1969 Camaro with serious professional help from Prodigy Customs

[69camaro505]

Pictures of the car I'm starting with and initial plans, although as everyone knows, plans subject to change:

This is a link to some current pictures if my car. I'll also post some pictures directly (without using snapfish).

http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=3450437009/a=37817942_37817942/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=comcast2/ (http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=3450437009/a=37817942_37817942/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=comcast2/)

1. Paint and bodywork:
a. new LH fender
b. new RH fender
c. new cowl induction hood
d. possible new LH quarter panel
e. probable new RH quarter panel
f. probable new rear deck panel (panel between trunk and rear window)
g. suspect slight rust at front lower doors
h. suspect small rusted area in trunk ?patch or new trunk floor
i. possible vinyl top? vs painted white top vs eliminate vinyl top
j. probable blue paint with white Z28 stripes

2. Suspension installation:
a. new DSE front subframe
b. DSE frame connectors
c. DSE quadra-link
d DSE minitubs

3. Drivetrain
a. Turn-Key LS3 or similar
b. Keisler T-56 6 speed or similar

4. Interior installation
a. TMI products houndstooth seat covers and foam or Arizen Houndstooth seats
b. carpet
c. headliner

5. Brake installation BAER 6p or similar

6. Wheel fitment Forgeline SP3S 20" rear 19" front

All other details to be determined based on budget and time constraints.

Overall, I'm after a 1969 Camaro that drives and handles nice with a decent ride and performance equal to or greater than new modern sports cars.

The car arrived at Prodigy Customs 1 week ago for their expert paint and body and suspension work. I'm lucky that they agreed to help me out with this project, I feel good that my car is in such good hands.

[69camaro505]

Pictures of the car before any work has been done.

[Gitter Dun]

That is a solid looking car, Frank is gonna do a great job. Are you changing the color?

[Rick D]

Looks nice can wait to see it come together.

[ProdigyCustoms]

It is a unbelievable car to start with. It needs quarters and some floor patches, but for what we normally see this is a sweetheart.

He has a really nice paint scheme ( it is his to devulge) and wheel combo picked, and dressing it with all DSE goodies.

This will be one hot looking car.

[John Wright]

I see it has A/C....keeping that or switching to Vintage Air?

[Motown 454]

It looks like a nice place to start, with some sweet parts going in. Frank and the boys will do thier magic and you'll have a sweet ride. Good Luck with you build.

[ProdigyCustoms]

I see it has A/C....keeping that or switching to Vintage Air?

It is getting one our our Vintage Air Gen Iv with out hidden hose routing.

I will be pulling the factory A/C package and selling it complete.

Want it?

[elitecustombody]

Frank, do you sell Vintage Air Gen Iv system with hidden hoses? What's the cost?

[ProdigyCustoms]

We provide the extra hose kit and the plates to run it through the blower motor and kick panel. We add then at no additional cost to the kit. the kit price for a complete system is $1295 and we cover the shipping (about $100 value)

[69camaro505]

That is a solid looking car, Frank is gonna do a great job. Are you changing the color?

Yes, I'm changing the color to blue, I'm looking for a royal blue, (maybe Viper GTS or Corvette Admiral or Lexus Spectra Mica) with black or Arctic White Z28 stripes.

I'm not sure whether to put the vinyl top back on.

[69camaro505]

Looks nice can wait to see it come together.

Thanks for the support.

[69camaro505]

It looks like a nice place to start, with some sweet parts going in. Frank and the boys will do thier magic and you'll have a sweet ride. Good Luck with you build.

Thanks. I definitely feel that my car is in good hands with Frank and the crew at Prodigy Customs.

Your car is coming along great. It's obvious your builder is very talented. I'm looking forward to updates on your project.

[turbo kid]

Excellent start.Gotta love them 69 camaros.

[Motown 454]

My brother lives in Florida. Every time I go there I want to go see Franks Shop but don't want to bug him. Someday.

[ProdigyCustoms]

My brother lives in Florida. Every time I go there I want to go see Franks Shop but don't want to bug him. Someday.

Anytime man, we get a few visitors a week with the Big Mouse (Disney) 30 minutes away. Lots of dads slip away for a little break!

The shop is NOTHING like you would expect, but the stuff that is around there is pretty cool.

[John Wright]

It is getting one our our Vintage Air Gen Iv with out hidden hose routing.

I will be pulling the factory A/C package and selling it complete.

Want it?........................The shop is NOTHING like you would expect, but the stuff that is around there is pretty cool
Frank, you're too modest regarding your shop and all that goes on there....you have a great operation.

About the A/C stuff....I'm thinking hard about the VA IV stuff and if I could get it to work in my 70 or not....you quoted something like $1100 for a kit without a compressor (I think it was in another thread somewhere)...anyway still planning and schemeing for the future. Working hard to put up a shop right now so my car is on hold for the meantime.

[bonecrrusher]

How far are you from the coast/ I95?

I drive to Vero Beach every year from Charlotte at least once a year, I wouldn't mind stopping by one of these trips....

[69camaro505]

Anytime man, we get a few visitors a week with the Big Mouse (Disney) 30 minutes away. Lots of dads slip away for a little break!

The shop is NOTHING like you would expect, but the stuff that is around there is pretty cool.

Sounds like I may need to plan a "family trip" to Disney World, maybe this Fall would work out good. How is the weather down there in the Fall months?

[ProdigyCustoms]

Weather is awesome in September / October. But it is hell in July / August!

[ProdigyCustoms]

How far are you from the coast/ I95?

I drive to Vero Beach every year from Charlotte at least once a year, I wouldn't mind stopping by one of these trips....

45 miles from Daytona straight up I 4

[meenaggie]

Any updates on the new paint or suspension? Looks like it will be a very nice car with the parts and shop you have selected. Oh, and my vote is loose the vinyl top.

[T_Raven]

Subscribing

[susniand]

Weather is awesome in September / October. But it is hell in July / August!

Hell yeah !

[69camaro505]

Any updates on the new paint or suspension? Looks like it will be a very nice car with the parts and shop you have selected. Oh, and my vote is loose the vinyl top.

I spoke with Frank recently, the project is underway (dismantling, stripping paint, etc.). I will post pictures when available.

I am leaning towards not replacing the vinyl top. I have thought about going 2 tone with the top painted the same white as stripes, but I haven't seen this done before and am not sure if it would look good, (sort of like the 2 tone '55 Chevy's). Any opinions?

Does anyone have any pictures of a 2 tone first gen Camaro?

[69camaro505]

Here are some pictures of some of the work done so far. I received these several weeks ago, but I just haven't had time to post them. It's really cool seeing the progress on the camaro.

[69camaro505]

I received these pics about a month ago. I have decided on Lexus Spectra Blue Mica with GM Arctic White Z-28 stripes. Engine, transmission, brakes are still unfinalized.

[69camaro505]

Bodywork coming along.

I have decided on Forgeline SP3P wheels 20 x 12 and 19 x 10 with Nitto tires.

[69camaro505]

Some new pics to post. These were received some time ago.

[69camaro505]

Today was a great day for me. Seeing my car painted was unbelievable. Frank and the crew at Prodigy Customs are doing a great job. More pictures to come.

[wellis77]

That's beautiful! What color is that?

[jy211]

Today was a great day for me. Seeing my car painted was unbelievable. Frank and the crew at Prodigy Customs are doing a great job. More pictures to come.

That's a great color blue! Can't wait to get to that point with my project...

[trapin]

Anytime man, we get a few visitors a week with the Big Mouse (Disney) 30 minutes away. Lots of dads slip away for a little break!

The shop is NOTHING like you would expect, but the stuff that is around there is pretty cool.
I did that myself a few years ago and got to hear the original Prodigy Camaro start for the first time.

Ears are still ringin'.........

[whayden2003]

Great choice on the blue with white. Frank is that booth up against a block wall on one side sweet way to save space. How is the 45 of the booth at the top attached.

[steelerguy]

Very nice!

[ProdigyCustoms]

The booth walls are block and the roof is 2 Binks roofs (45' long) screwed into the block. We built it that big so we can paint everything at one time, same can of pint, same air pressure, same weather same amount of coats to assure everything is the same color

[ProdigyCustoms]

Very nice!

Your next! Well, not next but a few in front of you.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Guys, the blue is killer! This is a color the owner picked out. It is a difficult color to shot pics in the booth. I cannot wait to get it outside, this color should make the sun need shades!

[wellis77]

is it a factory color or custom mix? codes/names/anything?

[jy211]

Your next! Well, not next but a few in front of you.

You lucky SOB :) lol

[HOSTILETAKEOVER]

69Camaro505,

I just left Frank's shop and poked my head into the paint booth on the way out the door. HOLY Shiznit!!!!!!!! Your car looks beautiful. That blue looks a mile deep. You will be very pleased.

[69camaro505]

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[GHOSTDANCER]

Those colors look great !

[69camaro505]

That's beautiful! What color is that?

Thanks.

It's Lexus Spectra Blue Mica with GM Arctic White stripes.

[69camaro505]

Thanks for the positive comments, everyone. I can hardly wait to see it in person.

[wellis77]

Thanks for the color. Your camaro is beautiful and the white stripes are a perfect match!

[LeighP]

Wow, stand out colour choice!!!!!

[CamaroBlood5150]

hey 69camaro505.... your car looks amazing! when it's all put back together, what kinda chrome do you plan to use on the side of the car? do you plan on using a chrome skirt with the chrome lining around the wheel wells or are you just gonna stick with chrome skirt?

[Vinz68]

That's a really nice blue!! Good choice

[ROACHZ28]

That blue looks AWESOME!!!

[Motown 454]

Thats a gorgeous color! Nice job deciding on it, the car looks awesome. Nice job Frank.

[wblanton]

AWESOME!!! Wouldn't expect anything less from Frank and the crew.

[69X22]

The car looks awesome! I think ole Frank is running a assemble line with these Camaros, cus he whips them out pretty quick and they are always awesome.

[Ripped]

Looking great.

How did you end up selecting your colour?

[ProdigyCustoms]

hey 69camaro505.... your car looks amazing! when it's all put back together, what kinda chrome do you plan to use on the side of the car? do you plan on using a chrome skirt with the chrome lining around the wheel wells or are you just gonna stick with chrome skirt?

We are starting to sand and buff now, but have PRI in the way this week. Plus we "added" a little more to the scope of work so this one will pop over the holidays.

As for trim, the car will recieve the full trim package including the original SS350 badges, rocker and wheel well trim. With some HTM finish SP3Ps and polished lips. should brighten the metalics even more if that is even possible!

[Gandalf]

Great color choice - paint looks awesome! Can't wait to see this color outside in the sun.