My New 69 Protour Build

[Vega$69]

1st Thanks to Curtis and Jeff for turning me on to this project car that had just come up for sale and to Jody for his help in working it all out.

The project was started a few years ago and the owner was not able to finish. I was very fortunate to be able to purchase it.

It's a tremendous car with a lot of hard work and quality parts invested,

The best thing about it is the truly amazing body and paint work.

Here are a few pictures of the car the day I picked it up.

I'll post the build details and progress as it goes if anybody is interested

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/1969%20Blue%20Protour%20Project/IMG_5686_zpsd07d0ff7.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/1969%20Blue%20Protour%20Project/aa381af4-a68b-4eee-9237-0834e83d6f87_zps7bfe2725.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/1969%20Blue%20Protour%20Project/IMG_5678_zps19bbab7e.jpg

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[cwylie]

Looks like a lot of the hard work is done. Does the suspention just need to be taken out and powdercoated?

[Vega$69]

Looks like a lot of the hard work is done. Does the suspention just need to be taken out and powdercoated?

Yes. I'll fit the brakes (C6 ZO6 front and rear) Set the motor in place. Attach brackets for the brake lines etc. then pull it all off for paint or PC.

Probably paint. I built 55 Belair a few years ago with PC frame and it was a pain to touch up. My last 69 Camaro I did black base/clear and liked it better.

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks like a great start! Post up some details if you get a chance?

[SSLance]

Buy the body, build the drivetrain, looks like you've got a dern nice start there!

[Spiffav8]

John, I am glad I was able to assist. Perfect timing! I was wondering if you where going to post pictures. I know you will build it right and enjoy it for years. The level of work on the car is AWESOME and the pictures DON'T DO IT JUSTICE! It's going to be a lot of fun watching and helping with this build. I'm looking forward to it!

:captain:

[Track Junky]

Great looking car :thumbsup:

[Jay Hilliard]

Nice find..congrats. Please post build pics when you get started.

[jarhead]

Nice find, I will watch this build :gitrdun:

[Ricochet]

Great car! So much of the hard work has already been done. Glad to see it will get finished. And yes - the paint & body on this is second to none. Drooled on it many times when I went over to Jody's.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Perfect start for a nasty build!

[tones2SS]

Buy the body, build the drivetrain, looks like you've got a dern nice start there!

^^What Lance said.
Keep us posted on this one. Should be a great build.

[Rybar]

Nice score you get to skip the painful part and do all the fun stuff!

[confern]

Very nice car!

[waynieZ]

What a sweet looking car! Good luck, it looks great already.

[Rmonte]

Great to see you back in the game!

[69x22]

If it comes out like your last car it will be awesome. I defiantly agree about skipping the painful part...:gitrdun:

[Vega$69]

Thanks guys.

Yes the car is a great start.

#1 the body and paint is better perfect.
#2 great suspension DSE Quadralink and Scott Mock Front Sub
#3 awesome wheels and tires with the mini tubs


I'm looking toward to the build. Just now got everything sorted out and the build plan figured out.

I'll start a build thread soon.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Looks like it will be a really nice toy!

[Vega$69]

Looks like it will be a really nice toy!

Now if I could maybe get somebody to sponsor a radiator for me.......:D

[tmadden]

Glad you're back

[Vega$69]

Got a whole bunch of parts delivered. :dance:

Decided on a GM Performance LS3/525 for starters. Might add a ZL1 blower down the road.

Hooker Supercomps and Dirty Dingo Slider mounts.

T56 Magnum with LS7 clutch and Alum Flywheel. Hydraulics from McLeod.

Brakes Corvette C6 ZO6 on all four corners. Kore3 kit for the rear F9.

[Spiffav8]

Got a whole bunch of parts delivered. :dance:

Decided on a GM Performance LS3/525 for starters. Might add a ZL1 blower down the road.

Hooker Supercomps and Dirty Dingo Slider mounts.

T56 Magnum with LS7 clutch and Alum Flywheel. Hydraulics from McLeod.

Brakes Corvette C6 ZO6 on all four corners. Kore3 kit for the rear F9.

Nice! That will put a big grin on your face for sure. :D

[Jay Hilliard]

That's a great start on parts!

[Vega$69]

Mocking up the Brakes

Corvette C6 ZO6 all the way around

Here are the fronts with 14" rotors. A little less the 1/4" clearance to the spokes.

The rears are going on the F9 using the Kore3 Kits

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/1969%20Blue%20Protour%20Project/IMG_5788_zps6a040c36.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/1969%20Blue%20Protour%20Project/IMG_5789_zps815deac1.jpg

[jarhead]

frickin sweet!

[Vega$69]

I picked up a SpeedTech front sub and have decided to use it instead of the Scott Mock sub. (my kid is putting the SM in his 69)

I'll be bolting it in next weekend along with dropping in the engine and tranny.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/1969%20Blue%20Protour%20Project/IMG_5884_zpsw02cosgy.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/1969%20Blue%20Protour%20Project/IMG_5885_zpshffb8uge.jpg

[jarhead]

that's some nice fab work right there!

[waynieZ]

Those are some Sweet Parts! This is going to be a sweet ride!!

[Justin@EntropyRad]

That front sub is sweet!

[Vega$69]

Engine and tranny dropped in. Had to go with the Speedtech Headers to clear everything, Brakes, TMI Sport Seat Covers and Foam, Modded the Rear Seat to Fit the Tubs and Quadralink, AC installed, Console with a Pioneer Double DIN AP Radio, DSE Dash powdercoated Silver with Phantom II Gauges.

Going with Hose Candy Radiator Hoses and will tidy up all the wiring.

Moved it to my other garage with the lift to finish up the brake lines, fuel lines e-brake cables and underneath wiring.

A few more weeks and lot of little detail stuff and I'll be rolling.:D

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/1969%20Blue%20Protour%20Project/IMG_0061%20800x600_zpso8cbe6uj.jpg

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http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/1969%20Blue%20Protour%20Project/IMG_61021_zpsyokqpkl4.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/1969%20Blue%20Protour%20Project/69%20Protour%20Blue%20Interior/IMG_0037%20800x600_zpsodk7kjhx.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/Johnthaxton/1969%20Blue%20Protour%20Project/69%20Protour%20Blue%20Interior/IMG_0035%20800x600_zpsehfyjjvc.jpg

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[tubbed69]

Lookin real good:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[130fe]

Looks good John!

[jarhead]

Wow!

[Jay Hilliard]

Coming together great. Nice job!

[Roe]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[RdHuggr68]

Looks great, whos accessory drive are you using?

[will69camaro]

Who makes that console?

[Vega$69]

Looks great, whos accessory drive are you using?

Holley

Who makes that console?

I started with the Custom Console from Camaro Central and modified it to fit under the dash. Covered with high grade vinyl and stitched to match the seats along with a leather shift boot.

Shift Plate is Billet from Metrom Performance Pioneer Head Unit.

[Neil B]

Looking good! Are those stock seat frames and brackets with TMI covers?

[Vega$69]

Looking good! Are those stock seat frames and brackets with TMI covers?

Yes Stock Frames TMI Sport R Covers and Foam

[slenning]

Looks Great :thumbsup:

[Steve68]

Looks Good,


I'm not on here much, was wondering when you were going to get everything together,

[rocketrod]

How extensive were the tunnels mods to get the T56 Magnum to fit?

[Vega$69]

How extensive were the tunnels mods to get the T56 Magnum to fit?

I used the Speedtech tunnel plate.

[snichols28]

Any new updates?! Don't be teasing us this long.

[Vega$69]

Any new updates?! Don't be teasing us this long.

It's done and I love it.

Here's the finished thread.


http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=50939

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!