Dorothy, my 1969 Camaro build

[Jason_Aschle]

I bought this car from the original owners son. The woman had bought it new in San Luis Obispo, California, which it stayed for much of its life. She moved to Washington for a few years, but returned to SLO. Her name was Dorothy, so that’s where the name of my car comes from. When I purchased the car, I was given an enormous stack of receipts and information on the car. Pretty cool to me to see the history on paper. The dealership painted the car fathom green because she wanted that color on a car with an automatic, and the Z-28 parked next to it was FG and had a 4 speed. Lol. They definitely don’t give that sort of service these days if you want something specific. Anyways, here are some photos of the progress...187380187381187382187383187384187385

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Had to get a picture with my yellow 69 just before I sold it... had that car for almost 30 years and never drove it... oh well, I’m making up for it with the “new” 69 ��

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Took home a plaque from a race/show that I attended. I pulled up to park and the power steering hose blew, spraying the header and actually started on fire. You can see the fire retardant on the ground... anyway, I left the car there and the judges assumed that I was in the show. Lol.

Quick tip here, don’t do a big smoky burnout leaving a car show, right in front of the cops, they don’t see the humor in it apparently ��*♂️ I honestly didn’t see him. Haha

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https://youtu.be/lkjsXKR7ssM

Quick overview... First time I used the editor feature on my phone

[andrewb70]

Great project!

Andrew

[dadstoygarage]

Your camaro looks great! Cool history on it.

[egoman]

Good job getting that 9 inch rear in there.

[C Presley]

Nice stance on the 69!

[TANKMASTERJ]

Killer start to an awesome if car. Looking forward to watching it grow.
Tankmasterj

[ryeguy2006a]

Great car with a really cool history! Care to share some pictures of the modifications in the front perches for the mini-tubs and leaf springs? Did you go with the DSE kit?

[Kraftwork69]

Love that you kept everything else original. Still amazing how dramatic wheels/tires and stance changes the entire look of these cars. Great work!

[Jason_Aschle]

Great car with a really cool history! Care to share some pictures of the modifications in the front perches for the mini-tubs and leaf springs? Did you go with the DSE kit?

i didn’t have to modify the front perches at all, as there is more than enough “adjustment” by simply loosening the bolts and retightening them after the spring is in the desired location.
Yes, I used DSE for everything in the rear. 👍

[ryeguy2006a]

Looks great! Thanks for the update. I'm seriously regretting not doing the mini-tubs now...

[andrewb70]

Looks great! Thanks for the update. I'm seriously regretting not doing the mini-tubs now...

Next winter's project.

Andrew

[Jason_Aschle]

Looks great! Thanks for the update. I'm seriously regretting not doing the mini-tubs now...


There's always a good excuse to "better" your build to suit your vision :naughty:

[no_go nico]

Nice build! Love the color.

[Jason_Aschle]

Next phase of my build... Color change work has begun.

[Jason_Aschle]

Such a long process when you have to juggle work, work around the house, and then this stuff...
Put a coat of primer over the exposed metal just in case it takes me longer to get back to it than planned. I don't want to deal with rust !!!

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[Jason_Aschle]

Super slow going process since I can only do so much in the evenings after work.

I'll get there though, I miss driving this car every day !!!

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[Jason_Aschle]

This has turned into a lot more work than I had hoped...

[Tholoth]

It’s coming along! What color do you have planned?

[Pedigry]

Isn't it always. These projects are twice as long and twice as much. One of the reasons these cars are worth so much when they are done. Car looks great.

[Aschle]

It’s coming along! What color do you have planned?



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[David Sloan]

Cool project! Nice attention to detail.

[Jason_Aschle]

Still plugging along...215913215914215915

[TerryH432]

Cool project. Love the color choice.

[Jason_Aschle]

Small progression steps, but headed in the right direction.

I bought a quarter panel from National Parts Depot, and it actually fit pretty dang good. the one area that I couldn't get to fit correctly, is near the trunk lid / filler panel area. I decided to weld slowly and build up the "missing" area. Once I get it sanded/ shaped, it should look pretty good. Fingers crossed.

Anyways, here are some more pics. Keep in mind, I am not a professional welder, lol

[Jason_Aschle]

I am discovering why so many people choose to write a check for having this work done…

I don’t have that luxury, so I am still forging ahead.

[kawasakii]

This is totally impressive , Need this 9in rear tyres

[Jason_Aschle]

Spent quite a few hours this weekend getting the door gaps better. Almost done with the passenger side.

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[ryeguy2006a]

Great progress! I actually enjoyed the gapping process before I painted my car. Turned out great!

[Jason_Aschle]

One step closer...

[C Presley]

I think it will be very nice when finished! The stance is perfect! Like the progress! Keep posting the pictures. Please.

[Jason_Aschle]

My wife caught me in the act... haha

Poor garage is such a mess, going to be a weekend ordeal just getting that cleaned up.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Good work man! Looking forward to seeing it when it's done!

[Jason_Aschle]

I can safely say, I don’t wish to ever do bodywork again

[aaroncorvette]

You’re doing a great job. Very impressive. What size wheels and tyres are you running? I just mocked up 10 x 18’s on my Dad’s 69. Would like to go wider but too many other things to sort out first. Looking at 18 x 9’s on the front with a 265. Also what make and model are your tyres. Nice looking tread pattern

I zoomed in and they’re 335/30/18’s , NT-01.

[Jason_Aschle]

You’re doing a great job. Very impressive. What size wheels and tyres are you running? I just mocked up 10 x 18’s on my Dad’s 69. Would like to go wider but too many other things to sort out first. Looking at 18 x 9’s on the front with a 265. Also what make and model are your tyres. Nice looking tread pattern

I zoomed in and they’re 335/30/18’s , NT-01.


Thank you

rear wheels are 18x12 with 335/30/18 tires

front are 18x9 with 245/40/18 tires

[ryeguy2006a]

I remember when I was painting my 1968 Camaro and thought the same thing. Now I'm looking forward to painting another car haha.

[Steve68]

Remember, when you think you're done wet sanding, just keep sanding!!

[Jason_Aschle]

The sanding does get old !!!

Waiting for the guide coat to arrive, then I'll get back to work again...

I am beginning to get nervous about spraying the paint now. I have put SO many hours into this thing, I sure hope that my painting doesn't look bad.

[Jason_Aschle]

Almost ready for sealer and color !!!

I can finally see light at the end of the tunnel here.

[Aschle]

One step closer to paint... Got the air dryer plumbed in and ready to go. Seems never ending, but I know it's getting close.

[Aschle]

Hoping to get some color on the firewall, jams, etc. this weekend !!!

Getting excited to put this car back together for the final time !!!

[jaybee]

Getting there!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Great work bud!

[ryeguy2006a]

Looks good brother! Keep moving forward!

[Larry Callahan]

My wife caught me in the act... haha

Poor garage is such a mess, going to be a weekend ordeal just getting that cleaned up.

Makes me want to sneeze. LOL!

Nice progress.

[badbu68]

Judging by your signs, I like your sense of humor.

[Aschle]

Thank you all for the encouragment.

I am super anxious to get this thing back together to enjoy...

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[avchz]

what fuel tank are you running? have a 69 with DSE offset shackles. have had difficulty finding a fuel tank to fit. thanks.

[camuchi]

Getting there !! One bite at a time

[Aschle]

what fuel tank are you running? have a 69 with DSE offset shackles. have had difficulty finding a fuel tank to fit. thanks.


I have a stainless Detroit Speed tank in it now, but had run a tanks inc. narrowed tank for a number of years.

[Aschle]

A little closer now... I am getting nervous about putting it back together, now that there is color in the jambs

[ryeguy2006a]

Love the color man! Going to be beautiful when you get her all back together.

[Aschle]

I am having a heck of a time learning to spray candy paints... I WILL succeed here though !!! haha218629218630218631

[DKz Garage]

What is the drop on the rear leaf springs from DSE? The car looks killer!!

[Aschle]

What is the drop on the rear leaf springs from DSE? The car looks killer!!


Thank you

The rear springs are DSE 3" drop.

[camuchi]

Great work
Your car looks fantastic!!

[Jason_Aschle]

Got seriously sidetracked this weekend…218863218864ipulled the frame out to give myself some room for color sanding the firewall and realized that I need to address the lack of paint and welds. Lol

[Aschle]

Going back together again

[Jason_Aschle]

Decided to add some height to the rollers it sits on. Pretty simple solution, but metal sure isn’t cheap these days !!!

not necessarily a good update for the car progress, but it should help me out.

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I can finally start putting the interior back together. Should be ready for the outer body painting, by next week... Then the weather will be the determining factor of when it is done.219449

[ryeguy2006a]

Looks great!! Keep it up and you will have a finished car haha

[Aschle]

Haven't been able to spend as much time in the garage as I'd like lately, but it is slowly moving forward...219790219791219792219793219794

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Glass is back in, so I know that the door alignment is still good (full weight vs. empty door). Life has been sort of, well, life... haha Hoping to get the color on this thing soon. I plan to block it out once more and address any issues if they arise. Fingers crossed that the next update will be showing some paint being applied...

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[JLMounce]

Looking great. That color is amazing!

[EnhancedAspiration]

Makes me happy seeing cars like these being "saved". It looks great. I like your selection in color and keeping some chrome (keeps the retro looks).

[Aschle]

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Well, I did it. There’s an awful lot of orange peel and runs in the clear, but hopefully all of that will go away with color sanding.

Not bad considering this was my first real paint job though. Done in my garage no less.

[ryeguy2006a]

Huge milestone, and so cool that you did it yourself! You'll definitely be able to sand out the orange peel. Excellent work.

[Aschle]

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Began the cut / buff process... Let's hope I can finish this faster than the painting process. LOL

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This is nerve racking, sanding a buffing... Almost half way through the first initial cut

[Aschle]

I need some advice on window trim clips. I bought the OER brand clips for the rear trim, but the trim pops back off with little to no effort. I know that I have them installed correctly, they just don't hold tight.