ADDICTED TO--> Late 60's Big Blocks!! *I need help*
03-26-2005, 11:41 PM
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Racer
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ADDICTED TO--> Late 60's Big Blocks!! *I need help*
O.K., I ran into this beaut over the course of this weekend. 14 miles since a frame off. The car does have a front lower spoiler, it is just not on in these pics.
I won't love it as much as my C3, but I've always wanted a 69 Camaro!! I'll be picking her up next week after a few small fixes.
Here's what the car was taken down to:
Those 3.73's and the 4 speed is not going to work. I'm thinking Keisler for this one.
Bryan
I won't love it as much as my C3, but I've always wanted a 69 Camaro!! I'll be picking her up next week after a few small fixes.
Here's what the car was taken down to:
Those 3.73's and the 4 speed is not going to work. I'm thinking Keisler for this one.
Bryan
Last edited by 300ZXTwinTurbo; 03-28-2005 at 08:33 AM.
03-27-2005, 07:40 AM
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Le Mans Master
Well after owning a few 69 camaros,one 69 vert 350 and one 69 rs/ss pacecar covertible,im a big fan of 1st generations.Nice choice you made.Ive been looking for another one for a project.
03-27-2005, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Z-man
Very nice! 
This is how Leno got started...
This is how Leno got started...
I'm in NO danger of turning into a Leno; that would take me winning the lottery! Not enough zeros in my W-2.
B.
03-27-2005, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Les
Simply beautiful! You have great taste in cars, no doubt about it. I'm not familiar enough w/ late gen bigblocks- is that a 454 or 502?
Les,
Thanks for the kind words.
It's a GM crate 502 and my plans are to leave it well enough alone; plenty of power for a cruiser.
B.
03-27-2005, 12:41 PM
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Good thing you live in Texas, my wife is drooling over your Camaro. Don't think I'd like to find out what would happen if she saw it in person! 
I'd have to drag her away kicking and screaming!!
very
Don't think I'd like to find out what would happen if she saw it in person! I'd have to drag her away kicking and screaming!! very
03-27-2005, 12:56 PM
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A few small fixes, eh?
"Goes to add antifreeze"
"Realizes overflow tank is cracked. Removes that"
"decides while he is at it to flush the whole cooling system"
"hell, while the radiator is empty might as well remove it and switch it out for a dual electric fan powered radiator"
"While thats off might as well change the bearings in my water pump"
"Since the water pump is off I should get the crank out and drop a new one in"
You know how these things work. SMALL fixes really means another frame off resto
"Goes to add antifreeze"
"Realizes overflow tank is cracked. Removes that"
"decides while he is at it to flush the whole cooling system"
"hell, while the radiator is empty might as well remove it and switch it out for a dual electric fan powered radiator"
"While thats off might as well change the bearings in my water pump"
"Since the water pump is off I should get the crank out and drop a new one in"
You know how these things work. SMALL fixes really means another frame off resto
03-27-2005, 01:02 PM
#13
Burning Brakes
Hey B.
You're starting to block the Edwards Auquifer Recharge Zone with the concrete it takes for your garage to store these beauties. Would you be interested in a trade for a Harley or Jeep for the Camaro??? Just checking.
Seriously, that is a beautiful car...can't wait to see more.
You're starting to block the Edwards Auquifer Recharge Zone with the concrete it takes for your garage to store these beauties. Would you be interested in a trade for a Harley or Jeep for the Camaro??? Just checking.
Seriously, that is a beautiful car...can't wait to see more.
03-27-2005, 01:17 PM
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Melting Slicks
Very nice but please do make sure you have frame connectors or you will RIP the body just ask how I know this lol. Had a 68 RS SS Big Block with a 427 4 sp 4.11 gear. And just wait till you row it through the gears and it makes the big O lol 
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03-27-2005, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonracer
Good thing you live in Texas, my wife is drooling over your Camaro. Don't think I'd like to find out what would happen if she saw it in person! I'd have to drag her away kicking and screaming!!
very
Don't think I'd like to find out what would happen if she saw it in person! I'd have to drag her away kicking and screaming!! very
OneBrokenSmile07 - I know exactly what you mean. I've done that a few times; including with my 68 vette. No matter how many times I tell myself I am not going off the deep end....it just keeps getting closer, and closer, and closer....
Pef427 - Funny thing about that garage. We are looking to build a new home in the next couple of years. I have approval for a 6 car monster. Currently, we have a two car garage and just barely manage to get things in there.
PRNDL - Time to start a donation pool?
Seriously guys, thanks for all of the kind compliments.
B.
03-27-2005, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SHAKERATTLEROLL
Very nice but please do make sure you have frame connectors or you will RIP the body just ask how I know this lol. Had a 68 RS SS Big Block with a 427 4 sp 4.11 gear. And just wait till you row it through the gears and it makes the big O lol .
.B.
03-28-2005, 08:36 AM
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Racer
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Originally Posted by Pauld
Now that is a great car, I'm jealous. I bet you can't wait to pick it up 
Paul,
I have actually had a hard time sleeping because of the anticipation. Talk about feeling like a kid again.....priceless.
Bryan
03-30-2005, 08:58 AM
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Former Vendor
An Awesone Gen I Camaro's gotta have Keisler 5 speed :-)
That is a GOOD looking Camaro!
You said you are considering a Keisler 5 speed for you car. We have a complete kit with crossmember bracket, driveshaft, mount, nuts, bolts, etc... on sale for $2,795. Your shifter will come up in the stock location.
We are now shipping TKO500 kits in 2-4 weeks from time of order.
Good luck with your car and please let me know if I can be of assistance.
You said you are considering a Keisler 5 speed for you car. We have a complete kit with crossmember bracket, driveshaft, mount, nuts, bolts, etc... on sale for $2,795. Your shifter will come up in the stock location.
We are now shipping TKO500 kits in 2-4 weeks from time of order.
Good luck with your car and please let me know if I can be of assistance.
03-30-2005, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Robert Hall - Keisler Sales
That is a GOOD looking Camaro!
You said you are considering a Keisler 5 speed for you car. We have a complete kit with crossmember bracket, driveshaft, mount, nuts, bolts, etc... on sale for $2,795. Your shifter will come up in the stock location.
We are now shipping TKO500 kits in 2-4 weeks from time of order.
Good luck with your car and please let me know if I can be of assistance.
You said you are considering a Keisler 5 speed for you car. We have a complete kit with crossmember bracket, driveshaft, mount, nuts, bolts, etc... on sale for $2,795. Your shifter will come up in the stock location.
We are now shipping TKO500 kits in 2-4 weeks from time of order.
Good luck with your car and please let me know if I can be of assistance.
Robert,
I actually ordered the TKO - 600 yesterday from Keisler; I believe Gray was my salesman.
From one salesman to another though, I commend you for taking advantage of a sales situation.
I believe the ship time on the TKO - 600 was a bit further out than 2 - 4 weeks. I'll be waiting.
B.
