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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: tmodel66 on April 11, 2012, 03:10:23 AM

Title: 1 Year 9 Months and 4 Days
Post by: tmodel66 on April 11, 2012, 03:10:23 AM
It's been a long journey but I finally got to drive it home today.  You guys have made such a big difference had I had to tackle this project alone. My greatest thanks to all for the help that has been provided and the patients for putting up with me.  It went from this to this.
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Post by: tmodel66 on April 11, 2012, 03:12:22 AM
Just a couple more
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Post by: mickeystoys69RSSS on April 11, 2012, 03:25:06 AM
Looks great. Love that color.
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Post by: 69pace on April 11, 2012, 09:47:16 AM
Nice job
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Post by: mopar346 on April 11, 2012, 11:21:23 AM
Sweet.
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Post by: Dusk_Blue_Z on April 11, 2012, 11:58:14 AM
Wow, nice car. That color combo is sweet.

What'd you do with the old wheels? Those are neat.
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Post by: z10kl on April 11, 2012, 12:17:55 PM
Easy to buy one done but nothing like the satifaction of bring one back.
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Post by: IZRSSS on April 11, 2012, 12:23:36 PM
Our First Gens mean a lot to each one of us. I think this one has extra special meaning. Your before and after shots say it all. Hats off to you amigo!
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Post by: Gramps69Z on April 11, 2012, 01:05:23 PM
Wonderful, what a great job.
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Post by: CNorton on April 11, 2012, 01:22:36 PM
Wow, nice car. That color combo is sweet.

What'd you do with the old wheels? Those are neat.

Those appear to be the old Motorwheel aftermarket wheels from the late 60s/early 70s. They were a big hit in their day.  Haven't seen a full set of those for a long time.
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Post by: 77thor on April 11, 2012, 03:01:26 PM
Congrats! Looks great.
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Post by: tmodel66 on April 11, 2012, 03:13:08 PM
Wow, nice car. That color combo is sweet.

What'd you do with the old wheels? Those are neat.

Thanks for the Kind words guys.   The old wheels are in fact Motorwheel Spider Wheels. You could get them at most speed shops back in the day and they were put on some Yenko cars according to a couple of threads I read on the Yenko web site.  They are in my shop now.
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Post by: camaronut on April 13, 2012, 12:11:04 AM
Schweet.......are those door panels GM or repro?
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Post by: tmodel66 on April 13, 2012, 12:24:58 AM
Schweet.......are those door panels GM or repro?
They are reproduction and my interior guy said they are the best he has ever put in a Camaro. He's been doing restoration work for 35 years and still tells everybody how great they looked and fit.
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Post by: restore-z28 on April 13, 2012, 12:44:41 AM
Very nice looking car.
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Post by: IZRSSS on April 13, 2012, 12:53:39 AM
Daniel - I like your molded hood insulation. I hear you have to be very careful with them because they brake pretty easy. And do you know if that type was offered from the factory?
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Post by: tmodel66 on April 13, 2012, 01:13:22 AM
From my understanding this is production (assembly line) correct for the insulation. Yes it is fragile until it's installed but after it's buttoned up it has enough keepers in it to stiffen it.
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Post by: TooManyReels on April 13, 2012, 01:35:24 AM
Very, very nice Great Job..I know someone who is a proud Papa !!!!

Eddie
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Post by: 1968RSZ28 on April 13, 2012, 02:29:36 AM
Beautiful job, Daniel!  Now, take it out and drive her...   :)

Paul
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Post by: 69glacierblue on April 13, 2012, 03:10:50 AM
Beautiful job Daniel.  Enjoy your 'new' ride and all the offers you'll get for it!  Nothing like a reborn 1st Gen!
Title: Re: 1 Year 9 Months and 4 Days
Post by: tmodel66 on April 13, 2012, 02:17:41 PM
Beautiful job, Daniel!  Now, take it out and drive her...   :)

Paul

Thanks for the compliments guys. Paul I put about a hundred miles on it in the first 2 days and planing on a short trip to a show this weekend.  ;D But of course you have to know where I live but if I go to any show it's a short trip.  :D
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Post by: sdkar on April 13, 2012, 02:35:41 PM
I was never a big fan of the green, but  I have to say, this car convinces me that it can be a nice color if done right.  The white hockey stick makes it.

Tmodel66, I sent you a PM.  I would like to post your photo for May on the home page to represent 69 Camaros for the month.  Let me know if you would like that.

Steve
sdkar@bellsouth.net
Title: Re: 1 Year 9 Months and 4 Days
Post by: tmodel66 on April 14, 2012, 03:54:59 PM
I was never a big fan of the green, but  I have to say, this car convinces me that it can be a nice color if done right.  The white hockey stick makes it.

Tmodel66, I sent you a PM.  I would like to post your photo for May on the home page to represent 69 Camaros for the month.  Let me know if you would like that.

Steve
sdkar@bellsouth.net

Steve I sent you a PM.  Yes sir that would be Great!! ;D  Thanks
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Post by: jacmac on April 15, 2012, 12:11:55 AM
Very nice lookin car!! Job well done.As some us know how much work is involved in bringing a car back to life!!
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Post by: 69z28302 on July 26, 2012, 02:26:19 AM
Love those wheels. I'd like to have them on my Burnished Brown 69 Z/28

MM
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Post by: rich69rs on July 26, 2012, 04:23:28 AM
Beautiful ride - congratulations!
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Post by: tmodel66 on July 26, 2012, 04:36:53 AM
Thanks Richard !!   MM are you talking about the old Spider Wheels? If so Yeah I've thought about getting another set of tires and change them out every now and then just for kicks.
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Post by: MO on July 26, 2012, 07:52:07 PM
Great looking job...congrats and enjoy it!
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Post by: sixt9x33rs on July 27, 2012, 02:18:56 AM
Congrats!
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Post by: Charley on July 27, 2012, 04:00:33 AM
Nice car. Can you tell us the maker of those door panels ?
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Post by: srode on July 27, 2012, 11:48:48 AM
Sweet!
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Post by: tmodel66 on July 27, 2012, 02:45:03 PM
Nice car. Can you tell us the maker of those door panels ?

They are Legendary Auto Interiors. I got the first set they made for retail. The guy that helped with the seat covers and the rest of the interior said they were the best he had ever saw. He's been doing restoration work about 30 years and he couldn't believe how much better these were compared to all the others. I'm very pleased with them.