Ultimate Guide: 1969 Camaro Big Block Secrets Revealed!

[@johnwheeler8964]

Keep it orginal and please dont put big gay wheels on it

[@EllisonLowrimore-y8h]

I agree! Leave it alone!!

[@taylorebenguard6998]

man as rotted as that car is it really deserves a proper restoration but kept as original

[@johncornell3665]

Yes no gay wheels

[@fredrickraces]

😂 gay wheels😊

[@NDoghouse]

@@taylorebenguard6998 Ain't nobody gonna spend the required amount of money on a 'proper resoration' for this one without the original drivetrain in it especially with that trim tag and no original documentation.

[@backyardbarnfinds]

Would you Change the Color or Leave it Yellow?

[@Bubs67z28]

Yellow!

[@billbong156]

Yellow 💛

[@billbong156]

Or black with yellow stripe would be cool too but if yellow is original I would keep yellow

[@Craig-y6u]

Yellow!!

[@Mark-um7ey]

Well if you are restoring it back to factory specs then back to original color

[@bobbrownlow6409]

When I see perfect cars today I remember this is what they looked after ten Chicago winters

[@Merylstreep1949]

Ten? More like 5 lol

[@lilypondgarage2968]

She’s all there and looks like an easy resto pretty solid all in all

[@billbong156]

Great video, very informative. 👍

[@Nomah1979]

Ah, Its so nice to have a clear definition of what does and does not have a blacked out tail pan!! As a Chevelle guy if you want to start a fight bring that subject up with the 66-67 Chevelle with some experts. I am of the opinion that some plants painted them and some didn't...Its kinda like when you find SS emblems on the door cards. I have seen a few cars optioned the same exact way with and without the emblems from the factory...You have a good channel Parker...keep the hobby alive

[@johnboy007]

I heard 64, 65, z16 Malibu SS if the tail panel was painted black, it was a 375 horse big block 396. Is that not true? Not sure about 66 and 67 Chevelle super sports or the Camaros.

[@Nomah1979]

@@johnboy007 I am not sure on the 64-65 those z16s were such a limited run...I believe they were only really released for promotion....like you had to be someone to get one...like people that could promote within the industry

[@davidharter7151]

I love seeing a 100 thousand dollar 66 chevelle ss with a blacked out tail panel. Like what were they thinking.

[@hansnordstrom2373]

Only year for the z16 is 1965 first year for the 396 engine is 1965

[@rolandgard6984]

Never seen a '66 with a blacked out tail panel. Mine never had it,but I have seen blacked out panels on '67's

[@TheJagjr4450]

It looks like it has an 837 big pulley alternator... which would be correct for an L78. ALSO check the tune up emissions decal - a CH is the 375. ALL SS's got black rockers, gill trim, headlamp trim, and vertical stick tail lamp trim. Being an early car it would have the longer stripe onto the fender extension... Also the painted stripe used a 2 piece template - the templates were never positioned perfect so there is a slight offset or mismatch about 4 inches behind the vertical area where the 396 emblem is. The original templates also had ticks holding the stickers correctly instead of being completely cut for layout, when the template was pulled the template paper ripped slightly causing a visible tick along the edge of the stripe. The ticks usually show every 4-6 inches. One low mile early built SS had a horribly mismatched template, the stripe came to a visible V - about 12" from the front of the fender. X2 - Big block with style trim. Firstgenaddict

[@Mark-um7ey]

Rear axle code will also have an E stamped below the axle code for Eaton posi unit for factory posi axle housings

[@timmyd_69]

and the fill plug is different to hold the red positraction tag

[@RobertPirtle-q9g]

You are good at finding out what’s up with Camaro’s . When you get old you will be one of them guys. Your name will be in books

[@georgejames6376]

Books are all but gone already

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

Hello Parker this car was on my KZbin Channel first at First generation garage

[@frankc1430]

That is not a small block radiator for the 69 camaro. The 69 Camaro small block radiator was a crossflow, not a downflow.

[@darkmanzz]

nice video...most informative

[@backyardbarnfinds]

Thanks Steve!

[@darkmanzz]

@@backyardbarnfinds i have 1968 SS 396--had it since 1977 and it has been garaged the whole time--you should check it out🙂

[@frankc1430]

I guess the Ziebart protection did not work!

[@shaneneal7337]

Brave man standing under that thing while on the lift with the frame rails, rocker panels, and front subframe being Swiss cheese 😂 will be a great car when it's restored

[@ericrhinehart722]

If your ever in SOCAL I have a 69 Camaro convertible that I would love for you to look at. I've been told early SS and LM1 but no one can tell me really what it is. Thank you and LOVE THE SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The car is unrestored and in good shape

[@tonyc9358]

Big project, but worth saving and putting back on the road. Maybe someone with the vision and resources can give it a new life. 👍

[@michaelpollock11]

Great job on the car!💯Great video.. keep it up!👍

[@Earths1stgamer]

Merry Christmas Parker!

[@DouglasJones-b3m]

Parker great job!

[@jordanhess5620]

I have a l34 68 Camaro SS Rs

[@smo-guiver8315]

Daytona yellow with a yellow houndstooth interior if fixing it up. Otherwise, patch the rusted out panels and preserve it as is - its cool.

[@carmiethompson2676]

I'd find a 396 & the BB motor mounts. Get rid of that 350-2V motor. The car looks pretty 'gone'. It's going to need more then 'patching'.

[@gordocarbo]

@@carmiethompson2676Agree...panels behind the panels hiding under paint that car is a huge project! Never was a fan of yellow interior yuck.

[@carmiethompson2676]

@@gordocarbo Who said anything about a yellow interior?

[@ScottStyle]

Original look👍color

[@kickit59]

Parker I live in the Northwest, actually Eastern Washington in a semi arid area. I used to find early Camaros that maybe had some pinholes in the trunk or below the rear window a little bit of rust. Vinyl top cars maybe a little extra rust and maybe some bubbling around the rear wheel well area or at the bottom back of the front fenders. However usually the car was savable with some careful metal patches and the car would go on to live a long life. However can this car realistically be saved as an original body car? If you dip it what would be left? Anyhow I am interested to see how your guys deal with that level of rust over there in the North East! How far would you go to bring that car back to life?

[@frankc1430]

What is the X22 behind the back seat marked with? A yellow grease pencil or a yellow paint pen?

[@timrayburn2461]

Thanks

[@garysgarage.2841]

Man that's rough I'm not into rusty unibody cars but cool car all the same

[@gordocarbo]

Too far gone or me! Car is going to need a ton of welding, panels, etc

[@Mark-um7ey]

Big block 4spd and a 3.08 rear gear? Lmao yeah someone checked the Ricky Bobby option code when they ordered it, burnouts for days and a Cadillac top end speed. "I Wanna Go Fast" 😂

[@hk45c62]

Possibly a car that was driven on the interstate or out west.

[@rob1129]

To me, it looks like something a dealer would have specked out that would have attracted attention sitting on the lot & have no problem selling.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

I seen that car on Craigslist in Pennsylvania. I was thinking about it but being PreX i passed. Very cool car though. I enjoy the videos Parker

[@buckster2575]

Go day two look on it.NONE of that oversized tire rim combo bs.

[@rodstevenson8231]

would love to see some 68/72 elcamino videos,have my oldmans 71 ss he bought brand new,happy new year....

[@edzepln]

Parker this is just an awesome rundown of how to find a whale. ALL THE BEST IN THE NEW YEAR!

[@RaiderX948]

Parker, had a question, recently bought a '69 Camaro, original 6 cyl. car, wanted to know if it's possible to get a body tag for a car, this car's is missing, thank you.

[@backyardbarnfinds]

there is a guy in canada.. don't want to list the site here, but if you google search he's not hard to find.. usually a couple hundred bucks

[@RaiderX948]

@@backyardbarnfinds Thank you Parker.

[@DanEBoyd]

Maybe proportioning valve is there because of the front disk brakes?

[@dougeaton2446]

Did ya look in the seat back and bottom to see if there was a build sheet?? Or behind the front seat back?? Above the glove box? Under the carpet? Looks like that car wasn't messed with id check those spots to see if you can find a build sheet. That would tell all, and make it worth alot more

[@joegoderecci1354]

Do you go to New Jersey I have a 1969 Camaro big block would like you to look at how much do you charge if anything I'm in South Jersey My name is Joe

[@jasonahlstrom1424]

Cool car but man that would be speedy for all the rust and metalwork. I’m glad I bought mine over ten years ago without a ton of rust. Keep up the cool content Parker.

[@JohnW1711stock]

Jerry MacNeish is a good friend of mine. You sound like you know your Camaros.

[@jspriver]

Some guys would opt for tubbing it and a 6-71 Not this guy

[@robertmcfarland3323]

A lot of work and money

[@carmiethompson2676]

I'm a Ford/Merc guy but I'd do what I could to save any muscle car. That'd include AMC.

[@Ticonderous1]

Hey Parker, How can I tell if my 69 Camaro is an original Big Block car ... It has a 396 and has the Big Block heater box , it also has the felt under the bonnet , a genuine cowl hood as i learnt from you how to tell .. It was made in the 4th month of Sept of 68 so it is an early car according to the Vin .. But how do i know if it is a real Big Block car.. Oh and i live in Australia ..

[@NDoghouse]

Appreciate the video. Been on craigslist for awhile now. Aint no way that pos is worth $20,000. No matching numbers, no documents, every part is rotted beyond repair. Selling a dream. Not worth restoring without the drivetrain. If he paid more than about $8000 for this 'barn find' then he got hosed. Somebody is looking for another sucker. Skipped over the broken ears on the $50 tranny case by the way.

[@MikeJBlues]

Very cool car, the 2 looks like an 8 lol. Great video 👍

[@piercehawke8021]

Not sure about 1969s, but 1968 BB Chevy cars had smog pumps with manual trannys.

[@DontCryAboutIt]

What is your opinion on putting everything on a new shell?

[@tonyc9358]

Depending on who buys the car, rebodying it may be the less-expensive route versus replacing most, if not all, of the sheet metal, rockers, floors, and other body panels. If you have to replace most of the metal work, then a Dynacorn Camaro Coupe body (or equivalent, if one exists) may make sense, as it costs $13,500. This approach may enable you to avoid many of the skilled labor costs of piecing everything together if you cannot do the work yourself. Probably not the ideal solution for many from a pure preservation standpoint, but may be the more economical and practical approach. I do know this car is being sold as a package with several replacement body parts - original fenders and doors from donor cars - as well as a '69 front subframe and actual GM NOS quarters, not Dynacorn or AMD. That leaves the main floor panels and the rockers, and possibly parts of the firewall and dash. (The trunk floor appears to be mostly intact.) I'm sure many will view my answer as provocative - I'm not necessarily sold on the approach, but the economics may be the overriding factor for some.

[@timtarr9364]

What are you guys doing on KZbin passing around the old cars I saw this exact same car on another KZbin channel

[@harryjohnson8605]

1967 models look better than the 1969 models IMO

[@tommycook9620]

Could be a Nice car one day . Just like my 68 nova ss factory 4speed small block car, dont have the original engine, but shows All signs of a ss car

[@lynnmcmullen3157]

Original paint amazing but the salt did a number on it

[@edwinbonnelljr1587]

Wow that's cool as hell yeah man that sounds great to me too lol ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jelly7310]

Camera guy needs a light. Cool car.

[@Sean-i4r]

I'll say,AG1,Sponcer a lot of youtubers

[@roycervantes1341]

Yeee Yeee 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@vhp454]

I never liked the 1969 Camaro. I have owned my 1971 Baldwin -Motion Camaro since 1982, nothing compares to a big block

[@tyronebiggims1613]

10 Bucks to take hat off...

[@Merylstreep1949]

I think this will be the resto trend for 2025,lol

[@crashnburn3635]

GET BACK!!! Could be a 325 or 350HP car!!! 😡

[@AndyFigueroa-vb6iu]

I would paint it back origina bumblebee yellow

[@markmurray7031]

Poor old girl.

[@rogercollins2653]

You know if what ifs were horseshoes I can say hey this is a car or I can say it's hey this is a car.

[@AlvinUselton]

Can you help me get a 69 project?

[@kermitmawyer1743]

😊😊😊😊😊🐍🐍🐍🎅🎅🐍🐍🐍👻😜😜

[@abeneufeld9690]

Turn it into a race car under 10 seconds with a big fat tires and ladder bars, please

[@jims2286]

AG1 is BS

[@natew8882]

While one could appreciate your enthusiasm again you're spewing all kinds of misinformation. The headrests in that car are not aftermarket. In fact they are factory GM headrests. You just don't know what you're looking at. Just like the Roadrunner that had the Cutlass bucket seats in it and you thought it was a custom interior. You seem to have retained what you've heard and seen but it's obvious you have not done your homework. I really think you should stop making videos until you know full well what you're talking about. For the record that car is good for parts only and not very many parts at that. It's far too rusty to be worth restoring. Unless you just have stupid money.

[@tonyc9358]

Or you could just not watch his videos.

[@bigdaddy69Z28]

Yellow code 76 with black top Very nice !