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Thread: 1969 Camaro build
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09-04-2010 #1Registered User
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1969 Camaro build
So I figured it might be time to start a build thread. I bought this car in January of 2010 with the intention of doing a pro-touring build. The priorities were for it to be powerful but street friendly, modern handling, and a nice interior. The initial basic plan was:
- LS engine
- 6 speed manual
- aftermarket front subframe
- aftermarket rear suspension
- mini tub
- matte paint job
- custom interior
1969 Camaro finally done
-LS376/480
-M12 T56 6 speed manual
-Chassisworks front subframe
-Modified Chassisworks rear G-Link suspension
-CCW C14 wheels in brushed titanium anodized finish. 18X12 8"bs 335/30/18 rear, 18X9 6"bs 265/35/18 front
1967 Nova - check back in a decade
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09-04-2010 #2Registered User
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This is how the car looked when I brought it home.
1969 Camaro finally done
-LS376/480
-M12 T56 6 speed manual
-Chassisworks front subframe
-Modified Chassisworks rear G-Link suspension
-CCW C14 wheels in brushed titanium anodized finish. 18X12 8"bs 335/30/18 rear, 18X9 6"bs 265/35/18 front
1967 Nova - check back in a decade
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09-04-2010 #3Registered User
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After I found the car, the first order of business was to decide on and find a motor.
I found a stock LS3 out of a 2010 Camaro with only 14 miles on it. At minimum, I will have the cam changed but I am also considering stroking this motor; am having a hard time justifying the cost though. We will see.
Then I was able to locate a T56 out of an 05 GTO.
1969 Camaro finally done
-LS376/480
-M12 T56 6 speed manual
-Chassisworks front subframe
-Modified Chassisworks rear G-Link suspension
-CCW C14 wheels in brushed titanium anodized finish. 18X12 8"bs 335/30/18 rear, 18X9 6"bs 265/35/18 front
1967 Nova - check back in a decade
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09-04-2010 #4Registered User
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I was able to find a second hand, unused Chassisworks front subframe for a good deal. I did end up changing out a couple of the parts it came with though. I upgraded the upper control arms to the fully adjustable ones, the front coil overs to dual adjustable, and the manual rack to a power rack. I got it with Willwood 6 piston calipers, and 14" slotted and crossdrilled rotors.
1969 Camaro finally done
-LS376/480
-M12 T56 6 speed manual
-Chassisworks front subframe
-Modified Chassisworks rear G-Link suspension
-CCW C14 wheels in brushed titanium anodized finish. 18X12 8"bs 335/30/18 rear, 18X9 6"bs 265/35/18 front
1967 Nova - check back in a decade
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09-04-2010 #5Registered User
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So I took the front end of the car off and installed the front subframe to get an idea of the stance and start measuring for wheels and tires.
All the blue tape on the floor was laid down so I could drop a plumb bob in several locations, mark those locations on the floor, and take accurate measurements for the wheels.
1969 Camaro finally done
-LS376/480
-M12 T56 6 speed manual
-Chassisworks front subframe
-Modified Chassisworks rear G-Link suspension
-CCW C14 wheels in brushed titanium anodized finish. 18X12 8"bs 335/30/18 rear, 18X9 6"bs 265/35/18 front
1967 Nova - check back in a decade
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09-04-2010 #6Registered User
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I also put in a DSE tub kit.
1969 Camaro finally done
-LS376/480
-M12 T56 6 speed manual
-Chassisworks front subframe
-Modified Chassisworks rear G-Link suspension
-CCW C14 wheels in brushed titanium anodized finish. 18X12 8"bs 335/30/18 rear, 18X9 6"bs 265/35/18 front
1967 Nova - check back in a decade
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09-04-2010 #7Registered User
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I agonized over the wheels/tires for about two months. So many options, and not knowing for sure what I wanted to do as far as paint was concerned, I could not decide until I saw photos of John Ulaszek's 1972 Nova with a set of CCW C14's in brushed titanium. I had never seen these wheels before, but once I saw them, I knew I had to have them.
I had a custom set made with matching 1" lips for both front and rear. The fronts are 18'X9" with a 265/35/18 and the rears are 18"X12' with a 335/30/18. I bolted the fronts on and mocked up the rears and love the way it looks. The photos don't do these wheels justice, they look incredible in person.
1969 Camaro finally done
-LS376/480
-M12 T56 6 speed manual
-Chassisworks front subframe
-Modified Chassisworks rear G-Link suspension
-CCW C14 wheels in brushed titanium anodized finish. 18X12 8"bs 335/30/18 rear, 18X9 6"bs 265/35/18 front
1967 Nova - check back in a decade
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