'69 Camaro out of 40 year retirement !

Tom Goldman · 09-06-2015, 05:34 PM

Here's a "barn find" that was never lost.
Walter and Ann Toews L.A.W. Automotive '69 Camaro convertible Super Stocker is returning to compete in Stock eliminator after a 40 year "rest".
Walter ,Ann and son in law Todd Hoven have been updating the suspension and I just completed a new roll bar to replace the old Lakewood 3 point bar and some other updates.
Plans call for a 350 2bbl combo to compete in N/SA.
Still looks great with 46 year old paint and original Cragars on it !

Billy Nees · 09-06-2015, 06:08 PM

Tom, you have no idea how happy this makes me!

Rich Biebel · 09-06-2015, 06:27 PM

Happy to see my old friends getting a car back out there.

I've known them for nearly 50 years and nicer people you could not meet or know.....

I don't recall this car....maybe it was white once ?

Walter and Anne were at E-Town in June and said they were planning to do this....

2 Barrel ??? Billy your a bad influence....LOL

Stick a Q-jet on there...please !!!

Tom Goldman · 09-06-2015, 07:27 PM

Billy , I really enjoyed doing this car. Great people with a love for the sport !
First Camaro I did a rollbar and frame connectors on in a long time that was not a rust bucket !
Rich ,This Camaro replaced the white one which was wrecked ,I believe in '71 in a towing accident .

John Scott · 09-06-2015, 07:44 PM

Something a little different...love it!

Mark Yacavone · 09-06-2015, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

Happy to see my old friends getting a car back out there.

2 Barrel ??? Billy your a bad influence....LOL

Stick a Q-jet on there...please !!!

Rich, 4 bbl, H, I , and J/SA Lots of $$$$$ and less fun

2 bbl, N, O and P , less $$$= more fun
I'd run it in P/SA

Welcome back!

Ed Fernandez · 09-07-2015, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

Billy , I really enjoyed doing this car. Great people with a love for the sport !
First Camaro I did a rollbar and frame connectors on in a long time that was not a rust bucket !
Rich ,This Camaro replaced the white one which was wrecked ,I believe in '71 in a towing accident .

Tom, a bit easier putting a bar in a ragtop than a steel top huh?

Rich Biebel · 09-07-2015, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Rich, 4 bbl, H, I , and J/SA Lots of $$$$$ and less fun

2 bbl, N, O and P , less $$$= more fun
I'd run it in P/SA

Welcome back!

Yes Mark I understand....I was just joking with Billy....

The 2 barrel is tougher to dial and race I would think but it is easier than having to race the 4 barrel classes......and run into many fast cars there.

Roberte · 09-07-2015, 08:25 AM

The 20% premise would look good on that combo.
Bob

Todd Hoven · 09-08-2015, 11:18 AM

The 2bbl is the larger variety that is allowed exclusively on these 69 350's basically a 255hp rated about 40 less then a 255hp 350. It should run real well and be pretty dialable. I can't wait to watch this car go down the track. It's a real time capsule.

They have also bought some good parts to go in it as well. An ATI converter, a brand new 200 from Sepanek. Wildwood front disc brakes from my car and a Mark Williams 8.5 ten bolt rear that was in my car back in the 70's. Just need to decide on the wheels. Super Tricks, or Motor Wheel Flys. Unless they want something different all together.

Tom you have done a great job on car, that exceeded all of our expectations. Thank you for your caring and enthusiasm on the project.

09-06-2015, 05:34 PM	#1
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,454 Likes: 825 Liked 776 Times in 221 Posts	'69 Camaro out of 40 year retirement ! Here's a "barn find" that was never lost. Walter and Ann Toews L.A.W. Automotive '69 Camaro convertible Super Stocker is returning to compete in Stock eliminator after a 40 year "rest". Walter ,Ann and son in law Todd Hoven have been updating the suspension and I just completed a new roll bar to replace the old Lakewood 3 point bar and some other updates. Plans call for a 350 2bbl combo to compete in N/SA. Still looks great with 46 year old paint and original Cragars on it ! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

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Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,426 Likes: 3,465 Liked 7,414 Times in 1,675 Posts	Re: '69 Camaro out of 40 year retirement ! Tom, you have no idea how happy this makes me! __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm OK..........it's everybody else.

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Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,307 Likes: 25 Liked 537 Times in 211 Posts	Re: '69 Camaro out of 40 year retirement ! Happy to see my old friends getting a car back out there. I've known them for nearly 50 years and nicer people you could not meet or know..... I don't recall this car....maybe it was white once ? Walter and Anne were at E-Town in June and said they were planning to do this.... 2 Barrel ??? Billy your a bad influence....LOL Stick a Q-jet on there...please !!! __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

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Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,454 Likes: 825 Liked 776 Times in 221 Posts	Re: '69 Camaro out of 40 year retirement ! Billy , I really enjoyed doing this car. Great people with a love for the sport ! First Camaro I did a rollbar and frame connectors on in a long time that was not a rust bucket ! Rich ,This Camaro replaced the white one which was wrecked ,I believe in '71 in a towing accident . __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

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Todd Hoven VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,337 Likes: 925 Liked 753 Times in 153 Posts	Re: '69 Camaro out of 40 year retirement ! The 2bbl is the larger variety that is allowed exclusively on these 69 350's basically a 255hp rated about 40 less then a 255hp 350. It should run real well and be pretty dialable. I can't wait to watch this car go down the track. It's a real time capsule. They have also bought some good parts to go in it as well. An ATI converter, a brand new 200 from Sepanek. Wildwood front disc brakes from my car and a Mark Williams 8.5 ten bolt rear that was in my car back in the 70's. Just need to decide on the wheels. Super Tricks, or Motor Wheel Flys. Unless they want something different all together. Tom you have done a great job on car, that exceeded all of our expectations. Thank you for your caring and enthusiasm on the project. __________________ Todd Hoven 1035 Stock