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    1. #1
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      1969 Camaro Build

      I had to sell our 67 Camaro back in 2004. I figured I would buy another project in a few years when things got better. Things getting better took a long time and wow these cars are expensive now. Even the basket cases.

      Anyways, we found this gem of a project last week and although it looks rough, it's really in pretty good shape.














      The interior isn't missing much. Should be good enough for a while.






      I'm not sure how carried away we will get under the hood.




      The plan is to build a fun commuter to get me back and forth between San Diego and Phoenix. Ya Ya I should get a Honda for such activities but life is too short to drive a boring vehicle.

      Let the fun begin...


    2. #2
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      Nice Start! So LS?

    3. #3
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      Blast it primer it, 6.2 and trans of your choice, A/C, I'd drive it!
      Steve68- 1968 Camaro SS LSX T56, 12bolt 3:90's, 18" Fikse Profil 13s, Deep Fathom Green paint, Spearcos, just bunch of old junk because another member said so, LOL



      70 Nova SS street/drag 454, T400, 3:55, ugly!

    4. #4
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      Quote Originally Posted by srode View Post
      Nice Start! So LS?

      Definitely some sort of LS based engine.

    5. #5
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      Quote Originally Posted by Steve68 View Post
      Blast it primer it, 6.2 and trans of your choice, A/C, I'd drive it!
      That's pretty much the plan. I keep forgetting about the A/C. I better do some research on that too. Is Vintage Air still the choice for aftermarket A/C?

    6. #6
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      Yes, I have one, not installed, you could even modernize a factory unit, pretty sure there's still couple of other companies also,
      Steve68- 1968 Camaro SS LSX T56, 12bolt 3:90's, 18" Fikse Profil 13s, Deep Fathom Green paint, Spearcos, just bunch of old junk because another member said so, LOL



      70 Nova SS street/drag 454, T400, 3:55, ugly!

    7. #7
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      Ah the joys of buying old cars that haven't been on the road since 1987. The yahoos before us actually sand blasted a lot of the car. There is sand all over the place. They at least used duct tape to cover things. LOL












      Things are coming apart nicely.


    8. #8
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      Anyone know what these 3 tabs are for?


    9. #9
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      Looks like a great start.
      My half a$$ed build thread.https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...elle-6-0-4L60E

      Tighten it till it strips & back it off a quarter turn.

    10. #10
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      Mounting tabs for the headlight buckets, non RS.

      Name:  Screenshot 2022-06-20 at 09-27-39 Camaro Factory Options.png
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Size:  680.7 KB

      You might want to access or print off an assembly manual for your restoration.
      https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/...ction-Manuals/

    11. #11
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      Nice solid looking project.

      Don
      1969 Camaro - LSA 6L90E AME sub/IRS
      1957 Buick Estate Wagon
      1959 El Camino - Ironworks frame
      1956 Cameo - full C5 suspension/drivetrain
      1959 Apache Fleetside

    12. #12
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      Quote Originally Posted by slazisme View Post
      Mounting tabs for the headlight buckets, non RS.

      Name:  Screenshot 2022-06-20 at 09-27-39 Camaro Factory Options.png
Views: 291
Size:  680.7 KB

      You might want to access or print off an assembly manual for your restoration.
      https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/...ction-Manuals/

      Very cool! Thanks

    13. #13
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      Quote Originally Posted by dhutton View Post
      Nice solid looking project.

      Don

      So far so good. Haven't found any big surprises so that's nice.





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