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/

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!