Another 69 Camaro RestoMod....with a twist. Project "Midnight Phoenix"

[Snowcatter]

Thought I would share my latest build. A very badly wrecked 2013 ZL1 camaro is reborn in a 69 body.
2013 ZL1 components include, Engine, Transmission, Main Harness, all Electronics, Dash, HVAC, console, Seats, ABS, TPMS, Brakes, Onstar, XM, Mirrors, Door Handles, Latches, etc.
1969 Camaro Body, Art Morrison Front and rear IRS assemblies.

My build plan is to integrate everything possible from the 2013 into the 69 body, Utilize Art Morrison front clip and IRS
in the rear allowing me to retain wheel sensor hub assemblies for the ABS, traction control etc. I have the pedals, Dash, HVAC unit & main
harness installed and so far it is turning out better than I could have hoped. I am currently trying to sort out how i'm going to feed this
baby with fuel...I got myself a RestoMod tank from Rick's that utilizes the ZL1 fuel pump, but my dilemma is how to best deal with the evap
system...delete it or retrofit it. I haven't been able to find any info on how to delete it and keep the ECM from throwing codes. I have always
hated where the stock fuel fill is on a 69 so I decided to add the 5th gen fuel door as well ;)

[Snowcatter]

Some pics of the dash install...

[Snowcatter]

Installing the pedals....


Installing the HVAC unit...I was very surprised it actually fits in there.

[Snowcatter]

Much better way to feed the beast...

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Final fitting the dash, Installing the main harness and powering this baby up....

[xHarrell]

Nice build, doing one of my own as well. 2010 2SS into 69. Did you tig the heater core lines back together?

[Snowcatter]

Yes, I dig TIG weld the heater core lines to extend them so they would reach through the firewall.

Nice build, doing one of my own as well. 2010 2SS into 69. Did you tig the heater core lines back together?

[xHarrell]

Thanks for the reply, what about the ac lines? You going to extend them too or just make a recess in the firewall?

[130fe]

Nice, looks like it will be a fun project!

[Senek67RS]

Is there anyone else other than me that hopes the person that was driving that car ended up ok? :-\

[Snowcatter]

Is there anyone else other than me that hopes the person that was driving that car ended up ok? :-\

You are definitely not the only one...I had been trying to secure the donor car at auction for over a year and they always sell for ridiculously high numbers. I was able to grab this one within my budget because it was so badly damaged. It had bio hazard stickers all over it and I was very concerned with what I was going to find inside. When the shipper dropped it off I dragged it into the garage to size it up and one of the first things I found was a drawing that had been done by a kid and I immediately started fearing the worst and knew I had to learn the fate of the driver. As I was digging around in the car there was no evidence of blood anywhere and was able to find a few clues to the identity of the owner. My wife was able to find him on Facebook and learned that he had indeed survived the crash with only a broken leg and a chipped tooth. He swears that car saved his life and him and I have remained in contact throughout this build. He's active duty air Force and is super excited to see his baby live on in a new body.

[Revvv]

You are definitely not the only one...I had been trying to secure the donor car at auction for over a year and they always sell for ridiculously high numbers. I was able to grab this one within my budget because it was so badly damaged. It had bio hazard stickers all over it and I was very concerned with what I was going to find inside. When the shipper dropped it off I dragged it into the garage to size it up and one of the first things I found was a drawing that had been done by a kid and I immediately started fearing the worst and knew I had to learn the fate of the driver. As I was digging around in the car there was no evidence of blood anywhere and was able to find a few clues to the identity of the owner. My wife was able to find him on Facebook and learned that he had indeed survived the crash with only a broken leg and a chipped tooth. He swears that car saved his life and him and I have remained in contact throughout this build. He's active duty air Force and is super excited to see his baby live on in a new body.

That is a miraculous story. I was certain there was a fatality when I saw the 2013 Camaro.

[slimjim]

sweet project, I'm doing one similar, eager to see how you tackle it.

[Bradfords_garage]

Looks like a really cool build!! And I was very relieved to scroll and find this report on the state of the driver. Whew!

Looking forward to watching. Subscribed.

You are definitely not the only one...I had been trying to secure the donor car at auction for over a year and they always sell for ridiculously high numbers. I was able to grab this one within my budget because it was so badly damaged. It had bio hazard stickers all over it and I was very concerned with what I was going to find inside. When the shipper dropped it off I dragged it into the garage to size it up and one of the first things I found was a drawing that had been done by a kid and I immediately started fearing the worst and knew I had to learn the fate of the driver. As I was digging around in the car there was no evidence of blood anywhere and was able to find a few clues to the identity of the owner. My wife was able to find him on Facebook and learned that he had indeed survived the crash with only a broken leg and a chipped tooth. He swears that car saved his life and him and I have remained in contact throughout this build. He's active duty air Force and is super excited to see his baby live on in a new body.

[Crazy Horse]

You are definitely not the only one...I had been trying to secure the donor car at auction for over a year and they always sell for ridiculously high numbers. I was able to grab this one within my budget because it was so badly damaged. It had bio hazard stickers all over it and I was very concerned with what I was going to find inside. When the shipper dropped it off I dragged it into the garage to size it up and one of the first things I found was a drawing that had been done by a kid and I immediately started fearing the worst and knew I had to learn the fate of the driver. As I was digging around in the car there was no evidence of blood anywhere and was able to find a few clues to the identity of the owner. My wife was able to find him on Facebook and learned that he had indeed survived the crash with only a broken leg and a chipped tooth. He swears that car saved his life and him and I have remained in contact throughout this build. He's active duty air Force and is super excited to see his baby live on in a new body.

That is Fantastic!!!

[Snowcatter]

Oh and for the curious ones, he hit a mesquite tree doing approximately 50MPH sideways off a curved wet freeway onramp. The dude had an angel looking out for him that day.....

[tubbed69]

Great project,keep updates coming.Also really glad to hear great news of driver ok now.

[zen8125]

Just did the same swap. Except for the fuel lid. Amazing how similar the dash sizes are. Looks great.

[Snowcatter]

Just did the same swap. Except for the fuel lid. Amazing how similar the dash sizes are. Looks great.

Thanks! How did you deal with the fuel system on yours? did you delete the EVAP? Do you have a build thread posted anywhere? I still have a long ways to go on mine with many questions on how to deal with things like that...deleting the Mag Ride and electric power steering are others that need addressed. I don't want those annoying error messages and MIL light on everytime I fire it up.

[dhutton]

Cool project, looking forward to following along since I have a similar but less ambitious car.

Don