12-06-2012, 03:12 PM | #15 | |
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There were a total of 18 different standard colors and some 2-tone options in addition to "Special Paint". LOTS of choices back then. -Mark. |
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12-06-2012, 03:22 PM | #16 |
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Ahh.....your right I was thinking Forest Green but it was probably Fathom Green.
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12-07-2012, 08:10 PM | #17 | |
Drives: 1999 Camaro Z28, 1969 Camaro RS Join Date: Nov 2009
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Additionally, you might consider preserving those marks somehow should you decide to repaint the interior while you have it stripped. Thanks. Bill |
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12-07-2012, 10:06 PM | #18 | |
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Here is a picture what I have on the rear bulkhead of my car in case you are curious. Triton, Bill has a good point - The crayon marks on my car were all dried up and very easy to rub off after all the years so be careful with them. -Mark. |
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12-08-2012, 10:42 AM | #19 |
I say build it so you love it! If it was a rare piece as a SS396/Z28/Copo/Yenko ect. the story would be different.
I had your same car at one time (color and all) and made no plans of keeping it Org.
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12-08-2012, 10:54 AM | #20 |
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Most people just take pictures like this and then reproduce them on the restored car as close as possible to the origonal.
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12-08-2012, 11:07 AM | #21 | |
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Just build it like one you would have bought yourself if you were buying a new 69 today. That way you will be happiest. Remember any parts that are on the car now that you decide not to reuse, Keep and when you sell the car let them go with it. As they say. If it's not on the car its in the trunk. here is a reference site you could look at. http://www.oldride.com/library/1969_...et_camaro.html Good luck with your project!
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12-08-2012, 05:45 PM | #22 |
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Given that the marks would be covered, it would be cool to preserve them as original. I agree that most people would take the photo and reproduce them, but that's reason enough right there to not do the same.
Mark - thanks for posting your picture up. I've had the entire interior out of my '69 convertible and there are not any original crayon marks inside. Triton2110 - I specifically bought my '69 knowing that it wasn't a numbers matching car so that I could make modifications to it. You haven't said whether you intend to restore it to sell it, or to keep it. If you're going to keep it and drive it, you might consider upgrading to discs, adding HEI and/or EFI and upgrading in the suspension areas to make it drive much better. If you plan to sell it, clone it to SS or RS/SS standards. Please just be very clear with the buyer that it's a clone. Either way, a '69 Camaro is a stupid simple car to work on. I've learned a ton over the years, and I still have big plans for mine. Enjoy your car! |
12-09-2012, 02:41 PM | #23 | |
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12-09-2012, 03:18 PM | #24 |
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A month ago i bought a 69 z/28... Hugger orange w/ blk standard int.. Pre x code... I found the code undr seats, it is a true z....the orig 302 was replaces w/ a CE block in 1972. I have that paperwork!!! Orig it was org/ white stripe, no spoilers, no tach, no cosole!!! Thru the years those were added alon w/ blk stripes and grill, chrome trim pkg too. Weve toyed w/ going original. I talked to the otig owner. Who verified authenticity, and sent me paperwork and pics from 1974 ish era!!! He said it has more character now than it did when he had it.... Ill not change a thing now!!!! Do what you want!!!... Id love frost grn/ grn car!!! My buddy has one rottin in the mud the same color w/ RS pkg. Wont part w/ it!!!!
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01-01-2013, 07:53 PM | #25 |
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Build it the way you like original or not you need lots of this $$$$$$
7 year build on my 68 & the only thing original is the vin #. zz502 full chassisworks frame 4link with a ford 9" rear end |
03-24-2013, 07:44 PM | #26 |
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If you do plan on keeping your camaro the original Frost green,here are some pics of mine,a SS with Boyd Cottington smoothies,and white hockey stripe.
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04-13-2013, 09:09 AM | #27 |
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I posted some pictures of my Frost green 69 Camaro.It is a real SS 350 Camaro with numbers matching block and original 12 bolt rear end,but the Turbo 400-7R trans is not(350 turbo long gone)oh,and has the Dark green interior in it,which is ok,but I will most likely change the interior to Black hounds tooth,and a different exterior color.Recently i purchased the RS Grille package for the car and will be making it a RS/SS Camaro.I will also be adding a cowl induction hood.I'm going for the resto-mod look,although it kinda looks that way now,i'm still gonna make it my own,and don't really care what anybody else thinks about it.
I've actually thought about making up a cowl tag that reads "none of your business" to cover up the original cowl tag.As for the light green interior...Mmmmm i personally would go with black or white,forget the light green color,it looks horrible IMHO.
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04-18-2013, 02:08 PM | #28 |
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My 68 was definitely changed up, but I was going for a stock feel inside and out.
She came with a straight 6 and a 2 speed power glide tranny. Ripped those out and replaced with at 350 engine and 350 turbo tranny. Paint no where near original, but I always wanted that stock look and feel that would make people ask, "was that an original color?" Like many said before, enjoy it. If it needs everything, do it the way you want Here's my old girl:
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