Found my next project car - 69 SS convertible

[Nine Ball]

I looked far and wide for other vehicles besides 1969 Camaros, but I love them too much. My first car ever was a 69 Camaro, so they hold that special appeal with me.

I've been shopping for about 3 months now, and finally found the perfect car for my project needs. Its an authentic X55 code SS-350 convertible with the correct code 72 hugger orange paint. 4-speed with late model GM crate engine (centerbolt covers), and still has the numbers matching tranny and 12-bolt rearend.

The car is up in Tennessee, so I'll be dragging my empty trailer with me to drive to the Bowling Green race on Aug 6, and pick it up on the way there. I'm sure to have the slowest trailer queen at the event!

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Here is the info from the ad:

This is a beautiful and true 1969 SS350, X55, Hugger Orange, 4 Speed, Camero Convertible. This car was frame-off restored approx. in 1994. It has been kept in really great condition. The color Hugger Orange is correct for this car, the rear end is a 12 bolt, 4:10 ratio with correct codes, the 4 speed is a Muncie matching number, the engine is a new Chevy 350 crate engine with Edlebrock carb and GM aluminum intake. Power top works great with 2 new cylinders. The SS wheels are good with good rubber. Paint is near perfect or a 8.5 out of 10. Stripping is good. Convertible top has a few tears and the center bow is missing, but I do have a replacement. Interior is average. Gauges have been changed. Car runs out really great and shifts smooth. Fast take off with rear end set-up. Glass good and everything works, except speedo and it is disconnected. Body is smooth and straight and NO bubbles. New exhaust with Flowmasters. After market radio with CD player. Power steering and front disc brakes. All floor and trunk pans good.

Plans for the car include tearing it to pieces completely, replacing any worn items, detailing the underside, powdercoting just about everything, smoothing the firewall, adding A/C, and custom fabbing up a twin-turbo kit for an LS6 engine (already purchased). Full suspension work and frame stiffening measures, and some nice 18" wheels with big brakes. Possibly an RS headlight kit conversion. I might even add the late model Year One SS style hood and Trans Am rear wing and have them painted to match my 99 SS:

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A matching pair? :git:

Tony

[MuscleRodz]

A matching pair would be cool. Looks like a nice car to tear apart. What kind of exhaust is on your 99 SS?

Mike

[ViperBlue68]

Looks like a clean car Tony Congrats!! I cant wait to see when it progresses into the beast your imagining...hopefully we'll see a rendering or something soon.

[daryn67]

Congrats on the new purchase. That first car thing is hard to get over isnt it. Looks like you found a perfect canidate.



Daryn

[Nine Ball]

A matching pair would be cool. Looks like a nice car to tear apart. What kind of exhaust is on your 99 SS?

Mike

SLP center-mount exhaust system. It was a factory option on the '01-02 SS Camaros. I purchased it seperately and painted/installed it.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Glad to hear you found a new project, Tony! The H.O. looks awesome! Even if you go with a cowl hood, still do the ZL1 type stripe (ala baldwin montion '69). Those two cars are going to be awsome together at shows.

[Steve1968LS2]

Very nice.. gotta love Hugger Orange..

What did you pay for her? If you don't mine me asking.. Tearing apart nice cars does seem to be a sickness we share.. lol

[Nine Ball]

$25k

Starting with clean cars saves a TON of time if the body is straight and rust-free. I used to do bodywork and rust repair, but now that stuff depresses me to deal with. haha

[Steve1968LS2]

Good price for a clean SS very with a manual trans.. Gonna mini-tub and 4 link it?

[Nine Ball]

doubt I'll mini-tub it. Thats a whole lot of work for a convertible, with hardly any gains. Most people thought my red one was tubbed since the wheels were deep dished. This one won't be drag raced like the last one, since I'll have a drag car running first.

[69rs]

Dang Tony! You're project cars are nicer than mine will be finished!:icon996:

[69rs]

Oh, I'm glad to see that you went with a 69. It's my favorite too! And the RS front end would be :cool: !!

[David Sloan]

Hi Tony
Nice project you got there!!! It was good to talk to you at the alabama power tour stop. If you get over to Ga. give me a call maybe we could hook up!! Come by the shop hang out, talk cars.
Cant wait to see the progress on this one!!
678-873-6578

[69Nova]

Wow a twin turbo LS6, with that kind of engine what are your power goals. Good luck with this one.

Andrew Petty

[Nine Ball]

I'd like to see 750 rwhp conservatively. Probably will run it around 500 rwhp for crusing though, just by turning the boost knob down.

Tony

[steemin]

Tony,
You certainly work quick! Nice starting point. Hugger Orange is my favorite color on the 69's. I look forward to the updates..
Scott

[Streetking]

Sweet!, Tony don't sell this one until I aleast get a ride!!! :hammer:

SW

[Bill Howell]

I wish I would have know this two days ago, I could have brought it to you. I left Pigeon Forge Tuesday and spent last night here in Amarillo. Not exactly in your back yard but a heck of alot closer than the 1200 miles one way you are facing. Of course if it is in west Tn. then not so far.(Clue in the first picture tells me it may be near Memphis or at least on the west side of state)
Oh Well........

[Steve Chryssos]

Now you tell him. :hand:

Nice ride Tony.
/Steevo

[Nine Ball]

Thanks for the belated offer Bill. I'm actually attending our 2nd drag racing series event in Bowling Green on Aug 6th, and this car happens to be on the way there anyways. So, it sorta worked out nicely.

The car is in Union City, TN, so you were correct.

[CDJr]

Kewl deal Tony. Was hopin youd find a first-gen Firebird first, but the Camaro will do hehe. You gonna restore the fuzzy dice hanging from the mirror or leave em original?