1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1 Pro Touring

This muscle car is likely the most capable ZL-1 powered 1969 Camaro on the planet. To take it one step further, likely the most capable ZL-1 powered car, period. The owner took a great heritage of the ZL-1 and surrounded it with the best money can buy. The engine was built by one of the most reputable engine builders on the West coast from scratch with this exact application in mind. As you are about to see, everything on this car is top shelf and some of the best shops and manufacturers in the industry have been called on to contribute to the finished product.

This car has been sorted out extensively on the road and track. You can literally call it a car show, road race, autocross, drag race, and drive to and from the track in one weekend in this car. While it’s a dominator on the track, it has the modern sports car feel on the road we all desire. The ride, brakes, and steering are phenomenal. The handling and braking is a couple rungs up the ladder. It’s got unbelievable linear power but it will lope down the interstate at 1800 rpm in overdrive with the AC on and tunes blasting. It’s been tested to take any curve ball you can throw at it. It has proved to be extremely reliable with no mechanical failures of any type on the road or track after the ZL-1 was installed. 

This car doesn’t just talk the talk, it walks the walk. Not only does it look great, it performs! It runs 0-100-0 in the 13 second range which is Corvette ZR1/Z06 & Dodge Viper territory. It also runs in the 11’s down the quarter mile. However, this car really shines in the handling department. This is the ultimate litmus test for a pro touring car. Check out some of the features :

Accolades
· Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational on Speed TV(2010)

· SEMA(2010)

· Super Chevy Magazine Feature Car(Coming Soon)

· Camaro Performers Magazine(2010,2011)

· Car Craft Magazine(2010)

· Super Chevy Show Winner(2011)

· Lateral-G Feature Car(2010)

The Start

The owner started with a very clean complete 307 survivor with less than 100,000 miles on the clock. Believe it or not, he picked this car up in Michigan and it was clean due to its inactivity. The owner stored it in his Mom’s garage for nearly 20 years and barely drove it. He kept all the original GM metal with the exception of the front fascia that had been replaced sometime in its life. The owner also added an aftermarket cowl hood for air cleaner clearance.

Body

Prodigy Customs in Florida did the dirty work. They took the complete car down to bare metal. They blocked the car out until it was flat as a board and then they sprayed it with base coat/clear coat Glasurit paint. It’s a very dark black and it’s got great depth and shine. The car got more compliments on the paint job than anything else.

They also added Detroit Speed & Engineering subframe connectors and mini tubs. A 4 point roll bar was added for structural rigidity and safety. It’s stiffer than a C6 vette. The firewall was shaved for a super clean look.

Engine(ZL-1 has roughly 3500 miles on the clock)

The heart of the beast is a custom built 489 Big Block ZL1 by Pettis Performance. Pettis Performance is based in Southern, CA and has a bullet proof reputation for building big, reliable horsepower. This engine is loaded with the best components available:


· GMPP ZL1 Aluminum Block (110 lbs)

· Callies Forged Crank Shaft

· Manley H Beam Rods

· JE Forged Pistons

· Total Seal Rings

· Dart Pro 1 Heads(Custom Pettis Performance Port Work)

· Manton Pushrods

· Comp Roller Rockers

· Dart Stud Girdle

· Comp Solid Roller with Cast Iron Gear(For street longevity)

· ISKY EZX Roller Lifters(No Needles)

· Edelbrock Air Gap Intake

· AED Holley 850 Double Pumper(Road Race Floats & Jet Extensions)

· Melling High Volume Oil Pump

· Custom Windage Tray Setup

· Milodon 8 Quart Road Racing Pan

· ATI Harmonic Balancer

· Edelbrock Victor Jr. Water Pump

· March Performance Serpentine Accessory System

· MSD Pro Billet Distributor(With GM Melonized Gear)

· Moroso Fabricated Valve Covers

· Milodon Timing Cover

This engine is built with the intended application in mind. A power plant that was happy to idle all day long, enjoyed freeway cruising in high gear, but would pull to 6,800 rpm(Redline) like it’s pissed off! It makes 666 hp at 6200 rpm and 641 ftlbs at 4700. It makes some serious average power. Pettis Performance nailed it!

Driveline

With all the power the ZL1 makes, the car needs a bullet proof driveline.


· Quicktime SFI blow proof bellhousing

· McLeod SFI 14lb Aluminum Flyhweel(For quick revs and rpm matching)

· McLeod Twin Disk RXT Clutch(Rated at 1000 hp)

· TKO600 modified with carbon fiber synchronizers and pro 5.0 shifter

· Inland Empire 3.5” Aluminum Balanced Driveshaft

· Moser 3.73 12 bolt with bolt in big ford ends, 33 spline axles, and true trac carrier, aluminum girdle

All of these parts have proven to be a reliable combination.

Chassis

Front:
Detroit Speed & Engineering Hydroformed Subframe (Modern GM Frame Technology)
· Tubular Control Arms

· Splined Sway Bar

· Rack & Pinion Steering

· Dual Adjustable Afco Shocks

· Hyperco Springs

Rear:

Ridetech Triangulated 4 Link
· Afco Dual Adjustable Shocks(With jounce bumpers)

· Kevlar Impregnated End Links

· Hyperco Springs

· Reinforced Frame Rails

Wheels & Tires(Less than 50 miles on this set)

Formula 43 Custom Lightweight Forged Wheels-Made in the USA!

Front:
· 3 Piece 18×10

· 295/30/18 Toyo R888

Rear:
· 3 Piece 18×12

· 335/30/18 Toyo R888

Brakes
Wilwood Polished 1” Bore Master Cylinder

Custom Bent 3/16” Brake Lines

Braided Brake Hoses

Wilwood High Temperature Fluid

Front:
· Wilwood Superlite 6 Piston Calipers

· 13” Slotted Rotors

· Pads best suited for all applications

Rear:
· Wilwood D154 Floating 2 Piston Caliper

· 12.2” Slotted Rotors

· Internal Drum Parking Brake

· Pads best suited for all applications

· Absolutely NO Knockback

Interior
· 1969 Deluxe Interior

· Detroit Speed & Engineering Dash Insert

· Autometer Sport Comp II Gauges(Speedo, Tachometer, Water Temp, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Voltage)

· Sparco Chrono Road Seats

· Sparco Steering Wheel(Suede Insert)

· Ididit Tilt Steering Column

· Custom Made Rear Seat

· 3 Point Seat Belts(Driver/Passenger)

· 5 Point Race Belts(Driver)

· Dynamat & Second Skin sound deadener

· Second Skin Heat Wave Pro(For heat reduction)Cool cockpit in extreme conditions

Findlay Customs was contracted to polish off the interior.

Heating & Air Conditioning

Vintage Air Gen IV System with Sanden Compressor (Newest System)

Electrical System

Countless hours have been spent making the wiring sanitary.

· Freshly Wired with a Complete American Autowire Kit

· Optima Red Top

· Master Cut Off Switch

· Custom Quality Battery Cables

· Engine to Body Ground Strap

· Delphi Water Proof Connections

· Soldered and Shrink Wrap Connections

Fuel System
· Return Style System

· Ricks 18 Gallon Stainless Steel Tank

· Mallory 140 GPH Fuel Pump

· Aluminum ½ Fuel Line

· -10 & -8 AN Braided Hose/Fittings

· Holley Return Regulator

· Aeromotive 100 Micron Fuel Filter

· BG 8 Micron Fuel Filter

· Rollover Cut Off Switch

Exhaust
· Custom Lemons Headers (2 1/8” Primary/3.5” Collector)

· Coated Headers

· V Band Clamps

· 3” Magnaflow Stainless Pipes/Mufflers/X Pipe

Sound System
· Alpine Head Unit with IPOD Cord

· JL 1000 Watt Amp

· 7 Speaker JL System

· Custom Subwoofer Enclosure that Ports Through Back Dash

· 10” Subwoofer

Miscellaneous Systems
· 3 Quart Engine Accumulator(To prevent oil starvation under high g load)

· 52 Row Engine Oil Cooler(To reduce oil temperatures under extreme conditions)

· Earls Oil Thermostat(To regulate engine oil temperature)

· PRC Dual Pass Aluminum Radiator with Dual 13” Spal Fans(3500 CFM)

· Turn One Power Steering Pump with Remote Tank(To prevent loss of power steering in extreme conditions)

· Dual -12AN Engine Breather System into Moroso Catch Cans(Eliminates the mess from crankcase evacuation)

· Custom Breather Tank Set Up for Gas Tank/Rear End(To control heat expansion and retain fuel/fluid)

· Smoked Window Glass Kit

· Front Tow Hook(Legal on road course)

· Rear Tow Hooks(Legal on road course and great tie down in trailer)

Bling
· Ring Brothers Black Anodize Hood Hinges

· Ring Brother Black Anodize Hood Pins

· Marquez Design Black Anodize Tail Lights

· Twist Machine Black Anodize Fender Braces

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2012 Forgiato Wide Body Chevrolet Camaro SS

Here is the latest 2012 Forgiato Wide Body Chevrolet Camaro SS on these stunning 24″ custom 3 piece Forgiato wheels! What a beauty, what a pose, what a model … a piece of art! In addition to the amazing Forgiato Sedici wheels 24×10 up front, 24×15 in the rear. (275/25/24) (405/25/24) with Pirelli tyres, there are lots of improvements, making this 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS a four-wheeled luxury. What you see is a 2012 Camaro SS with Full Wide Body Kit (front and rear) with 6.2L 376Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated, ZL1 Front end Coversion, Full custom exhaust, Custom Forgiato Grille, Custom Forgiato Upholstery, and Custom Forgiato plate!

The distinctive styling of the original Forgiato line could be responsible for altering the custom car climate forever. The three-piece wheels are crafted from aircraft grade forged aluminum and are available in a multitude of forging options including extreme concave, step lip and convex/big lip and everything in between. As always, the Forgiato line has limitless customization options with finishes including carbon fiber, brushed and paint-to-match.

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The awesome Sesto Custom Cycles Yamaha R1

Now here’s a custom bike that will surely leave you gasping in awe, a Yamaha YZF- R1 that was drastically refined by the guys from Sesto Custom Cycles in the company’s shop in Stanton, California. This one-off bike just screams steampunk creativity and the copper, brass and white color scheme could easily make you go gaga.

The bike is unlike any other supersport beast and it’s not just an R1 with a hub steering that can only be admired, it can also be ridden pretty well. The Sesto Custom Cycles Yamaha R1 has been stretched to radical sizes like you’d see only at drag bikes and it features a huge 240 mm tire on the custom front wheel as well.

It’s not super fast, but it will surely turn a lot of heads on the streets. The Sesto R1 recently won the Custom Showdown Pro Builder contest, which probably says a lot about how freaking awesome it is.

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Top 10 Customized Vehicles From Around The World

No matter where you go in the world, vehicles play a major role in almost every aspect of our lives. Vehicle ownership is seen by most as an essential part of existence in the modern world. Whether for pleasure or economic necessity, just about all of us will want or need to own a vehicle at some point. Is it any wonder then that around the world, people have taken their vehicles and made them into works of art? What better way to show your love and appreciation for your vehicle than decorating it with love and care? Here is my top 10 customized vehicles from around the world:

10. Dekotora (Japan)

Long thought of as a homogenous culture of cubicle drones, the Japanese can actually be just as creative and weird as anyone. Dekotora (an abbreviation of “decoration truck”) is a perfect example of how individualistic the Japanese can be. Built and owned by independent truckers, dekotora are regular trucks modified to look like the front of a Las Vegas casino. Except not so boring. A tangle of lights, decals, and massive chrome fixtures, these trucks light up the Japanese highways and rest stops as their owners gather to show off their designs. No two trucks are the same and owners take pride in making their trucks as outlandish as possible. Best of all, these trucks are actually used to transport goods.

9. Tourist Buses (Thailand)

Like dekotora in Japan, Thai tourist buses are riots of color and design. Custom painted by professionals who devote their lives to the art, these buses cruise around Thailand decorated with millions of different designs and images. From Disney characters to Japanese anime scenes, nothing is too outlandish or colorful to be masterfully rendered on the side of a bus. In fact, the custom painted buses are so widespread that the only kind of bus that would stand out on the streets of Bangkok is one with a regular paint job. In the tourist bus industry, garish colors and giant cartoon characters are the norm. Say what you want about these buses, but they sure beat getting into some crappy old grey Greyhound.

8. Choppers (U.S.A.)

At the end of World War 2, millions of returning GI’s found themselves back home with a thirst for excitement that postwar life couldn’t satisfy. Many of them purchased motorcycles to enjoy the speed and freedom of the open road, but found the factory versions bulky and full of unnecessary parts. Putting the skills Uncle Sam had taught them to peaceful use, they modified and “chopped” their bikes to make them leaner and faster. Over the next twenty years, the art developed and a huge subculture was born. Although choppers largely faded from the public eye over the years, they saw a resurgence in the 2000’s with shows like American Chopper and brands like West Coast Choppers marketing the customized bikes to a new generation. Highly modified, dangerous and loud; perhaps no other custom vehicle better symbolizes the U.S.A. Which is lucky because that’s the only country in the world where you can legally drive one.

7. Itasha (Japan)

Let’s say you finally have enough money and power to buy that Italian sports car you’ve always dreamed of. A masterpiece of automotive engineering and raw power, it looks just as cool as it feels. Obviously, the first thing you’re going to do is run out and blow a whole bunch more money to have a sexy cartoon character painted on it, right? Strange as it may seem, for a group of car enthusiasts in Japan, that’s exactly what they do. Known as itasha (which means “pain car”- “pain” for “painfully embarrassing” or “painful on the wallet” – really) these cars are primarily owned, operated, and shown off by guys whose love for performance vehicles is matched only by their desire to make love to a cartoon. Although the itasha are starting to be seen in actual races and sponsored by actual companies, it’s still largely a labor of love. For the men who devote a sizable chunk of their pay checks to letting the world know just how much they love that cartoon schoolgirl with the pink hair, no amount is too much.

6. Lowriders (U.S.A.)

Although they’ve come to be associated with West Coast hip hop culture in recent years, lowriders have always been an integral part of Chicano culture. First built by Mexican Americans as far back as the 30s, lowriders and the culture around them developed and flourished during the postwar boom. Like the ex-soldiers who cut up their choppers, lowrider enthusiasts heavily modified their cars to ride as low as possible. After first using sandbags and cinder blocks, they moved on to actually cutting and shortening their cars. The goal was to be as “low and slow” as possible. One of the most famous lowrider modifications, hydraulics, was actually done as a response to a punitive law enacted by the state of California. Not pleased to have a bunch of what they saw as undesirables driving low and slow through their neighbourhoods, the state made it illegal to have any part of a car lower than its rims. To get around the law, one enterprising customizer took some pumps from an old B-52 bomber and invented a system where he could raise or lower his car depending on whether there were any cops around.

5. Mod Scooters (U.K.)

The Swinging Sixties may have produced a lot of great music, but at its heart, it was all about style. From the James Bond dinner jackets to the Emma Peel cat suits, the secret mission in 1960’s London was to look as cool as humanly possible, and to spare no expense doing it. One of the more popular subcultures of the time, the mods, expressed their undying love of fashion in their motor scooters. Although they were largely working class kids, mods were influenced by Italian culture and fashion and loved the cheap, sleek Vespa and Lambretta scooters. Once they got them, they heavily modified their exteriors- especially the mirrors and lights. Not content to limit themselves to just two mirrors or one light, some Mods crammed as many rear-view mirrors and headlights as they could on their scooters. Never before or since in the history of motor vehicles has being safe been so cool.

4. Jingle Trucks (Central Asia)

Though the name may sound silly (and maybe even a little offensive) jingle trucks are nothing to laugh at. These heavily adorned commercial vehicles are common throughout Central Asia, but the most elaborate are found in Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan. Covered in colorful paintings of houses, animals, vehicles, and pastoral landscapes, the jingle trucks are amazing to look at. Despite a common look, each truck is unique and is meant to be a reflection of the owner’s tastes and personality. One image common to most trucks is a human eye, meant to ward off evil spirits. But what sets the jingle trucks apart from other custom vehicles (and gives them their name) is of course the jingling. To get the signature sound, jingle trucks’ bumpers are decorated with long chains and charms hanging like curtains. In the harsh Afghan wind, these chain curtains act as wind chimes, letting everyone know a jingle truck is approaching. That’s if they haven’t yet see the giant painted eye staring at them.

3. Jeepneys (Philippines)

Originally built on the husks of surplus and worn out U.S. Army jeeps, jeepneys are a great example of how one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. When the U.S. army withdrew from the Philippines after World War 2, they sold or gave hundreds of their surplus jeeps to the locals. Happy to have a vehicle, but not so happy to have one designed for transporting soldiers, the Filipinos stripped the jeeps, extended the cabs, added roofs, and painted over the boring army green with all kinds of bright colors. The resulting vehicles were way more fun to look at and served a vital role in re-establishing public transportation in a country still trying to rebuild after years of occupation. They became a part of the culture and still exist today, although they aren’t built from old army jeeps anymore. Some manufacturers have even started to build “e-jeepneys,” jeepneys that run on electricity. These jeepneys of the future will help to ensure that the streets of the Philippines will never be drab, even after the oil runs out.

2. Customized Vans (U.S.A.)

Does anything say “The Seventies” quite like a customized boogie van? Although they first came to prominence among hippies and surfers in the Sixties, custom vans really came into their cheesy own after 1970. Inside, they were mobile living room masterpieces of shag carpeting, strobe lights and if you were really lucky, a mini-fridge full of cold brews and panty peeler. Outside, they were low culture tributes to the heroes of the day. Every sci-fi and fantasy character from Conan to C3PO was immortalized in air-brushed glory for all to see. Custom van culture combined the free-wheeling nomadism of the Sixties with the do-anything-to-feel-good hedonism of the Seventies. Moving fortresses of comfort, they cruised the streets and beaches, bringing all the comforts of home anywhere there was pavement. All that and they had wicked pictures of barbarians kicking major ass.

1. Custom Rickshaws (India, Bangladesh)

The only human-powered vehicles on the list, the custom rickshaws of India prove that just because your vehicle doesn’t have an engine, doesn’t mean you can’t trick it out. Although their use has largely faded in other parts of the world, rickshaws remain a common form of transportation in many cities in India and Bangladesh. Used as a cheap way to get around, rickshaws are an integral part of the transportation system. But what makes them great is the art. Covered in oil paintings that depict everything from movie stars to products to political commentary, they reflect the owner’s opinions and feelings while giving other people on the road something very cool to look at. In the past, elites looked down on the paintings as gauche examples of low-class culture, but recently artists and scholars have started to take them seriously as an art form. All this, and they’re environmentally friendly!

By Geoff Shakespeare

Source: www.toptenz.net

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1967 FORD MUSTANG SG-ONE

Performance Specifications:
Engine: Obsidian 392 Cubic inch V-8, twin Rotex Supercharged/Intercooled with programmable fuel injection
Horsepower: 900HP (est.) on pump gas (with 1,000HP+ easily obtainable with tuning)
Torque: 750lbs. ft. on pump gasoline (est.)
0-60MPH: 4 Seconds (est. & traction limited)
Weight: Approx 3,000lbs
Length: 190.6″ (Extended 7″ to accommodate virtually anyone up to 7 feet tall)
Wheels: 18″x8.5″ Front & 20″x10″ Rear CoupeR wheels /BF Goodrich KDW tires

Engine & Drivetrain specifications:
Twin C38 Rotrex Superchargers (each capable of up to 39lbs. of boost)
Twin Active Blow Off Valves
Custom Billet Radiator Core Support, Firewall, and Pulley System
351W based 392 Stroker w/Porcelain Black finish (900BHP on min. Boost)
Custom Aluminum Hogan?s Intake Manifold
Twin Custom Spearco Intercoolers
Twin Viper Throttle Bodies
Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers
Big Stuff 3 Fuel Injection w/on board computer management/diagnostics
Aeromotive Fuel Pump
Custom Aluminum Fabricated Fuel Tank, Sumped & Baffled
Lunati Rotating Assembly Custom Built for SG-One
Currie Doug Thorley Headers
Custom Dual Exhaust

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1967 FORD MUSTANG SG-ONE

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