Heres some pics of the 68 I've been working 0n for awhile. It's in for a Custom Interior now and should be done soon I hope. I tried to keep all
parts and mods. in the Camaro or Chevy family. I'd like feedback on this
so please comment, if you like or not. I'm an Ole Boy, I can handle some
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Here's some info on the 68

This 68 Camaro is designed and custom built by Jim Johnson of Jim’s Body & Paint in Geneva ,Iowa.
It belongs to Donny Warneke. Donny got the car in 1985 and drove it throughout High School.
He and my boy ran together. Travis had a 71 Chevelle at the time. They were two of the local gearheads, who, together built,raced, swapped,and grenaded more than a few engines, and scattered many other parts across the countryside. I helped put the Camaro back together after a couple of outta control ditch rides. Along the way the 68 got pushed, motorless, in the barn for a long rest. In 2003 it got drug into my shop again, this time for a nice restoration. This thing was beat to death and needed it all. Why restore at this stage? Let’s build. The outdoor pictures are from Dec. 06 ,Then it was put in the trailer to go for interior. It went Dec. 27, 07 to Recovery Room Hot Rod Interiors for a one off Custom treatment by Tracy Weaver and Crew. I will update soon.
Engine:
440 GM Big Block- Built by Donny and Travis , Back in The Day
Heads are 1967 GM Alum. Sm. Chmbr. Rect.Prt. 2.19 int. 1.88 exh. With 10.5 comp.
Solid Roller Cam .620 lift
Single plane intake & 830 cfm. Carb.
Ceramic short style Headers for ground clearance
Custom Stainless with Torquetube exhaust
March Long Pump serpentine belt and pully system
Large crossflow Alum. Radiator &Dual Fans
Drivetrain:
6 Spd. Trans. Hyd. Clutch 12 Blt. Rear/4.10 Posi
4Whl. Disc. Brakes GM Standard ,all Stainless lines
Quick ratio GM Pwr/Steering 2 in. drop spindles ,Coilovers,Tubular A arms, 1in. swaybar
Relocated and Dropped rear Leaf, Heavy shocks and Z’D shackles
Billet Specialties Whls. 18X8 frt 18x10 Rr. With GoodYears
Mods. To underside include- Tubs by Jimmy ,Weld in frame connecters, relocate shocks & shackles, raise tunnel, extend rockers, Shave frame rails&brace, Shave frt. X/Mmber, Steering linkage, Oil Pan, Etc.
All Body Mods are By Jimmy:
You can see by the pics., This Camaro is Bone Stock , from the Roof-Up.

That is one sweet ride! Love the front grill over the lights!
Take no offence, but that last pic looks almost like the Challenger..another sweet ride!

That is one sweet ride! Love the front grill over the lights!
Take no offence, but that last pic looks almost like the Challenger..another sweet ride!

Good eye, That's what I kindaThought too. I have the car back from upholstery prison finally and hope to make a few shows yet this Summer.
Thanks for the Input.

Good eye, That's what I kindaThought too. I have the car back from upholstery prison finally and hope to make a few shows yet this Summer.
Thanks for the Input.
Hey, no problem! You got something great going there! Keep up the good work! I look foward to seeing more of your ride..including the interior:smileup:

im not a fan of the grille, but other than that its a sweet ride. i wouldnt mind having something like that on my driveway.

I have never been a fan of lowered vehicles with oversized rims..........but they look very nice on your 68. I love the grill over headlights, give it a unique touch!!!! Job well done!!!!

Great work. The set up and details are awesome! The taillights look more like the firebird version did you use them on the back? How did you get the front bottom moldings? Did you use a body kit or was it all custom? That is a outstanding custom creation, I look forward to more pictures--including engine shots.

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I liked the way of your modification.I know it will be a superb car.Its an innovative thinking you have made.Please don't forget to post the topic.

Here's a few pics of the Custom 68 Camaro since it was finished. It was chosen to recieve The COOL CAMARO Award at The 18th Annual Heartland Nationals GOODGUYS event in DesMoines Iowa this past July. We were honored, to say the least. Customizing one of these is always risky and goes outside the box, but the car has been well accepted everywhere we've gone, with few exceptions.
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Hey JJ, thanks for the update! She is a beauty! :smileup:

Damn thats a clean ride. Hell of ao lot of Red underneth. I'd be afraid to drive it for fear of messing the underbody up. Not a big fan of the quad headlights. Its not bad but its not Camaro. If that makes sense.