History
Was looking for a good 69 Camaro for a year or so, found what was thought to be the ideal package, purchased the vehicle from interstate via phone calls and photographs, looked ok however once it arrived close examination revealed lots of rust, poorly aligned panels, damaged control arms and the more I looked the more defects were found, so instead of a patch up I stripped ever nut and bolt off the myself then bought a rotisserie and commenced a ground up re-build. Doing most of the work yourself takes a long time as many would know, however learning a lot and have a great time.
The Camaro was a three year build and finished late in 2017 enter its first car show Motorvation 32 (not that the car was built as a show car - it is built for driving on the road). Finished in the Top Ten, Best Undercarriage and Runner up best Coupe. Voted Top Ten at MAX Pinjarra, and Best Undercarriage and 2nd Best Street Machine at 2018 Hot Rod & Street Machine Spectacular.
Modifications
Engine
I beam conrods, high compression dome pistons, plasma moly rings, Bodix polished aluminium heads, Ultra Gold roller rockers, high rise manifold, twin 500 quad carburettors, Bugcatcher scoop, March serpentine belt system, as many parts as possible exchanged for aluminium (polished or chromed before fitting), electric water pump, braided hoses throughout, MSD ignition, custom extractors and 3'' twin exhaust.
Drivetrain and Steering
Turbo 400, B&M shifter, 4'' tail shaft with loop, 9'' diff with Tru-rac, Wilwood with booster, 4 wheels disc brakes with braided brake lines, rack and pinion steering, Ididit steering column and Billet steering wheel.
Chassis and Body
Full blasting then welded all unnecessary holes in the chassis and radiator support panel, welded up badge holes and body seams in both the chassis and body for a smooth cleaner look (including no rear spolier), new quarter panels, new beaver panel, new boot and main floor, built flat firewall, full paint including under floor, new glass all round, new bumpers and door handles, new chrome window trims, rubbers and felt.
Wheels
Centreline Convo Pro 15x10 rear, 15x6 front with polished centres and custom hub emblems.
Interior
Carbon fibre dash and AutoMeter gauges. Interior is incomplete - seating is twin buckets front and rear (out of GTO Monaro) finished in black leather, concealed switches, audio and lighting.
