1969 Camaro Build Thread

[67_camaroRS]

And I finally got my brakes ordered. I was dead set on running 6 piston Baer brakes but unfortunately my wheel specs, spindle and clearance won't allow for it. Its a long story, but my only option was to either rehoop my front wheels (800 a piece) and use my ATS spindles and Baer Brakes. Or I can go with Wilwood using stock spindle. Even the Wilwood are going to require me to switch over to a taller Forgeline center cap in order to clear the hub dust cap. In short, the pad on my wheels were machined down to have a deeper offset, this killed the caliper and hub clearance..live and learn. Good news is I can still run 14" rotors with the Wilwood, so I am sure it will stop just fine lol.[/QUOTE]

What backspace did you end up ordering the wheels?

[lsuguy]

Originally Posted by 67_camaroRS

And I finally got my brakes ordered. I was dead set on running 6 piston Baer brakes but unfortunately my wheel specs, spindle and clearance won't allow for it. Its a long story, but my only option was to either rehoop my front wheels (800 a piece) and use my ATS spindles and Baer Brakes. Or I can go with Wilwood using stock spindle. Even the Wilwood are going to require me to switch over to a taller Forgeline center cap in order to clear the hub dust cap. In short, the pad on my wheels were machined down to have a deeper offset, this killed the caliper and hub clearance..live and learn. Good news is I can still run 14" rotors with the Wilwood, so I am sure it will stop just fine lol.

What backspace did you end up ordering the wheels?[/QUOTE]


18x9.5 with 6.5" of Backspacing, at Speedtech's direction

[lsuguy]

Want to know what a bad day looks like..apparently when I moved last year this happened....

[waynieZ]

That sucks, sorry to see this.

[dmc69]

Originally Posted by lsuguy

I also purchased a steering column from GM Tilt. Since I plan to use push button start this is a shaved key column Have not installed yet but we all love pictures so here they are:

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I also purchased A DSE dash insert to begin the thoughts and overall layout for my dash panel. Not much progress here outside of the switch panel that you see a couple of photos of. I found a source for very high quality switches with a huge assortment of labels that illuminate. Overall a very OEM look. If anyone needs the information just let me know and I will pass along.

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Where did you get the light switch panel? Very nice touch.

[dhutton]

Originally Posted by dmc69

Where did you get the light switch panel? Very nice touch.

Those do look good.

Don

[lsuguy]

Originally Posted by dmc69

Where did you get the light switch panel? Very nice touch.

I still have it and do not plan to use. Shoot me a PM if interested.

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by dhutton

Those do look good.

Don

Originally Posted by dmc69

Where did you get the light switch panel? Very nice touch.

https://rockerswitchpros.com

I've considered them myself. Yes, they are nice.

[ScotI]

Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

https://rockerswitchpros.com

I've considered them myself. Yes, they are nice.

Just went to the site & poked round on the 'demo' model. Very nice!

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by ScotI

Just went to the site & poked round on the 'demo' model. Very nice!

I agree, cool ideas when you need a rocker switch versus the standard switches out there.