Vehicle Description
This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro custom convertible is a complete one-off
build that is owned by two-time World Series champion and Cy Young
award-winner Chris Carpenter. Powered by a Scoggin Dickey 454ci LSX
V8 engine based on an LS9 and paired to a 4-speed automatic
transmission, this custom sits on an Art Morrison G-Max chassis
with a C5 front suspension, Dynacorn body, 3-link rear, Strange
adjustable coilovers on the front and rear, custom firewall, floor
and trunk pan. Additional custom features include hood, decklid,
dash, DSE lamp door kit RS hideaway lamps, headers, exhaust and
remote trans cooler with fan. This custom has a Mark Williams
chromoly driveshaft, Ford 9-inch rear, Truetrac 3.50 gear set,
Strange 31-spline axles, Fuel Lab fuel system, in-tank fuel pump
and pre-filler, custom fuel cell and a custom roll bar with
Corvette door actuators and a flush-mount tinted windshield.
Stopping power is provided by Brembo 14-inch carbon-ceramic brake
rotors, Brembo 6-piston calipers, a Wilwood master cylinder and
custom hand-bent stainless brake lines. The Camaro features a Ron
Francis wiring harness and a fully custom leather interior that
features a Sparco steering wheel, Ididit steering column and
AutoMeter gauges. Additional interior amenities include a Kenwood
CD MP3 player with iPod connectivity along with a Memphis 10-inch
subwoofer and CDT audio speakers and round out the interior. This
Camaro rides on custom wheels wearing Michelin Sport Cup tires
measuring 265mm 30x19 inches up front and 335mm 25x20 inches in the
rear. Features power brakes, power steering, power windows and air
conditioning.
