How I Built A $125,000 1969 Camaro for LESS THAN $50,000! - Full Cost Breakdown

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  • čas přidán 23. 11. 2023
  • You asked for it, I delivered. Full build summary and cost break down to date on my Pro-Touring/Restomod 1969 Camaro! Less than $50k to build this beautiful car and I show you down to the dollar how I did it.
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Komentáře • 495

  • @redstang70
    @redstang70 Před 6 měsíci +91

    Hard to put a price on a car this nice and well thought out. Plus no shop will put the love into it that happens when the actual owner builds it himself..that is priceless.

    • @ChrisSullivan69
      @ChrisSullivan69  Před 6 měsíci +17

      This is true. Stuff always seems like it's done right when it's your own

    • @user-jo8qw6qn9h
      @user-jo8qw6qn9h Před 6 měsíci +3

      You know Chris it's also so hard to find a shop you can completely trust in every way with your car too!

    • @gsmith207
      @gsmith207 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Nailed that comment. Same thought

    • @frostycools1315
      @frostycools1315 Před 4 měsíci

      i hope some redneck steels it and chris tries to get 125 grnd from the insurance hahahahahahaha

  • @davidpopal4267
    @davidpopal4267 Před 6 měsíci +41

    I swear this guy deserves soo much more attention his videos should be getting MINIMUM a million views per video love your vids keep up the amazing work

    • @ChrisSullivan69
      @ChrisSullivan69  Před 6 měsíci

      Appreciate it!

    • @markbennett2170
      @markbennett2170 Před 6 měsíci

      Totally agree. Chris is a truly talented guy!! Respect from the UK.@@ChrisSullivan69

  • @ctvette1318
    @ctvette1318 Před 6 měsíci +37

    I find the transparency so interesting b/c I feel most people aren’t very honest about it or just don’t want to tell you. Thank you for sharing this info Chris.

  • @Supercruze
    @Supercruze Před 6 měsíci +6

    You could hold a master class on how to build a show quality muscle car on a budget. Well done, Chris.

  • @alexgolovchenko3791
    @alexgolovchenko3791 Před 5 měsíci +11

    Great breakdown, Dude! The key is that you have the skills. As a mechanic I can say that labour alone would add $30,000 to the build. You are a craftsman and artist. Really nice car, well done and congrats!😎

  • @elliotfuselier1283
    @elliotfuselier1283 Před 4 měsíci +3

    It’s no longer a car , but a tailor fitted epitome of your dreams with no regard to time and money. The ultimate

  • @stephentalamo1309
    @stephentalamo1309 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Most impressive part is that you did most of the work yourself. Congrats, great job and great vid!!! Awesome Car!!!

  • @inthelionsden6335
    @inthelionsden6335 Před 6 měsíci +23

    Your series of build videos add to the value of your Camaro too. Any buyer would know everything about this gem. I'd be surprised if she didn't sell for closer to $200K.

  • @Bconley22
    @Bconley22 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Man, I absolutely love your channel. Everything is so well put together, informative, and fun to watch. Keep it up!

  • @DennisCamaro
    @DennisCamaro Před 6 měsíci +1

    You were 100% ahead of the game with a car that was nice to start with. You've got one bad ass ride, thanks for posting this video!

  • @djking8740
    @djking8740 Před 3 měsíci +1

    You just gave me motivation too go to school to do this I feel like you’re a genius if you can put a engine together

  • @MikeB-tw2nb
    @MikeB-tw2nb Před 6 měsíci +11

    All of Chris’s videos are good but these cost recaps are so fun. How he bought the desired car and parted out the rest to recoup cost even more genius! Keep up the great content! Probably could get 150k today if he wanted.

  • @jeffb2456
    @jeffb2456 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Well done Chris! The 69 Z28 has been an all time favorite and takes me right back to high school. Yours is amazing. Proves not all automobiles a depreciating asset.

  • @jameslane8354
    @jameslane8354 Před 6 měsíci

    Been loving the content for years it’s nice to see your audience expanding, you will likely be one of the big cartubers in the next year or two, love the format and the clean cut to the point videos. Keep up the work, I never miss a video because they’re all entertaining

  • @HtriZzy_
    @HtriZzy_ Před 6 měsíci +2

    Brother you don't stop impressing! Can't wait to see what else you get into! This channel will grow fast!!!! Great work

  • @MrBowent54
    @MrBowent54 Před 6 měsíci

    Your videos are inspirational chris. Keep up the great work dude. Love it.

  • @frandanisa
    @frandanisa Před 6 měsíci

    I LOVE that you did this! I have the same running total for my 69. I'm under $13k total invested including the price of the car (bought it in the early 90's) by doing the work myself and doing what you did, bought a running 454 pickup, yanked the motor then sold the truck. Lots of parts of Craigslist and Ebay and recouped a lot of money selling the take-off parts. Thanks for the details, Chris. Love the car(s) and the work you do is top notch! so glad I found your channel.

  • @Goodoletom916
    @Goodoletom916 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Totally awesome, you did an incredible job, thanks for sharing that breakdown, your skill set is way up there!! She’s beautiful

  • @matthewabrahamson8061
    @matthewabrahamson8061 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Chris, you’ve done a fantastic job going through the details and going into depth like crazy. Hell yeah brotha dude! Hope to see you at some car meets in the spring!

  • @shawnm.1540
    @shawnm.1540 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great build, great work, great video. As always!

  • @S2NAZ
    @S2NAZ Před 6 měsíci

    Hey Chris, I loved this episode. I haven't had an opportunity to go back to do a start to finish on the Camaro so this was very revealing. This build process was really amazing and the passion you show with the vision to see the outcome is impressive. I watch a lot of car builder, salvage rescue shows here on YT and I have to tell you your channel is really extraordinary because you're not "in the business, but a regular guy wish a strong desire to own some fantastic cars AND you finish what you start in spectacular fashion. I salute you 👍🏻👊🏻 P.S. I love that you actually drive your cars

  • @alexpaic2984
    @alexpaic2984 Před 6 měsíci +2

    That car is priceless in my opinion. The work and love you got in it has no price tag. Also the way you have it built it kind of makes it a 1 of 1 so worth every bit of the 125k. Amazing content like always by the way….

  • @daddysav6602
    @daddysav6602 Před 6 měsíci +2

    This was an absolute masterclass. Incredible work man

  • @davidstephens8871
    @davidstephens8871 Před 6 měsíci

    This was an awesome video and it kind of put into perspective how much work and man hours you put into this car. Excited to see your next project get started! Congratulations!

  • @michaeldyer6304
    @michaeldyer6304 Před 6 měsíci

    Determination, hardwork a little know how and presto. Its like Magic! Good job and well done Chris!👍

  • @6556cody
    @6556cody Před 6 měsíci +1

    Love it, I did all of my trim gloss black on my 68 camaro love the look.

  • @nathanromeo7018
    @nathanromeo7018 Před 6 měsíci

    That’s awesome love the breakdown, doing it yourself definitely saves you a ton

  • @bigd9848
    @bigd9848 Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful job 👊🏼I love it and I’m happy to see this video.

  • @dennisadams2240
    @dennisadams2240 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Bravo sir. Sweet car. I love your fearless approach.

  • @PitSmok
    @PitSmok Před 6 měsíci

    Really enjoyed this episode, turn up to be amazing car, spec your way, labour of love. Just show's that hard work and dedication pays off 💪

  • @jesusleal1496
    @jesusleal1496 Před 5 měsíci

    Was with you on the whole build! Like a great movie, was awesome to the end bro! Love the content!

  • @darrellb4305
    @darrellb4305 Před 6 měsíci +1

    What a great video , this is hands down the best 69 Camaro I’ve ever seen and the way u got the drive train for basically nothing was genius !!! All your sweat equity pays off in the long run

  • @lanceanderson29
    @lanceanderson29 Před 6 měsíci

    Hey Chris, I love watching your videos. I get a lot of inspiration from them. I built a 69 Camaro RS that is similar to yours, but I used a Gen V 6.2 LT1/ TR6060 from a 2018 Camaro SS. Now I'm Building a 72 Camaro RS/Z28 with a 6.6 L8T crate motor and a 5-speed Tremec. I agree you can build cars yourself and save big $$. Keep up the great videos. It keeps me motivated!

  • @Kevin_67_RS
    @Kevin_67_RS Před 6 měsíci

    Great work Chris the 1st Gen looks killer!!

  • @stankypaint
    @stankypaint Před 6 měsíci

    This is by far one of the best channels on youtube. Only complaint I have is that the videos arent coming fast enough! Love the content and cant wait for the next video.

  • @jamesmamonis4461
    @jamesmamonis4461 Před 6 měsíci

    Thats a great video Chris, good to see it.

  • @Termin8r27
    @Termin8r27 Před 6 měsíci

    This is the content real car guys want. Absolutely love the details and breakdown Chris!

  • @jasoncosta9727
    @jasoncosta9727 Před 6 měsíci +1

    What a perfect example of a build breakdown. Such a gorgeous car. My dream car for sure. I’d trade my 2012 zr1 that I’ve got well over 6 figures into for this in a heartbeat. Keep up the awesome videos 🤘🏼

  • @vtecaccord96
    @vtecaccord96 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The level of detail and masterful art work you put into your ride is unmatched. You definitely have become one of my favorite CZcams channels! I gotta ask, what is your day job because I would guess Master Mechanic for a specialized shop but won't even try to assume. 😂 Keep up the excellent work man and Happy Holidays!

  • @ddemouchet1
    @ddemouchet1 Před 6 měsíci

    Been watching since the CTS and now I’m a fan‼️‼️

  • @zali9657
    @zali9657 Před 6 měsíci

    I always enjoy watching your videos.

  • @ConcussedGaming
    @ConcussedGaming Před 6 měsíci

    Excellent job! You've got a great personality. Speak the truth and are a REALISTIC PERSON! Thats a rarity in this world and you sir have earned a new subscriber!

  • @pri0r_t0_a_weekago...fukwi48
    @pri0r_t0_a_weekago...fukwi48 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This is insane, I’d never get rid of this car…. Ur very inspiring man shesh

  • @brettcollier7906
    @brettcollier7906 Před 2 měsíci

    Thats a beauty, awesome work.

  • @vincentgreen5166
    @vincentgreen5166 Před 6 měsíci

    I love it bro! Keep up the great work 👍💪👍

  • @marl745
    @marl745 Před 4 měsíci

    I mean...the level of mastery on this build! This guy has all the respect in the world from me!!

  • @poeticalvision
    @poeticalvision Před 6 měsíci +1

    Just really goes to show when you buy a fully restored car you are really buying the labor. The biggest barrier for me to do something like this though is just knowledge. I can't tig weld an exhaust or rebuild a transmission, and frankly its scary to try. Would be fun though.

  • @user-jo8qw6qn9h
    @user-jo8qw6qn9h Před 6 měsíci +1

    Chris! Winner Winner Chicken dinner! lol You are one hell of a builder, with major skills brother!! I love the Corbeau racing seats!

  • @matthewburkholder1076
    @matthewburkholder1076 Před 6 měsíci

    Great episode chris🤘🏼

  • @meatman3042
    @meatman3042 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The car is perfect ! Thanks for doing a cost breakdown. My opinion I think hideaway headlights would look great .

  • @edgarsmartinez
    @edgarsmartinez Před 3 měsíci +1

    Brilliant way to save money! You’re the man!!

  • @209jjones
    @209jjones Před 6 měsíci

    OUTSTANDING. Beautiful job. I'm in 33g on my 1972 camaro putting a Lt1 from a 2019 ss into it. Loved watching ur build as It's given me great ideas and motivation. Thank You

  • @StateHwy101
    @StateHwy101 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for taking us through the details. That was GREAT

  • @astonmarjo
    @astonmarjo Před 6 měsíci

    One beautiful ride brother.. Huge Props 💯⭐🏁🏁🏁😎

  • @brianvaldez6500
    @brianvaldez6500 Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome videos Chris! 😎💪🏻

  • @shortdoggcouncil1
    @shortdoggcouncil1 Před 6 měsíci

    I’m Darnell from Rocky Mount North Carolina and I Love your videos I can’t wait to see the next one.

  • @flaS2k
    @flaS2k Před 6 měsíci

    I’m sure I have commented this before, but keep the videos coming. Great work!

  • @rickyscz28
    @rickyscz28 Před 6 měsíci

    Very cool break down! I love it

  • @jasonsirois3591
    @jasonsirois3591 Před 6 měsíci

    I stumbled on your channel recently, and I'm digging the content. As a fellow NH resident, which I'd bet I'm not too far away, maybe I'll be lucky to catch your rides on the road.

  • @rye0987
    @rye0987 Před 6 měsíci

    Impressive. Your skills saved that money, amazing. Amazing car.

  • @scottlong8039
    @scottlong8039 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hey Chris, love the video. Any chance on doing a video on your background, you are so knowledgeable on so many thing just wondering how you learn all this or is this what you do for your job? Been following you since the start of the 69 build. Keep the videos coming. Great work!

  • @jconnway
    @jconnway Před 6 měsíci +1

    A little bit handy? Dude your a master mechanic cmon
    Great work

  • @gordonchagrin4111
    @gordonchagrin4111 Před 6 měsíci

    Chris....forgot how much you did to this car...thanks for sharing...and keep up the good work

  • @TheGetawayer
    @TheGetawayer Před 6 měsíci +1

    I loved this build. Cheers from germany!

  • @InFiD3ViL1
    @InFiD3ViL1 Před 6 měsíci

    Your Camaro is absolute perfection. I may be a bit partial, as I have a 2010 SS in Cyber Gray, but still - this build is nearly exactly how I would do it.

  • @CMK90
    @CMK90 Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome content man. I am newer to the channel have been going back and watching other vids. Would love to see you do an s550 project!

  • @leoreid5649
    @leoreid5649 Před 6 měsíci

    Great information Chris

  • @weldoncharles8978
    @weldoncharles8978 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for the content I enjoy watching your videos

  • @5thgenZLE
    @5thgenZLE Před 6 měsíci +1

    This dude has great taste. Would love to see his take on a 5th gen zl1

  • @MOBMann
    @MOBMann Před 6 měsíci +1

    Like you’re post speech Chris!! Make us regular guys really believe! Me at least!!! Great work!!!

  • @senditscott4735
    @senditscott4735 Před 3 měsíci

    Hard work pays off!

  • @user-kj1vo4iq7i
    @user-kj1vo4iq7i Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful build lovd the Chanel bro! Wish i had your knowledge to do half of thst work

  • @jessemarinjr6374
    @jessemarinjr6374 Před 6 měsíci

    TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU CHRIS ,YOUR BAD ASS 69 CAMARO ,IS DEFINITELY WORTH ,IN MY OPINION $150 GRAND ! IT'S A QUALITY BUILD ,AND A POTENTIAL NEW OWNER WILL KNOW EXACTLY WHAT IS IN THIS BUILD !! GREAT VIDEO ,KEEP THEM VIDEOS COMING !! JESSE VIA LAS VEGAS

  • @motordown7664
    @motordown7664 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video. Mini tub should be next. Awesome looking Camaro.

  • @gary5199
    @gary5199 Před 6 měsíci

    Very cool Chris !!

  • @brian2359
    @brian2359 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I’ll give ya $51,240 for it! lol. You hit the nail on the head Chris, you have to hunt for the deals, you can’t just jump on the first car you see! Buying a solid car is key, it allows you to do the items you want over leaving it at a shop for months and paying a big price for it! Great video!

  • @felixserrano2511
    @felixserrano2511 Před 5 měsíci

    That’s the way to go when you have the skills and the garage with the right tools and the smart way to save lots of money. Awesome car. Congratulations, really nice work. 👍

  • @Facchini98
    @Facchini98 Před 5 měsíci

    that is a gorgeous car you did an amazing job that is literally exactly how i would love mine to be i have wanted one of them since i was a kid maybe someday I'll get mine thanks for sharing yours

  • @titanTitan-oo9hi
    @titanTitan-oo9hi Před 2 měsíci

    You have some mad skills!

  • @dewaynehall7104
    @dewaynehall7104 Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful build man you have a lot of talent

  • @machlove73
    @machlove73 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video!! I am currently weighing my options on my 71 Chevelle to do the same kind of thing. Only I would need body and paint. Great job on you super nice Camaro and final cost. Very inspiring

  • @tysonsullivan7837
    @tysonsullivan7837 Před 3 dny

    Really liked how you broke it down,Beautiful car buddy

  • @carlosgarza1962
    @carlosgarza1962 Před 4 měsíci

    Absolutely awesome building. Thanks for the video. Thanks Chris. New subscriber

  • @RobertBabb-mm8xy
    @RobertBabb-mm8xy Před 6 měsíci

    Understood. Hope to see you out and about enjoying it when the weather gets nice again up here in New England😮

  • @celsogarcia1882
    @celsogarcia1882 Před 6 měsíci

    What's up Chris love your videos I watch them every chance I get what's going on with the sonic blue cobra I'm looking forward on watching that build I have a sn95 and your inspiring to build mine keep up the good work man shouts out from woodlake California

  • @MrWest1600
    @MrWest1600 Před 6 měsíci

    Great job well done!

  • @MrTriplejaw
    @MrTriplejaw Před 6 měsíci

    Love the channel, Chris. I don't think there are many people that can say they built a 69 Camaro or anything of that caliber for $50k. I don't think you give yourself enough credit. Well done!

  • @jasonharkley4515
    @jasonharkley4515 Před 6 měsíci

    QUALTIY BUILD SIR FOR REAL, REALLY CLEAN AND WELL PUT TOGETHER 💪

    • @ChrisSullivan69
      @ChrisSullivan69  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Much appreciated

    • @jasonharkley4515
      @jasonharkley4515 Před 6 měsíci

      VERY WELCOME SIR, KEEP THE BUILDS GOING. MIGHT NEED TO GET A PROJECT GOING MYSELF W/ADVICE FROM U SOON
      @@ChrisSullivan69

  • @swift__
    @swift__ Před 6 měsíci

    Your a straight savage man, absolutely killer job on everything with the sixty9🤜🏼🤛🏼 ( I like the cost breakdown videos after watching all the episodes on the build👌🏼 ) and those 4l60s hold zero power, so your motor and trans setup are wayyy more desirable 🫡

  • @RandyJ1219
    @RandyJ1219 Před 6 měsíci

    The Gray Ghost is a beauty! Thanks for sharing.

  • @ThaReilDeal
    @ThaReilDeal Před 6 měsíci

    wow awesome build

  • @Mi1lerTime
    @Mi1lerTime Před 6 měsíci

    Good call on the body work points at the end of the video. That's where the time suck and lack of skills can really put a dark cloud on the restoration to a great pro touring build.

  • @angiebiser8047
    @angiebiser8047 Před 6 měsíci

    one of my favorite cars...chevy nation..very awesome videos

  • @WorkingWithWimberley
    @WorkingWithWimberley Před 6 měsíci

    Absolutely amazing build! Salute to you sir! 🫡

  • @fbodyblack
    @fbodyblack Před 6 měsíci

    You just took me back to 1996 when i had a 69 HotWheels Camaro same color. That was my favorite car

  • @2fiddyty
    @2fiddyty Před 6 měsíci

    Love the videos 🙌

  • @rjp9.6
    @rjp9.6 Před 6 měsíci

    Youre a bad man! my kind of work right here, truly priceless

  • @talesfromtheshop4164
    @talesfromtheshop4164 Před 6 měsíci

    Nice build!

  • @thebullyz9090
    @thebullyz9090 Před 6 měsíci

    Dope car brother! You did a great job! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @ralphburrows8073
    @ralphburrows8073 Před 6 měsíci

    The 69 is FIRE man. Great build, I enjoyed seeing it ALL come together