# 69 Camaro resto - It's ALIVE! - no 56k **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [June 19, 2006, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530 "2006-06-19T20:51:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 29
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/561 "2008-03-31T21:10:41Z")
niiice. ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2008, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/562 "2008-04-01T05:30:01Z")
By productive night you mean you old farts were done by 5? ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2008, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/563 "2008-04-01T06:58:11Z")
Look better on the car than they do on the floor šŸ˜ƒ Iā€™m still looking at power brakes, let me know if you know of any floating about at SSBC. ---
**Author:** ![nelstoys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/48db29/32.png) [@nelstoys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nelstoys)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2008, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/564 "2008-04-01T10:17:59Z")
This camaro will take as long as the 2010 camaro to be on the road! Come on joe! i wana race for pinks. ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2008, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/565 "2008-04-01T10:57:00Z")
> [@nitroinsane](#): > > By productive night you mean you old farts were done by 5? Didnā€™t anyone ever tell you to repect your elders??:rolljerk: LOL thank god for Hortons coffee before i got there so i could stay up past 9:00pm ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2008, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/566 "2008-04-01T12:50:03Z")
> [@nitroinsane](#): > > By productive night you mean you old farts were done by 5? How old do you think we are? My car is older than me. Late night sessions in the garage are always fun. Nelnova - Donā€™t you have an owners manual to unstick the pages on? :pimp: ---
**Author:** ![SilverGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2008, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/567 "2008-04-01T14:56:17Z")
very nice!!! ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/568 "2008-04-06T21:10:36Z")
Update 4/6/08 šŸ™‚ Rear Disc Brakes Installation of the SSBC Rear Force 10 Single-Piston Aluminum Caliper Disc Brake Kit Remove the rear 12 bolt cover and drain fluids to get to shafts ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3569.jpg](http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3569.jpg) Reove baking plate, drum brakes, and axle shaft: ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3595.JPG](http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3595.JPG) Install SSBC Mounting Plate 1: ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3597.JPG](http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3597.JPG) Install SSBC Caliper Mounting Plate 2: ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3602.JPG](http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3602.JPG) Install 11.25" SSBC rear rotor: ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3607.JPG](http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3607.JPG) Install SSBC Force 10 single piston caliper, in sexy blue ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3609.JPG](http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3609.JPG) Repeat for passenger side: ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3615.JPG](http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3615.JPG) Close up of the powder coated SSBC caliper šŸ™‚ ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3616.JPG](http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3616.JPG) And then you got to see what it looks like behind some shiny wheels ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3618.JPG](http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3618.JPG) ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3620.jpg](http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3620.jpg) Got to finish the rear brake lines and then next the master cylinder and booster. Thanks to Pauly again for the help :tup: ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/569 "2008-04-06T21:12:17Z")
coming along nice! ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/570 "2008-04-07T06:12:09Z")
:tspry: ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/571 "2008-04-07T20:29:50Z")
Remember those old Moroso chrome valve covers (garbage)ā€¦ Goneā€¦ Replaced with some machined race valve covers ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3624.JPG](http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3624.JPG) ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3623.JPG](http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3623.JPG) And this is what Blue looks like currently ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3626.JPG](http://www.rodandpiston.com/db/upload/files/IMG_3626.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/572 "2008-04-07T20:56:02Z")
how much power are you going for? ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/573 "2008-04-07T20:58:57Z")
> [@Just Karter](#): > > how much power are you going for? Builder states that I should have around 550hp at the crank. Itā€™s more than anything a street cruiser that will get some track passes in. Here is a video from the first start up / break in last summer [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/5/85e4cc0b0d3ddea4bef942d4c0c287cef2cc74a6.jpeg "69 Camaro First start and tune - Big Block Chevy") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkyaH1i-sMI) ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/574 "2008-04-07T21:06:27Z")
damn, should be able to hit 10 seconds all day with that. Tho I dont think you can break 11.49 without a cage. Atleast per the rule book hahaha. Niice ---
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/575 "2008-04-07T21:09:28Z")
> [@Just Karter](#): > > damn, should be able to hit 10 seconds all day with that. > Tho I dont think you can break 11.49 without a cage. > Atleast per the rule book hahaha. > Niice incorrect. you canā€¦but only onceā€¦because then they tell you to go home, :lol: :tup: though, very niceā€¦and thatā€™s way more braking power than that car was ever meant to have lol ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/576 "2008-04-07T21:13:28Z")
man i love this project, those new brakes really make a nice impact. Awesome work man keep it up! ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/577 "2008-04-07T21:30:12Z")
> [@90NA300ZX](#): > > incorrect. > you canā€¦but only onceā€¦because then they tell you to go home, :lol: > > :tup: though, very niceā€¦and thatā€™s way more braking power than that car was ever meant to have lol I can always play dumb šŸ™‚ I figure a good amount of braking power, and a mix of some hotness. Makes for a good combination. ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/578 "2008-04-07T21:40:13Z")
I was looking at this thread at work the other day.The creepy tire tech runs up behind me.Mind you he is a know it all who does not know dick. He see your rim pics he goes.ā€œthose brakes are to heavy and those tires are to low of a profile.That car will never be fastā€. I gave him a big picard ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/579 "2008-04-23T07:30:24Z")
No pictures for this update, but some more progress. Weā€™re about finished installing the SSBC setup. I have a new radiator from Wizard Cooling ([www.wizardcooling.com](http://www.wizardcooling.com)) coming later this week. Once I get that Iā€™ll install it and be ready to fire up the engine again. Then a few electrical issues, alignment and inspection. Cruiseā€¦ I can taste it šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/580 "2008-04-23T07:35:03Z")
wow, coming along nice!!! i cant wait to see this out and about, great job!!! [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530.md?page=28) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530.md?page=30)