Yeti 69 Build up - Sort of! [Archive]

69SS

05-01-2010, 07:36 PM

Im not really sure if I can call this a build thread as I have didn’t acually built my 69 from the ground up. In saying this it has still taken a fair bit of work to get it to point it is at now – A bee’s dick from going over the pits. I also plan on doing fair bit more in the future so this is a good a place as any to post. – I’ll also add some more pics to keep everyone happy once I get it out of the shed and off stands!

Ok, a little bit of history. From the research I have done and after speaking to the last owner the history of the car goes something like this. It’s a Norwood car that came of the production line in November 68. It was ordered as an SS / RS with a 300hp / 350ci,4 speed munchie c/w factory air, deluxe interior, euro front bumper, disks all round, blah blah.

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Few old pics from the states. Ill add some more when I get home..

The guy I bought it off in the states had owned it for the last 20 years, with his son owning it for the previous 5 years – prior to that the first owner was an elderly retired chap from Arizona who passed away shortly after buying it in 1972, it spend 10 years in storage as his wife couldn’t bare to part with being his pride and joy.

Now the son put the majority of the miles on it, the story goes that he blew the original motor and it ended up in storage again until his dad took it over for a steal (according to him!!), he replaced the original motor and drove it on weekends for the next few years before deciding to to do a rebuild. The rebuild did not really go to plan due to personal issues etc and ended taking some serious time to complete, basically up until the time I bought it last year. As a result of all this storage time it only has 34,000 original miles on the clock.

Unfortunately he didn’t keep the original drive line, which I find kinda weird as he wanted to keep it as original as possible and then fitted and LS6, T56, 9in and Global from end… I love the drive line and suspension, but would have loved to have the original drive line to drop back in if ever required, oh well!

Now the fun stuff starts for me, during the last few years of the build the guy had more personal problems and had to rush the final assembly of the fuel system and electrical system for the LS6 install. He did all this over a 2 week period last year so he could sell it and not end up giving it to his wife – nasty stuff!! This resulted in several issues that I was not happy with ( me being a “little” pedantic !!). More of this later.

I had been looking for a sweet 69 SS / RS for quite some time and I really wanted to go the pro touring look without being to wild as to cause problems with rego in oz. So I contacted a broker in the US to find what I wanted.... Bur he never came up with the goods. However, I was lucky enough to find the car I wanted advertised on its way from the US, so I bought it sight unseen and spent the next few months nervously waiting for its arrival. When it arrived in Brisbane I booked a flight and flew straight over to Brisbane. I was super stoked and it was exactly what I was looking for. However, our friends at the Australian customs in Sydney decided they wanted to inspect the container for narcotics and in doing so damaged both front guards ( I still haven’t had this fixed and every time I work on the car it drives me nuts). As usual they denied all responsibly, this is complete bull as I have all the original pics from how it was packed in LA, and on arrival in Brisbane the tie down methods and supports where completely different!! – They also managed to partially destroy a beautiful 55 Chev in the process, w@nkers!

I trucked it to Perth without a hitch, no damage and no drama.. Happy to have it home I took it for a quick spin around the block and then put it on stands and started to work out what I needed to do to get it regoed. First thing I noticed was that the positive and negative battery cables had been run next to and attached to the fuel lines!! What was he thinking? The wiring harness was a complete mess, cable ties everywhere with no heat shielding and plenty of melted conduit to match. So I removed and reinstalled the wiring harness, re routed the battery cables, install an isolation switch and replaced the battery mounting system in the boot.

Now happy I moved on to the fuel system, again this was a little rough, so I rebuild this, installed a high volume fuel pump, fitted dynamat under the fuel tank to help insulated and cushion the tank against the boot – What a PITA as this was. Happy with this I fitted new seat belts, changed out the head lights, fitted the right hand wing mirror, installed the washer bottle and hoses.

Next time I fired her up it had this hellish squeal coming from what I thought was the alternator, after much stuffing around I isolated the problem to the PS pump and uncovered a crack in the PS pump pulley. I ordered and fitted a new one from the states; I didn’t have a press to fit the pulley so I used a jig and a vice – bad idea. As it turned out without support on the drive shaft whilst applying force to fit the pulley I moved its location by about 3mm which was enough to damage the seals and seal face on the shaft.. Unfortunately I didn’t pick this up until firing her up and having hydraulic oil piss out everywhere – of the asserory drive comes again. As it currently stands Im waiting on a new PS pump from the states. Once I get this puppy its straight over the pits.. Yay!!!

During this time I went a bit nuts buying stuff from the states – my wife is very understanding, but has now told me no more goodies until I fit all the new stuff I have sitting in the shed . Now once I get it regoed I will fit all these goodies.! Boy I can’t wait to get this lot on.

- Rushforth super spokes, polished hoops with black powder coated centres - 18in front and 19in rear
- Baer 350mm, 6 pot Pro streets front and back
- Every bit of Felser billet stuff I could buy, waiting on reverse lights and combo front driving light / indicator / park lights.
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Future plans include bolt in coil over rear end and War Hawk 427 LSX
Well that’s it for now, more updates when I get home from work at the end of the month and get her on the road. Apologies for the long winded essay, but thought it was about time I added something to the forum!

Cheers

cluxford

05-01-2010, 08:43 PM

Lyndsay, love it going to be one tough 69

WILD68

05-01-2010, 09:11 PM

Nice one Lyndsay, talk about a good start for a project, even for the other guy:p

Twisted67

06-01-2010, 06:47 AM

Very :cool: mate,cant wait to see it out on the road very soon!!!

chevguy

06-01-2010, 07:15 AM

Very nice bud, not a problem that you didn`t build it from the ground, only dumb***es like myself put ourselves through that pain.;)

RAW454

06-01-2010, 08:32 AM

Awesome Lyndsay. I've patiently awaiting a thread on your 69 stunner - Teases me every time I see your avatar :p

I really dig the direction you are heading too, and like all, can't wait to see the progress of bolting up your shed full of goodies! As for the long-winded bit, definitly no complaints from me!! :D I'd desperately love to find out some of the history of my machine - even a couple of years worth, but back to new is excellent.

Can I ask what's the wheel/tyres specs of what you have currently? And the front ride height is spot on - What's the deal there? Cheers & enjoy!! :cool:

69SS

06-01-2010, 04:07 PM

Thanks guys for the kind words.. Cant wait to get it out on the road either!! Next project will be a ground up resto - probably and early mopar, maybe a 70/71 cuda, but this will be a few years down the track.

Deano, the rims are 17 x 8, 4.75" BS all round.. Not 100% sure on the rubber but I think from memory they are 255/40 rear and 245/35 front. The front has Global west control arms and 2in drop spindles, the rear has Global west multi leafs with a 2in drop. I think i'll drop the rear another 1/2 - 1in when I get the brakes and new wheels fitted.. Well we will see!!

blackoutsteve

06-01-2010, 05:16 PM

Good stuff.. Very interesting read.. I bet you're dying to get delivered that damn pump! :D

I see you have the wiper motor decal.. Did you buy it? I've seen what people on eBay have been selling them for. US$20! Crazy!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wiper-Motor-DECAL-1967-1968-1969-Camaro-Firebird-NOS-GM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5ad34fe2b3QQitemZ390 092284595QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcces sories
(PS; It goes on the side.. :p)

TUFF68

06-01-2010, 06:30 PM

Future plans include bolt in coil over rear end, Blown War Hawk 427 LSX – have the blower just need to spend 20k on the motor .Cheers
I like the sound of these future plans Lyndsay, no shortage of hp there mate :eek:

69SS

06-01-2010, 07:04 PM

I see you have the wiper motor decal.. Did you buy it? I've seen what people on eBay have been selling them for. US$20! Crazy!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wiper...fAcces sories (PS; It goes on the side.. )

Steve, It was already installed in the car.. 20bucks is a little exy for a bit of Ali!!

I like the sound of these future plans Lyndsay, no shortage of hp there mate.

Martly, will be heading over to the states next year, plan on getting all the parts block, heads etc and building it myself. Aiming at around 750HP, the bokes at World say this is easily achievable, especially with the 2300 Harop blower :eek: . I was going to put it straight on the LS6, but looking at all the beefing up it would need I have decided against it - it can be my spare motor just in case :D

P.S Just had the PS pump ali pulley and hydraulic hose delivered at home, still waiting on the pump!!

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69SS

11-01-2010, 10:25 PM

My wife just called me and told me my new plates have been approved, third submission and third time lucky - everything I applied for before was rejected due to it being ambiguous or was already taken.. Apparently if the word Juiced or Joosed is mentioned you are implying that you condone driving under the influence???

Anyway new plates are YETI 69 in orange with white letters - hope this doesn't look to pooncy :eek: ... Yeti is the nick name I have had since I was in grade 3 and it has kinda stuck. So there it is.

USA-69Z

11-01-2010, 10:51 PM

69SS

12-01-2010, 04:28 AM

Thats funny lyndsay ! isnt there sumone on here that calls themselvs 'yeti' i think ive read that? so your pretty hairy we'de expect! :p :p :D

Nah Gav just tall and large ha ha... Used to have the old surfie long hair but grew out of that!!! Well thats what the wife said!!

Yeah there is another yeti, but hey im yeti 69 ha ha:eek:

blackoutsteve

12-01-2010, 04:54 AM

Apparently if the word Juiced or Joosed is mentioned you are implying that you condone driving under the influence???

Geez, these people are pathetic.
Perhaps Juiced means the real meaning of the word. Did they think of that I wonder..
With that paranoid way of thinking, I'm suprised that "BLKOUT" wasn't considered a racist term that implies that blacks are to get out.

Juiced.. Did you tell them the car was orange?

69SS

12-01-2010, 05:06 AM

Geez, these people are pathetic.
Perhaps Juiced means the real meaning of the word. Did they think of that I wonder..
With that paranoid way of thinking, I'm suprised that "BLKOUT" wasn't considered a racist term that implies that blacks are to get out.

Juiced.. Did you tell them the car was orange?

I did mate, sent a letter as Mitch suggested, also tried to call but.. Juiced was taken and apparently Juiced Up just couldnt be accepted because have a committee now - nanas!!.. I heard rumors that they are going to pull "unacceptable" plates!! WA is really turning into a screwed up place, but I love it so im stuck!! Plus the surf rocks.. sometimes !!

RAW454

12-01-2010, 08:54 AM

Yeti is the nick name I have had since I was in grade 3 and it has kinda stuck. So there it is.THis can keep you busy for a bit mate. http://ilovetheyeti.blogspot.com/

One of my fave lines in one of my fave movies: "Snow cone? Oh, no, no - Don't worry - they're lemon!! :D :D
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Nice work on plates - Like the rest of your car, def not "pooncy"..;)

69SS

13-01-2010, 10:24 PM

Too true, dont eat the yellow snow I was always told!!! The Yeti blog is pretty cool Deano..

AUSCAMARO

14-01-2010, 01:56 PM

Nah Gav just tall and large ha ha... Used to have the old surfie long hair but grew out of that!!!

Sure your not talking about Gav?:D

Nice start to the build up thread Lyndsay.

Ticked all the right boxes... History, the highs and lows, current and most importantly the WARHAWK future :eek:

USA-69Z

14-01-2010, 09:13 PM

yeah im guilty, still have the pretty locks ... the girls love it :p

69SS

14-01-2010, 10:56 PM

yeah im guilty, still have the pretty locks ... the girls love it :p

I tried it again last year but the mrs mad me chop it off, said I looked like a tool :o ( nice hey !!) I think it wasa ploy to keep all the hot babes away :D

AUSCAMARO

15-01-2010, 02:12 PM

I tried it again last year but the mrs mad me chop it off, said I looked like a tool :o ( nice hey !!) I think it wasa ploy to keep all the hot babes away :D

Dreama :rolleyes: :D

69SS

25-02-2010, 12:43 AM

Not really a build update, but I did get my PS pump and Fesler reverse lights today. The Mrs unpacked them for me a sent a pretty pic :).

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Now I have no excuse !! Game on when I get home. Plus more Fesler key rings, stickers and white gloves :eek: Anybody want any? ha ha

S[_]SPECT

25-02-2010, 12:56 AM

WTF ? White Gloves.. like Geeves type ?
So you can handle your billet without getting filthy paw prints all over it ??

TUFF68

25-02-2010, 10:04 AM

SPECT;33684']WTF ? White Gloves.. like Geeves type ?
So you can handle your billet without getting filthy paw prints all over it ??

hahaha.....never got any white gloves with my Fesler hinges ?? Got a different key ring to one above and i got a nice T-shirt that was too small for me :(

69SS

25-02-2010, 07:28 PM

yeah jeeves type white gloves to keep the greasy mits off them. Comes in handy as polishing rags, have to admit its a little cheesy! But they do pack there kit well. Quote from the Mrs " Heres a pic of your stupid lights, they had 6 layers of crap protecting them" ha ha.

cluxford

25-02-2010, 07:50 PM

Love the Fesler billet stuff...we need bolted up pics !!!

69SS

05-03-2010, 01:47 AM

I promise :eek: Next time I am home i'll get most of this stuff fitted and get her licenced!! well I will do my best anyway :p:D

69SS

05-03-2010, 02:12 AM

Thought I would post a couple of pics off my phone with the new wheels fitted - I think I posted some of these on the wheel thread early :rolleyes:. I know I need to get pics of it outside, one thing at a time :D. I have two weeks of "Camaro" time this trip home as my Wife has to fill in full time at work :)

If you look carefully you can see the damage under the SS badges on the front guards from my friend at customs.

Front end will drop around 120mm when its off the stands
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Rear should drop about 10mm with a full tank of "gas" - considering another 20mm drop ?
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Russ

05-03-2010, 06:01 AM

Mate that's a bloody nice looking car and colour combo. Almost makes me like Camaro's. :)

69SS

05-03-2010, 07:14 AM

Thanks Russ, make a Camaro convert out of you yet! :D

USA-69Z

05-03-2010, 07:40 AM

That looks great Lyndsay,,, i just noticed you roof, is that how all vinyl roofs are with the gap around the edge to the gutter ? ive never noticed that before.

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69SS

05-03-2010, 07:47 AM

Yeah Gav they all have the gap, just stands out a lot more with the orange!

Cheers,

Twisted67

05-03-2010, 08:25 AM

Niiiiiiice!!! Now get it on the road will ya!!:p

Paul

RAW454

05-03-2010, 12:29 PM

Oh hell yeah. What's the wheel/tyre specs again mate? Rears look beef-o-rama...

69SS

05-03-2010, 05:49 PM

Ha ha.. Yeah im working on getting the beastie on the road. No excuses now, have the PS pump so..... Even my Wife keeps asking when are we going cruisin!

Wheel specs are Front 18 x 8, 245/40 and Rear 19 x 10 275/35 - the 30 series dosent have enough rubber IMO.

blackoutsteve

05-03-2010, 05:57 PM

Finally got the pump.. Wow, what a wait.
Did you buy a spare? :p

69SS

05-03-2010, 07:49 PM

Finally got the pump.. Wow, what a wait.
Did you buy a spare? :p

You are not going to believe this Steve. The afternoon before I left to come back to work I went into the local performance shop looking for some AN fittings. Whilst waiting for service I was wandering around in the shop as you do and found the exact PS pump I needed hidden on a shelf, and this one was polished as well. Couldnt believe it, the owner told me a guy ordered about a year ago and never picked it up. It was the same price as the one I got from the states as well. I think I may go back and get it as spare just to be sure! Been there all the time :mad:

69SS

16-04-2010, 10:18 PM

Thought I would throw an update up from what I achieved last month prior to going back to work – not as much as I wanted!

Managed to complete all the wring and fitted the PS pump and fired her up. Kicked over first time ( was a little worried as I pulled a lot of wiring off and also install a new 600hp fuel pump, which hadn’t been tested. Bled the brakes with my new power bleeder and took it for a spin. Felt unreal, even though we (wife and I ) only went for a spin around the block. First thing my wife said was, its very loud isnt it :rolleyes:

Parked it back up in the shed and found she was getting a little hot and the reverse lights weren't coming on, turned out the thermos weren't working, as wiring is not exactly my strong point I called an auto electrician, but he wasn’t available until late in the afternoon on the day before a flew back out to work. Anyway he fixed the thermos ( I had the relays wired up wrong - duh), didn’t get time to sort out the reverse lights.

Also discovered that I had orientated the emergency brake adjustment shaft too far out on the rear calipers (1986 Cad servile calipers and discs) meaning the rear discs where engage constantly – they were a little hot and smokey after my spin. Jacked it up and couldn’t move the wheels at all by hand – not good! :eek:

So next trip home after my surf trip plan is to fix the brakes and get the reverse lights working and she is over the pits.

This is taking a lot longer than I thought it would, mainly from me stuffing things up! :mad:

Here are a couple of before and after pics ( sorry about the rubbish quality phone pics ) of the new Fesler reverse lights installed. Much better fit than the originals and so much shinier :p

OEM - not such a great fit.
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Much better IMO
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Nev68

17-04-2010, 10:24 AM

Glad to hear you've got the car going.
I've had the same experience lately as everything seems to be taking much longer than it should ,usually work getting in the way, but you've gotta work (don't you?)
I like the lights, are they LED's?

tonner

17-04-2010, 10:48 AM

Just think of it all as character building Lindsay. Looking great.

Greg

TUFF68

17-04-2010, 11:23 AM

Just think of it all as character building Lindsay. Looking great.

Greg
That character building stuff never ends with these cars by the way ;)

Did the back tyres rub on the guards when you took it for a spin Lyndsay ?

AUSCAMARO

17-04-2010, 07:12 PM

Almost there eh Lyndsay... Good stuff mate. She's looking sweet with the rims!

69SS

17-04-2010, 08:27 PM

Nev, yes their LEDs I fitted Fesler LED taillights as well but I dont have a pic of those.

Greg, by the time I have finished my character will be pretty strong the way I am going ;-) !

Marty, I chickened out and fitted the the 17in Halibrand repros for the spin, not going to muck around with Rushforths until I get her regoed and do the brakes at the same time. Still a bit worried about rolling the guards.

AUSCAMARO

17-04-2010, 09:03 PM

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/1cut808/MASON/170420102168.jpg

Minature version almost.

69SS

17-04-2010, 09:18 PM

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/1cut808/MASON/170420102168.jpg

Minature version almost.

That's a cool model Mitch, I just bought one of ebay, but its not that flash :p

AUSCAMARO

17-04-2010, 10:44 PM

I've just got a couple of them ;)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/1cut808/MASON/170420102171.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/1cut808/MASON/170420102174.jpg

Nothing but Camaro's :D Maybe a couple of Ponti's and a Chevelle or two.

69SS

17-04-2010, 10:54 PM

Bloody hell Mitch thats some collection you have there. How long have you been collecting for ? I bet your young fella loves em, does he ever get to take them of of their boxes? :D

AUSCAMARO

17-04-2010, 10:57 PM

Hayden (my son) has more than me... When we go down the shops we have a look in toy isle of course and it's surprising how many Camaro's Hot Wheels produce..and we don't get anywhere near the amount they release in the US.

I don't go looking for them, but if I spot one then i'll grab it. Only started picking them up when I got my Camaro.

69SS

02-06-2010, 11:02 PM

Finally fitted!!!. After the drama of the last day, wacked on the Rushforths. Here are some pics boys. Going over the pits tomorrow after being cleared by the government and everyone else. :eek: Going to need at least 1 - 2" of drop in the rear end, what do you think?

Fitting the 17's for tomorrow and fingers crossed for pit clearance. :D

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qik66

02-06-2010, 11:14 PM

Nah! just get two fat mates to sit in the back!

cluxford

02-06-2010, 11:57 PM

tonner

03-06-2010, 12:33 AM

Looks fantastic, Lyndsay. Good luck with rego tomorrow.

Greg

blackoutsteve

03-06-2010, 06:29 AM

Looks great.. The ride height is perfect at is..

ElectricOrange69

03-06-2010, 08:51 AM

Very very very very nice...love it

Can I ask where you got the wheels from, tyre size and cost ? Is it tubbed ?

chevguy

03-06-2010, 09:33 AM

Looks great.. The ride height is perfect at is..

x2, I think it looks good the height it is.

69SS

03-06-2010, 10:02 AM

Thanks guys!! :D. You may have swayed me to keep the ride height as is. Looks like it will be pit day tomorrow now.Got a few things to get sorted around the house today while my wife is at work, whats one more day hey!

Especialy stoked that Blackout Steve likes it, not running dog dishes and all ;)

Warren the wheels are Rushforth super spokes from the states, quite a few of the boys on USM are running Rushforths.

-Front 18 x 8, 245/40
-Rear 19 x 10 275/35.

Jason Rushforth is a member on USM, drop him a PM for the latest pricing. They were around 3700AUD landed from memory. And no its not tubbed, but you have to make sure you have the right backspacing for the diff width and have standard wheel tub clearance. My diff is around an inch wider than standard and they will rub on the outer guard when cornering heavily. After rego the diff will be going in for narrowing.;)

Cheers,

ElectricOrange69

03-06-2010, 12:35 PM

I have some 2" lowering blocks which will come out of my car when the 9" goes in. If you want to see how it looks lowered without spending any money you are most welcome to try them on it.....

AUSCAMARO

03-06-2010, 06:01 PM

Awesome Lindsay.... Great to see it out in the light away from the shed!! G/Luck with the pits...

blackoutsteve

03-06-2010, 07:05 PM

Especialy stoked that Blackout Steve likes it, not running dog dishes and all ;)

Well, let's not get too excited. I said it looks great. I would have said it looks totally awesome if it had a set of dog-dishes of course.. :p :D
Seriously, yeah it looks fantastic and I think the ride height is perfect. It has a slightly aggressive rake which is what I think looks good and would be less than 1" . If you lower the rear, you'd need to lower the front.
2" off the rear would make it look like you pulled the engine!:p

Twisted67

03-06-2010, 09:13 PM

Looks awesome Lyndsay,time for a cruise on the weekend up to my place to get ya shirts i reckon.:D:D:D

Paul

TUFF68

04-06-2010, 02:53 PM

Looks great out in the sun with the Rushforths on Lyndsay, much better than in the shed on jack stands anyway :)

Have to agree with the others, no need to lower anything mate, stance is just right

I'll be waiting patiently for you to swing past my place for a another look if your heading up to Pauls on the weekend :D

69SS

04-06-2010, 06:03 PM

Alright first shot over the pits and not too bad, went to O'conner and a dude called Ian went over the car, really nice and fair bloke!.. Didn't start well as he goes where your engine number - instant fail !! Yikes :( ( thought I could get one there - seems it takes a few hours ). other fails - need the get rid of the LED tail lights-easy, u-bolts on the diff need to be changed, bell housing cover installed and my bloody wiper fuse went. So thats it!! super happy, but need to wait 7 weeks to get it done as I'm back to work on Tuesday and its a public holiday on monday. happy happy joy joy!!!

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Looks great out in the sun with the Rushforths on Lyndsay, much better than in the shed on jack stands anyway :)

Have to agree with the others, no need to lower anything mate, stance is just right

I'll be waiting patiently for you to swing past my place for a another look if your heading up to Pauls on the weekend :D

Marty you are so right, it does look a lot better in the light.. and have to agree now that the stance is spot on.. Will call in and say g'day when its actually legal, had a little peak out on the way home with the cops!!

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I have some 2" lowering blocks which will come out of my car when the 9" goes in. If you want to see how it looks lowered without spending any money you are most welcome to try them on it.....

Thanks Warren, think I will leave it as is, cheers

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Awesome Lindsay.... Great to see it out in the light away from the shed!! G/Luck with the pits...

Half way there mate, luck was with me and now just a few small issues to fix :D

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Well, let's not get too excited. I said it looks great. I would have said it looks totally awesome if it had a set of dog-dishes of course.. :p :D
Seriously, yeah it looks fantastic and I think the ride height is perfect. It has a slightly aggressive rake which is what I think looks good and would be less than 1" . If you lower the rear, you'd need to lower the front.
2" off the rear would make it look like you pulled the engine!:p

Yeah Steve the more I look at it the more me likey.. Might have to get some "special 18in steelies and dog dishes :D:p:eek:

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Looks awesome Lyndsay,time for a cruise on the weekend up to my place to get ya shirts i reckon.:D:D:D

Paul

Thanks Paul, will you be around tomorrow afternoon for my and the misses to pop over and pick the shirts up, plus have a squizz or two at the Camaro and Boat. Let me know, cheers

Twisted67

04-06-2010, 07:34 PM

Just give me a call when your on the way lyndsay so i make sure im home but yep shouldnt be a problem.

Paul

69SS

11-06-2010, 12:12 AM

Anyone know where I can order a Fly wheel dust cover for this set up.

LS6 / LS1 T56 - I have been scouring the net so I can have it when I get home but no joy! :(

AGGRO

11-06-2010, 12:29 AM

69SS

11-06-2010, 12:50 AM

wouldnt it be the same as any commodore from VT II onwards?? Maybe Dellow or CRS?

Or Summit in the states.

Car is looking awesome. People are going to hate me for this but I'm normally not a fan of vinyl tops (must be a generation thing) but that suits perfectly.

I would say so Rowan, just cant find anything online while Im away at work, i'll check Dellow and CRS.

Not usually fan of vinyl tops either mate, until now that is ;)

Nev68

11-06-2010, 02:07 PM

I would say so Rowan, just cant find anything online while Im away at work, i'll check Dellow and CRS.

Not usually fan of vinyl tops either mate, until now that is ;)

How about Suburban imports?
http://www.suburbanimports.com.au/otherparts.htm

69SS

11-06-2010, 05:05 PM

How about Suburban imports?
http://www.suburbanimports.com.au/otherparts.htm

Thanks Nev, I dropped them a mail and will wait and see what response I get.

69SS

05-08-2010, 01:23 PM

Finally an update... Got back from Holidays and work with 6 days until I leave for wprk again. So straight out to the shed. I ended up fabricating a flywheel cover out of 3mm plate ali as I couldnt buy one anywhere - turned out better than the original anyway. Also built two new rear exhaust hangers using the original rear mounting points for dual exhaust - ( one of the defects was the the tail pipe hitting the leaf ).

Fabricated front brake line retainers to replace the clamps I was using ( they didnt like them!).

Went back to the pits yesterday and had a different inspector who went through it in more detail than last time.. I was packing it and thought another fail coming up !! He found a little bit of movement in the lower right ball joint, so I thought I was done and time to go home with my tail between my legs. Anyway to cut a long story short its finally licenced :-):D:D:D:D

Driving home from the pits I was pulled over by the cops as I hadn't fitted the plates, but they where really cool and just wanted a look.

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As there was the play in the ball joint I decided to fit the Global West LCA's I have had sitting in the shed for ages.. What a PITA that was.

Here is Pic after I fitted the plates :). Next is the Baer brakes and then I'm done until stage 2 and 3 !!!

Cheers,

Twisted67

05-08-2010, 01:25 PM

Congrats Lyndsay,seeya out on the road soon!!:D:D:D

Paul

69SS

05-08-2010, 01:29 PM

Congrats Lyndsay,seeya out on the road soon!!:D:D:D

Paul

Sure will Paul, will you be around tomorrow? Still need to grab those tinnie holders.

Twisted67

05-08-2010, 01:32 PM

Sure will Paul, will you be around tomorrow? Still need to grab those tinnie holders.

Yeah mate just give me a call 1/2 hr before so i can make sure im home.

Paul

chevguy

05-08-2010, 01:35 PM

congrats mate, car is looking great as well.

TUFF68

05-08-2010, 02:31 PM

. Anyway to cut a long story short its finally licenced :-):D:D:D:D

about time Lyndsay, congrats mate :)

69SS

05-08-2010, 02:36 PM

Certainly is about time!! Thanks guys, now Im heading out for a cruise around the beach front and then fit the brakes tonight. ( if the mrs will let me! ) ;)

S[_]SPECT

05-08-2010, 03:01 PM

Yeeee Haarrrrr...
Finally..
Grats Lyndsay...
I bet any chance you get now.. it'll be " ohh.. lets take the Camaro ??"

Onya Mate.

L88racer

05-08-2010, 03:13 PM

Congrats Lyndsay, its a great feeling when you get to drive a newly registered car. Enjoy your cruising!
Cars looking great.

tonner

05-08-2010, 03:49 PM

Awsome Lyndsay, Now don't get picked up for hooning.:D:D:D

Greg

69SS

05-08-2010, 05:05 PM

Just back from my first cruise. Was bloody fantastic, so stoked :D:D:D:D:D

Thanks again Guys, all the help I have had from USM has made a huge difference.

Going top be hard to not get done for hooning ;) :eek:

blackoutsteve

05-08-2010, 05:19 PM

Going top be hard to not get done for hooning ;) :eek:

If you get done, make it for a worthy reason! :D

Well done.

S[_]SPECT

05-08-2010, 05:34 PM

Just not too worthy..
It could be a "crushing" experience

blackoutsteve

05-08-2010, 05:42 PM

SPECT;43375']Just not too worthy..
It could be a "crushing" experience

:p

Put a revolver in the glove box just in case they come for you. ;)

69SS

05-08-2010, 08:17 PM

How about a 9mm that would sort them out :-) man I'm loving driving this thing :-)

cluxford

05-08-2010, 10:36 PM

Well done Lyndsay, I am so jealous...I'm so getting itchy feet for mine to be done...this month chalks up 3 years for me that the car was delivered to the shop...time to get done !!!!!

WILD68

05-08-2010, 11:59 PM

Congrats mate finally after all your hard work ya can start enjoyin it.:)

RAW454

06-08-2010, 08:15 PM

Lyndsay, I consulted my clairvoyant and see two things in your immediate future: Huge grins & more pix on this thread :D:D Congrats man. Must be over the moon & more to come! ENJOY!! ;):cool:

69SS

06-08-2010, 10:01 PM

Well done Lyndsay, I am so jealous...I'm so getting itchy feet for mine to be done...this month chalks up 3 years for me that the car was delivered to the shop...time to get done !!!!!

Not long now Chris. We will need to see a pic of you standing in front of your "new" baby grinning like a Cheshire cat !. :)

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Congrats mate finally after all your hard work ya can start enjoyin it.:)

Thanks Jamie. Time to enjoy indeed.:D

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Lyndsay, I consulted my clairvoyant and see two things in your immediate future: Huge grins & more pix on this thread :D:D Congrats man. Must be over the moon & more to come! ENJOY!! ;):cool:

Deano, the grins are just ridiculous, felt like a big kid and couldn't wipe the smile off my face all day. :D:D

69SS

06-08-2010, 10:10 PM

Fitted the brakes today, but run out of time so didn't get to bleed the system and go for a spin. They fitted perfect and should stop her quite nicely, shimming them was a bit of a pain, but not too bad.

Unfortunately I also found this cracked tie rod tube (is that the right name?) Lucky this didn't let go when I was driving, anyone seen this happen before?? looks like it might have happened when I lowered the jack after fitting the new LCA.

No more updates for another month, 3am pick up for work :(

Sorry about the bad phone pics, my camera died..
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LS3 HQ

08-08-2010, 01:10 PM

Congrats on rego mate, looks dam nice with those wheels. Your going to burn through some fuel and tyres now hey.

Luke

69SS

10-08-2010, 12:30 AM

Congrats on rego mate, looks dam nice with those wheels. Your going to burn through some fuel and tyres now hey.

Luke

Thanks Luke, just need to replace the broken tie rod tube with some Baer trackers and i'll be good to go when I get home. May even make a cruise one of these days:D

kamaro

11-09-2010, 04:37 PM

Seen this coming out of Secret Harbour Drive onto Man bypass rd Friday arvo, Looks killa on the road Lyndsay. Good to see some old school muscle out and about.

69SS

11-09-2010, 04:42 PM

Seen this coming out of Secret Harbour Drive onto Man bypass rd Friday arvo, Looks killa on the road Lyndsay. Good to see some old school muscle out and about.

Thanks Rob, Just got back from having the alignment done down at West Coast Wheels, Brad and his boys did a great job at a great price considering the time it took. Thanks for recommending them.

I must have done 150km's on Friday :)

USA-69Z

11-09-2010, 05:24 PM

c'mom Lyndsay wheres the pics of the car now its on the road ????

your holding out on us! :D

69SS

11-09-2010, 06:06 PM

c'mom Lyndsay wheres the pics of the car now its on the road ????

your holding out on us! :D

Yeah maybe mate.... Just kidding, I'll get some decent ones either today and tomorrow and post them up, weather has gone to poop today.

I went and saw the dent dude yesterday hoping that he might be able to pull the dents on the guards, but he doesn't think its achievable. Looks like a complete re-spray for both guards. Bit pissed about this, but what can I do. Apart from this I am super happy.

With new rear brakes fitted the tyres fit up in the guards really nice, about 10mm clearance on either side. The hats on the new rotors are 8mm thinner than the old cast iron jobbies!

Cheers,

kamaro

13-09-2010, 12:14 AM

No worries Lyndsay, Brad has always done my work and looked after me and my rides, Hope it's all good for you.

69SS

14-09-2010, 11:57 AM

Went down the beach yesterday arvo and took a few snaps of the nearly finished product, I guess these things are never really 100% finished !!

Looks like I'm going to have to have the guards resprayed, the dent dude didnt think he would be able to pull them as they are along the lower panel fold. Still get angry thinking about this, drives me nuts! :mad:
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USA-69Z

14-09-2010, 12:13 PM

Looks bloody fantastic mate ! those rims / tires sit real nice in that 2nd shot.

Gav:)

AUSCAMARO

14-09-2010, 01:00 PM

Looking MIGHTY FINE there Lyndsay...

Man, those brakes are firggin HUGE!!

Question: What wheels did you run to get it over the pits?

Mitch

69SS

14-09-2010, 01:20 PM

Looks bloody fantastic mate ! those rims / tires sit real nice in that 2nd shot.

Gav:)

Thanks Gav, pretty happy with it mate, have you been out and about in yours much?

L88racer

14-09-2010, 02:11 PM

Looks great Lyndsay, enjoy your cruisin!

USA-69Z

14-09-2010, 04:13 PM

Thanks Gav, pretty happy with it mate, have you been out and about in yours much?

No havnt driven mine at all yet ..It goes for some new bigger diameter and better fitting headers on saturday , he wants it for a week..Then needs a full wheel align with the new front end..It should be ready then? i think?

69SS

14-09-2010, 05:48 PM

Looking MIGHTY FINE there Lyndsay...

Man, those brakes are firggin HUGE!!

Question: What wheels did you run to get it over the pits?

Mitch

They pull it up really nice. :D Still bedding them in though, s I haven't been able to really stomp on them yet.

I ran the 17in Halibrand replicas top go over the pits, no issues at all with that set up.

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Looks great Lyndsay, enjoy your cruisin!

Thanks Rowan, just got back from a cruise up to Freo and back, perfect day for it :)

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No havnt driven mine at all yet ..It goes for some new bigger diameter and better fitting headers on saturday , he wants it for a week..Then needs a full wheel align with the new front end..It should be ready then? i think?

Not too long now then mate. Its amazing what a difference the new front made on my mine as well as a decent alignment. Feels like a totally different car!

YenkoSC

14-09-2010, 07:17 PM

That has a killer stance Lyndsay! Shame about the guard though :(

Nev68

14-09-2010, 07:18 PM

.........., I guess these things are never really 100% finished !!

Car is looking veeery nice!

I think you are right, they are never finished.

cluxford

14-09-2010, 07:30 PM

Those wheels look even better in the sun....looking fantastic Lyndsay, just don't let that guard fix end up in a full rebuild....(ah hmmm Gav)

TUFF68

15-09-2010, 11:24 AM

Looks awesome Lyndsay, rims suit the car perfectly and the stance is spot on :cool:

69SS

15-09-2010, 12:39 PM

Thanks for all the kind words guys. I'm going to see a few people today / tomorrow about quoting on the guards, probably just means pulling the front clip :eek: which scares the bejezzas out of me, oh well it will be a good opportunity to get the sub frames blasted and powder coated, and fir the bulkhead connectors for the LS harness, its run through the firewall at the moment and I hate the way it looks.

Also need to either have the exhaust modified, or have a new 3in stainless system fitted - the rear tyres are rubbing during heavy cornering :(

Cheers,

ElectricOrange69

15-09-2010, 12:52 PM

Car looks great Lyndsay - looking forward to seeing it properly one day.

PS Just pull the front clip - now why does that sound familiar to me :rolleyes:

6t8

15-09-2010, 04:17 PM

Looking damn fine mate !!!

69SS

15-09-2010, 05:29 PM

Car looks great Lyndsay - looking forward to seeing it properly one day.

PS Just pull the front clip - now why does that sound familiar to me :rolleyes:

Thanks Warren, Just got back from seeing clayton and he thinks he can sort it out without pulling the front clip off :D. I'll drop it around to him just before I go back to work in 3 weeks!

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Looks awesome Lyndsay, rims suit the car perfectly and the stance is spot on :cool:

Thanks Marty, i'm pretty happy with the stance now, sits very nice and not too low as to make it impossible to drive. I'll be up your way tomorrow if you are around I will pop in.

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Looking damn fine mate !!!

Cheers Barry, looking forward to finally seeing your 68 one of these days as well!!

blackoutsteve

15-09-2010, 06:05 PM

Front clip is just 12 bolts.. Not scary. Just get plenty of help.

69SS

15-09-2010, 06:43 PM

Front clip is just 12 bolts.. Not scary. Just get plenty of help.

Maybe not for you Steve, but it makes me a little nervous, first time and all. Looks like I can hold off until I pull the engine next year anyway :)

TUFF68

15-09-2010, 08:32 PM

Thanks Marty, i'm pretty happy with the stance now, sits very nice and not too low as to make it impossible to drive. I'll be up your way tomorrow if you are around I will pop in

Damn, unfortunately i won't be in the shed/office much tomorrow. My driver is on holiday's so will be out steering the big rig for the rest of the week. Weekend maybe ??

69SS

15-09-2010, 10:29 PM

Damn, unfortunately i won't be in the shed/office much tomorrow. My driver is on holiday's so will be out steering the big rig for the rest of the week. Weekend maybe ??

Man I have the full family set up going on for the weekend.. Soon dude soon..

J.J.

16-09-2010, 02:53 PM

looks killer, but ass end needs to come down a touch

tonner

16-09-2010, 07:04 PM

Looking fantastic Lyndsay, I got a quick look at it the other day, you where heading the other way, near Thomas Rd, on Rockingham Rd, I nearly snapped my Neck.

Greg

69SS

16-09-2010, 09:13 PM

looks killer, but ass end needs to come down a touch

I'm up and down about lowering it 1/2" in the rear.. It has a nice rake, worried that it will look too flat with the drop, plus I need to wait on the new exhaust that clears a little better. I am now thinking that I should get a set of 18in x 9.5in for the rear, not 100% sold on the 19 x 10's.

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Looking fantastic Lyndsay, I got a quick look at it the other day, you where heading the other way, near Thomas Rd, on Rockingham Rd, I nearly snapped my Neck.

Greg

Thanks Greg, nice to be out on the road!! Went for a cruise with Bec, great day, just couldnt fine a place for lunch that meet the parking criteria for the camaro :p

RAW454

17-09-2010, 10:00 AM

I'm up and down about lowering it 1/2" in the rear.. It has a nice rake, worried that it will look too flat with the drop Don't listen to Josh mate.. he's used to dragging around a zee German boxer engine in zee boot ;):D.
Plus check how his crew wear their pants.. 6459(Though.. double-standard anyone?)6461 :D

Looks bloody awesome mate. Must be stoked. :cool::cool:

69SS

17-09-2010, 10:08 AM

Deano, your post cracked me up. Sitting here with a big stupid smile on my face!

Twisted67

17-09-2010, 08:50 PM

Lookin good there Lyndsay,are you happy or what??

:D:D

Paul

69SS

17-09-2010, 11:00 PM

Lookin good there Lyndsay,are you happy or what??

:D:D

Paul

Can't wipe the smile off my face Paul, we need to catch up and go for a cruise. :):D

I have it booked in next week to have a new 3in stainless exhaust fitted. Chris kindly said he will help me sort out some of my panel gaps and a few other small issues, that have been bugging me. :)

Also ordered a new radiator from Browns radiators as the Becool one its currently running has sprung a leak on one of the bracket welds, plus its also a little small for the application. :rolleyes:

camaro_1967rs

21-09-2010, 12:52 AM

Hey Deano how do you get your pants to stay up with a bod like that?:confused: http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6461&d=1284678003

RAW454

21-09-2010, 09:47 AM

Hey Deano how do you get your pants to stay up with a bod like that?:confused:Surprisingly, is not me in the pic Paul. Though my pants did indeed try to remove themselves (in a manner of speaking) when I first saw that chassis.. :p:D

69SS

25-09-2010, 08:43 PM

Just a quick update.

Had the new exhaust fitted on Thursday / Friday and picked it up yesterday afternoon, it looks and sounds unreal, completely different in fact. I had it painted flat black and it really looks nice and stealthy - except for the polished magnaflow mufflers :)

With the helpof Chris (68camro) fitted the Aluminum sill trims, re shimmed the rear calipers - they were out a few thou causing them to rub on the rotors. Also fitted the drum in hat park brake shoes - I now have a functioning park brake!

Going to give it a bit of detail tomorrow and then head up the hills for a cruise and hopefully get some decent pics to post.

I'm hoping to get the new radiator next week and that will be the next addition.

Cheers,

AUSCAMARO

25-09-2010, 10:34 PM

Awesome Lyndsay.... Bet your wrapped!!

69SS

11-10-2010, 06:19 PM

Hi guys, not really a build update, but I have made a few "sensible" decisions regarding phase two of the build - no more HP LSX at this stage!

I have decided against the engine upgrade for a number of reasons, first I will need a new rear end first to handle the HP, and secondly finances ( and my wife ) dictate that I should pay some more off the mortgage - smart thinking really! Also I have had a chat or two with people that have a lot more muscle car experience the me that made me see the light. I think I have enough HP at the moment for me to handle. Making the car handle better and more comfortable for the occupants seems like a smarter priority for me. :p

This is the forward plan I have mapped out - subject to change as always!

Step 1) - Probably do this in November, if time permits!

1) Remove the seats carpet etc, paint the floor in POR15, lay dynamat, diner liner etc - similar to Blackout Steve, but not as extreme
2) Fit the new AAW harness, near dash and Autometer gauges
3) Fit new ST2 seats from Arizen and Morris 3 point belts - ordered a set trimmed in comfortweave same as the current deluxe interior
4) Build a custom centre console out of ali and have it covered

Step 2) - Place order last week 12-16 weeks delivery

1) Install G-link 4 bar rear end c/w FAB 9 diff and new axles - should arrive just after Christmas

Step 3) - Next winter as this will take me some time

1) Remove the front end, blast the sub frame, fully weld and paint
2) Remove the factory AC and install the vintage air IV system
3) Clean up the engine bay, hide all the wiring and hoses, fit Mil spec bulkhead connectors in the trans tunnel to hide the LS wiring
4) CAM upgrade and tune, hide the coils and billet valve covers
3) Refit the front end and replace all the fasteners with a Prodigy SS kit.

That will be it then for a few years, except for the usual bits and pieces that I wont be happy with lol. :eek:

What do you guys think? Does it make sense, I have around 420hp at the moment and with a Cam and tune should ( fingers crossed ) get around 450hp!

Nev68

11-10-2010, 06:32 PM

Sounds like a plan Lyndsay.
There's more to these cars that just a ton of HP up front.
As you imply, no point in having tons of grunt if evrything behind the donk craps itself.

I wish I could have put an LS1 or LS2 in mine but I wanted to keep it LH drive.
I think it's a great and smart transplant and yours shouild be even better with your planned upgrades.

RAW454

11-10-2010, 07:49 PM

Gonna schedule some driving time in there bro? ;) Sounds wicked.. Go for it :)

tonner

11-10-2010, 08:53 PM

Sounds like a great plan Lyndsay. Its really easy for it to get out of hand, I know first hand and nothing happens.

Greg

cluxford

11-10-2010, 10:33 PM

Sounds like a great plan Lyndsay. Its really easy for it to get out of hand, I know first hand and nothing happens.

Greg

Out of hand? Surely not Greg, how did your's start, you went to check the water level in the radiator, next thing you are building one of the most wicked camaro's on the planet....

Lyndsay, that's a bit more than some minor fine tuning, if you want to go more power later all that work will be a good platform from where to start....

L88racer

11-10-2010, 11:32 PM

Hi Lyndsay

Good plan and the things you plan to do will make the car a better driver and more enjoyable, get stuck into it!

69SS

12-10-2010, 12:25 AM

All right thanks guys, this is exactly what I has wanting to hear. All the orders have been placed today. :eek:

I dont want to have it totally off the road until the winter, when I pull the front end off. Stepx one and two should be doable in a week a piece during my time off and I want to get as much driving in as possible in between during the next few months.

Just super stoked that my wife agreed to these "last" few upgrades, it wouldn't have happened if it wasnt for the strong AUD, I managed to get 97c on the Prodigy and Arizen orders :):)

tonner

12-10-2010, 01:43 AM

69SS

12-10-2010, 02:32 AM

It's always good to keep the war office on side. hopefully that dollar keeps rising.

Greg

To right Greg, makes a huuuge difference :p

AUSCAMARO

12-10-2010, 03:11 AM

Keep it coming Lyndsay.... Means more parts for my build.... Hmmm 12bolt and disc brake rear.... ;)

TUFF68

12-10-2010, 12:02 PM

I think I have enough HP at the moment for me to handle.

You can never have too much HP Lyndsay :D ......and yes, it will easily get out of hand quickly, just ask a number of people on here

Have to agree though, alway's a good idea to keep the very understanding wife on side ;)

S[_]SPECT

12-10-2010, 12:10 PM

Sounds like a good plan Lyndsay...
Just make sure you dont go and buy yourself a plasma cutter... Look what happened to Greg's :eek:

http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/showpost.php?p=18344&postcount=76

tonner

12-10-2010, 12:49 PM

SPECT;47369']Sounds like a good plan Lyndsay...
Just make sure you dont go and buy yourself a plasma cutter... Look what happened to Greg's :eek:

http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/showpost.php?p=18344&postcount=76

Alright Birchy, be nice.

Greg

S[_]SPECT

12-10-2010, 01:05 PM

:D:rolleyes::cool:

69SS

12-10-2010, 04:24 PM

You can never have too much HP Lyndsay :D ......and yes, it will easily get out of hand quickly, just ask a number of people on here

Have to agree though, alway's a good idea to keep the very understanding wife on side ;)
You're not wrong Marty on both accounts, and I dont want to ahve it off the road for more than two weeks at one time :o.

Anyway I can always look a slowly putting togther a motor, a set of heads here and crank there ;):D

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SPECT;47369']Sounds like a good plan Lyndsay...
Just make sure you dont go and buy yourself a plasma cutter... Look what happened to Greg's :eek:

http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/showpost.php?p=18344&postcount=76

Funny you should mention that Birchy, I was actually thinking of getting a Plasma cutter - I can get a good deal through a mate at BOC, just to make those small jobs easier ;)

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Keep it coming Lyndsay.... Means more parts for my build.... Hmmm 12bolt and disc brake rear.... ;)

Don't have a 12 bolt Mitch, but will have a set of GW 2in lowered multi's and small bearing 9in with seville 11in discs ;) Keeping the centre as thats going in the new diff. :D

blackoutsteve

12-10-2010, 04:57 PM

1) Remove the seats carpet etc, paint the floor in POR15, lay dynamat, diner liner etc - similar to Blackout Steve, but not as extreme..

Don't skimp on this stuff Lindsay.. It's real easy and relatively cheap to install.
What I am doing is by no means "extreme".
Just don't stop at the Dynamat Xtreme. When used on it's own, it's not the best product for the job. ;)

69SS

12-10-2010, 05:12 PM

Don't skimp on this stuff Lindsay.. It's real easy and relatively cheap to install.
What I am doing is by no means "extreme".
Just don't stop at the Dynamat Xtreme. When used on it's own, it's not the best product for the job. ;)

I won't be skimping Steve. I just won't be going as in depth as you ;), I don't plan on doing the roof of the trunk liner - may do the trunk at a later date. Just the main floor pan and firewall at this stage while I have the interior out, and probably the doors. I'm also plan on fitting Dynaliner and Dynapad to complete the job. I read that article that you posted on sound deadening and it all makes a lot of sense. I just want to remove some of the rattle, road noise and heat, and generally make if feel more solid.

AUSCAMARO

13-10-2010, 02:41 AM

Don't have a 12 bolt Mitch, but will have a set of GW 2in lowered multi's and small bearing 9in with seville 11in discs ;) Keeping the centre as thats going in the new diff. :D

Even Better ;)

jj68chev

31-10-2010, 02:07 PM

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06-12-2010, 09:46 PM

69SS

08-12-2010, 12:01 AM

i wondered how you pic'd my Rushforths straight off on my Buick i had never realised you had the same rims...dammit and we are nearly in the same suburb
Spud from machine shop only told me tonight you had the same wheels when i went for quick spin around the block to his house

They are a nice wheel, look great on the Buick mate. We will need to get pics of both of them together and send them to Jason. Say g'day to spud when you see him next.

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this is a super nice car. If I ask the guy who bought it from the states he can supply the same photo but with me standing in front of it, I was there LOL

Yeah its not a bad ride Justin, keeps me smiling anyway. I'll post some new pics from Jordan once the next addition of PSC comes out :D

Rex

30-01-2011, 10:19 PM

Lyndsay Just saw your car in PSC.
Looks sweet bro, when you going to have me over to look at that Denon for ya? I'm dying to see Yeti in the flesh..lol

69SS

31-01-2011, 07:02 PM

Lyndsay Just saw your car in PSC.
Looks sweet bro, when you going to have me over to look at that Denon for ya? I'm dying to see Yeti in the flesh..lol

Thanks Rex. Mate your are welcome to come over any time, I am not sure when I will be home at this stage as I work in Cairo and we have a few sercurity issues over here at the moment - I maybe getting evacutated in the next day or two.

We have been in lock down at our apartments with no internet, I just came in to the office this morning to grap my PC and hard drives, but I wont have connectivity when I leave again!!

Anyway, I will giver you a call when I get home.

Cheers,

Lyndsay

69SS

23-03-2011, 10:01 PM

Bit of update on the mods and additions completed in the last few months - sorry about the crap iphone pics!!.

Fitted new Arizen ST2 front seats in OEM vinyl / comfortweave, pic below only shows one seat and is kind crappy from my iphone. They are super comfy and hold you in place really well around twisties - not to everyone's taste, but I like them ( they where meant to come without harness holes, but they screwed the order up ). I also fitted Morris 3 point belts at the same which feel much better than the old lap belts - cant recommend these enough!

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Also cut out holes for the gauges in the Anvil dash insert that I have had for quite a while, this was a PITA due to it being CF. Again I like the look, but it will definitely not be everyone's taste ( they screwed this order up as well as they where meant to be satin and not gloss, but I can always rub it back with a fine grade wet and dry. It has a full inventory of Autometer Ultra light II's covering fuel pressure, oil pressure, fuel, water temp, oil temp and amps. To complete the look I will be removing the wood grain and replacing with either real CF or just plain black ( don't worry I won't be destroying the original wood grain stuff :p ) The new dash wont be fitted until I remove the front clip in winter to tidy the engine bay up as this will also include installing the new AAW wiring kit and sound deadening the interior.

8451

I had it dyno tuned and a new polished intake pipe fitted back in February and it pulled 370rwhp, while not earth shattering by any means I can really feel the difference. Plus is actually idles and sounds like a muscle car :D. I had a couple of overheating issues as well ( boiled over at Big Als on the way in ) turned out I had a pair of dodgy relays which I replaced.

Still waiting on the new rear end and Vintage Air AC, but hopefully I will have that before winter really sets in. That's about it for now, still a long way to go! :rolleyes:

Cheers,

Lyndsay

AUSCAMARO

24-03-2011, 12:26 AM

Looking the goods Lyndsay!!

69SS

25-03-2011, 12:10 AM

Thanks Mitch, its getting there one step at a time.

USA-69Z

25-03-2011, 10:18 AM

Hey Lyndsay , thats funny what you said about anvil getting that finish wrong as all my anvil bits were the opposite to what i ordered too..I wanted gloss and got flat ..
Its lookin fantastic mate ,, very pro tourer or resto mod as the yanks now say.. but you do need a bunch of good quality pics of her for this thread.
stay cool !

Gav

tezza101

25-03-2011, 11:15 AM

http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6461&d=1284678003

how'd everyone skip over this ?? :p

tonner

25-03-2011, 11:52 AM

That pic is a cracker :D

Greg

69SS

25-03-2011, 05:09 PM

Thats the best pic of the thread thanks to Deano :)

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Hey Lyndsay , thats funny what you said about anvil getting that finish wrong as all my anvil bits were the opposite to what i ordered too..I wanted gloss and got flat ..
Its lookin fantastic mate ,, very pro tourer or resto mod as the yanks now say.. but you do need a bunch of good quality pics of her for this thread.
stay cool !

Gav

Gav, I know what you mean mate, I went back and forth with Anvil a cr*p load, and even then they triple charged my visa card until I sorted that out on top of sending the wrong stuff. Still a very nice product though.

I'll get some good quality pics up when I get home, I'll ask the Mrs to do it, she is much better at taking pics than me ;). Ive been meaning to do it for ages!

Cheers,

69SS

28-05-2011, 05:49 AM

Not much to report on build updates, still waiting on the G-link four bar, coil overs, Fab 9in, vintage air IV blah blah. But I do have some better quality pics thanks to Jordon Leist. I know I have been a little slack with these :o:D

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/_DSC1397.jpg

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/_DSC1419.jpg

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/_DSC1434.jpg

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/_DSC1372.jpg

Hopefully, I'll be able to pull the front end in the next few months and clean up the engine bay - once I get my order from the states :eek:

ElectricOrange69

28-05-2011, 10:00 AM

Great looking photos Lyndsay :)

Nev68

28-05-2011, 10:25 AM

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/_DSC1372.jpg

Nice photos Lyndsay, I really like this one.

L88racer

28-05-2011, 10:35 AM

Really nice pics, Lyndsay. The wheels look great with the colour of the car. Is that hugger orange or a custom orange?

Rowan

Boondie

28-05-2011, 01:17 PM

Cool pics Lyndsay, Mine has finally arrived would be good to catch up when your back in town as your in the same suburb.

Cheers

blackoutsteve

28-05-2011, 05:41 PM

Great pics there Lindsay.. Love the black vinyl roof and SS hood. Love the RS grill too. Looks Schweeet! :D

Is that an Endura bumper or a painted steel with flush-mounted bolts?

69SS

28-05-2011, 06:14 PM

Great looking photos Lyndsay :)

Thanks Warren, our two cars togther would make a decent photo op, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh with nthe new wheels, its going to look tough as!!

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Nice photos Lyndsay, I really like this one.

Yeah that is one of my fav's to Nev, I'll post a few more from the shoot tonight when I get on my personal pc. cheers

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Really nice pics, Lyndsay. The wheels look great with the colour of the car. Is that hugger orange or a custom orange?

Rowan

Thanks Rowan. The colour is Hugger orange, the lighting and sunset gave it a tinge of red,cheers

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Cool pics Lyndsay, Mine has finally arrived would be good to catch up when your back in town as your in the same suburb.

Cheers

Cheers Mark, I home mid next month, I'll drop you a Pm when I home to have a lookie at your new wheels. Looks sweet in the pics!

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Great pics there Lindsay.. Love the black vinyl roof and SS hood. Love the RS grill too. Looks Schweeet! :D

Is that an Endura bumper or a painted steel with flush-mounted bolts?

The pics came up a treat, Jordan is great at what he does. The SS hood and RS grill are one of the horniest options for the 69 IMHO.

The bumper is an Endura, and its original, I checked it against the info at camaro.org.net. :D

69SS

09-06-2011, 02:32 AM

During the last cruise the Mrs and I went on we finally decided that we'd had enough of the 1980ish "stereo" and what I think are the original 69 speakers - AM radio rocks... not. SO while sitting offshore waiting for the drilling boys to do their thing I decided to do some online research. I ended up ordering a set of Focal K2 165KRX2 splits for the front, Hertz HER-HCX 690 6 x 9's for the parcel shelf and two JL Audio HD amps, HD 600/4 and HD 750/1. The speakers were ordered from the UK and the amps from the US. Its weird, amps are cheaper in the US and speakers are cheaper in the UK, go figure!

Now I just got to work out how to fit it out while keeping it clean and not making the trunk look all doof doof, riceamatic.

I still need to order a decent Head unit and sub in oz, at this stage thinking of going with an Alpine INA-W900E - GPS,DVD,IPOD blah blah, the US and UK head units are not ideal in oz for various reasons, plus the weight of the sub rules out any chance of a decent shipping rate.

Some time back I ordered a set Screaming performance kick panels that are designed for 6.5in splits as I don't fancy cutting up my door panels, plus according to the "experts" the acoustics / axis from the kicks is meant to be much better than from the doors. These will shipping with my rear suspension, so it might be a while before I can get them fitted. :(

In the mean time I plan on stripping out the interior and fitting the Luxuryliner and Damplifier Pro, once I get home that is.

Stay tuned for updates, I hope! :eek:

RAW454

09-06-2011, 10:14 AM

Great stuff Lynds - Glad I'm not the only bloke who loves thumpin audio in muscle ;) Mad pix btw - so tuff!

camaro_1967rs

09-06-2011, 04:19 PM

Lindsay, been meaning to ask you for a while now; what's a YETI, or why did you call your thread this:confused:?

69SS

09-06-2011, 06:52 PM

Great stuff Lynds - Glad I'm not the only bloke who loves thumpin audio in muscle ;) Mad pix btw - so tuff!

Too true Deano, I love the sound of that V8 gurgle - but sometimes you just got have some decent tunes to cruise with.

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Lindsay, been meaning to ask you for a while now; what's a YETI, or why did you call your thread this:confused:?

Paul, its nothing to exciting I am afraid. Yeti is a nickname that I have had since I was in primary school and still have, so I thought why not carry on the tradition with the Camaro. Originally I was going to go with "JUICED" or "JUICED UP" but the powers that be wouldn't approve the plates,as they believed it was inappropriate as it supported DUI, bloody lunatics!! :eek:

Cheers,

69SS

25-09-2011, 04:57 AM

Thought it was time for an update.

Currently back at work in Cairo, then off to the US of A for four weeks, NYC, San Fran, Hwy 1, LA, Arizona and then off to SEMA, cant wait. I'll be heading straight back to work from the US, so wont be back in Oz until early December – this means I’m going to have to wait a while to get the Camaro back on the road after stage II.

I managed to get a little done before I had to fly out, basically only stripping the interior in readiness for fittiing the following.

- AAW full wiring kit
- Vintage Air IV
- Custom console
- Second Skin DamplifierPro and Luxuryliner Pro - similar to dynamat products
- POR15 the floor
- Anvil dash and Autometer gauges
- Mild sound audio system

Also plan on pulling the front clip and generally tiding up the engine bay, painting the underside of the floor pan with either POR15 of a bedliner. I have the ok from the Mrs to spend 2-3 full time weeks on this with the professional help of the Banjup custom crew ( Chris S ) :):D

This will be followed by fitting the Chris Alston 4 link G-link, if it ever arrives!!

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/IMG_0842.jpg

All original jute and sticky tar stuff

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/IMG_0839.jpg
Any idea what the purple cable does, its runs from the battery + directly to the Amp gauge with a 20 amp fuse??
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/IMG_0836.jpg

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/IMG_0846.jpg

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/IMG_0847.jpg

Getting there, still needs POR 15 cleaner and prep.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/IMG_0843.jpg

This my my dog Cooper, apparently he likes the taste seam filler, tar and jute , made for some interesting yard clean ups the next day :eek::eek: and a yelping dog :rolleyes:

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/IMG_0850.jpg

THe Audio system, will be building a custom trunk install and bought some screaming perfomance kick panels for the Focal splits.. Bloody nice product from SP

Well thats it until December

chevguy

25-09-2011, 09:58 AM

S[_]SPECT

25-09-2011, 01:18 PM

B+ wire will be for your EFI computer.. (unless there is a separate one for that too)
Not sure why it would go to AMP guage though.

stuart

25-09-2011, 08:05 PM

Whats the issue with the rear end Lyndsay i thought you should have by now.

69SS

25-09-2011, 08:34 PM

we will have to catch up in Vegas lyndsay. Might have to organize a usm get together for all coming. Maybe Halloween at freemont again. You must be champing at the bit to get back to the car:D
20 amp protected purple wire is obviously a power feed, maybe an accessories wire so the amp works if the car is off?

Sounds good Ken, I'll PM my US mobile number when I get there. I think Birchy is right, it must be for the EFI on the LS. I think it must be routed via the console and into the harness.

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SPECT;74814']B+ wire will be for your EFI computer.. (unless there is a separate one for that too)
Not sure why it would go to AMP guage though.

That sounds spot on Birchy.. Will need to figure it out when I pull the harness apart and replace it.

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Whats the issue with the rear end Lyndsay i thought you should have by now.

Issue was the vendor didn't place the orders with the manufactures until I chased it up. Lots off confusion on their side.

The Vintage Air IV has arrived and the packing date / QAQC sheet was dated July 2011, thats when I chased the whole order up for the 5th time - I would say that is when the order was sent to Chris Alston for the rear, so it had to be built. I little annoyed, but what can I do. Part of the order arrived on Sep 5th, the the rest due in November, I hope!! :mad:

blackoutsteve

25-09-2011, 09:26 PM

camaro_1967rs

25-09-2011, 10:28 PM

The purple wire is certainly not OE, because your battery is in the trunk.. Who fitted the battery back there? Perhaps you should ask them. If it goes to the amp gauge, then it's for the amp gauge, right?
The only purple OE wire that heads into the trunk is to power a rear window defogger.

I have a single PINK OR PURPLE wire going to the boot, noticed this afternoon, mine is for the mercury switched boot light when fitted, soon.

69SS

25-09-2011, 10:39 PM

I am pretty sure its for the EFI system, when it connects it makes a whirring noise from somewhere on the engine - very technical huh! Will check this out in detail when I get home, before fitting the new wiring harness.

blackoutsteve

25-09-2011, 10:50 PM

I have a single PINK OR PURPLE wire going to the boot, noticed this afternoon, mine is for the mercury switched boot light when fitted, soon.

Trunk lamp in 67s piggy backs onto the tail lamp harness at the latch. No need for an additional feed. ;)
See RPO-U25-A1

69SS

26-09-2011, 03:40 AM

I have a single PINK OR PURPLE wire going to the boot, noticed this afternoon, mine is for the mercury switched boot light when fitted, soon.

Must be an aftermarket addition hey ;)

69SS

05-01-2012, 03:06 AM

I Haven't been on the forum much of late, life sort of got in the way of the Camaro build and I kinda of regret starting the mods prior to summer ( would have preferred to be out cruising ). Anyway whats done is done and last month I got a bit more completed, would have been alot more if it wasn't so freakin hot in the workshop.

The front end is off, well all except the subframe, the dash and all wiring has been removed, and I finally received all the rear suspension components - except for the axles and they are due mid Jan - 14 months after ordering them :mad:

I thought I had more progress pics, but they must be on my other camera at home - I'll add these next month when I get home.

After stripping the front end the thing I did was cut out the AC panel with a spot weld cutter ( PITA ) and 4in grinder. Then knocked up a template out cardboard and used this to cut out an AC delete panel out of 18 gauge sheet metal - I used a mates knibbler at his fab shop that made it a hell of a lot easier. Was actually quicker cutting this out than the template.

I then used a 6in DA sander to smooth of the welds, this took well over 8hrs of sanding and grinding, not much fun :eek:

To fill the small holes - RS vacuum lines etc i used a peice of masking tape over the hole and cut out holes and used this as a template to transfer to the sheet metal before cutting it out and adjusting the shape with a linishing wheel.

Complete panel installed - still need to tig weld the top seam, just spot welded at present

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/IMG_1302.jpg

This picture showed the masking tap, and then a small fill panel and also and none filled hole - RS vacuum

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/IMG_1301.jpg

This shows the three holes filled and sanded

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/IMG_1304.jpg

Sad clipless Camaro;)

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/yeti69/IMG_1305.jpg

I'll add some pictures of the cutout etc when I get home. I'm hopeing the get the firewall completed, Vintage AC installed and subframe removed smoothed , painted and reinstalled in Feb as a minimum - we will see on this :rolleyes: