New to the site and pro-touring

[DaveO]

Hey everyone, just came over from Camaros.net and decided to register here, too - great info on both of these sites! Well I have a 69 Camaro that I bought a few weeks ago and I've decided to take this project in the pt direction. I'll be taking my time, researching A LOT, and trying to learn as much as I can because I've never tackled anything like this before.

So let me ask your thoughts on an overall plan of attack. I want to start with suspension and brakes (new UCA's, poly bushings, shocks/springs, sway bars, discs), then paint & body, then electrical once engine/trans is done. I'll probably do interior over time after the car is back on the road - it's in pretty good shape as it sits today although very "factory". Engine, trans & rear end work will be outsourced to a local shop after I start the body work. I know there's a lot more to it, but from a high level is this a reasonable approach? Any gotchas I should be aware of?

Finally, if there's anyone in the Portland, OR area, let me know, especially if you don't mind showing off what you've done - I could use all the help and inspiration I can get! Thx again everyone and look forward to talking with you in the future.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Welcome to the site, Dave. Your plan of attack sounds pretty good-- just make sure to complete any fabrication before the final bodywork is done. I would suggest roughing the car out, mocking everything up, doing all your fab work; then disassembling, final blocking and paint and finally, reassemble.

[derekf]

Welcome to the site, Dave. Got pics of the car as she sits?

[DaveO]

thx for the welcome. here's a pic before I started disassembly.