So what do YOU think....

[69camarokid]

this is my budget 69 Camaro build up so far, and the plans i have for it. Id like to hear what you think of what i've done, what u like and don't like, and what u would do with it on a college kids budget

Mods so far...
SUSPENSION:
Large front and rear sway bars
poly-urethane bushings all around
2 inch drop coils
Z-28 rear leaf springs
Gas-a-just shocks
11 inch drilled and slotted disc brakes (4)
17 inch 5 spoke rims, 245 tires

BODY:
filled body seams
marker lights welded up
shaved doors/ popper system
limo tint
shaved antenna
L-88 fiberglass hood
Xenon lights with BMW halos

INTERIOR:
4 point race harness
race seats
rear seat delete
Carbon fiber dash
after market gauges
Polk audio and sub/amp
B and M shifter

future plans that are in the works are an LT1 and T56 swap, as well sub fame connectors and a ford 9 inch rear end.

car gets painted Daytona metallic clearcoat blue in 2 weeks at my school, its the color in the jams.... i just painted the jams thats why the doors are off

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h263/JTsPictures/P7260014.jpg
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http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h263/JTsPictures/P7260009.jpg

waddya think?

[Jays00ss]

Lookin good, The color will look awesome on that car and I like your insterments.

[SpeedAddict38]

awesome, cant wait to see it when its finished

[moesplace]

LT1 CAN BE SET UP NICE Why Not An LS motor! :cheers:

[69camarokid]

LT1 CAN BE SET UP NICE Why Not An LS motor! :cheers:

poor!:(

haha unfortunatly i have the hugely unpopular "college kid" syndrom, and its taking all the money i have to get my hands on an LT engine....

my first choice of course would be an LS, but circumstances dictate and all that....

[fatelvis7]

What size wheels and tires are you running? is there room for larger ? If you could be specific I would be appreciative, I also have a 69 W/ multileafs, ls6, front mount rack/pinion stock body, black on black. Have 98 camaro discs at 4 corners and am looking at wheel tire combos that fit w/o rubbing. Any help would be appreciated.

[69camarokid]

What size wheels and tires are you running? is there room for larger ? If you could be specific I would be appreciative, I also have a 69 W/ multileafs, ls6, front mount rack/pinion stock body, black on black. Have 98 camaro discs at 4 corners and am looking at wheel tire combos that fit w/o rubbing. Any help would be appreciated.

wow, you poor bastard,how rough it must be for you to have an LS6... how ever do you manage.... hahahah man thats a wicked motor, t56 or auto?

For wheels and tires im running P245/45R17 on all four corners, and thats with two inch lowering springs in the front. I am pretty sure the offset was 4.5 inches, and the rims are 8 by 17 inches on all four corners. I ended up having to pull the wheels and smack the inner fender a bit becaseu of the wheelrubbing slightly on dips and harder thatn normal turns due to the lowering springs.

I also rolled the fenders. But there is definetly room to go bigger with maybe and inch more room for offset in the back, maybe even in the front. Wish i could remember where i bought the wheels cause i got a great deal for them online.

hope this helped a bit

[NightRyda805]

ok just to throw this one out there I know a way to get a stock LS1 block for just a lil over 3k... Its actually the engine out of the CTS-V but it fits inside the 98-02 camaro with only switching the oil pan over from the actual block... just letting you know you can order it through the dealer, I might even be able to get you the item # for ya.

[69camarokid]

ok just to throw this one out there I know a way to get a stock LS1 block for just a lil over 3k... Its actually the engine out of the CTS-V but it fits inside the 98-02 camaro with only switching the oil pan over from the actual block... just letting you know you can order it through the dealer, I might even be able to get you the item # for ya.

I appreciate the attempt, but three K is way to expensive for me... esspecially just for the block. and i need a transmission as well.

And im getting a pretty sweet deal with the LT1

ITs an LT1 , T56, wiring harness, ecm, All accessories, water pump, opti-spark, clutch assembly and pedals, and radiator with tubing for 2300. So its nearly everything i need for a good price, just seems like the smart short term solution.

eventually when im out of college and making decent money my baby will be getting a stroked LS2, or at least thats the hope, guess well see.

[NightRyda805]

in that case just try not to smash on that LT1 too much, not exactly user friendly blocks hehe. ;)

[Street Fighter]

Is that a stock hood with scoop abbed or is it new with scoop made on it?I ask because I have a scoop that I have tried to keep on my charger that I put on, but it keeps cracking after a year or so. If put on what did you do and do you think it will stay?

[slims00ls1z28]

Very nice that color is going to look awsome. Wow 2300 for LT1 trans etc? Must be the area. Most LT1 pullouts (trans and computers etc.) around here run around 12-1800 max.

[69camarokid]

Is that a stock hood with scoop abbed or is it new with scoop made on it?I ask because I have a scoop that I have tried to keep on my charger that I put on, but it keeps cracking after a year or so. If put on what did you do and do you think it will stay?

its actually just a full fiberglass mold, no attaching various parts, just one big mold with a square fiberglass support underneath. havnt had any problems with it so far, but then its only a few months old.

I painted the car 4 days ago in my auto body class. here it is...

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h263/JTsPictures/IMG_0065.jpg
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[Empatho]

it looks sweet :drool:

[fatelvis7]

I appreciate the attempt, but three K is way to expensive for me... esspecially just for the block. and i need a transmission as well.

And im getting a pretty sweet deal with the LT1

ITs an LT1 , T56, wiring harness, ecm, All accessories, water pump, opti-spark, clutch assembly and pedals, and radiator with tubing for 2300. So its nearly everything i need for a good price, just seems like the smart short term solution.

eventually when im out of college and making decent money my baby will be getting a stroked LS2, or at least thats the hope, guess well see.

3k???, wow for that I can get ls1,4l60e pullouts complete... check ebay before you overpay for gods sake... smaller local midwest junkyards are good sources too. don't buy from dealers, they over charge...
The prices I hear from the east and west coast are way too inflated.
I bought my lt1/4l60e 5K miles 8 years ago for $2200, still have not used it( in a 39 chevy sedan rod project (kids)). I have been selling 50k mile combos for no more than $1500, Sorry I don't have any now. Price shop dude, Price shop!

[99'CajunFirehawk157]

Nice job, wish I was 21 and had a camaro like that, great start kid! BTW-what color is that? (IE brand, trade name...) Really nice.

[05gtoautoX]

love the car, not a big fan of shaved door handles on musclecars but other than that it looks awesome, now find a RS/SS hideaway headlight grille and drop your LT-1/T-56 in and talk about sexy.

[joerockhead]

DAMN!!! That is a BRIGHT BLUE!!!

Looks like a damn fine paint job! Nice work!!

looking forward to seeing all the chrome and everything back on it too!

:D

[69camarokid]

3k???, wow for that I can get ls1,4l60e pullouts complete... check ebay before you overpay for gods sake... smaller local midwest junkyards are good sources too. don't buy from dealers, they over charge...
The prices I hear from the east and west coast are way too inflated.
I bought my lt1/4l60e 5K miles 8 years ago for $2200, still have not used it( in a 39 chevy sedan rod project (kids)). I have been selling 50k mile combos for no more than $1500, Sorry I don't have any now. Price shop dude, Price shop!

i think u may have read that post wrong, i dint pay 3k, the other guy was offering an ls1 block for 3k.... i got the LT1 and t56, with everything, and i mean everything for 2300.

[69camarokid]

Nice job, wish I was 21 and had a camaro like that, great start kid! BTW-what color is that? (IE brand, trade name...) Really nice.

the paint is called Daytona Blue Metallic Clearcoat... its actually a Nissan paint that is optional for the 350Z. its paint code B17. A freind painted his 69 mustang fastback in the same color from PPG, and i did mine from Dupont.

we both agreed the Dupont came out a little nicer, and it was 200 cheaper, so i would recommend it through them, ull love the color, it pops like no other in the sunlight!

[Firebirdjones]

love the car, not a big fan of shaved door handles on musclecars but other than that it looks awesome, now find a RS/SS hideaway headlight grille and drop your LT-1/T-56 in and talk about sexy.

That would require another pair of front fenders to do that correctly,,,too late now that it's painted,,,not to mention it takes a different tail panel as well with the back up lights in the lower valance. I agree though they look nice with the RS package,,along with the rubber enduro front bumper of course.

[05gtoautoX]

That would require another pair of front fenders to do that correctly,,,too late now that it's painted,,,not to mention it takes a different tail panel as well with the back up lights in the lower valance. I agree though they look nice with the RS package,,along with the rubber enduro front bumper of course.

hmm, I didn't know it took different fenders, I really didn't mean to convert it over to look exactly like an RS, I just like the hide-aways on the camaros, either way your car looks good, did you the bodywork yourself?

[Firebirdjones]

Thats okay,,,I'm just pickin' anyway. I had a pair of SS 396's and one was an RS model,,,when I restored it I had a pair of NOS fenders for the car,,,and yes they are different from your basic fender, but not on the outside where it is noticable.. easy to pick a fake if you know what to look for. But for what it's worth, they repop anything you would want for the car anyway,,,you don't even have to have a car to start with,,,sheesh. Starting to see some retagged cars around here with the new bodies, which are not exactly the same,,,kinda sad. sorry to get off subject, carry on.

Goodlooking car none the less,,,nice color.

[TACHICK]

great car man!

[69camarokid]

hmm, I didn't know it took different fenders, I really didn't mean to convert it over to look exactly like an RS, I just like the hide-aways on the camaros, either way your car looks good, did you the bodywork yourself?

yeah, i started body work on the car about two years ago in school. did it all myself with a lot of instruction from instructors. also paint it myself... im too poor to have it all professionally done. all in all though im really happy with how everything has turned out so far.

and yes your both right, an RS front would look sick!

[JL8Jeff]

I'm pretty sure the Camaro venders sell an adaptor kit that allows you to convert the standard front end to all the RS stuff on the standard fenders. But to do it right will still not be cheap.

[splitfinger09]

Good looking 69. Ive always wanted one, enjoy it!

[69camarokid]

I'm pretty sure the Camaro venders sell an adaptor kit that allows you to convert the standard front end to all the RS stuff on the standard fenders. But to do it right will still not be cheap.

yeah they sell a kit at classic industries, but its almost a grand... and right now all my money is goin into my LT1/T56 swap so i can drive the car on a daily basis. but it is an eventual goal, like 2 years or so from now

[jimmy69ss]

loooking good

[NightRyda805]

damn bro nice! havent been on in a while had umm job related problems... i.e. the shop foreman where I was had a problem with me and decided to try to get pushy (litterally) so I pushed him back with my fist to his face and proceeded to unload on his ass. Got fired and since have finally found another job and am workin on my baby again. paint is gonna be a while tho.

[SIK02SS]

looks great!!:love:


not a fan of the hood..but everything else :thumbup:

and i'm a big fan of your blue!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/sik02ss/The%20Stables/DSC01757.jpg

[NightRyda805]

thats a nice ss bro how much did that run you? modded? original?

[SIK02SS]

thats a nice ss bro how much did that run you? modded? original?



clean out your PMs, i dont wanna hi-jack the OP thread:)



and bump for a beautiful 1st gen:nana:

[NightRyda805]

yo are you gonna do any rear end work on it? or is it gonna be more of a street machine with good gas milage?

[Rickys S/C Z28]

i like wha tyour doing with you car! but id loose the hood IMHO. never been a fan of the L78 hood. other then that unless you have the lt1 set up aready id save the $$$ for an ls1 setup(i have both ls1 is way cheaper in the long run) but other than that look like a good looking 1st gen!!!

[Firebirdjones]

i like wha tyour doing with you car! but id loose the hood IMHO. never been a fan of the L78 hood. other then that unless you have the lt1 set up aready id save the $$$ for an ls1 setup(i have both ls1 is way cheaper in the long run) but other than that look like a good looking 1st gen!!!

That hood is actually an L88 design originally used on the 67-69 corvette for that particular motor option.

Baldwin Motion also used this hood on some of there camaro conversions in the late 60's and early 70's so it's been around for a long time.

Coming from an old school hotrodder,,,,I think the hood looks great. Not done much anymore and nice to see something different. I am sick of seeing a damn cowl induction hood on everything now,,,,even non GM products are using them now for crying out loud :Puke:
Drive it and have some fun :yup:

[Rickys S/C Z28]

hahhahaha sorr i ment to say the L88 hood my bad yes its cool and i love the old and new Baldwin Motion cars i just never been a fan of the hood? but have fun whit you car!! post pics when its done

[35thAnniZ28]

i love the car!

[Tommy69z]

Looks good, but as already mentioned, the hood needs to go.

[CHRIZ28]

Very nice looking car. Looks like this thread is kinda old, anything new with the car?

Chris