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1969 Chevy RS SS

November 9, 2014 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

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
8
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 owned by Steve Gillbert

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

 

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Filed Under: Features, November 2014


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