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Posted on May 16, 2024May 20, 2024

Project Windstorm: Our Belvedere is Getting Catty

The Rolling Stones sang, “You can’t always get what you want,” and while we get the meaning behind it, we didn’t expect it to happen to our engine build. So instead of crying over spilled milk, we went big, because we had already gone home and didn’t want to do that again.

Posted on December 24, 2023December 24, 2023

Want Custom Gauges? Dakota Digital Shows Us How

Aftermarket gauges are not only more functional than the original gauges in classic cars, but they’re often far more appealing. We wanted to take our gauges a step further, and create something that nobody else had, so we reached out to Dakota Digital.

Posted on August 15, 2023

Project Camaro: Stopping On A Dime With MP Brakes

Any performance car should have better brakes than what they had in the 1970s, but you don’t always need the biggest. We called on MP Brakes for our 4-wheel disc brake setup for our Project Camaro.

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021

Project Camaro: Installing Performance With A QA1

Completing our suspension upgrade on our Camaro is a set of QA1 upper and lower control arms, and adjustable shock absorbers.

Posted on July 6, 2021

Project Belvedere: Taking On A Control Freak

Going faster in the turns requires a major suspension upgrade to bring this classic into the modern era, and Control Freak Suspensions was the E-ticket ride we needed.

Posted on June 23, 2021June 24, 2021

Project Z/28: Handling Basics With Hellwig Products

Fat tires and a lowered stance might be great for looks, but they won’t do much for handling unless you make a call to Hellwig for sway bars.

Posted on June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

Project Z/28 Clone: Modern Steering With Borgeson

Performance isn’t only about your engine. Steering performance matters as well, and Borgeson comes through with a brand new steering box for our Camaro.

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

Project Z/28 Clone: The Girl Is Getting A Makeover

There’s nothing like telling someone they look great, then suggesting a makeover. We see it all the time, but thanks to Overdriven Performance, our Camaro got just that and more.

Posted on January 20, 2021January 21, 2021

Going Dakota Digital With Our Project Belvedere

When it comes to instrumentation, Dakota Digital has become a highly recognized player in the customization world at major events all over, including the SEMA Show.

Posted on December 23, 2020

Project Corona: Bumper To Bumper Upgrade

It was an idea I got from someone else, and I simply took it to the next level. This was a cool facelift to an older car, and most people have no idea that it’s not factory.

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