1969 Chevrolet Camaro Build - From Street/Strip to Pro Touring

[camaro69boy]

Hello. I'm a new member and wanted to share my 69 Camaro build, LT4Camaro. I'm looking forward to your comments and suggestions.

I have owned the car almost 20 years of which it was used for street/strip purposes. Here are some pictures before the build:








Below is on March 25, 2014, the day I dropped it off at the shop.




Below are on May 27, 2014, after paint was removed.






Below are on June 20, 2014, after rear quarter panels were removed.






Below are on January 29, 2015, preparing for mini tubs.






Below is on February 12, 2015, with new mini tubs and trunk floor installed.




Below is on February 23, 2015, big block gone and preparing for the Chevrolet Performance LT4 engine.




Below is on March 30, 2015, with new quarter panels and rear body panel being fitted.




Below is on April 21, 2015, with rear body parts completed.




Below are on May 13, 2015, with primer in preparation for body work.








Below is on June 9, 2015, showing body work.




Below is on June 26, 2015, after rear bumper was narrowed and prepared for paint.




Below are on July 14, 2015, showing more body work, smoothing firewall, and mini tub welding.

[Camdenman]

Wow....what a project. It's going to look awesome. I have a 68 SS that I've always wanted to do that to. When do they estimate the completion date? I was noting the dates you posted. Do they typically take that long? What motor are you going to put in it? I'll keep watching to see the progress. Good luck.

[camaro69boy]

Paint is starting to go on the car. The color is Porsche Racing Yellow.

[Motown 454]

Nice project. The progress is starting to pay off now with color. Have you decided on a motor ?

[LS7 Z/28]

Color looks great. Looking forward to seeing more progress. I always enjoy seeing someone make this transition with their car. I think you're definitely making the right decision. Good luck with the build.

[flyinmedic]

Thanks for sharing. Looks like it is going to be a cool car when completed

[camaro69boy]

[camaro69boy]

Received these from Speedhut today:

4" GPS Speedometer (200mph) GR4-GPS-06T
4" Freedom CAN-BUS Tachometer (8K RPM Shift-light) GFW4-TACH-02
2 1/16" Fuel Level GR-FUELLEV-01
2 1/16" Freedom CAN-BUS Water Temp GFW2-WTR-01
2 1/16" Freedom CAN-BUS Oil Pressure GFW2-OIL-01
2 1/16" Freedom CAN-BUS Volt GFW2-VOLT-01




Here is the Detroit Speed 010401V dash insert:

[camaro69boy]

Here is a front shot of the smoothed firewall and powder coated front end.




The wheel wells and under side of car were sealed and sprayed.

[camaro69boy]

[HandOverFist]

Looks great! What coating do you have on the pans top/bottom?

[camaro69boy]

HandOverFist, the product in the cabin, trunk, and under side of the car is Wurth SKS Stoneguard Black. Here is a picture of it and the sprayer.

[camaro69boy]

ridetech Level 2 CoilOver Suspension Package with Tru Turn upgrade and front and rear MuscleBar sway bars being installed with Wilwood front and rear disc brakes.








The wheels are Boze Alloys Lateral-G 18"x9" front and 18"x12" rear, satin with polished lip. Tires will be the BFG G-Force Rival 275/35R18 front and 335/30R18 rear.

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[Zoomin]

Drop-dead gorgeous!

What backspace did you use on your front wheels?

[camaro69boy]

Thanks Steve. I'm not sure what the backspacing is. I told Zak at Boze Forged Wheels that it was for a 69 Camaro with ridetech suspension with tru-turn and that I wanted 275 front tires and he had them made.

[camaro69boy]

Just finished installing a JL Audio HD900/5 amplifier and 10W6v3 10" subwoofer into an enclosure from The Shop LLC.

[HandOverFist]

Just a mention...I've been told vibration is sure death for an amplifier.