69 Z28 Camaro clone

[J.J.]

Picked this up last night. Thought i would post in here as she will be undergoing a transformation or two over the next year.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/5306/camaro1no4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/9471/camaro2bu7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2497/camaro4te5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

car is now at python racing, getting roady/engineers etc
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/5264/camaro5oh5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7521/camaro6ai6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[67cammy]

Nice ride JJ. It looks really neat already. What do you have planned for it.

[EAT-30T]

Looks good...

You picked the best year model too :) ;)

[EAT-30T]

PS good to see its got Z/28 badges :) and not SS ... can't tell you how many I've seen like that... its just wrong IMO :p

Keep us in the loop

[J.J.]

thanks guys.

i'm thinking about mini tubbing it, putting some 15x10 Weld Racing Draglites on it, 15x4's on the front. Mabye a beasty 600hp crate motor. Just wanna get it on the road first though.

oh, i ordered a front spoiler for it, to complete the Z28 theme. was also thinking about pipes out the side..

[RSZ28]

Very nice! :D Looks like a pretty clean car. Congratulations. Enjoy! :cool:

[69coupe]

Nice clean car, congratulations. Not a fan of cloning but everyone to thier own.

Well done :D

[EAT-30T]

Any updates for this bad boy?

[J.J.]

Any updates for this bad boy?

still at the mechanics:mad:

had the front rotors, pads, lines replaced. just about every bush in the car, upper control arm and the list goes on. car was pinging, so she got new leads, plugs, service etc. runs nice and strong. waiting to get a few minor parts fixed, ie window winders, fuel gauge and horn, then rego, then slamming it, then putting bigger rubber, then cruising! :D

[PSIWOG]

Thatas an awsome looking car :)

[blackoutsteve]

How far are you going to go with the Z28 theme?
Does it have a 302 or DZ-looking SBC? (..and Z28s were never autos)
Nice car. Is that a dusk blue?

[J.J.]

How far are you going to go with the Z28 theme?
Does it have a 302 or DZ-looking SBC? (..and Z28s were never autos)
Nice car. Is that a dusk blue?

i'm not going to go any further than the badges it has on it. thats exactly how i bought the car.

engine is a 350, going to be swapping that at some stage for a 600hp small block of some sort. also not sure of the colour, i'm new to all of this..

[J.J.]

did i go too low??

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/3332/mycamarosx3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[69camaro]

did i go too low??

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/3332/mycamarosx3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I hope you have air bags in there..........:D

[J.J.]

lol, its a chop, i got the rear leafs reset, will post some real pics next week

[cluxford]

That low without bags....wow!!

How do you steer ?

[TUFF68]

the lower the better :)

[J.J.]

How do you steer ?

with my right foot :D

[Nev68]

[QUOTE=J.J.;6606]did i go too low??

If it doesn't scrape sometimes you aren't low enough!

Rgds
nev

[J.J.]

mini shoot from sat

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[EAT-30T]

Those are some nice shots mate... car is looking good! :)

[J.J.]

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4149/dsc0155fy0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[J.J.]

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/7964/dsc0157mv8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[J.J.]

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/8018/mc1uz4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Nev68]

JJ, The ride height looks perfect.
The wheels look good, are you still looking at the Weld draglites?

You should get the Mustang owner to lower a bit too. It's a nice looking car but a little too high (IMO)

Good to see a mix of US muscle and Oz muscle

Rgds,
Nev

[J.J.]

Thanks Nev, the muzzy is actually in the process of getting a full resto. It looks good in the pics but the paint job was pretty bad.

Yeah still thinking about the Weld's, i wanna mini tub it eventually.. Just run out of $$$ for the time being. I am happy with it for the momnent, will prob just enjoy it this summer and throw some $$ at it next winter.

[EAT-30T]

Those wheels look great IMO.. no need to change em if you ask me!!

[Nev68]

Thanks Nev, the muzzy is actually in the process of getting a full resto. It looks good in the pics but the paint job was pretty bad.

Yeah still thinking about the Weld's, i wanna mini tub it eventually.. Just run out of $$$ for the time being. I am happy with it for the momnent, will prob just enjoy it this summer and throw some $$ at it next winter.

I hear you about the $$$.
I just got a huge quote to build my 10 bolt.
I think some people see a US car and then think the owner is an ATM.
I hope I can drive mine this summer, starting to look doubtful though.

Rgds,
Nev

[anychevy]

Those wheels look great IMO.. no need to change em if you ask me!!
I second the opinion, they look like Vintage Wheel Works V45s ? very nice wheels, don't change them, but if you do, sell them to me :D

[TUFF68]

I agree as well, think those wheels suit the car very nicely

[J.J.]

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[AUSCAMARO]

I agree as well, think those wheels suit the car very nicely

Yep, I'm a fan.. Those wheels rock!:D

Mitch

[J.J.]

ok so since i've purchased the car i've lowered the rear and put front spolier on. time to start spending some $$$ on the engine methinks. i'm happy with the look for now.

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/8787/camaroke9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[EAT-30T]

thats looking great man.... it really is! :)

I dig the front spoilers... :)

[Nev68]

ok so since i've purchased the car i've lowered the rear and put front spolier on. time to start spending some $$$ on the engine methinks. i'm happy with the look for now.

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/8787/camaroke9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The car is looking good.
What are the rough plans in the engine department?

Nev

[J.J.]

thanks guys. was planning on a big block crate, now that the ozzy dollar has tanked thats out of the question. looking at a procharger for the 350 in it, then get the 350 rebuilt once it goes bang with the procharger. But i'll need stronger diff, box etc.

[camaro_1967rs]

thanks guys. was planning on a big block crate, now that the ozzy dollar has tanked thats out of the question. looking at a procharger for the 350 in it, then get the 350 rebuilt once it goes bang with the procharger. But i'll need stronger diff, box etc.

But every one is going BB! why not a 454 sbc sound wild as and you can ring its head off to nearly 8000 rpm.

Build it for pro charger and you will see 700 - 800 hp.

[tonner]

Hey JJ

I will have a 509 Merlin for sale very soon ;)

Greg

[AUSCAMARO]

Hey JJ

I will have a 509 Merlin for sale very soon ;)

Greg

Yeah, but that's staying in WA and going in my car.... ;)

The 69 is looking fine...........

Mitch

[J.J.]

But every one is going BB! why not a 454 sbc sound wild as and you can ring its head off to nearly 8000 rpm.

Build it for pro charger and you will see 700 - 800 hp.

thats prob the way i will go:D :D

[camaro_1967rs]

Hey JJ

I will have a 509 Merlin for sale very soon ;)

Greg
hey JJ send it across to Melbourne for me, it will like it better here less heat more horsepower, makes a happier engine:)

[cluxford]

JJ car is looking great I love those chin spoilers

BBC Or SBC tough choice and so many options

Greg if you are ripping that 509 what's going in it's place

[EAT-30T]

Stay with your force fed mighty mouse plans JJ :)

[RSZ28]

Ditto on the chin spoiler. Ordering one now!

What size are the tyres?

Do you need to be careful at that ride height for scraping etc?

And.......who did the rr spring reset for you?

Cheers!

[TUFF68]

there's no substitute for cubes JJ, go BB ;)

Chris, Greg is force feeding more cubes :eek:

[EAT-30T]

Ditto on the chin spoiler. Ordering one now!
who did the rr spring reset for you?


Can get that done at Liverpool springs Ian... :) they did mine... did not cost that much at all!

[J.J.]

What size are the tyres?

Do you need to be careful at that ride height for scraping etc?

And.......who did the rr spring reset for you?

Cheers!

tyres are 255/50/17's from memory, the car does scrape with people in the back, its at the panel shop now getting that sorted. getting a few things done here and there also. minor touch ups etc.

rear leaf was reset by a place in Melb, can get the details if your interested. i'm planning on getting it reset lower again, another inch mabye, i want it LOW!!:D :D

[RSZ28]

Can get that done at Liverpool springs Ian... :) they did mine... did not cost that much at all!

Thanks Kurt. Must check them for some multis as well! :)

[RSZ28]

tyres are 255/50/17's from memory, the car does scrape with people in the back, its at the panel shop now getting that sorted. getting a few things done here and there also. minor touch ups etc.

rear leaf was reset by a place in Melb, can get the details if your interested. i'm planning on getting it reset lower again, another inch mabye, i want it LOW!!:D :D

Thanks JJ!

[rodent]

JJ, Go forced and BB :) I know a guy who's thinking about selling one :D
He's already started buying stuff to go back to aspirated :rolleyes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/rodent4/IMG_1109.jpg

[RSZ28]

JJ, Go forced and BB :) I know a guy who's thinking about selling one :D
He's already started buying stuff to go back to aspirated :rolleyes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/rodent4/IMG_1109.jpg

Just love the sound of a Gilmer drive on a roots!

[J.J.]

JJ, Go forced and BB :) I know a guy who's thinking about selling one :D
He's already started buying stuff to go back to aspirated :rolleyes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/rodent4/IMG_1109.jpg

that looks WAY WAY WAY out of my budget

[J.J.]

a few recent ones, not so well in focus though

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/5101/jjcamaro.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jjcamaro.jpg)

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2205/jjcamaro2.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jjcamaro2.jpg)

[USA-69Z]

shes a great lookin car JJ ... id own it !

[J.J.]

shes a great lookin car JJ ... id own it !

thanks Gav

hey you get the new wheels? any pics????

[USA-69Z]

Na , there due now , paid for an all. i just hope they fit. Measured to an inch of there life to squeeze under the guards.
Tires are coming back from US . Got a bunch of bits ordered and ready to pickup and ship home when i get there.
And then theres pomona swap meet on 7th june, thats a candy store for gearheads!

Gav

[J.J.]

a good mate of mine is a photographer and decdied to take some pics of the Camaro, check them out.

http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000m_JAwB3fa08/s.jpg (http://pa.photoshelter.com/img-show/I0000m_JAwB3fa08)
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http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000_Rx16sUIF8A/s.jpg (http://pa.photoshelter.com/img-show/I0000_Rx16sUIF8A)

The rest of the images are here

http://pa.photoshelter.com/c/joelstrickland/gallery/1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-Z28/G0000OvArUd._3Kk[/quote]

[RSZ28]

^^^^^^^^ NICE ^^^^^^^^ Lighting looks really unique!

Love the motion shots. Was it much work to setup the camera mount off the body or does he use a special frame or suction cups or something to do this?

[cluxford]

Very nice, lots of cool techniques used in those.

[J.J.]

^^^^^^^^ NICE ^^^^^^^^ Lighting looks really unique!

Love the motion shots. Was it much work to setup the camera mount off the body or does he use a special frame or suction cups or something to do this?

he used these suctions cups on the body of the car, then a pole with the camera mounted to the pole, he then chops the rig out when formatting the pics.

we had a bit of trouble getting the pics, some were blury, as there was a fair bit of vibration through the car.

[AUSCAMARO]

WOW, you've gotta be happy with that...

Those pics are awesome...

Mitch

[EAT-30T]

NICE shots... :D

real nice!!

[TUFF68]

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Very nice J.J.

I like the last pic above, 69's do look mean from the front. Is it just my eyesight or is your front number plate on the piss :p

[J.J.]

lol, my misses name is Jacqueline, i call her Jax. 069 well it is a 69 but 69 can mean other things.

[TUFF68]

aahh, so it's your misses car, not yours J.J.....:D

[J.J.]

aahh, so it's your misses car, not yours J.J.....:D

:D :D :D

she has got good taste hey

[RAW454]

069 well it is a 69 but 69 can mean other things.
Was always wondering why your passenger's seat faced backwards :D

Awesome shots dude. Way pro. Maybe ask your mate what he'd charge one of use for something like this (espcially with the 'motion' effects etc) out of curiosity.

[J.J.]

Was always wondering why your passenger's seat faced backwards :D

Awesome shots dude. Way pro. Maybe ask your mate what he'd charge one of use for something like this (espcially with the 'motion' effects etc) out of curiosity.

just spoke to him. for a shoot like mine would be $400, which gives you access to all the shots in high res (without watermarks)

i asked him about a group shoot, and depending on what everyone wanted, is something he could work out. i reckon a group shoot would be unreal.

[blackoutsteve]

I really like this pic..

It reminds me of the Playstation game Driver.
Dynamic and looks almost animated with very saturated colors.

http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000HUj0SiVCrXk/s.jpg

[Nev68]

Great shots.
I like the ride height of your car.
Any info on wheel diameters, tyre profile & springs?

Nev

[J.J.]

Great shots.
I like the ride height of your car.
Any info on wheel diameters, tyre profile & springs?

Nev

17" Coys wheels running 255 rear's 225 fronts. not sure of the front springs but I had the mono rear leaf's re-set. i wanted it lower, tail dragged look, sits nice, not low enough though IMO.

[J.J.]

bump :)

http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/4339/z2827.jpg (http://img2.imageshack.us/i/z2827.jpg/)

[*rayman*]

Is it just me or is the tread pattern going the wrong way on the rear left wheel in that last shot?

[J.J.]

Is it just me or is the tread pattern going the wrong way on the rear left wheel in that last shot?

shhhh!

[J.J.]

she is now officially gone! dropped her off at car transport joint this morning.

[69SS]

:( so sad

[*rayman*]

That was a quick sale. No mucking around.....

[cluxford]

Cashed up and on the hunt for a sweet 68...will keep my eye open for ya

The cover story about lack of storage was good, I think you fooled almost everyone.

Lets see if we can find ya a bargain !!!


Seriously, JJ, hope the storage prob can be rectified and you can get yourself back into some serious US muscle soon, sad day when they drive off, but always another follows on.

[RAW454]

And think what kinda muscle you could have as a GENUINE daily driver (reliable, bulletproof, mod-cons, reasonable on fuel) with that cash + sale of the Porsche.

Even though I know the latter has family links, if you're gonna have 'just' one car, why not make the most of it! Something to think about.

Temporarily sad times, but congrats on the ultra-quick sale mate.

[J.J.]

cheers guys

[Twisted67]

Where's the car heading to,which state??

[J.J.]

Where's the car heading to,which state??

Qld, Townsville to be exact