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

[jorge]

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 Pro-Touring 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.

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


This thread will continue to grow as the build continues and as we post more pictures, stay tuned.

[jorge]

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.

[jorge]

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

[jorge]

Getting the doors flush were an initial priority. Kurt (one of the builders) decided to put the rear bumper flush along the sides, should look really clean.



Ringbrothers hood hinge

[jorge]

A few more updates on the Camaro.

The car got tigercage'd


Picture of the original bumper being modified




Working on the lower half of the rear end, exhaust ports

[AusMarty]

I'm diggin' this - and I'm not a Camaro man by any means.

[Motown 454]

I'm diggin' this - and I'm not a Camaro man by any means.

Come over to the force young Jedi!
The car looks great, I love it all but I really like the rear bumper. Very Nice.

[AusMarty]

Come over to the force young Jedi!

No Mr.IstrippedMyCamaroRightToIt'sUndies.

lol.

I love the craftsmanship, but never been a fan of the shape.
I like the older weird Mopars, or the pre 67 Mustangs because they are just.. different to normal American Muscle.
But if I did want a cheap(er) way into Pro-Touring, I'd buy a Camaro.

But, I can't wait to see more of this one.

[jorge]

No Mr.IstrippedMyCamaroRightToIt'sUndies.

lol.

I love the craftsmanship, but never been a fan of the shape.
I like the older weird Mopars, or the pre 67 Mustangs because they are just.. different to normal American Muscle.
But if I did want a cheap(er) way into Pro-Touring, I'd buy a Camaro.

But, I can't wait to see more of this one.

Haha Just Kidding!


Marquez designed interior


Was there any doubt that we would put our StrongArms/spindles on the car?


Bumper laying flush with the sides


Extending the lower sides a couple inches for a more robust look.

[AusMarty]

I DON'T LIKE CAMARO'S.

>:-D

Nah, looks sweet, I love how clean it is.

[KnightMare]

Looking great, want to see more of the rear. I see it's changed from the rendering

[jorge]

Looking great, want to see more of the rear. I see it's changed from the rendering

Yeah slightly, the rear exhaust ports were changed but everything should remain pretty close to the original
Here's a little more recent shot of the rear end:


Changed up the side vents, this picture doesn't show it but we cut a tunnel out through the wheel well so the vents are actually functional.


Moser Rear end for the car arrived


Forgeline wheels for the car

[jorge]

Here are some of the latest and greatest pictures of the car:

An LS motor was put in place for fitment purposes, the car will end up with a supercharged LSA engine

Tremec T56 Magnum 6 speed





A nice new shiny ridetech camaro gas cap

[HotRod47]

Very cool looking project

[jorge]

Very cool looking project

Excellent, thanks!

THe project is still going on strong, we got a little sidetracked by SEMA but we're back on full swing.

Starting on the front end

Door handle installed



Made our own custom minitubs

[AusMarty]

I dig those handles. :-D

[Peter Mc Mahon]

More!

[jorge]

I dig those handles. :-D

They're from a 1980 XJ Jag.

More!

Your wish is my command

Popped in the Supercharged LSA engine from GM Performance Products.

Making sure the Recaro seats will fit right, sneak peak at the center console

More front end work

PRC Radiator

[csouth]

Nice work, I'm really liking the console.

[tommycomfort]

Great build!