LS7 1969 Camaro SS Convertible - Project "Overt" [Archive]

Nine Ball

09-21-2015, 05:00 AM

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I've owned this Camaro since 2005, but didn't start doing the pro-touring conversion until late 2012. It was purchased as a driver, had the typical 10-footer paint job on it. I found the car in Tennessee, it grabbed my attention due to its pedigree. It is an X55 Camaro SS, with the code 72 Hugger Orange paint.

My buddies told me it needed a project name, so I came up with "Overt". It is a play on words, Orange Convertible = Overt. But, I was more intrigued by the definition of Overt:

overt
adjective \ō-ˈvərt, ˈō-(ˌ)vərt\
Easily seen : Not secret or hidden : Open and viewable : Outgoing

The definition matches up well with a bright orange convertible. And, if I elect to, the name will fit on a license plate later.

I'll skip the tear down process, and skip straight to the restoration and body/paint steps that have been completed. This series of pics happened between 2013-2015. There was a year in there that I got burned out on the project, and it sat for a while.

I put the body on a rotisserie, and sent the car to get media blasted. At the time, I was hoping the car was indeed rust-free, and didn't have any horror stories. I had my fingers crossed for a simple repaint. You all know how this story goes...

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Here is what we found under the paint. I wasn't too pleased about it. Just a lot of crappy sheetmetal repairs, swiss-cheese trunk and floor pans, and questionable bondo artistry. This made me regret even tearing into the car, thinking I should have just sold it as it was. This just became a full restoration, because I'm a picky SOB and want things done right.

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Trunk floor = daylight holes.

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jy211

09-21-2015, 05:02 AM

hey its only money LOL :G-Dub:

Nine Ball

09-21-2015, 05:05 AM

Basically, all of the sheetmetal would need to be replaced, in order to do this build right. Structurally, the Camaro was very good. The rocker panels, frame rails, cowl and windshield frame, all were good. We managed to save the forward trunk panel, as well as most of the dash and firewall. The rest was removed and replaced by GAP Racing ( http://www.gapracingtx.com/ ).

I had GAP do the following work:

-Replace full floor
-Replace full trunk floor
-Replace trunk drop-off panels
-Replace both quarter panels
-Replace tail panel
-Replace trunk lid
-Replace door skins
-Replace both cowl side panels
-Smooth firewall
-Install DSE mini-tubs and new inner wheelhousings
-Install restored '69 front subframe
-Install DSE subframe connectors
-Install new narrowed Moser 12-bolt axle, 3.42 gears and posi
-Install SpeedTech torque arm rear suspension system

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Nine Ball

09-21-2015, 05:08 AM

Got the car back from Gap Racing, with all the new sheetmetal installed. Project stalled out for a few months, while I worked on other projects.

Back from GAP Racing, all sheetmetal and suspension installed.

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Nine Ball

09-21-2015, 05:15 AM

This past June, I loaded up the Camaro and took it to the paint shop, RF Customs (Spring, TX). I met with the owner, Ray Reitz, and looked at a few of their other projects going on in the shop. They had nice attention to detail, and seemed to only work on classic cars. I didn't want a paint shop that focused on mostly collision/repair work, as those places often back-burner our classic car jobs.

RF Customs would do the final trunk and door gap work, panel alignment, firewall smoothing completion, block/sand and paint the entire car and engine bay.

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Working on trunk gaps:

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The repro quarter panels needed a lot of work, door gaps weren't even close to matching the doors.

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Ray spent a lot of time getting the door gaps perfect, as well as the trunk gaps. I should have the car back by October, which was a month ahead of our agreed date. No paint shop prison, amazing.

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Welded up all the misc holes on the inner fenders, and filled in all the little dimples. I see a lot of high-end builds skip this step, when they shouldn't. Looks much better smooth!

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Nine Ball

09-21-2015, 05:17 AM

In the paint booth! Laying down epoxy primer on every surface. I have to admit, the car looked killer wearing satin black. At this point, the car has come a very long way!

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Smoothed the body seam surrounding the tail light panel, as I plan on painting the rear orange. Subtle, but looks cleaner like this.

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Firewall has been completely smoothed, painted in semi-gloss black. Entire engine bay will be this color.

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Nine Ball

09-21-2015, 05:21 AM

We have Orange! Laid down a base coat of white to make the Hugger Orange pop more. Car was disassembled to do body work and paint the jambs. Door jambs and trunk jambs are now completed.

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Nine Ball

09-21-2015, 05:22 AM

Baking out in the Texas 95F sun.

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Nine Ball

09-21-2015, 05:22 AM

Body reassembled for final paint. Getting close...

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Nine Ball

09-21-2015, 05:29 AM

Engine updates. I dig horsepower related topics :)

Texas Speed & Performance did the machining and assembly on my engine. It is a 427ci LS7 that was built from all brand new parts, including the block. I went with a relatively mild cam, as this car is a cruiser and I want to maintain street manners. Target is to make 525-550 rwhp.

GM LS7 block
11.1:1 CR
ETP/Mast CNC ported LS7 heads 64cc
TSP custom cam - 233/239 0.595/0.603 113 LSA
Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods 4.0" stroke
Wiseco pistons - part K445X7 -15cc 4.127"
Katech ported oil pump
All ARP hardware
Clevite bearings
Cometic head gaskets
LS7 rocker arms with Comp Cams trunion upgrade kit

New LS7 block:

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Bunch of parts:

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Arrived at my shop:

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Installed a billet valley cover that I had left over from a previous MagnaCharger kit install.

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Intake port:

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Exhaust port:

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I had the sheetmetal intake built by my late friend John Beck, who passed in 2013. It was always intended to be the centerpiece of this engine bay. I challenged him to create some CNC billet runners, forming a cross-ram of sorts. The intake is a work of art, and he will be missed.

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Testing out two different valve covers I had made for the engine. Some fabricated sheetmetal ones which match the intake manifold well, and some billet aluminum ones that are more dressy. I'm likely going to powdercoat the upper hat of the intake, and the valvecovers, thinking a matte gunmetal gray.

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Nine Ball

09-21-2015, 05:30 AM

Option 2, the billet valvcovers:

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Height comparison. The coil packs hide inside the taller billet covers.

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Really digging this view the most, with all sheetmetal stuff.

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Replaced all the screws with ARP stainless. Had the lid off, so snapped some more pics of the intake.

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Now I need to decide on which serpentine pulley system to purchase. Leaning towards the brushed Eddie Motorsports kit at the moment, as I like the industrial look. This engine bay will have zero chrome, it will consist of black, gray, and bare metal. That is my goal.

Tony

Nine Ball

09-21-2015, 05:34 AM

Car is now painted with the Hugger Orange basecoat. We added the black DX1 stripes today, I laid out the stencils and tape myself. Took me about 3 hours to measure them out and get the edges perfect. The end result was worth it.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150913_075829.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150913_075411.jpg

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http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150913_110021.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150913_110233.jpg

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http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150913_120549.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150913_120612.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150913_120749.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150913_120724.jpg

Nine Ball

09-21-2015, 05:36 AM

Paint is completed, just needs final wet sanding and buffing. Here is the total:

2 coats black epoxy primer
2 coats white base
5 coats hugger orange
3 coats black for the hood stripe
4 coats clear

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150915_062226.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150915_060331.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150915_060247.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150915_060216.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150915_060200.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150915_060108.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150915_061303.jpg

Only work remaining is to paint the underside of the car with satin black epoxy paint. Then it comes home for assembly. Going to be a fun winter :)

Tony

will69camaro

09-21-2015, 06:41 AM

Car looks awesome. Cant wait to see it complete!

Jealous of your paint job...

HotRod68Camaro

09-21-2015, 07:10 AM

Great build. Nice to have you back on the forum, it's been a while!

TomM

09-21-2015, 07:58 AM

And that is how you do it gents.....well done........Subscribed...

T,

Z06Joe

09-21-2015, 08:12 AM

Gonna be an awesome project Tony! You know how to set em up my friend!

waynieZ

09-21-2015, 09:37 AM

That motor is going to look so sweet in there! The paint looks beautiful.

willj313

09-21-2015, 01:43 PM

car looks good nice color

Vince@Meanstreets

09-21-2015, 02:03 PM

Looking good Tony,

I think remember the car. Is this the one you were trying to sell at one point?

Looking good and can't go wrong with the team you have working on it.

The fabricated valve covers seem to match the intake perfectly.

Vince

andrewb70

09-21-2015, 03:56 PM

....This engine bay will have zero chrome, it will consist of black, gray, and bare metal. That is my goal.

Tony

Tony,

That was the goal when I was planning the engine in my Cougar. I have a variety of finishes, but the colors are in the same pallet.

Personally, I would have the intake and valve covers medial blasted to give them a soft look and maybe even have them hard anodized. One issue with anodizing is that the base metal and the weld may take the anodizing differently which will result in an inconsistent finish. Although it might actually look cool and accentuate the welds. Food for thought.

Andrew

Nine Ball

09-22-2015, 02:29 AM

I think remember the car. Is this the one you were trying to sell at one point?

I may have had the car listed 5-6 years ago, I remember posting all my cars up for sale at the same time, and was looking to sell off at least two of them to pay for my shop. The GTO and '68 Vette were picked first. I likely won't be selling this car, just a childhood dream car of mine, along with my '70 Chevelle.

Tony,

That was the goal when I was planning the engine in my Cougar. I have a variety of finishes, but the colors are in the same pallet.

Personally, I would have the intake and valve covers medial blasted to give them a soft look and maybe even have them hard anodized. One issue with anodizing is that the base metal and the weld may take the anodizing differently which will result in an inconsistent finish. Although it might actually look cool and accentuate the welds. Food for thought.

Andrew

Similar train of thought. I'm likely going to leave them brushed, but powdercoat them in a transparent finish. Maybe a transparent gray, or I might even consider a dark bronze. I want the entire engine to be a similar color. Will paint the engine block gray, bronze, or silver.

Sheck44

09-22-2015, 03:13 AM

These would look killer on that orange ... and against that black stripe

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii200/SCOBRA48/WAAAY%20OTT/IMG_4210_zpsygykebos.jpg (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/SCOBRA48/media/WAAAY%20OTT/IMG_4210_zpsygykebos.jpg.html)

Nine Ball

09-22-2015, 10:38 AM

Are those the Eddie Motorsports hood vents? I'd like them with black stacks, but the chrome outer ring.

Spiffav8

09-22-2015, 12:43 PM

As always my friend...awesome build. Good to see you back at it with some old school muscle.

Really dig the intake and industrial looking valve covers. Very nice setup on a pretty slick motor. Those stripes are super clean and crisp. Well done.

:captain:

Sheck44

09-23-2015, 03:31 AM

Are those the Eddie Motorsports hood vents? I'd like them with black stacks, but the chrome outer ring.

Nope, sand blasted and powder coated stock louvers with perforated SS inserts.
Ya, if your going chrome accents everywhere else that will look great

Cheers
Steve

Jay Hilliard

09-23-2015, 04:27 AM

Awesome Tony. Car looks great and you did it correctly as usual. The std valve covers look better to me, rather than the tall. Nice engine combo also. I bet it meets your HP goal very easy!

camcojb

09-27-2015, 07:31 AM

Great project Tony. :thumbsup:

Steve68

09-27-2015, 08:05 AM

looks great Tony, glad to see you on another project,

66fury

09-27-2015, 08:57 AM

Nice, im a big fan of orange and black

Nine Ball

09-27-2015, 10:40 AM

I'm currently working in Africa, and won't be home in another month. My good friend William (will69camaro) and the wife went and picked up the car from the paint shop today. It is now safely in my shop. Thanks again Will!

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/camaro2.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/camaro1.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/camaro3.jpg

Tony

will69camaro

09-27-2015, 10:45 AM

Glad to help. I'm battling food poisoning so was definitely struggling today.

Glad you got my good side :)

waynieZ

09-27-2015, 12:44 PM

Nice! congratulations on getting it home!!

214Chevy

09-27-2015, 04:40 PM

Wow...lots of pics!! I love it!! That intake is sick. :king: :king:

awr68

09-27-2015, 09:00 PM

Looks great Tony! Now the fun begins!

bonecrrusher

10-05-2015, 12:29 PM

You still have that blown C6Z?

I talked to you about it a good while back on one of the Power Tours.

Nine Ball

10-06-2015, 12:34 AM

You still have that blown C6Z?

I talked to you about it a good while back on one of the Power Tours.

Great car. I sold it to a local Houston friend about 3 yrs ago. He still owns it today. Been thinking about picking up a ZR1 for a daily driver though.

Nine Ball

02-27-2016, 05:25 AM

Work was really hectic last last year. I spent more time overseas in Africa and Europe, than I did at home. Well, at least until the oil prices tanked and I was laid off. Being currently unemployed, I've been spending more time in the shop lately. I needed this time off. :)

First off, I began looking through my massive parts shelves, documenting all the parts I already had, and writing down things I needed. I discovered that I have a bad habit of buying things twice, because I forgot I already bought something. That is what happens when your project spans 10 years. Plus, I've had several 1st gen Camaros, and bought various parts for those cars too, but didn't install them. From now on, I'll keep a parts spreadsheet for each car.

Then, I went through the parts I did have, and found that I'd rather use some newer items on the market to make this job a little easier. So, I sold a lot of stuff (and still more to go) and bought newer stuff. Those boxes that the new stuff shows up in, sure are handy for selling/shipping the old stuff.

Since Hot Rod Power Tour is finally rolling through my home state of Texas, with 3 stops here, I decided to push for completing this car by June. I've built entire cars in 3 months (post-paint) before, so I'm confident I can do it again. I'm sure there will be some late nights, but I am the type that will work on something until I get tired.

First, I tackled the front suspension. The rear suspension was installed by GAP Racing when they did the sheetmetal and minitubs, it is the Speed Tech torque arm setup with a new Moser 12-bolt. But, the subrame was purchased before I went with the torque arm setup, and it was fitted with Detroit Speed uppers and lowers. I'm not known for doing mix-and-match stuff, and I'm too anal for mixing up systems, so I sold the DSE parts and bought Speed Tech uppers and lowers to match the rear suspension. I figure that will save me 5 minutes of explaining what parts are on the car, when people ask me later on. Also went with the ATS/Speed Tech tall AFX spindles. Replaced the Hotchkis lowering springs with a set of QA1 coil-overs while I was in there. I installed all new Pro Forged ball joints, tie-rods, and idler arm. I have to say the quality of the Pro Forged stuff looks great, and they already come with EDP coating that looks nice. Also installed some billet tie-rod sleeves. I retained the DSE/Lee 600 series steering gear box, as those are great units. I also kept the DSE sway bar, as I like how it has the little stopper plates that keep it from being able to slide laterally between the frame mount bushings. It runs very close to the frame during rotation, so I'm not wanting any shifting there.

Before. Using Guldstrand holes, stock type spindles.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160202_135301.jpg

Blasted and painted the bare steel hubs on the AFX spindles, as they were showing surface rust. I'm trying not to install any bare metal parts on this car, is it looks awful later on. Spend some time doing it right the first time, and there aren't regrets later.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160209_125447.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160209_130827.jpg

Blasted and POR15'd the factory steering parts. I find that I use that glass bead cabinet a LOT, and I'm glad I finally took it out of the box and assembled it a month ago. Now I wander around the shop and look for rusty stuff to blast. Restore, not replace, when possible.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160206_132010.jpg

Old (DSE) on left, vs new (Speed Tech) on right. Both are quality parts. Not shown are the lowers that I also swapped. I did like two features on the Speed Tech lowers better. They came with nice Heim-joint linkage rods for the sway bar, and also have adjustable steering stopper bolts. That will be nice to tune out any potential tire rubbing on the inner frame, later on.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160205_144111.jpg

After: Using original non-Guldstrand holes, and tall spindle. Should be better geometry.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160209_145412.jpg

Nine Ball

02-27-2016, 05:51 AM

Now that the front and rear suspension were sorted out, I busted open the dusty Wilwood boxes that have been sitting since 2005. And, so began the royal pain in the ass that has wasted far too much time. The problem with buying parts that you can't test fit right away, is dealing with the surprise factor later on. I originally ordered this kit through Precision Brakes Co, before they went out of business (or simply changed their name). They used Wilwood components, but built their own brackets and rotor hats.

Rear kit was designed for GM 12-bolt, and luckily I had no issues there. Except for the external parking brake, which protruded so far back behind the rotor that I think it will hit my mini-tub during suspension travel. Not Precision's fault, as their kit was designed for stock width axles and mine is narrowed as much as possible to get a nice deep rear wheel lip. The newer Wilwood systems have the internal parking brake, which I prefer, but I also don't want to toss a good kit away just to get a parking brake.

Rears: 12.88" diameter, 4-piston.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160209_185413.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160209_181722.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160219_201836.jpg

Now for the front brake "fun". Nothing fit well. The kit was supposed to be for the C6/AFX hubs, but I discovered that they sent me the wrong rotors. I mocked the parts up on the car, took a lot of measurements, did calculations to figure out the proper caliper offset and rotor placements. Then spent hours digging through Wilwood catalogs trying to gather up a parts list that would work.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160213_130715.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160218_141839.jpg

Final solution:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160218_144244.jpg

I discovered that Precision had sent me four rear rotors, with just different hats. The front calipers are much bigger SL-6 billet 6-pistons, and needed a much thicker rotor to work. How much thicker? 20.6mm up to the new 35mm size. Huge difference. I ordered a new set of Wilwood racing rotors, in 13.06" diameter.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160223_171115.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160223_175154.jpg

Finally on the car:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160223_173106.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160223_180446.jpg

How she sits today.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160223_180535.jpg

Nine Ball

02-27-2016, 06:17 AM

With the brakes in place, I was finally able to measure the car for wheels and tires. I had a slew of wheels around my shop, from various cars, so I had a fun day of sticking things under the car to visualize colors, tire fitments, diameters, etc... I placed my order for a set of Forgeline wheels this week, as I am a distributor/dealer for them and really like the brand.

Yes, this is a 2014 Dodge Viper wheel with 355 wide Pirelli. It fits. But, I'm going with 345 wide to give a little more space. GAP racing did a nice job on notching my frame rails, and moving the mini-tubs in as much as possible. They also pulled the quarter panels out a tiny bit, as we shot for 15" of inner clearance. Nailed it.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160210_122902.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160210_123623.jpg

18" front and 19" rear. 25.5" front tire, 27" rear tire. I like this wheel diameter and tire height fitment.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160210_123147.jpg

Testing a Viper 19" Forgeline GA3-6 up front, to see if I liked the silver finish. I didn't like the diameter, just seemed too big for my taste. Sticking with 18" fronts.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160210_125554.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160210_125344.jpg

Another Forgeline just to see color. Transparent Smoke center.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160210_130841.jpg

I ordered the Forgeline GZ3 wheels, since I had some on my '14 Viper and love the spoke pattern. Will share details when they arrive... :)

WSSix

02-27-2016, 07:57 AM

Glad to see you're back to building the car, Tony. Sorry to hear you've been laid off. It's tough times in the oil patch right now.

Vince@Meanstreets

02-28-2016, 11:10 AM

car is coming along great. Those 355's look good!

Sorry to hear about the job. You've been doing that for a long time. I had a similar situation happen to me in 09 and when one old familiar door shuts a better one often opens. Going full time on he car shop?

awr68

02-28-2016, 05:09 PM

Looks great Tony! You are going to love this car! Looking forward to following along on with the Power Tour goal! You can do it!!

And I love the Orange and black!

Spiffav8

02-28-2016, 05:54 PM

Looking good! Dig the GZ3 wheel choice to.

Rybar

03-01-2016, 08:32 PM

Sweet project Tony, I like how you always think resale a lot of people do not when building these cars. I think it's coming along great and will be killer when completed.

214Chevy

03-02-2016, 05:55 PM

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160210_123147.jpg

I like the look of this color wheel personally. In the future, I'm thinking about eventually going with the all dark grey look myself.

Nine Ball

03-03-2016, 06:31 AM

I'm steadily making progress. I still hope to have it completed for Power Tour this year. 3 months to go!

I figured out that my brake hats weren't sitting completely flat on my hubs. They rocked a tiny bit, before tightening the lugs down. The centerbore on the wheel hub has a rounded fillet where it meets the lug pad. My rotor hats had square corners on the ID. I had my next door neighbor put a radius on the backside of the rotor hat bore. Minor setback, but it is good to have neighbors with full machine shops!

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160229_150433.jpg
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160229_150636.jpg

Ever since I assembled my glass-bead blast cabinet, I've wandered around the shop and looked for stuff to blast. It is almost addicting, to restore metal. I try my best and save original parts when I can, as they tend to fit better and seem more sturdy than repro parts. I should have had one of these years ago, I use it a lot.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160227_173600.jpg
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160227_175136.jpg
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160227_175317.jpg
This was buried under the paint. Pretty cool to find.
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160227_175247.jpg

With those items blasted, as well as headlight buckets, I installed the DSE headlights and Marquez billet fog lights. I didn't realize the Marquez lights were not just a simple bolt-in. It requires drilling two new mount holes, and cutting away the original light support bracket. That was nerve-racking, working with a drill and air cutter around fresh paint. Not a reversible modification, you'll have to commit to doing them and keeping them.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160302_163652.jpg
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160302_165134.jpg
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160302_165055.jpg

Also spent some time doing some final body/gap alignment on the front end panels. Started assembling the brake master cylinder setup, which was a nice piece. Wilwood 7/8" master with their optional proportioning valve system. The kit came with all the tubes and brackets, making this an easy and clean assembly. Will run brake lines this week.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160302_182951.jpg

I'll be moving the car to my 4-post Rotary lift for final assembly. So, I upgraded it with a new jack system. I like new tools :)

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160301_163455.jpg

6t9 camaro

03-03-2016, 07:07 AM

Awesome build! Looks great!

Nine Ball

03-03-2016, 07:29 AM

Sorry to hear about the job. You've been doing that for a long time. I had a similar situation happen to me in 09 and when one old familiar door shuts a better one often opens. Going full time on he car shop?

I've considered taking DV8 to the next level, and currently it is my full time job. The kiss of death is walking away from the Sr management level salary range in the oil sector. I've worked hard to get there. But, it may just come down to that. I'm ready to be my own boss.

Sweet project Tony, I like how you always think resale a lot of people do not when building these cars. I think it's coming along great and will be killer when completed.

Thanks. While I do not plan on selling this car (always been a dream car to have a hugger '69 SS vert), I do always try and keep the cars from being over-personalized. I also try and stick with a consistent theme throughout the build, whereas many builders just throw a mix-match of parts into a car and don't follow a theme. This car will still appear retro in theme, but with some minor modernizing tips. I still want it to appear like a classic car, until you pop the hood. The surprise factor is what I'm after.

jy211

03-03-2016, 08:30 AM

nice neighbor!:weld:

Looking sweet!

Nine Ball

03-04-2016, 06:56 AM

I restored the 1969 Camaro firewall cowl tag yesterday. It has been off the car for 2 years now, since starting the sheetmetal work. Here is a step by step process, to help others do the same restoration.

Remove cowl tag by drilling out old pop-rivets. Here is how mine looked.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160303_133455.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160303_133504.jpg

Get some aircraft stripper, let the plate soak in the stuff for about 20 minutes. The old paint will lift right off. Use a plastic bristle brush to gently remove all the paint remaining.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160303_134121.jpg

Here is how it looked with all the old paint stripped away. It was a bit harder to read, due to the texture of the surface. My tag was also a bit warped, and had a couple edges lifted. I used a small 1" wood roller (used for installing wallpaper or dynamat) to smooth the tag out. Try to avoid rolling on the letters, just the bordering areas. Sort of like a small rolling-pin. Got the badge perfectly flat again.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160303_140259.jpg

I spray painted the tag with matte silver metallic. I wanted something close to the bright zinc color on the backside of the tag. Let the paint bake in the sun for 30 minutes. It came out perfect.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160303_141641.jpg

Painted, in same lighting as before. The paint really made it easier to read.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160303_141804.jpg

Before/After

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/IMG_20160303_152532.jpg

I used some aluminum pop-rivets and put the tag back on the firewall. Pedigree is restored. For you cowl-tag decipher guys, X55 = SS 350, 72 = Hugger Orange, 711 = black standard interior, 01C = build 3rd week of Jan 1969.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160303_151630.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160303_151535.jpg

Tony

pro66tour

03-04-2016, 11:53 AM

It's in the details Tony. Thanks for sharing pal.
Looks awesome...

Juicypop

03-04-2016, 12:59 PM

Great job brother!

Nine Ball

03-09-2016, 05:09 AM

I had a productive weekend in the shop. Engine bay is almost complete, will be ready to install the engine soon.

Started with freshly restored original pedal assembly. Modified it by fabricating a clutch master cylinder (cut down length of rod, welded on rod, threaded, and added Heim joint. I'll admit this took me two attempts, the first time I snapped the weld off when threading it. Ground two flats into the side, so that I could grab it better when threading it. Drilled a 3/8" hole on the clutch arm, near the location that Speed Tech suggests, since I was using their firewall bracket.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160305_121521.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160305_151915.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160305_152208.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160305_152256.jpg

Next up, installed some Lokar brushed pedals.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160305_121634.jpg

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http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160305_172135.jpg

Installed the pedal assembly, tilt steering column, clutch master, and Wilwood 7/8" brake master. This was a bigger chore than I anticipated, since the two studs on the pedal assembly that hold the brake master weren't long enough. Had to pull the stuff back out, and take a cutting wheel to cut the heads off of those two studs to remove them. This is because they are welded into the frame of that pedal assembly. Replaced the studs with 2" long grade-8 bolts.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160305_173401.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160307_121729.jpg

Nine Ball

03-09-2016, 05:20 AM

Now for a product endorsement. I read some reviews on the S.U.R.&R. brake line system, and how easy it was to use. The tubing is some special alloy that is softer to bend, and has a thick enough wall that it won't kink. They also claimed that it would be easier to flare. They were right! I was able to fabricate my front brake lines by hand, without using a bender. You can even straighten the tube out by hand, if you get angles wrong. I literally measured the approx length I needed for each run, then sat in the engine bay and bent as I went along, following the route I wanted to use. My first test flare was perfect, and so were the rest of them. Zero re-dos, easiest stuff I've worked with. Info on the kit here: http://www.surrauto.com/brake.html I bought the complete 3/16 EZ kit from Summit, about $117.

Oh, and that fancy flaring tool? Worth every penny. It was easy to use, and makes perfect flares every single time. I used to get frustrated when it came time to run brake lines. Now it is actually enjoyable!

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160307_144400.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160307_151351.jpg

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http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160307_171832.jpg

Up next, wiring the entire car...

gofastwclass

03-09-2016, 04:52 PM

Nice job. I love that tubing, it is a big time saver. Between that and my MasterCool hydraulic flare tool I almost don't mind plumbing the car. Haha

Musclerodz

03-09-2016, 07:03 PM

Brake lines are nicop. nice stuff.

DOOM

03-09-2016, 07:39 PM

WOW I don't know how I missed this build ! Outstanding!! Please keep the updates coming.:cheers:

Nine Ball

03-30-2016, 02:51 AM

Time for some more updates, I've been cranking it out in the last couple weeks.

Having owned more than my fair share of LSX vehicles, I never liked how the bare aluminum blocks tend to oxidize and turn chalky/hazy over time. That, and the LS7 casting is blotchy with dark and light areas on the surface. So, I decided this would be my first painted LSX engine. I'm going for an industrial all-business theme under the hood, so decided to use a simple non-metallic gray color. I masked off all the machined areas and plugged all the threaded holes, then scrubbed the entire block and heads with acetone. I used VHT spray paints, first 2 coats of VHT gray engine primer, followed by 3 coats of VHT "Ford Gray" paint. Good quality paint, it laid down very well and had excellent coverage.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160318_175417.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160318_175413.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160318_175423.jpg

Primer applied:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160318_180420.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160318_181241.jpg

Gray paint applied:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160318_182827.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160318_182856.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160318_183027.jpg

The same aluminum issues occur with the T56 casing, so I painted the T56 as well. This one was rebuilt about 7 years ago, and just sat on my shelf in the shop. It looked pretty awful at first:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160326_170218.jpg

After 3 hours of scrubbing with a wire brush, brillo pad, and acetone. Damn that waffle looking casing, so many corners! :

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160326_182148.jpg

Found a new use for an old 15" wheel and tire. LOL

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160326_183431.jpg

Primer coats:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160326_184507.jpg

Gray paint coats:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160326_185647.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160326_185706.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160326_190906.jpg

This is a good example of how some things don't have to cost a lot of money, to make an impact. Just some elbow grease and patience is really all that was required. It is much easier to do this stuff now, then it is to regret not doing it later once it is in the car. I'm sure people will notice the attention to detail, on the finished project.

Tony

paulk68

03-30-2016, 04:45 AM

NICE, I am just about to paint my T-56 as well so this came at a perfect time. yours came out great. Also going to use your TAG restoration process. Thanks for all the pictures and descriptions :thumbsup:

Josh@Ridetech

03-30-2016, 05:22 AM

Good job! :thumbsup:

Steve68

03-30-2016, 07:10 PM

Great idea on the painting Tony, My shop in FL is just like yours, metal, my complete engine and trans are corroded, Time to paint!!

Nine Ball

04-01-2016, 06:17 AM

How about some motor-vation? I made a video of my LS7 yesterday.

GM LS7 block (new)
Mast/ETP LS7 head castings, CNC ported
Beck CNC runner cross-port intake manifold
Callies Compstar crank & rods
Wiseco pistons
11.1:1 CR
Comp Cams 233/239, 0.595/0.603, 113 LSA
Factory LS7 rocker arms w/ Comp Cams trunion upgrade kit
Mast LS-swap oil pain (wet sump)
Hooker 1-7/8 black ceramic coated long-tube headers
Wegner Automotive machined pulley system
Longblock machined/built by Texas Speed & Performance. Assembly by me.

Video: https://youtu.be/HO1wBlG_Y5Y

Some pics:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160328_163942.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160331_155555.jpg

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http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160331_160315.jpg

Tony

Dave95z28

04-01-2016, 06:48 AM

That intake looks awesome. Any pictures of it with the lid removed?

Dave

Nine Ball

04-01-2016, 06:52 AM

That intake looks awesome. Any pictures of it with the lid removed?

Dave

Here you go Dave:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150912_094415.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20150912_094630.jpg

HotRod68Camaro

04-01-2016, 07:20 AM

Interested to see your header to ground clearance once you get it in. I'm using the same motor mounts and am undecided on headers right now. What transmission crossmember are you using?

Nine Ball

04-01-2016, 07:33 AM

Interested to see your header to ground clearance once you get it in. I'm using the same motor mounts and am undecided on headers right now. What transmission crossmember are you using?

I went with the full Holley/Hooker combo. Engine mounts, headers, and T56 x-member. I might have the engine in this weekend, trans next week.

TomM

04-01-2016, 08:11 AM

And here I thought porn wasn't allowed on this site..... :D

T,

paulk68

04-01-2016, 08:25 AM

I went with the full Holley/Hooker combo. Engine mounts, headers, and T56 x-member. I might have the engine in this weekend, trans next week.

Awesome I am using the same hooker/holley swap parts on mine. Can you tell me what size bolts you needed to go through the motor mounts?

Nine Ball

04-01-2016, 08:51 AM

Awesome I am using the same hooker/holley swap parts on mine. Can you tell me what size bolts you needed to go through the motor mounts?

Grade 8 bolt, 7/16-14 thread, 5.25" is perfect, but 5.5" will work.

Centerforce

04-01-2016, 09:55 AM

That's one of the best looking LS setups we've seen! You can practically eat off of it!

gofastwclass

04-01-2016, 04:12 PM

And here I thought porn wasn't allowed on this site..... :D

T,

Agreed. Thank you Nine Ball, you just made my Friday even better!

69lsvert

04-01-2016, 05:58 PM

What's your specs on the QA1's?

waynieZ

04-01-2016, 07:33 PM

Tony, the motor looks Sweet! I love that intake your buddy made.

Nine Ball

04-02-2016, 04:27 AM

Thanks for the kind words, gents. These updates keep me motivated, only 2 months remain, to finish the car for Power Tour! My biggest obstacle is the convertible roof, since I've never done one of those before.

What's your specs on the QA1's?

They are just single-knob adjustable shocks. Fronts are for the stock '69 subframe, rears are what came with the Speed Tech torque-arm suspension kit. Normally I'd spend more for shocks, but this car will mostly be a cruiser since it is convertible.

F'in mine

04-02-2016, 07:19 AM

Very nice build! Motor looks amazing!
Found a link for Trim Tag rivets that look factory in case you're interested.
http://www.trimtags.com/rivets.html
All the best!

Nine Ball

04-02-2016, 07:24 AM

Very nice build! Motor looks amazing!
Found a link for Trim Tag rivets that look factory in case you're interested.
http://www.trimtags.com/rivets.html
All the best!

Thanks. I saw those before. But, nothing under my hood looks factory (I hope!)

69lsvert

04-02-2016, 07:44 AM

I'm terrible when I ask questions. I was wondering about spring weight and compression length. My cars simular except I have TCI tourqe arm and LS6.

Nine Ball

04-02-2016, 09:04 AM

I'm terrible when I ask questions. I was wondering about spring weight and compression length. My cars simular except I have TCI tourqe arm and LS6.

Front springs are 350 lb, rear springs are 225 lb. Not certain on the compression lengths.

69lsvert

04-02-2016, 10:46 AM

Thanks. Beautiful car, can't wait to see it done as well as my own. Keep up the good work.

King Nothing

04-02-2016, 03:02 PM

Beautiful!!

Nine Ball

04-07-2016, 06:50 AM

Its only been a few days since my last update, but it has been a busy few days!

-Installed Ram Clutch (part 98931HD, single disk ceramic/bronze disk material)

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160402_195541.jpg

-Installed engine into engine bay

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160402_200726.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160402_211934.jpg

-3M Scotchbrite brushed the intake manifold and valve covers, sprayed them with Dupli-color clear engine paint to seal them.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160403_171538.jpg

-Intake manifold was too tall at the throttle body mounting flange, so I had to cut it down and reshape the flange to clear the hood. I removed about half an inch from the flange, and flipped the throttle body upside down. It should actually work better this way, since my throttle cable comes from the driver side anyways.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160403_115940.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160403_183301.jpg

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http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160403_183631.jpg

Brown Truck Santa showed up on Monday.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160404_162915.jpg

Continued...

Nine Ball

04-07-2016, 06:51 AM

Forgeline GZ3 wheels are one of my favorites. I also had a set on my '14 Viper TA, and love them. I did things a little different than most, went with a Hyper Silver powdercoated lip. I do not plan on having any chrome on this car, but wanted the appearance of silver color instead. All emblems and rear bumper will be done in a similar Hyper Silver color. Centers are Matte Graphite. I designed the centercap logo, and had Forgeline cut them for me.

Forgeline GZ3
18x8.0 front with 245/40-18 Toyo R888 tire
19x12.0 rear with 345/30-19 Toyo R888 tire (wheel has 6.0" lip depth)
Matte Graphite Center
Hyper Silver Lip and Inner

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160404_164235.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160404_164544.jpg

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http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160404_164651.jpg

I put the wheels on the car, and pushed it outside for some photos. It was finally great to see the car on the ground again, with nice wheels. It has been over 2 years since it had decent wheels on it.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160405_142245.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/HD-004w.jpg

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http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/HD-010w.jpg

Here is a fun before/after photo that I posted on my Facebook page.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/before-after-fb.jpg

Car is now moved to my 4-post lift, for final assembly.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160406_172250.jpg

Tony

paulk68

04-07-2016, 07:06 AM

Such a great build thread!! are you happy with the holley/hooker engine mounts? did you have to raise the trans tunnel at all for the T-56?

Nine Ball

04-07-2016, 07:20 AM

Such a great build thread!! are you happy with the holley/hooker engine mounts? did you have to raise the trans tunnel at all for the T-56?

I plan to install the trans today or tomorrow. Already raised my trans tunnel, prior to deciding on the Holley/Hooker combo. I had the body shop install the SpeedTech tunnel plate.

paulk68

04-07-2016, 07:25 AM

thank you, I can not wait for more updates, the center caps area a GREAT touch!

dhutton

04-07-2016, 10:01 AM

Beautiful car. Is the convertible top frame modified to fit around the minitubs? Could you post some pics if it is.

Thanks,
Don

jy211

04-07-2016, 10:22 AM

center caps are sweet! :thumbsup:

Nine Ball

04-07-2016, 11:51 AM

Beautiful car. Is the convertible top frame modified to fit around the minitubs? Could you post some pics if it is.

Thanks,
Don

Not installed yet. It is not modified. If I have to, I'll hammer the tops of the mini-tubs to make sure the frame sits low, just like the factory did.

ZMAN1969

04-07-2016, 02:03 PM

Awesome, just Awesome Tony! :wow: Nice work! I'll hit you up for a ride on HRPT

waynieZ

04-07-2016, 08:07 PM

Wow wheels and tires look SWEET! I like thecustom centers. The tires tuck up nice in the wheel wells. Perfect stance.

rickpaw

04-08-2016, 04:09 AM

Car's looking great. Looking forward to seeing it on power tours.

Spiffav8

04-08-2016, 02:27 PM

Car looks sick. As always, top notch work Tony.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

WSSix

04-09-2016, 06:05 PM

Looking great, Tony. The center caps are a nice touch. Good luck!

Nine Ball

04-10-2016, 05:50 AM

Today, I got to play the role of novice sheetmetal fabricator. I had originally installed the SpeedTech transmission tunnel, back when I was planning to use the SpeedTech/ATS engine mounts and cross-member. But, I made the switch to the Holley/Hooker engine mounts and headers, because I wanted the engine to sit as low and far back as possible. Glad I did so, because of how close the intake manifold came to the hood, even in the lowest position.

But, as many of you know, parts from different brands do not play well together. The transmission tunnel did not line up with the new location of the shifter. I installed the transmission, and marked the holes from underneath, and drilled the four corners where the shifter plate is located. You can see I nailed it, with the SpeedTech tunnel plate having the corner right in the middle of the shifter. Typical. Haha

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160408_092743.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160408_100837.jpg

This would require me to fabricate a new shifter cover. I wanted to make sure it was removable, so that I could easily access the shifter and remove it, if needed.

Spot welds drilled from the SpeedTech tunnel cover. Cut the rear section of the tunnel cover off.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160408_101836.jpg

Here is where the T56 transmission sits, relative to everything. Yes, I got very good at installing this transmission, did it about 4 times yesterday.

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http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160408_110520.jpg

Opened up the hole to match the rear of the shifter plate location.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160409_110128.jpg

I made a template out of posterboard, then traced it onto some sheetmetal. I cut it out with my plasma cutter, and used a sheet metal brake and some hammering to make the bends.

Installed some 1/4-inch nut-serts into the floorboard.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160409_152314.jpg

Final fitment done. Time to install the transmission again, to mark the shifter hole placement.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160409_154010.jpg

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http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160409_194652.jpg

Tony

HotRod68Camaro

04-10-2016, 12:19 PM

Tony, could you get a side shot of the headers/ground clearance? From the picture you already posted they seem to tuck up pretty well. I'm wondering how much they hang under the subframe.

Nine Ball

04-10-2016, 02:51 PM

Tony, could you get a side shot of the headers/ground clearance? From the picture you already posted they seem to tuck up pretty well. I'm wondering how much they hang under the subframe.

I took some photos for everyone. Those searching for combos may find this information useful. The fitment was absolutely perfect, everything cleared nicely and did not require any modifications. It has been very rare that something has fit properly on this project, almost should rename the car to Project "Nothing Fits". So, I'm glad to see that this combo actually fit perfectly. I had to use the Mast oil pan instead of the Holley Part 302-2, because I have a stroker crank, and the Holley does not clear the stroker. The Mast pan does clear the stroker crank. Quality-wise, however, the Holley was a much nicer casting, looked more OEM than the Mast pan does.

LS engine with 1998-2002 Camaro T56 transmission and bellhousing
Mast Motorsports LS Conversion Cast Oil Pan (Part# 401-111 )
Dipstick - GM (Part#12570788 )
Dipstick Tube - GM (Part# 12570787 )
LS Oil Pan Gasket (Can reuse factory) - GM (Part#12612350)
Hooker Transmission Crossmember (Part# 12626HKR )
Hooker Headers, 1-7/8" long tube, black ceramic coated (Part# 2276-3HKR )
Hooker Engine Adapter Mounts (Part# 12618HKR
Anchor Industries Clamshell Motor Mounts (Part# 2292)
Energy Suspension Motor & Trans Mount Urethane Bushings (Part# 3-1130G)
Detroit Speed Steering Gearbox ( 600 series ) w/ factory steering linkage

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http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160410_104446.jpg

Rear of shifter, relative to the convertible trans tunnel bracing. Coupes will not have that brace behind the shifter. It was close, but still clears.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160410_105222.jpg

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Header collector to floor pan (driver side)

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160410_104905.jpg

Passenger side

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160410_104917.jpg

Tony

BigBronco

04-11-2016, 08:02 AM

Great work Tony. Some good information with all of those part numbers.

Nine Ball

04-29-2016, 02:12 PM

Been a few weeks, made a lot more progress. Still hoping to complete by Power Tour.

Built an extension for my PCV oil catch can. The bracket it came with put it too close to the alternator. Billet can is from Elite Engineering, very nice quality.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160411_194710.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160411_195007.jpg

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Drilled a few holes in the underside of the intake manifold, for MAP sensor, PCV.

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Fully assembled the intake manifold w/ fuel rails and 60# injectors

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Test fit and cut the custom Foose console to fit. It will get a nice head unit with nav screen.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160413_113902.jpg

Started tearing apart the rear seat, to restore the spring frame, narrow it for the mini-tubs, and recover with Houndstooth.

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Here are the two radiator hoses I used. Part numbers shown are Dayco brand, found on ebay. Worked well for the Wegner + Griffin combo. Should work for any LSX setup with all coolant nipples on right side of engine and radiator.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160413_145501.jpg

Painted the front of my Griffin radiator black. I don't like seeing things through the grille, it is distracting and ruins photos.

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Continued...

Nine Ball

04-29-2016, 02:23 PM

Built the entire fuel system. Started with the Tanks Inc fuel tank with the clipped corners. Very, very nice quality setup - especially for the price. Bonus, it was powdercoated a similar color as the lips on my wheels. The pump kit and level sending unit come in a bunch of pieces, you have to do some measuring, cutting, and assemble everything. Since this isn't a big-hp build, it was a relatively simple layout. -6 AN feed and return lines, using the C6 Corvette fuel filter/regulator combo. Return happens right at the rear axle, so no chance heating up the fuel while sitting in traffic.

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Built my own power steering hoses. Nobody makes a kit using black lines and fittings. -6 sized PTFE hose for the pressure side, and -6 AN hose for the low pressure return side. DSE 600 series steering box, I used the two -6 AN adapters that Detroit Speed sells for this box.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160420_143605.jpg

Replaced the plain rubber PCV hoses with braided AN hose.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160420_143131.jpg

Mounted my coil pack brackets on the lower section of the firewall, on both sides. Really nice area down there, with the Hooker headers offering a lot of clearance. I reconfigured the factory truck wiring harnesses to fit inside the brackets, kept everything compact as possible. I built my own spark plug wires using parts from Taylor Thundervolt (10.4mm). Those were a pain in the rear to strip, since they are essentially triple insulated. I'd go with MSD 8.5mm if I were to do it again.

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Continued...

Nine Ball

04-29-2016, 02:31 PM

Spark plug wires and routing:

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http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160427_193718.jpg

Engine bay is completed, except for the custom intake tube I have to build. Then wiring the entire car.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160427_193734.jpg

Finished out the entire rear brake lines. Had to build a couple aluminum brackets, since the ones on my car were missing. I saved $45 in repro brackets, and ended up with some nice aluminum ones instead :)

For floorpan:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160423_144055.jpg

For top of 12-bolt axle:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160423_150758.jpg

Used DSE's braided steel flex line kit on top of the axle:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160423_170200.jpg

Used the SUR&R lines, and added stone guard spring for the entire rear lines.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160423_170130.jpg

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Here is my remaining list to do, as of a week ago. Already knocked a few of the items out:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/1969%20Camaro/20160421_080343.jpg

Tony