Suspension -

Putting together the suspension was one of my favorite parts besides the engine and stereo.  Getting the right wheels, stance, ride height, and handling was critical so I spent a lot of time researching.  I originally purchased a set of 18" Bonspeed Deltas as soon as I got the car, but one day I went to the Del Mar Goodguys car show and fell in love with the Budnik Shotguns.  The Bonspeeds have been used on a number of cars in magazines recently since I purchased them so I was bummed because I really wanted a fairly unique set of rims.  Since I never ended up using the Bonspeeds(and Nitto tires that came on them), and due to inflation, I was actually able to sell them on eBay for as much as I paid for them.  When I received the Budniks, I was exceptionally happy with them, and realized I made the right choice to switch.  Also, I went with a 19" rim in the back which filled out the rear tire well better.  I had the rear wheels custom made to a 9.25" width for a perfect fit without having to touch my sheetmetal and I also had some custom brushwork done on the accents.  That custom work ran up the price a bit.  In my humble opinion, a 20" rim looks too big on a '69, whereas the 19" is just right.  A '67 or '68 Camaro has a higher wheel arch and a 20" rim looks good on them, but it looks a little toy-ish on a '69.  Of course, the 19" size severely limits my options for tires.

Wheels
Description	Source	Part #	Price		Opinion
Budnik Shotgun	Budnik				Budnik took about 13 weeks to get me these wheels instead of the 8 that I was
Fatlip series, brushed/polished					originally quoted, but they were friendly and I believe they were dealing with supply
Front: 18x8 (4.5" BS), FatLip, $556 each					issues.  I visited their facility twice and they gave me a tour.
Rear: 19x10 (5.25" BS) FatLip, $690 each					These wheels are stunning and I can't say enough about them.  Of course, wheels
Narrow rear wheels to 9.25", $200 each					are different for everybody, but I highly recommend Budnik.  Also, every car is
Del Mar Car show discount, about -$125 each					different, so don't think my backspacing will work for your car.  I did not have
Partial Brushed finish, $50 each					to modify my front or rear wheel wells to get these rims and tires to fit, however
Tax					there isn't a 1/16th of an inch to spare.  The spacing is VERY tight.
Total for Wheels			2695		Billet rims require constant polishing(ugh)
Tires
Description	Source	Part #	Price		Opinion
Front: NT555 Extreme 245/40ZR18	Discount Tires - local		341		Great looking tire, performs admirably so far.  I wish they made their drag radial in a 19",
Rear: NT555 Extreme 275/35ZR19			541		but they have no plans to make it in this size.
Tax			68
Mounting, Balancing FREE
TOTAL for Wheels and Tires			3645
Front and Rear Brakes
Description	Source	Part #	Price		Opinion
Front - Baer Track 13" drilled/slotted/zync	Matts Classic Bowties		1637		Everything fit great.   I was missing some plugs for the master cylinder
Complete kit					which I had to go to CPP to buy.
Stainless Steel front and rear brake lines
CPP Proportioning valve			-30		Sold on EBAY due to being replaced
CPP Master Cylinder			-30		Sold on EBAY due to being replaced
Delco Moraine Brake Booster			-150		Sold on EBAY due to being replaced
Master Cylinder - Aluminum Chrome 1" Bore	Classic Performance	M-C118SAC	119		A 1 1/8" Bore Master Cylinder was too big a bore to work with my booster for
4-Disc Prop Valve, Chrome	Classic Performance	PV-4C	89		power brakes.  I had to go with a 1" bore MC to get the brake pressure I needed.
Brake Booster - Chrome 9" Dual Diaphragm	Classic Performance	9DSRB-C	249		I originally tried an 8" DD Booster and that did not provide enough power assist
Rear - Baer Track 13" drilled/slotted/zync	Ebay - Speed Unlimited		1083		Went on very easily.  Had a bad grunt from the left rear so replaced the pads and
Replacement rear brake pads	Kragen Auto Parts		27		the grunt went away.  Very strange.  Maybe a bedding problem.
Additional Brake Hardware
Front E-brake Cable - GM Original Part	GMPartsDirect.com	332631	30		Fit perfectly
Parking Brake Cable	Classic Industries		12		Fit perfectly
Parking Brake Cable Connectors (2)	Classic Industries		5		Fit perfectly
Rear Axle Lines (Stainless)	CPP	CPP 6769RLK-SS	54		It took a bit of work to figure out how to route and mount these, but worked out.
Rear Stainless Flex line with T adapter	CPP	CPP RSFLK-316	53		Needed a reducer to plug into my rear line coming from the front.  Kinda strange.
TOTAL for Brakes			3148
Front & Rear Suspension
Description	Source	Part #	Paid		Opinion
Tubular Upper Control Arms, Global West	Classic Ind	CTA79A	538		Fit perfectly.  Quality product.
Del-a-lum Lower Control Arm Bushings, Global West	Classic Ind	GW1013	149		Fit like a glove, but not easy to replace bushing in lower control arms.  Took a lot of work.
Front 2" Drop Springs, Hotchkis	Classic Ind	H1907	129		Fit perfectly.  Quality product.
Front Sway Bar, Hotchkis	Classic Ind	H2207F	164		Fit perfectly.  Quality product.
Multi-leaf shock plates - 69 L and R	Classic Ind	HC232, HC233	73		Crap.  I wouldn't buy again.  Had a lot of work to do to get these fit.  The bend angle
					for the shock mount wasn't right either.  Maybe I got some from a bad batch.
Rear Leaf Spring Kit (1.5" Drop) with shackles/u-bolts	Classic Ind	H2407	328		Fit perfectly.  Quality product.
Rear Sway Bar kit, Hotchkis	Classic Ind	H2207R	284
Returned Rear Sway Bar Kit, didn't need it according to experts, paid 25% restocking fee			-216
Koni Classic Front Shocks - (repainted blue)	Summit	(2) KON-801914	206		Fit perfectly.  Quality product.  Wish they were easier to adjust(you have to remove)
Koni Classic Rear Shocks - (repainted blue)	Summit	(2) KON 801953	206		Fit perfectly.  Quality product.  Wish they were easier to adjust(you have to remove)
Lower Ball Joints (2), Moog	Summit	(2) MOG-K5103	53		Fit perfectly.  Quality product.
Shipping			10
Subframe Connectors, Global West	Classic Ind	C900	242		Surprised how great these fit.  Like a glove. Very impressed.
Aluminum body mount bushings, Global West	Classic Ind	C800	86		Fit perfectly.  Quality product.
TOTAL for Suspension			2252
Steering
Description	Source	Part #	Paid		Opinion
Inner Tie Rod ends, Moog	Summit	(2) MOG-ES681N	48		Fit perfectly.  Quality product.
Outer Tie Rod ends, Moog	Summit	(2) MOG-ES381RL	54		Fit perfectly.  Quality product.
Adjusting sleave kits(2), Moog	Summit	(2) MOG_ES350S	27		Fit perfectly.  Quality product.
Pitman Arm, Moog	Summit	MOG-K6582	65		Fit perfectly.  Quality product.
Idler Arm, Moog	Summit	MOG-K6099	57		Fit perfectly.  Quality product.
AGR 12:1 Power Steering GearBox	Summit	AGR-292117	330		Because of the billet aluminum cap which is a little thicker than stock, I had to ding my
					my header to get this to fit.  AGR offered to supply me with a stock plate, but I had
					already done the fitting so it was too late.  Bolted right in though and works great so far.
					Nut on top of billet plate leaks a little, but no big deal.
Tilt Steering Column - Original GM, includes lock, keys	Ebay		395		Works great so far.
Power Steering Rag Joint	Classic Industries	G5125	34		Fit great.  No issues.
TOTAL for Steering			1010