December 20, 2024

LS3-Powered 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 5-Speed

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro coupe, acquired by the current owner in 2022, has undergone significant upgrades, including the installation of a 6.2-liter LS3 crate engine, a Ridetech adjustable coilover suspension system, and hydroboost-assisted Wilwood disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors. The car sports a blue finish with a white vinyl top and features a Tremec five-speed manual transmission coupled with a Positraction differential. Additional enhancements include air conditioning, a RetroSound stereo, a custom center console, Dakota Digital gauges, a Holley intake manifold, and 17″ B/G Rod Works wheels. The vehicle is currently available for sale through dealer consignment, accompanied by build records and a clean Texas title.

Originally finished in LeMans Blue with a white vinyl roof, the body was refinished by the previous owner. It includes white fender stripes, an SS-style hood, chrome bumpers, and front and rear spoilers. Emblems were reportedly replaced, and LED headlights were added by the current owner.

The Camaro is equipped with a Ridetech suspension system that includes tubular front control arms, adjustable rear links, front and rear sway bars, and adjustable coilovers at all four corners. It also features a Wilwood hydroboost system, a Borgeson power steering box, Wilwood drilled and slotted disc brakes, subframe connectors, and 17″ B/G Rod Works wheels wrapped in staggered Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires.

Inside, the car has front bucket seats and a rear bench reupholstered in ivory vinyl and houndstooth cloth by the current owner. The interior is further upgraded with air conditioning, a RetroSound stereo with Bluetooth, an aftermarket center console, and three-point seatbelts.

In 2022, Dakota Digital instrumentation was installed, featuring a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and multiple digital displays. The odometer shows 700 miles, though total mileage is unknown.

The 6.2-liter LS3 crate engine was installed in 2022 along with a Holley intake manifold, an aluminum radiator, a Lokar front accessory kit, and a cold-air intake with a clear air filter cover. The fuel system was also updated with a new fuel tank, electric fuel pump, and replacement fuel lines.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission connected to a 12-bolt rear axle with a 3.08:1 Positraction differential, which was overhauled in 2022. At that time, a Centerforce clutch was installed, and the transmission mount was replaced.

Decoding the Fisher body tag reveals the following information:

Build Date: 12B – Second week of December build date
Style: 12437 – 1969 Camaro coupe
Body: NOR202729 -Norwood, Ohio, assembly number
Trim: 729 – Ivory houndstooth interior
Paint: 71 E – LeMans Blue w/Parchment vinyl roof cover



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