another 69Camaro/LS1 conversion

[billybobdupree]

hey guys,
i came to this site looking for suspension advice but it looks like theres much much more here!
i am currently building a huggar orange 69 camaro. engine is a LS1/4l60e, out of a 98 camaro. also swaping the 98's rack for the 69's gearbox. as well as 02 firehawk brakes all around instead of the super-stoping power of the factory 69 drum brakes.
i am an aircraft mechanic by trade, and i do a lot of sheet metal fab/sculpture work on the side.
this car is being built to driven,and i mean driven like a rental. :drive: (not that i will treat it like some of the rentals i have had in the past;no off roading in this car:drive2: )

[derekf]

Welcome to the site, Billy Bob.

[ProBell]

Sounds good. Keep us posted

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

nice!

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Welcome aboard.

[dropit69]

welcome ..yep you look like youll fit right in..a few first gen here..lol

[BA.]

Welcome aboard BBD!

Looks and sounds like you've got a good plan and you're well on your way! congrats!

[Beegs]

Sweet!

[JEFFTATE]

There is nothing wrong with a Hugger Orange 69 Camaro !
Welcome aboard !

[BonzoHansen]

Not bad for a Camaro w/no vent windows. :)

[billybobdupree]

"JEFFTATE,There is nothing wrong with a Hugger Orange 69 Camaro !"
thanks jeff for my new daily affirmation, i'll say " There is nothing wrong with a Hugger Orange 69 Camaro !" to myself over and over in order to get over the fact that i got stuck with an orange one. :guilty:

"BonzoHansen Not bad for a Camaro w/no vent windows."
and bonzo i love the wheel/tire package you have carefully selected for your 67.:lmao:

But seriously guys, I appreciate all of the welcomes and light bantering!
Glad to be on this forum, and I hope to share as much or more, than the advice and guidance that I receive.

[Bow Tie 67]

Welcome aboard!!

[rolltide]

Just a note...in this day, nobody is stuck with a '69 Camaro. I like your decisions for drivetrain and I've recently seen an installation of a fourth gen rack and pinion that looked great. You'll have an excellent car when you're done. Keep posting pictures.

and Jeff...you do orange proud!

[billybobdupree]

thanks for the kind words... i will post pics as i go. right now i am so swamped with everything else in life that i pretty much only get to work Sundays on the car. if only there were about 20 of me...

[Bill Howell]

Welcome aboard Billy Bob.
That has been my nick name for years....lol
Sounds like you have things under control, but feel free to ask for help as needed.
and as always, pictures please.