[trackbird]

We went to a car show at Cabela's this weekend and my wife fell in love with a 69 Camaro with Autometer gauges and a houndstooth interior. It had black valve covers and very "non flashy" engine bits. She really liked the car and decided that it might be a cool car to have. Sadly, prices are fairly insane. I know that Dynacorn makes a reproduction body, but I'm not sure that's the right answer. Oddly, her father has a friend who has been storing one in a climate controlled garage for about 15 years for "someday". Apparently he's been playing with bikes and such and dad thinks he might possibly sell the car (no clue on price or anything).

I don't know that anything will come from it and I'm not actually sure I can afford to put one together. But I figured I'd ask for general information about such a project (who has parts, etc). I'd likely do more of a restomod/pro touring setup if I were to do it. I guess I have a complete C4 suspension in my garage (attached to a C4). I have a nice small block and the EFI kit that I could move over (though LSx power might be a cheaper way to go).

I've always wanted one, but I suspect it will turn into a never ending project (buying one that's "done" is too crazy expensive) and a huge pile of cash that should have gone into a house with a larger garage....but I thought I'd start a conversation to see what I might learn.

[Beach Cruiser]

I built mine, and it takes a lot of time! Luckily I know how to do everything to build one, so there was no labor costs for me outside of my time. 29K isn't a bad price for a finished car. Before the crash in 2008, they were going for twice that. I would say that if you have some skills, you may want to look for an abandoned project car that all the major fab and body work has been done on it. That way you can add your custom touches such as the Autometer gauges, and choose your paint color choice (there is a paint hell zone you need to avoid) That way in the end it will be your car, done just the way you want it.