technophobia
11-03-2008, 12:44 PM
Hello, everyone. My name is Frank Koh. I live and work in the Republic of the Philippines, and I am an avid classic American musclecar enthusiast. I learned about this wonderful website when I recently purchased a GMP 1/18 scale Street Fighter 1968 Camaro. I must say, all your rides are rockin'!:thumbsup:
The Philippines has a rich motoring history, and due to the fact that our country was once a commonwealth of the United States, American cars have played an important role in "motivating" our nation. Luckily, we have always been left-hand drive, so our beloved Yank Tanks have always felt "at home" here.
In fact, the Philippines is the only country outside of North America where Chevrolet Camaros were assembled in large numbers! Yes, from 1967 thru 1969, Yutivo Sons Hardware Company, Automotive Division, built around 900 first-generation Camaro Rally Sports in its main assembly facility in Paco, Manila. These cars, known as the "Yutivo Camaros", have become prized collectors items in the Southeast Asian region, and in other parts of the world as well. All Yutivo Camaros feature special export-only equipment, and have exclusive VIN numbers that serve as proof of their special origins.
I own what is reportedly the last known recorded production 1968 Yutivo Camaro in existence, a sound, 47,000 original kilometer LeMans Blue coupe. Fellow hobbyist Alex Claudio and I have recently restored and modified my Yutivo Camaro with a comprehensive line of era-correct components to make it qualify as a "G-Machine of the Sixties".
The "Blue Brutus" 1968 Camaro RS Yutivo Tribute Car now sports a professionally-blueprinted 350 small block with a Lunati Voodoo cam, a Weiand dual plane aluminum intake, a Holley Avenger 670 cfm carb, Hooker Super Competition Headers; a Muncie M20 wide-ratio four speed manual with a Hurst Competition Plus T-Bar shifter; a 3.90 Limited Slip rearend; Disc Brakes; Camaro SS Quick-Ratio steering box; HD Springs and HD aftermarket swaybars front and rear; era-correct 7" negative-offset Ansen Automotive 5-spoke alloys on premium Toyo touring radials; Trans Am-spec ducktail spoiler and front airdam; fiberglass "Outlaw" Cowl Induction hood; R134a airconditioning; modern sound system by Pioneer and V10 with Soundstream components. I will attempt to post photos soon.
Sharing garage space with the "Blue Brutus" Camaro is a stock-appearing 1966Corvette coupe with C3 brake and suspension upgrades and a Flaming River rack-and-pinion steering kit, and an original 1972 Chevelle Super Sport with Keystone Classic wheels and minor engine and suspension upgrades.
Now that I have discovered Lateral-g.net, I will share the good news of this distinguished Forum with my Filipino musclecar enthusiast buddies. I am confident that they are going to love it here too!
To learn more about us and the Musclecar Hobby in the Philippines, please check out our local website:
http://musclecarsph.1.forumer.com
The Philippines has, in recent years, become a haven for classic car restoration and preservation owing to the world-class quality of work that characterizes many local establishments. Many musclecars have also benefitted from some mighty fine restomodding techniques, and these can be viewed in our website.
I look forward to spending more time here at Lateral-g.net. Many thanks!
The Philippines has a rich motoring history, and due to the fact that our country was once a commonwealth of the United States, American cars have played an important role in "motivating" our nation. Luckily, we have always been left-hand drive, so our beloved Yank Tanks have always felt "at home" here.
In fact, the Philippines is the only country outside of North America where Chevrolet Camaros were assembled in large numbers! Yes, from 1967 thru 1969, Yutivo Sons Hardware Company, Automotive Division, built around 900 first-generation Camaro Rally Sports in its main assembly facility in Paco, Manila. These cars, known as the "Yutivo Camaros", have become prized collectors items in the Southeast Asian region, and in other parts of the world as well. All Yutivo Camaros feature special export-only equipment, and have exclusive VIN numbers that serve as proof of their special origins.
I own what is reportedly the last known recorded production 1968 Yutivo Camaro in existence, a sound, 47,000 original kilometer LeMans Blue coupe. Fellow hobbyist Alex Claudio and I have recently restored and modified my Yutivo Camaro with a comprehensive line of era-correct components to make it qualify as a "G-Machine of the Sixties".
The "Blue Brutus" 1968 Camaro RS Yutivo Tribute Car now sports a professionally-blueprinted 350 small block with a Lunati Voodoo cam, a Weiand dual plane aluminum intake, a Holley Avenger 670 cfm carb, Hooker Super Competition Headers; a Muncie M20 wide-ratio four speed manual with a Hurst Competition Plus T-Bar shifter; a 3.90 Limited Slip rearend; Disc Brakes; Camaro SS Quick-Ratio steering box; HD Springs and HD aftermarket swaybars front and rear; era-correct 7" negative-offset Ansen Automotive 5-spoke alloys on premium Toyo touring radials; Trans Am-spec ducktail spoiler and front airdam; fiberglass "Outlaw" Cowl Induction hood; R134a airconditioning; modern sound system by Pioneer and V10 with Soundstream components. I will attempt to post photos soon.
Sharing garage space with the "Blue Brutus" Camaro is a stock-appearing 1966Corvette coupe with C3 brake and suspension upgrades and a Flaming River rack-and-pinion steering kit, and an original 1972 Chevelle Super Sport with Keystone Classic wheels and minor engine and suspension upgrades.
Now that I have discovered Lateral-g.net, I will share the good news of this distinguished Forum with my Filipino musclecar enthusiast buddies. I am confident that they are going to love it here too!
To learn more about us and the Musclecar Hobby in the Philippines, please check out our local website:
http://musclecarsph.1.forumer.com
The Philippines has, in recent years, become a haven for classic car restoration and preservation owing to the world-class quality of work that characterizes many local establishments. Many musclecars have also benefitted from some mighty fine restomodding techniques, and these can be viewed in our website.
I look forward to spending more time here at Lateral-g.net. Many thanks!