1969 Camaro SS

My First Car

I bought this car in high school and it fueled my love for the first generation Camaro.

This is an original 350 cubic inch Super Sport. It has black bucket seats, air conditioning, center console, and a 4 speed. From the factory, it probably came with a Muncie M21. When I got the car it had the coveted Muncie M22 Rock Crusher transmission.

In the mid 1990's I decided to do a complete color change. The car was painted maroon when I got it and then I did a quick black color change in 1988. The original color was Le Mans Blue, but my favorite color is black.

March 1988

Soon after getting the car, the clutch needed to be replaced. I had a lot of help from my friends on my first ever clutch job.

Bob and I adjusting the shift linkage

April 1988

Oppps....

Back from the dead....

I was able to find a sub frame and all the front end sheet metal to bring her back to life.

I did a basic black paint job to get her back on the road and she was my daily driver for the next few years.

1997 - Time for Better paint

Although it was rebuilt and painted black in 1988, it was time for a more complete top coat. This was my chance to repair rust and completely jam the car.

Over the years she has had many updates. The engine got a mild cam and new intake manifold soon after I got her. After blowing the motor driving up to Medford, OR at triple digit speeds (allegedly), I rebuilt it as a mild 500+ hp, 11:1 compression, solid lifter ripper. I later added fuel injection and a TKO-600 5 speed transmission.

My goal has always been to keep her looking stock. Most would see a very clean, stock Camaro....until the engine starts and they a greeted with the rumble from the 3" exhaust and the wine of the gear drive.