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Taylor1969
09-16-2007, 05:18 PM
Hey Guys,

Some of ya'll showed some interest in my 69 Camaro so I am keeping you all up to date.

Parts Breakdown:

383 Stroker/TH350 (I already have a 4L60e that will go in once the car is running reliably.
Intro Classic 18X9.5 and 18X8 rims w/ Nitto nt555 tires
8.5" nova rearend
ATS C5 Spindles
C5 Brakes in front
LS1 Rear brakes
Hydroboost with LS1 Master and SSBC PropBlock (mockup stages)
All stainless lines (brake, fuel, transmission cooler)
FlexCore Soft Lines
American Auto Wire Classic Update Kit (complete wiring harness)
GW Control Arm bushings and front and rear springs
Doug Thorley Tri-y Chrome headers
Pypes stainless xpipe w/ magnaflow mufflers
Aluminum Radiator w/ Lincoln Mark VIII Fan (yes... I have one Ford part on this car :))
IROC Serpentine Belt and accessory system
IROC steering box
SpeedTech Solid Aluminum Body Bushings
SpeedTech Adjustable Rod ends

earlier progress... https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31224

On to the pics:

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Taylor1969
09-16-2007, 05:19 PM
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(I need to clean this image up a bit.)
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Andrew McBride
09-16-2007, 05:21 PM
looks great! I bet your excited to see the car coming back together.
Smock67
09-16-2007, 05:26 PM
thats a nice lookin project you got there
Rybar
09-17-2007, 01:56 PM
Lookin good, so was your car originally Frost Green?
Taylor1969
09-17-2007, 02:01 PM
Lookin good, so was your car originally Frost Green?.

Yep - here is an earlier progress thread

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31224
Rybar
09-17-2007, 02:43 PM
That is awesome! I think our cars were very similar in original options: Base V8, RS package, 4-speed, Frost green w/ Vinyl top and green interior.

Got any pics of when you first started? I'd love to see those.

BTW, your project has progressed very nicely, you are doing an awesome job!
Taylor1969
09-17-2007, 05:05 PM
That is awesome! I think our cars were very similar in original options: Base V8, RS package, 4-speed, Frost green w/ Vinyl top and green interior.

Got any pics of when you first started? I'd love to see those.

BTW, your project has progressed very nicely, you are doing an awesome job!

I just hope that the end product comes out as nice as yours. When I first got my car your car and Tony Whatley's 69 SS really gave me a lot of inspiration. Steve Rupp's build is where I would like to be down the road.
rocketrod
09-17-2007, 05:09 PM
Looking good! Keep us posted!
class67
09-17-2007, 05:25 PM
. Steve Rupp's build is where I would like to be down the road.

Don't we all!
Taylor1969
09-25-2007, 05:04 PM
I got a question through PM... I thought that others may be interested as well...


To answer your more recent question - I shot the firewall with this gun: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=93305

It was done in the garage - I sweeped really well and wet the floor with a bucket of water before spraying. We have a 70 gallon air compressor, but with how low the air pressure is with the HvlP you should be okay with something smaller.


I don't think that I would do anything different - I think the the paint turned out really really well. I couldn't be happier with the texture or color. I originally shot the firewall with eastwood chasis black, but it was a huge mistake - it came right off with a little bit of laquer thinner.
69Panther
02-05-2008, 09:45 AM
I looked, and there it was....GONE.....:spank2:

OK so it is your carb....
Lookin real good.
Can't wait to see it run.
WayneE
02-05-2008, 12:19 PM
Looks good! I like those wheels.