ZR9 Camaro - An 804 HP LS7 / LS9 Powered New 1969 Camaro at V8 Speed & Resto

[Swolbynos]

I love this build! I hope to be able to start a similar project someday

[V8TV]

The rear seats are a custom design and are covered in matching leather and blue stitching.



The custom rear package tray is skinned in leather, and features cut-outs for the rear speakers and roll cage. The speakers play through custom grilles.






Soon it was time to start the exterior wetsand and buff process.

First the car is washed clean of dust and dangerous particles. Then, the edges and trim items are taped off and masked for protection.



Jeff hand wetsands the panels with a variety of sand paper grits, starting with 800 on rough areas and “nibs”, then progressing to 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000, 2500, and 3000 grit. The rigid rubber block ensures he does not leave finger impressions while sanding.

[V8TV]

This sanding process leaves a very dull appearance that might make you nervous… like the paint has been trashed!



However, once the polishing starts, the magic happens and the car’s finish comes to life!







The Jestream Blue really stands tall in the sun!

[waynieZ]

It looks beautiful Kevin. In the 70's I remember wet sanding up to 600 and that being a slick paint job, 3000 makes it like glass compaired to that.
Nice!

[V8TV]

Originally Posted by waynieZ

It looks beautiful Kevin. In the 70's I remember wet sanding up to 600 and that being a slick paint job, 3000 makes it like glass compaired to that.
Nice!

I remember the firs piece of 1000 I held in my hand and thought "this can't possibly do anything!" Now I know how dangerous 1k can be!

[V8TV]

Now it was time to install all the “jewelry” on the car. A fresh set of SS and Camaro emblems and trim was ordered from Classic Industries and installed on the car. One of the unique features of the ZR9 is that it has a mostly-stock appearing exterior including nearly all the trim.







There are a couple of custom additions, however, including this 427 badge on the cowl-induction scoop…



And we had some custom “ZR9” emblems made by Emblempros (http://www.emblempros.com) that incorporate the new style ZR1 text with the custom number 9 to match our car. they are a multi-layer 3d badge that features intricate detail and a translucent “9” just like the OE ZR1 badge. We think they came out awesome.



We affixed the ZR9 badge to the fender just below the Camaro script with 3M trim mounting tape.

[pro66tour]

Sweeeeeeeeeeet!

[Jimmy Sean]

[gofastwclass]

Excellent job Kevin and crew.

I try to explain to non-car (and some car) people why a pro quality car build is so insanely expensive from a time and financial angle. If you haven't lived it you simply don't understand the level of detail involved to make it look good AND function like OEM.

[V8TV]

Originally Posted by pro66tour

Sweeeeeeeeeeet!

Originally Posted by Jimmy Sean

Originally Posted by gofastwclass

Excellent job Kevin and crew.

I try to explain to non-car (and some car) people why a pro quality car build is so insanely expensive from a time and financial angle. If you haven't lived it you simply don't understand the level of detail involved to make it look good AND function like OEM.

Thanks guys. There certainly a lot of details in a car like this, especially to make everything function properly. We have a very talented crew that deserves all the credit.