1970 Camaro - Burnaby, Canada

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

I started working on my AC plumbing, I went with EZ clip hose and fittings. I bought everything from Hose Warehouse, they seemed to have the best prices. So far I have everything mostly routed. There's a few areas that I need to sort out, like the bulk head lines under dash and the heater lines that go to the water pump. These areas are very tight.
I'm also second guessing my air filter location now, I couldn't run the air filter on the drivers side because my remote oilfilter in taking up that spot. I'm not sure if the heat from the AC and heater hoses with affect the air intake but I will most likely make some holes in the lower front portion of the fender liner.

Sandro

[Jimbo1367]

That looks really good. Any oither pics? Subscribing

[Sonar Chief]

Nice set up ... where did you source the fittings? ie. the 90's and 45's for the connections? I haven't ordered my VA kit that's on my to-do list, any part # for bulkhead fittings or advice would be appreciated!

Michael

[Zspoiler]

A very clean instillation.Keep up the good work.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Nice set up ... where did you source the fittings? ie. the 90's and 45's for the connections? I haven't ordered my VA kit that's on my to-do list, any part # for bulkhead fittings or advice would be appreciated!

Michael

I bought everything from Hose Warehouse , http://hosewarehouse.com/
They were by far the cheapest place that I found. I must of spent a few hours cross referencing all the part numbers from vintage air. If you let me know what you need I can give you all the part numbers, or I can scan my recipet and send it to you.

Sandro

[Dave Pratt]

Sandro nice work on your build so far...really like what you've done with the firewall.Any timeline you hope to get it finished by?

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

That looks really good. Any oither pics? Subscribing

A very clean instillation.Keep up the good work.

Thank for the replies, I'm working on posting some more stuff as I go through the car. I also posted some other pic's in the introduction page as well.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

I made some small progress on the vintage air unit under the dash. Not exactly how I wanted to route the lines but I think It should work fine. The only part of the plumbing that's not looking too good is the water pump, heater line ports. I'm going to be ordering the Drive Junkies Accessory drive, when I free up some funds. Once I get to that stage I'll see what I can come up with.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Sandro nice work on your build so far...really like what you've done with the firewall.Any timeline you hope to get it finished by?

Hey David,
We've met before, right?

Did you have a white convertible 69 Camaro?

I'm not really in any hurry to finish the car. I bought the car in 2006 and had most of the metal work done back then. Then I sold my house In 2010/11 and basically stored it till now. I'm all set up again so I'm excited to be working on it. I'm kind of glad it took this long because I've learned so much being on this site and trolling around on the DSE website.

To be hounest my left over parts list is looking pretty scary. I'm going to have to save a bit of money before I can finish it. Seems like all the stuff I want is in the thousands now. Lol

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Made some brackets today to mount the vintage air lines to fender well.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

These are some other things I did on the car this winter.

[WSSix]

Car's looking great, Sandro. I see a lot of DSE influence in your build. That's a good thing. I got a lot of inspiration from them, too. Keep it up!

[Dave Pratt]

Sandro I don't think we've met I'm driving a dark blue 69 SS. I spent my formative years growing up by the PNE before moving to North Burnaby and now I'm settled in Pitt Meadows.I'm currently working on getting my motor back together after a head gasket issue.Next year I'm hoping to add my T-56 at long last.Like you I've learned quite a bit from this site and seeing as I have the day off I'm making my way out to the garage.Excellent work on the 2nd Gen I'm a big fan of those.Really look forward to seeing it in person down the road...keep up the great work!

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Car's looking great, Sandro. I see a lot of DSE influence in your build. That's a good thing. I got a lot of inspiration from them, too. Keep it up!

Thanks Trey, I spent a bit of time on DSE's website. Theres a lot of good ideas on their projects.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Sandro I don't think we've met I'm driving a dark blue 69 SS. I spent my formative years growing up by the PNE before moving to North Burnaby and now I'm settled in Pitt Meadows.I'm currently working on getting my motor back together after a head gasket issue.Next year I'm hoping to add my T-56 at long last.Like you I've learned quite a bit from this site and seeing as I have the day off I'm making my way out to the garage.Excellent work on the 2nd Gen I'm a big fan of those.Really look forward to seeing it in person down the road...keep up the great work!

Oh Okay, I'm good Friends with Ryan (Rybar) If you know him.
I'll probably head to the garage too. All the snow we're getting is making it hard for me to go to work.

[syborg tt]

Really looking forward to watching this build and I am so jealous you guys have snow. It has yet to snow in Chicago this year !!!!

btw looks fantastic so far !!!

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Really looking forward to watching this build and I am so jealous you guys have snow. It has yet to snow in Chicago this year !!!!

btw looks fantastic so far !!!

Thanks Marty,
I've been following your build, great car, I love it!

As far as the snow I'm so over it :lol: We're not used to seeing as much as we've had.

[sebtarta]

Great work!! The EZ-Clip is by far the best choice for the AC hose setup. Did the same on my Nova.

Do you happen to have more pics of your CAI. As well as the rubber section on the separating panel?

Thank you,

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Great work!! The EZ-Clip is by far the best choice for the AC hose setup. Did the same on my Nova.

Do you happen to have more pics of your CAI. As well as the rubber section on the separating panel?

Thank you,


Thanks Sebtarta,
Theres a few more pics in the introduction page that I posted. I purchased all the fittings from Spectre Performance. Guy Smith from Spectre helped me with the part numbers.
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=54602

[frojoe]

Nice progress on this! I'm also friends with Rybar too. Hope to see this thing eventually at a Friday night cruise that Ryan usually organizes during the summer.. what's your timeline for getting it all together?

Cheer,
Joe

[sebtarta]

Thanks Sebtarta,
Theres a few more pics in the introduction page that I posted. I purchased all the fittings from Spectre Performance. Guy Smith from Spectre helped me with the part numbers.
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=54602

That is great! thank you, I see which pieces you have used now, it gives me an idea.
Keep up the good hard work!!

[syborg tt]

Thanks Marty,
I've been following your build, great car, I love it!

Your welcome and thank you for the compliments on my 70. It's been a fun project and i am still enjoying working on it when I have free time.

Theres a few more pics in the introduction page that I posted. I

Holy crap I love this car even more and I especially like that it was baby blue and you need to bring all the other picrs over to this thread.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Nice progress on this! I'm also friends with Rybar too. Hope to see this thing eventually at a Friday night cruise that Ryan usually organizes during the summer.. what's your timeline for getting it all together?

Cheer,
Joe

Yes, once it's done I'll be there for sure!
I have a few little things to sort out and then it's off to the body shop. Hopefully I'll get it back within a few months and then I can install the drivetrain and send it back for final paint.

Look forward to hanging out with you guys!

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Your welcome and thank you for the compliments on my 70. It's been a fun project and i am still enjoying working on it when I have free time.



Holy crap I love this car even more and I especially like that it was baby blue and you need to bring all the other picrs over to this thread.


Lol. My next thread will be which color and wheels to run. I guess I can count you in for blue paint. :D

[syborg tt]

Lol. My next thread will be which color and wheels to run. I guess I can count you in for blue paint. :D

I kinda like blue and all shades of blue.

ps You should keep everything in this thread as we don't want to miss anything.

[Dave Pratt]

Sandro I don't know Ryan personally but I've been in touch with him a few times through this site as well as Joe...Ryan's Camaro is a beauty and Joe's Nova is wicked...I'm hoping to have mine back together soon.I'm hoping to get out for one of those Friday night cruises as well

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

So I've been going back and forth with my remote oil filter and I think I'm finally 80% sure I'm happy with where it is now. I bought some 3/16 aluminum today and mocked up a bracket. I Just need to get it Tig welded and see how sturdy it is. It will mount just above the inner fender and be accessible from under the car.

[syborg tt]

Very nice

[gerno]

So I've been going back and forth with my remote oil filter and I think I'm finally 80% sure I'm happy with where it is now. I bought some 3/16 aluminum today and mocked up a bracket. I Just need to get it Tig welded and see how sturdy it is. It will mount just above the inner fender and be accessible from under the car.

Nice, that looks good. I have mine there too but never thought to mount it further down like that. Smart thinking.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Nice, that looks good. I have mine there too but never thought to mount it further down like that. Smart thinking.

Thanks Gerno, it was mosty Blake's Idea from Speedtech.

I'm very Impressed with what your doing to your car. The amount of engineering thats gone into your front suspension is incredible. Cant wait to see it all finished!

[Panteracer]

I used to run one up front years ago with just rubber hoses
and clamps with no issues... Then when I put my new engine
in I mounted one in the same location with An fittings but -14 lines
so I could get the flow... problem was sometimes when the engine
flexed in torque it would loosen the fittings.. again it had very large
lines but make sure the torque of the motor will not twist on the fittings

Nice build.. love all the little details

Bob

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

I used to run one up front years ago with just rubber hoses
and clamps with no issues... Then when I put my new engine
in I mounted one in the same location with An fittings but -14 lines
so I could get the flow... problem was sometimes when the engine
flexed in torque it would loosen the fittings.. again it had very large
lines but make sure the torque of the motor will not twist on the fittings

Nice build.. love all the little details

Bob

Good to know! Thanks Bob.

[WSSix]

Might consider safety wire then or securing the hose to the frame before it gets to the filter head. That way, the hose takes the flex and not the fitting at the filter head.

Good location for the filter IMO

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Might consider safety wire then or securing the hose to the frame before it gets to the filter head. That way, the hose takes the flex and not the fitting at the filter head.

Good location for the filter IMO

Thanks Trey.
I think I'm going to commit to that location and cut my inner fender. When I start plumbing the system I'll see what options there is for the hoses.

Btw looks like you've done a ton of work on your car too, its awesome. I cant wait to be driving mine! These cars are hard to build on a budget so mine might be a while longer. This site has ruined me lol.

[tubbed69]

Very impressive work so far,keep the pics coming:trophy-1302:

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Put a few hours in the garage this weekend and finished mocking up the remote oil filter. I made a close out panel so it wasn't visible from the front wheel well. Once I get the front end alignment finished I'll install some mounting hardware for the closest panel.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Very nice! ^^

[Jimbo1367]

Sandros,
Do you what airfilter PN?
Thanks,
Jim

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Sandros,
Do you what airfilter PN?
Thanks,
Jim

Yes, it's a K&N RC-3160

[ScotI]

Put a few hours in the garage this weekend and finished mocking up the remote oil filter. I made a close out panel so it wasn't visible from the front wheel well. Once I get the front end alignment finished I'll install some mounting hardware for the closest panel.

Well done mod right there.

[waynieZ]

Good idea, it looks good. Nice job.

[FlameBroiled]

Looks like a very fun build. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing it around.

[glassman]

Very nice build. Somehow missed this thread.
Love the sheet metal work, this is one area i wished i could've spent more time in.

A couple questions, you going to run stock inner fenders?

Are there stock p#'s from the Spectra tubes?(i'm gonna redo my cold air when car gets back from paint)

Did you have too tunnel for the T-56 with the DSE set up? I didn't but i'm not convinced that its at optimized degrees with not tunneling with my DSE set up.

What drive shaft you going too run?

Cheers, mike

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Good idea, it looks good. Nice job.

Looks like a very fun build. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing it around.

Thanks, guys.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Very nice build. Somehow missed this thread.
Love the sheet metal work, this is one area i wished i could've spent more time in.

A couple questions, you going to run stock inner fenders?

Are there stock p#'s from the Spectra tubes?(i'm gonna redo my cold air when car gets back from paint)

Did you have too tunnel for the T-56 with the DSE set up? I didn't but i'm not convinced that its at optimized degrees with not tunneling with my DSE set up.

What drive shaft you going too run?

Cheers, mike

Thanks, Mike

Yeah, of all the mods, the floor pans for the exhaust clearance was the best one. It snowed a lot here this winter so I put some time in the garage.

Yes running stock inner fenders.

The part numbers for the Spectrs tubes are:
These are Summit Racing part number,
SPE-97991
SPE-97490
SPE-9749

I'm actually running a stock subframe with a Speedtech Street Fighter setup, with there ATS T-56 crossmember. For the trans tunnel I raised the stock tunnel a couple inches and the front part of the tunnel I had to make a new piece to get the clearance.

As soon as I get the rear end back in the car I'm going to be ordering a Denny's 1350 series 3 inch Nitrous Ready Driveshaft complete with Transmission Slip Yoke.

Hope this helps,
Sandro

[glassman]

Yeah it does, thanx.

I'd like to change the inner fenders, but nothings really available.

thanx on the p#'s

Love the driveshaft option, "Nitrous ready", never really thought about that before but it makes serious sense (whether your going that route or not, torque is torque).....

Cheers, mike

[syborg tt]

I got lucky and picked up a set of Carbon, Fiberglass from Anvil as the only other option would be to modify your stock inner fenders.

On a side note I have my fingers crossed that Speed Tech will start making them for 2nd gens.

Yeah it does, thanx.

I'd like to change the inner fenders, but nothings really available.

Cheers, mike

[glassman]

I got lucky and picked up a set of Carbon, Fiberglass from Anvil as the only other option would be to modify your stock inner fenders.

On a side note I have my fingers crossed that Speed Tech will start making them for 2nd gens.

thats what im hopin

[spinedoc]

Wow! Subscribed

[spinedoc]

Great looking build. Very inspiring!

[aany001]

Sandro great job on all the mods to your car! It looks like a top shelf build and I love that your doing it yourself. Not sure but did you sell your orange 69 Camaro? I love that car!!!!
Steve

[Jimbo1367]

I bought everything from Hose Warehouse , http://hosewarehouse.com/
They were by far the cheapest place that I found. I must of spent a few hours cross referencing all the part numbers from vintage air. If you let me know what you need I can give you all the part numbers, or I can scan my recipet and send it to you.

Sandro

Hi Sandros,
Can I please get this list too? I want to do the exact same thing to my 70 Camaro. LS swap. [email protected] Would you please put "Sandros" in the subject line. Thank you so much !!!!!!!!

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Wheels arived last week from Matt's Classic Bowties, great service btw!
I also have my ricks stainless tank, that I'm running the PressureWorx fuel module control system. I might of over though this fuel setup but after speaking to Carl at vaporworkx it should run flawlessly.
Finished up my wiring under dash and started working on my rear interior panels for the mini tub stretch.
Basically waiting for my motor from engine shop so I can install my drivetrain, then back to bodyshop for final body work and paint.
I threw some sheetmetal on the car to get a look at the wheels. I'm happy I spent the money on the Forgeline's, the quality looks incredible!

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

I installed stainless lines for fuel and brake lines and bought everything from inline tube.
I picked up a, K Tool Professional Brake Flaring Tool Kits 70081 from Summit Racing and it made flaring the lines a snap. Also had to order a brake line straightening tool as the lines come coiled up for easy shipment.

[streetbird]

what is the front tires size?

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

what is the front tires size?

I’m running 275 35 18 upfront with all original sheetmetal. I won’t have full lock to lock steering but seems like more than enough to be practical.

[waynieZ]

Wow looking great!

[alex n]

Very nicely done so far

[Goosesdad]

Looks great!!!

[Jimbo1367]

You've haven't been around for a while. Glad to see you still at it. Your call looks awesome !!!

Any pics of the 1/4 panels(interior) you had to redo? I always wonder how one would do them. Was it hard? Do you glass them to finish or do something entirely different to mimmic the grain pattern?

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Wow looking great!

Very nicely done so far

Looks great!!!

Thanks Guys!

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

You've haven't been around for a while. Glad to see you still at it. Your call looks awesome !!!

Any pics of the 1/4 panels(interior) you had to redo? I always wonder how one would do them. Was it hard? Do you glass them to finish or do something entirely different to mimmic the grain pattern?

I wish I could say I'm further along, but as long as I'm moving forward I'm happy.

I just started the interior panels, but as soon as I have them filled and painted I'll post more pics.
I used 2 inch metal strips, screwed together with sheet metal screws to fit them in the car. After I had them fitting the way I wanted, I formed some 18 gauge sheetmetal from 3 different pieces to get the shape and then welded them together. I used some 1/8" rivets to join the metal to the plastic.
I can't really say how this is going to turn out, but looks promising so far.
Once I have them filled, I'm going to retexure them with Sem texturing paint, then I'll paint them with the interior black paint. I have a feeling these interior panels are not that easy to paint too. I'm trying some adhesion promoter between all my coats of filler and paint.
If they end up cracking, chipping I'll just get them upholstered.

[Jimbo1367]

Thanks. That clears it up some. I

[Ripped]

Since you are in Burnaby, you could try Fiber-tek, or industrial Plastics. They might have some ideas on what type of products you could use. I think a lot of it depends on the plastics

If you wanted to do the work, they have the products there to be able to make a mould of your panel then recast it in fiber glass

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Took a chance and installed my own headliner, it actually turned out near perfect. Few YouTube videos later and it was in!
Also finished one of my rear seat interior panels. I have some serious hours in these. Lol
They turned out fairly nice, pretty hard to tell they’ve been stretched.

[Jimbo1367]

Details on the inner panel procedure you used to get that finish? That looks amazing.

Thanks,
jim

[Alponcho]

...Also finished one of my rear seat interior panels. I have some serious hours in these. Lol
Tey turned out fairly nice, pretty hard to tell they’ve been stretched.

I’d say they turned out nice! I could use a set of these for my project.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Details on the inner panel procedure you used to get that finish? That looks amazing.

Thanks,
jim

Jim, these are all the products I used to do these panels. After body work and primer I sprayed the SEM texturing paint and then sanded it lightly with 400 grit to get a uniform texture. Once that was done I sprayed with the OER black paint. I also included a pic of the panels before the plastic filler!

Hope this helps!

[Goosesdad]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[frojoe]

Can't wait to see this thing in person!

[waynieZ]

Wow! I would swear those were factory made, nice job!!

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Some slow progress on my car. Most of the car is sorted out, I’ve found a new shop to paint the car. Hopefully I’ll have it all wrapped up over the winter. The last guy that was supposed to paint the car was a huge letdown to say the least. The only positve part is its taken so long that better parts have become available.

[jcal87]

This is such a beautiful build! I love it.

[syborg tt]

I just love this car and it looks so nice.

On a Side note what color are you planning on painting the car.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

This is such a beautiful build! I love it.

I just love this car and it looks so nice.

On a Side note what color are you planning on painting the car.

Thanks guys!

Its going to be 2008 Corvette machine silver with the black z28 stripes.
I loved the way SW’s camaro looked in that color.

[WSSix]

Oh, it's going to look great in silver. Here's hoping the second shop does you right.

[68LQ9]

Sweet build!
Attention to detail makes all the difference!

:cheers:

[slimjim]

"its taken so long that better parts have become available"

Aint that the truth, good luck with the new paint shop

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Oh, it's going to look great in silver. Here's hoping the second shop does you right.

Thanks Trey,
The new shop does some killer work, I just hope it’s done by spring time! I can’t take it anymore, lol.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Sweet build!
Attention to detail makes all the difference!

:cheers:

Thank you!

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

"its taken so long that better parts have become available"

Aint that the truth, good luck with the new paint shop

Thanks, I defiantly have a hard time staying on track with what I originally wanted out of this car. I love the whole process, so it’s all fun.

[214Chevy]

Looking good!!

[Jimbo1367]

I absolutely love all the pics in post 72. One of my favorite forum builds of all time.

[glassman]

So good!!! It resembles mine in many ways, and still can't get enough of it. I must say, your gonna really really enjoy driving it!!
What's the ETA on paint? And what are the interior plans? (Stockish or custom?)

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

So good!!! It resembles mine in many ways, and still can't get enough of it. I must say, your gonna really really enjoy driving it!!
What's the ETA on paint? And what are the interior plans? (Stockish or custom?)

Thanks Mike, you have a pretty awesome car!
I just found a new shop for paint and body work, they are telling me a couple months to get it in there. Interior is going to be basically stock, with some custom seat stitching to resemble factory standard interior. I really wanted this car to be as close to factory appearing, but be enjoyable to drive.

[Jimbo1367]

Jim, these are all the products I used to do these panels. After body work and primer I sprayed the SEM texturing paint and then sanded it lightly with 400 grit to get a uniform texture. Once that was done I sprayed with the OER black paint. I also included a pic of the panels before the plastic filler!

Hope this helps!
Sorry about not getting to reply until now. TYVM I reference your build thread a lot on what I want to do next. Your work inspires me immensely.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Sorry about not getting to reply until now. TYVM I reference your build thread a lot on what I want to do next. Your work inspires me immensely.

No problem! I’m no expert, hopefully some of my ideas work for you.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

I’m having my exhaust done on the car while I wait for a spot at the body shop.
I wish I had some welding skills like this guy https://instagram.com/frankensteinspeedcustom?utm_source=ig_profile_shar e&igshid=gqbyqt64gwy4

He’s doing something a little driffrent, I think it should sound pretty awesome. I’m sure my nieghbors will not be pleased lol. I,m running 3” with Borla XR-1 mufflers. Can’t wait to hear the car running.

[Goosesdad]

Beautiful!

[syborg tt]

Holy crud does that look cool and honestly I can't wait to hear it.

I also jumped on Facebook to look at his stuff and I am blown away.

You all need to go check out his exhausts. His welds are awesome.
https://www.facebook.com/Frankenstein-Speed-and-Custom-LTD-1222278637803560/

ps I hope it's okay that I went snooping and found him on facebook and then posted it in your bitchen thread.

I’m having my exhaust done on the car while I wait for a spot at the body shop.
I wish I had some welding skills like this guy https://instagram.com/frankensteinspeedcustom?utm_source=ig_profile_shar e&igshid=gqbyqt64gwy4

He’s doing something a little driffrent, I think it should sound pretty awesome. I’m sure my nieghbors will not be pleased lol. I,m running 3” with Borla XR-1 mufflers. Can’t wait to hear the car running.

[frojoe]

Tommy is a machine when it comes to perfect exhaust and other welding across all types of metal.

Can't wait to see/hear this thing in person... when do you potentially think you'll be in the body shop and when do you hope to have it roadworthy? Spring 2019 for bodywork and driving anytime 2019?

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Beautiful!
Thanks John!

Holy crud does that look cool and honestly I can't wait to hear it.

I also jumped on Facebook to look at his stuff and I am blown away.

You all need to go check out his exhausts. His welds are awesome.
https://www.facebook.com/Frankenstein-Speed-and-Custom-LTD-1222278637803560/

ps I hope it's okay that I went snooping and found him on facebook and then posted it in your bitchen thread.

No problem at all Marty, I think his work is awesome too.

Tommy is a machine when it comes to perfect exhaust and other welding across all types of metal.

Can't wait to see/hear this thing in person... when do you potentially think you'll be in the body shop and when do you hope to have it roadworthy? Spring 2019 for bodywork and driving anytime 2019?

I hoping to have this car wrapped up by late spring. It’s basically ready to start, all my plumbing and electrical is 95% done. I will most likely get it running when I get it back from Tommy. The shop that’s painting it is pretty busy so hopefully I can get it in there in the next month or so. Once it’s done it’ll be great to meet up with everyone.

[Turbotommy]

Thank you Sandro for letting me get a bit creative on your car. its a beautiful build and its gonna be sick when shes done!!!

And thanks for the comments guys, very grateful

[frojoe]

I hoping to have this car wrapped up by late spring. It’s basically ready to start, all my plumbing and electrical is 95% done. I will most likely get it running when I get it back from Tommy. The shop that’s painting it is pretty busy so hopefully I can get it in there in the next month or so. Once it’s done it’ll be great to meet up with everyone.

Awesome! I'm starting to entertain looking into potential places for a nice repaint job, for when I'm ready to commit to winter bodywork in 2-3 years time. I'll be interested to see who you go with and the resulting quality of work.. since your car is such crazy good quality so far!

Cheers,
Joe

[syborg tt]

Thank you Sandro for letting me get a bit creative on your car. its a beautiful build and its gonna be sick when shes done!!!

And thanks for the comments guys, very grateful

Welcome to the board and I look forward to following you on Instagram

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Thank you Sandro for letting me get a bit creative on your car. its a beautiful build and its gonna be sick when shes done!!!

And thanks for the comments guys, very grateful

No problem, Tommy! Your talent is definitely up
There. Thank you too.

Awesome! I'm starting to entertain looking into potential places for a nice repaint job, for when I'm ready to commit to winter bodywork in 2-3 years time. I'll be interested to see who you go with and the resulting quality of work.. since your car is such crazy good quality so far!

Cheers,
Joe

Joe, thanks for the compliments. Im definitely no expert but I do enjoy working and challenging myself with these projects. It also doesn’t help being on this fourm and seeing all these amazing projects coming together, incuding yours. Looks like I’m going to be getting Travis, from Sharp Touch Restorations, to finish my car.

[WSSix]

Welcome Tommy! The pipes look great. Why two x's though? I haven't seen that done before.

[Turbotommy]

Welcome to the board and I look forward to following you on Instagram

Thank you, ive actually been a member here for a long time i just dont go on forums much, but i remember your truck back in its early stages and its absolutely bananas!!!

[Turbotommy]

Welcome Tommy! The pipes look great. Why two x's though? I haven't seen that done before.


Ive always wanted to do it i guess and ive seen it done here and there. Back in the day ford offered a double x pipe exhaust upgrade for a 01 cobra. Its supposed to make a different sound and im tired of hearing the same ls motor sound. i figured id see what some nice borla mufflers with a dual x pipe will sound like.

[Dave Pratt]

I've heard a lot of good things about Travis and his work.After seeing your post about Tommy I gave him a call about doing the exhaust on my 69.I really liked what I saw on his web site.Have you decided on a color yet or did I miss that part?

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

I've heard a lot of good things about Travis and his work.After seeing your post about Tommy I gave him a call about doing the exhaust on my 69.I really liked what I saw on his web site.Have you decided on a color yet or did I miss that part?

Thanks David, that’s good to hear about Travis. Tommy does awesome work and he’s a great guy too.
I’m painting the car 2008 corvette machine silver with the black z28 stripes.

[syborg tt]

Thank you, i've actually been a member here for a long time i just don't go on forums much, but i remember your truck back in its early stages and its absolutely bananas!!!

Thank you and that it was. The best part is I learned a lot from that build and have since built a much more usable car.

On a side note it looks like the Syborg Truck is going to Barrett Jackson this January. I may go just to buy it back...wait that would be a bad idea

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Little more progress on exhaust! I love that someone else is taking the time to go over and above on my car.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Few more pics

[alex n]

Very nice fabrication on the exhaust

[Goosesdad]

Fantastic Sandro

[Dave Pratt]

I had a chance to talk with Tommy the other day,great guy.I'm just amazed at the quality of his work and hes just a few minutes from my house.I needed new exhaust anyways!

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Very nice fabrication on the exhaust

Fantastic Sandro

Thanks, im pretty impressed so far! Its always nice when you get more than expected!

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

I had a chance to talk with Tommy the other day,great guy.I'm just amazed at the quality of his work and hes just a few minutes from my house.I needed new exhaust anyways!

Dave, you definitely won’t be disappointed!

[Dave Pratt]

Mind me asking where you picked up your Borla mufflers?I'm hoping somewhere local seeing as I was looking that way for my exhaust as well.Your system is insane by the way...

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Mind me asking where you picked up your Borla mufflers?I'm hoping somewhere local seeing as I was looking that way for my exhaust as well.Your system is insane by the way...

Thanks Dave, I bought most of my parts for this car through Summit Racing. Seems like the border guards are getting to know me, even once and a while they ask why its taking so long.lol

These are the ones that I bought, Borla XR-1 Racing Mufflers 40943

[syborg tt]

Seems like the border guards are getting to know me, even once and a while they ask why its taking so long.lol


That's funny

[Dave Pratt]

Funny thing about that border...I'll order a bunch of parts and be over and back a few times a week then nothing for a month...I get the "where you been" speach from the guys and the "oh,car parts" from the ladies working there.Always try to pick the right booth is tough!

[Dave Pratt]

I went out to talk to Tommy about doing my exhaust and your car as well as Ryan's 69 were in there.Seeing the work you've done in person was really impressive to say the least.Mine goes in sometime towards the end of January,just ordered mufflers and supplies today...that car of yours is going to be a beast...Tommy mentioned Raj is getting work done out there soon as well.What a great shop...

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

I went out to talk to Tommy about doing my exhaust and your car as well as Ryan's 69 were in there.Seeing the work you've done in person was really impressive to say the least.Mine goes in sometime towards the end of January,just ordered mufflers and supplies today...that car of yours is going to be a beast...Tommy mentioned Raj is getting work done out there soon as well.What a great shop...

Thanks Dave,
you don’t even know how disappointed I am with the body work that’s been done on the car, or the lack of it. I’m excited about getting the car back on track with the new body shop.
Tommy is one of those guys that obviously loves what he does and it shows in his work. Your in great hands.

[Turbotommy]

Here are a few finished pics for you guys. Cant wait to hear this thing running!!!

[Jimbo1367]

That's simply .........AMAZING

[alex n]

Beautiful fab work on the exhaust

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Here are a few finished pics for you guys. Cant wait to hear this thing running!!!

Outstanding job Tommy! Thanks for putting the time in. The whole job, including the heat shield and your logo look so good. Can’t thank you enough.

Your the MAN!!!!!

[syborg tt]

Well that's just freaking beautiful. You sir are pretty darn awesome and what you do and you can take pictures that are just as nice.

Just curious what camera are you shooting with ?

[Turbotommy]

Well that's just freaking beautiful. You sir are pretty darn awesome and what you do and you can take pictures that are just as nice.

Just curious what camera are you shooting with >

My buddy Brody Goble who i built his Formula Drift car for, took them for me. He does alot of marketing ect locally here so i asked him to come by and shoot a bunch for me. He uses a Sonry A7Riii with a few different lenses. Its more editing than the camera. But with my shop and the ****ty lighting to take pictures upwards it makes it a bit challenging. The few simple pictures tho i am blown away myself on how it looks to be honest.

[waynieZ]

The car looks beautiful under there, very nice.

[Dave Pratt]

Sandro any updates? Tommy showed me a few pics of the exhaust...beyond nice

[FlameBroiled]

Howdy from Delta. I just came across your build. Very Cool. Looking forward to seeing it.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Making some true progress on the car. I had the worst luck trying to get this car painted, but its finally done! Here's some pics of the progress so far, hopefully in the next few weeks i'll get this thing running and off to interior guy. Last minute color change before paint, ended up going BMW Mineral Grey Metallic. I stumbled across a build on here from Sheck, I believe? And other one that was painted this color, that I thought look really good.

[syborg tt]

Making some true progress on the car. I had the worst luck trying to get this car painted, but its finally done! Here's some pics of the progress so far, hopefully in the next few weeks i'll get this thing running and off to interior guy. Last minute color change before paint, ended up going BMW Mineral Grey Metallic. I stumbled across a build on here from Sheck, I believe? And other one that was painted this color, that I thought look really good.

Well Dam !!!

It looks beautiful and I am so happy it's painted. I know you have to be so happy and honestly it is such a stunning car..

You should be proud of what you have accomplished.

[camcojb]

What a beautiful car!!!!!!!!

[214Chevy]

Sweet looking 2nd gen. I like the color.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

Well Dam !!!

It looks beautiful and I am so happy it's painted. I know you have to be so happy and honestly it is such a stunning car..

You should be proud of what you have accomplished.

Thanks Marty, it’s a long time coming. I can’t believe how may flakes are out there promising all sorts of stuff, just to disappoint you and run with your money! If I didn’t love working on these cars as much as I do, I would’ve packed it in a long time ago. Either way i’m on my way there and i’m almost done. I saw you basically took you whole car apart and redid a lot of it, Lol. Thats awesome, I think you love this as much as I do!


What a beautiful car!!!!!!!!

Thanks Jody, I’m pretty happy so far. I’ve seen your builds so you know anything less than close to perfect just wont do. Lol

Sweet looking 2nd gen. I like the color.

Thanks, I was going to go with a light silver with stripes, but I’m happy with what direction it went in.

[WSSix]

Fantastic! Sorry you had such trouble with the painters. The car looks amazing now though.

[Rolie1980]

What is the purpose of the double x pipe does it help the flow or does it have another function
Thanks


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[syborg tt]

[QUOTE=Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro;706464]Thanks Marty, it’s a long time coming. I can’t believe how may flakes are out there promising all sorts of stuff, just to disappoint you and run with your money! If I didn’t love working on these cars as much as I do, I would’ve packed it in a long time ago. Either way i’m on my way there and i’m almost done. I saw you basically took you whole car apart and redid a lot of it, Lol. Thats awesome, I think you love this as much as I do.[/ QUOTE]

There are plenty of those guys out there willing to take your money. I like working with Kenny as he’s honest about his billing and does a nice job.

The original goal with my car was to build it in three / four phases. Then I got sick and we did just enough to get it a nice running driving cruise night car. We fought motor issues and after 4 years and thousands of dollars I said F-It and yanked the motor. That’s kinda when the “While Your Here” moment happened. So version 2.0 began.

Then Covid so I then decided to add version 3.0 into the build since it’s not like we can actually do anything.

And that’s how I’m where I am at and yes I had to pay to have my motor completely redone. Looking back it will be Crate Engines from GM ONLY as they come with an actual warranty.


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[ScotI]

[QUOTE=Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro;706464]Thanks Marty, it’s a long time coming. I can’t believe how may flakes are out there promising all sorts of stuff, just to disappoint you and run with your money! If I didn’t love working on these cars as much as I do, I would’ve packed it in a long time ago. Either way i’m on my way there and i’m almost done. I saw you basically took you whole car apart and redid a lot of it, Lol. Thats awesome, I think you love this as much as I do.[/ QUOTE]

There are plenty of those guys out there willing to take your money. I like working with Kenny as he’s honest about his billing and does a nice job.

The original goal with my car was to build it in three / four phases. Then I got sick and we did just enough to get it a nice running driving cruise night car. We fought motor issues and after 4 years and thousands of dollars I said F-It and yanked the motor. That’s kinda when the “While Your Here” moment happened. So version 2.0 began.

Then Covid so I then decided to add version 3.0 into the build since it’s not like we can actually do anything.

And that’s how I’m where I am at and yes I had to pay to have my motor completely redone. Looking back it will be Crate Engines from GM ONLY as they come with an actual warranty.


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This statement is always on my mind when I see so many nice builds & wonder is it better to get something spec built or a factory assembly via GM. While both can 'fail' (like any mechanical item), which is more apt to have an issue? My bank account doesn't cover doing it twice but the Connect & Cruise set-ups initial price tag seems to cover that possibility of doing so just for the buy-in.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

What is the purpose of the double x pipe does it help the flow or does it have another function
Thanks


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When I had the exhaust built, I left it up to my exhaust guy. I don't think it was done to get anymore performance gains. It was more him being creative and maybe trying to get a difference exhaust note.

[Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro]

[QUOTE=Sandro's 1969 502 Camaro;706464]Thanks Marty, it’s a long time coming. I can’t believe how may flakes are out there promising all sorts of stuff, just to disappoint you and run with your money! If I didn’t love working on these cars as much as I do, I would’ve packed it in a long time ago. Either way i’m on my way there and i’m almost done. I saw you basically took you whole car apart and redid a lot of it, Lol. Thats awesome, I think you love this as much as I do.[/ QUOTE]

There are plenty of those guys out there willing to take your money. I like working with Kenny as he’s honest about his billing and does a nice job.

The original goal with my car was to build it in three / four phases. Then I got sick and we did just enough to get it a nice running driving cruise night car. We fought motor issues and after 4 years and thousands of dollars I said F-It and yanked the motor. That’s kinda when the “While Your Here” moment happened. So version 2.0 began.

Then Covid so I then decided to add version 3.0 into the build since it’s not like we can actually do anything.

And that’s how I’m where I am at and yes I had to pay to have my motor completely redone. Looking back it will be Crate Engines from GM ONLY as they come with an actual warranty.


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Thats funny, I had to redo a bunch of stuff on my motor too. I originally bought my motor from Frank Serafine. He did a cam swap for me. Before putting the motor in the car I had it broken in on the dyno at an engine shop I deal with. I was mostly worried about how long it sat in my garage. As soon as it started up something went wrong, it was a while ago but I think a pushrod bent and something about oil pressure was way to high. Either way it was a brand new motor and it went from a simple break-in to a bunch of new parts. Lol

Either way, your car is looking awesome, and I’m sure when your done it’ll be that much better too. I think as long as we’re enjoying ourselves its worth it. If we can afford to do it and not go into debt, all good! The whole sourcing of parts and engineering of these cars is so rewarding. I’m hooked 😁

[FlameBroiled]

Looking Forward to seeing this car around town!!! Nice work!!

[ZMAN1969]

great build glad your getting near the end - we will need a sound clip if the exhaust- a work of art!

[jarhead]

Very nice!

[Goosesdad]

Awesome

[alex n]

Nicely done,very cool

[syborg tt]

[QUOTE=syborg The whole sourcing of parts and engineering of these cars is so rewarding. I’m hooked [emoji16]

I think the build is my favorite part.


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[syborg tt]

[QUOTE=syborg tt;706487]

This statement is always on my mind when I see so many nice builds & wonder is it better to get something spec built or a factory assembly via GM. While both can 'fail' (like any mechanical item), which is more apt to have an issue? My bank account doesn't cover doing it twice but the Connect & Cruise set-ups initial price tag seems to cover that possibility of doing so just for the buy-in.

I am also learning that less is more and when it comes to old cars. I keep going back to the Singer Porsche model and that is to make it super clean and keep it as basic as possible. The Less is More keeps coming back time and time again for me. I have the 2010 Camaro with the SLP 575 package and I could spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on my 70 camaro and never get it close to being able to do what the 2010 car can do and do with ton's of safety features.

[Dave Pratt]

Sandro good to see your car is back home. I had Tommy build an exhaust system for my 69 and it turned out great,sounds great.Crummy to hear about your engine problems.Where did you dyno and break it in at? It looks killer by the way...