1969 Chevy RS SS owned by Steve Gillbert

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Issue

November 2014

Owner

steve gilbert

Ride

69 camaro pace car
(1969 chevy loader 396 with 375 horse rs ss)

Meaning Behind the Name

one of the offical pace cars for the 1969 indy 500

Photographer

nick means

Ride Details

Original Cost

3,600

Build Cost

50,000 plus

What was the inspiration?

How long did it take you to build?

8yrs-frame off restored-and back to original

How long have you been building?

Club Affiliations

none

Your future plans?

none

Thanks to

my brother tim

Previous Rides

mainly Camaro's built a 67,68 and 69

Engine Details

Make

chevy loader 396 with 375 horse 1969

Cylinders

Displacement

Engine Mods

original ,down to the smog pumps

Engine Add Ons

none

Chrome or polish

alum intake and chrome valve covers

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel

manual 4 speed

Torque Converter

Transfer Case

Axle

positive track

Gears

original

Builder Shop

me and my brother

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame

original

Frame Builder

me and brother

Drop or lift inches

none

Front Shocks

original

Rear Shocks

original

Spindles

original

Springs

original

Four Link

original

Compressor Info

none

Valve Info

none

Airbag Info

none

Other Mods

none

Chrome, Paint, or Polish

new paint original colors

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type

original rally wheels

Rear Wheel Type

original rally wheels

Front Wheel Size

15 by 7

Rear Wheel Size

15 by 7

Front Tire Size

15 inch

Rear Tire Size

15 inch

Paint Details

Color

dober white, orange stripes

Paint Type

clear coat, base coat

Graphics Description

original super sport stripes

Painted By

Graphics By

Body Details

Channeled

original

Hood

2 inch cowl hood

Grille

original

Bumpers

original chrome bumpers

Wing

none

Addon Accessories

none

Body Mods

none

Body Mods by

me and my brother

Interior Details

Dashboard

original

Gauges

original

Steering Wheel

original

Console

original

Head Unit

original

Amps

original

Speakers

original

Video System

none

Stereo Installed by

original

Shifter

original 4 speed

Seats

original

Tint Percent

none

Trunk or Bed

original

Upholstery Description

orange helms tooth

Upholstery Description

none

Upholstery By

Jackson custom

1969 Chevy RS SS “69 Camaro Pace Car” owned by Steve Gilbert