1969 Camaro Streetfighter - Golden Coffin

[mexMan]

Originally Posted by rogue

I have about 300 photos detailing the various stages of the build/transformation, but because I never really dropped off the car for a full resto at a shop, its kind of a frankenstein of a build right now.

I pan on eventually having it cosmetically restored and gone through, but not until I'm done having fun chipping the pain around the road courses.

Any particular photos you're interested in seeing?

The suspension was so poorly thought out and not sorted out. I was not a well educated buyer unfortunately. I didn't over pay either so no biggie.

The day I bought the car.


A few months after driving the car around,

The previous owner built it with his son, and it was primarily used to cruise to cruise nights only. It had a race theme going on, but lacked the performance aspects to match the looks (at least in my mind).

It looks awesome, really does, I think you should keep it that way, your car is the most awesome thing I've ever seen... I want to meet you and the beast. Hard one huh?

The pics I would love to see are the chassis/suspension and engine building stages. I WANT THE GOLDEN COFFIN!

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by rogue

Yes and no. I am in pain management over at USC center for pancreatic diseases. I suffer from chronic pain daily. My ability to work/drive my cars has been impacted greatly. Some days I manage to get out and enjoy them, but for now, the cars are the only things keeping my mind sane. This condition is likely for life, so I'm working on finding a happy medium between the pain, and living my life.

I will say one thing though, I don't feel any pain when I'm focused at the race track. I am far too busy trying to not kill myself and keep the car on the track. I have to take myself off my pain meds the day before any track day, so track days take some real dedication and suffering to even attend and go to. Its worth it, and I'm putting all my heart into it. I got a dog, and thats helping quite a bit as well. Funny little critters are great companions.

Hes already been up to 145mph in a chance encounter with a Ferrari F430. I was absolutely SHOCKED to find that I was still pulling away from it when I shifted into 5th. I expected the Ferrrari to blow by me, and it was the first and only chance I've had to use 5th under full throttle. Big block torque sure does come in handy. The ferrari owner was shocked and pulled up next to me and gave me a huge thumbs up and a grin and then shook his head. He was baffled. His wife was laughing her head off. He messed with the wrong camaro.

The dog didnt even flinch at high speed, he was in his crate and belted in

Sorry about your hardship Rogue. Keep on racing and doing what you're doing.
And you are right about dogs. They are GREAT companions!!! Your car looks great, by the way. Good luck bud.

[rogue]

Oil pan came in. Good thing I'm not married. Its on my kitchen counter






This made my smile...

[70rs]

VERY COOL!!! the pan AND the card.


I see you have the new issue of CP, mine has not shown up yet. When did it arrive in the mail?

[DFRESH]

Dane, thanks for the info on your health. Was concerend when you mentioned "health" last time and then didn't see any posts from you for awhile. Glad you are back in action, as best you can be, and hope to see you soon for some track action. If that's the best medicine for you, then I will do my best to contribute--lol.

Just got new brakes for mine--front only---will put them in along with the ATS spindles over Christmas break--have about two weeks off.

Congards on your new edition. Will be praying for your condition to begin improving and hope to see you at Buttonwillow soon.

Doug

[Steve1968LS2]

Nice pan.. and I LOVE your choice of reading material..

[Flash68]

How come Dick Guldstrand has the penmanship of a teenage girl?

[rogue]

Originally Posted by Flash68

How come Dick Guldstrand has the penmanship of a teenage girl?

Dicktation fine sir!

[nicks67ca]

I love they way you car is done. Keep upgrading and keep it on the road. I have a fondness for the gold color. You will LOVE your Frenchie. I have owned one for 3 years now and they are great dogs.

My little guy


I like the gold this is my ride it used to be all gold like yours


Good luck with your pain management.

Nick

[rlplive]

Originally Posted by rogue

Thanks man. Hes a 4 month old French Bulldog. Animals really do help heal.



Here he is, driving the continental.



Pretty sure hes the only bulldog in the world to have done 145mph

Whats his name? Andretti? Good lookin pup. I have a Boxer named Trigger after Smokey and the Bandit.