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Fender Bender
10-04-2005, 06:35 PM
Hi everyone,my name is Stan ,I live in southeast Pa,recently found this site and thought I would share my one year of progress on my 1969 Camaro.It started life as a 6 cly auto and was headed for the dragstrip when I found it.So far I have had the shell sandblasted and replaced the entire floorpan assy,trunk assy,tail panel, inner tail panel,both quarters,left rocker,inner(mini-tub) and outer wheel wells and roof panel.I sectioned the toe panels and patched the inner rockers.The sandblaster had it for 2 months last winter but this past spring and summer I got all the sheetmetal welded on and most of the bodywork done on the shell.I plated and smoothed the firewall and installed mini-tubs but not the crossmember.The plan for the rear suspension is the DSE 4-link,big brakes,17inch wheels and a Ford 9 inch rear.I am sure I can get a lot of great ideas from everyone here.I think it's a great site for sharing ideas.
907rs
10-04-2005, 06:53 PM
Welcome aboard, Stan. It looks like you have most of the tough stuff out of the way, now the fun begins. :thumbsup:
Autokraft
10-04-2005, 06:59 PM
Theres plenty of 69 Camaros to go around here thats for sure. Glad you stumbled across the site. You can get lots of help from just about anyone on this site. Just ask. Welcome aboard!

Kurt

www.autokraft.org
XcYZ
10-04-2005, 10:11 PM
Wow, the skeleton pic is something. You really put some time into the car.

Welcome aboard. :thumbsup:
evilzee28
10-04-2005, 11:54 PM
Welcome to the site Stan, i'm sure you'll get all of the information you need to help finish your car, it's looking good. After replacing all of those parts I guess it was hardly worth blasting the shell as there's not much of the original left huh? lol :unibrow:
MaxHarvard
10-05-2005, 06:58 AM
Wow, the skeleton pic is something. You really put some time into the car.

Welcome aboard. :thumbsup:

Just what i was thinking! :eek: :hail:
uneasyrider
10-05-2005, 07:40 AM
WOW, big project. :eek: It looks like it's turning out great! :thumbsup: I can tell you that there is nothing like the first time you get it on the road... and it over heats! :D LOL! No, it really is fun when it starts up for that first time and you get any bugs worked out and then take it on the first drive. Keep those pictures coming. ;) :D
BC69
10-05-2005, 07:42 AM
Cant get more "Body Off" then that. Welcome to the site...thanks for posting the pictures...you already realized our obsession with pictures! Quick learner.

Tim
Fender Bender
10-07-2005, 05:15 AM
Thank you everyone for the welcome.Dont worry I have plenty of pics,I just have to resize them so they fit..That skeleton shot was taken AFTER the floor ,trunk and wheelhouses were replaced.I think I can say that this is a rust free car now.I will be looking to all you guys for help and advice on suspension, drivetrain and interior.I do have a 406 small block ready to go.I am waiting to see what other kind of rear suspension options pop up in the near future.For now I plan to fit the front end sheetmetal and doors.A few pics included of the S-10 that I built for my son that motivated me to build a car for myself.It was a rust bucket with a blown motor.Thanks again and good luck to everyone.
Stan
almcbri
10-07-2005, 07:35 AM
looks like you have a nice project going. :thumbsup:
trapin
10-07-2005, 10:52 AM
Anyone that addresses me as 'friend' upon first meeting....is OK in my book. :thumbsup:

Welcome to the site. Cars on rotisseries always bring a tear to my eyes. Good luck with the project, and keep us up to date with the progress. :)