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Im teaching my wife to restore my 1969 Camaro!

Started by onlytherich68, July 15, 2020, 12:48:30 PM

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onlytherich68

So I'm getting my wife involved in the restoration of our 1969 Camaro convertible. We have a YouTube channel documenting the process..

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdofNdm4qt3bZufWjJKcAw?view_as=subscriber


maroman

Good luck with that. After almost 50 years of marriage I've found it better they not know how much things cost.
Doug  '67 RS/SS 396 auto I know the car since new

Z10Mike

I'm envious.  Looks like you found a good one.  All mine does is complain that I spend too much time and $ on the Camaro's.  But it wasn't an issue before that marriage license was issued, lol.  Time to trade up to one with a better disposition.  Everyone tells me that divorces are expensive because they are worth it!

onlytherich68

Actually she seems to be more understanding of the parts and supplies I buy now that she is involved in it... We shall see if it lasts.

BULLITT65

I applaud you for taking on such a big project, both in the teaching and restoration. You guys make a good team
1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
-Looking for an original LOF soft ray windshield
-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

69Z28-RS

Getting your wife involved in the restoration will help in ALL Phases...  :)
09C 69Z28-RS, 72 B 720 cowl console rosewood tint
69 Corvette, '60 Corvette, '72 Corvette
90 ZR1 red/red #246, 90 ZR1 white/gray #2466
72 El Camino, '55-'56-'57 Nomads, '55-'57 B/A Sedan

onlytherich68

Here is our latest video showing our efforts with installing the floorpan and firewall part 1..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiYvfujhYS8&t=11s

onlytherich68


ZLP955

Good for you both!
My wife was very supportive of my hobby, in fact she encouraged me to buy the car even while I was hesitant because of the size of the project. Only downfall is that given her support and understanding, I can't really complain about any of her indulgences....... but not that she has too many; it's a good partnership.
Tim in Australia.
1969 04A Van Nuys Z/28. Cortez Silver, Dark Blue interior, VE3, Z21, Z23, D55/U17, D80, flat hood.
Sold at Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina, CA.
AHRA Formula Stock at Lions Dragstrip, NHRA E/MP at Pomona Raceway

maroman

It's called revenge spending. It takes a while for them to get around to it, but it will happen.
Doug  '67 RS/SS 396 auto I know the car since new

onlytherich68

so far, no revenge spending....yet...
Here is us starting the quarters and wheel wells..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNET_TRcbUk

69Z28-RS

Your wife (hot girl) is extremely well spoken, and uses good terminology (better than most male car crafters!)... which makes me believe she may have been a school teacher before she changed professions and went into Camaro Restoration...  :)

09C 69Z28-RS, 72 B 720 cowl console rosewood tint
69 Corvette, '60 Corvette, '72 Corvette
90 ZR1 red/red #246, 90 ZR1 white/gray #2466
72 El Camino, '55-'56-'57 Nomads, '55-'57 B/A Sedan

onlytherich68

Yes, she is well spoken and learning more each day about the restoration hobby. When we started she was worried that she did not know what she was talking about. Actually I am the school teacher around here!
She appreciated your comment..

onlytherich68

Here is the correct link to part one of quarter panels and wheel wells on our 69 convertible..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwsvxXOQthI

onlytherich68