Do you remember what size tires he had on that car? I have a '69 Camaro that I just bought and am replacing the coilovers because the current ones are shot and the tires rub. It has a SBC 350 in it and I'm wondering what spring rate to get. Thanks!
Someone out there in your neck of the woods has got to like the sound of that challenge.... Should see how that play's out and post up a challenge to someone.
Very nice car. I am considering the same coilovers for my 1st gen. After a year of having your QA1's, would you still say you like them? Gave pros and cons for daily cruising, and performance driving? Thanks for your response, any information would be appreciated.
@Pete's Garage I'm about to do the same to my 69 Camaro but with DSE control arms and coilovers. I noticed you didn't have to enlarge the hole at the top of the shock mount. Is this specific to DSE or did you do off camera?
I combined with Wilwood 6 piston front brake kit install... Pretty straight forward but had some stuck factory bolts that fought to stay on the car. Particularly the spindle bolts. Thanks for the video.
Hey Pete. At the end of the video when he starts it up at about 6:05. Is that normal, where is sounds like it has a little trouble and then knocks once. My 350 in my 77 c10 does the exact same thing, its my first project so my knowledge is lacking haha. Thanks
Not to be picky, but , why did you take off the brakes? If you leave everything attached to the upper spindle and A-arm, once the lower A-arm is separated from the spindle, take a piece of 2x4x4 inches stuff it under the upper A-arm and it keeps everything tidy and out of the way, thus saving time and energy taking things apart that don’t need be removed, plus the brake hoses don’t get stretched and kinked. Just my observation.(My 2 cents worth)
Just trying a new format. It's tough to get hours of video into a 7 minute video and still show all the work. When you are in stop action the audio shuts off so I stop occasionally to highlite important stuff.
Really like that color!
It looks awesome in the sun
Sweet project Pete!
That is a fun car
Pete nice work. That car is amazing!
Thanks J...it's awesome
Oh man, what a great looking car!
Couldn't agree more!
love the lope of that cam
It sounds pretty mean
wish it really did happen that fast. Nice editing and video.
You and me both. I"m trying to show more in videos and still keep them entertaining.
That car is MINT, awesome. My 68 is a driver, but still a lot of fun. 396 BBC.
It is a gorgeous car
Do you remember what size tires he had on that car? I have a '69 Camaro that I just bought and am replacing the coilovers because the current ones are shot and the tires rub. It has a SBC 350 in it and I'm wondering what spring rate to get. Thanks!
I'll ask him, I don't remember
15 X 7 BF Goodrich 225 front 15 X 8 255 back
Beautiful car. To bad they don't build cars like this any more.
This one would kill a new Camaro
Someone out there in your neck of the woods has got to like the sound of that challenge.... Should see how that play's out and post up a challenge to someone.
Very nice car. I am considering the same coilovers for my 1st gen. After a year of having your QA1's, would you still say you like them? Gave pros and cons for daily cruising, and performance driving? Thanks for your response, any information would be appreciated.
Yes, they improve performance by a huge amount
It’s my car and it’s the best thing I could’ve ever done . It solved all the problems on the front end.
@Pete's Garage I'm about to do the same to my 69 Camaro but with DSE control arms and coilovers. I noticed you didn't have to enlarge the hole at the top of the shock mount. Is this specific to DSE or did you do off camera?
That is specific to DSE
Thanks for the reply
I combined with Wilwood 6 piston front brake kit install... Pretty straight forward but had some stuck factory bolts that fought to stay on the car. Particularly the spindle bolts. Thanks for the video.
Is DSE the same as johnny law or helix
cool car !!
It's real nice
I love camero's 😍
This is a very nice one
Hey Pete. At the end of the video when he starts it up at about 6:05. Is that normal, where is sounds like it has a little trouble and then knocks once. My 350 in my 77 c10 does the exact same thing, its my first project so my knowledge is lacking haha. Thanks
Yes, the engine was warm, so it turns over until the next piston gets to top dead center, compresses, and the plug fires.
@@PetesGarage makes sense now, thanks for the reply! Big fan of the channel
Hey i have a 73 nova and picked up a set of 650 qa1 coilovers for $280. Do you think with a 454 and the 73 bumpers my spring rate will work? Thanks
I would call QA1 tech support
@@PetesGarage what was the spring rate. Been too lazy to call qa1.
@@theshark2804 i think he said they put on 550 springs
@@jacobgomer yeah i had to watch a few times. I hope the 650 i got is not too stiff with a 454 and iron heads
@@theshark2804 how is it now
Lmao for a minute I thought I was watching bad luck Garage lol
It sometimes feels like it
What weight coil did you use? 500lb?
I don't recall, it was the one for the big block
What’s the model number for those coil overs?
I don't have it handy, but it's pretty easy to search on the web
Not to be picky, but , why did you take off the brakes? If you leave everything attached to the upper spindle and A-arm, once the lower A-arm is separated from the spindle, take a piece of 2x4x4 inches stuff it under the upper A-arm and it keeps everything tidy and out of the way, thus saving time and energy taking things apart that don’t need be removed, plus the brake hoses don’t get stretched and kinked. Just my observation.(My 2 cents worth)
Thanks for the comment
No need to wear safety glasses under that car. There’s no rust or dirt. 😂
It's spotless
Very clean car. Perhaps you could just play the clip noise sped up like diresta?
That is an idea....I can try that
Turn your timing back a few degrees..keeps the starter from dragging..
Too many mechanics under that hood....
This video helped a lot thank you so much
Glad it helped
Unfortunately, QA1 does not provide the spanner wrenches now.
Unfortunate cost reductions
Thanks for making this my dad has a 69 Camero and i want to learn how to work on them thanks so much.
Awesome! Have Fun
Maybe it's just me. Not a fan of that music throughout the meat of the video. Didn't stop me from watching twice :)
Just trying a new format. It's tough to get hours of video into a 7 minute video and still show all the work. When you are in stop action the audio shuts off so I stop occasionally to highlite important stuff.
I love the music
Damn. Why don’t you slow it down so someone could learn from this video
Thanks for the input
Holly crap I’m third 😊
Killing the bronze
Holly crap I’m second 😊
Nothing wrong with silver
I shouldn't have to tell you this but you never let a calliper hang by the hose! That's really not setting a good example to your viewers.
You're right
Holly crap I'm first 😊
Holly crap...awesome, is that like Christmas crap....lol
@@PetesGarage yes of course. Love this channel👌
You should get a bottle opener
@@PetesGarage 🍻
@@PetesGarage alexmer@live.com
Who the hell wants a fast forward of the entire job with crappy metal music blasting in your ear?
sweet car except for the stripes-why do people put z/28 stripes on a car that's not a z/28? put hockey stripes on if you want stripes on a 69
Well...everyone does what they like
You fast forward threw the hole job. Not very informative
sits too high :)
We did adjust it after a couple weeks driving
with coil overs you can adjust the height to whatever you like