Joel Jones Cool 1969 RS Z/28!

[Xplantdad]

After a bit of an absence...we have a couple of Members Rides lined up. I am still waiting on a few people who promised to send theirs in...anyways-just a reminder that Members Rides are for POSITIVE comments only. If you have anything negative...keep it to yourself please!



Without further ado...I present Joel Jones 1969 RS Z/28

Always on the look our for a deal my long time friend Mitch Moore and I were told about a partially disassembled Camaro in southern California that my be a Z/28 so hunt was on. After many phone calls and information sharing the next step was to have someone look at the car and get the final details and see if it was it was called to be. Lowe and behold it was, and after the details were worked out and a few weeks later here we had in front of us a taken apart started but never finished project that would become what I think is one of the finest restored Camaros out their today

The car was sorted bagged and boxed and as Mitch worked on the body and sheet-metal I took on the part I like best the detail and assembly. We looked high and low as all of you do for the best parts we could find for the car and had a fine collection of NOS Gm stuff to be installed on the car and I really think it helped make a huge difference in the fit and finish of the car

Down the road as many projects do family and business take over and the project gets put to the side but never forgotten. Over all the car took on and off about three years to complete but im very pleased with the out come and the I think is neither over or under restored and will be a great example of a original 1969 Camaro Z/28 for all to enjoy.

The car was sold new at Star Chevrolet in New Jersey and as the story goes we were told the new owners moved to the southern California area very soon after the purchase and that may explain why the car has all of the original sheet-metal and no floor or trunk work had to be done
The drive line is all original but we did have to find the normal get away parts like a dated water pump and alternator and things like that. The inside of the car reflects that of a very low mile car because I cleaned and reused all of it with the exception of the dash pad and the carpet and package tray. Overall we think the car came out great abut as always there is room for improvement because the next project is already on the way and we will be looking to go to the next level on it so stay tuned.

Joe Jones & Mitch Moore


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[Xplantdad]

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[Xplantdad]

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[markjohnson]

Now that's some incredible detail. I think you achieved your goal.

[njsteve]

Awesome job! Love the color!.

Hey, shouldn't those sneakers pictured in the steering wheel photo be 1969 vintage Converse, not Adidas running shoes? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[firez]

Great looking car it is beautiful. Is Mitch Moore a member on this site?

[SuperNovaSS]

Very nice. I love the no console with tach and center fuel gauge!


Jason

[x Baldwin Motion]

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Very nice. I love the no console with tach and center fuel gauge!


Jason

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yup, me too. and those colors with the RS option... sweet !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[L89DRMR]

Incredible job! Nice going.

Dave

[allcamaro]

Thanks alot folks for the very positive comments. I am making a link avalable if you would like to see the total resto from beginning to end so enjoy. To answer a few questions, I will go out and buy some Converse all stars for the next car, and yes Mitch is a member and I have put the correct battery in now. If you see anything else that needs attention please let me know because I put a very high value on the knowlege of the members here. Large album of the resto on my Z. (http://fototime.com/inv/627430A5A9779CC)

[SS427]

Very beautiful restoration and attention to detail! It turned out spectacular.

I see an interesting green project in the background as well........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[jl8z28]

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[Mr70]

I like it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[jtower1969]

Very nice....love the color.

[kwhizz]

Great Job!!.....Love the Attention to "Detail"....

Ken

[Z-11 396]

+++ First Class +++ Fantastic looking car, with great detail, thanks for sharing with us...Kasey .. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[jl8z28]

Charley its a Fantastic looking car He asked to let him know if anything that needs attention

[47Hammer]

Beautiful car, can you do mine too? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Charley Lillard]

Sorry, you are correct. JL8Z28 had pointed out that the valve covers were done in a polished finish instead of the correct unpolished way. I had deleted his post because of Bruce's instructions not to post anything negative about the car. I had not read where Joel asked for things to be pointed out.

[Zedder]

Looks gorgeous Joel! Congrats to you and Mitch http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[allcamaro]

My fault guys and Charley you and Bruce are right, time and place. Let me re write it like this, if you see somthing on the car that you think should be corrected to make it a better more correct car please PM me because I value the thoughts and experience of the people here. Oh and by the way this is KY we like shinney things.

[Xplantdad]

Joel,

Thanks so much for sharing your way cool RS Z/28 with us all. It's a real pleasure to look at...and I am sure that you are happy with the final result.

And you are right...if someone wants to let you know something is wrong...take it to the PM route, please.

I'd like this section of the forum to stay positive. Thanks to all for their continued cooperation! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Andy]

Very sharp looking Z/28 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mmcporter]

Great combo of colors and options.

[737Driver]

I don't like it and I'll tell you why........it's not in my garage. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Awesome, awesome Camaro, congratulations.