates the 'show plus go'.

I agree with your words about Barry White. When I first saw his show 'Wrecks-to-Riches' on TV, I didn't have a very high opinion of him. However, when I met him in person in Del Mar, he was exceptionally friendly, complimentary, and down-to-earth. So I think his TV shows weren't a very accurate depiction of him.

I really do appreciate you inviting me to hang out with you and meet your friends. If you haven't met Doug in person, he's one of the friendliest and funniest guys you'll ever meet. He's done a great job with his car and I think he's got serious potential as a road-racer.

I look forward to catching up with you and your crew again real soon Doug!

-Chris

[nvr2fst]

Great looking 69 Doug. Wicked stance and IMO the wheel well moldings add that certain personal touch you were trying to achieve. Nothing like putting something together, staring at it, taking it off and the putting it back on.
Nice ride,
Dave

[DFRESH]

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Kids stole the show once I got up there--it was something else--

I really like the idea of the show and an auto x event--I think the GG have this figured out.

Doug

[waynieZ]

The car looks great, you must have done a real nice cut and buff!! Awesome stance.

[dlouie87]

I was just wondering how deep is that lip on the 20x9?

[DFRESH]

Just measured it---3.75 with my backspacing

[DaleLee]

Love the stance and wheel package