Author Topic: Camaro sunoco 1969 tribut (Read 15294 times)

chevyzl1 · « **on:** May 05, 2020, 09:55:51 AM »

Hello.
I am currently on my project to build a camaro sunoco from 1969.
I want it to be as fair as possible.
Thanks in advance for all the help I read on this fantastic forum.
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I started on an already modified 1969 camaro base, but many things need to be reviewed and redone.
You will recognize the car for some ...
Soon I will post photos and comment on progress ...
Good morning all ...

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2020, 11:15:47 AM »

here is the camaro as it arrived in Switzerland.
It presented well ... but too many defects, and not the right color ...

HOT3O2 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2020, 11:12:43 PM »

Look forward to seeing some pics and more info on your car. Thanks

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 06, 2020, 05:25:31 AM »

Here are some photos as on his arrival.
Too modern and too far from the original ...

bergy · « **Reply #4 on:** May 06, 2020, 12:17:59 PM »

There's a clone listed for sale on Naples, FL CL. Been on there quite a while.

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2020, 12:59:24 PM »

Quote from: bergy on May 06, 2020, 12:17:59 PM

There's a clone listed for sale on Naples, FL CL. Been on there quite a while.

cool, do you have pictures?

bergy · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2020, 02:44:19 PM »

It's on eBay too

crossboss · « **Reply #7 on:** May 06, 2020, 04:34:34 PM »

Quote from: chevyzl1 on May 05, 2020, 09:55:51 AM

Hello.
I am currently on my project to build a camaro sunoco from 1969.
I want it to be as fair as possible.
Thanks in advance for all the help I read on this fantastic forum.
-------------------------------
I started on an already modified 1969 camaro base, but many things need to be reviewed and redone.
You will recognize the car for some ...
Soon I will post photos and comment on progress ...
Good morning all ...

Welcome to the site! Re-creating the Sonoco Camaros as accurate as possible will be an enduring task. I applaud you on your efforts. Cant wait to see it! Anyways, the Boss 302 guys have done high quality 'Tribute' builds on theirs. May I suggest you visit the Boss 302 site for some insights and info. Btw, some of those members are here also. Please keep us informed on your progress.

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2020, 03:54:08 AM »

Quote from: crossboss on May 06, 2020, 04:34:34 PM

Quote from: chevyzl1 on May 05, 2020, 09:55:51 AM
Hello.
I am currently on my project to build a camaro sunoco from 1969.
I want it to be as fair as possible.
Thanks in advance for all the help I read on this fantastic forum.

-------------------------------
I started on an already modified 1969 camaro base, but many things need to be reviewed and redone.
You will recognize the car for some ...
Soon I will post photos and comment on progress ...
Good morning all ...

Welcome to the site! Re-creating the Sonoco Camaros as accurate as possible will be an enduring task. I applaud you on your efforts. Cant wait to see it! Anyways, the Boss 302 guys have done high quality 'Tribute' builds on theirs. May I suggest you visit the Boss 302 site for some insights and info. Btw, some of those members are here also. Please keep us informed on your progress.

thanks for the info, I'll go check it out.

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2020, 03:30:40 PM »

the great dismantling begins.
It is a question of starting almost from scratch the modifications already made.

I cut the skirt like the original.
Modification of the hood in cross-ram...

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2020, 12:33:06 PM »

Hello
I'm looking for this adjustable anti-roll bar.
I can't find anything on the net.

someone will be where i can find this bar

thank you in advance.

crossboss · « **Reply #11 on:** May 12, 2020, 02:12:09 PM »

Quote from: chevyzl1 on May 12, 2020, 12:33:06 PM

Hello
I'm looking for this adjustable anti-roll bar.
I can't find anything on the net.
someone will be where i can find this bar
thank you in advance.

Try looking at some of the NASCAR/Sportsman outlets. They usually have them.

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 13, 2020, 07:01:38 AM »

Am I in the right part of the forum with this article?

thank you.

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 13, 2020, 04:12:46 PM »

You could have put it in the Trans am section, but the moderators can move it if they deem it necessary. Great work so far. Where did you source the metal you used for the hood?

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 14, 2020, 10:13:57 AM »

Quote from: BULLITT65 on May 13, 2020, 04:12:46 PM

You could have put it in the Trans am section, but the moderators can move it if they deem it necessary. Great work so far. Where did you source the metal you used for the hood?

thank you,
I found at https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/store/product/20848/68-69-Camaro-302-Z-28-Chevrolet-Crossram-Steel-Hood-Insert-Assembly-USA%21/

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 14, 2020, 01:59:26 PM »

Modification of the safety cage, with the addition of a bar towards the front chassis ...
I made it removable in case of problem.
The safety bars in the passenger compartment are also removable for approval on the road.

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 14, 2020, 02:06:48 PM »

The all gray finishes were done originally to be able to easily spot oil leaks right?

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 14, 2020, 03:57:52 PM »

Quote from: BULLITT65 on May 14, 2020, 02:06:48 PM

The all gray finishes were done originally to be able to easily spot oil leaks right?

Yes that's right.

hgger69 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 16, 2020, 07:29:02 AM »

Wow, you’re really cookin with gas here!

Very serious and super interesting build thread, I love it!
Are you going to have a ZL-1 engine in it too, due to your nice nick name?

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 19, 2020, 06:40:04 PM »

Quote from: hgger69 on May 16, 2020, 07:29:02 AM

Wow, you’re really cookin with gas here!
Very serious and super interesting build thread, I love it!
Are you going to have a ZL-1 engine in it too, due to your nice nick name?

thank you
I mounted several aluminum motors in several SB and BB cars.
I mounted a ZL1 in a 1968 camaro.
And my camaro will receive a DONOVAN cross-ram aluminum SB.
I like the aluminum engine or my nickname.
My corvette SB crossram weber.

camaro 68 ZL1

crossboss · « **Reply #20 on:** May 19, 2020, 09:28:00 PM »

Quote from: chevyzl1 on May 19, 2020, 06:40:04 PM

Quote from: hgger69 on May 16, 2020, 07:29:02 AM
Wow, you’re really cookin with gas here!
Very serious and super interesting build thread, I love it!
Are you going to have a ZL-1 engine in it too, due to your nice nick name?
thank you
I mounted several aluminum motors in several SB and BB cars.
I mounted a ZL1 in a 1968 camaro.
And my camaro will receive a DONOVAN cross-ram aluminum SB.
I like the aluminum engine or my nickname.
My corvette SB crossram weber.

camaro 68 ZL1

SWEET!

BRG Z28 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 19, 2020, 09:42:05 PM »

There are a pair of green book GM trans am rear springs currently on ebay. with GM 1/2 stud axels

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2020, 03:42:35 AM »

Quote from: BRG Z28 on May 19, 2020, 09:42:05 PM

There are a pair of green book GM trans am rear springs currently on ebay. with GM 1/2 stud axels

thank you,

Do you have the link?

BRG Z28 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 22, 2020, 02:34:34 AM »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-1969-1970-Camaro-NOS-Trans-am-Racing-Special-Green-Book-Rear-Leaf-Springs/333599862580?hash=item4dac19ef34:g:0c8AAOSwVhNevycx

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-1969-Camaro-NOS-12-bolt-axle-housing-Z28-COPO-Yenko-1970-Nova/333599870769?hash=item4dac1a0f31:g:1IwAAOSwVhNevywf

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Camaro-NOS-COPO-Front-7-8-HD-Sway-Bar-Trans-am-Green-Book-3895235-RARE/333600561819?hash=item4dac249a9b:g:PXUAAOSw49JewEaO

He has many ore NOS GM Green Book NOS parts

hgger69 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 22, 2020, 06:42:50 AM »

Quote from: chevyzl1 on May 19, 2020, 06:40:04 PM

Quote from: hgger69 on May 16, 2020, 07:29:02 AM
Wow, you’re really cookin with gas here!
Very serious and super interesting build thread, I love it!
Are you going to have a ZL-1 engine in it too, due to your nice nick name?
thank you
I mounted several aluminum motors in several SB and BB cars.
I mounted a ZL1 in a 1968 camaro.
And my camaro will receive a DONOVAN cross-ram aluminum SB.
I like the aluminum engine or my nickname.

Cool! I also built my own ZL-1 engine and put in my X44 Camaro!
You can se my build thread here, http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=13680.0

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 24, 2020, 06:45:24 AM »

Quote from: hgger69 on May 22, 2020, 06:42:50 AM

Quote from: chevyzl1 on May 19, 2020, 06:40:04 PM
Quote from: hgger69 on May 16, 2020, 07:29:02 AM
Wow, you’re really cookin with gas here!
Very serious and super interesting build thread, I love it!
Are you going to have a ZL-1 engine in it too, due to your nice nick name?
thank you
I mounted several aluminum motors in several SB and BB cars.
I mounted a ZL1 in a 1968 camaro.
And my camaro will receive a DONOVAN cross-ram aluminum SB.
I like the aluminum engine or my nickname.

Cool! I also built my own ZL-1 engine and put in my X44 Camaro!
You can se my build thread here, http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=13680.0

wonderful product.

I followed it well, I really like it.

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 24, 2020, 06:50:41 AM »

Quote from: BRG Z28 on May 22, 2020, 02:34:34 AM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-1969-1970-Camaro-NOS-Trans-am-Racing-Special-Green-Book-Rear-Leaf-Springs/333599862580?hash=item4dac19ef34:g:0c8AAOSwVhNevycx

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-1969-Camaro-NOS-12-bolt-axle-housing-Z28-COPO-Yenko-1970-Nova/333599870769?hash=item4dac1a0f31:g:1IwAAOSwVhNevywf

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Camaro-NOS-COPO-Front-7-8-HD-Sway-Bar-Trans-am-Green-Book-3895235-RARE/333600561819?hash=item4dac249a9b:g:PXUAAOSw49JewEaO

He has many ore NOS GM Green Book NOS parts

thank you very much for the links ...
Really very interesting.
For the sway bar, I'm looking for a bar that attaches to the chassis and not underneath.

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 23, 2020, 06:24:22 PM »

In the meantime, here are the latest advances for the baby.
The bodywork has been completely taken over, the front and rear fender edges have been reduced to a minimum.
and the car is finally painted in the famous Sunoco Blue.

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 23, 2020, 06:25:38 PM »

Good morning all,
I come back to you for your help.
Despite a lot of research, I did not find this SCCA stabilizer bar mounted above the chassis.
Does anyone know of one for sale or where can I find one?
Nascar or other suppliers do not adapt. $:-\$
Thank you in advance...

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 23, 2020, 07:44:21 PM »

Paint looks good. I like the Sunoco Blue. Are those magnesium mini lites?

TODD · « **Reply #30 on:** July 24, 2020, 01:12:31 AM »

Yes what tire and wheel combination do you have there?

crossboss · « **Reply #31 on:** July 24, 2020, 02:43:15 AM »

Quote from: BULLITT65 on July 23, 2020, 07:44:21 PM

Paint looks good. I like the Sunoco Blue. Are those magnesium mini lites?

Agree, the paint is awesome. The wheels appear to be Western Wheels, or Shelby 'Europia' Mini Lite types?

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 24, 2020, 11:59:51 AM »

Quote from: BULLITT65 on July 23, 2020, 07:44:21 PM

Paint looks good. I like the Sunoco Blue. Are those magnesium mini lites?

Thank you
These are not minilites, they are ten spoke ultralites that were already on the car.
I have on order minilite, eight spokes to replace.

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #33 on:** July 24, 2020, 12:11:51 PM »

Quote from: TODD on July 24, 2020, 01:12:31 AM

Yes what tire and wheel combination do you have there?

The ultralite wheels are 15X8.5 front and rear.
The new minilite wheels will be 15X9 for the front and 15X10 for the rear.
with tires in 265/60/15 and 295x / 50/15

hgger69 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 26, 2020, 08:35:29 PM »

Wow, the car looks stunning so far and I'm honored that you followed my ZL-1 built thread!

Keep up the good work, brother!

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 28, 2020, 04:43:53 AM »

Quote from: hgger69 on July 26, 2020, 08:35:29 PM

Wow, the car looks stunning so far and I'm honored that you followed my ZL-1 built thread!
Keep up the good work, brother!

thank you to you for sharing your wonderful ZL1

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 12, 2020, 02:34:29 PM »

small progress on the project.
I dismantled the front suspension, which is custom, to replace the original matt black powder coated control arm.
With aluminum bushing material.

very nice week everyone

67CruiseMaster · « **Reply #37 on:** October 12, 2020, 03:58:36 PM »

Pictures are not coming through to view. Is link correct?

firstgenaddict · « **Reply #38 on:** October 12, 2020, 06:23:40 PM »

Really nice job you are doing there...
Did penske box their lower A arms like Smokey was doing to his, making them stronger and more aero?

hgger69 · « **Reply #39 on:** October 13, 2020, 07:52:37 PM »

Quote from: 67CruiseMaster on October 12, 2020, 03:58:36 PM

Pictures are not coming through to view. Is link correct?

What link?
I see nothing other then text..?

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #40 on:** October 14, 2020, 03:17:32 PM »

small progress on the project.
I dismantled the front suspension, which is custom, to replace the original matt black powder coated control arm.
With aluminum bushing material.

sorry i think i put a bad link ...
there are 6 photos Is it ok?

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #41 on:** October 14, 2020, 03:54:05 PM »

sorry.
Maybe in the other post you didn't see all the photos either ...

anyone know if we can edit a post to change the link?

thank you

KurtS · « **Reply #42 on:** October 14, 2020, 08:50:56 PM »

I'm not seeing any photo (or link) issues....

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #43 on:** October 15, 2020, 02:11:10 PM »

Quote from: KurtS on October 14, 2020, 08:50:56 PM

I'm not seeing any photo (or link) issues....

do you see all the pictures?

KurtS · « **Reply #44 on:** October 18, 2020, 01:44:41 PM »

chevyzl1 · « **Reply #45 on:** October 19, 2020, 07:14:53 AM »

Quote from: KurtS on October 18, 2020, 01:44:41 PM

Yes.

thanks.

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Author Topic: Camaro sunoco 1969 tribut (Read 15294 times)