Yes, I'm building ANOTHER 69 Camaro!

[Nine Ball]

As you guys may know, I sold my supercharged LS6 equipped red '69 Camaro SS (http://www.extremeg.net) coupe about a month ago. Its new home is up in Evansville, Indiana.

I picked up this clean hugger orange '69 SS convertible about 2 weeks ago, it was in Tennessee. Its a true X55 code SS-350, and a true code 72 hugger orange car. Best of all, it doesn't have a numbers matching engine, it has a later generation ZZ4 GM crate 350 in it......for now :devil:

I plan to detail this car out a bit more than the last one, especially the underbody. Haven't decided if I'll be using an aftermarket subframe or just restoring the stock one again like I did last time. On the rear, I'd like to lose the leaf springs this time and go with a nice coil-over and trailing arm type setup. I placed the order for some 18" iForged alloy wheels last week, they will be the newest model a split-5 spoke in high polish. I've also bought all of the RS headlight/grille/tail light parts and will convert it to an RS front end.

Under the hood, I plan on doing a custom twin-turbo LS6, targetting 700-750 rwhp conservatively on pump gas. This will be backed up with a nicely built T56 6-speed of course. I'll probably go with a silver/brushed/black theme this time, and not so much chrome and polish.

Interior-wise, i'll be adding late model seats with custom leather, and will probably have custom door panels made, and an updated dash. I want the interior to be classy, but more like a newer car. I already installed the new steering wheel shown in the photo below.

Not a bad car to start with, it has some paint and body flaws that I'll have to repair. The car was restored over 10 years ago, so it needs a freshening up and probably a repaint, as well as a new roof.

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I've been driving the car around quite a bit in the last week, it actually runs/drives pretty well for an old car. Just needs better handling and more power!

Tony

[Bill Howell]

I have been itching to hear your thoughts on this car once you actually saw it.
It looks like you are happy with it and sounds like a great plan you have in store for it. :cool:

BTW, I might be interested in some of your take off parts; wheels, engine, tranny. Let me know.

[Steve1968LS2]

Ha!! you're as bad as I am.. "Look at my pretty car, nice huh? Now here is how I am going to rip it apart and rebuild it.."

It's a disease I tell ya.. You and I just can't leave well enough alone, I think I like wrenching on them as much as driving them.. nice car Tony and I can't wait to see what ya do to it.

BTW.. did you get the pics I mailed you?

[Nine Ball]

haven't seen any pics Steve, when did you mail them?

[69Nova]

Nice car, I have been wating to see your next pro-touring project. My only sugestion is a aftermarket front subframe and maby the new DSE four link. But whatever you do with this car I will be a fan of it.

Andrew Petty

[jeffandre]

Great car, excellent plans. Are you trying to keep up with Streetking??? Following the progress will be a pleasure as usual! :hail:

[gen3bu]

i want the heads off the zz4. pm me if interested.

kevin

[Nine Ball]

I think I've found buyers for most of the stuff I'll be removing, but thanks for the offers. I won't pull this one to pieces until I gather up most of the replacement parts to go into the car.

[Steve1968LS2]

haven't seen any pics Steve, when did you mail them?

Last week.. Im sure they will show up.. damn slow TX mail :)

They are in a tube.. something to remember your last car by..

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Looks good, Tony! Keep us updated on the progress.

[dropit69]

damn...ill trade ya mine since your gonna rip it apart anyhow...mine needs alot more body work than that one but sounds like it getting cut anyhow..lol..well i tried at least..

[steemin]

[QUOTE=Nine Ball] I'll probably go with a silver/brushed/black theme this time, and not so much chrome and polish.
Tony,
I like that look
Should be way cool...
Scott

[F70t/a]

Damn that's sweet :naughty:

[zman1969]

nineball , i was a little bummed you didnt buy my 69 firebird convertible -I would of like to see my old car built up int neat p/t car , but every one has a favorite - ive had many 69 camaro's too oh BTW i did sell it . keep us up to date on on this project - esp if you can keep it on the ground with all that horsepower your plannin :cheers:
oh BTW i want a ride in that!!

[Travis B]

I'll probably go with a silver/brushed/black theme this time, and not so much chrome and polish.

Tony




You and me both hahahaha! I just ordered a set of wheels....the ones I pm'd you about with brushed centers and plan on carrying that theme with the rest of the car!

Sounds like a cool project that is a very nice car to start with! Whne do you plan on starting?

[Nine Ball]

I need to complete my drag car project first, so I probably won't rip this one to pieces until December. Its a nice car that I can enjoy as-is until I get all the parts for it. I'll probably just slap on the new wheels/tires, QA1 coil-overs, and some lowering blocks to make it look more custom for a while. It already has factory disk brakes with drilled rotors on it, haha.

[Travis B]

Are the iForged wheels you ordered on there site yet? I looked and I didn't see them???????? Are you going to mini tub the car?

[yody]

are you planning on running a cage with the convertable?

[Nine Ball]

Travis, the wheels are their newest design and aren't in the catalog yet. But, here are some pics of them on cars:

http://www.iforged.com/albums/album09/c5classic2.jpg
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http://www.iforged.com/albums/album31/redviper1.jpg
http://www.iforged.com/albums/album12/360modena.jpg

I ordered them in high polished.

Cody, I may add a rollbar to stiffen the car up, as well as provide a place to mount nice seatbelts/harnesses. Lap belts suck in a high HP car.

[Travis B]

Those look good Tony! very similar to what I just ordered from DPE.....

[Nine Ball]

yep, very similar to my C6 wheels. The DPE have rivets that go all the way around the lip, the iForged have rivets only between the spokes. The lug area on the DPE is also deeper inset. Thats about the only visual differences, subtle.