1969 Camaro Removing Front Shocks & Springs and Installing QA1 Coil Over Shocks

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • We remove the old coil springs and install coil over shocks in this 1969 Camaro to improve ride height and corner handling.

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  • @dateatorjr9671
    @dateatorjr9671 6 лет назад +3

    No need to wear safety glasses under that car. There’s no rust or dirt. 😂

  • @richardharris2062
    @richardharris2062 2 года назад +3

    Damn. Why don’t you slow it down so someone could learn from this video

  • @AustrianAnarchy
    @AustrianAnarchy 6 лет назад +2

    Maybe it's just me. Not a fan of that music throughout the meat of the video. Didn't stop me from watching twice :)

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  6 лет назад +2

      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.

    • @benjamine.7102
      @benjamine.7102 6 лет назад +4

      I love the music

  • @yafois988
    @yafois988 4 года назад +3

    Really like that color!

  • @kevinklien90
    @kevinklien90 6 лет назад +2

    Holly crap I’m second 😊

  • @billcannon6405
    @billcannon6405 2 года назад +1

    You fast forward threw the hole job. Not very informative

  • @turnipsucks6416
    @turnipsucks6416 6 лет назад +2

    Beautiful car. To bad they don't build cars like this any more.

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  6 лет назад +1

      This one would kill a new Camaro

    • @turnipsucks6416
      @turnipsucks6416 6 лет назад

      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.

  • @merdoggalex6858
    @merdoggalex6858 6 лет назад +3

    Holly crap I'm first 😊

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  6 лет назад +1

      Holly crap...awesome, is that like Christmas crap....lol

    • @merdoggalex6858
      @merdoggalex6858 6 лет назад +1

      @@PetesGarage yes of course. Love this channel👌

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  6 лет назад

      You should get a bottle opener

    • @merdoggalex6858
      @merdoggalex6858 6 лет назад

      @@PetesGarage 🍻

    • @merdoggalex6858
      @merdoggalex6858 6 лет назад

      @@PetesGarage alexmer@live.com

  • @Featherburner
    @Featherburner 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @diceman220
    @diceman220 4 года назад +1

    That car is MINT, awesome. My 68 is a driver, but still a lot of fun. 396 BBC.

  • @tracycolorado
    @tracycolorado 6 лет назад +2

    love the lope of that cam

  • @rafatrill
    @rafatrill 6 лет назад +1

    Lmao for a minute I thought I was watching bad luck Garage lol

  • @billgates5561
    @billgates5561 5 лет назад +1

    Turn your timing back a few degrees..keeps the starter from dragging..

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  5 лет назад +1

      Too many mechanics under that hood....

  • @jonathangoodpasture3795
    @jonathangoodpasture3795 4 года назад +1

    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!

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  4 года назад +1

      I'll ask him, I don't remember

    • @Jackadoo24
      @Jackadoo24 4 года назад +1

      15 X 7 BF Goodrich 225 front 15 X 8 255 back

  • @turnipsucks6416
    @turnipsucks6416 6 лет назад +1

    wish it really did happen that fast. Nice editing and video.

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  6 лет назад

      You and me both. I"m trying to show more in videos and still keep them entertaining.

  • @hav2win
    @hav2win 2 года назад

    Who the hell wants a fast forward of the entire job with crappy metal music blasting in your ear?

  • @danoneill2846
    @danoneill2846 6 лет назад +2

    cool car !!

  • @jmcenterprises9591
    @jmcenterprises9591 6 лет назад +1

    Pete nice work. That car is amazing!

  • @benjamine.7102
    @benjamine.7102 6 лет назад +1

    Holly crap I’m third 😊

  • @idoaricha
    @idoaricha 6 лет назад +1

    I love camero's 😍

  • @66BroncoBoy
    @66BroncoBoy 3 года назад

    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)

  • @darrylchase3688
    @darrylchase3688 Год назад

    Unfortunately, QA1 does not provide the spanner wrenches now.

  • @Granite
    @Granite 6 лет назад

    Very clean car. Perhaps you could just play the clip noise sped up like diresta?

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  6 лет назад +1

      That is an idea....I can try that

  • @adamgutierrez3261
    @adamgutierrez3261 4 года назад

    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.

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  4 года назад

      Yes, they improve performance by a huge amount

    • @Jackadoo24
      @Jackadoo24 4 года назад

      It’s my car and it’s the best thing I could’ve ever done . It solved all the problems on the front end.

  • @ashmyers38
    @ashmyers38 6 лет назад

    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

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  6 лет назад

      Yes, the engine was warm, so it turns over until the next piston gets to top dead center, compresses, and the plug fires.

    • @ashmyers38
      @ashmyers38 6 лет назад +1

      @@PetesGarage makes sense now, thanks for the reply! Big fan of the channel

  • @Sweeptheleg1969
    @Sweeptheleg1969 3 года назад

    What’s the model number for those coil overs?

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  3 года назад

      I don't have it handy, but it's pretty easy to search on the web

  • @randykennell5404
    @randykennell5404 4 года назад

    What weight coil did you use? 500lb?

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  4 года назад

      I don't recall, it was the one for the big block

  • @stephenbutler6166
    @stephenbutler6166 3 года назад

    @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?

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  3 года назад +1

      That is specific to DSE

    • @stephenbutler6166
      @stephenbutler6166 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for the reply

    • @stephenbutler6166
      @stephenbutler6166 3 года назад

      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.

    • @purepowerracing442
      @purepowerracing442 2 года назад

      Is DSE the same as johnny law or helix

  • @trlprk
    @trlprk 4 года назад

    Oh man, what a great looking car!

  • @1JohnnyLindo
    @1JohnnyLindo 4 года назад +3

    sits too high :)

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  4 года назад

      We did adjust it after a couple weeks driving

    • @jacobgomer
      @jacobgomer 4 года назад

      with coil overs you can adjust the height to whatever you like

  • @BoxcarsGarage
    @BoxcarsGarage 6 лет назад

    Sweet project Pete!

  • @theshark2804
    @theshark2804 4 года назад

    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

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  4 года назад

      I would call QA1 tech support

    • @theshark2804
      @theshark2804 4 года назад

      @@PetesGarage what was the spring rate. Been too lazy to call qa1.

    • @jacobgomer
      @jacobgomer 4 года назад

      @@theshark2804 i think he said they put on 550 springs

    • @theshark2804
      @theshark2804 4 года назад

      @@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

    • @romanvalenzuela9187
      @romanvalenzuela9187 4 года назад

      @@theshark2804 how is it now

  • @highfd6794
    @highfd6794 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for making this my dad has a 69 Camero and i want to learn how to work on them thanks so much.

  • @ClassicQuen
    @ClassicQuen 4 года назад

    This video helped a lot thank you so much

  • @chazmichaels5058
    @chazmichaels5058 Год назад

    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

    • @PetesGarage
      @PetesGarage  Год назад +2

      Well...everyone does what they like