I thought you guy's/gal's might enjoy some pics..........

The car was very rough to say the least. The only panels I was able to save were the header,cowl and LH fender. The doors and RH fender came out of AZ and the roof came out of TX. Everything else is after market.

The car was hit in the front and had to be pulled. The previous owner tried to install the roof himself but, it was his first attempt at body work and it was way off. Basicly I had to fit the roof,both quarters,doors,trunk lid and tail pan all at the same time without a correct starting point. Luckily I have a friend that restores a ton of 69's so I was able to get all the measurements off of the cars he had in his shop.

Anyway here it is.......

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Great work! That corn is awful green for just finishing that project :D

Nothing I can really say. My vocabulary, while extraordinary(J/K :)), cannot do your work justice.

Wow, Matt That 69 is sweet! Nice Job!! :thumbsup: Your brother-in-law owes you big time! :D

Great work! That corn is awful green for just finishing that project :D

LOL.....OK I guess it's been a few months now. I'm really slow at posting pics.

Great looking car and very good looking work!

Yes in deed Matt, you did excellent my friend..... Gee, wish I had a brother in law like you. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.... :thumbsup:

Its always a good Christmas present to see another car saved for more generations to enjoy. Outstanding work Matt.

Nice job. How did you set up the hideaways. vaccume or electric?

Very nice!!

You're hired! Very nice job I'm sure your brother-in-law is very gratefull and proud.

I admire the skill level that can do that kind of work. I want to know how to do that. Great job!

I wish you were my brother in law.
I have four sisters. Are you married? Maybe I could get rid of one of my other brother in laws who can't restore camaros like that.

Totally awesome, speechless..... good save :thumbsup:

Nice job. How did you set up the hideaways. vaccume or electric?

Nether, he didn't want to spend the extra $$$$$$ so you have to open them by hand :sad:

Great looking car great job.:bow:

Unbelievable. Awesome job. Wish I had that talent. Christmas is tomorrow. Maybe I can ask Santa for some skills and more room to do them in.

Great job!

Matt:

Where do you live? I can't find any restoration/body guys here in the Northern VA, DC, MD, DE area that will actually DO some work. Tell me that you're within 2 hours of me and I'll keep you busy for a LONG time! ;)

Matt,
She looks wonderful, great job:thumbsup:
I have an unmarried sister (and a 67 'vert that needs some help)...you interested?;)

Matt:

Where do you live? I can't find any restoration/body guys here in the Northern VA, DC, MD, DE area that will actually DO some work. Tell me that you're within 2 hours of me and I'll keep you busy for a LONG time! ;)

I understand that all too well..in fact it's what motivated me to do it myself. Heck, after the first quarter was laying on the garage floor I got real brave and forgot all about the lack of willing body shops in our area. No greater satisfaction than knowing you did it yourself. The only problem I have with DIY is in my case..I'm my biggest critic. Oh well..I've certianly accumulated some cool tools along the way ;)

I understand that all too well..in fact it's what motivated me to do it myself. Heck, after the first quarter was laying on the garage floor I got real brave and forgot all about the lack of willing body shops in our area. No greater satisfaction than knowing you did it yourself. The only problem I have with DIY is in my case..I'm my biggest critic. Oh well..I've certianly accumulated some cool tools along the way ;)

69Pace...I'd be VERY happy to do it myself and I know I'm very capable but my other issue in this area is trying to find garage space where I can do the work. I can't do it in my garage at home because my wife would would kill me due to the fumes, noise and smell. :( Maybe I need to come over to YOUR side of PG county!

Wow! Unbelievable job :bow: It still amazes me that you can take a car in the condition of pic1 and make it look like it does now.

Nice work :thumbsup:

:bow: WOW....ca.....can you do my car for me i ve got let me see.one......2....3 300hundred bucks!

Damn........thats beautiful. I have 6 brother inlaws and cant even get one of them to come help me push the car in and out of my garage. Mention getting dirty and they run. Even offered them lots of beer............wtf ?

Damn that's nice... looks like some quality work

wow

Would like to have a copy of the other 600 pics with step-by-step instructions please :)

Man, the car looks hot! You did a excellent job. :thumbsup:

Matt:

Where do you live? I can't find any restoration/body guys here in the Northern VA, DC, MD, DE area that will actually DO some work. Tell me that you're within 2 hours of me and I'll keep you busy for a LONG time! ;)

I'm within 2 hours if you own an F-16....LOL. It's funny you mention not being able to find a shop on the east coast willing to do resto work because, I have friend who is doing a resto on a 70 LS6 Chevelle that was shipped to him from MD. I should really get over there and take some pics because he has 3 LS6 chevelle's in his shop right now ( one 17,000 mile convert ) a 69 Yenko Camaro and a 69 Indy pace car convert.

I usually like to have 2 cars in the shop at all times. I'm doing a 66 Impala and a 69 GTO right now. After that I have a 67 GTO convert, a 72 RS , 69 Charger and a 69 GTO convert. But the 67 and 69 GTO's have both backed out on me once already so I'm not holding my breath.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, if you're willing to ship the car. I'm always looking for the work :D

Matt's69RS

Where are you from? I get the impression you are on the west coast, but that corn looks NOTHING like the corn out here. The cornfileds across the street are at least 8 feet tall. (always interested in vintage corn)

Matt's69RS

Where are you from? I get the impression you are on the west coast, but that corn looks NOTHING like the corn out here. The cornfileds across the street are at least 8 feet tall. (always interested in vintage corn)

Sorry, I just noticed my location wasn't listed with my name...... :clonk:

I'm from southern MN near Mankato.

:thumbsup: Nice, i love the color combo. :yes: