69 Camaro - New member needs suspension advice

[mrr1999]

Thanks for the replies, guys. I wanted to keep the suspension budget under $3K, but what I say and do are 2 different things. On the same token, as the price tag goes up, so does the build time.

Concerning the drinking vs. mustang saying...Does it make it better to add that I do more than my share of drinking and also have a big block Chevelle?

[Vegas69]

Nice stable man.... I'll have to stop by and check them out one of these days whenit's not 110.

[mrr1999]

That would be great. Just let me know.

[Tinker]

When deciding how to build a car and what parts to put on it, you'll never be totally satisfied, but if you truly enjoy working on cars that's a good thing. I have owned my '69 bird for over 20 years and it has seen a lot of changes. I'm in the middle of a total suspension and chassis mod right now. If you have the money, do it right. If you don't, wait till you do, sounds like you won't be stuck on the curb with having all your other toys. I just was cleaning out the garage from all the old versions of the car and if I get half my money back it would be a miracle. as far as the rear of the car, I installed an air ride 4-link. Haven't driven it yet, but here was a pleasant surprise. I weighed all the parts taken off, and with the lift bars and leaf springs they weighed 100 lbs. That's going to be about 40 lbs min of UNSPRUNG weight removed. Not too many talk about that!

make a total plan that goes together, fits your budget and you like, then start your project buy different parts, and change your mind 100 times like the rest of us.

keep us posted

[Spiffav8]

Welcome aboard Mike. Let me know when you're ready to install all that stuff. More than happy to come over and lend a hand.

[awr68]

Welcome Mike! Take a look at Speed Tech if you haven't already. I drove their '69 Camaro test car last weekend and was quite impressed!

[dhutton]

If you are working with a budget give Mark at SC&C a call. He has several different packages over a wide price range. He's great to talk with and knows his stuff.

http://www.scandc.com

Don

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by mrr1999

Thanks for the replies, guys. I wanted to keep the suspension budget under $3K, but what I say and do are 2 different things. On the same token, as the price tag goes up, so does the build time.

Concerning the drinking vs. mustang saying...Does it make it better to add that I do more than my share of drinking and also have a big block Chevelle?

Nope -- that just won't get 'er done man!! LOL

Welcome aboard... there is so much kool stuff here it will alter (and not in a good way) your life! < Grin >

Not sure if it's Prodigy Customs or IronWorks that says this - Build it once and build it right -- or something along those lines. Do overs are the expensive way to build a car. Think about this - like I have done when remodeling or building a house - The stuff that stays the longest gets the money -- FLOORS (not carpet) - SINKS/FIXTURES - Counters and cabinets... I can add trim later - and change carpet colors - but I'm unlikely to pull the windows out to change them.

Now - think about your car project that way... you can change carbs - heads - tranny - seats - carpet (relatively easy) but the suspension/frame? That's a major piece... better get it right or live with it. Someone pointed out the Global West A arms etc -- and if I was on a budget - that's the way I'd go - I'm not saying that brand specifically - but that direction... get some more Castor - less flex - better look. You don't have to go with a whole new subframe just to make the Camaros drive better. Sub frame connectors would help (weld or bolt in)? Someone chime in here? Ditching the rollover on the rear leafs would help the backend... so maybe adding a panhard bar or something along those lines?


PS -- I gave up drinking 25 years ago - it didn't help. I have Fords and Chevys.

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by mrr1999

Thanks for the replies, guys. I wanted to keep the suspension budget under $3K, but what I say and do are 2 different things. On the same token, as the price tag goes up, so does the build time.

Concerning the drinking vs. mustang saying...Does it make it better to add that I do more than my share of drinking and also have a big block Chevelle?

My kind of man!
Drinking brews and a BB Chevelle!! Good luck with the suspension bud!

[mrr1999]

Thanks guys. I'm going to try to decide what suspension package in the next week or so and take the plunge. Any other input, let me know - I appreciate the help.