1969 Chevy Camaro SS

[Harry Flashman]

So I have just done something very impulsive.


CONS
- Doubt it's an original SS.
- Has stupid slapper bars on the rear leaves, so won't go over speedbumps.
- hilariously non street tune: think hot cam, low ratio four speed, weightlifter clutch.
- no AC so will be as hot as Hades, as it is running a 425bhp 7 litre engine from a Corvettes.
- I know nothing about classic US muscle, and am just hoping that bits for these aren't idiotically pricey.

PROS
- at the price could be slightly modified to be a cruiser. So auto box and Aircon.
- my wife didn't kill me when I got home and told her.
- price is good for a non matching numbers, modified car, I think.
- condition is absolutely superb.

PHers: any links to useful resources, forums and clubs for these would be amazing, please! Better still, do some of you own and run similar?

I'd post photos, but PH is broken.

Edited by Harry Flashman on Tuesday 25th July 22:56

[Harry Flashman]

What the hell have I done?

But God, just look at it...

[Harry Flashman]

First order of business will be to sort out the low and doubtless rock hard suspension.

[Super Sonic]

One of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[leef44]

That is lovely

I think I would keep it as a manual.

You're a braver man than me: purchased without wife knowing

[Mikebentley]

Oo err Harry that’s just fantastic. Is it for the commute as it’s exempt from the draconian charges?

[TEKNOPUG]

What is going on with the rear wheel in the 2nd photo?

[miniman]

Glorious.

[Harry Flashman]

TEKNOPUG said:

What is going on with the rear wheel in the 2nd photo?

Camera distortion.

Does anyone know where on God's green earth I can get this thing insured? On a Sunday? This is an online quote computer can't do...

Edited by Harry Flashman on Saturday 22 July 22:13

[Turn7]

Super Sonic said:

One of the most beautiful cars ever made.

Yep, hero car for me...although I know Id hate it to drive, I adore the looks and sound.


ETA - Good choice Harry, look forward to the updates on this one, looks lovely.

Edited by Turn7 on Saturday 22 July 22:13

[ben5575]

Stunning. Well done!

[CQ8]

Oh wow!!!!!!! That is stunning.

Just putting my name forward now for any potential car swaps!

Edited by CQ8 on Saturday 22 July 23:02

[Yazza54]

That is fking naughty

[wolfracesonic]

One of the best looking muscle cars, surely. Off the top of my head the S/S moniker referred to the mechanical upgrades available and the R/S to cosmetic ones. Yenko and COPO come to mind as well.

[Mikebentley]

Harry I know you have history with left field car choices. I miss my yank tank.


Anybody seen it?

[Harry Flashman]

Mike, any ideas for decent folk who can look after these cars, in SW London or Surrey?

[Turn7]

Try this group Flash, thyve been doing this stuff for donkeys years...

https://www.surreymuscle.co.uk/

[Harry Flashman]

Thanks! Where are they? Website is...mysterious.

[Turn7]

Harry Flashman said:

Thanks! Where are they? Website is...mysterious.

Yeah, site is a tad odd.

Pretty sure they are guildford way.

Probably worth getting an account on https://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forums/ as well....

[braddo]

Awesome purchase I'll give you a wave if I see it around.

Harry Flashman said:

First order of business will be to sort out the low and doubtless rock hard suspension.

I went down a little rabbit hole recently obsessing about early Mustangs with uprated suspension and found the excellent Mike Maier products. He also does really informative videos. You can ditch the slapper bars, get some modern leaf springs and a panhard rod and you'll have very effective rear suspension.

Have a read of this for his leaf springs:
https://mikemaierinc.com/products/64-73-mustang/re...

There will be equivalent products for Camaros out there - Hotchkis is the one I know for doing cool kits. Obvs you don't need to go the whole nine yards with their redesigned suspension arms etc.