1969 Camaro LS7

Joe LohrCompleted Projects

This isn't an LS7 big block Chevy we're talking about, it's the Corvette Z06 engine rated at 505hp from the factory! This '69 needs a little bit of work under its skin to be worthy of an awesome car, though. We found low-quality repair work done at several different times under a few layers of paint. Bondo where it's not supposed to be, paint over rust, you name it! This Camaro turns heads everywhere it appears from its aggressive LS7 engine and awesome blue paint job.

Frame & Suspension

  • RideTech tubular control arms front & rear
  • Ridetech single-adjustable coilovers
  • Unisteer power rack & pinion conversion
  • Wilwood 13" 6 piston front brakes, 12" 4-piston rear brakes

Engine

  • GM LS7, modified to 675hp by Schwartz Performance
  • Custom camshaft, ARP rod bolts & upgraded dual valve springs
  • GM wiring harness & ECU

Drivetrain

  • Tremec T56 Magnum 6-speed
  • Custom steel driveshaft
  • Fabricated 9" housing, 31 spline axles
  • 9” third member

Wheels & Tires

  • 18x8" front
  • 18x8" widened to 12" rear

Paint & Body

  • Rust repair & sheet metal by Schwartz Performance
  • Body work & Corvette "Laguna Blue" paint by Nick's Customs, Woodstock, IL

Other Features

  • BeCool 700hp radiator module w/electric fan
  • Vintage Air Gen IV Magnum a/c system
  • Twist Machine billet shifter stick
  • Classic LED's tail lights
  • EMS billet RS tail light housings
  • Scat Procar leather seats
  • Misc interior upholstery by Cassin Customizing, Woodstock, IL
 

Disassembly gallery

Sheet metal gallery

Bodywork & paint gallery

Header & exhaust fab gallery

Assembly gallery