The 1969 RS Camaro
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Our 69 Camaro
This is a 1969 RS Convertible, original 8 cylinder 350/350 RS Camaro.
We purchased this car from Future Classics, a classic car dealer in New Jersey.
The car was owned by one person it's whole life until we bought it. We hope to keep this car for life and both the wife and I love the car. Now that we have kids it is hard to find the time to take it out.
The Numbers
VIN 124579N618205
Engine
Stamped on front passenger side behind the alternator (I may be missing a number or two because the stamping was faint): 111 11 2232 798I00JD
Cast numbers on drivers side, flat, top area of block: 3970010
Transmission
Numbers found at top of bell housing on drivers side directly opisit of the engine block casting numbers above: 19N61820
Body Plate
ST69   12467   NOR280529BBY
TR     711     52   BPNT
03D       X11
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Our plan is to make this car a "Pro-Touring" car. I have a 400 small block that when done will be a 406 with a turbo 400 behind it. We also plan on installing 17" or 18"rims with 275's in the rear (I hope) and 245's in the front. Baer breaks, Hotchkis suspension and a few other items will help finish off the car.
For wheels I like the American Racing TTII rims but am leaning tward the Bundik Gasser or the Foose Classics (if I can ever afford them).
Wheels would be:
Front – 17or18X8 (5” back spacing)
Rear – 17or18X9.5 (5.5” back spacing)
Tires – BF Goodrich g-Force
Front – 245/40-17
Rear – 275/40-17
This is the car after I installed the front Hotchkis 2" drop front springs and the
Hotchkis 1.5" rear leaf spring kit. From the center of the wheel lip to the center of the rim, I got 11.25" in the front and 12.5" in the rear.
Hotchkis 2" drop springs next to the original ones.
Original sway bar bushings next to the new ones.
My Orignal A-arm bump stop next to the new one.
Global West Sub Frame Connectors.
The Interior and stereo

I had to get a cool child seat for my daughter or son. This Simpson seat for our children. It will look great in the back of the Camaro.
Some First Gen Camaro Help files
First Gen Camaro Speakerbox plans.
1969 Camaro RS Head Light Washer pump routing.
12 bolts that fit a First Gen Camaro.
Information on first gen Camaro Convertible Subframe connectors
Information on first gen Camaro Convertible stereo and rear speaker installs.
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