1968 Camaro LT1

Joe LohrCompleted Projects

Our tagline at the top of our website is "Where Classic Style Meets Modern Technology."
How much more modern can you get with a 2015 Corvette LT1 engine? This '68 will have plenty of modern technologies throughout, but still retaining the classic style that GM created in the 60's.
The car had an inline-6 cylinder with a 3 speed manual, which is fun for cruising, but not so fun to merge onto the interstate with. We sourced a new GM LT1 that we'll be swapped into this, backed by a 4L70e. Check out the specs & pictures following for more info!

 

Frame & Suspension

  • Schwartz Performance G-Machine chassis system
  • Baer 14" Pro Plus 6-piston brakes front & rear
  • Power steering rack
  • Ridetech single-adjustable coilovers
  • HD splined sway bars front & rear, with aluminum arms

Engine

  • GM Performance 460hp Gen V LT1 wet sump crate engine
  • GM Performance wiring harness & ECU
  • Custom 4" air intake
  • Dirty Dingo serpentine drive system

Drivetrain

  • GM Performance 4L70E transmission kit
  • Custom steel driveshaft
  • Moser 9” full floater, 31 spline axles
  • 9” third member with TrueTrac differential, 3.50 gears

Wheels & Tires

  • Forgeline GT3C wheels: 18x9 front, 19x12 rear
  • Michelin Pilot Super Sport 255/35/18 & 345/30/19

Paint & Body

  • White PPG paint & custom blue stripes by Steve Nick Customs
  • Minitubbed
  • Smooth firewall painted body color
  • Bedlined underneath floor

Interior

  • Recaro Expert M seats, custom wrapped w/suede insert
  • Custom door panels w/suede insert
  • Custom suede headliner & sun visors
  • Back seat matched to fronts
  • Custom center console
  • All upholstery completed by Cassin Customizing
  • Dakota Digital HDX gauges
  • Lokar shifter 

Other Features

  • BeCool aluminum radiator w/electric fan
  • Vintage Air Gen IV Magnum A/C & heater system
  • Optima YellowTop battery
  • American Autowire Highway 22 body harness

Rendering

Disassembly gallery

Chassis & fitting gallery

Sheet metal fabrication gallery

Header & exhaust fabrication gallery

Assembly before paint gallery

Bodywork & paint gallery

Interior gallery

Final assembly gallery

Completed gallery