Fletcher's Customs 69 RS/SS Camaro

[fletcherscustoms]

Well, the Camaro bug bit me again this weekend at the swap meet in Moultrie. I went up there with plans of purchasing a second gen Camaro, but everything there was junk or way over priced... Looked this 69 over numerous times thoughout the weekend. But his price was just way too high... Sunday morning I made him a offer of what I thought it was worth and we made a deal later that afternoon! Got him down 10K from what he was asking... So I drove the car home!! :thumbsup:

Car is a California car, all original sheetmetal. Still have yet to run the numbers to verify for sure, but car appears to be as presented, a real RS/SS car! All the right things are there and from my little bit of tag knowledge it appears correct. Car was bought because it's laser straight, new interior, perfect chrome and trim! I wanted a car to bolt some parts on and run this summer at the Goodguys, RTTH and others. We'll be doing full suspension, brakes, tires and wheels, Vintage Air, Keisler 5-speed and some other little things over the next few months.

Basis of the project is to show folks that it doesn't have to be a super high end custom build to get out there and run with the big boys!! :yes:

Specs as she sits now
-12 bolt rear with 3.73 gear
-Hotchkis 2" drop leafs and shocks
-Hotchkis front and rear sway bars
-Qa1 front coliovers
-20/18" Foose wheels
-12" 2 piston wilwoods on all 4
-new deluxe houndstooth interior
-built 396 with a lot of internal goodies
-Turbo 350 trans (the first thing to go!)

Here is the only pic for now, as it's raining down here. I'll get more up as soon as it drys up...
http://www.fletcherscustoms.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG00071-20091122-1248.jpg

[OLDFLM]

Looks good my friend! Might be time for a Fletcher's Customs PINKS-style shootout!! :burnout:

[GregWeld]

GREAT!! Does that mean you've finished building Ty's car??

:thumbsup:

[fletcherscustoms]

GREAT!! Does that mean you've finished building Ty's car??

:thumbsup:

Ty's car is being wrapped up over the next few weeks. And then off to PRI and then home to him till the show season starts back up.

The 69 will sit on the back burner and be driven and enjoyed for a month or so till I get caught up

[Kendall Burleson]

Ty's car is being wrapped up over the next few weeks. And then off to PRI and then home to him till the show season starts back up.

The 69 will sit on the back burner and be driven and enjoyed for a month or so till I get caught upAre you guys taking the new Camaro to any of the good guys show and any tour?

[fletcherscustoms]

yeah we will be doing the Goodguys circuit with TY's car and this one!! I plan to beat the crap out of it on a weekly basis

[GregWeld]

Ty's car is being wrapped up over the next few weeks. And then off to PRI and then home to him till the show season starts back up.

The 69 will sit on the back burner and be driven and enjoyed for a month or so till I get caught up

Ah ha.... I thought Ty's car only needed a radiator hose and fuel lines... and it was "done". Figured that would be done by now...

[fletcherscustoms]

After working so much for the seven weeks prior to SEMA, we as a shop took off for week. There quite a few little things to do to Ty's car. Fuel lines,rad hoses, wire guages, finish A/C system, etc. We will have it done shortly, but lately I've been dedicated to my family.

[tazzz2_ca]

After working so much for the seven weeks prior to SEMA, we as a shop took off for week. There quite a few little things to do to Ty's car. Fuel lines,rad hoses, wire guages, finish A/C system, etc. We will have it done shortly, but lately I've been dedicated to my family.

A well deserved break, and nice new toy, and a lot of fun this summer,,,,,, can't wait buddy. Congratulations again my friend

[OLDFLM]

Ah ha.... I thought Ty's car only needed a radiator hose and fuel lines... and it was "done". Figured that would be done by now...

Should have it back right after we film the PowerBlock in January...
I could get it back after PRI next month but then we have to run up to Nashville in Jan, so I figure I might as well leave it with Chad and give him more time to enjoy the family over the holidays...

[radrambler]

Chad

Looks like you got a nice foundation to put the GOODS on...:thumbsup:


Tom

[fletcherscustoms]

yeah the car is really clean, straight and the paint for being 8 years old is near perfect. Gonna be a fun project to work on during the winter and then beat on some this summer

WE are also open to building it to a customer's needs/wants! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

[fletcherscustoms]

More pics taken at lunch. Still nasty weather down here

http://www.fletcherscustoms.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_passenger.jpg
http://www.fletcherscustoms.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_front.jpg
http://www.fletcherscustoms.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_driver1.jpg
http://www.fletcherscustoms.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_rear%7E0.jpg
http://www.fletcherscustoms.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_engine.jpg
http://www.fletcherscustoms.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_interior.jpg

[syborg tt]

Wow - great looking car.

Can't wait to see what you guys do to this baby.

ps - i had a 2nd gen i could have sold you brother. However it's not lazer straight. But it was cheap.

[fletcherscustoms]

Its gonna be fun car for sure. I'm calling it "Shop Beater V.2" . I got a lot of wants but really want to do it economically this time around

[tones2SS]

Does look like a nice clean car.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

It should be sweet when your done. It looks great already.

[fletcherscustoms]

This is the nicest car I've ever started with. I'm not changing the outside appearance besides the wheels and brakes. Most everything will be underneath and under the hood

[OLDFLM]

Phew! That is one beautiful car!!!!
Not crazy about the bumperettes or the wheels but I know you'll change those! Can't wait to see the "after" photos of this thing when you've finished putting the Fletcher's Customs touch on it my friend!!! :thumbsup:

[KEISLERGENE]

This is the nicest car I've ever started with. I'm not changing the outside appearance besides the wheels and brakes. Most everything will be underneath and under the hood

I am glad you said the wheels were going. Other than that is is very sweet love the color combo. :thumbsup:

Some of those Rushforth Night trains in black would look sweeeet!

[joshatfletchers]

I say we change the strip color from white to silver. What do you think chad? And ditch the seats. It needs something more modern.

[fletcherscustoms]

I think I'm gonna change the seats to Arizen Racing with the houndstooth insert he offers

Wheels have been purchased!

they are Boze G-machine in 18x8 front and 19x10 rear, matte black centers with polished hoops. They had the best delivery I could find, and say 2 -3 weeks so I'm looking forward to seeing them shortly. Going to wrap them in some R888

[DFRESH]

Sure looks like a nice starting place. I'm dying to know how much you paid for it---but I won't ask---not in public anyways-:lol:

Please keep us up to date with pics and improvements--I will enjoy following this one a bunch. Congrads!!

Doug

[fletcherscustoms]

Wheels are ordered

Zach out at Boze cut me great deal and there delivery time is smoking!!!

Heres the new wheels. Satin black center with polished hoops

http://www.bozeforged.com/images/wheels/boze/gmachine_bg.gif

[syborg tt]

i likeee

Wheels are ordered

Zach out at Boze cut me great deal and there delivery time is smoking!!!

Heres the new wheels. Satin black center with polished hoops

http://www.bozeforged.com/images/wheels/boze/gmachine_bg.gif

[03glide]

WOW! I was looking at Rushforth Rated X but I think I like these because no rivets. Wanting black center with polished lip too. Can't wait to see them.

[Neil B]

I've got my eyes on this build. Sounds like you're planning a nice blend of updates on an already nice car without cutting it up.

[70rs]

WOW! I was looking at Rushforth Rated X but I think I like these because no rivets. Wanting black center with polished lip too. Can't wait to see them.

The Boze wheels are very nice. I really like them. But the Rushforths are also very nice and can be had without the rivets if you like. I have seen the Rushforths both ways and they look killer with black centers and no hardware.

Just my .02:cheers:

[fletcherscustoms]

Just picked this up on ebay to update the interior a little. A nice Momo Jet wheel in black with Carbon Fiber

http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/crowderscustomizing/ng_Steering_Wheels_JET_BLACK.jpg

[radrambler]

Chad

those wheels will look great...hey your on a roll.heres an idea.get some local hot rodder who likes big blocks to drive the car , sell him the motor.
how about getting a pullout 6.0 ls motor from like lkq locally.ive seen them for less than a grand.use the big block cash for the wiring and fuel system, headers...i love spending other peoples money..:rofl:
.....YOU CAN DO IT.....

Tom

[KEISLERGENE]

Wheels are ordered

Zach out at Boze cut me great deal and there delivery time is smoking!!!

Heres the new wheels. Satin black center with polished hoops

http://www.bozeforged.com/images/wheels/boze/gmachine_bg.gif


Sweeeeeet wheels. :clap:

[fletcherscustoms]

Want thank Shafi and Jeff over at Keisler for the great service and awesome deal on a TKO600 package for the car. Can't wait to get this thing installed as all cars should have pedals

[*rayman*]

Just picked this up on ebay to update the interior a little. A nice Momo Jet wheel in black with Carbon Fiber

I'm looking for a boss kit (i think you guys refer to them as hub adaptors) for my 68/69 camaro so i can run a momo wheel. What brand are you using? I already have one, but it doesn't have the right bolt hole pattern for the momo. Please send me a PM with the details.

BTW - Nice looking wheel.

[fletcherscustoms]

I'm using a nrg from crowder racing. I got my wheel and hub from them
http://shop.vendio.com/crowderscustomizing/item/928233709/index.html

[DOOM]

Chad great choice!!!!!!!!! Great guys to deal with.. Everything I asked Zak for I had it in minutes....

[fletcherscustoms]

Wow are the wheels turning in my head. My project from a few years back might be coming back to life

http://www.fletcherscustoms.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_copper.jpg

[tony byram]

That 69 SS/RS looks great! Thats a sharp looking rendering too! Looks like youve got a great starting point. :thumbsup:

[joshatfletchers]

69 RS/SS for SEMA 2010?:yes:

[Josh69]

That is going to be one nice clean looking ride, looking forward to the progress and seeing the 'goods'! :thumbsup:

[70rs]

It has been listed in the "for sale" section. What will it be replaced with?

[fletcherscustoms]

another 69 thats not as nice as this one. Only if it sells by the weekend. If not it get cut up, mini tubbed, quadralink, DSE sub and new paint

[awr68]

Why new paint? Looks good in the pics!

[fletcherscustoms]

Paint shows 8 of 10 easy. But if I end up doing the high end suspsension, brakes, and LSx swap. Then the paint needs to be freshened up also

[fletcherscustoms]

Well the car left this morning headed towards Tampa to its new owner. So unless something changes when it gets there. I'll have to start over again and find another project. This car was honestly to nice to cut up, but the new owner is doing the full DSE treatment to it. SO its still gonna be one nice car

[DOOM]

:wow: :faint: Well the car left this morning headed towards Tampa to its new owner. So unless something changes when it gets there. I'll have to start over again and find another project. This car was honestly to nice to cut up, but the new owner is doing the full DSE treatment to it. SO its still gonna be one nice car

[fletcherscustoms]

Yeah i'm crying inside!!! It was honestly the nicest 69 shell I have ever had, all original sheetmetal, slick black paint, and nice overall!! I'm sure I'll be over it when my guy returns back with a load of cash in hand

[DOOM]

I here ya Chad !! On the next:willy:

[cdushane]

Yeah i'm crying inside!!! It was honestly the nicest 69 shell I have ever had, all original sheetmetal, slick black paint, and nice overall!! I'm sure I'll be over it when my guy returns back with a load of cash in hand

Yes Chad, I have all crisp greenbacks waiting here for you! I actually just saw this post, read the whole thing and now i'm even more excited to get this car. As for what all i'll be doing to it i'll keep everyone posted but I will say most of my intensions are on the same line as yours.

[fletcherscustoms]

Chris,

You'll be happy with the car. A true survivor car!!! I've seen thousands of shells in the last 10 years. And to be able to find and count every factory spot weld is rare!! The underside of the car has never been sprayed with undercoat, just flat black primer. They don't come around often!! I know you'll do it justice

[DFRESH]

So, I guess the 12 bolt isn't for sale after all. :cheers:

[radrambler]

Guys

chris ,glad to see your getting the car ..i know after seeing your last 69 this one will be taken to another level..please post changes
chad congrats on the sale...kinda,,i know how good you said the car was but i know you want something else to do surgery on..im looking..

Tom

[cdushane]

I just wanted to say that this car was everything Chad says it was :thumbsup: We will start tearing the car apart in January so anyone that was talking with Chad about some of the parts you can PM me or I will be posting the items I will have for sale. Again, GREAT car Chad!

[70rs]

Glad to hear it made it there safe and sound. What are your plans for it?

[fletcherscustoms]

Glad everything worked out!! now onto spending that cash I now have!!! Anyone want to part with a 69-73 project

[waynieZ]

Check with Mike at MCC He had some projects forsale. A 69 with the body done was one of them. He may have one he hasn't started yet. I know that you know his work.