Summary

Built by Gearhead Garage and powered by an LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine backed by a new TKX 5-speed manual transmission combined with a McLeod RST Street twin-clutch. 2019 Goodguys Muscle Machine of the Year.

Details

This Pro-Touring 1968 Camaro was built by Gearhead Garage and is powered by an LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine backed by a new TKX 5-speed manual transmission combined with a McLeod RST Street twin-clutch. The Ford 9-inch rear end with Truetrac and 3.42 gears handles the power while sitting on a fully powder-coated Stage 2 Total Cost Involved frame and torque arm suspension setup. The mini tubbing allows the car to sit on 18x9 front and 19x11 rear Forgeline wheels with 275 and 315 G Force Rival tires. Stopping power is provided by 12-inch Wilwood crossed drilled rotors and Wilwood Hydropower brakes with a stand-alone reservoir creating around 1,800psi of line pressure. The exterior features upgraded Modern Detroit speed hideaway headlights, 2-inch cowl induction hood, cosmetic covers installed in the front quarter panels and a hidden windshield wiper motor. All glass was replaced with modern smoked glass (no tint). The houndstooth interior reflects era-specific seat frames, Stage 4 Vintage Air heat and air conditioning along with the modern controls that allow you to pick the fan speed, Ididit tilt steering column and a Billet Specialties steering wheel. An Alpine unit controls the Audio Dynamics 4000 component speakers with two 10-inch subwoofers inside of a sealed and ported box within the trunk that was built to cover the stereo system and relocated battery. The wiring was redone with American Auto Wiring. This Camaro won 2019 Goodguys Muscle Machine of the Year and was a finalist at the Del Mar show.