69' Camaro

[nvrenuf]

 

[1-ton]

Back when I was just a kid in high school muscle cars where just starting to become used cars being sold off by the original owners. My high school parking lot was like a muscle car show every day. One of my friends owned one of these a 1970 SS 396 Camaro. Back in those days you could buy a used muscle car for about anywhere from $700 to $1000.

 

[Bent77]

hurting bad ain’t ya Johnny?

 

[nvrenuf]

hurting bad ain’t ya Johnny?

Hello, my name is Johnny and I have a problem....

This actually popped up in the random pics today, they're taunting me.

 

[Shawn]

Unfortunately I haven't had much time to work on the 69 Camaro. Between the K5, M1008, my daily, wifes car, along with house, keeps taking all my time!

 

[Greg72]

Only thing holding me back is time and money.

I just need those two small items to finish my build as well. What a coincidence.... must just be the two of us?





-G

 

[tenderfoot]

I think it would look so good without that spoiler on the back. I mean don't get me wrong, it's bad aced with it but I just visualize it without it.

 

[Shawn]

I'm just the opposite. Having no spoiler reminds me of the plain Jane 6 cylinder models like this. GROSS!

 

[Bent77]

My dads 69 doesn’t have the spoiler. It looks naked

 

[tenderfoot]

No, it's better.

But something's not right in that pic. The bumper? The white top?

 

[Bent77]

No, it's better.

But something's not right in that pic. The bumper? The white top?

You haven’t seen many Camaros? Pretty common to have the white top

And a bumper

 

[tenderfoot]

You haven’t seen many Camaros? Pretty common to have the white top

And a bumper

Used to see em everywhere in the early '80s. Don't see em at all anymore. Ever.

 

[tenderfoot]

It's the spokes isn't it?

 

[Shawn]

Also the factory rear spoiler was specifically designed by GM for use in Trans-Am racing and does provide a significant amount of downforce over 70 MPH so it is functional.

 

[Shawn]

Could be the white walls and the ugly spokes. Mine has same bumper with guards

 

[78SWB]

Love it! I’ve wanted a ‘69 for so long. Definitely going to follow along.

 

[Dusty7]

Shawn submitted a new Build:

69' Camaro



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Hi Shawn, I am very interested in the ESR wheels you have on your Camaro. I am also looking to get some for mine. What offset are you running. Are you having any issues with the 8.5 up front?

 

[Shawn]

Hi Shawn, I am very interested in the ESR wheels you have on your Camaro. I am also looking to get some for mine. What offset are you running. Are you having any issues with the 8.5 up front?

Should be

Font:
17x8.5 +30

Rear:
17x9.5 +20

ESR Bolt pattern is 5x120 which does fit close enough. Never had issues.

 

[82355]

Never saw this before. Still have it?

Martin

 

[Shawn]

Never saw this before. Still have it?

Martin

Unfortunately, I sold it last year. I was at a point where I wanted to replace the engine, trans, axle, mini-tub it, go EFI, maybe 1 or 2 snails, etc. The more I thought about tearing out the matching engine and trans, axle, the less appealing it got. I decided to sell it, and instead, find one that was already well modified and just pay more for one. Still looking but I'm hoping to find one soon. These 4 K5 Blazer have me running around in circles to get them ready to sell, its not even funny.