Tuesday, April 9, 2013

69 Camaro RS

Purchased in 1997 from the estate of a lady in British Columbia. Total originally Hugger Orange Rally Sport Camaro 327 column shift, 3 speed with 14,500 original miles. Never wrecked, never rusted. Always stored in a garage. She purchased 5 raffle tickets for $1 in 1969. 2 weeks later she won the car. The winning ticket had to go to the Canadian government for tax purposes. I still possess the 4 remaining tickets. The car came with original protecto plate and all documentation. When the original owner passed she willed it to her caretaker. But, he didn't want it.

In 1998 I decided to upgrade the drivetrain.
  • Lingenfelter 383
  • Corvette ZF 6 speed
  • Mark Williams 12 bolt posi-traction read-end
  • Baer disk brakes
  • Increased spring rates
  • Fikse 17" wheels
In 2000
  • Bill Hall filled some emblem holes and reshot the exterior the original color
The interior is still pristine and original.


1967 Camaro video



camaro sale video from Dale Lovett on Vimeo.


1967 Camaro

  • 468 C.I. Big Block Chevy (BBC)
  • Tremec 6 speed
  • Air ride technology suspension (shockwave)
  • 15" Wilwood Disc brakes, all four corners w/6 piston calipers
  • 9" Ford rearend 4:11 gear set
  • Triangulated 4-bar rear suspension, customer requested that the car lay frame
  • We had to modify front control arms & built complete rear frame to accomplish the lay frame features. 
  • Engine was raised to clear the oil pan when car is on the ground.
  • Complete 3" exhaust w/oval tube
  • Modified wheel well openings to accommodate 22" rear wheels, 20" front
  • Complete new floor to accommodate rear suspension
  • Dan Liesy interior
  • Europa Auto Body paint
What a cool car, fast , loud & low.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

1967 Camaro - Silver

Super low with adjustable ride height. Currently swapping the automatic out for a 6 speed Tremec transmission. More details to come.


(I also built the Corvette in these photos. More details on that later too)

32 Deuce Coupe

My most recent build. Newly finished. This car is a lot of fun. A real hot rod.
Features:
  • Hugger Orange
  • 377 CI Blown, Injected small block
  • Turbo 350 transmission
  • Wiinters quick change rear-end
  • Bowers magnesium blower
  • Hillborne 4 port fuel injection
  • Wilwood disk brakes
  • Brizio chassis
  • Outlaw body
  • Custom fabricated aluminum hood and side panels
  • Black chrome suspension components
  • Budnik wheels
  • Cobra seats
  • Roll bar









1967 Nova ZR


My first real show car. 
  • Constructed between 1990 and 1994
  • Concept: full frame, big block power, Corvette front suspension, creature comforts. 
  • Designed around 1993 ZR1 Corvette wheels.
  • Corvette disk brakes
  • Constructed frame using Art Morrison rails
  • 1987 Corvette front suspension with coil-overs
  • 9 inch ford rear-end with coil-overs
  • Custom built firewall, floor, tubs on all 4 corners.
  • Air conditioning
  • Floor raised 5 inches
  • Full leather interior with 1987 Corvette power bucket seats
  • Interior by Ken Dickman
  • Power steering and brakes
  • Tilt telescopic wheel
  • Power windows
  • Concealed radio with electronic door
  • Custom mixed color
  • Fabrication, and design done by owner
  • Built in a 2 car garage by owner
Features:
  • John Lingenfelter 461 CI big block
  • 518HP, 541ft/lbs torque
  • Arizona Speed and Marine electronic fuel injection
  • Turbo 400 transmission
  • Engine set back 5 inches for better weight distribution
Accolades:
  • Featured in Hot Rod, Chevy High Performance, Super Chevy and Good Guys Gazette
  • Portland Roadster Show Sweepstakes winner - 1994
  • Portland Roadster Show Sweepstakes winner - 1995
  • Portland Roadster Show Hall of Fame - 1995
  • Super Chevy Show Seattle - 2nd place overall - 1994