The time has come to say goodbye to our first car. Purchased new by us in April 1969 to be driven on our honeymoon, it became our daily driver. After over 20 years, the vehicle was garaged while we considered what to do with it. We knew we needed to upgrade the brakes from the original drums to disc so we stopped by to see Darryl of D & P Classic Chevy in Huntington Beach, California. After discussing options with Darryl and since the Camaro had always been garaged, never been in an accident or had any damage whatsoever, we decided the time had come to create something entirely different and modern rather than restoring it as it would never be “original with disc brakes”. The rebuild began from the ground up and after two years the car you see now was created by D&P with all new suspension, crate motor, five speed transmission, rear end, tires, rims, custom interior, paint, racing brakes, and a host of other features.
With less than 2,300 miles since completion, the Camaro has been featured in Super Chevy, selected as one of 25 cars to participate in the Grand Marshal special event at Hot August Nights and received awards at the Good Guys show in Spokane.
Engine – GM 385 Fast Burn Crate Motor (balanced and blueprinted), GM Hot Cam, Holley 750 carburetor, HEI ignition, Hooker Super Comp headers, custom fan shroud and polished aluminum Griffin radiator, intake manifold, heads, water pump & valve covers.
Drivetrain – Richmond five-speed with Centerforce clutch, GM 12-bolt “posi” rear end with 3:08 gear ration.
Suspension – Front features 2-inch drop spindles with Global West springs & sway bar, Bilstein shocks and 13.5-inch Bear Racing disc brakes with slotted and drilled rotors while the rear features 1½-inch drop Global West springs & sway bar, Bilstein shocks and 13-inch Bear Racing disc brakes with slotted and drilled rotors.
Tires & Wheels – Front has Budnik Cobalt 18x7 rims with Goodyear 225/45 Eagles and the rear Budnik Cobalt 18x8 with Goodyear 275/40 Eagles.
Interior – Grey leather bucket front seats, leather rear seat, custom carpet, leather door panels and center console, Auto Meter gauges, Budnik steering wheel, Hurst shifter.
