Project "IN THE RED" 69 Camaro [Archive]

firstgencam

02-28-2010, 09:26 AM

Thought I would post up a few pics as my car develops. I hope to have the car done by the end of 2010. Already completed most of the hard part. Installed the one piece floor, Full qtrs, tailpan, trunk pan, DSE Minitubs, smooth firewall, 4pt cage with removeable back bar, 1/4 inch plate in package tray area to stiffen the car up, removed the factory braces between the back seat and trunk area and installed a solid sheet of metal to mount my amp, speakers, computer, etc to backside of, removed factory dash speaker grille and put a piece of flat metal in, and up next once my wheels and tires get here and my DSE speed kit 3, I will be installing the DSE frame connectors. The car is going to have a big inch LSX engine, T56 trans, and Moser 12 bolt, vintage air, baer brakes on all 4 corners, DSE dash with Autometer guages, seats out of a 98-02 camaro recovered in black leather with a 5pt harness coming through the headrest area on the seat. Car will also have hideaway headlights as it is a factory rally sport car...

Thanks for looking:cheers:

KPC67

02-28-2010, 09:37 AM

cool project, I like the name:thumbsup:

214Chevy

02-28-2010, 09:43 AM

Welcome and keep the pics coming. I hope you have been saving for a long time, because you have BIG plans for the car with BIG name parts in such a short time frame of 10 months. Speaking of you said finishing before the end of the year. Nonetheless, it sounds like a hell of a project. I'll be watching this one.:lateral:

firstgencam

02-28-2010, 01:18 PM

Here's a few more pics. I ordered my Boze "Tach" wheels last monday in 18x8 and 18x12 rear with brushed center/cleared and polished lip. Got an awesome deal on them through Newstalgia wheels which is just about 15min from me in chattanooga. Should be in around 4weeks, so I can get the car on the ground, and finish the DSE subframe connectors...

waynieZ

02-28-2010, 03:44 PM

Nice work, you already came a long way with your progress. This sounds like a very nice build. I like the plate.

firstgencam

02-28-2010, 04:40 PM

Thanks everyone, I just got done dropping the car off at a local shop to get some bodywork done on the car and get it all blocked and primed a couple more times and mocked up with the suspension, motor/trans in the car...:thumbsup:

Richio1

02-28-2010, 08:00 PM

firstgencam

02-28-2010, 09:15 PM

Nice...love the name too...arent we all in the RED with our projects????

Very similar build to mine...keep the pics coming. I am waiting to get a few more pics together then will start a thread of my build.

Good luck!!!!

Yes sir absolutely always in the RED on projects! Look forward to seeing your project pics as well...

firstgencam

03-03-2010, 05:42 PM

Well I made some progress... I got the body work done on the firewall, trunk area, cage, and the back panel between trunk and back seat that I put in and got it all primed. I will post up pics of it tonight.

firstgencam

03-04-2010, 06:06 AM

Here are some updated pics

waynieZ

03-04-2010, 07:20 PM

It looks great. Nice job.

camcojb

03-04-2010, 08:15 PM

good job............ :thumbsup:

Jody

firstgencam

03-04-2010, 09:57 PM

Well I was welcomed home by several Detroit Speed boxes sitting outside my garage door this evening! My DSE Speed Kit 3 came in today. I already have the subframe ready to go just got to start bolting some good suspension parts to it. As usual, the parts from DSE are top notch and absolutely beautiful...

firstgencam

03-06-2010, 06:35 AM

More pics

tones2SS

03-06-2010, 10:42 AM

gates72ss

03-06-2010, 01:29 PM

Man you are clicking right away on that bad boy.Good progress...I am like a kid waiting for Christmas when i know my parts are on the way.. :D

firstgencam

03-08-2010, 12:15 PM

Man you are clicking right away on that bad boy.Good progress...I am like a kid waiting for Christmas when i know my parts are on the way.. :D

I agree thats the way I am, I cant wait to get home each day to see if there is a package on the doorstep! I am hoping to have the DSE speed kit 3 installed this week and the 12 bolt back under the car with the DSE perches. After its rolling this week I am going to finish up the subframe connectors through the floors from DSE...:thumbsup:

firstgencam

03-09-2010, 01:27 PM

Little more progress today. Got all the factory garbage cut off the subframe and got my coilover conversion kit welded in. Also got the perches cut off my rearend, so I can install the adjustble DSE pair. Tomorrow I will start assembly to roll under the car and get the subframe connectors fitted through the floor...

firstgencam

03-10-2010, 01:36 PM

finished the subframe today for mockup, just got to add swaybar and steering linkage. I got the rearend back under the car and welded the shock mounts in today also. Tomorrow I am going to put the subframe back in the car and get it on all fours and weld the frame connectors through the floor...

tones2SS

03-10-2010, 03:03 PM

Very nice. Nothing like bolting up some DSE!!!:thumbsup:

fleetus macmullitz

03-11-2010, 11:34 AM

Very nice. Nothing like bolting up some DSE!!!:thumbsup:

Tony, I can't believe DSE hasn't hired you by now to be the guy that hands out their free samples in MA.

:unibrow:

tones2SS

03-11-2010, 12:56 PM

Tony, I can't believe DSE hasn't hired you by now to be the guy that hands out their free samples in MA.

:unibrow:

That I wouldn't mind doing at all!!:unibrow:
(As long I as I get a subframe and quadra-link to add to my own pro-tourer beast!!) lolllllll......:wow: :unibrow: :lol:

firstgencam

03-11-2010, 02:46 PM

Subframe is back under the car!

tones2SS

03-11-2010, 03:07 PM

Very cool.:thumbsup:

camcojb

03-11-2010, 03:39 PM

Subframe is back under the car!
that picture makes me feel drunk.................. :lol:

Jody

firstgencam

03-13-2010, 06:37 AM

Well I got a little more accomplished on the car yesterday. Actually hung the fenders on the car and done some adjusting on it. I still have some tweaking to do on it, I ran out of time before I had to go to work.:( I went ahead and took the factory wrinkle out of the firewall and smoothed it. Hopefully this weekend I will have everything were its supposed to be and get the DSE connectors in the car...:cheers:

tones2SS

03-13-2010, 10:41 AM

Very good. Moving right along.:thumbsup:

firstgencam

03-14-2010, 08:54 AM

Here are a couple pics of an engine I am using for mockup to make the mounts and crossmember in my 69. Actually decided to go with an LS3 and fbody 6speed for the project which should be here in a week or so...

R0LLDAMTIDE

03-14-2010, 01:57 PM

Lookin good!

firstgencam

03-14-2010, 09:54 PM

Thanks everyone for all the comments... I am really enjoying this build and starting to really get into it since I am getting close to paint!

firstgencam

03-10-2011, 08:02 PM

Scratch the LS3 I went with a MTI 427. Here is a pic of the engine. Everything is powdercoated black on it. I have sheetmetal valvecovers to go on it also that are black.

firstgencam

03-11-2011, 01:00 PM

Well "My 401k" project is in the interior shop, so I got some time to work on this project. Got the interior, cage painted all except the dash. Need to cut some holes for AC vents, so didnt paint it yet due to waiting on them to be delivered. Also, I plan on painting the tailpanel satin black as well. Car has been wetsanded and compounded but not polished yet. I am happy with how it turned out. I finally added my sheetmetal valve covers also! :woot:

firstgencam

03-11-2011, 01:48 PM

Cant wait to get the wheels on it now that its finally painted!

Rybar

03-11-2011, 02:55 PM

Man that's looking awesome. :thumbsup: Building two killer '69's must be alot of fun. Love the wheels. :yes:

DOOM

03-12-2011, 01:22 PM

Those Tach's look great, Boze makes a killer wheel. Zak's a great guy to work with he's been alot of help for me . Lookin good keep the pictures comming!!!

firstgencam

03-12-2011, 01:32 PM

Thanks everyone. Yea its a lot of fun but its definitely a headache at times... I will send some pics as soon as I get the wheels back on it.

waynieZ

03-12-2011, 05:05 PM

The car looks great, I love the wheels.

tones2SS

03-13-2011, 09:05 AM

Very nice. Car is coming along very nicely. Keep up the good work.

firstgencam

03-13-2011, 11:24 AM

I am going to wait and see once I bolt the wheels on, but I may actually go with some different ones and sell these if anyone is interested...

coolwelder62

03-13-2011, 11:43 AM

Very nice project.:thumbsup: Can't wait to see more of it.Scott

firstgencam

03-15-2011, 02:42 PM

Thanks. I am painting the dash and tailpan on the car tomorrow morning. I will get the wheels on it right after that so I can decide if thats the wheels I want to stay with...

firstgencam

03-18-2011, 04:48 PM

Well got the dash and tailpan finally done along with all the window moldings. Need to lower my 4X4 camaro by about 4" and get rid of that nasty looking master cylinder but at least now I get to see what it looks like painted with the wheels on it. I think I like it! Was considering changing the wheels before but not now....

waynieZ

03-18-2011, 07:36 PM

I think it will look great with those wheels. Nice.

Rybar

03-18-2011, 09:26 PM

I like it, the paint and wheels look killer

firstgencam

03-20-2011, 08:38 AM

I like it, the paint and wheels look killer

Thanks, I am really pleased with how the car turned out. I hope it will perform as good as it looks!:cheers:

firstgencam

11-26-2011, 06:51 AM

Getting a lot closer on the car now. Finally finished "My 401k" project along with a couple others and this was put on the backburner but now it has my full attention again...

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:cheers:

firstgencam

11-27-2011, 12:39 PM

So, I want opinions on the outside of the car. Should I go with painted bumpers? Black annodized door handles or polished from Ring Bros? What about mirrors and rear spoiler for the car??? Let me know what you think...:lateral:

awr68

11-27-2011, 01:02 PM

IMHO, that car needs bright work. Cars can easily get too black. Your wheels are all silver and need more on the car to balance it as a whole. Anodizing scratches very easily...I would never put it on a high wear part like a door handle. Your car is looking great! :thumbsup:

firstgencam

11-27-2011, 01:24 PM

Thanks! More opinons needed, I appreciate the input... Spoiler or no spoiler on the back?

tmadden

11-27-2011, 06:14 PM

Car looks great. IMHO always have a spoiler. 69's look naked or incomplete without one! Keep the pics coming.

firstgencam

11-28-2011, 06:20 AM

Car looks great. IMHO always have a spoiler. 69's look naked or incomplete without one! Keep the pics coming.

Cool thanks for the input I appreciate it...

Jason@TopEndFab

12-11-2011, 02:56 PM

I have to say, have one with a spoiler like you showed me and one with out.Keep you options open for the future. :thumbsup:

BTW Pics Are Up

Rybar

12-12-2011, 12:24 AM

Spoiler all the way :D

firstgencam

12-25-2011, 05:25 AM

Ok I am getting much closer on being done with the car. Here are a few pics. The exhaust is done and turned out awesome thanks to Jason at topendfabrication.com, he does killer work.

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firstgencam

12-25-2011, 06:11 AM

Exhaust pics:

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Ron in SoCal

12-25-2011, 08:29 AM

Exhaust (and the whole car) looks good! :thumbsup: How do you like those mufflers?

firstgencam

12-25-2011, 08:41 AM

I wouldnt change a thing about the exhaust! Sounds awesome...

firstgencam

12-25-2011, 08:43 AM

Exhaust (and the whole car) looks good! :thumbsup: How do you like those mufflers?

Thanks by the way!

HEEP

12-25-2011, 07:23 PM

I wouldnt change a thing about the exhaust! Sounds awesome...

Yes, I heard his one run after Jason got the pipes on. This thing sounded awesome.

HEEP

Rybar

12-25-2011, 11:02 PM

I have to agree with Ron. The car and exhaust look great, love the wheels too.

firstgencam

12-26-2011, 05:26 AM

Thanks again I really appreciate it. Been working on this car for a long time now. On and off about 4yrs, I am glad to see its finally coming together...

waynieZ

12-26-2011, 09:04 AM

The car looks great and that exhaust fits nice. Did you make a video of the car runing? I'd love to hear it.

firstgencam

12-27-2011, 02:12 PM

The car looks great and that exhaust fits nice. Did you make a video of the car runing? I'd love to hear it.

I will post up a video tomorrow evening after I get the speed density tune flashed into the computer...

CornHusker4Life

12-27-2011, 02:55 PM

Jon, I love the car and I am sure your son will love it when you give it to him. After you have years of fun with it, of course. I love the chevelle poking out of the garage in the background.:thumbsup:
Jarrod

firstgencam

01-04-2012, 05:18 PM

Yea that chevelle looks familiar I am sure! Thanks for the comments. Dont you have a new ride to share with everyone?!

firstgencam

04-08-2012, 05:45 AM

Getting really close to finishing! Just need to charge the AC system, touch up a few places, put my glovebox door on, and vent my valve covers. I have had several ask what that is behind my shifter and its the controller I went with. for my stereo system. Marine controller so that its more convenient to operate... :cheers:

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Let me know what you think...

firstgencam

04-08-2012, 05:48 AM

Also wanted to mention that Fully Loaded Interiors in Ooltewah, Tn, did the interior on the car for me. Great group of guys and the quality of work is awesome. The interior turned out really nice for the money!

Richio1

04-08-2012, 08:13 AM

Looks fantastic. Wheels, stance, interior... Perfect! Congrats on a great build done just in time to enjoy it this summer.

firstgencam

04-08-2012, 09:04 AM

Looks fantastic. Wheels, stance, interior... Perfect! Congrats on a great build done just in time to enjoy it this summer.

Thanks a lot I appreciate it! The front should come down another 1/2" I would think from driving if not more...