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1979 Chevrolet Camaro Custom

May 1, 2010 By KZ Leave a Comment


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Issue
May 2010
Owner
Jannine Roll
Ride
Bud
(1979 Chevrolet Camaro)
Meaning Behind the Name
He's my buddy

Ride Details

Build Cost
38000
How long did it take you to build?
18 months
How long have you been building?
35 Years
Your future plans?
1973 Camaro, My First Car
Vehicle history
Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, I was very familiar with the Norwood General Motors plant where the Camaro was made. In 1979, I ordered my Berlinetta Camaro from my local Chevrolet dealership. Three weeks later, I received a call from the GM plant to walk the line and watch the assembly process. I followed my car from start to finish and even saw it loaded on the car carrier. Two weeks later, my car was ready for pick-up. In 2006, I had the opportunity to recreate my Camaro into the car it is today. We used the best products available for the upgrade from the engine to the suspension to paint (which I even had a hand in wet sanding) and interior. After 30 years of driving my Camaro, I still get excited each time I get behind the wheel.

Engine Details

Make
GM 1979
Cylinders
8
Displacement
New 350-370 HP with AC Performer Series GM
Engine Mods
New crate motor 370 HP, 9.0:1 Compression, 4 bolt main, changed serpentine belt system to be cool electric fans
Engine Add Ons
Intake, Dual quad air gap performer RPM with two 500 cfm thunder series
Chrome or polish
Oil pan, valve covers, intake, carbs, canisters

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Stock
Torque Converter
Shift Kit
Transfer Case
Stock
Axle
Stock

Chassis Details

Chassis
1
Mods to Frame
Air Ride upgrades
Drop or lift inches
6" up or down
Front Shocks
Air Ride Shockwave
Rear Shocks
Air Ride Air Bar System
Four Link
Rear Assembly (Air Ride Tech)
Valve Info
4
Other Mods
SSB 4 wheel disc brake system
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
4 link suspension arms

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Beyern
Rear Wheel Type
Beyern
Front Wheel Size
19x8.5
Rear Wheel Size
20x10
Front Tire Size
225-3ZR20
Rear Tire Size
225-35-ZR20

Paint Details

Color
Silver and dark blue metallic
Paint Type
PPG and BCCC
Graphics Description
Silver leaf with medium blue, light gray pinstripes
Painted By
Rod Prather of Hot Rod Garage
Graphics By
Steve Lainhart and Jim Boitnotts

Body Details

Hood
Steel cowl induction
Bumpers
Stock
Wing
Off of a 1973 Camaro with a 2007 Grand Am third brake light
Addon Accessories
Tri bar headlights
Body Mods
1973 Camaro rocker covers, 1973 spoiler
Body Mods by
Rod Prather

Interior Details

Dashboard
Covered in leather
Gauges
Stock with air ride
Console
Custom extended
Head Unit
JVC
Amps
120
Speakers
JVC with Tweeters
Shifter
Stock
Seats
Buckets

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1979 Chevrolet Camaro Custom

Owned by: Jannine Roll


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Filed Under: Features, May 2010


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