My new Day 2 Project 1969 Camaro

[chevyandpontiac]

Yes this is the car Charlie had for sale right here. It has been dropped off at my friends body shop to be painted in Cortez silver. I have been collecting parts for years for this project

It will be getting a SBC, because I need to use my NOS Chrome Hooker headers and side pipes. I also have a Chrome Lakewood 3 point roll bar. Hurst Ram Rod shifter, and off course real Lakewood tractions bars. The square ones. It will probably be a while before the paint work starts but I wanted the beginning pictures.

[markinnaples]

Congrats! That looked like a great deal on a solid '69 which almost never happens.

Can't wait to watch along with your build.

[chevyman0429]

Nice buy!

[chevyandpontiac]

Parts tease for items going on the Camaro

[AnthonyS]

Kool and the Gang! Will be fun to follow along.

[L78M22Rag]

You really caught my attention when you mentioned you were going with SIDE PIPES. I like how you're thinking... and I'm glad to see you're going back to Cortez Silver.
Have you considered adding a day-two scheme to your paint? ;-]

Looking forward to following your build!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

NOS RamRod?

Let’s see the shifter!!

Ryan W31

[mr.4speed]

knowing DAN this is going to be one bad mother! congrats

[NorCam]

Cool little project car and a great stash of parts that I am sure will grow. Pulling up a chair and will be following along.

[Postsedan]

If we are Covid free and everything falls into place....come see it at the 2021 MCACN :)

Dan

[Too Many Projects]

If we are Covid free and everything falls into place....come see it at the 2021 MCACN :)

Dan


You're not going to save it for the "barn find" display ...:dunno:

[Postsedan]

Nope, it's already at the body shop. Plus, she did not come out of a barn :)

Dan

[chevyandpontiac]

My plans are to paint the car back to the original Cortez silver with black interior and keep it cool with period early 1970's parts. Lace paint? maybe graphics? maybe
Ryan as hard as it is to believe, I do not have an NOS Ram Rod. (LOL)

I will send the suspension and sub-frame out for powder coat.
There will be no pro-touring parts on this car, old school bias ply tires.

[NorCam]

My plans are to paint the car back to the original Cortez silver with black interior and keep it cool with period early 1970's parts. Lace paint? maybe graphics? maybe
Ryan as hard as it is to believe, I do not have an NOS Ram Rod. (LOL)

I will send the suspension and sub-frame out for powder coat.
There will be no pro-touring parts on this car, old school bias ply tires.

Sounds like a great plan. It's gonna be cool Dan.

I am going to look at an NOS Super Shifter that's new in the box this weekend.

[chevyandpontiac]

Scored some more parts for the Camaro over the weekend.
A beautiful set of 186 heads. My friend had them under his bench for over 30 years I didn't even know he had them.
This L88 hood is a bolt on, lightweight, not sure if I am going to use this or not yet.

Still just gathering parts, car still not even in the body shop yet.

[Postsedan]

:)

Dan

[dykstra]

Very cool!

[mockingbird812]

Totally diggin’ it! Can’t wait!!!! :eek2::biggthumpup::eek2::biggthumpup:

[Astock]

Scored some more parts for the Camaro over the weekend.
A beautiful set of 186 heads. My friend had them under his bench for over 30 years I didn't even know he had them.
This L88 hood is a bolt on, lightweight, not sure if I am going to use this or not yet.

Still just gathering parts, car still not even in the body shop yet.



Factory Z-28 heads, not converted.

[chevyandpontiac]

Hard to find nice original heads, cool when you find them in your friends garage.

[NorCam]

Hard to find nice original heads, cool when you find them in your friends garage.

Even better when you can just pluck them out of there with no mention of having to bend over too far for them. (lol)

[chevyandpontiac]

Scored this hood over the weekend and got my tunnel ram cleaned up. The hood had been around, but never has been drill for hood pins. Hard to believe in 45 years this hood was not used.

[Postsedan]

Day2 is more popular then ever :)

Outstanding score.

Dan

[big gear head]

Love the hood!

[chevyandpontiac]

And so it starts.

[Too Many Projects]

And so it starts.


The last pic certainly looks familiar. Curious what kind of foam will be used between the skin and pad at the trunk hinge area. I will need to do that on the right side too.

[Postsedan]

The Cortez Silver and all those awesome Day2 parts will be spectacular :)

Dan

[scuncio]

Looks good. I really wanted this car but glad it ended up with you.

You know, if this were truly a 'Day 2' Camaro you would have kept the bondo'd quarters!

[chevyandpontiac]

We are going to install day 1 bondo LOL

[Chuck_Burg]

Hahaha I was thinking the same thing. My "Day 2" project was probably more "Day 2" before I started the project than it is now... What can I say? I like shiny paint and nice body work! Can't wait to see your project come together.

[Too Many Projects]

You know, if this were truly a 'Day 2' Camaro you would have kept the bondo'd quarters!


That would have been year 2. They seemed to rust out about that fast...:rolleyes2:

[Rumbleguts396]

I love your hood. I have the same one. Mine still has the Moroso decal on the underside. I haven't installed it yet. Soon !!! Your Camaro is looking Great !!! ROB

[NorCam]

Meanwhile back in the secret hideout, Dan is quietly going about the process while assembling an arsenal of Day 2 goodies for the 69 Camaro project. How about a few update pics. Is it advancing through the body shop at this point?

[Postsedan]

The “Day2 Speed Shop” is busy....Dan sent me some before and after pics.

But I will allow Dan to post them and comment. She is looking good :)

Dan

[NorCam]

Cannot wait to see the car. :biggthumpup:

[chevyandpontiac]

I bought this front end set up right here on Yenko, it was a rusty pile (and a great deal thanks Dave), got it all broke down and cleaned up. I just ordered the seals for the calipers this morning. Lots and lots of sandblasting
This is the before and after pictures.

[NorCam]

That was a good save Dan. I saw that stuff for sale and was wondering if it could in fact be saved? Nice work on that for sure.

[chevyandpontiac]

The subframe is back from powder coat and I have started to put pieces back on it.

[Postsedan]

Looking Great :)

Dan

[NorCam]

Meanwhile at the Day 2 Speed Shop...someone has been banging away without any updates in the past few months. What's going down over there Dan?

Body and paint coming along now?

[Postsedan]

I will allow Dan to answer :)

The past weekend was had by all involved :)

Dan

[chevyandpontiac]

My 1969 Camaro has been in a holding pattern. Body Shop jail LOL

but I have just about finished up the 1970 RS/SS L78 Camaro of my friends. The motor has been gone since the last 1970's it is currently running a 1968 L88 short block.

I have asked the photo master Dan Vasic to post some of the pictures of the build

[NorCam]

Yup....love to see more of that one too!

[Postsedan]

Dan did an outstanding job on Todd’s Camaro....a true sense of Day2 :)

[Postsedan]

More cool pics....

[Postsedan]

A few more....

[NorCam]

Ummmm...thinking I need to attend the Day 2 college of Physicians and Surgeons

Well gone Gentlemen. The car is stout!!!

[Postsedan]

Plus....it is an original 13xxx mile car.... it is Black Lacquer Paint, with original Born with Vinyl Top that is like brand new.....and all clear glass :)

Dan

[R68GTO]

What a great looking car! Love the unique details.

[dykstra]

Looks killer!!

[markinnaples]

WOW, those are both spectacular but that black one takes it to a new level. Crazy idea with the chain drive shaft retention device.

[chevyandpontiac]

Picked up the New S60 for my 1969 project Camaro, new top to bottom build by Strange Engineering 4.56 gear.

[big gear head]

That should be a very tough piece. I was going to use one of those in a '67 Chevelle, but I sold the car.

[NorCam]

Picked up the New S60 for my 1969 project Camaro, new top to bottom build by Strange Engineering 4.56 gear.

Love that...I was right on the fence with ordering an S60 myself. I'm jealous. :scholar:

[Postsedan]

Do you have a Day2 Cover for the S60?

Dan

[Bernhard]

Awesome build great detail.

[bbbenny]

Dan, Did a over the TOP job. On the Camaro. But his work, speaks for it;s self. Congrats to the owner and Dan! BBBenny:youguysrock:

[NorCam]

Very well said Benny!

[chevyandpontiac]

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Yes I have a Chrome cover for the S60 ..

[Postsedan]

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Yes I have a Chrome cover for the S60 ..

Of course you do :)

Dan

[Too Many Projects]

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[NorCam]

Looking in to see if that 60 day progress report is ready?

I need my fix Dan?

[chevyandpontiac]

Finally got the body prep and starting to fit the rear end and sub frame to make it a roller. Should be ready for paint soon.

[Postsedan]

Looking forward to seeing her in Paint, can`t wait. Day2 at MCACN 2022 :)

Dan

[L_e_e]

Looks like those Super Tricks found the perfect home :3gears:

[dykstra]

Any updates??

[chevyandpontiac]

LOL Body shop jail.

[NorCam]

LOL Body shop jail.

Perhaps you need to gather up a posse, load up with a few persuaders and head on over to that jail house. :haha:

[Too Many Projects]

LOL Body shop jail.


GGGGRRRRR...... sorry to hear this, brings up most unpleasant memories.

[chevyandpontiac]

Josh is back working on my Camaro

[Too Many Projects]

Josh is back working on my Camaro


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[NorCam]

Right On!

Been needing a fix lately as it's pretty quiet around here and this is the shot I needed to see. What hood are you going to mount/paint, and remind me on the color choice again?

Cortez Silver?

[chevyandpontiac]

Cortez silver black interior

302 with a tunnel ram Yes I am going to cut that hood.
m22 trans
Dana 60 with 4:56

[Pro Stock John]

Very cool. What wheels/tires will grace this car?

[Too Many Projects]

Cortez silver black interior

302 with a tunnel ram Yes I am going to cut that hood.
m22 trans
Dana 60 with 4:56
The hood aftermarket ? If original I have one that needs repair you could cut instead.

[chevyandpontiac]

The hood is a repop. I wouldn't cut up a real hood

The car will get either Cragars or Slots, not sure which ones yet

[Chuck_Burg]

My vote is Slots, but surely you can have two sets of wheels for it.... :naughty:

[NorCam]

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[chevyandpontiac]

It is that time of year in Chicago when people forget how to drive and Josh is busy as hell.
I have gone by a couple of times, just to see stacks of cars being fixed from spinouts and sliding.

[NorCam]

Yup...

Restoration work is cool, but collision work pays the bills in most shops. Just thought I'd humor you a bit with some jail bars. (lol)

[chevyandpontiac]

I think we have all been in body shop jail one time or another. LOL

[x77-69z28]

Yup...

Restoration work is cool, but collision work pays the bills in most shops. Just thought I'd humor you a bit with some jail bars. (lol)

Tell me about it! Just got my 70 Z/28 project out of body shop jail. Took 8 years, but I believe it was worth the wait! Body is laser straight, and the paint and stripes are perfect!
Buddy

[NorCam]

Hi ho silver...away

OK Dan. This is when you follow up with an insertion of a car with some silver paint? As in your new 69 with silver paint. Right?

:grin:

[chevyandpontiac]

Back from paint, now it just needs everything!

[cook_dw]

Looks good.

[scuncio]

Looks great. Better you ended up with it than me!

[Too Many Projects]

Looks great. Cortez is a great color.

[napa68]

This is when it gets fun(er)!:naughty:

[NorCam]

Wow....really liking the shape it's taking here Dan.

Can't wait to see what else you have in store for it. :beers:

[dykstra]

Super cool!!

[Z282NV]

Body and paint looking great. No better feeling than getting over that stage of the project and start bolting on all those shinny new parts.

[chevyandpontiac]

Finally getting around to putting some parts on this car. Fuel lines, brake lines and subframe connectors are also in.

[dykstra]

Saaaweeeeet!

[scuncio]

Looking great. Glad you kept it silver.

[turbo69bird]

Love this car and project but seriously think it’s needs an amazing lace or candy paint job And that silver is a spectacular base for just such paint

Obviously do as you wish it’s your car but feel it would throw it right up over the top!

Either way I love the car and what you’re doing with it I like the clean look too but just think it’s begging for this kind of paint.

[chevyandpontiac]

Back from the machine shop
MO 302 motor
186 heads machined for 2.02 valve and screw in studs, comp cams roller rockers
Eagle crank, pink rods, 11 compression
30/30 camshaft
Edelbrock tunnel ram 600 cfm carbs
Cragar Super Spark dist.

[NorCam]

Looking cool Dan. Is it just me...or is that a really tall looking tunnel ram?

That distributor is perfect too.

[chevyandpontiac]

Agree it looks tall It is just and Edelbrock TR1X

[chevyandpontiac]

Finally got to do some odds and ends. The fuel filter is mounted, the brake lines and parts are completed, the booster is just a place holder with the original one is being rebuild and plated. Decided to use my Drag dimensions traction bars, just freshing up the paint on them before I put the new decals on.

[R68GTO]

Looking awesome - nice work and part choice!

[NorCam]

Nice work Dan. This is clearly going to be another stellar car and I cannot wait to see more.

Digging the fuel filter and of course the awesome choice of trac bars.:cool2:

[L72Chevelle]

Any updates on this build? Thanks

[Bernhard]

Finally got to do some odds and ends. The fuel filter is mounted, the brake lines and parts are completed, the booster is just a place holder with the original one is being rebuild and plated. Decided to use my Drag dimensions traction bars, just freshing up the paint on them before I put the new decals on.


Very creative way of mounting the fuel filter, Nice!
Top shelf build as usual.

[chevyandpontiac]

I just got the correct booster back from plating so progress will be starting up again.

[mockingbird812]

Nice! You had me at the DD slapper bars!

[chevyandpontiac]

Started back on my 69 Camaro, the motor is all broke in and dialed in wiring harness and heater controls in plus mot the stuff under the dash. Happy Friday

[scuncio]

Car has come a long way!! Looks great.

[cruiserofland]

What a stack :burnout:

[dykstra]

Wayyyyyyy cool!!!!

[NorCam]

Saweet!

That arse end shot really makes a statement. Liking the blue wheel in there too!

[markinnaples]

Love it. A question about your steering wheel: Did you have to get an adapter kit for it to fit, or did it fit the stock Camaro column? Thanks.

[chevyandpontiac]

The adapter kit is still available from Grant on amazon . Grant part# 3196 this is what I used on the car. the steering wheel is an original Superior 500

[olredalert]

The adapter kit is still available from Grant on amazon . Grant part# 3196 this is what I used on the car. the steering wheel is an original Superior 500

----Covico as well. Mooneyes handles the adaptors as well as a bunch of metalflake steering wheels. I know as I just ordered one from them.....Bill S

[markinnaples]

Thanks for the info. I got a red metal flake one for Christmas, so I thought maybe I'd need the adapter kit.

[chevyandpontiac]

Some more updates

[R68GTO]

That motor setup looks killer!

[dykstra]

Looks awesome! Love the fuel lines to the TR and the oil pan!

[big gear head]

Looks great, but your transmission cross member is in backwards.

[olredalert]

----I also like that oil pan. Would have liked 2 of those for one of my boats but too late now.....Bill S

[RPOLS3]

Looks great Dan!

[chevyandpontiac]

I will post this picture here, still trying to figure out this cut out in the firewall. It is under the wiper motor.

[69 Post Sedan]

This is a picture of a 1970 Chevelle firewall with a similar hole showing it’s for cruise control….I assume it’s for Camaro too…..?

[chevyandpontiac]

Thanks Kurt, this is cool but I really want to know what is correct for the 1969 Camaro.

I didn't think it would be this hard to find out what this cut out is for.

[MarcDant]

The cut out was used for 6 cylinder throttle cable i belieive, heres a pic off the net.

[NorCam]

Marc's picture is correct. I believe Crossram cars used the same pedal assembly and cable assembly between the carbs as well.

[markinnaples]

Camaro is coming along great, and that wild paint on the Bug in the background looks awesome!

[chevyandpontiac]

Hopefully into stay now.

[chevyandpontiac]

Some updates

[dykstra]

Looks killer!!!

[RPOLS3]

Have to get this one to MCACN when you are done Dan so everyone can enjoy in person.

[chevyandpontiac]

Decided to change to the Ansen ground grabbers today. I like the DD but these seem more stream line.

[Jim69Z]

Forgive me if this has been answered but can you give me the tire and rim specs in the rear? Exact look I am going for

[chevyandpontiac]

I will get you the tire size next week The wheels are 15 x 10

[chevyandpontiac]

The wheels are 15x10 and the tires are 295 50 15.

[muscle_collector]

is your 70 TA a ra3 or ra4

[chevyandpontiac]

Ram Air 3 4 speed

[chevyandpontiac]

Started hanging the front sheet metal.

[markinnaples]

Wow, I gotta ask about the header/sidepipes, what brand and where did you get those?
They look amazing.

[chevyandpontiac]

They are Hooker, NOS from the 1970's. They were in a garage in the Detroit area.

[NorCam]

Man o man...

If that car wasn't going to be bad enough with all that vintage jewellery on it, the bar just got raised to a whole other level. Loving it Dan!!!

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[markinnaples]

Thanks, they're sick. I'd love to find a set for my '68 Camaro.

[chevyandpontiac]

HELP!!! I just got my new grill and headlight bezels, the grill is black with a chrome trim.
The question is do I paint the outside of the chrome body color and also do I paint the bezels body color? I have seen so many different ways of doing this.
Thanks in advance Dan

[chevyandpontiac]

This is how it looks.

[R68GTO]

grill surround should be body color. Headlight bezels should be argent. Grill grate should be black for SS, argent for others (generally).

[William]

Standard headlamp bezels should match the grille.

[x44d80]

I offended wondered what happened to the car OJs leaning on.

[William]

Facts of the matter suggest the car was no more than a convenient prop for the photos. OJ probably had no involvement with it other than the photos.

The car has the 1st design D90 stripe meaning it was built no later than the second week of November, 1968. The California XRK 691 tag was issued in 1968 and indicates the car was privately owned. Cars that were in Chevrolet company use had MFG 015 tags.

John De Lorean was the General Manager of Pontiac until being named Chevrolet General Manager February 1, 1969. That means the photos were taken some time after that, possibly March-April 1969.

Where is the OJ Camaro today? Probably lost in time.

[chevyandpontiac]

Some updates getting close Glass and interior and it will be done

[NorCam]

HELP!!! I just got my new grill and headlight bezels, the grill is black with a chrome trim.
The question is do I paint the outside of the chrome body color and also do I paint the bezels body color? I have seen so many different ways of doing this.
Thanks in advance Dan

I'm kinda thinking you should sell me that Monte Carlo SS Dan? :Can-I-Have-It:

[chevyandpontiac]

If you every make it down to the Chicagoland area I would love to show you all the cars and parts!! I know it is too far for a trip but if you ever make it down here you are always welcome! I bought the 1985 Monte from a member right here. Sold new in Union Grove WI never restored, I bought it with 20,000 miles on the clock. Still has mostly original hoses.

[NorCam]

I may try and take you up on that soon Dan. :-)

Working on a run to PA and that would have me running through day2land. I'll call you should this road trip get done.

Here's what I've been building myself. :naughty:

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[chevyandpontiac]

I set this on just for the hell of it, I kind of really like it.
Thoughts?

[big gear head]

I really want one of those hoods for my car, but I want one that bolts to the hinges. i want to put one of my tunnel rams on mine, but I need a hood like that to go on it.

[day2killa]

definitely put the hood on, a touch of lace and flake and a name on the side of it to add that 1980s feel

[markinnaples]

Everything about that '69 is killer, including the hood.
What's the deal on the second gen next to it?

[69Z11Pacer396]

There is that exact hood(Motion STage 3) on Facebook Marketplace in MA for sale for $500.. (not mine). Saw it earlier though.. Search "Vintage fiberglass hood Camaro"

[chevyandpontiac]

It is a numbers matching 1970 Z28 M22 with a 4;10 I did all bolt ons.
L88 hood with hood tach
Cross ram with 450 holleys
Hooker side pipes
Ansen traction bars
Aluminum slots with real vintage biasply tires.

[RPOLS3]

Dan - you bringing this to MCACN?

[chevyandpontiac]

Yes the silver 69 Camaro

[Crush]

The 70z is killer! Bet it sounds good!!

[dykstra]

Yes the silver 69 Camaro

Can’t wait to see this bad motha!!:beers:

[NorCam]

Hello everyone,

Have to chime in here and tell you all that my son and I dropped into Illinois on the September long weekend, and we finally got to meet up with Dan Reimer. Not only was he a great host and a blast to hang out with, but after swapping stories and meeting some of his buddies at a local car show, we made our way over to the Day 2 Garage and toured the shop with Dan.

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A truly great collection of muscle cars, day 2 street machines, and vintage speed parts. Thanks for the great time Dan. You're a great host, and a super cool guy to hang with. Loved our visit and it was great meeting your buds too!

Graeme & Devon
:3gears:

[dykstra]

Way cool video! Thanks for posting.

[69Z11Pacer396]

Very cool stuff! Thanks for posting the video!

[Chuck_Burg]

Dan and Graeme :beers:
Awesome video, thanks for sharing!

[chevyandpontiac]

after a ton of fiberglass work the $100 nos hood looks great. going to fit it them have Josh shoot it semi black.

[NorCam]

Definitely liking the hood Dan. It's gonna look stout on this car!

I was also looking back in the thread and noticed that I broke the video link for the tour we shot when down to visit you recently. I reset the video on my old YouTube profile so here's the link for anyone who'd like to see Dan's 69 Camaro in the Day 2 Speed Shop.

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[BJCHEV396]

Great video Graeme,thanks for sharing!!

[chevyandpontiac]

that was a pain, but it is in

[SuperNovaSS]

that was a pain, but it is in



Looks great! I hope you don't need to pull the rear seat.


Jason

[dykstra]

Dan, do you still plan on bringing the car to MCACN?(fingers crossed)

[chevyandpontiac]

Yes this car will be done. LOL really not that much left to do.

[chevyandpontiac]

some progress

[chevyandpontiac]

It will be ready for MCACN! Just have a few small items
Plus come se my 1969 GTO Judge.

[dykstra]

“Haaaaaaaaaaallelujah”lol

[markinnaples]

Daaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggg gggggggggggggggggg, that looks sick, whoooooshhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

Where did you get those sidepipes???

[chevyandpontiac]

I bought them about 5 years ago, the are NOS Hookers.

[COPO140]

Sweet car! Can you share your front and rear tires sizes?

[WILMASBOYL78]

Sweet car! Can you share your front and rear tires sizes?

You beat me to the punch...

Love the black wall/ Cragar SS look. What are the wheel specs including back spacing and tire brand.??

The car is beautiful...good luck in Chicago :wink:

[NorCam]

Car is looking absolutely great Dan.

I'm sure you're all setup now and enjoying a cold one over at Gibson's. Have a great weekend my friend.

G.

[RPOLS3]

Car looked great Dan - thanks for bringing it.

[Lynn]

Spent some time looking this one over at MCACN. Really cool car.

[dykstra]

Agreed!!

[chevyandpontiac]

the front tires are firestone 6.70 15 15 x 4.5
Rears are Kelly Springfield L-60 15 15 x 8

[smallblockhero]

Loved watching the build on this Dan. Glad you got it to Chicago.

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