Since December is the time for projects, I thought we would feature a car that has really been through the restoration process. First thing you should do is go check out the featured car for December 2001, yes it is the same car. Wow what a transformation! John started this awesome restoration in January 2000. Since then he has sanded down the car to bare metal, sent the car to the body shop for the entire 2002 year and some of 2003. While in the body shop both rear quarters, hood, upper valance, and deck lid were replaced. While the front clip was off, the correct big block engine mounts, new power steering gearbox and correct big block heater core and cover were all installed. The entire front sub-frame and interior floor pans have been treated with POR15. All of the interior is new (seats, door panels, carpet, headliner and sail panels). The car was not “officially” trimmed out and complete until Summer 2003. At this years Dyno Challenge in July John turned 250 hp and 340 torque. Modifications still to be done include: front disk brakes and a new Performer RPM package. John is still thinking about period correct SS wheels. For complete details of Johns restoration progress go to http://hobbystage.net/camaro/69ss396/.
Great Job on your “project” John, it’s come along way since December 2001!