# 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:** 4
**Author:** ![Xrunner](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xrunner/32/7390_2.png) [@Xrunner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xrunner)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/61 "2006-07-12T02:10:49Z")
This project car is def exciting me… I want to fix up a 69 camaro so bad. I have been looking for a half decent car/shell… for about 2 weeks. So if you know of anyone from any forms that has a decent project car… please let me know. Preferably a 69 SS. ---
**Author:** ![95Z28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/85e7bf/32.png) [@95Z28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95Z28)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/62 "2006-07-12T02:34:51Z")
> [@camarojoe](#): > > I met my motor today 🙂 pics of said motor? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![87FOXGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/ecd19e/32.png) [@87FOXGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87FOXGT)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 3:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/63 "2006-07-12T03:06:32Z")
Sweet. Def keep us updated with progress. Looks like its gonna be a sweet ride when its all set :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Fetter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c2a13f/32.png) [@Fetter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fetter)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/64 "2006-07-12T04:15:22Z")
:tup: Nice car ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/65 "2006-07-12T04:32:57Z")
> [@95Z28](#): > > pics of said motor? 😃 snky snky. I’ll see what I can show you. 🙂 ---
**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:** [July 12, 2006, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/66 "2006-07-12T05:26:02Z")
> [@Xrunner](#): > > This project car is def exciting me… I want to fix up a 69 camaro so bad. I have been looking for a half decent car/shell… for about 2 weeks. So if you know of anyone from any forms that has a decent project car… please let me know. Preferably a 69 SS. bring ca$h. 🙂 I would look for a rust-free 6-cyl, but I don’t think I would go the factory restoration route. ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/67 "2006-07-12T06:40:01Z")
69 Camaros are out there, but can get a good $$$. My car was an original 6 cylinder, so originality isn’t an option. A decent project 69 Camaro will run you around $4000 - $6000 that will need restoration. But consider the final value after it is done. It would be hard to lose money on this car. Maybe I’ll sell mine after it is done. 🙂 Then I’ll buy another one. ---
**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:** [July 12, 2006, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/68 "2006-07-12T07:07:24Z")
exactly why i’m going classic next time. I enjoy spending too much time making shit perfect, might as well have it be worth something. :roll: ---
**Author:** ![Blown\_Stroked](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blown_stroked/32/7324_2.png) [@Blown\_Stroked](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blown_Stroked)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/69 "2006-07-12T07:39:40Z")
Cant wait till you get finished with her :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/70 "2006-07-12T10:34:58Z")
> [@camarojoe](#): > > … If any of you know Lenny Plewniak, he’s building the motor again for me. He changed my mind a few times… Lenny is a great guy, he built my 468, and It is still sitting in his shop… I should go pick that up. Big Block Chevy FTW, going in the 88 Camaro. ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/71 "2006-07-12T10:36:13Z")
I should have some more pics later tonight. I’m waiting on a steering assembly from a 3rd gen Camaro to swap into my Camaro. It’s supposed to swap right in and work like a dream. Gotta have power steering to control the power. Loss of hp means nothing in the little that it will take. Plus I’m switching over to a serpentine pulley system instead of a v-belt. Cleaner looking. Now that my car show is behind me, I have time to dedicate to my house and my Camaro 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/72 "2006-07-12T10:38:01Z")
> [@01AudiS4](#): > > Lenny is a great guy, he built my 468, and It is still sitting in his shop… I should go pick that up. Big Block Chevy FTW, going in the 88 Camaro. How can you have a 468 just sitting there? It would be killing me 🙂 Lenny has been working hardcore on his truck. He wants to have it out soon. Not as done up as he plans, but at least it will be out. Remember, he’s not in the Falls anymore. He’s in Tonawanda now. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/73 "2006-07-12T10:43:31Z")
> [@camarojoe](#): > > … He’s in Tonawanda now. :tup: Yeah I know, he is like 2 min from my house now, lucky me. And I still have a lot of work to do to the Camaro before I can drop the Big Block in there, and don’t have the room for it at my house. Wish I did, I would have it done by now. ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2006, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/74 "2006-07-12T11:11:29Z")
> [@01AudiS4](#): > > Yeah I know, he is like 2 min from my house now, lucky me. And I still have a lot of work to do to the Camaro before I can drop the Big Block in there, and don’t have the room for it at my house. Wish I did, I would have it done by now. If you don’t need it for a while, I’ll borrow it 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/75 "2006-07-13T20:23:11Z")
The Camaro went under the knife tonight. The rear quarter had an unfortunate meeting with a wheel a long time ago and instead of fixing several areas, we decided to get a new rear quarter. I also picked up the outer rear wheel well. I was there at 9pm with the light of the flash on my camera to see this. ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_54.jpg](http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_54.jpg) ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_61.jpg](http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_61.jpg) The new rear quarter ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_67.jpg](http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_67.jpg) More pics on this page: [http://www.rodandpiston.com/pictures.asp?id=other\_events/camarojoe&pic\_count=49](http://www.rodandpiston.com/pictures.asp?id=other_events/camarojoe&pic_count=49) ---
**Author:** ![JEG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeg/32/7246_2.png) [@JEG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JEG)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/76 "2006-07-13T21:07:29Z")
Nice :tup: ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2006, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/77 "2006-07-17T21:16:38Z")
Update on the resto - 7/17/06 Replacement rear quarter and inner wheel well are on and getting fitted. 🙂 Start with page 3: [http://www.rodandpiston.com/pictures.asp?id=other\_events/camarojoe&pic\_count=49](http://www.rodandpiston.com/pictures.asp?id=other_events/camarojoe&pic_count=49) ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_69.jpg](http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_69.jpg) ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_89.jpg](http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_89.jpg) ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_94.jpg](http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_94.jpg) And firewall is getting smoothed at the seams: ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_71.jpg](http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_71.jpg) ![http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_80.jpg](http://www.rodandpiston.com/other_events/camarojoe/web/randp_80.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![MikeRi24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MikeRi24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeRi24)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2006, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/78 "2006-07-17T21:27:32Z")
if that quarter pannel is the only thing that needs relacing, that car is in amazing shape. was it in buffalo all of its life or did you import it from another state? ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2006, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/79 "2006-07-17T21:42:08Z")
> [@MikeRi24](#): > > if that quarter pannel is the only thing that needs relacing, that car is in amazing shape. was it in buffalo all of its life or did you import it from another state? It’s got its spots. The lower areas of the car needs some attention, but it’s not that bad. The bodyman was commenting today that after the quarterpanel, it’s all downhill. The car was bought in Buffalo and spent it’s entire life here. We did some repair work to it when we got it 12 years ago also. But you can buy any piece of sheet metal for a Camaro anyways. ---
**Author:** ![ly555is](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3bc359/32.png) [@ly555is](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ly555is)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2006, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530/80 "2006-07-17T21:46:53Z")
wow even car craft can’t get bodywork done this quick most of the time :tup: [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/69-camaro-resto-its-alive-no-56k/13530.md?page=5)