1969 Camaro Restomod Project Thread - Page 4 - Lateral-g Forums

**waynieZ** · #31 03-01-2011, 09:42 AM

That should make it easier to see. Nice job installing them.

**will69camaro** · #32 03-01-2011, 05:51 PM

I'll put up some teasers before getting into any details.

That's all for now. I can get into specifics later on areas of concern. Obviously you can tell (and as I suspected) quarter panels are "rough." Few surprises like small rust bubbles (common areas just didn't see it) in the roof cap on windshield channel, and down by the vin on the sealing surface of the front window. Both areas are very small but still should be address and patched at the very least. Bottoms of the front fenders need some patch work and the doors need some patch work. Trunk lid will need to be replaced.

William

black2002ls · #33 03-01-2011, 10:02 PM

It could definitely be worse!! You drove this while attending A&M right?

**will69camaro** · #34 03-01-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by black2002ls

It could definitely be worse!! You drove this while attending A&M right?

Only for a short while. Then I took it home and parked it at my parents house. Didn't want it living uncovered outside.

William

**will69camaro** · #35 03-04-2011, 06:17 PM

Got a call around 10am saying the body of the car has been primed. They were working on fenders and small pieces. No call to pick it up yet so I'll plan on picking it up Monday. That's ok as I have some more work to do in the garage getting it ready for the car/project.

Here are a few detailed shots to hold you guys over until I get the primed pictures.
Tail Panel:
Showing most the bondo on panel.

Small tear behind bumper and line of rust.

Showing the bondo on the lower valence.

Passenger Quarter Panel:
Worst panel on the car.

Top of the wheel well rust (could see this through paint).

Split quarter just in front of the rear wheel.

Window channel on passenger quarter.

Rust in the trunk area on passenger side.

Driver Quarter Panel:
Bondo in weird places.

Small amount of rust above the wheel well. Not as bad as the other side.

Small amount of rust in front of rear wheel.

Rust in the seam between the quarter panel and the panel above the trunk below the rear windshield.

More to come!

**will69camaro** · #36 03-04-2011, 06:18 PM

Passenger Side Door:
Very little rust in this panel.

Looking at the bottom right of the panel above, you can see this small spot of rust.

Driver Side Door:
Little more rust but not terrible. Will be patched.

Previously filled side mirror hole. Will be punched out and mirror installed.

Rust in bottom front corner (similar place as other side).

Leading edge of the door hit the fender (misaligned). Will be fixed.

Passenger Front Fender:
Looks pretty good, had a dent pulled out in the past, will be patched.

Closeup of the bondo repair work on lower side behind wheel.

Driver Front Fender:
Little rust but again it will be patched.

Closeup of the rust on the lower section behind the wheel.

Dash:
Cant find the pic but it has a nickel size rust spot on the dash sealing area for the front windshield below the vin. It will get patched.

Roof:
Pretty good shape, little rust in the window channel and some surface rust/dents. Will be patched where necessary.

Front window channel (approx 1ft from passenger a-pillar).

Closeup of the same spot showing a small spot of rust.

**will69camaro** · #37 03-04-2011, 06:19 PM

Floors and rocker panels:
Overall very good shape. Small patches in rear floor near the drains to fix pin hole rust (not bad)
Passenger side rear floor drain.

Driver side rear floor drain.

Driver side rocker panel. SOLID.

Passenger side rocker panel. SOLID.

Hole in trunk pan for previously modified tank (patching and going different route).

No pics after blasting but shifter hole(s) will be patched with an auto tunnel panel and will cut a single hole for T56.

Trunk lid:
This will be replaced. LOTS of bondo on it.

Header panel:
Looks good, no dents, rust, etc.

Front Valence:
No rust, but a few small dents that will need to be fixed.

Vent panel:
No pics (can be seen in some of the above), but all is good. No real rust or dents.

That's all the detailed updates I can give for now.

William

**waynieZ** · #38 03-05-2011, 01:03 AM

Thats a lot better than mine was.

bonecrrusher · #39 03-07-2011, 11:14 PM

Where did you get these lights?

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Originally Posted by will69camaro

So while the camaro was away I started looking at more improvements to the garage. Sorry for the messy pics and plan to get better pics. Started to clean up camaro stuff and it got dark and it hit me...Garage needs more light!!!

Before:

As you can see it was dark at best with the 2 incandescent bulbs. I have 2 drop lights and some halogens on a stand (cheapies from Northern Tool). Not NEARLY enough light for a working space for the car hobby!

The lights to be installed:

Lights are 1ft x 4ft fluorescent recessed fixtures each with 2 - T8 6500k bulbs. I picked up 9 of these lights, 3 for each car bay! Ended up spending quite a bit of cash on lighting and got to learn a lot about working with sheetrock and mounting for these guys. I think the results however are well worth the hassle (2 solid days in the garage hanging lights).

After:

More pics to come when the garage is cleaned up a little more. It's VERY bright inside the garage. Back row of lights are on a separate switch so when it's daytime and the garage is open and the lights are blocked, they can be turned off. Front lights are far enough forward to light up the work bench and under the hood of the cars. Roof will be painted eventually, just not high on the priority.

William

**will69camaro** · #40 03-07-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bonecrrusher

Where did you get these lights?

Home depot. Had to look around for them as they were harder to find. Its the only "flange mount" fluorescent they sell.

Car is back in the garage now. Waiting on a call from the resto shop i'm looking at using for the panel replacement...Contemplating conquering it myself however...We'll see!

William