Hello, I am new to this forum. First off, sorry for my user name having that other four letter word in it. I am a Ford guy and I have this name on other Ford related forums, so it is easier to keep them all the same for me.

I have my Great Grandmother's 1969 Camaro. It is a 6 cylinder with a Turbo 350. My Great Grandmother bought it new in 1969. She traded in her 1963 Nova and cash for the car. She drove it as a daily driver until she passed away in the late 70's she gave it to my Grandmother. She then drove it as a daily driver until she passed in 1996. She then gave it to my mother. Until last year the car had sat since 1996. I have given it a tune up, new master cylinder, new starter, new battery and installed the ralley wheels.

I am a Ford guy at heart, but this car has too much sentimental value to let go. I took it out for a little exercise yesterday. It drives great and is a lot of fun. The engine has never been apart. The odometer just turned over 50,000 yesterday, but I think it is probably 150 or 250? (not sure). It is well used and worn, but actually not too bad of a car. It has many parking lot war wounds and is not a perfect car. The paint and stripes are original. The interior is original...my grandmother would pay me $5 a week to ride my bike to her house and detail it for her back in 1994 and 1995.

I hope you enjoy these pictures. Hopefully in the future I will have a chance to work on it more. Right now it is a good driver. I would like to put disc brakes on the front at some point, but the rest of the car will stay original. I am excited to get involved in this forum and learn many new facts about Camaros. Thank you, Brian

This picture is from March 1, 2015 after taking it for a cruise.


This was taken in 2012?, when I brought it home to get it running. Still has the original wheels and hubcaps.


This is right after installing the rally wheels. 2013?

 

Welcome, Ford.
Good story and enjoy the journey with Grandma's Camaro.

 

Welcome to Camaro Forums. Being that the 69 is the best year ever, it's good to hear you're going to keep it pretty much original.

 

Thank you for the kind words.

One question, who is the best source for reproduction parts for the 1969 Camaros? I have bought some parts from Eckler's and they seem fine for what I have needed, but I don't know if they are the best source for production correct parts. Are they the best source for "concourse qualiity" parts or are there other dealers out there that pay attention to those little factory production details?

Thank you, Brian

 

Heartbeat City
NPD = National Parts Depot
Camaro Specialties.

If you're going to get qtr panels, buy NOS as aftermarket does not have the curve right behind the door jam - lay a straightedge across the body line and about 2" back, the qtr should not touch.

See here, plus an education:
http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=212160

 

Thank you Everett#2390. Those sources look like some good places for parts. I don't need quarter panels so I think I am good there, but thank you for the information. That is very useful.

Another question, where did Chevrolet put their build sheets on the cars? I have the original window sticker and paperwork from the day my Great-Grandmother bought the car, but haven't been able to find the build sheet. Last summer I replaced the carpet, but didn't find it under there. Any clues on where to look?

Thank you,
Brian

 

Norwood put it between gas tank and trunk floor,
Van Nuys threw them away.