700 HP 1969 Camaro 540 BBC “Do-Under” Gets All New Underpinnings At V8 Speed & Resto

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The owner wanted upgraded instrumentation in the car, so we approached the dashboard next. First, the top of the dash required some refinishing, so it was stripped, bodyworked, and then went into the paint booth for a re-spray.





New satin black is ready to go!

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Next, a Detroit Speed steel dash face insert was used to house a full set of Autometer Carbon Fiber Gauges. We’ll install Volts, Fuel, Speed, Air / Fuel, RPM, Oil Pressure, Temp, and Vintage Air A/C controls in this panel.



Design sketched out



Measure 3 times!



Holes cut, A/C control going in for test fit



All holes cut, bodywork done and sprayed in satin charcoal to compliment the trim colors on the car.



Note 3 LED light holes above center gauge for turn signals and high beams.



All gauges installed and wired, with a weatherpack connector for easier installation.

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Tyler says “Ta Daa!”







All new Dynamat sound deadener installed throughout the cabin.





New dash panel installed with headlight and Detroit Speed / washer switches mounted below.

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The dash pad changed colors to black, and the rest of the interior was reinstalled.





Trunk carpet reinstalled



There was a thought to go with a carbon fiber Anvil rear wing, but the owner decided against it and went back to silver.



It looked cool, but it’s all a matter of personal preference.



Finally the wheel tubs were detailed with epoxy, and Imron.

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We set the ride height and had the car aligned, put a new base calibration in the Holley ECM, and took it out for a spin! Looks sweet!

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Tow loop added

[Zoomin]

Awesome build guys!

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The V8TV video highlighting this build...

[gofastwclass]

This car is probably one of my favourite builds because you spent so much time working around an already built car and making it look like you were never there. Excellent job.

I also like the videos. They give a bit of a different angle to the story.

[waynieZ]

I watched video this afternoon sweet looking car , nice job.