Say good-bye to the 80's

[youthpastor]

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/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/1225_main_f.jpg

[youthpastor]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/015.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/016.jpg

[youthpastor]

we are going with dropped leafs and a 9" with 4:11
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/chriscamera007.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/chriscamera008.jpg

[youthpastor]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/2017.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/chriscamera011.jpg

[youthpastor]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/chriscamera013.jpg

I don't think these were doing much
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/chriscamera018.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/chriscamera017.jpg

[youthpastor]

new Speedtech Arms with Gulstrand mod
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/chriscamera021.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/chriscamera022.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/022.jpg

[youthpastor]

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/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/019.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/0162.jpg

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

[cdushane]

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

[youthpastor]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/020.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/chriscamera025.jpghttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/024.jpghttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/027.jpg

new springs, body bushings and steering

[youthpastor]

Rushforth Whiplash!

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/2015.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/2014.jpghttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/2016.jpghttp:[IMG]http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/2009.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Cool project.Please keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[radrambler]

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

Tom

[Boss 5.0]

Looking good!

[rwhite692]

Looks great Chris! Will there be any powertrain changes?

[65 347]

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

[BanditDave]

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

[awr68]

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

[geberhard]

Very sweet project. Mini-tubing plans?

[tones2SS]

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

[vdrivinmike]

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

I am sure the handling differences will be SUBSTANTIAL!

[Track Junky]

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?

[GregWeld]

Chris --

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

LOL


Sweet upgrades man!

[youthpastor]

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

Thanks Dave- here's the Jeg's info

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

[youthpastor]

Chris --

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

LOL


Sweet upgrades man!

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

[youthpastor]

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?


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

[youthpastor]

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

Tom

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

[Rybar]

Looking good Chris. :thumbsup:

[89 RS]

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

[youthpastor]

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:

[youthpastor]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/KingCamaro97.jpg

Baer Brkae install
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/KingCamaro98.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/KingCamaro99.jpg

[69x22]

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!

[LowchevyII]

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!

[89 RS]

Looks great Chris, excellent work man.

[Track Junky]

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!!

[tones2SS]

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!

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

[youthpastor]

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/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/KingCamaroFinished.jpg

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

[89 RS]

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

[tommycomfort]

Great transformation!

[tones2SS]

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

[Tom.A]

Turned out great :thumbsup:

[youthpastor]

A good friend and client is back for some more updates. Mainly the 454 was running hot and had some various issues....so we have a cure around here for Big Block issues...A 6.0 LY6 out of a 08 truck with a new Comp cam and an LS3 intake
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/Chrispi56.jpghttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/John%20King%2067%20Camaro/Chrispi60.jpg

[tommycomfort]

That's an update I am excited to see!
Tom

[GregWeld]

How'd that engine sling work? I used mine to put the blower motor in Rudy's Camaro and the only thing I didn't like was being able to control "tilt" etc one handed like I can my others. But it was also the only thing that would allow me to install the motor with blower and carbs etc attached... which was kinda nice!

That motor will work real well for him and probably have every bit as much power...

[youthpastor]

]IMG]http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/new.jpg[/IMG]

Finished up the LS swap and a small punch list. Took it to a local car show with a few other "shop cars" and loaded it and took it to Wyoming this past week. :D

here is a quick video of a little test drive in the mountains, sorry about the audio

http://youtu.be/JpR9NNEnofY

[youthpastor]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/new.jpg
Finished up the LS swap and a small punch list. Took it to a local car show with a few other "shop cars" and loaded it and took it to Wyoming this past week. :D

here is a quick video of a little test drive in the mountains, sorry about the audio

http://youtu.be/JpR9NNEnofY

JpR9NNEnofY

[89 RS]

I said it before, but I'll say it again...you're doing some awesome work Chris!

[tmadden]

Great work! Mini Tub, Mini Tub, Mini tub......................

[youthpastor]

Thanks guys- we are having alot of fun working with some really cool clients and vendors:D

[Bucketlist2012]

You know I love your work, and I love the parts you use and the quality of your builds.

I am a Rushforth, Speed tech and Hotchkis guy, thanks to Steve and Jason.

Well Done. Again...


Mike.

[srh3trinity]

What were your can specs? Any idea on power?