Post-deployment mild 69 Camaro build

[69_Willingham]

Hey everyone,

A little about myself, I am 30 and really know nothing about cars; total learn as you go guy. I was first on here 10 years ago with a long gone 67 Camaro, and after my recent deployment with the Army, I decided I wanted to get another 1st gen. I found a fairly rust-free, 69 with a built 408/Richmond 5 spd and 12 bolt posi 3.73 locally from a guy who garaged it for years. For the price (and beginning of summer) there was nothing better around, and I came in right under 30k. I am on a limited budget, and trying to get the best bang for the buck. I always had big dreams of custom subframes and big LS power, but I have retirement to save for and so I went with the "get the feet wet" route. I wont lie, I have stretched the project's scope and budget more then I would have liked. After doing a lot of reading and looking at cost/benefits, I realized that I would never need a fulltime autocross coilover/subframe with 300 series tires, therefore after some review my first call went to Mark Savitske. Here are the results so far:

Suspension:
SCC Stage 2 package with double adjustable shocks all around
2 inch front and rear drop with polys
SPC and DSE coils and control arms (upper/lower)
All new moog steering

Brakes:
Baer GT Plus 13 front
Baer Iron Sport Rear
I have a BBC with 7.5 inches of vacuum at idle, therefore I am going with a CPP Hydraboost

Engine:
396 punched out to 408
BIG cam, est to be 246-250 range
Downgraded from a 870 to 670, lot better driveability, I don't live at 7K like the engine/drag racer designed for Bandimere
Dual Spal cooling fans

Drivetrain:
Richmond 5 speed with true overdrive (.65-.75 or whatever it is)
12 Bolt posi 3.73

Wheels/Tires:
Rushforth Superspokes 18"
Nitto 555

Electrical:
Upgrade everything with the American Autowire
Full Autometer dash with Wideband for tuning

I love the way this thing handles, its like its on a rail. In all honesty, I don't think I would notice the difference right now between this setup and a full frame, at least not until my honeymoon phase is over.

Question:

I am looking to stiffen up the middle chassis and was looking at the Alston G-Connector setup, anyone run this? Its already stiff with the new leafs, poly and subframe connectors, but I am looking for a little more.

[LS7 Z/28]

Thank you for your service and have fun enjoying your car. It's really clean, I love that color. Good luck.

[69_Willingham]

Thanks,

I have never been a huge fan of Blue, but when I saw this car I had to have it. This is an extremely rare feeling for me, and I couldn't figure out why within 1 second of looking at the car I knew I was going to buy it. I usually take forever debating and looking at alternatives. About a month later my girlfriend and I were cleaning out my office and she asked me if I wanted to keep this binder from middle school. She handed it to me, and then the memories came back. I had that binder from 3rd grade to high school, and I had taped a car on the cover: a Dusk blue, white stripe 69 Z28. That's why when I first saw the car, I had the feeling, my subconscious inner kid was screaming at me to finally buy my dream car.

[BigRedSS]

Car looks great. Love the color combo and the wheels compliment it really well too!

[camarodude87]

nice car

[Mrgwrnch]

What more do you need, it's all right in front of you. Beautiful car!

[David Sloan]

Thank you for your service .
Cool story an beautiful car

[Motown 454]

Welcome home, glad your safe. It looks like a nice car, it should be fun to drive.

[69_Willingham]

Thanks for the support guys!

Does anyone have any experience with the Alston G-Connector system?