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ccracin · #1 01-05-2009, 09:39 PM

I'm getting a bit bored waiting for the truck project to get back on track. I don't know how I waited this long, but I am also part of the F-Body family. Albeit, mine is stock. I go back and forth as to what to do with it. My Dad and I restored it 20 years ago and it is in need of attention again. I would love to PT it, but here is the problem. It is 22,000 mile original that we spruced up. It however is not numbers matching as the previous owner sold the original Big-Block. It is an SS-396 4-Speed. The previous owner was a GM employee and wanted to build a Z/28 so he took it off the road in 1972. It didn't go back on the road until 1988 and I have only put 3K miles on it since. The only thing I don't have is the engine. I even still have the carb and alternator. The car as you see it has no replacement sheet metal on it or any rust. The interior other than the carpet is original with no wear or tears. I don't have pictures of the interior on this computer. So, anyway I am tired of stock. But, do I dare cut this car? It definitely needs painted as we did it in Lacquer the first time 20 years ago and it is showing it's age. Anyway I am happy to hear all comments. I just wanted to officially join the Camaro Club. Enjoy.

Goodguys Columbus 2008

Tom.A · #2 01-05-2009, 10:25 PM

Chad, I know my response will be in the minority here but I would not cut it up. If it were me I would update the brakes and ad killer set of wheels and enjoy it for what it is. It looks like a nice and clean car.

Roger M · #3 01-05-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tom_a

Chad, I know my response will be in the minority here but I would not cut it up. If it were me I would update the brakes and ad killer set of wheels and enjoy it for what it is. It looks like a nice and clean car.

Co-signed.

Whatever you do should be bolt-on. If you decide to restore the car some day to its original state, you wont regret it. A big block 69 camaro is worth something, even without the 'born with' engine.
Very nice car,BTW.

**tones2SS** · #4 01-06-2009, 04:49 AM

I agree with these guys Chad.
As much as I LOVE the PT cars and set-up, that car looks really nice and with super low miles. If you do anything to it, keep the original parts. But a nice set of brakes and torque thrusts would be killer!!!

Good luck with what you decide!

jy211 · #5 01-06-2009, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tom_a

Chad, I know my response will be in the minority here but I would not cut it up. If it were me I would update the brakes and ad killer set of wheels and enjoy it for what it is. It looks like a nice and clean car.

Ding ding ding...winner! I'd do as he said as well! But new modern paint!

**XcYZ** · #6 01-06-2009, 06:53 AM

That's an awesome car.

I wouldn't want to cut that car up.

Rick Dorion · #7 01-06-2009, 07:41 AM

They're only original once.

My plan on my 68 is to do bolt-ons and preserve the original body. Patch and paint sometime!

ccracin · #8 01-06-2009, 07:57 AM

Thanks guys. That has been my opinion all along, but seeing what is built on this site makes it tough. That is why we are giving my Dad's truck the treatment. I guess I can get the best of both worlds. As long as I can re-motivate Dad. Any suggestions on how to do that? LOL

3kidsnotime · #9 01-06-2009, 08:02 AM

Very nice car! Life is too short I would drive the wheels off!! forget the miles just keep it clean!

**tones2SS** · #10 01-06-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ccracin

Thanks guys. That has been my opinion all along, but seeing what is built on this site makes it tough. That is why we are giving my Dad's truck the treatment. I guess I can get the best of both worlds. As long as I can re-motivate Dad. Any suggestions on how to do that? LOL

GOOD CHOICE with not cutting it up.
do a google search of 69 camaros all nice and shiny and have your dad check them out with you!!!
Maybe that will get him excited about the car again??
GOOD LUCK!!