"Shop Beater" is finished!! (69 PT camaro)

[fletcherscustoms]

Well after a grueling 5 months I can finally call teh project finished!! It is done! I have worked my tail off teh last few months getting it to where I wanted it. Its really amazing that two months ago I thought I was done, then you continually change things and finally get what you want. I am very happy with the outcome of the car, and hate to see it leave but I must sell it to finance my two other 69's I am building.

Quick Specs
Full DSE treatment, mini tubs, upper arms, 3" drop leafs, 2" drop coils, complete DSE steering setup , pump and all!
18x8 and 18x12 Intro V-rod with Michelins
All new sheetmetal, I mean everything!
New interior
383 SBC, Edelbrock AL heads, 440 HP estimated
TKO 600, 5 Speed
13" wilwoods with 4 pistons, on all corners
Hydraboost
Every nut, bolt, metal, trims, bumpers, glass, etc is brand spanking new!
Custom Stereo with (2) 10's and fiberglass trunnk enclosure

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[dropit69]

wow that came out sweet!!!!!! congrats!!!!

[fletcherscustoms]

And just think this was it on January 27th, 2006

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[Taylor1969]

What is the paint color?

[fletcherscustoms]

2005 nissan Silver mist!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Good lookin.. i saw this on ebay did it sell yet?

get at me when youre ready to paint your place!

[fletcherscustoms]

I got a bunch of folks interested in it, just waiting on someone with cash

[ProStreet R/T]

Wow thats quite a build for 6 months on a "shop beater" lol. :cool:

[fletcherscustoms]

yeah I never planned to sell the car. PLan was to keep and enjoy it and use it as the "shop beater" at local shows and advertising. But after getting my hands on a 406 SBC with twins, I decided I would build a another car for myself and let this one go

[FJB2069]

DId you do the install on the trunk/fiberglass subs? HOw much do you figure in additional weight is added to enclose trunk?

[fletcherscustoms]

yeah I did all stereo myself! Maybe added 100 pounds total. 15# each sub and box and glass piece is around 60-70 pounds. plus two 8 pound amps. The entire system comes out in less than 10 minutes.

[FJB2069]

are the side an bottom panels made from mdf? how thick?

[fletcherscustoms]

Side and bottom panels are 1/4" Not MDF but a similair material. The lower and side trim maybe weighs 10 pounds all added together

[71FirebirdLS1]

that really came together in such a short time. looks really good!

[Whistler]

Pretty nice for a beater. :)

[jeff5347]

wow Boiler that is a sweeeeet ride. i have a Nissan with silver mist and i know the color in person is nice. But everything on the ride looks awesome. Can you do that to my 68. haahahah no really im serious.

[fletcherscustoms]

As I told my most recent customer! He asked" How much HP can we get in the camaro?" I simply returned with "How big are your pockets?" lol

Seriously my shop is in the business of restorations, paint, and custom suspension, specializing in air bag suspension also! Call me if you want to talk some more 229-221-4690

[DJW32]

That's one hell of a stance!

[jeff5347]

what state you located in?

[jeff5347]

Oh Boiler, also wanted to say. i have pics of the Mule on my screensaver and cell phone and that ride in my opinion sits right up there with it. If i may dare and say id take yours over the mule. Very sweet.

[fletcherscustoms]

Oh Boiler, also wanted to say. i have pics of the Mule on my screensaver and cell phone and that ride in my opinion sits right up there with it. If i may dare and say id take yours over the mule. Very sweet.

Wow!! I wouldn't put it up there with the "Mule" but thanks for teh kind words!

I am in Southern Geogia

[jeff5347]

It may not have the price tag of the 300k it was t build the mule but right beside with looks. Must be a ball to drive and the looks u must get.

[fletcherscustoms]

yeah its fun, haven't got to enjoy it to much at all really. only 320 miles on it so far. I am just ready to finish the next one and I got to free up some cash to do it

[FJB2069]

How are the trunk side panels held in place?

[fletcherscustoms]

side panels are held in place with double sided tape.

Nothing is screwed inm everything is either pressure fit or taped in

[CliffS]

Very nice! 21 + hours to go...

[fletcherscustoms]

yeah and not even close to the reserve!!

[dslwizard]

nice work. you must have lived in the shop. lol
mike

[fletcherscustoms]

yeah I did!! I am moving my clothes back in the house tonight!! ANd I might get a shower tonight also!! lol

[doc212121]

nice work love the color and wheel combo

[fletcherscustoms]

yeah I am a big fan of the color also!! I am painting the car I am doing now but adding some stripes