1969 Camaro - Goodguy's Project G/RS (Built by Ridetech)

[george@ridetech]

Project G/RS
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association's 1969 Camaro – Built by Ridetech


Ridetech's newest project is now at the point that we're ready to start posting more information about it. We've been throwing up information about the project on our website for a while now (http://www.ridetech.com/69camaro/), but now we're ready to start posting updates here on Lateral-G as well.

Overview

RideTech speaks hotrods! So does Goodguys...that is why Goodguys has selected RideTech to build their new 1969 G/RS Camaro! RideTech and Goodguys have had a long business relationship that spans over 15 years…including building their 70 Chevelle giveaway car in 2008 and their 70 Nova giveaway car in 2010. Unlike those 2 giveaway program cars, the G/RS Camaro will be a permanent fixture of the Goodguys stable and will driven to most of the events in 2013 and beyond. Here's the basic synopsis:

The G/RS Camaro will feature many of the typical protour type components:
- Supercharged LSA engine from GM Performance Products
- Tremec T56 Magnum 6 speed
- Moser rearend
- Baer Brakes
- RideTech coilover suspension and TigerCage
- Flowmaster exhaust
- Forgeline wheels
- Vintage Air A/C system
- Kicker Stereo
- Marquez interior and billet components
- Interior by Hudson Rod and Custom
- Dakota Digital VX Series guage pod
- PPG paint
- Flush windshield and backglass by Classic Auto Innovations
- American Autowire wiring
- Fuel tank by Ricks Stainless Tanks
…and more goodies from Ricks Camaro Parts and Speedway Motors

It will also have some tasteful and subtle body and trim changes as you can see from the rendering. The bumpers and stripes will be metalfinished, the glass flushed, the driprails removed, special lighting created...and more mods you’ll have to hunt for. Construction on the Camaro began in April. When completed look for it to hit some of the various track day events across the country, including the Goodguys autocross series.

Text from GoodGuy's site:

"The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association will be forever tied to the Thom Taylor-penned cartoon of Gary Meadors ’32 Ford sedan. Meadors’ famed sedan has stood tall as the GoodGuys logo for close to three decades. The bright yellow sedan has crisscrossed the country dozens of times and racked up over 200,000 thousand road miles spreading the Goodguys spirit nationwide. It now has company.

A new project is currently underway to build upon the Goodguys legacy. "Project G/RS" – a ground hugging, pavement-pounding ’69 Camaro Muscle Machine will be added to the Goodguys stable this fall. The Goodguy-yellow Camaro will essentially be used to further promote the Goodguys brand throughout the country on the open road as well as on the Goodguys AutoCross course and other driving events.

Handling the build is Bret Voelkel and his talented Ridetech team in Jasper, Indiana. "We are honored to be chosen to build the new Goodguys Camaro" said Voelkel. We’ve built 2 very successful giveaway cars for Goodguys over the years and now get a chance to do this Camaro – one that will be in the organization forever. It’s fun to work with people who share a common vision for what this car should be… I’m looking forward to the build, and to watching the Goodguys team enjoy the finished car for years to come!"
The car will feature General Motors’ new LSA engine, TREMEC six speed transmission, complete RideTech Suspension, Moser rearend, PPG Paint, Baer brakes, Forgeline wheels, BF Goodrich rubber, Vintage Air A/C, Dakota Digital gauges, Interior by Hudson Rod & Custom, RECARO seats, a fuel tank by Rick’s Tanks, American Autowire Harness as well as other goodies from Speedway Motors and Rick’s Camaro Parts.

"The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association and my dad's yellow '32 Ford sedan are known throughout the world," said company president Marc Meadors. "Gary’s '32 will be forever tied to Goodguys and all we do. We wanted to add to that legacy by building a muscle car and adding it to the Goodguys logo and company theme – something that represents the current landscape of hot rodding. Much like my father’s hot rod, this Goodguy-yellow Camaro will be driven hard and shared with cars guys and gals nationwide."

Introduction Video


Participants


Make sure to follow this thread as we post more information, pictures, and video in the coming days/weeks/months

[Al Moreno]

I have been fallowing this build on your web site and you guys are doing an amazing job! In many cases the rendering is better than the actual car but this is one of those cases were the actual build is coming out way nicer than the original concept. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

[coolwelder62]

I have seen this camaro in person it's going to be pretty cool.

[george@ridetech]

Originally Posted by Al Moreno

I have been fallowing this build on your web site and you guys are doing an amazing job! In many cases the rendering is better than the actual car but this is one of those cases were the actual build is coming out way nicer than the original concept. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

Very cool, will pass the compliment to the guys

Originally Posted by coolwelder62

I have seen this camaro in person it's going to be pretty cool.

You'll have to come back to see it once it's painted! That's one of many skills these guys (Kurt and Dennis) have that amazes you every time you see it.


The project started with dis-assembly. Within a couple of days the build team had successfully dismantled the entire car to it’s bones. The original 69 camaro was in decent running shape before it came apart.

[DOOM]

George keep the updates coming. Glade to see you guys do this build! I have a new found respect Mr Voelkel and the way he conducts buisness, first class all the way ! Good things come to good people!

ps, You guys will be hearing from me soon..

[windycitychev]

I can imagine it coming together already

[george@ridetech]

Originally Posted by DOOM

George keep the updates coming. Glade to see you guys do this build! I have a new found respect Mr Voelkel and the way he conducts buisness, first class all the way ! Good things come to good people!

ps, You guys will be hearing from me soon..

Excellent will do, hope we hear from you soon!

The next step of the process was sanding down every part to bare metal, nothing was left to rust.

[waynieZ]

Awesome project, the body looks pretty good so far. Very Nice.

[Frankenstine]

This is going to be a sweet build Subscribed

[Rick D]

Looking great guys!