New member with a 69 Camaro BBC swap

[BBC69Camaro]

Originally Posted by dhondagod

Just stumbled across this. MAN! You just jumped right in didnt you?!

Work looks good so far! Youve got to be stoked!

Chris

Originally Posted by GHOSTDANCER

Coming along great

Thanks for the compliments.


dhonagod - Yeah originally I was just going to replace the engine, but one thing lead to another Then with the bigger engine, I wanted a better suspension and brakes, then since I had to buy new rims/tires to fit the brakes I might as well mini-tub since I only want to buy rims once...

You know

[redfire69]

Looks good, keep plenty of cutoff wheels handy!!

[BBC69Camaro]

Originally Posted by redfire69

Looks good, keep plenty of cutoff wheels handy!!

Yeah it is surprising how fast you go through them!

[deuce_454]

WOW... you went all in on that one... it will blow your mind how well the ATS/GW stuff handles.... what is the treatment on the rear suspension?? 3 link? g-bar?? leafs and a watts??

cant wait to see when you are done and more so what you think once youve driven it....

[BBC69Camaro]

Originally Posted by deuce_454

WOW... you went all in on that one... it will blow your mind how well the ATS/GW stuff handles....

Thanks, it should be pretty much night and day difference, and I'll need that with the BBC engine I'm thinking

Originally Posted by deuce_454

what is the treatment on the rear suspension?? 3 link? g-bar?? leafs and a watts??

G-bar with coil overs, moser 12 bolt rear end. After all I did to the front I had to make the rear match Plus a lot less cutting for the mini-tub (don't have to deal with the shock towers).

[waynieZ]

WOW awesome build I can't wait to see more. I realy like the gauges, they look good and nice job fitting them in. I just ordered a G bar for my car. I will keep checking for updates.
Wayne

[BBC69Camaro]

Quick update - Mini-tubbing is done, painted the bottom of the car and inner tubs with Lizard Skin (very happy with the results so far). Installed G-Bar, Moser 12 bolt rear end with True-trac (33 spline 1350 yoke) and QA1 double adjustable shocks with 225lbs/in springs.

Before:


After (lizard skin still kind of wet, it dried darker see next pic):


With suspension goodies:
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Next up install rear disc brakes from Touring Classics, brake and fuel lines (1/2 feed and return) from the RightStuff detailing, stainless baffled sumped notched tank from Rick's. After that motor goes in and I'll be redoing the entire car's electrical with a Classic update kit from AAW. Then Rims and tires (torn between VWW V45s and Wheel Vintiques Billet Rallyes - have to run a wheel adaptor in the front for those thou )

Have tons more pictures of the Mini-tub install and Rear suspension, just have to go through them (just busy).

[waynieZ]

Looks good The suspension and rear look good against the color of the Lizzard Skin.
Wayne