Vehicle Description
The first thing that popped in to our heads when we laid eyes on
this well-built Camaro was: "Some cars just drip presence." Now,
that's all well and good unless 'initial draw' doesn't equal
'ultimate impression'. For a car to be truly desirable, that
presence must be founded on quality mechanicals. Well, we can
certainly attest that this panther has colossal merit to back up
its copious presence thanks to a massaged LS3, a tough Tremec
5-speed and a roster of updated ancillaries that includes names
like Fat Man, Moser and Billet Specialties. So, without further
ado, here's our latest world-class pro-tourer!
BODYWORK/TRIM
The beneficiary of a professional restoration that was completed in
September of 2016 by North Texas Rod and Custom of Kaufman, Texas,
this stunning coupe is the product 2.5 years spent sweating the
details. During that time, all the car's exterior panels, with the
exception of its roof and cowl, were carefully replaced and
massaged to better-than-factory alignment. That alignment is
highlighted by glistening Red Rock tri-coat, which is accented with
a custom Licorice top stripe. When you step close to that slick PPG
Vibrance Street Sweet pigment, you'll find flaw-free surfaces that
have traveled mere break-in miles since they were lovingly
rehabbed. And ultimately, it all adds up to one very impressive
classic that looks right at home casting reflections at all manner
of Goodguys Nationals!
In the collector car world, the key to attaining great presence is
taking something familiar and freshening it just enough to create a
lasting impression. In other words, the idea is to take someone
who's seen hundreds of '69 Camaros and give them definitive reasons
to specifically remember this car. Those reasons begin with a
polished and shaved grille, which hangs Detroit Speed Rally Sport
headlights above clear parking lamps, a smoothed and painted
bumper, and a custom metal chin spoiler. At the top of that grille,
a shaved header leads the eye to a steel, Stinger-style hood, which
balances Hotchkis pins in front of mirrored Rain Gear wipers.
Behind those blades, polished frames and painted drip rails cage a
tinted greenhouse, which is accented by a modern 'shark fin'
antenna. Below that glass, the car's smooth profile centers trick
mirrors, themed call-outs and flush Kindig It door handles between
filled marker lamps and a flush fuel filler. And at the back of
that profile, a shaved valance hangs billet taillights and a second
smoothed and painted bumper between a custom metal wing and a
custom metal splitter.
ENGINE Hoist the car's aggressive hood and you'll find 6.2 liters
of small block fury! Officially known as the Chevrolet Performance
LS376, that sweet crate engine twists respectable 10.7 to 1
compression into 525 horsepower and 475 lb./ft. of everyday torque.
And despite consistently delivering track-blistering, low-end
performance, it revs to 6,600 RPM and regularly achieves over 20
MPG! Up top, a remote filter element charges a polished air tube,
which feeds a GM throttle body and a familiar composite intake
that's shrouded in metallic paint. That air marries fuel in
rectangular-port L92-style heads, which hide high performance
lifters and high-rate springs under custom coil covers. A nodular
crank, powdered connecting rods and hypereutectic pistons compress
that volatile union. A racing-inspired ASA cam maximizes intake
efficiency through better breathing. Speaking of breathing, the
smooth mill funnels spent gases through coated Hedman Hedders. A
lightweight RnD Fabrication radiator fronts a big puller fan and a
quality Edelbrock water pump. And a polished Billet Specialties
Truetrac system spins a polished aluminum alternator opposite a
polished AC compressor. Aesthetically, the custom-fabricated engine
bay follows a trick radiator cowl with smoothed fenders, a smoothed
firewall and a custom hood structure that encases thick sound
insulation. And items like braided lines, billet braces,
Ringbrothers hood supports and Billet Specialties fluid reservoirs
convey a keen sense of top-notch detailing.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Bottom-side, a billet flywheel leads a McLeod hydraulic clutch,
jolted by a billet fluid reservoir, which twists a Quick
Time-dressed Tremec TKO600 5-speed. That transmission spins a
hooped driveshaft, which twists a tough Moser 9-inch that's built
with a limited-slip differential and 31-spline axles. That
driveline pushes a Fat Man Stage III front-clip, which hangs
polished stainless control arms and adjustable QA-1 coil-overs
between forged, 2-inch drop spindles and a urethane-seated sway
bar. Opposite that clip, a triangulated Ridetech 4-link centers two
more QA-1 coil-overs under 3-inch Detroit Speed mini tubs. At the
command of a polished booster, two 6-piston Wilwood calipers
squeeze two 13.5-inch drilled rotors in front of two 4-piston
Wilwood calipers, which squeeze two 12-inch drilled rotors. Those
stops are countered by a stainless, 16-gallon fuel tank, which,
thanks to an inboard Aeromotive pump, feeds an Aeromotive regulator
that's hooked to an Aeromotive pressure gauge. Power
rack-and-pinion steering makes quick work of turns. Exhaust floats
from the aforementioned headers in to Mandrel-bent pipes, which
center an H-shaped crossover in front of rowdy Magnaflow mufflers.
Power meets the pavement through polished Billet Specialties
blades, which spin two 235/40ZR18 Nitto Invos in front of two
295/35ZR18 Nitto Invos. And the car's clean, undercoated floors
highlight top-notch finishing components like a Holley oil pan, a
reliable Powermaster starter and Ridetech sub-frame connectors.
INTERIOR
Inside the cockpit, traditional Chevrolet style plays well with a
roster of choice upgrades. Front and center, a 6-point Competition
Engineering roll bar frames leather-wrapped Corbeau buckets that
are finished with 5-point G-Force harnesses. In front of those
seats, a leather-trimmed dash hangs Dakota Digital VHX telemetry
above Clayton Machine Works foot pedals. Those gauges, along with
the car's Classic Auto Air conditioning and modern Panasonic
stereo, operate courtesy of fresh Painless wiring. That head unit
bumps a series of crisp Panasonic speakers and a 10-inch Bazooka
Tube subwoofer. At the center of the floor, a custom console
anchors a Hurst Blackjack shifter between custom sills, insulated
carpet and Camaro-themed floor mats. At the edges of that carpet,
custom door panels hang Clayton Machine Works Truss door handles in
front of remote locks and modern power windows. And in front of the
driver, a 15-inch Budnik steering wheel spins a half-wrapped rim
around a tilting Ididit column.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Build receipts
Digital build photos
Component literature
A 2016 Auto Appraisal Network Appraisal Report
Featuring charismatic style, excellent hardware and untraditional
comfort, this killer Camaro is a highly capable pro-tourer that
provides the best of everything. And if you're in the market for
some powerful, road-ready muscle that's poised to make a lasting
impression, it's a great candidate for your next classic!
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of professional, 2.5-year restoration that was
completed in September of 2016
Chevrolet Performance LS376 crate engine / 525 horsepower
Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission / Moser 9-inch rear axle
/ Limited-slip differential
Classic Auto air conditioning
Fat Man Fabrications Stage III front suspension / Ridetech
triangulated 4-link rear suspension
Cust...for more information please contact the seller.