My new 69 project

[cencalc6]

Very Nice :thumbsup:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

That is turning out great.

[Jay Hilliard]

Thanks Tracy. Alot of work has been done since I picked it up back in March of 2010 when you saw it last. Its amazing how fast time goes by working on these. It does not seem like almost 2 years.

[coolwelder62]

Jay lookin good.If I come down some time this month we should try and meet up.:thumbsup:

[Jay Hilliard]

Jay lookin good.If I come down some time this month we should try and meet up.:thumbsup:

Sure. Let me know when u are coming down and we will meet up

[Frankenstine]

Hey Jay, The wheels look killer, Donna gonna have a sweet ride. Thanks for letting me come by and see it and hang out all day. It looks even better in person folks. I went and seen Dan two weekends ago, You and he inspired me to get going on mine, it's cooming along quickly, hopefully motor out next weekend, then to Dan's soon, I took a couple pick's maybe Ill post up later.
keep us posted with new picks. Later Keith Jones

[Jay Hilliard]

Thanks Keith. Enjoyed the company and conversation. Come over anytime. Now get to work on removing that engine:yes:

[Gatekeeper]

Wow Jay, I just read through your wife's build and it's turning out great. I love the body work that Dan did at his shop. I currently have a 69 Camaro at the AMD Installation Center in GA. getting new panels. I also bought this car for my wife to make a nice driver, but I was taking off more parts than I was putting on it so she bought a 2010 SS. I was only going to put in a new floor and trunk pan but both quarters had been worked so I decided to change them also. I wish I had knew about Dan shop because I was at Detroit Speed picking up some parts a few weeks ago and I would have stopped by and checked it out. All I can say is I got a long way to go with my build. Keep posting pics also love the color, it's close to a 77 Vette color I bought new called light blue metallic.

[Jay Hilliard]

Thanks Gatekeeper. Cool, I didnt know AMD had an installation center. On replacing the quarters, thats the norm not the exception. 42 years takes it toll on metal.

Good luck with your build. It goes by fast, as its been almost 2 years for this build and I still have a few more months to go. Something about a budget that keeps getting in the way. :lol:

[Jay Hilliard]

Finished up the dynamat last week and some Billet Specialty goodies came in from Holohan's Hotrod Shop. Billet Specialties makes some nice stuff.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/IMG_0101.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/IMG_0120.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/IMG_0119.jpg

[DFRESH]

Looks great Jay---the color is unique and really stands out--great choice. I didn't go back through the entire thread, so kindly remind me if this will be a surprise to your wife for her Bday---either way I really like that you are doing this car for her and that the car is something she is into. Looking forward to seeing this one completed and driving.

D

[Jay Hilliard]

Looks great Jay---the color is unique and really stands out--great choice. I didn't go back through the entire thread, so kindly remind me if this will be a surprise to your wife for her Bday---either way I really like that you are doing this car for her and that the car is something she is into. Looking forward to seeing this one completed and driving.

D

Thanks D. It was for her birthday, but no this is not a surprise. She has always been into cars, so when the new camaro came out, since wanted one of those. But she really wanted a 69 camaro, so I starting searching for one and found one in March 2010 and began with restoration.

[Frankenstine]

NICE stuff keep the picks coming :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Gatekeeper]

Thanks Gatekeeper. Cool, I didnt know AMD had an installation center. On replacing the quarters, thats the norm not the exception. 42 years takes it toll on metal.
Good luck with your build. It goes by fast, as its been almost 2 years for this build and I still have a few more months to go. Something about a budget that keeps getting in the way. :lol:


Jay, their Installion Center is in Georgia, about an 1 hour and 45 min. for me to get there. It was at Craig Hopkins shop (they did a Charger on Chop Cut, Rebuild) but now it's at Jim Davis shop. Jim bought an old Chevy Dealership and moved it there. Here is a pic of the Chevelle they did at Craig shop for the SEMA show in Los Vegas last month, also here a pic of my floor pan.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/attachment.php4?attachmentid=32933&stc=1&d=1323101447

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/attachment.php4?attachmentid=32934&stc=1&d=1323101447

[tones2SS]

Great updates Jay. Making some great head way on that car.

[Frankenstine]

Jay any updates and picks??????????????:willy:

[coolwelder62]

Finished up the dynamat last week and some Billet Specialty goodies came in from Holohan's Hotrod Shop. Billet Specialties makes some nice stuff.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/IMG_0101.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/IMG_0120.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/IMG_0119.jpgJay,They forgot to ship you the clutch pedal pad.:cool:

[Jay Hilliard]

Jay,They forgot to ship you the clutch pedal pad.:cool:

I wish right, but...my wife wanted an auto and since it is her car ;) . I plan to use the Lokar shifter that uses same position as manual.

Jay any updates and picks??????????????:willy:

Hey Keith,

No major pic updates. I have changed out front springs to a 3" lowering spring and added aluminum blocks to rear with DSE leaf spring plates and tow hooks with 1/2" u bolts. Mounted condenser and drier and working on mounting VA unit.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Jay, Im going to show my neighbor this thread, He should have kept this car and got rid of the one he bought

[Jay Hilliard]

Jay, Im going to show my neighbor this thread, He should have kept this car and got rid of the one he bought

:lol: ...nothing like a friendly neighbor to rub it in once and awhile.

[coolwelder62]

Jay I am at home right now give me a call.

[Jay Hilliard]

I havent had alot of time to work on car the past 2 months, but I have been able to complete 75% of the wiring, including dash cluster, install 1/2" stainless fuel line.

Plan to get back on it hard core very soon. :unibrow:

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/IMG_0207.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/IMG_0208.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/IMG_0221-1.jpg

[Frankenstine]

Hey Jay, This car is gonna be one sweeeeeet ride when finnished.

[tubbed69]

that dash looks great,and so does the rest of the car

[Jay Hilliard]

is that a factory stripe? ive never seen one like it...it looks cool, the colors compliment each other nicely..

It's called DX1 stripe and it was a factory option stripe. You dont see it very often and thats why I went with it. I didnt want the hockey stripe but wanted something time period correct.

The steering wheel is a Billet Specialties wheel.

[waynieZ]

That looks great Jay. Its coming out really nice. Good Job.

[coolwelder62]

Jay,The Camaro is lookin Amazing.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[NovaBlue71]

Jay, car is looking great. I really like that dx-1 stripe, A few years ago I did a 69 rs for my wife and did a dx-1 stripe on that car too. :thumbsup: Joe.

[Jay Hilliard]

That looks great Jay. Its coming out really nice. Good Job.

Thanks Wayne...you are making great progress on yours also. :thumbsup:


Jay,The Camaro is lookin Amazing.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks Scott. Appreciate the advice a couple weeks ago. Dont want to make the wrong choice when buying expensive tools.

Jay, car is looking great. I really like that dx-1 stripe, A few years ago I did a 69 rs for my wife and did a dx-1 stripe on that car too. :thumbsup: Joe.

Thanks Joe. I appreciate the compliment. What are you and Paul working on? His chevy II is looking very nice. That new engine should move it down the road very quickly :yes:

[tones2SS]

Awesome looking car Jay!

[Jay Hilliard]

Its been awhile but Im making some progress again. Here a couple of engine pics with mock up of stainless headers and dash installed

This is the ZZ427 crate engine that GM says is 480 hp and 490 tq. I dynoed it last Sat and it made 526 hp and 518 tq.
I changed the oil pan and added a very good Miledon windage tray, used the tri-y headers shown and a 1" carb spacer. Spacer added 10 hp and 9 lbs tq.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoMay2451858PM.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoMay0365345PM.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoMar2440531PM.jpg

[Frankenstine]

:thumbsup: Dang rite brother that motor is stout then huh, car is looking sweeeet, glad to see you still working on it, I was talking to Dan the other day and asked if he had heard anything on your car, I told him I havent seen any post from you on here, Glad to see your picks looking really good.
Are you working on your Orange car yet?? Might have to make a trip up to see you next month and chat??

[Jay Hilliard]

hey Keith,

Not working on anything except this one for my wife as I better get this one done first ;)

Come by anytime.

[jay web]

damn. that looks good. one of these days............

[waynieZ]

Sweet bump on the horse power with the upgrades. The wife must be getting antsy to drive it with the nice weather. Looking good keep us updated.

[NvrDun71]

Jay what A/C delete plate did you use on the car?

[Jay Hilliard]

Sweet bump on the horse power with the upgrades. The wife must be getting antsy to drive it with the nice weather. Looking good keep us updated.

Thanks Wayne...she is getting to that point, but still got a lot to do though.

[Jay Hilliard]

Jay what A/C delete plate did you use on the car?

I got it from Detroit Speed.

[Rybar]

Those headers are pretty badass, are they custom made?

[fleet]

Perfect choice of motor for your car...plus you get those valve covers.:cool:

[DFRESH]

Looks awesome Jay---that's great that your wife is able to enjoy the hobby with you--and that you are capable of putting such a sweet ride together. Looking forward to seeing the rest of it come together. That color is outstanding.

Doug

[Ron in SoCal]

I got it from Detroit Speed.

Living in NC has its advantages. Love the motor Jay! :thumbsup:

[Jay Hilliard]

Those headers are pretty badass, are they custom made?

Thanks. I bought them used. They were custom built by Calvin Elston who builds headers for pro stock and NASCAR. They are made from burns stainless pieces and are a tri-y (4-2-1) design. Each pipe is individual.

[tones2SS]

That is killer Jay! Good work man.

[skatinjay27]

Nice numbers!
those headers are super nice:D

[Jay Hilliard]

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoMay2640157PM.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoMay2644040PM.jpg

Stance is getting there. :yes:

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoMay2644109PM.jpg

[Spiffav8]

Jay the car is looking AMAZING! :unibrow:

[Richio1]

Oooohhhhhh yyyyyaaaaaaa looking good. I love that color and the mat black engine compartment contrast very well.

[Jay Hilliard]

Oooohhhhhh yyyyyaaaaaaa looking good. I love that color and the mat black engine compartment contrast very well.

Thanks Jeff. I want the engine bay to look semi-factory with not all the bling. I know its not LS, but since the car was an original BBC, I went back BB with just a few added cubes. :yes:

[Craig67]

Just read the entire thread. Great project and love the color and wheel combo!!!

[Jay Hilliard]

Thanks Jeff, Doug, Curtis, Craig and others for the compliments. My wife is so ready to start driving HER car. I get reminded that it is her car, but thats cool...she should not mind when I start working on my car again. :unibrow:

[waynieZ]

IF MAMA'S NOT HAPPY THEN NOBODY'S HAPPY ! Looking good!!

[tones2SS]

Looking great Jay!:thumbsup:

[Frankenstine]

Hey Jay, that engine is looking so sweet in the car The white 70ish camaro in your shop?? is it another project you are woking on?????

[Jay Hilliard]

Hey Jay, that engine is looking so sweet in the car The white 70ish camaro in your shop?? is it another project you are woking on?????

Nope. Its a friend's 71 camaro. He is replacing engine harness and then plans on selling.

[Jay Hilliard]

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoJun0772206PM.jpg

[GregWeld]

Those are such sweet set ups!


I'm happy for you Jay! :thumbsup:

[Jay Hilliard]

Now time to call Ron Davis and talk rads. :thumbsup:

[ChuckDriver]

An amazing build, I love what you have done!

[Jay Hilliard]

An amazing build, I love what you have done!

Thanks man and Welcome to Lateral-G!

[waynieZ]

Looking Good Jay!

[tones2SS]

Great job Jay. Looking good.

[70Nova]

Any updates?

[RECOVERY ROOM]

That looks good

[Jay Hilliard]

but making some progress.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoDec2642912PM.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoDec2643004PM.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoDec2642944PM.jpg

[jay web]

looking really good. hope you guys had a good Christmas. hope to get by there and see you guys soon.

[ChuckDriver]

Looking good!!

[coolwelder62]

Wow!!! Jay,The camaro is turning out awesome.I sure hope I can make it down NC,this year. can't wait to see it in person.:thumbsup:

[KPC67]

Car looks great!
I love the vintage front runner for big blocks:thumbsup:

[Jay Hilliard]

Wow!!! Jay,The camaro is turning out awesome.I sure hope I can make it down NC,this year. can't wait to see it in person.:thumbsup:

Thanks Scott. Hopefully you can make it down this year. I want to see that Chevelle. :yes:

[GregWeld]

Yeah --- She should be pretty dang happy with that all right!!


:hail: :thumbsup:

[Stuart Adams]

That's a beauty. Love the color. Wheels are great. Vintage air, nuff said. Congrats.

[Stuart Adams]

What size tires?

[214Chevy]

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoDec2642912PM.jpg

With so many LS swaps, I've almost forgotten how sexy a big block looks under the hood of a muscle car. I love it!!:hail: :hail:

[Jay Hilliard]

What size tires?

Hi Stuart,

Sizes are almost old school compared to what everyone is running now :D

Fronts - 245/40/18
Rear- 275/40/18

[Jay Hilliard]

With so many LS swaps, I've almost forgotten how sexy a big block looks under the hood of a muscle car. I love it!!:hail: :hail:

Thanks. I always wanted a BB427 camaro back in the day, so I could not resist now. Next project will have an LS.

[Rick D]

Very nice Jay, I love the wheels!!! Who makes those? How come no mini tubs?

[Jay Hilliard]

Very nice Jay, I love the wheels!!! Who makes those? How come no mini tubs?

Thanks Rick, they are Rushforth SuperSpoke's. Had to stick to a budget, so aftermarket subframe, minitub's and 4-link rear suspension was out.

[Rick D]

Thanks Rick, they are Rushforth SuperSpoke's. Had to stick to a budget, so aftermarket subframe, minitub's and 4-link rear suspension was out.

I get you on the budget, it's so easy to let it get out of hand that's for sure!

[Frankenstine]

Dang Rite Jay looking good:thumbsup: Won't be long till you get on the orange car?????? :willy: :hail: Keith

[tones2SS]

Looks great Jay. I am digging the Big Block.:yes:

[69x22]

Looks nice Jay love the color combo and wheels.

[OLDFLM]

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoDec2642944PM.jpg

Looking good Jay! Still my favorite wheels out there! :thumbsup:

[Frankenstine]

Hey Mr Jay, Any updates, :D :D
Thanks, Keith

[waynieZ]

Yah I need a fix too!

[Jay Hilliard]

I will post pics but got the grill, front bumper installed. Checked all electrical, gauges etc and all is working correctly. Tonight I started engine.....woohoo! I have stereo, charge AC, exhaust and interior left to do all with a few odds and ends. Getting very close.

[Ron in SoCal]

Way to go Jay! Very exciting time in a build :cheers:

[tubbed69]

sounds like all of the hard work is about to pay off,we want pics Jay

[Jay Hilliard]

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoJan22100603PM_zps723dc8dc.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoJan22100524PM_zps30d5ed9d.jpg

[Frankenstine]

Thanks for the picks Jay, WOW, :thumbsup: words can't describe how nice this car is, excellent job :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Hoping to get up to see it soon maybe when you get started on the interior, are you going the stock direction for the Int as well, Beautiful car Jay

[Jon69RagTop]

I normally just look at pics, but felt compelled to congratulate you on a beautiful car. Nicely done, I love the color combination and wheel choice. Your car will surely stand out every where you go.

Jonathan

[Jay Hilliard]

Thanks Keith and Jonathan for the compliments. :thankyou: I could not wipe the smile off my wife's face last night when the engine started. I had almost forgot but was quickly reminded it was her car! :D
Interior will resemble somewhat stock but have you wondering whats different. Staying simple with interior, not over the top.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/DSC01413_zps5ec751c5.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/DSC01411_zpsdb0d9a03.jpg

[Jay Hilliard]

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/DSC01407_zps91570521.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/DSC01409_zpscaae9076.jpg

[waynieZ]

It looks Sweet! I like the silver grill it ties in with the stripes. Great Job.

[syborg tt]

that looks very very nice

[jay web]

That is looking really nice. I have got to come by and see it. Can you build me one next?

[Jay Hilliard]

That is looking really nice. I have got to come by and see it. Can you build me one next?

Sure. No problem. Just send me a signed check.

[coolwelder62]

Jay,The project is turning great.:thumbsup:

[camcojb]

I love the color combo, looks great. :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Looks awesome Jay! I wish my wife would want me to build her a BBC powered 69 :thumbsup:

[tubbed69]

thats a job well done Jay,beautiful car

[ChuckDriver]

Great work Jay!!

[Jay Hilliard]

Thanks Marty, Wayne, Scott, Jody, Ryan, Jeff & JJ. I am starting to see alot more light at the end of the tunnel.

[Jay Hilliard]

I have started installing audio and recently purchased Screamin Performance's kick panels. They are very nice pieces and fit nicely. They clear DSE dash with no issues and also do not interfere with dimmer switch. Very impressed with fit and finish of these panels.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoFeb1270248PM_zpsbb72dc98.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoFeb1271755PM_zps2ee73873.jpg

[FathomGreen69]

Nice, with so many over the top builds out there, One forgets how truly stunning a clean big block '69 with a nice color combo can be. Well done sir.

[coolwelder62]

Nice, with so many over the top builds out there, One forgets how truly stunning a clean big block '69 with a nice color combo can be. Well done sir.Ditto!!!!!!!!:thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Jay, car is looking really good, great colors!

[michaelh440]

Just went through this whole thread and I'm just amazed! What an awesome build. Make's me wish I was closer to NC. My car needs some Dan love as well.

Great job on this car. As others have said, it's the right amount of flash with the right amount of understatement. Love that color as well.

Michael

[Jay Hilliard]

Nice, with so many over the top builds out there, One forgets how truly stunning a clean big block '69 with a nice color combo can be. Well done sir.

Thanks Fathom, Scott and Lenie. With so many nice builds on Lat-G its alot easier to get que's from. :idea: Perfect example is Lenie's and Scott's builds, fabrication.

Just went through this whole thread and I'm just amazed! What an awesome build. Make's me wish I was closer to NC. My car needs some Dan love as well.

Great job on this car. As others have said, it's the right amount of flash with the right amount of understatement. Love that color as well.

Michael

Thanks Michael and welcome to Lateral-G.

[waynieZ]

Screaming Performance kick panel look great, there will be a set in my future
Some Day! Looking good Jay.

[rocketrod]

The car looks amazing! Thanks for the recommendation on the Screaming Performance kick panels, I ordered a set yesterday.

[glassman]

Absolutely gorgeous!!

[Jay Hilliard]

Thanks Wayne, Rod and Glassman. The kick panels are a nice solution if you have a need for speakers, want to use a 6.5" speaker with separate component.

[Jack Maurer]

Exceptional workmanship....well done

[Jay Hilliard]

Exceptional workmanship....well done

Thanks Jack! Much appreciated, especially coming from seeing Darkside and the excellent craftmanship and detail of that car.

[Jay Hilliard]

cell phone pics not turning out so well, but you get the idea. On the door panels I wanted a stock feel with a modern touch. I think it hit the mark.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoApr0340053PM_zps9492c858.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoMar2833607PM_zps6dbf3071.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoMar2550646PM_zps02031246.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/69-Camaro-SS-427-doorpanel_zps69f50464.jpg

[Sieg]

Awesome door panels Jay! :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

They look great.

[tubbed69]

those door panels look great Jay,very nice idea

[tones2SS]

Looks awesome Jay. Very nice.

[Spiffav8]

cell phone pics not turning out so well, but you get the idea. On the door panels I wanted a stock feel with a modern touch. I think it hit the mark.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoApr0340053PM_zps9492c858.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoMar2833607PM_zps6dbf3071.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/PhotoMar2550646PM_zps02031246.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/69-Camaro-SS-427-doorpanel_zps69f50464.jpg


Off the chart man. Simple, clean, classic and modern all in one.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Jay Hilliard]

Thanks Sieig, Wayne, Jeff, Tone and Curtis for the compliments. I think its definitely what my wife and I were looking for. A modern touch, not to over the top but not completely stock either.

Here a few more pics with carpet, Clayton Machine door handle/crank and Screamin Performance kick panels installed.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/69-Camaro-SS-427-floor_zps6c6ecef9.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/69-Camaro-SS-427-carpet_zps17903108.jpg

[ChuckDriver]

Very nice, the color looks great!

[Lous69]

Thanks Sieig, Wayne, Jeff, Tone and Curtis for the compliments. I think its definitely what my wife and I were looking for. A modern touch, not to over the top but not completely stock either.

Here a few more pics with carpet, Clayton Machine door handle/crank and Screamin Performance kick panels installed.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/69-Camaro-SS-427-floor_zps6c6ecef9.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/69-Camaro-SS-427-carpet_zps17903108.jpg

Very Very nice. What did you use for carpeting? I like that look.

[Jay Hilliard]

Very Very nice. What did you use for carpeting? I like that look.

thanks Lou. It's the Daytona carpet that came in original 50's GM cars. Most interior guys use this style as it has a tighter weave and IMO looks alot better than the loop style that came in late 60's GM cars.

[waynieZ]

Jay did you redo the dash cover, or did you have it done it looks awesome.

[Jay Hilliard]

Wayne,

The interior guy took an original and just used the plastic structure and re-built it with foam etc, then covered it. It looks awesome in person, as pics doesnt do it justice. It doesnt have the waves, like the originals and especially like the repo's.

[waynieZ]

I can't imagine how nice it looks in person because it looks awesome in the picture. Tell him he did an amazing job.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Wayne,

The interior guy took an original and just used the plastic structure and re-built it with foam etc, then covered it. It looks awesome in person, as pics doesnt do it justice. It doesnt have the waves, like the originals and especially like the repo's.

At first I thought it was a Nova pad. Coming together nicely.

[coolwelder62]

Jay,Just Amazing love the direction this is headed :trophy-1302: .I wish we had a good interior shop here local.I will be driving to neb. to see some guy named Tracy Weaver,I hope he's worth the drive.

[Jay Hilliard]

Jay,Just Amazing love the direction this is headed :trophy-1302: .I wish we had a good interior shop here local.I will be driving to neb. to see some guy named Tracy Weaver,I hope he's worth the drive.

Thanks Scott. I think that Tracy Weaver guy will work fine. I think he has done interiors in a few cars here and there. :poke: Poor Tracy...gets his chops busted all the time, all joking aside...a good guy and everybody knows Tracy does excellent work. :thumbsup:

Wow Jay! Looks like it's coming along pretty good. The interior looks awesome!:thumbsup:

Thanks Jay. Still have exhaust to do when I get it back. Light is getting brighter at the end of the tunnel. What new project are you working on now?

[Sonar Chief]

Jay .... just went through the entire thread again .... the car is amazing:thumbsup:

Question ... you have an automatic right? What sifter is that shown in the interior shots? I like that clean transmission hump with a booted shifter, I might go that route and get rid of the column shifter.

Nice build fer sure :trophy-1302:

[Jay Hilliard]

Jay .... just went through the entire thread again .... the car is amazing:thumbsup:

Question ... you have an automatic right? What sifter is that shown in the interior shots? I like that clean transmission hump with a booted shifter, I might go that route and get rid of the column shifter.

Nice build fer sure :trophy-1302:

Thanks! The shifter is a Lokar shifter that works in a stock 4 speed hole. It's a nice piece and works well. The shifter ring is Lokar also with gear indicator lights.

[Frankenstine]

Hey Mr Jay, It's Keith, I havent been on here in a while and just got cought up on your thread, Man ths car is turning out exceptional, over the top for sure:thumbsup: looks like I might have to make a trip up to see this thing in person again, when it gets back to your shop, and pick your brain on a few ideas that I have for mine. :thumbsup:

[chr2002ca]

Gorgeous build Jay. Very smooth design and attention to detail. :thumbsup:

[Jay Hilliard]

Hey Mr Jay, It's Keith, I havent been on here in a while and just got cought up on your thread, Man ths car is turning out exceptional, over the top for sure:thumbsup: looks like I might have to make a trip up to see this thing in person again, when it gets back to your shop, and pick your brain on a few ideas that I have for mine. :thumbsup:

Hey Keith,

Thanks man. I got the car back yesterday. Wife is ready to start driving, but I still have a few things left to do, exhaust being one of them.

You are welcome to come down anytime.

Gorgeous build Jay. Very smooth design and attention to detail. :thumbsup:

Thanks for the compliments Chris!

[rocketrod]

Jay the car is looking awesome! Can't wait to see more interior pics!

[Jay Hilliard]

Here are a couple of pics.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/frontheadreststitching_zps42b6bd27.jpg (http://s416.photobucket.com/user/JayandDonna/media/69%20Camaro%20Project/frontheadreststitching_zps42b6bd27.jpg.html)

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/JH_1969-Camaro-SS-427_09_zps4a1efb3e.jpg (http://s416.photobucket.com/user/JayandDonna/media/69%20Camaro%20Project/JH_1969-Camaro-SS-427_09_zps4a1efb3e.jpg.html)

[BBC71Nova]

Turned out awesome Jay! Are those the recovered Corbeau sport seats or did you end up going another route?

[Jay Hilliard]

Jay the car is looking awesome! Can't wait to see more interior pics! Thanks Rod.


Turned out awesome Jay! Are those the recovered Corbeau sport seats or did you end up going another route?
Thanks John. Recovered Corbeau Sport seats with head rest height cut down.

[tubbed69]

amazing job Jay,ready to ride?

[jay web]

Looks incredible. Awesome job, Jay. Cant wait to see it.

[waynieZ]

They do some great work. It looks ( as we say ) Wicked good!
Your PM box is full.

[Jay Hilliard]

amazing job Jay,ready to ride?

Thanks Jeff...just finished up installing Magnaflow exhaust with v-bands. Down to the last couple of small things.

Looks incredible. Awesome job, Jay. Cant wait to see it.

Thanks Jay....We are planning on taking it to the car show tomorrow.

They do some great work. It looks ( as we say ) Wicked good!
Your PM box is full.

Thanks Wayne. I'm happy the way it turned out, but better yet my wife likes it and it is her car. :D

I have cleared my inbox.

[tones2SS]

Awesome, awesome. Looks great Jay!

[Lenie]

Hi Jay, car looks great. Earlier you said the carpet was a daytona weave, did you just order that by the yard and have the upholsterer sew and install it? Where did you purchase your carpet from.
Thanks

[Jay Hilliard]

Hi Jay, car looks great. Earlier you said the carpet was a daytona weave, did you just order that by the yard and have the upholsterer sew and install it? Where did you purchase your carpet from.
Thanks

Interior guy ordered it by the yard and sewed it. Not sure where he got it.

[Frankenstine]

Hey Mr Jay, How's the shake down runs going on the Camaro, is it completely finished?? any way you could post a video of it, running etc???

Thanks Keith

[Frankenstine]

Hey Jay, what's going on with the wife's car ?????? any updates.picks vidieos??? :waveflag: Have you started on your car yet:whistling:

:thankyou:
Keith

[DFRESH]

Jay---it's turning out to be a killer car. I really love the color combo you chose. Way to go outside the box---it's really paying off. The interior looks amazing---love that carpet and the way you did the dash pad. Very, very cool bro. Looking forward to the final pics of it being done.

Doug

[LS7 Z/28]

Super clean car, nicely done.

[tubbed69]

come on Jay we need updates

[Jay Hilliard]

I will post some updated pics. Car has been finished since May or June. Wife has been driving and enjoying it.

I have an annoying speaker rattle that I have to work out but other than that, the car is running/working great.

[DOOM]

I will post some updated pics. Car has been finished since May or June. Wife has been driving and enjoying it.

I have an annoying speaker rattle that I have to work out but other than that, the car is running/working great.

Oh I see Jay you pulled a Marty Maguire on us ! Where's the pictures!!!!!

[65 347]

Oh I see Jay you pulled a Marty Maguire on us ! Where's the pictures!!!!!

hahahaha

[Jay Hilliard]

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/Jay_Camaro_photos_034_zpsff3ba7fa.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/Jay_Camaro_photos_029_zpsf2f89be0.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/Jay_Camaro_photos_024_zpscfbefe3d.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/Jay_Camaro_photos_020_zpsaed1bf74.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/Jay_Camaro_photos_019_zpsad77c526.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/Jay_Camaro_photos_015_zps99956974.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/Jay_Camaro_photos_009_zpsa56c1a12.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/Jay_Camaro_photos_006_zps21614dea.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/JayandDonna/69%20Camaro%20Project/Jay_Camaro_photos_003_zps304f633d.jpg

[DOOM]

AHHHH thank you Jay! As always:hail: See you at SEMA ?

[Al Moreno]

What a beutiful car Jay! You just nailed the whole theme. Very nicely done. I love it and your wife must be supper excited. If it were me, I'd be steeling it from her,LOL

[U-turn]

Like the color, great stance

[Spiffav8]

:thankyou: Crisp, Clean, Simple, yet aggressive. I love it!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Jay Hilliard]

What a beutiful car Jay! You just nailed the whole theme. Very nicely done. I love it and your wife must be supper excited. If it were me, I'd be steeling it from her,LOL

Thanks a lot Al. It turned out exactly how we wanted. Simple & clean.

:thankyou: Crisp, Clean, Simple, yet aggressive. I love it!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks Curtis. I was just in Vegas two weeks ago. I forgot you lived there.

[ChuckDriver]

Turned out great, congrats!!

[tubbed69]

Very we'll done Jay,really like everything about it,great job:trophy-1302:

[waynieZ]

Very Nice Jay.

[WSSix]

Love it. The color combination with everything is just great. Good job :thumbsup:

[Jay Hilliard]

Thanks JJ, Jeff, Jay, Wayne and Trey for the compliments. Much appreciated!!

Good luck Trey on the job interviews. Hopefully you will be coming to NC. :D

[WSSix]

Thanks Jay. I'm ready to be back where the roads aren't straight and boring.

[Frankenstine]

Hey Mr Jay, Just seen the Lateral G feature car and it's your car Blue Angle.
man I can't say enough about this car, it's is sooooo nice, glad I got to come and see It when I did, and def will have to make it back up there to see it in person. :thumbsup: :king:

:thankyou:
Keith
I will give you a call this evening.

[Jay Hilliard]

Thanks Keith! Its definitely the wife's car. Just ask her.:popcorn2:

[Payton King]

It turned out really nice.

[Rybar]

Congrats Jay, I wish my wife would want one of her own!

[Jay Hilliard]

It turned out really nice.

Thanks Payton. I have a close eye on your latest build, especially the engine combination....NIIICCCEEE!!!!

Congrats Jay, I wish my wife would want one of her own!

Thanks Ryan....Now if I could just get her to want a 67 Nova also :idea:

[Gatekeeper]

Jay, your wifes 69 really came out great and a perfect color combo. This is the build I was watching that led me to Dan Holohans fabrication work. My ride is still a work in progress but coming along great thanks to Dan.
Glad to see it finished and looking stellar.
Lewis

[Jay Hilliard]

Thanks Lewis. Your project is in excellent hands. Last time I was in Dan's shop is was coming along great. You should start a build thread.

Jay