So...my wife wants a 69 Camaro... - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

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.

trackbird View Member Profile	Sep 7 2015, 11:06 PM Post #1
FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196	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.

mikedamageinc View Member Profile	Sep 11 2015, 10:34 AM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 870 Joined: 14-February 10 From: Hampton Roads, VA Member No.: 8,551	Kevin, your sig says it all! You're not new to this game so you know how it will turn out. If it were me, and I hope one day it will be, I'd just take out a loan to buy one already finished. Spend time driving it and sending a check to the bank every month instead of sweating, bleeding and cussing in the garage night after night. Not to mention running the credit cards up for the nickel and dime parts escalation. As far the C6, that's a nice performance upgrade, but can't match the "soul" of a classic hot rod. I guess it depends on your purpose, ideally both would cover cruisin' and racin'! Also, beautiful black first gen Bumpa!