Project 1969

[Intimidator3]

I've been a lurker here at Lateral-G for a while and have found all your projects have been very inspiring and have helped me on my current project. After having my 69 Camaro project for 11 years, it is time for me to share my project.
I started looking for a 69 Camaro in 2000 and finally found my perfect project car in 2003. They guy I bought it from was pretty much making it a Z-28 clone. He was pretty straight forward with me. His dad was the original owner and it was bought in '69 with a straight 6 and butternut yellow. It had been painted twice since the factory...once Canary Yellow, the next time, the blue you see here.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-QBZwNjf/0/3ee70485/L/1-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-QBZwNjf/A)
It was by no means a numbers matching car but seemed to be a pretty solid car interior was pretty decent. Plus it means I can make the car the way I want, which is exactly what I was looking for.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-V6scBKm/0/580222fc/L/3-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-V6scBKm/A)
and the V8 they put in was aging, but still pretty solid for a driver.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6D65Lz2/0/ed06ec33/L/4-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6D65Lz2/A)

I have done several mechanical upgrades over the period of 10 years. I've been having fun with working on it, driving it, and taking it to the local car shows.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-mVnF9VB/0/eb2c2b3e/L/5-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-mVnF9VB/A)
I started having some issues after a couple of years with the old 350 so I decided to start with it. I pulled the motor and the front clip so I could clean everything up as well as I could for the new powerplant.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-jVWZV4H/0/4ac5c5a5/L/23-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-jVWZV4H/A)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-Bwg5VJP/0/0b87b2ae/L/23b-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-Bwg5VJP/A)
Clean up went well and I put the new motor in. I went with a built 383 stroker I picked up from a buddy of mine. Everything was fresh, but he had decided to go a different direction with his car. So it worked out perfect. I added the March Performance Pulley kit and a few extras including new control arms, front disc brakes, 2" drop spindles and a set of Centerline Telstars which looked sharper than the old Classic Centerlines it came with.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-f8rCsSK/0/70df0628/L/30-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-f8rCsSK/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-rGLL3zf/0/a7b7a96f/L/32-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-rGLL3zf/A)

Upgraded the old 10 Bolt to a Moser Ford 9 inch and added subframe connectors and I was ready to roll again...
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-wkMGwW4/0/3357ab0b/L/37-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-wkMGwW4/A)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-BM7dDgw/0/4c06db9c/L/38-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-BM7dDgw/A)

Wired my fans and added ceramic coated headers
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-vbVDvrF/0/3400b32a/L/43-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-vbVDvrF/A)


I added a Thunder Road dash panel with some Autometer Cobalt Gauges and I matching steering wheel and this baby was ready for the track.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-PXjWFWt/0/044fc974/L/48-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-PXjWFWt/A)


https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-52Ppbqf/0/2e853faa/L/50-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-52Ppbqf/A)

I ran it in the Pinks All Out race in 2010 just for fun where it proved to be an 11 second car.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-xZ29pJw/0/9c399a12/L/45-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-xZ29pJw/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-9qCk4qH/0/b38f96b6/L/46-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-9qCk4qH/A)

I was happy with this, but I decided it is not the direction I had planned to go with my car. So in 2013, with everything mechanical about the car in very good shape, I decided to tear it down again and begin the most dreaded part...paint and body! I will update with a new post that will take you through this journey thus far... Stay tuned and thanks for reading!

[Che70velle]

Welcome to LatG, and I can't wait to see more. Car looks great!

[Spiffav8]

Welcome to Lateral-G. Great read on your journey and adventures with the car. Looks like you have had a lot of fun with it and it seems that a lot more is in store for you. Nothing better than getting out there and having a good time and that's exactly what you are doing.

Looking forward to seeing more of what you do. Any idea on the paint at this point? Going to stay the same or change it up? Seems that car has had just about all the colors on it except red. :D

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[69bigblok]

:popcorn2: i like it!

[6t9 camaro]

I like where this one is going! :popcorn2:

[Intimidator3]

Thanks guys. @ Curtis - I have settled with going back blue. But this time a more modern GM Color... Luxo Blue.. Here is a reference pic.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/chevyrebb/C6frt.jpg

I plan for it to be more simple so probably not going back with the rally strips, but something more subtle...when we get to that point.

So here we go. About a year ago at this time, I decided it was time for paint and body and move in a slightly different direction. I knew I did not want this car to end up as just another drag car. That is not why I looked for a 69 Camaro for so long. SO I drove my car over to Camaro Concepts here in Houston. I spoke with Corbin up there and we agreed we agreed I really have to get this baby down to bare metal to see what we are dealing with and go from there. The car is what I would call a 20 footer as in it looked damn good from 20 feet away. Having this car for 10 years I already knew most of the secrets, or at least I hoped... I knew there was body work and rust in some areas, but nothing that Corbin and Roy could not handle. So I began the tear down...

So I pulled the motor and removed my cowl vent. Notice the rust near the bottom of the wind shield....
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-JqphBtw/0/8483337e/L/51-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-JqphBtw/A)

a little around the back window after I pulled the glass... but not as bad as I thought...whew! Hey look...Butternut Yellow! :P

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-VX2wGjP/0/736ff12d/L/55-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-VX2wGjP/A)

The trunk pan...well I knew about that...yeah, kinda hard to haul around any dead bodies in that so I will have to replace that. (J/K)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-bt3R7zB/0/10ef195c/L/56-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-bt3R7zB/A)

Pulled the interior and yeah, hard to tell how bad, but someone previously tried to put glass over the pinholes looks like... Not looking good for the floorpan...
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-nGWjBmD/0/0f9db0c8/L/57-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-nGWjBmD/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-jvmg4Fr/0/5f542f6c/L/58-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-jvmg4Fr/A)

So I got it over to Camaro Concepts and while I was there, they already dropped the rear suspension. Within a week, here is what my car looked like... Ready for blasting!!

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-dSSsh9W/0/f6b1669f/L/59-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-dSSsh9W/A)

I decided to smooth the firewall. Here is a good before pic...
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-cH9rJ86/0/57cbd2da/L/60-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-cH9rJ86/A)

As I feared, I can see the rust damage around the windshield is pretty extensive. It's okay, Roy and Corbin have seen worse.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-5tN3wT4/0/323ca8f2/L/66-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-5tN3wT4/A)

A little on the lower cowl too...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-RDrnLRX/0/d8fabc91/L/69-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-RDrnLRX/A)

Car is back from blasting. naked and P-coated. I was worried they would start blasting it and suddenly they would say, "where did it go?" luckily, it still had a bit of medal left. :)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-MhTWNwd/0/c555e082/L/70-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-MhTWNwd/A)
Some previous bad patch work hidden under the paint...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-Sb2sWrj/0/3559d4ec/L/72-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-Sb2sWrj/A)

and the door...
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-MPdMCgJ/0/ffd31df1/L/73-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-MPdMCgJ/A)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-HtFd77t/0/3b543692/L/75-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-HtFd77t/A)

More to come... 15 pic limit per post... Thanks again for reading!

[Intimidator3]

Oh yeah, looks like it got attacked by metal eating termites...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-xrMh7Sv/0/91b13f2d/L/76-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-xrMh7Sv/A)
Sorry, a little blurry
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-zqQqLmN/0/cb25a9ba/L/77-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-zqQqLmN/A)

Lower cowl, floorboards... can see daylight through the holes. Under the fiberglass was sheetmetal patchwork. Oh, yeah, floorpan is outta here...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-t6Q7s3x/0/c5384c40/L/78-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-t6Q7s3x/A)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-X6hBVhW/0/7fcb196d/L/79-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-X6hBVhW/A)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-BhhtZ6W/0/b4191e66/L/80-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-BhhtZ6W/A)

Doors eaten up from the inside (lower right corner) and the lower left door frame..
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6KqFkQz/0/237749d8/L/82-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6KqFkQz/A)

Okay, so while all that is going on, I loaded up my subframe and brought it home for disassembly. I am taking it and a few other parts to get powder coating.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-V4KkDVG/0/d8b65c71/L/86-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-V4KkDVG/A)

Fast Forward... A week later...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-4Cbkr8W/0/8c6d6800/L/87-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-4Cbkr8W/A)
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https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-qNt8TsG/0/fd457573/L/91-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-qNt8TsG/A)
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[Spiffav8]

Dig the new color! Looks like the body has seen better days, but we have seen worse around here. It sounds like you've got a good team that will get it back into shape and done correctly. Keep at it!!!

[Intimidator3]

Meanwhile, back at the fab shop, my car is getting a lot lighter...

Cut out the cowl, right side cowl shoulder, floor pan, trunk pan, and left rear quarter panel...
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-RmtqBSt/0/e894ad1c/L/94-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-RmtqBSt/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-NqStjV4/0/5b0b6a21/L/95-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-NqStjV4/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-Cz9Sjnr/0/baf6d341/L/98-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-Cz9Sjnr/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-RK2gLtt/0/85850929/L/99-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-RK2gLtt/A)

At this point, with all that out of the way, I decided to go mini tub and 4-Link rear suspension. So Corbin added that to the parts list for me.

New parts came in and the car starts to go back together. :ups:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-LC2z5xG/0/44edc32e/L/113-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-LC2z5xG/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-ghHzFZq/0/a22dd259/L/115-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-ghHzFZq/A)

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Start of some of the pre-fab work for the minitubs.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-dMZQsvD/0/67f5d5b6/L/120-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-dMZQsvD/A)

Tail pan
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-CjQb4N5/0/94bf3f6e/L/126-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-CjQb4N5/A)

Trunk pan fitted

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-s4hGDtM/0/b555cbdb/L/130-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-s4hGDtM/A)

Ready for the tubs

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-89S73vD/0/e97545d7/L/128-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-89S73vD/A)
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Fixed that rust spot with a new section

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-KHtBnvh/0/40210b62/L/137-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-KHtBnvh/A)

To be continued... Thanks for reading!

[Intimidator3]

Up on the rotisserie to finalize welds and clean-up to prepare installing the 4-Link rear suspension from TCI.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-zgLWBtS/0/88357ed4/L/138-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-zgLWBtS/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-2H8Hhms/0/65ede6bb/L/144-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-2H8Hhms/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-FBr9Xnn/0/308c057b/L/145-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-FBr9Xnn/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-BcnNXwL/0/b61dc676/L/147-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-BcnNXwL/A)

Couple more tweaks and we're ready to send the whole rear suspension to powder coating.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-gDVBk2s/0/0e4cc2fb/L/149-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-gDVBk2s/A)

Time to put the subframe back on for fender fitting.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6LRh4kt/0/97a41bd3/L/150-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6LRh4kt/A)

Starting to look like a car again... decided not to try salvaging the doors, so got these doors from Auto Metal Direct. Body lines are pretty true and like all aftermarket body parts, needed some massaging, but the guys at Camaro Concepts were able to fix them right up.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-pKWdmmf/0/b2b8f419/L/152-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-pKWdmmf/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-mMxQzcN/0/3b64f3d2/L/154-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-mMxQzcN/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-wJtkFjM/0/47a79881/L/155-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-wJtkFjM/A)

Tubs looking good

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-JL75DtZ/0/69d1cf1f/L/157-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-JL75DtZ/A)

We've got a roller again...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-J74bgxs/0/2ad195b2/L/160-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-J74bgxs/A)

The rear suspension came back from powder coating and finished nicely. I gained an additional 3 inches to accommodate the 19X12's I plan to have on the final product.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-8HXSs8L/0/acf89124/L/161-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-8HXSs8L/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-M2sK4dt/0/02fad46e/L/162-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-M2sK4dt/A)

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Back at home where my work continues. A big thanks to Camaro Concepts for all the help with the sheet metal work and fab work. They are top-notch and easy to work with. Now it is time to do some more fitting and additional prep work before sending it to paint. Room for one more? (don't mind the Cokes in the back ground. lol )

As always, thanks for reading.

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[Spiffav8]

:popcorn2:

[WSSix]

Welcome to the site. Glad your project is moving along nicely. What all do you have planned for the car? I like the blue you're going with.

[Intimidator3]

Okay, a few more updates to get y'all to present. Since I got it back this past winter, I worked on seam sealer in the interior and exterior. Also worked on the surface rust in places to help preserve the car for the winter since I did not yet have a paint shop lined up that did not have a 9 month waiting period. So I worked on the interior first. I cleaned and applied #M Seam sealer to all seams. I stripped any rust off and e-coating with a rotary nylon abrasive brush. (Thanks Sonar Chief) I then cleaned, taped off and shot the areas with Eastwood's Epoxy Primer to seal it well.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-4fqft86/0/9f0d959f/L/165-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-4fqft86/A)

This was just to get it by as I did not want this thing sitting in Houston humidity and just rust away since I suddenly found out I was going to be traveling quite a bit for work in the first half of the year and will have less time to try to get this finalized to go to paint. (Work always seems to delay major projects like this :P)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-MT4KRJv/0/811ed00b/L/166-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-MT4KRJv/A)


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https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-xSNcxM9/0/3ea6f240/L/172-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-xSNcxM9/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-39sDMXh/0/1facb653/L/173-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-39sDMXh/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6cNXgdf/0/ea12d954/L/174-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6cNXgdf/A)

Did some fitting for brake lines, fuel lines and some of my new billet accessories.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-57nn783/0/88f31f84/L/175-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-57nn783/A)

Also got my Ice wheels in from Budnik. Thanks Jason Swain.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-gNjnfD3/0/47b093eb/L/168-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-gNjnfD3/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-W8Fc45f/0/8490eecf/L/169-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-W8Fc45f/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-nbWS9mN/0/302a0728/L/183-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-nbWS9mN/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-dWJsN8c/0/d5afefd1/L/184-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-dWJsN8c/A)

Fronts are on the way.

Next update will have the latest progress as of 9/26/14. I will then be posting as it moves along. I finally have it at a local paint shop after hunting all summer. Great shop and has been doing excellent work so far and it is getting really close to paint now.

[Intimidator3]

Okay, so it has been over at the paint shop where it has gone back on the rotisserie. The bottom sealed, primed, blocked and shot with semi-gloss black. Here's a couple of shots after it was rolled out of the paint booth. Sorry, pics taken from my phone...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-J4pxPHr/0/049fff87/L/176-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-J4pxPHr/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6G2GtkS/0/f5b7fc93/L/177-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6G2GtkS/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-9n9QkJ3/0/18f8c976/L/181-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-9n9QkJ3/A)


More updates coming soon! I'll use a better camera on the next ones!

[Sonar Chief]

Okay, a few more updates to get ya'll to present. Since I got it back this past winter, I worked on seam sealer in the interior and exterior. Also worked on the surface rust in places to help preserve the car for the winter since I did not yet have a paint shop lined up that did not have a 9 month waiting period. So I worked on the interior first. I cleaned and applied #M Seam sealer to all seams. I stripped any rust off and e-coating with a rotary nylon abrasive brush. (Thanks Sonar Chief) I then cleaned, taped off and shot the areas with Eastwood's Epoxy Primer to seal it well.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee140/Intimid8r_3/Project%201969/165.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/Intimid8r_3/media/Project%201969/165.jpg.html)


You are very welcome .... its not a fun way to spend an afternoon, but its gotta get done. Very nicely done .... good that its in epoxy, I have some spraying to do on the underside, Yipee!

Just an FYI ... I used Eastwood Frame coating under the seat frames there cuz when I cut into them for the sub frame connectors there was RUST, so I sprayed away before I weld the top back on.

Camaro is lookin good!

[will69camaro]

Project looks good and always nice to have another local guy. Love to check this car out in person when you get it completed!

William

[HBRod]

Good project. I can appreciate the time it took to find the car that seems to be the right one. I'm still looking for the "right" '69 fpr myself. Good color choice and a interesting build story. The neat thing that I like about the '60's cars is that they have lasted so long. Yes there's some rust damage, but compared to the thinner metal of cars of today these are more saveable. And they have character which is not common on modern cars. Definitely can appreciate needing to get the metal covered to avoid new rust in the Houston environment,

Keep up the good work and let us know your progress when you can.

Rod

[Swain]

Nice work Kenny....

Front wheels are almost done :)

[waynieZ]

Welcome and great project. Its looking good. I'll be watching for more update, very interesting. Subscribed.

[tubbed69]

Welcome to the site,very impressive work so far,nice car:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Jay Hilliard]

Nice work and the Budnik ICE wheels look great.

[598TransAm]

This is going to be fun helping him getting it back together. I just don't want to be the one that puts a scratch on it.

[Intimidator3]

This is going to be fun helping him getting it back together. I just don't want to be the one that puts a scratch on it.

Hopefully, I'll get it done before too long. http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/images/smilies/geeza.gif
We have all winter so we won't sweat our a$$es off. ...and welcome to Lateral-G, Mr. 598!

Nice work and the Budnik ICE wheels look great.

Thanks, Jay.

Welcome to the site,very impressive work so far,nice car:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks, and way to go on the feature this month! Car is looking good!

Nice work Kenny....

Front wheels are almost done :)

Thanks, Jason. ...and update your thread for us! Give us something! lol

Good project. I can appreciate the time it took to find the car that seems to be the right one. I'm still looking for the "right" '69 fpr myself. Good color choice and a interesting build story. The neat thing that I like about the '60's cars is that they have lasted so long. Yes there's some rust damage, but compared to the thinner metal of cars of today these are more saveable. And they have character which is not common on modern cars. Definitely can appreciate needing to get the metal covered to avoid new rust in the Houston environment,

Keep up the good work and let us know your progress when you can.

Rod

Thanks, Rod. I should have an update tomorrow. It is starting to get a little color on it now. The blue is looking pretty sweet in person.

Project looks good and always nice to have another local guy. Love to check this car out in person when you get it completed!

William

Thanks, William. I forget, you still in the Woodlands/Spring area?

[Intimidator3]

Okay, small update. I went by the paint shop and they are hard at work prepping it for paint and blocking the crap out of it. The plan is to shoot the firewall, cowl and interior dash with primer/sealer tomorrow followed by painting it the same final color as the rest of the car. Rest of interior is painted (nothing special, just went with semi-flat black since it will all be covered by Dynomat and anyway) Firewall is being blocked to perfection.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-zxn5Nnm/0/1d34c808/M/IMG_6713-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-zxn5Nnm/A)

Inside of the fenders already got their treatment of Luxo Blue Metallic and exterior being blocked and prepped.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-NTV7Gw2/0/948813d6/L/IMG_6719-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-NTV7Gw2/A)
Kind of a blurry pic, but the inside of the fender looked suited for a very good quality exterior paint job.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-G6wQxcf/0/23ccb51c/L/IMG_6710-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-G6wQxcf/A)https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-TLCqC66/0/be54f59a/L/IMG_6707-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-TLCqC66/A)
...and the metallic is poppin'!
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-d2mcfDP/0/7c57522c/L/IMG_6709-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-d2mcfDP/A)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-HhG4rJQ/0/950d32e7/L/IMG_6711-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-HhG4rJQ/A)

More updates coming soon. It's getting close! Thanks for reading!

[Intimidator3]

Couple of new ones. Firewall and dash with color:
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-qwD9Q3x/0/f681e4c8/L/ed178009-09a7-4b39-b7a4-5155aa08f8c8-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-qwD9Q3x/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-TcnCbzG/0/820b7b72/L/3dd54af8-db47-4ca4-88eb-7d0f08f0b580-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-TcnCbzG/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-x8kLtBj/0/2174822c/L/35bc5581-a474-4b2e-94bb-9fd17c6d93cd-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-x8kLtBj/A)

[Sonar Chief]

Couple of new ones. Firewall and dash with color:
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee140/Intimid8r_3/Project%201969/ed178009-09a7-4b39-b7a4-5155aa08f8c8.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/Intimid8r_3/media/Project%201969/ed178009-09a7-4b39-b7a4-5155aa08f8c8.jpg.html)

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee140/Intimid8r_3/Project%201969/3dd54af8-db47-4ca4-88eb-7d0f08f0b580.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/Intimid8r_3/media/Project%201969/3dd54af8-db47-4ca4-88eb-7d0f08f0b580.jpg.html)

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee140/Intimid8r_3/Project%201969/35bc5581-a474-4b2e-94bb-9fd17c6d93cd.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/Intimid8r_3/media/Project%201969/35bc5581-a474-4b2e-94bb-9fd17c6d93cd.jpg.html)


Man that is a sweet blue there .... any stripes going on later?

[Intimidator3]

Man that is a sweet blue there .... any stripes going on later?

Man, I think I am kind of stuck on solid right now. We will see...

[waynieZ]

Sweet Color.

[Intimidator3]

Another quick update. Here's most of the car. The rest of the unibody was getting clear in the booth when I went by.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-L4S6HRg/0/dd46f3cf/L/IMG_3159-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-L4S6HRg/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-kmf3TWB/0/2059ca33/L/IMG_3162-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-kmf3TWB/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-nDSF3V8/0/554ccba8/L/IMG_3165-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-nDSF3V8/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-KHsp49n/0/212c50d2/L/IMG_3166-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-KHsp49n/A)

They will assemble it back tomorrow and get the gaps all aligned, then wet sand on Thursday.:excited:

[Intimidator3]

Sweet Color.

Thanks Wayne. He grabbed the spoiler and walked it out into the sun to show me the metallic. I was like... :confused59:

[tubbed69]

That Blue looks great,making good progress:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Nice color choice, I bet it looks really great out in the sun! That has to be one of the best parts of the build, it never gets old seeing the customers face after freash paint is on their car!!

[Intimidator3]

New update. Coming together pretty good. I'll get clearer pictures soon, but you get the idea :)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-scMpVDm/0/ed250b32/L/IMG_3167-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-scMpVDm/A)
So much reflection, you almost can't tell the firewall is smooth.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-JZdfS2q/0/fad3bb04/L/IMG_3168-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-JZdfS2q/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-dZMpr8s/0/f80b34d1/L/IMG_3169-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-dZMpr8s/A)
Wetsand and buff is next.
Again, thanks for lookin'. :)

[tubbed69]

Very nice,blue looks great:trophy-1302: :trophy-1302:

[waynieZ]

The color looks even better all together.
I painted my 69 Z28 midnight blue a 74 Monte Carlo color in the early 70's so I love this color on your car. Its going to be beautiful.

[Sonar Chief]

That is a gorgeous Blue right there .... :king:

[Stovebolter]

Gotta add my .02 cents too......yes that blue looks great!

David

[Intimidator3]

Thanks guys. I went by today and they are starting to wet sand and get the gaps aligned. Had to drop off the hood hinges so they can get that aligned. Billet Specialties makes a great product:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-2BMWVCD/0/5e358845/L/IMG_3182-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-2BMWVCD/A)

Here are a couple more shots of it coming together

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-hBR2SCr/0/d4211423/L/IMG_3185-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-hBR2SCr/A)

A little better shot of the firewall...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-v6FV9cn/0/f9337c3c/L/IMG_3187-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-v6FV9cn/A)

Hopefully will have the final product next week after wet sand. Then it is back to my garage to start putting it back together.

[461Pontiac]

The hinges are awesome. Cannot wait to work on that car.

[Intimidator3]

The hinges are awesome. Cannot wait to work on that car.

Yes, Sir. You are invited to the reassembly party...lol

The rest of my Dynamat set and more billet stuff came in yesterday. No pics, but I talked to Marcel and it's really close to coming home. Just a couple more days. In the mean time, I have been finishing the steering column and getting the first parts for "Project Reassembly" ready. It's about to get fun! :woot:

[461Pontiac]

Get the bubble wrap ready for me. 598 might need some too. :lol:

[bonecrrusher]

I think that Luxo blue is Lemans Blue.

It was a late C5 color and then a C6 color until 2007.

Here is my lemans blue c6 out in the sun.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7336/14123623372_103780b9cd_b.jpg

Your car is looking great - love the wheels!

[Intimidator3]

I think that Luxo blue is Lemans Blue.

It was a late C5 color and then a C6 color until 2007.

Here is my lemans blue c6 out in the sun.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7336/14123623372_103780b9cd_b.jpg

Your car is looking great - love the wheels!

Thanks Bonecrrusher.

You are correct. That color debuted as Lemans Blue on the 2004 Z06. Since then, GM has used it under different labels on other vehicles under different names including Blue Topaz and Xenon on the Cadillac, and even Heritage Blue on the 2014 Trucks. They are all WA933L paint code. Loved that color the first time I saw it. With blasting the car and replacing sheet metal, I could paint it any color I wanted. I think I am glad I stuck with blue judging how great the color has turned out. Your car looks great, too! ��

[bonecrrusher]

I knew there was a reason I liked the blue on the 2014 trucks!

I'll have to pay more attention next time I see one.

Keep up with the great updates!

[Intimidator3]

Was able t make it by the shop yesterday. Still a couple more tweaks to be done before I bring it home, but still progressing. Pictures really don't do justice on how it really looks in person, but these two shots probably give the best perspective.

This shot was taken when it was fresh out of paint:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-q7Dkw7B/0/28ec5a65/M/IMG_3189-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-q7Dkw7B/A)

This one was yesterday after being wet sanded and buffed:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-wcRfVx3/0/41089d48/M/IMG_3216-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-wcRfVx3/A)

Few more from yesterday:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-345x2CR/0/e19273e6/M/IMG_3217-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-345x2CR/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-SJqcKdn/0/71a03a36/M/IMG_3220-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-SJqcKdn/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-3dZxLd2/0/65e6924a/M/IMG_3222-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-3dZxLd2/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-RxWFDTd/0/c3cde971/M/IMG_3223-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-RxWFDTd/A)

Meanwhile, the parts for my old steering column came in, so I was able to finish rebuilding it. I cleaned everything up and painted it. I then replaced the tumbler, turn signal switch, all the bearings and finished it off with a billet turn signal lever and flasher button. Sorry, no pictures as I did it, but I you can find a video on Youtube as I did that will step you through the whole process. It was surprisingly easy to disassemble and reassemble. :)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-gKH2X7h/0/f3febaf8/M/IMG_3231-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-gKH2X7h/A)

[Intimidator3]

Alright, quick update. I finally got it back home. A big thank you to Marcel and the guys at RUSH Customs and Classics for the incredible work they did on this beast. They were always professional, always on top of things and kept me informed through out the whole process. The end result, well, see for yourself...

Just off the trailer... Cloudy day, so the metallic is not gleaming, but still shiney :) Can't stand it...Let's get started!

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-bzJPdRH/0/fa72ae29/M/IMG_3241-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-bzJPdRH/A)

Soon as I got it in the garage, started on the Dynomat. This pic was the mock-up. That pre-cut kit is awesome.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-QvvS2p5/0/f3c7bca3/M/IMG_3247-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-QvvS2p5/A)

Whipped out on of the new screw sets I got to begin reassembly.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-FNHDjkT/0/405ff9fa/M/IMG_3252-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-FNHDjkT/A)

Got the rear back together and installed the trunk weather stripping.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-MmGtTLQ/0/528d629b/M/IMG_3255-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-MmGtTLQ/A)

Couldn't stand it. Had to put the rears on!
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-kHM49PB/0/1abf2692/M/IMG_3259-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-kHM49PB/A)

More pics to come. This is all I took so far. It rained all day here so did what I could in the garage and not the greatest for pictures.
Thanks again for lookin'!

[Che70velle]

Car is looking great! You are moving quickly on this one!

[waynieZ]

I agree with Scott. The car is looking good.

[Intimidator3]

Thanks, guys. Yeah I'm really pleased and pumped up to get this thing back together. But I have a long way to go. I still have to get the wiring back in it, window glass, brake lines, fuel tank, exhaust, motor, interior, etc...you know the drill... But in the mean time, you're right...it does look good :) I have all winter to work on it, and lookie there....Christmas is right around the corner...how convenient. I just need to pass my list to Santa and maybe a Christmas miracle will happen...lol!

Good thing is, I have most everything and just need to install. Very few things left I need to order. It is just going to be slow and a lot of blue tape. You should have seen how careful I was just putting the bumper on.

[461Pontiac]

Cool to see that car back in your garage! The color turned out awesome. I did not see, in all of the garage photos, the roll of bubble wrap for me and 598. That slick a paint job will be pretty intimidating to work around. Cannot wait.

[Intimidator3]

Quick update after Thanksgiving holiday break..


Day before Thanksgiving, got to see it in the sun for the first time.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-QpDJgPv/0/e28f2b69/M/IMG_3337b-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-QpDJgPv/A)

Got the grill back in

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-8vfbx8B/0/f610f92f/M/IMG_3340-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-8vfbx8B/A)

Almost hated putting Dynamat on a floor that looks this good...
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-F3k7C7m/0/eb73633d/M/IMG_3347-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-F3k7C7m/A)

Got to put the quarter windows in before Applying the Dynomat here. Got them in and just need to adjust...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6NCN7c8/0/39a73bf2/M/IMG_3350-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6NCN7c8/A)

Got my Lokar pedals back in
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-3z54QCg/0/87b36d0d/M/IMG_3308-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-3z54QCg/A)


Had to take a break before Thanksgiving to smoke some turkey and ribs...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-2RFwXnQ/0/90c3684e/L/IMG_3353b-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-2RFwXnQ/A)

Friday, after Turkey day, got my cheap labor to roll the Dynomat...
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-sZK6qhq/0/e8e88821/L/IMG_3355-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-sZK6qhq/A)

and got some wiring done...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-HSH2grH/0/59bbbca9/M/IMG_3361-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-HSH2grH/A)

Almost done with the Dynomat...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-7kXVjLr/0/7f781e53/M/IMG_3365-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-7kXVjLr/A)

Popped an old factory rear interior panel on to check spacing for the new window felts.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-DTXQQqn/0/95f889da/M/IMG_3370-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-DTXQQqn/A)

Quarter windows adjusted and felt molding in and fitting better than factory.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-hQ2cVNw/0/6299216b/M/IMG_3371-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-hQ2cVNw/A)

More to come... Thanks for lookin' again! Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

[waynieZ]

Same to you, and boy does that looks Nice! Well done.

[Intimidator3]

Have not been able to do much work on it in the last 3 weekends between Christmas and work, except mount the front wheels on...until today... :)

Had to take the grill out to work on more of the wiring.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-BLR2hQs/0/978009c6/L/IMG_6862-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-BLR2hQs/A)

Was able to wire up and reinstall my dash panel and get most of the interior wiring completed...


https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-p3F5zLC/0/004000cf/L/IMG_6870-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-p3F5zLC/A)

It was a bit cloudy out today, but it was still shinin'...
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-HK3WtcM/0/dac3c33f/L/IMG_6872-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-HK3WtcM/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-8G3rNj3/0/c4b0ac65/L/IMG_6873-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-8G3rNj3/A)

That's about it for today. Got to work Monday and Tuesday and then Christmas will take over for a couple days. Hopefully, I can get back on it right after Christmas. Hope ya'll have a Merry Christmas until then!

[waynieZ]

Boy that's beautiful! What size and back spacing are the back wheels? They look perfect with that color.

[Spiffav8]

Sick! Absolutely stunning looking!!

:captain:

[tubbed69]

That sure looks great outside,like that color:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[sleepertime]

:gitrdun:

Wow the car is looking great.
Priceless picture with your helper on the dynomat...

:flag2:

[Intimidator3]

Boy that's beautiful! What size and back spacing are the back wheels? They look perfect with that color.

The backs are 19X12 with 5.5 inch backspace. Tires are 345/40 ZR19 Nitto Invo's. It is a TCI 4- Link in the back with minitubs that Camaro Concepts did one hell of a job on. It is easy to take apart too. I have had the rear suspension out twice since it was done and had it out in 30-40 minutes.

The front are 18X8's with a standard backspace. Tires I went with 245/40's.

Thanks everyone for the complements! I was saying the other day what I like about this the most is it is like starting with a blank canvas and I put it back together the way I want. It is nerve-racking working on it. I use lots of tape and blankets when working on it. I don't want to put the first scratch on it yet! No one wants to get near it either, but I'm sure I 'll get some help when I am ready to drop the motor back in it. :)

[SlowProgress]

Wow that looks great !

[will69camaro]

Thanks, William. I forget, you still in the Woodlands/Spring area?

Wow man just getting back to this thread and I've missed a LOT! VERY impressed with the work you've got accomplished and that paint job is KILLER! I've heard Marcel does good work. Tim (GAP) has recommended him to a few people I know.

I am not in that area anymore. Currently living in Spring Branch but likely to move back up north a little bit next year (Jersey Village maybe).

Where are you located? I'd love to come check out the car! Cant wait to see it completed and rolling around. Lot of nice first gens being built right now in the Houston area!

Keep up the good work and keep the updates coming!

William

[Intimidator3]

Thanks, guys.

Alright, been a little while. Hope everyone had a good Christmas and new year. (argh! curse you burnt out Christmas light!)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-8V53Lm5/0/2003c939/M/IMG_3422-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-8V53Lm5/A)

Okay, so a lot of my family got me gift cards for Jegs, Ecklers, Summit, and Amazon. So, shortly after Christmas, I had a couple of things show up on my doorstep. :ups:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-VSfD3XG/0/084c0c84/M/IMG_3599-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-VSfD3XG/A)

Well, shortly after that, cold, rainey weather, work stuff, and a six year old dominated my time. BUT I finally found myself back in the garage. No pictures on this one, but rolled out the 1/4" Dynaliner on top of the Dynamat inside the cab. Started wrapping up the wiring and everything was working, except the headlights. Check all the grounds, fuses, and tested all connections. Think I traced it down to the dimmer switch on the floor board. Local parts did not have it, so I ordered it (A little left on the Gift Card!)
While I wait on that, I shift over to brakes. Installed the new master cylinder and started work on the stainless lines.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-tHpGx3X/0/ee5be329/M/IMG_3633-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-tHpGx3X/A)
Realized I had to remove the subframe connectors and DS loop to run them right, but got 'er done. (one good thing about bolt in :rolleyes: )
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-gHN9xLM/0/434013e5/M/IMG_3636-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-gHN9xLM/A)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-8vjzpZ9/0/b4ebb314/M/IMG_3637-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-8vjzpZ9/A)

Looked around and admiring the bottom of the car and wow, the rear-end yoke looks like a$$ compared to the rest of it. haha
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-D7rbchK/0/daee96c0/M/IMG_3642-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-D7rbchK/A)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-SKG6SBj/0/7fb00f25/M/IMG_3640-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-SKG6SBj/A)

Anyway, I got the dimmer switch in and I was skeptical, but I hooked it up and voila! All lights working. So I decided to start buttoning up the front and put he grill back in.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-Kfcprjc/0/55294412/M/IMG_3626-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-Kfcprjc/A)
...and even the bumper. A quick light check and we are looking good.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-nVGPZZM/0/2f00da5c/M/IMG_3631-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-nVGPZZM/A)
That's it for now. I am trying to dedicate an hour each night during the week to work on this thing. Hopefully I can keep it going until the weekend. Spring is quickly approaching. Gotta pull the 383 back out of plastic wrap and do some finishing touches to prepare to drop it back in soon. That'll drop the front in down where it should be too!

Everyone's projects are looking great! ...and thanks for lookin' at mine!

[waynieZ]

Nice job! its looks like a done deal in that last picture.

[Spiffav8]

:confused59: Wow! The car looks awesome!! I can only imagine how excited you must be. It won't be long before you are cruising and enjoying the car.

:captain:

[Intimidator3]

Thanks, guys.

Small update. I've just been tweeking things on the interior and wiring, a lot of work, but nothing worth posting, other than I got a set of optical LED halo headlights in and installed those...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-pK365dF/0/eac6d566/M/IMG_3654-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-pK365dF/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-NJmtVPP/0/cff671f1/M/IMG_3666-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-NJmtVPP/A)

Other than that, I turn my attention to the 383. Got to freshen it up a little. Good, solid engine. I only had it in the car 4 1/2 years when I pulled it out started this adventure. Only made a handful of passes on the track. Just needs a little cleaning and touching up. Maybe replace the water pump and power steering pump with billet. Already have the pulley system.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-75qQvVV/0/c0de47c6/M/IMG_3692-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-75qQvVV/A)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-KTVGSN6/0/ccee74ed/M/IMG_3693-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-KTVGSN6/A)

Alright, headed back out to work on it. I have a block of time today and I'm taking advantage.

See ya!

[Intimidator3]

Cleaned up and freshened up. Ready to go back in the car...
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-b8GGgJL/0/d5bbb286/M/IMG_3719-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-b8GGgJL/A)

Gorgeous day today to work on it. Still adjusting the passenger side striker and laid more Dynaliner on top of the Dynamat.

Ready to see the front drop once the 383 is back in. Rear ought to drop a little too once fuel tank, etc. is installed...
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-MXQzmSD/0/00905e10/M/IMG_6887-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-MXQzmSD/A)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-xkscKgC/0/96a65b92/M/IMG_6886b-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-xkscKgC/A)https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-rKVxgpg/0/59761bf3/M/IMG_6880-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-rKVxgpg/A)

Getting there slowly. More to come...

[Sonar Chief]

Man that's a good looking blue!!!

Who made the halo headlights? Those look cool fer sure!

[Jay Hilliard]

Car looks great and you are doing an excellent job. Keep the pics and progress coming.

[461Pontiac]

That is a darn fine looking driver's side window! The color really pops in the sun and shows better than in the garage. Awesome job. Let's drop that motor in it!

[waynieZ]

Looking better every time we see it.

[Intimidator3]

That is a darn fine looking driver's side window! The color really pops in the sun and shows better than in the garage. Awesome job. Let's drop that motor in it!

Yeah, thanks again, Rob for holding the glass and helping drop it in when you were over. It would have been nerve racking trying to hold the glass and adjust it while worrying about scratching that new paint. Lol. Yeah, the motor is ready. Problem is, the last ime I checked it is 100% chance of rain this weekend. So I'll play it by ear.

[Intimidator3]

Looking better every time we see it.
Thanks, Wayne.

[Intimidator3]

Car looks great and you are doing an excellent job. Keep the pics and progress coming.

Thanks, Jay. More to come soon.

[Intimidator3]

Man that's a good looking blue!!!

Who made the halo headlights? Those look cool fer sure!

Thanks, Chief. Here's the link from e-bay. Not too bad. The LED HALO's are really bright. But the bulb for the headlights were a little yellowish in comparison, so I went to auto arts switched the bulbs out for a whiter bulb. Looks good now. Can't complain for the price. :G-Dub:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360914729670

[Intimidator3]

So here are a couple of the latest. This one I really like. The sun is poppin the metallic so I had to take this one. Still does not give it justice.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-pvzwjKW/0/1c48d6f9/M/2F9ABDDC-219F-499F-A813-A0D087869A28-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-pvzwjKW/A)

Got the front of the motor back on and it is waiting to be dropped in.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-zmcW5sQ/0/9f9e44fa/M/B1FC5479-24BB-48AB-BABA-222655C58C68-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-zmcW5sQ/A)

[tubbed69]

That color is very nice out in the sun,your building a great looking car.I am building one this color for a friend and the color really does pop outside.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[KPC67]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Intimidator3]

Messed around in the garage on Saturday.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-ZX7qdDw/0/ddd35a6f/M/IMG_6896-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-ZX7qdDw/A)

Gotta get a new belt since I am taking the vacuum pump out of the equation to make it more streetable. Just going with duel breathers on the new valve covers.
Previous picture from when I first put the motor in the car before the massive teardown and paint:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-nbVGQm9/0/9f1be8d4/M/33-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-nbVGQm9/A)
and now
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-crgsCb2/0/d67fd624/M/IMG_6960-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-crgsCb2/A)

Focusing on the front of the car, I like these headlights, but the only thing, they are apparently slightly smaller than the original 7" headlights.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-xSCWdZZ/0/4d30581b/M/IMG_6906-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-xSCWdZZ/A)
Notice the stainless ring is slipping off slightly at the bottom. Small adjustment, but no big deal. I'll figure something out.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-DwX9HQ8/0/9f6c5b81/M/IMG_6919-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-DwX9HQ8/A)
Moving on to the interior, I began to lay the molded carpet. Went with cut pile instead of loop to give it that more modern feel. Great pre-molded kit. Just had to line up and cut bolt holes out and trim slightly in places.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-bfKXhSR/0/0867aacf/M/IMG_6930-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-bfKXhSR/A)

Installed the sill plate for fitting.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-h8C7vwk/0/d11272c4/M/IMG_6946-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-h8C7vwk/A)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-nmngGkH/0/814b5522/M/IMG_6952-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-nmngGkH/A)

...and the door vent
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-TcbBpgd/0/895dda56/M/IMG_6939-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-TcbBpgd/A)

Installing the glass is one thing, but adjusting it is a whole other chore.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-fVLMsn2/0/b7a5dc0f/M/IMG_6932-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-fVLMsn2/A)
So many factors and since these are new doors, I can't go by the old markings still on the hardware from before.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-cWMZM2Q/0/f955cb85/M/IMG_6933-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-cWMZM2Q/A)
Think I finally got it... Lining up nicely and in the channel of the weatherstrip.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-FfNT7jr/0/75ad4c48/M/IMG_6934-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-FfNT7jr/A)
More to come... Thanks again for lookin'

[Justin@EntropyRad]

That thing has come full circle! Love the wheels and the gauge cluster:D

[Intimidator3]

Still cranking along. Spring is here and got all the yard and garden stuff done the past couple of weekends so now I can turn my attention back to the Beast. Got a couple of big items this week.
:ups:

I went with Stainless Works on my Headers. Looks to be really good quality... except for the greasy finger prints left on this one from the factory! :knokwood: No worries, it wiped right off. Heard a lot of good feedback on these, and so far, I am not disappointed.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-3TRdV9X/0/dc617ed4/M/IMG_3945-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-3TRdV9X/A)

The stainless fuel tank from Rick's Hotrod Shop is off the hook! It's a shame something this pretty will mostly be hidden under the car.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-kZtCpCC/0/2a548255/M/IMG_3785-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-kZtCpCC/A)

Supposed to rain like the next 7 days straight. Need a good sunny day to drop the motor in. No worries, I can work on interior stuff. Got my new window track in, so I can finally get the passenger glass in. The old track had been "engineered" which explains why the nylon rollers on the regulator were in such bad shape. :badidea: (the original door took a hit 2 paint jobs ago with the original owner and I guess they tried to salvage the track)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-DVbfBbT/0/8c66411f/M/IMG_3948-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-DVbfBbT/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-MdfqTzB/0/2da76625/XL/IMG_3949-XL.jpg

Got some brand new rollers on the regulators now, but this track would have destroyed all the work...lol

That's it for now. I'll see what I can get done this weekend.

[SiniSSter]

Fantastic build. Love the color.
I'm somewhat biased since I have a blue 69 Camaro also.

[Intimidator3]

Thanks, sir! I was just looking at your Chevelle. Did you get the TMI kit and assemble yourself, or get the whole seats? I've been eyeing them.

Your build is SICK!

[Intimidator3]

Thanks, sir! I was just looking at your Chevelle. Did you get the TMI kit and assemble yourself, or get the whole seats? I've been eyeing them.

Your build is SICK!

Nevermind, I went further down and found they were the kit. I am debating over that. I have some decent original frames. hmmmm.

[Intimidator3]

Saturday, at last! Had some buds over to come help put the motor in. It was a great evening to get the power plant in, and have some Buds when the job is done :happy23:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-RJmF4vf/0/6748000e/L/IMG_3971b-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-RJmF4vf/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-zDp3g67/0/09b5a834/L/IMG_1868_zpsfpnfxzue-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-zDp3g67/A)


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https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-cjLF97z/0/9d5a28b1/L/IMG_1871_zpspkfmgpv7-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-cjLF97z/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-s3KqV4M/0/6891a443/L/IMG_1875_zpsmet6yqoq-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-s3KqV4M/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-zzHgkG5/0/60f54933/L/IMG_1878_zpsexht9bl6-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-zzHgkG5/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-qtszw8T/0/b17dfc63/L/IMG_1883_zpsshizjxmp-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-qtszw8T/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-x2Tch28/0/7e50da40/M/IMG_1896_zps9jodsj7g-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-x2Tch28/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-CW9Wm5K/0/3ac9136b/M/IMG_1893_zps3lyhkt6p-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-CW9Wm5K/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-67WTdr4/0/509f23a2/M/IMG_1908_zpsmzlnjpv9-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-67WTdr4/A)

In Like Flinn :headspin:
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-Fh2Zffq/0/2ab84bb1/M/IMG_3983-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-Fh2Zffq/A)


A big thanks to good friends that helped make it happen. Couldn't have done it without them....besides, it would not have been as much fun otherwise! :grouphug:

Another big milestone down.

[Intimidator3]

Oh, I did get the fuel tank in as well the night before...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-Bp5jW9L/0/37b92fb4/M/IMG_3966-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-Bp5jW9L/A)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6qwQTD7/0/4335e212/M/IMG_3972-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6qwQTD7/A)

[SlowProgress]

Those are awesome friends and it actually looks like everyone was having a good time. Pretty much can't beat that !!

[syborg tt]

Those are awesome friends and it actually looks like everyone was having a good time. Pretty much can't beat that !!

Car looks great and I think the guy holding the Beer had the most fun.

[waynieZ]

It looks like a happy group and at the same time making progress. Glad to see you got the weather you needed to get the job done.

[DKz Garage]

Car looks awesome....the color is very stunning! I'm sure you can't wait to get the car on the road. Your crew looks like mine....the supervisor always has the "beer-in-hand"

[colorado80439]

xx on the color

[colorado80439]

don't forget the oil

[598TransAm]

Car looks great and I think the guy holding the Beer had the most fun.

That would be me. What the pictures do not show is my foot is keeping the lift from rolling forward and having the engine kiss the firewall. They monkey'd around for quite a while. The beer was my pain reliever. haha

[syborg tt]

That would be me. What the pictures do not show is my foot is keeping the lift from rolling forward and having the engine kiss the firewall. They monkey'd around for quite a while. The beer was my pain reliever. haha

We all have a job and it looks like you did a great job keeping the lift from moving.

[461Pontiac]

The guy in green clearly knew what he was doing. Too bad we did not get any pictures of the missing crew person. She was documenting the process and helped when the camera was put down. It will be on the road before long!

[461Pontiac]

The thing 598 did not mention is that every supervisor picture with a beer...was a different beer. :)

[598TransAm]

The thing 598 did not mention is that every supervisor picture with a beer...was a different beer. :)

haha true

[Intimidator3]

don't forget the oil

haha Wondered who would comment on that. :knock:

[Intimidator3]

Those are awesome friends and it actually looks like everyone was having a good time. Pretty much can't beat that !!

Yeah, it was a good time. Best birthday present ever. :hapdance:

[Intimidator3]

Car looks great and I think the guy holding the Beer had the most fun.

Yeah, but he was a trooper. The motor mounts wanted to flex and it would have hit that firewall if he had not held the hoist in place while we stabilized the back end of the motor. Hell of a friend. For that, I let him have a few extras:cheers: :happy23:

[Spiffav8]

Perfect! Great way to spend the day with ones friends. Looks like a good time and the car looks amazing! Really looking forward to video of it firing up and moving under it's own power.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Intimidator3]

Well, had to do it. They are on their way. Been lookin' at these for a while and decided on THE SHOP, LLC. kick panels and rear tray. Seen and heard a lot of good feedback on these. Can't wait!

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-v4BWkmq/0/4d51baf8/L/x69_CAMARO_KICKS_TRAY_COMBO_036_1024x1024-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-v4BWkmq/A)

[waynieZ]

They are good looking for sure.

[Sheck44]

I have that stuff from Clint installed in mine, and the look, fit and quality is superb .. you will be VERY happy

Cheers
Steve

[tubbed69]

Well, had to do it. They are on their way. Been lookin' at these for a while and decided on THE SHOP, LLC. kick panels and rear tray. Seen and heard a lot of good feedback on these. Can't wait!

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee140/Intimid8r_3/Project%201969/69_CAMARO_KICKS_TRAY_COMBO_036_1024x1024.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/Intimid8r_3/media/Project%201969/69_CAMARO_KICKS_TRAY_COMBO_036_1024x1024.jpg.html)

The quality of Clint's work is top notch,you will be happy with them.I really like mine.

[LS7 Z/28]

Really clean build. I love the color like a lot of others have stated. I'm jealous of your build photos with the car sitting outside in February. Looks like a great neighborhood too. Good luck on finishing things up.

[Intimidator3]

The quality of Clint's work is top notch,you will be happy with them.I really like mine.
Yeah, and I saw the pictures of your car their website. I knew the picture looked familiar. 😄. Glad to hear more good feedback about them. Now I am really excited about receiving them.

[Intimidator3]

Really clean build. I love the color like a lot of others have stated. I'm jealous of your build photos with the car sitting outside in February. Looks like a great neighborhood too. Good luck on finishing things up.

Thanks! Haha, yeah we get the early spring, but you probably would not be jealous of our peak summer of 100+ degrees and 100% humidity. Lol

Yeah, thanks. We have had some good times in our corner in the neighborhood. Some good neighbors and had some great cookouts and 4th of July and New Years block parties. :flag2:

[Smitty68]

Thanks for the comments on my build. A mere drop in the bucket to your 69 wow!!
What pedal kit did you get and who/what brand is it? Loving the kick panels from the Shop as well!!

[Intimidator3]

Thanks for the comments on my build. A mere drop in the bucket to your 69 wow!!
What pedal kit did you get and who/what brand is it? Loving the kick panels from the Shop as well!!
They are Lokar. Just got picked them up from Jegs a couple years ago. The are just the little overlay pieces that bolt on the factory original bases. Thanks!

[Intimidator3]

Quick update. Drilled the holes in the new floorpan to mount my shifter back in and finish installing the front half of the carpet.
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Once I got all that lined up, I went ahead and put the original console back in it for now. I still have to trim the sides of the carpet, but I will wait until the kick panels come in.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6ZRBzjj/0/8f76f327/L/IMG_3995-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-6ZRBzjj/A)

Throttle cable back in and adjusted

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and this one is just me playing around with ideas. I have the old A/C control panel in there just to fill the hole until I figure something else out, but I cut a little piece of the faux carbon fiber and mounted the LED's for left turn, right turn, brights and brake and mounted it where the fan switch used to go. lol.
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[Intimidator3]

Been awhile since an update. We had a boatload of rain, and then a tropical storm. Still working on a lot of detail things in the garage. Some more wiring and fabbing some brackets. I'll post pics of my Blaster SS coil bracket tomorrow, but I got it mounted on the back of the intake. I think I was inspired by a couple of builds here with the same concept. I think it was Vega$69. So thanks for the idea. Looks like it will work. I do have a few pics for this update. First, mocking up the SW Headers. Fit pretty well. I think they will work.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-Kvq6ML4/0/bfc13f3e/L/IMG_4016-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-Kvq6ML4/A)
I went ahead and cleaned up the original wiper motor and mounted it. Those Detroit Speed wiper motors look great, but I just don't see spending $500 on a something I will probably never turn on, when I can spend it elsewhere.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-XsGjrXN/0/d3222653/L/IMG_4019-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-XsGjrXN/A)
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Started replacing all the blue and red anodized fittings and hoses with black and stainless
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-g7C4PCB/0/12dedcc4/L/IMG_4062-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-g7C4PCB/A)

Going with 20AN Stainless braided for the radiator hose and black AN fittings.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-N63W2xM/0/c269505b/M/IMG_4100-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-N63W2xM/A)

Ran the fuel line with 8AN (1/2") stainless braided hose.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-gBdp8d9/0/7f13a05b/M/IMG_4058-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-gBdp8d9/A)
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Transmission back in
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-w5K8LqK/0/eeac4963/M/IMG_4072-M.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-w5K8LqK/A)
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...and since TS Bill is gone, why not let her get a little sun.
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Headliner came in today and I have a lot of black braided wire sleeving coming in to tidy up all the wiring.
More to come. Need to dump some more photos.

[DKz Garage]

Looking awesome....you will be driving this bad boy in no time!

[Dave Pratt]

54739Great build and the color is excellent...those 345's look killer.Mine is 1998 Corvette Blue...

[Intimidator3]

That's a nice looking car there, Dave. What wheels are those?

[waynieZ]

Dave the car looks gorgeous!

[Dave Pratt]

Thanks for the compliments on my car.Very much appreciated.The wheels are Centerline Lazers...great bang for the buck and they weigh about 24lbs. per wheel.Great quality as well...That was a ton of great work you did to your 69...I've got a long way to go! Lol

[Intimidator3]

Quick update. It's been awhile, but work got in the way for a bit. Traveled to Wyoming twice for work since the last update, but got back and was able to knock out a lot of detailed work.
Update on the headliner. A bit of a PITA, but just took my time and did one section per night. Office binder clips helped a lot.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-KFDkxrc/0/6ea1f2da/L/IMG_4113-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-KFDkxrc/A)

The trick is, you pull the front and back tight first, then you can move to securing the sides. There will be wrinkles at first, but you keep working at it and with the help of a heat gun, you are able to work out those little wrinkles. It just takes time and persistence.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-nrWKNd4/0/b3451b40/L/IMG_4116-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-nrWKNd4/A)

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My seats came in from Corbeau and the 3- point harnesses from Miller. The seats don't sit too high, but I am only about 6'1'. I hear a lot of stories on aftermarket seat brackets sitting too high, but these will work for me.
These seats are black leather, but the lighting in the picture make them look charcoal. They are black though.
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Almost complete. It's funny, it smells like a brand new car inside, but somehow, I am going to miss that classic old car smell... I think I will deal with the new leather smell. :)

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-BZw2xHV/0/4b5bbe9a/L/IMG_4450-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-BZw2xHV/A)

Lastly, I got my radiator back. Had a buddy weld the aluminum bungs on it so I could do AN fittings and stainless braided hose top and bottom. Now I can finish the wiring for the fans and cover it up with braided wired loom.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-FZwkmKh/0/88a568ba/L/IMG_4416-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-FZwkmKh/A)

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Did not take any pictures of it yet, but I got the back seat back in. I modified it for the mini tubs per instructions I found on this site. It worked like a charm and fits perfect.

Going to work on a few more things to tighten down and finish bleeding brakes. (found a small leak previously, but no biggie.) Then I will take to Marcel for front and rear glass and final touches. It is almost road worthy!

[waynieZ]

It looks great. Getting near the end now, all your little details will really bring it out.

[Intimidator3]

Update... Still not finished...(will it ever be?) But definitely streetable!

Finally got the front and rear glass back in and had a few other odds and ends done at the shop.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-8pV8cr4/0/eacaeaec/L/IMG_0003-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-8pV8cr4/A)

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Got it home and popped the molding right in. A big thanks to Rush Customs and Classics for hooking me up.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-96txHvg/0/531cbf2f/L/IMG_4524-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-96txHvg/A)

Got back from out of town and had a package
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-rtrRggC/0/2205533c/L/IMG_0013-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-rtrRggC/A)
So, what do ya do? :)
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Still need the rears, but a big difference in stopping power.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-GdpQf2q/0/176eb148/L/IMG_4776-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-GdpQf2q/A)

I got to take it to the first Cruise/local car show this past weekend... Got to meet a couple of Lateral-G-ers and talked Camaros. I have a few pictures...More to come...

[MtotheIKEo]

The car looks amazing from every angle.

[tubbed69]

You did a great job on it,really nice looking car:trophy-1302:

[waynieZ]

I looks great, especially out in the street where it belongs! Nice!!

[Dave Pratt]

Yup...that just looks badd-ass no doubt about it.Great work man!

[markaaron80]

If you don't mind me asking, what size waist are you? I'm asking because I looked at the Corbeau GTS II also, but Corbeau recommends for up to a 38" waist. Well I'm 6'3" 275 with a 38 waist, so wasn't sure if I would have head room issues or if my lats, waist or bottom would feel crammed. I see you state you're 6'1" but not sure if your having comfort issues or head clearance issues.

Any help is greatly appreciated, Mark

[Intimidator3]

If you don't mind me asking, what size waist are you? I'm asking because I looked at the Corbeau GTS II also, but Corbeau recommends for up to a 38" waist. Well I'm 6'3" 275 with a 38 waist, so wasn't sure if I would have head room issues or if my lats, waist or bottom would feel crammed. I see you state you're 6'1" but not sure if your having comfort issues or head clearance issues.

Any help is greatly appreciated, Mark

It's funny you say that, I am like a 36" waist but no comfort issues. However, they do sit a little high and I mean just a little. There is a thread though somewhere on here that I have got to find. There was a guy that took the brackets that come with these seats and he cut a rewelded so they would drop a little lower. I did not think I would have to do this because if I remember, he was taller than me. Now just to give myself an extra inch or so of headroom, I am considering it. Don't get me wrong, I don't hit my head or anything, but it is a little close. Great seats, though.

[Intimidator3]

If you don't mind me asking, what size waist are you? I'm asking because I looked at the Corbeau GTS II also, but Corbeau recommends for up to a 38" waist. Well I'm 6'3" 275 with a 38 waist, so wasn't sure if I would have head room issues or if my lats, waist or bottom would feel crammed. I see you state you're 6'1" but not sure if your having comfort issues or head clearance issues.

Any help is greatly appreciated, Mark

It's funny you say that, I am like a 36" waist but no comfort issues. However, they do sit a little high and I mean just a little. There is a thread though somewhere on here that I have got to find. There was a guy that took the brackets that come with these seats and he cut a rewelded so they would drop a little lower. I did not think I would have to do this because if I remember, he was taller than me. Now just to give myself an extra inch or so of headroom, I am considering it. Don't get me wrong, I don't hit my head or anything, but it is a little close. Great seats, though.

Edit: If you look close at a couple of the pics on the previous page, you can just about see how I am sitting. Now you being a couple inches taller than me, I'm not sure how much of a difference it would be for you. Sorry, I know it is tough when you spend that kind of money, you try to avoid having to send them back. How do your factory seats sit you?

[Intimidator3]

So this past Saturday night, the local car show was holding its first of the year "Cruise In."

So I finished putting the Camaro back together and even put in a new rear package tray

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Polished the wheels up...
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Took it for a spin on this beautiful Saturday for a road test...

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A buddy of mine just got his '66 Dodge Charger back from paint, so we cruised them together to the car show...
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A good friend made these signs for me, even. Matched up the color great!

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Although, it got a little chilly, it turned out to be a pretty good night at the Niftee 50ees Cruise In with friends, family, and even met some Lat-G members.

[tubbed69]

You should be proud of it,you did a great job.I also enjoy when you get to meet up with some of the other members on here:trophy-1302: :trophy-1302:

[Intimidator3]

The car looks amazing from every angle.
Thanks!

You did a great job on it,really nice looking car:trophy-1302:
Presh' tubbed!

I looks great, especially out in the street where it belongs! Nice!!
Exactly what I thought, Wayne! It's about damn time! :)

Yup...that just looks badd-ass no doubt about it.Great work man!
Thanks Dave! Felt so good driving it back from the car show.

You should be proud of it,you did a great job.I also enjoy when you get to meet up with some of the other members on here:trophy-1302: :trophy-1302:
Thanks! Come on March! At least I think when they start doing this every weekend until November. It is a blast!


Anyone in the Spring area know if they still do Coffee and Cars at Vintage Park? They have not updated the site since mid December.

[rickpaw]

Anyone in the Spring area know if they still do Coffee and Cars at Vintage Park? They have not updated the site since mid December.

I think they started doing it again, but I've been going to the Woodlands show at 1st Sunday of the month in the mall. Much more relaxed.

[Spiffav8]

Home run brother! Perfect blue and so well dressed. Clean, Smooth and Balanced. Enjoy the ride!

:cheers:

[Intimidator3]

I think they started doing it again, but I've been going to the Woodlands show at 1st Sunday of the month in the mall. Much more relaxed.

Well, that is good to know. I am 10 minutes down the road from there. Thanks, I will be at the next one. :)

[Intimidator3]

Home run brother! Perfect blue and so well dressed. Clean, Smooth and Balanced. Enjoy the ride!

:cheers:

Thanks, Curtis!

[Juicypop]

I could not remember your screen name glad you posted in my thread. Car is so sick man loved everything about it and really love it even more that I got to read this thread. Really is cool when you see something in person and look back at what it was transformed from. Great job Kenny love every detail you did on this car especially the color is so awesome in person. Look forward to meeting you again hopefully with my car this time. LOL

[Intimidator3]

Just got through transferring links from Photobucket to a new photo storage. I did not want to pay Photobucket $400 to fix the broken links, so I just sat here this morning updating all the links.

Anyway, have not updated in a while, so might as well throw one more down.

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Just been driving it and going to the local cruise-ins.

Oh, and I went to the dark side...
Fitech 600 Power adder EFI:

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Runs a lot better and a lot better response. :)

[Intimidator3]

And this is after I finished installing the FiTech EFI

LdtHHTQRfBc

[tmadden]

Another great Texas car!!!!!!

[waynieZ]

Sweet sound of success! Nice.

[gofastwclass]

Sorry about getting raped by PB, I'm glad I never used them. The $400 they want for hosting is several times what anywhere else charges and more importantly is money that can go toward car parts.

The car looks and sounds great with the FiTech setup.

[Bakaruda]

I just went thru your complete thread, Man what a great car..... I'm going to PM you, I'm in Katy...

[Goosesdad]

Me too. Excellent.

[Kwag]

Just got through transferring links from Photobucket to a new photo storage. I did not want to pay Photobucket $400 to fix the broken links, so I just sat here this morning updating all the links.

Anyway, have not updated in a while, so might as well throw one more down.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-rxB4nRn/0/cad90732/L/IMG_6178-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-rxB4nRn/A)

Just been driving it and going to the local cruise-ins.

Oh, and I went to the dark side...
Fitech 600 Power adder EFI:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-K5j8hCN/0/54d63159/L/IMG_6648-L.jpg (https://intimidator3.smugmug.com/Other/Photobucket/i-K5j8hCN/A)

Runs a lot better and a lot better response. :)

I would love to know what you think of the Fitech system? I'm considering it on my build with a 383.

Thanks!

[Dave Pratt]

That makes two of us...nice build