Say good-bye to the 80's
 

Here's a current project I we are doing now for a client in Wyoming. It's the typical story, he always wanted a Camaro- but once he bought it, he realized how bad a 40 year old car drives!

We are transforming it using the usual suspects- Speedtech, ATS, Rushforth Wheels, Hotchkis suspension, and Nitto tires

enjoy:D

the beginning
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...225_main_f.jpg

teardown
 

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...Camaro/015.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...Camaro/016.jpg

we are going with dropped leafs and a 9" with 4:11
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...scamera007.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...scamera008.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...amaro/2017.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...scamera011.jpg

Front Suspension
 

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...scamera013.jpg

I don't think these were doing much
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...scamera018.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...scamera017.jpg

new Speedtech Arms with Gulstrand mod
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...scamera021.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...scamera022.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...Camaro/022.jpg

I'm moving into a bigger shop with a lift- It will be nice to do this stuff in the air

ATS box with new shorty Patriot headers
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...Camaro/019.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...amaro/0162.jpg

It was a 454, 5 speed, with a 10 bolt mono leaf, no power steering and brakes!

He should really like how it drives and handles when your done :unibrow:

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...Camaro/020.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...scamera025.jpghttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...Camaro/024.jpghttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...Camaro/027.jpg

new springs, body bushings and steering

New 18's and 19's
 

Rushforth Whiplash!

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...amaro/2015.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...amaro/2014.jpghttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...amaro/2016.jpg[IMG]http:http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...amaro/2009.jpg

Cool project.Please keep us posted.:thumbsup:

congrats
 

Chris
glad to see you living the dream brother..:thumbsup:

Tom

Looking good!

Looks great Chris! Will there be any powertrain changes?

I like it, looks like a simple, clean build.

hey Chris...looks fantastic! What's the PN on those headers?

Cool project! He should be very pleased! I really need to head up there! :cheers:

Very sweet project. Mini-tubing plans?

Awesome project. Nothing like adding a little pro-tour upgrades and bling.:thumbsup:

I really like it; cool to see something on the "milder" side.......

I am sure the handling differences will be SUBSTANTIAL!

Very clean car. Your customer is going to be stoked. I am curious, can you tell me what the difference between the Speed Tech control arms is as opposed to Global West?

Chris --

You need a new lift to work with! Good thing I bought myself a new one huh!!

LOL


Sweet upgrades man!

header PN
 

Thanks Dave- here's the Jeg's info

1 1 737-H8013-1 HEADER CLIPSTER BBC COATED 357.99 357.99

Thanks again Greg- Time-frame on the hoist works perfect- yet another one of Greg Weld's dirty little secrets:D

Thanks man- GW vs Speedtech- I don't know, maybe Blake can chime in-

Thanks Tom and everyone else for the well wishes- I will post pics of the new digs soon!

Looking good Chris. :thumbsup:

Cool Chris. Those upgrades will totally change the car for the owner.:thumbsup:

His hometown is full of two lane twisties- I'm taking it home to him in May- I don't know what is going to be cooler- when he first lays eyes on it or throws it into some curves:unibrow:

car is going home in 3 weeks
 

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...ngCamaro97.jpg

Baer Brkae install
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...ngCamaro98.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...ngCamaro99.jpg

Man that thing looks good. It looks like Bilstien shocks on the rear, how does the car ride with the shocks and dropped leafs? Are the wheels 18x9.5s on the rear? What size tires did you end up with on the front and rear?
Oh yeah the 80s was a pretty fun time!

good lord that thing sits nice. good luck with the new venture. looks like so far its off to a great start. keep up the good work!

Looks great Chris, excellent work man.

What a beauty!! Congrats on the new shop, haven't seen your past work but I'm sure it was well deserved!! There's nothing like living the dream!!

You said it. Killer stance Chris. Great job man.:thumbsup: :cheers:
What color is that car? Looks killer.

In Denver tonight
 

I delivered the car to Jackson, WY a few days back...were it snowed!

The owner is thrilled

We finished it up last week with a trick exhaust and a million other details. He is already planning on having some more work done next winter. If you goto my facebook- chris holstrom, you can see the quick dyno run.

here's a pic from yesterday- I had to raise the front a little, tires were too close...hope it settles a littlehttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...roFinished.jpg

I'm picking up a 72 Firebird in Ft Collins in the morning for a PT makeover- stay tuned!

Looks sweet and sure it performs just as good! Great work man, and I'm sure the owner was pretty happy.

Great transformation!

Very nice. That color is awesome.
Good job Chris.:cheers:

Turned out great :thumbsup: