1969 Camaro Restomod Project Thread - Page 67 - Lateral-g Forums

**will69camaro** · #**661** 10-31-2016, 04:06 PM

Did a little work this weekend and got a few more parts coming today (year one sales and such).
Front and rear glass got installed on Friday. Guy came to the house and installed it in my garage while I watched. He uses a rubber gasket as I dislike the stainless trim. I do have to use the factory stainless windshield molding but that's PC black and will be installed soon.

After that was done, I took on the challenge of swapping out the front springs to a taller and stiffer spring. I was maxed on the coilover and wanted to get more adjustability. I went to a 7" 650lb/in spring from a 6" 600lb/in. Added some camber to the front and replaced the ugly standard shims with a nice set of billet anodized ones from DSE (why not right?).

Ride height is ok. Didn't rub going into same parking spot.

Also got the seats mounted fully and the seat belts (lap only for now) in the car. I'll do the shoulder harnesses when I get the rear bar back in the car.

**waynieZ** · #**662** 10-31-2016, 04:42 PM

Nice to see it coming together, It's got to feel good knowing when it goes in it's staying. Looking good.

Juicypop · #**663** 11-01-2016, 11:01 AM

Can you pm me the glass guys number I like the way that looks for sure. Car is coming along great man really love it!

**califconstruct** · #**664** 11-01-2016, 11:08 AM

looking bad ass!..

randy · #**665** 11-01-2016, 10:28 PM

So stock glass and stock channels he just added rubber trim? Looks great

**will69camaro** · #**666** 11-02-2016, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by randy

So stock glass and stock channels he just added rubber trim? Looks great

Yea not too crazy and definitely less expensive than flush mount. I think it's a nice middle ground solution.

**Flash68** · #**667** 11-02-2016, 01:16 PM

That looks great. Killer car.

**will69camaro** · #**668** 11-02-2016, 01:29 PM

Thanks, It's slowly getting there. Going to dial back the progress a bit i think. Been burning myself out last few weeks as it's getting close and see some quality slipping and fatigue setting in between normal job and this. I'll push on it, just not the same pace I have been...

Dr. Jekyll · #**669** 11-09-2016, 12:31 PM

I like how the color changes with the lighting, great looking build keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing more progress updates.

**will69camaro** · #**670** 11-27-2016, 10:47 PM

Some progress and some revelations I think.

Rear bumper installed.

Got the hood installed and cut it for the aerocatch hood latch installation with some help of friends.

No turning back now!

Got the grille installed also. Still have to get the headlight buckets trimmed, painted and installed to finish that up. Front end has some fitment issues but nothing I can do about it. All goes back to some of the fab work on the car.

Still working on getting the front bumper on, but that will be another day.

Got the ride height setup (tall) so I can drive around without rubbing fenders, so far so good on that front. Will work it back down after i get a few more things sorted. (Dont mind the rear bumper pointing down, didn't realize it needed to be adjusted at that time, I will get it sorted in the coming days. Got the horn working too. No pics of that as nothing to see, and video not uploaded. It's comically loud!

After getting this stuff together, I decided to take it around the block and hit up a straight wide section. Car saw 6-6500 and 9psi boost. I think it's fair to say, I will likely be dropping the spring in it and planning to start out a little slower. Walk before you can run situation. Car feels unruly at low speed. It hooked but just a little too violent for me to learn with. Hoping to get it more road legal and put some miles on it next weekend.