1969 Camaro Restomod Project Thread

[Intimidator3]

Lookin' Good!

[will69camaro]

Long overdue update...

Well not even sure where to start so I'll start as far back as I know I haven't posted up on here.

We had some clashing issues with the SW headers and the Precision Metalcraft valve covers, so the decision was made that one of the two had to give...


While we were doing that work I bought the transition section for the GT35R inlet and the headers were modified and welded. Much better fitment now than before!










After that was completed, I decided I'd give the Holley Hi-Ram a shot as I am woried my composite intake will give up when we start pushing 20+ psi through the engine.


Wait a second...That doesn't look like it'll work...


The tape measure is the top of the fender line...Not even close.


Good thing it was only a test fit and I hadn't spent the money on the Hi-Ram yet...Time to drop a little more coin. This kind of thing is how the project got the name "Might as Well." Details: RCI Billet Runner intake


Time to change up the dash that I picked up for it. Got some holes to fill so the new display will work.


Looks like it will JUST fit!

[will69camaro]

Next I took on the task of installing the JRi Ride Height Coilovers I won at SEMA!




I set them to see how LOW they could go first. Front looks good, but maybe a touch low for where i want it. In the picture I have about 2" of compression travel before it would contact the bump stop.


Rear IMO is MUCH to high!




Working with JJ at JRi, we got a different set of springs coming. Took out the 8" spring and went to a 6" spring. I did a little testing to see where i needed the car to sit for the look I wanted. Both springs were removed and I jacked the car to where i wanted, which will give about 2" of rear travel before the bump stop. I may raise it a little from there, we'll see how it ends up riding.


While I was waiting on springs, I used the help from this board to pick a steering wheel size and what adapters to go with! NRG short hub adapter was the first to arrive.


Soon followed by the NRG Gen 2.8 quick disconnect.


And finally the Momo Race wheel arrived.




The 6" springs arrived from JRi and I put them in the car and set it as low as it would go to get a starting point. Seems right in line with what I wanted. It will come up about 1-1.25" from here (maybe). In the picture I have about 1" shock compression travel only, so will need to raise it some.


I also got the steering wheel and quick disconnect installed as well as the steering shaft so the car can officially turn by using the wheel! First time in ages!




Now the front has been taken off and the car set on the ground for the future work.


From here, the motor will be pulled out and the firewall will be finished up. Motor/Trans and all the front sheet metal will be going back on the car in the next week-ish, so the car can go to another shop to have the turbo kit finished up. Appointment for the turbo shop is 8/17 so we have a lot to do to get it ready to go over there, but I'm confident that we will get it there. The fab shop said approximately 2-3 days to do the hot/cold side piping and then it will be back to have the finishing work done.

William

[Panteracer]

William,
very cool stuff.. I always had a thing for an orange 69
Mine was a red Z28 many years back.... this car is going
to be bad ass for sure..keep up the good work

Bob

[will69camaro]

Thanks Bob. I've always had a thing for the orange ones also. This car wasn't orange when I got it in 1997 but it was in 1969 from the factory. Returning it to it's former glory (with a few changes on the way).

William

[sleepertime]

Things are looking good, great to see progress.

[Spiffav8]

Looks great!

How do you like that NRG setup and how was it to install? I've got one waiting and have been wondering. Also how far from the dash is the steering wheel now?

Keep at it!

[will69camaro]

I like it so far. It's out further but not sure how much more than stock. I can take some measurements if you let me know what exactly you want.

[Panteracer]

I put a quick release on the Pantera a while back
that was for security when I traveled. Take the wheel into
the room at night. It also gave me more room for my long
legs since it moved the wheel closer to me. I hated it at first
because I felt too cramped in my arms. I almost took it off
but finally got used to it

Bob

[BigBronco]

Looking good man. Was fun wrenching on it last week. Have to do it again soon.