1969 Camaro Restomod Project Thread - Page 77 - Lateral-g Forums

72Z/28 · #**761** 02-16-2017, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by will69camaro

I did install the split metal ring that is about 1/2" thick, it's keeping the horn button from pressing in. I did not use the thin shims that came with it.

Thanks for the great input sir.

**will69camaro** · #**762** 03-05-2017, 10:24 AM

Since the last update the glass has been installed and adjusted. Same guy that came by and did my front and rear glass came and helped me install it.

Got the interior door handles and lock mechanism installed. Had some troubles but that seems to be the way it goes.
Weatherstripping is installed around door. About to go outside and start installing the door panels and quarter panel.
After that I may start on the cowl panel and lower windshield trim to finish out the outside of the car.

I did manage to get the car out of the garage for a little bit on Friday. Took it to lunch with some friends.

**will69camaro** · #**763** 03-06-2017, 08:14 AM

Well locks and handles work. Got the door weatherstripping all done and moved to doing trunk weatherstripping and the missing cowl panel.

I asked on IG and results were very one sided. Factory (vented) cowl or aftermarket fiberglass one. Downside to vented is no wipers planned for now (will in the future) so it will have holes that are unused.
Factory:

Aftermarket:

Moved on from there to work on door panels. Got my ass kicked a bit by those today. Will try again later in the week.

**will69camaro** · #**764** 03-20-2017, 10:13 AM

Edit cant seem to avoid massive photos. Resolving the issues on my end.

**tubbed69** · #**765** 03-20-2017, 10:50 AM

Car is really looking good Will,glad your getting close and enjoying it

**syborg tt** · #**766** 03-20-2017, 10:56 AM

Love the seat, steering wheel and the door panels. They look perfect and it still feels like a 69 Camaro.

? who's hub is that for the steering wheel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by will69camaro

Moved on from there to work on door panels. Got my ass kicked a bit by those today. Will try again later in the week.

**will69camaro** · #**767** 03-20-2017, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubbed69

Car is really looking good Will,glad your getting close and enjoying it

Yea I have been enjoying it beyond a few tedious activities lately and frustration with part fitment. I'm getting beyond that though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by syborg tt

Love the seat, steering wheel and the door panels. They look perfect and it still feels like a 69 Camaro.

? who's hub is that for the steering wheel.

Hub is from NRG, it's the "slim." to keep the wheel as close to the dash as possible. And I agree, I like that it still looks like a 69 camaro inside, definitely feels like an old car driving it.

Zoomin · #**768** 03-20-2017, 11:53 AM

Other than the relief of the hits to the credit card, do you kinda of miss the crunch of the build process? It's hard for me to transition to waxing from turning wrenches.

I feel sorry for people that didn't get to see the real artistry of what lurks behind that grill

**will69camaro** · #**769** 03-20-2017, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Other than the relief of the hits to the credit card, do you kinda of miss the crunch of the build process? It's hard for me to transition to waxing from turning wrenches.

I feel sorry for people that didn't get to see the real artistry of what lurks behind that grill

Luckily that art isn't coated so from the front you can definitely still see them. I like that you have to look for it though!

I definitely dont miss the CC bills. I think year before last and first part of last year I had a hell of a "push" to complete the car and hit the budget hard. Everyone that says, set a budget and plan to spend 2-3x that is entirely correct. Except in my case, with the duration of the project and me changing my mind and not keeping a strict budget, I overshot my original goal by 5-6x...

I still got some wrench turning but hopefully for now it's the cleaner kind that previously (ecu tuning, small things here and there). I've had my fill of the dirty work for now (on this car at least).

**syborg tt** · #**770** 03-20-2017, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by will69camaro

Luckily that art isn't coated so from the front you can definitely still see them. I like that you have to look for it though!

I definitely dont miss the CC bills. I think year before last and first part of last year I had a hell of a "push" to complete the car and hit the budget hard. Everyone that says, set a budget and plan to spend 2-3x that is entirely correct. Except in my case, with the duration of the project and me changing my mind and not keeping a strict budget, I overshot my original goal by 5-6x...

I still got some wrench turning but hopefully for now it's the cleaner kind that previously (ecu tuning, small things here and there). I've had my fill of the dirty work for now (on this car at least).

Budget Smuget - Call me crazy but I call it therapy.