Posts Tagged ‘camaro’

First-Gen Camaro Debut in Blue

Friday, August 19th, 2011

This 1967 Camaro RS arrived in need of some serious rehab, but we were up to the task to bring her back to better than new. To kill the rust and determine a repair game plan, we started off with a full media blast and epoxy coat. Next came a metal makeover, including complete roof skin, new quarter panels, cowl and tulip panels, wheel tubs, trunk pan and more. With structure and sheet metal intact, it was on to bodywork to refine her for a sleek new finish. Color is always an exciting point in a build, and this one did not disappoint when we laid down a unique 1972 Corvette Targa Blue Metallic and buffed it out to a deep glassy shine.

Moving into hang-up and assembly, we overhauled the wiring and installed a revitalized 350 small block (bored 30 over, with a new crank, 270 Duration Cams, Iron Eagle heads, and Hooker ceramic headers), Holley 650 Double Pumper carb, and Flowmaster exhaust. To add some modern comforts, we upgraded the drivetrain and suspension, including a front end rebuild, KYB shocks, power steering, and disc brake conversion. Finally we finished out with sound deadening insulation, a cool new Vintage A/C, Ralley Sport trim package, and a parchment white interior.

Now this resto-modded blue beauty is ready to roam the roads with old school style enhanced by contemporary components! For larger pics, click here to visit our photo gallery.

Thanks to Firewheel Classics for their extensive parts selection and Magee’s Car Care for upholstery work.

Up to Speed on a 67 Camaro

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Wanted to share this quick video as we turn over a 350 Chevy small block engine on the way to finishing out this ’67 Camaro full frame-off restoration. More to come soon…

Unearthing the ’68 Green Machine

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

At long last, we have posted photos of our recently completed 1968 Camaro restoration. This was a special project presented as a gift to the owner by his family, and we thoroughly enjoyed working on it. It’s not often you get the opportunity to turn back time for someone; he was delighted to see her looking better than the day he bought her new, 41 years ago.

We gave this gave this car a complete overhaul but remained true to the original details, from the color to the 230 inline six. We did up the ante on the paint job, converting the original single stage Rally Green to the matching modern two stage, a PPG Fender guitar color called Eric Clapton Candy Green. The interior got fresh but genuine Ivy Gold upholstery and trim, and the engine was reconditioned and stroked to 250, a rare build which ads to the museum quality of this project.

Please enjoy the snapshot of history we worked hard to capture – having customers like these definitely makes our work gratifying.

“Christmas Camaro” Comes To Life

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

We are finally getting around to posting some follow-up on the “Christmas Camaro” – here’s a short vid as we turned over the newly rebuilt 230 inline 6 (stroked to 250) and tuned her up. Truly a museum piece…

Holiday Madness: 3 Cars in 3 Weeks

Friday, November 20th, 2009

While we have been hard at work on the “Christmas” Camaro, we’ve also had our hands full with two other complete restorations with an even tighter deadline – Thanksgiving! As we wrap up work on a ’56 Pontiac Catalina today and a ’47 Dodge early next week, we will be posting pics soon! Then a few days later, final shots on the ’68 Camaro. But we are definitely giving thanks for the business and can always sleep later ;)

More to come soon…

The Past as a Present: 68 Camaro for Christmas

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

We are hard at work on this *TOP SECRET* 1968 Camaro restoration project – what will be this year’s surprise Christmas gift to a father from his very loving family. There’s no doubt dad will be pretty excited to see the car he’s had for 41 years look new again. Likewise, we are excited to help make this dream a reality. So far we’ve stripped it down, media blasted, primed, done some metal work and more. Look forward to more pics as it comes along…

Dallas Autorama: 2 awards won!

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

Results are in and we are happy to announce awards for ISCA Best Overall Street and Outstanding in Class for Tom’s Camaro at the 2009 Dallas Autorama! We look forward to seeing this car on the show circuit this year and will report future wins as well.

Best Overall Street

Outstanding in Class

1969 Camaro entry plaque

Check us out at Dallas Autorama

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

We are proud to show off our work this weekend at the 49th Annual Dallas Autorama. Come check out the 69 Camaro ZL1 COPO Tribute we finished recently for Tom. Show ends Sunday at 7:00 so there’s still plenty of time to get down there. Lots to see, including the opportunity to meet the legendary Gene Winfield. For more info: Dallas Autorama

Can’t make it to the Autorama? Give us a call and we can arrange for you to take a look at some of our work anytime.

*UPDATE: We are pleased to announce two awards won!*