Dennis' 1969 Camaro Build @ Dutchboys

[Sales@Dutchboys]

We have a few 69' Camaro's in the works at the shop, This is one of the most recent ones that we started over the summer. Unfortunately it fell into someones elses hands before it found its way to us.

Almost every panel that another shop welded on had to be cut back off and replaced with all new AMD sheet metal.

We will be installing all Detroit Speed suspension front and rear w/ JRI Coil overs. Engine plans will be a LS3 with a T56 combo.

Dennis' car will leave as a turn key car ready for him to enjoy logging miles on the highway and hitting the occasional auto-x.


As the car arrived.



Off to the blaster to see whats under the primer.



Welded to the table and ready to start cutting all apart.



Front and rear suspension on its way from Detroit Speed.



Upper cowl, cowl sides and dash getting replaced.



Getting all cut apart.




Firewall smoothed, cowl sides replaced, Upper cowl welded in, upper dash welded in, inner fenders and core support smoothed.





Also a few more pictures can be found on our website project page.


http://dutchboyshotrods.com/portfoli...r-1969-camaro/


I will be updating the thread as we progress on the car.

[Build-It-Break-it]

How bad was the previous install? Hard to tell from the pics but the panels that were removed didn't look bad?

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Originally Posted by Build-It-Break-it

How bad was the previous install? Hard to tell from the pics but the panels that were removed didn't look bad?

Very bad, When I get to the shop tomorrow I will post up some of the detailed pictures I took. The quarter panels were welded on crooked. They were poorly welded on. Overlapping previous panels. Doors and decklid never fit before welding quarters on. They sectioned in a new trunk floor, overlapping the joint and very bad mig welds. The list goes on and on. It was bad.
Mostly unnoticeable until the primer was off. They had bondo'd a lot of the areas to hide it. Then covered it in primer. Sad to see work like that happening. But it's not the first time we have been in this position after blasting a car.

[waynieZ]

Well at least he brought it to the right place now.

[Ketzer]

Wow. I see so many of these skeletons on here. Nothing left but the inner structure.
I guess maybe it equals out money-wise, but it seems like finding a solid shell and starting over would be the way to go? (IF you could find a shell, and if your conscience could stand scrapping this one after you already paid for it...)

Jeff-

[tubbed69]

Originally Posted by waynieZ

Well at least he brought it to the right place now.

Waynie your right,this will be a happy customer soon

[hersheys69z]

I agree I see so many cars on here with every panel replaced.
Wouldn't you be money ahead to just buy a new dynacorn body instead of buying a whole car and replacing all the sheet metal and then putting a complete aftermarket subframe in it too?
Seems crazy. I know the sheet metal and labor add up very quick.

Dutchboys any thoughts on this?

[JMitch19]

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[ScotI]

Originally Posted by hersheys69z

I agree I see so many cars on here with every panel replaced.
Wouldn't you be money ahead to just buy a new dynacorn body instead of buying a whole car and replacing all the sheet metal and then putting a complete aftermarket subframe in it too?
Seems crazy. I know the sheet metal and labor add up very quick.

Dutchboys any thoughts on this?

Seems the main issue is no legit VIN w/a Dynacorn (aftermarket) body.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by ScotI

Seems the main issue is no legit VIN w/a Dynacorn (aftermarket) body.

Not to get so far with the thread but I believe they had addressed this issue. Its ok you just have to get approval from DMV and a peace officer inspection. Basically a rebody and most end up with one car only. Let me see if I can find that thread.


oh, car looks great guys.