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carsismeZ06 · 08-21-2010, 07:46 PM

Are 1969 Camaro parts any more or less expensive than any other year of Camaro? I was told that they are more expensive because the '69 model is one of the most, if not THE most sought after year, how much of this is true?

Mr Twisty · 08-21-2010, 08:29 PM

They're all expensive. But the 69 has the advantage of being popular enough that you can buy just about anything for it in aftermarket rather than scrounge swap meets for a piece of trim or other missing part.

Check it out for yourself:
http://www.classicindustries.com/

GRSCAMARO · 08-23-2010, 01:37 PM

Also try Rick's First Generation (firstgen.com) and National Parts Depot (npdlink.com).

USW · 08-23-2010, 01:58 PM

Also check out www.dpchevy.com hope this helps...

baranowski · 08-23-2010, 04:10 PM

I had a 69 about 10 years ago. It is like any other muscle car. They made a lot of them. There are alot of aftermarket companies that make repo parts. The expensive parts are the ones that there was just a few of. Like if you want to find a 350 or even a 396 engine, thats not that hard and they are the same price as any other chevy 350 or 396. but try to find the 302 in the 69 Z and good luck and hope you have lots of money.

NOS parts are the most expensive.
then the list goes down from there to original die parts to china parts.

You will really lose your mind when you try to find some rare steering wheel or some shit that was only on some of the cars.

Good Luck,
Bill Baranowski

carsismeZ06 · 08-23-2010, 05:36 PM

I won't be going for NOS parts just yet. I'm aiming to look for a car for my first project car. Right now I'm focusing on getting money to actually get a car and piece it together, but I figured researching about what it takes would be a good idea. My goal is to get a car together by my Senior Prom.

pincoin · 08-23-2010, 07:42 PM

If you are OK with aftermarket parts, it wont be too bad. Genuine GM parts will cost you an arm and a leg.

CamaroDMD · 08-24-2010, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pincoin

If you are OK with aftermarket parts, it wont be too bad. Genuine GM parts will cost you an arm and a leg.

Agreed. I have owned a 1969 Camaro for about 7 years now and I am slowing restoring/moding the car to be what I want it to be. I have found that aftermarket parts are easy to find but they aren't overly cheap. Way cheaper than NOS, but they are still spendy. But, since the '69 is so popular you can find basically everything aftermarket.

carsismeZ06 · 09-09-2010, 03:18 PM

A little off topic, but would parts for older cars be more expensive if the car was an import? For example, would parts be more expensive for an old 911 for example, compared with an older American car?

RichieFlorida · 09-26-2010, 07:18 AM

Parts are cheap. When you move up the ladder, to Vettes & Vipers then you start to choke on prices.

POWERFREAK · 09-26-2010, 07:30 AM

drivetrain prices are certainly cheaper.

08-21-2010, 07:46 PM	#1
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	'69 Parts Expensive? Are 1969 Camaro parts any more or less expensive than any other year of Camaro? I was told that they are more expensive because the '69 model is one of the most, if not THE most sought after year, how much of this is true? __________________

08-21-2010, 08:29 PM	#2
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	They're all expensive. But the 69 has the advantage of being popular enough that you can buy just about anything for it in aftermarket rather than scrounge swap meets for a piece of trim or other missing part. Check it out for yourself: http://www.classicindustries.com/ __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

08-23-2010, 01:37 PM	#3
GRSCAMARO RS 10 SS Drives: 2010 ABM RS/2SS L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 452 View My Garage	Also try Rick's First Generation (firstgen.com) and National Parts Depot (npdlink.com). __________________ Best 1/4 Mile Run: 11/20/2010 SGMP 13.299 @ 106 mph (2.05s 60ft) Mods to Date: Painted Rally Stripes by Body's by Doug ABM Painted Splash Guards & Engine Cover Tinted Windows by Sunbusters CAI Kit by Cold Air Inductions (installed at C5FestI)

08-23-2010, 05:36 PM	#6
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	I won't be going for NOS parts just yet. I'm aiming to look for a car for my first project car. Right now I'm focusing on getting money to actually get a car and piece it together, but I figured researching about what it takes would be a good idea. My goal is to get a car together by my Senior Prom. __________________

08-23-2010, 07:42 PM	#7
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,651	If you are OK with aftermarket parts, it wont be too bad. Genuine GM parts will cost you an arm and a leg. __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

08-23-2010, 01:58 PM	#4
USW Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Made in the USA Posts: 286	Also check out www.dpchevy.com hope this helps...

08-23-2010, 04:10 PM	#5
baranowski Drives: 1968 Bronco,2001 Fatboy,2010 SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southeast Posts: 713 View My Garage	I had a 69 about 10 years ago. It is like any other muscle car. They made a lot of them. There are alot of aftermarket companies that make repo parts. The expensive parts are the ones that there was just a few of. Like if you want to find a 350 or even a 396 engine, thats not that hard and they are the same price as any other chevy 350 or 396. but try to find the 302 in the 69 Z and good luck and hope you have lots of money. NOS parts are the most expensive. then the list goes down from there to original die parts to china parts. You will really lose your mind when you try to find some rare steering wheel or some shit that was only on some of the cars. Good Luck, Bill Baranowski

09-09-2010, 03:18 PM	#9
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	A little off topic, but would parts for older cars be more expensive if the car was an import? For example, would parts be more expensive for an old 911 for example, compared with an older American car? __________________

09-26-2010, 07:18 AM	#10
RichieFlorida Drives: 69 SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Crystal River, Fl. Posts: 188	Parts are cheap. When you move up the ladder, to Vettes & Vipers then you start to choke on prices. __________________ Stand on the gas 'til you see GOD......then brake!!

09-26-2010, 07:30 AM	#11
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	drivetrain prices are certainly cheaper. __________________ NY5thgen.com

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