Pro street to Pro-touring 69 Z28!!

[crazyfireman]

I have plans on molding this 1969 Pro-Street Camaro into a pro-touring car. I would like to hopefully sell off the narrowed Dana 60 rear end with 4 link, modernize the interior (I know it looks sweet!!) and sell the motor and convert it to a LS1, and 4l60E. There are alot of these cars out there I just want to know if you think it is feasible to convert these cars or just start with a stocker? I am wanting to have a car I will keep for years to come so this is not a quick investment but a keeper! I was hoping to do a series in a magazine to document if it is cost effective so we will see if any magazines feel it is worthy of a series. Let me know what you think, this time I will listen!!
View a slideshow of what i am working with at:

http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i295/crazyfireman/?action=view&current=82015966.pbw

[crazyfireman]

I know, I know the red piping is SWEET!!!

[Code Red]

do it

[crazyfireman]

I am thinking I can tuck some nice Rushforth 20x12s in the rear with 19s up front??

[NOPANTS-68]

save that poor car and do it!





just stay away from this new west coast 20 and 22 x 15 rear wheel thing that's going on out here. The look is just retarded.

[Memphis]

^Yeah they just look like a "bling" version of pro street lol.

[Paul_J]

Isn't that what Steve Rupp did with Bad Penny? I say do it.

[crazyfireman]

I didnt know that is what Steve did...I hope I can sell off some of these parts to fund the car.

[Paul_J]

Here is a thread that was asking for more info about Steve's build but nothing came of it.

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52662&highlight=bad+penny

Mr Rupp, we need you.............

[69TAPoser]

Well, I guess I will go against the grain on this one. I know this is pro-touring.com, but I say leave it Pro Street. And no I don't have a mullet or wear wrestling shoes. :)

Upgrade the interior (junk the carpet, seat covers and steering wheel), upgrade the wheels, lose the fake hose covering under the hood and maybe tone down some of the chrome.

I actually like Pro Street cars and have been considering building a more modern version of Pro Street (I saw someone using a new name for this?) for my next project.

I like the big tucked in rear tires and the blower sticking thru the hood. Reminds me of my old hot wheels cars I guess.

Let the flaming begin. :)

Phil

[twosaturns]

1985 called. they want their car back.


seriously, I'm sure when this car was built we ALL would have thought it was cool.
the '69 camaro is this generations '55 chevy; it's been built in every incarnation, and when that 'look' gets dated, it gets 'modernized' to look current.
I think in 20 years there will be a market for chrome trim and door handles, 'cause everyone will be wanting to put them back on!

[drflex]

20' mickey T s/r's, stock interior no cage, fuel injected big block with nitrous, flat or stock cowl hood.

[SatisTraction]

go for it but 20's on a 1st gen look horrible. they look like overblown toys.

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28795&d=1235790124

[crazyfireman]

To each his own, if everybody liked the same thing life would be boring!

[6'9"Witha69]

I guess the real question is, Will you listen this time?:poke:

[crazyfireman]

I plan on it!

[dhutton]

I think you will get pennies on the dollar parting that car out. I would try to sell it first and then look for a shell or plane Jane to build.

[TonyL]

I didnt know that is what Steve did...I hope I can sell off some of these parts to fund the car.

Steves car was pro-street at one point, but not when he bought it. The former owner did the original transformation.

[78 Type-LT]

build it..it looks clean overall

[TonyHuntimer]

The body looks great in the pics. Paint and body are very expensive ticket items on any car. If those items are as nice as they look, you could just keep the car and convert it...if you really want a Pro-touring Camaro. If you like Pro-street, just update the interior and call it good. Then build a different car.

[crazyfireman]

I dont mind so much the pro-street but I really want driveability. I may be able to detune the motor a little and add a OD tranny, and narrowed 12 bolt

[PleaseNoSteve]

I think it is a great idea. Cant wait to see the updates.

[jackfrost]

the great thing about that car is that you can slowly change it over to PT, and still be able to drive it along the way.

if you start with a shell, you won't get to drive it for a LONG time. and that's no fun.

[crazyfireman]

I totally agree.

[Motown 454]

I think it would be a nice project I'd do it.

[Tucks69]

the great thing about that car is that you can slowly change it over to PT, and still be able to drive it along the way.

if you start with a shell, you won't get to drive it for a LONG time. and that's no fun.

X2 I,m with Jackfrost, drive it and change it as you go. I took my 69 apart 3 years ago and it is still a shell at the moment!! I like the way the guy in the thread below is doing his project.

By the way I liked your Camaro you had at RTTH4!!

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54794

Michael

[crazyfireman]

Thanks, I know I should have kept the 67, but what the hell I will build this one up and move on.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

what you should have did was listen to me.. ahhaha

[crazyfireman]

I am stubborn I guess, but hey I have a 69 once again and will have it for years to come! wanna buy some wheels??? You should tub out Vengeance, buy my interior and you would be set!!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

meh.. i got 3 spare sets of wheels that i was stupid enough to stack up.. so i guess thats out.

sides.. its too bling for the darkside, lord Vader would have my neck!

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[BMF Machine]

Car looks awsome as is. A little here and theres and it would be a very stylish Pro-Tourer. However you decide? That is a cool car and it can look cooler!

[crazyfireman]

Well the good thing is my wife really likes the car, but really doesnt like the looks of that thingy sticking out of the hood! It helps alot to have your wife on board with it!

[slownova73]

damn that toy car looked real at first lol, love the red interior

[Vegas69]

No question I'd convert your current car. That's the most economical way to do it not to mention having wheels to drive. Pro-street has it's place but you can accelerate and handle at the same time.

[Zanie]

There is a handful of people that are still building cars for this look. I would think you could get good money selling to the right guy. Let somebody else update the interior and put the latest big hoop pro streeter wheels on there.
Those rear wheel openings look like they may have been stretched. If thats true, a pro-touring sized wheel-tire is gonna look small......no?

[Zanie]

Remember back 20 years ago when everybody was undoing their gasser cars? and now they are cool again?

Well.....Just sit on that Camaro for 15 years or so and it will be all the rage!!!

[Vegas69]

Doubt it....it was really hard to make them turn 15 years ago.

[crazyfireman]

The rear wheel wells are stock not stretched. The only real mod is the tubbed rear. I am definately going to go for it, 42-8 is good enough advice for me! I will start a project thread soon, and hopefully will begin some changes soon!

[Motown 454]

Good excuse to get a carbon fiber hood , get rid of that stick up thingy you'll need a new hood

[crazyfireman]

Update:: I was fortunate that a guy REALLY wanted the Pro Street 69 and paid me a nice chunk of change for it. I was able to buy this 67, which was fully redone with new EVERYTHING, and put right around 10k in my pocket!! This car almost looks identical to the 67 that I regretably sold. I already have tubular control arms, 12" discs, and Hotchkis springs so ride height will be coming down this week.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/08/BWLnQQWkKGrHgoOKigEjlLmetkBKY9GskC_-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/08/2r4QBGkKGrHgoOKjEEjlLms8hBKY9H7wqCw-1.jpg

[crazyfireman]

New deluxe interior, carpet, laser straight paint, all new chrome, taillights, suspension etc

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Game!.. get to it!

[Tucks69]

Nice!!

[Andreasu]

You 'gotta save that beautiful piece of art! : D

Hide the engine under a new hood or a scoop, Get some classic rally wheels : D

I just love 1st gen camaro's : )

[compos mentis]

That '67 looks good...

You could teach the Cleveland Indians and Pittsburgh Pirates a thing or two about horsetradin':1st:

[crazyfireman]

That is funny you say that, my wife says I have commitment issues! But I honestly plan on keeping this 67.

[tones2SS]

That is funny you say that, my wife says I have commitment issues! But I honestly plan on keeping this 67.

You say that now!! lol (Just kidding.)
That's a nice looking car you got there. Nice score!:1st:

[67speedfreak]

Love the new car.

I always liked 67-68 better than 69's.

Brian

[130fe]

Danny, will this will be the end of your year long trading adventure? I thought you were going to have to get a used car license for all of the deals. Call me tomorrow if you get a chance.

[Zanie]

That's a beautiful 67. Glad to see the pro streeter found a good home.

[Gordz32]

I'm not sure what the front suspension on the car was but I'm pretty sure the rear was 4-linked with a dana 60 when he got it as well as a bbc.

[crazyfireman]

You knew the car?

[Tucks69]

You coming to RTTH5 with the new car?

[crazyfireman]

I plan on it!