Taking our '69 Camaro into the Modern Era

Taking our '69 Camaro into the Modern Era - Detroit Muscle S7, E12

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NEW 2020 episode! We take our '69 Camaro and upgrade the suspension, brakes, and tires to give it better handling and performance on the street.
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PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE
RockAuto.com
Bilstein B12 Pro Kit
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Summit Racing
5-spoke Weld RTS Wheels
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Summit Racing
Brake kit
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General Tire
Continental Extreme Contact Sport Tire
Heidt's Hot Rod Shop
4-link suspension kit
Heidt's Hot Rod Shop
Pro-G sub-frame suspension
Matco Tools
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Sea Foam
Sea Foam High Mileage
The Industrial Depot
Tools, Hardware, Shop Supplies

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@adamtheninjasmith2985 4 жыл бұрын

My dad always says a car should stop before it goes. Being able to stop faster is always a good thing. It might even keep you from wrecking your ride you know? 👍

@Timmayytoo 4 жыл бұрын

Holy crap! They got Mark acknowledging the KZfaq audience. Smart move.

@MrMaxpower76 3 жыл бұрын

Say hi to Tom for me Tim

@billconservative9503 4 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid, my neighbor had a 69 Z28, 4 speed and a DZ302. It was this crazy orange with white stripes. To this day my favorite car ever!

@JerryDLTN 4 жыл бұрын

I had the chance to by a '69 Z28 as my first car in 1988. It was $5000 and looked great. Had the cash but my Dad said no. He said it'd kill me and the insurance would be too high. :-(

@billconservative9503 4 жыл бұрын

@@JerryDLTN When I got my license at 16, my friends brother was selling a Red Cutlass convertible with a 455 and 4 spd. My dad took a look under the hood and said "No fkn way"😂 So I feel your pain but my father was right, I was all balls and no brains back then 😜

@robertc4311 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry Lifsey My dad did the same thing back in 78 when I looked at a 70 Boss 302 Mustang, and a 69 Z28...guess the old guys knew. I settled for a 73 Type LT RS Camaro...I finally got a 69 RS/SS with a ZL2 hood when I was 33. Didn’t need the old mans permission then. LOL!

@dariusdavis9179 3 жыл бұрын

I've been watching this Chanel for so long and I haven't disliked any of the episodes this would have to be my favorite Chanel on KZfaq because I can watch and love watching, and also learn a lot

@Whiplash1937 3 жыл бұрын

no doubt some of the best videos out there!!!! one thing I would love to see,as an industrial supply sales rep for 15 yrs.i always am quick to observe the final details on most things.i wish u guys would use all domestic grade 8 fasteners on all assemblies.just a suggestion,keep up the great work.ya’ll keep me entertained on 12 hr shifts in South Korea,thank u and God bless ur channel👍

@Pendaws 4 жыл бұрын

I remember the Camaro this vintage when New. Love the work you fellas do. :)

@pat34lee 3 жыл бұрын

I love this car, even before all the upgrades. But now, it's a perfect cruiser.

@CarguyEd5150 3 жыл бұрын

Heidt's suspension is a great company and I've been to their fall open house car show a few times and they have a impressive facility with some quality suspension products. Their subframes, rear suspension options, along with their independent rear suspension sets ups are works of art. This Camaro should handle great and that updated subframe is something I wanted to do on mine, but just couldn't swing. Rest Mods can be murder on the budget.

@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism 4 жыл бұрын

Man, that's some really nice modern, high tech going into her. I like that stuff. Whole lot better systems besides the wagon wheels, it retains the stock look.

@TickleFingers 4 жыл бұрын

Some people turn their nose up at restomods. I personally love them. I think it's great to see these vehicles surviving and driving as a daily again. I wish I still had my 1971 Pontiac T-37. I would throw an LS in it and put modern underpinnings in it in a heartbeat. I would probably drive it every day again. Now if it was an early 69 Trans Am....... You BETTER restore that mutha funka back to original. There are some rides that need to be preserved.

@squidusn71 4 жыл бұрын

Depends if that 69 trans am have all the original parts left in it. If it's just a shell, by all means cut away and stuff a modern drivetrain and suspension.

@timothybranham2487 3 жыл бұрын

The car is coming together very well guys keep doing what y'all do

@pablocespedes5880 4 жыл бұрын

excellent video and very good parts used... I learn some stuff here! The wheels though, in my opinion, this Camaro needed something more retro looking!

@monsterq6 3 жыл бұрын

That subframe is seriously so cool

@ttownscott 4 жыл бұрын

That car is going to be so great! Really like the engine concept. Not over the top which would be so easy to do.

@gkjensen7 3 жыл бұрын

nice build, gotta love seafoam too; saved a couple of high mileage rides

@oscartinoco3707 4 жыл бұрын

Wheels made it pop out nice 🙌

@bakfixx 4 жыл бұрын

A 427 crate motor would be nice....

@samsamramos3819 3 жыл бұрын

Ist time watching you guys kept my attention very hard to do give you guys props

@MadSonStudios 3 жыл бұрын

IT LOOKED GOOD AT FIRST NOW ITS BAD ASS GREAT JOB GUYS.....

@brianbrusseau3233 4 жыл бұрын

Never apply silicon or silicon/gasket before installing the crown and pinion gear set. You may disturb or smudge the silicon, necessitating touching up or redoing your work. Work systematically, in other words in an orderly manor.Great video, and keep up the good work.

@kfoster3616 3 жыл бұрын

I want this car.....great referbing guys! Enjoyed the video!

@ozahmed4523 Жыл бұрын

Tommy is so much fun to watch.

@big-edaniel5522 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s a wonderful setup ... but I love the old school look but gonnna have new school ride comfort

@psilocybe_reptiliensis Жыл бұрын

you are like wizards. cheers from Brasil!

@lawrencecoffeyjr1300 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are something else...I would work in this shop for minimum wage...)

@kevinkurzweil1560 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Cant wait to see more

@JoeZelensky 3 жыл бұрын

You should have went with a Flaming River quick ratio manual rack on that. Could have put in an IRS as well.

@JorgejRodriguez23 3 жыл бұрын

Would that set up work good on my 69 firebird with a ls3 superchared engine???.and may i say beautiful set up and ride....

@Z-Bart 4 жыл бұрын

No smoke shows with MY new Camaro. 🍺👍

@sgtJOOSEcapeS 3 жыл бұрын

Any kind of motor for me, I'm walkin' 😂...

@bhaveshyadav203 4 жыл бұрын

could you share some tips to pass emission test ondiesel cars....

@JNAMOTORSPORTS 3 жыл бұрын

This should be a square setup for better handling Staggered is more for looks or to create more understeer or for mid engine cars

@randomcrap763 4 жыл бұрын

Was watching an older episode of Muscle car and was wondering if it was just me or did Tommy have much better Chemistry with Rick then he does with Marc? Those episodes felt like 2 dudes building a car and having a blast doing it. This feels like 2 coworkers building a car to me, still fun to watch but not the same :) . Of course I've been known to be wrong before :)

@randomcrap763 4 жыл бұрын

rcandminilover yeah tommy has a good TV personality and is a hell of a fabricator. Marc doesn’t have as good a presence. Of course the master is and will always he Lou :)

@WBOS72 4 жыл бұрын

Add frame connectors, toss the crap in the tube and get a Lube locker gasket. Why not clean the inner floor up before bolting those brackets in? Clean, prine and paint it first.

@ozahmed4523 Жыл бұрын

Love powernation!

@richardg9719 3 жыл бұрын

Like the look. Would like the old parts. Will pay for shipping . Or road trip to will call them.

@aintskairtolskol9520 4 жыл бұрын

first car was a grand dad ride.love my 69 no doubt,would be great to see some one rebuild a original,you know they weren't that bad in the day guys,just took a driver to handle um on friday nights hahah.i know you have sponsers to make happy but a original restore would be great . buy the way the chicks dug them 69's best lol

@bradstubbings9871 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car, I would love to have it.

@wilfredoriverajr8797 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!

@kalijasin 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a nice Camaro.

@baronvonfrankenstein6295 4 жыл бұрын

Shoulda put an all aluminum 427 with fi in that Camaro. That would have kept me tuned in.

@73xlh 4 жыл бұрын

Love this CAR!!

@gunzillagunzilla7975 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know the Wheel/Tire Backspace/Offset? 20s are a bit much for me, but a set of 18s would like darn nice. Thanks in advance.

@DJLuDog3 4 жыл бұрын

Looking damn good now if only they made improvements parts for older trucks

@stephenfuller2119 3 жыл бұрын

Tommy sounds just like my uncle in Travelers Rest.

@thecman26 4 жыл бұрын

It's great to see that they have 2000 watt 6 bye 9's in the back deck with high power speaker cables! Yeah!

@dam1041960 4 жыл бұрын

What about primer for the holes?

@GlennLaycock 3 жыл бұрын

I am waiting for some reason to see the Regal finished - they just had to put it all together.

@weebi4204 4 жыл бұрын

it would be cool to see if you could turbo a volvo b230 redblock and take out crazy hp numbers

@rudeboy9271 4 жыл бұрын

What size set up on the tires? height width depth?

@astrogen1960 4 жыл бұрын

Why not add sub-frame connectors as well . . while you were at it?

@thecman26 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing!

@squidusn71 4 жыл бұрын

All that nice suspension only to put that disappointing engine back in it.

@tommyfrombama4834 4 жыл бұрын

@@squidusn71 If they had put an LS in it, 90 percent of the comments would be crying about another LS. You can't please anyone anymore.

@tommyfrombama4834 4 жыл бұрын

Enter to win the car, and add some after you win it. Not that hard to do, and the rest is already in place.

@Gearhead-en8dz 4 жыл бұрын

@@tommyfrombama4834 Exactly!

@EdwardTilley 3 жыл бұрын

I notice you didn't use or want air suspension. Is there a major price, performance, or weight difference when you go to air?

@jlimbac0 4 жыл бұрын

So how fast is that Seafoam graphic coming off if you all win? As soon as it's home for me. 🤣

@0Heeroyuy01 4 жыл бұрын

the forged hubcaps too,or at lest they are getting painted solid black to do way with the branding

@sprintmademe 4 жыл бұрын

Preferably before it leaves the studio.

@baggerrider8073 4 жыл бұрын

They want too much personal information just to enter. In these days of identity theft, I don’t want my name, address, birthdate and phone number floating around in the Ethernet.

@justinemrich1701 3 жыл бұрын

I would keep it on, I like Seafoam especially the intake spray I use it on my vehicles every other oil change.

@squidusn71 3 жыл бұрын

You didn't read the fine print...it says that in order for you to keep the vehicle, that stuff need to stay on as part of their advertisement.

@f-locgaming7378 4 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to make 1000hp with a 383 SBC with a stock block?

@gopaldangar 4 жыл бұрын

Nice car

@coreyhodson3258 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a company that makes these Sub Frame Kits for a 1970 Cuda ?

@chennemeyer 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode, but surprised they are using those cheap low strength bolts grade 5 when grade 8 are so common and much better quality.

@gniavan Жыл бұрын

Can you put the link to Heidst front and rear suspension kits

@ChaosAttractor13 Жыл бұрын

Do they have this complete series on KZfaq?

@brucegoolsbyjr8954 4 жыл бұрын

Why didn’t you guys add subframe connectors ?

@claudiofernandez1693 Жыл бұрын

Where I can get the kit for the same camaro, can you s3nd me a link thank you

@nathandean1687 4 жыл бұрын

love to see them work on a steam turbined engine.

@jaybailey8044 3 жыл бұрын

does anyone know who won the drawing for the 1969 Sea Foam Camaro?

@toddclark332 4 жыл бұрын

It's is beautiful job guys 69

@larryw5429 4 жыл бұрын

Why didn't they just wait to put the motor in sub-frame before putting it back up in the body?

@GearheadRob319 4 жыл бұрын

sbc powered 69 camaro.. sweet.

@kumaquattro-le1vk Жыл бұрын

Can't believe they are using Grade 5 hardware !!

@stevegunderson2392 4 жыл бұрын

I would have used grade 8 nuts, bolts and washers on the rear suspension.

@mcfuller5020 3 жыл бұрын

I would had kept the stock wheels since they are so much in defining a Camaro.

@409novaman 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch TV hotrod shows they build $140,000 cars in an industrial building, with a lift. IDEA: rent a 2 car garage and lay on the floor like the rest of us and show how it's done at home, on a tight budget.

@John-Laird 3 жыл бұрын

It's crazy to think that one of us is going to own that car.

@nigelherbert3356 3 жыл бұрын

Never seen a drift Camaro till now

@JustinWeikel 4 жыл бұрын

What was the firing order? 1,2,6,9,4,7,3

@MDdred 4 жыл бұрын

So are these new shows?

@michaelbrown2507 3 жыл бұрын

Maaaaaan, could you imagine Tommy as a shop instructor...OMFG

@bearmageddond4236 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone else think they ran those bolts through the floor backwards?

@chriseudy4684 3 жыл бұрын

Dad told me it's a unibody so all the front end work is going to be smart

@jaybailey8044 3 жыл бұрын

Seafoam has great products, you need to try Seafoam for lots better running engine.

@ronhellengreen4799 3 жыл бұрын

Is that a 302 with the intake painted?

@WinnfieldCustoms 3 жыл бұрын

good lookin car, shop , parts. $$$$$$

@MetrologyEngineer 4 жыл бұрын

Sick

@williammorales5774 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@JerryDLTN 4 жыл бұрын

XING Mobility has an EV kit in a '69 Camaro. Can you do an EV kit in a '80 Corvette?

@tra666666 3 жыл бұрын

Whts price on all the stuff they did??

@2010challengerRT 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that they talk about the Hemi at 4:26, but stock 6.2? It's 6.1 guys. The Hellcat is 6.2L

@kylehicks8097 4 жыл бұрын

As a school bus driver, I'd rather drive the Camaro in the condition it was in lol

@paulmccoy2908 4 жыл бұрын

It looks like they just sprayed over the rust with undercoat. Inside floor and under the seat is a mess.

@jeremypike9153 4 жыл бұрын

Would've made more sense to install the motor and transmission in the front crossmember assembly then install it as a complete unit to the chassis.

@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was scratching my head on that one. That's how they took it out. I guess they were still waiting on the engine and wanted to get to work while waiting.

@sprintmademe 4 жыл бұрын

6 bolts and it is back out.

@ditzydoo4378 4 жыл бұрын

2:08 mark: Tommy asks, what's that firing order?? Mark, uh 1, 2, 6, 9, 4, 7 ,3. o_0 hmmm we've lost cylinders 5 and 8, but gained a 9th cylinder... >_

@workingclassbear6523 4 жыл бұрын

Look at us it only takes 4 hrs to completely restore a classic car with unlimited money.....😂😂 Beautiful car though!

@coreybenson3122 3 жыл бұрын

Like like Pat lost some weight!

@tangotango256 Жыл бұрын

Grade 5 Bolts???? hope they're for mock up only as i wouldn't trust them on a hard launch or curve in the road JS pretty stuff btw

@johnnysuede3156 3 жыл бұрын

Powernation, you guys should do an engine build off against Gas Monkey Garage.

@brunobalestra 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I missed Tommy!

@2005StangMan 4 жыл бұрын

When you're doing a project this extensive, you really should weld those supports in rather than just bolting them. Save that for the car that's already done and just adding them after.

@adamtheninjasmith2985 4 жыл бұрын

I definitely would. Unless of course you're planning on being able to return everything back to stock. Some people like to have that option