Vehicle Description
An original California car, this Resto-Mod Camaro is equipped with
a 427ci V8 LS7 engine mated to a heavy-duty 4165E automatic
transmission with a Gear Vendors overdrive unit. This is no GM
crate engine. The engine was built by Turnkey Engineering. The
one-piece sheet-metal cowl hood feeds cold air into the LS7427,
nestled 2.5" rearward in the engine bay. All wires and sensors are
cleverly hidden, for an uncluttered look. The shaved firewall,
wraparound engine bay covers and inner fenders were modified for
removal. A finished trunk lid with billet hinges and billet hood
hinges round out the jewelry box. The car's appearance has been
updated and all chrome removed. Handmade steel fills the gaps
allowing a modern look. The overall effect is a thoroughly modern
update to this Camaro's classic shape. To clean up the greenhouse,
all the trim molding was shaved. Utilizing the stock front and rear
glass each retain the factory shape. Additionally, the front
fenders were extended to the base of the windshield. The clunky
factory door handles were swapped out in favor of sleek and
functional C-4 Corvette openers. The stock rear wing was modified
and laid back to optimize the drag coefficient without compromising
downforce. Frenched rear bumper, flush mounted exhaust tips and
custom fuel filler cap each complete the look. A bespoke interior
combines luxury high-touch services and high-tech accouterments.
The entry path is illuminated by LED under door lights. The
hand-cut and stitched glove leather covers the interior panels and
TMI prototype seats. Dash, headliner, rear package tray and
interior accents are trimmed in natural suede and billet aluminum.
The cabin is fully Dynamatted throughout. The Marquez dash was
modified to accommodate a full complement of Classic Instruments
gauges. The center stack houses a USB/iPhone/iPod-compatible
Pioneer DVD receiver with backup camera. Arc Audio amplifiers and
speakers, as well as LED interior lighting, round out the package.
The finished trunk interior matches the main cabin complete with
aluminum black plate for custom engraving. The dual-adjustable
Viking coilovers and Hotchkiss front tubular control arms hold 2"
drop spindles for a lower ride and improved geometry. It has SSBC
8-piston front calipers and 13" Big Bite rotors up front. Bringing
up the rear are R1 Big Bore calipers, integrated parking brakes and
12.8" Big Bite cross-drilled rear rotors. Stainless-steel brake
lines, an SSBC combo master cylinder with hidden lines and
stainless-steel flex hoses round out the package. **DURING CUSTOM
RESTORATION THE VIN WAS REMOVED AND RELOCATED. VEHICLE MAY BE
SUBJECT TO A VIN INSPECTION DEPENDING ON JURISDICTION
REQUIREMENTS**