Bruce Philbrook, left, and Brandon Baker teamed up to transform three Camaro hulks into this sleek Viper Red '69 Camaro for Baker's wife, Toni. Philbrook, her father, had built an earlier Camaro for her when she was in high school, but it was sold to help finance a home purchase.
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Perhaps the most unique, eyecatching modification to the Camaro was the addition of a 1959 Impala dashboard, which was narrowed to fit. The original instrument pods were used to give the car a one-of-a-kind interior.
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A 5.3 liter truck engine fitted with an LSI intake was slipped under the cowl induction hood and mated to a 4L60 automatic overdrive transmission. The stainless steel engine cover was fabricated to the builders' specifications and is part of an even larger covering used when the car is in show trim.
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The Camaro has been lowered 2 inches all around, with most of the chrome trim removed. From this angle, the payoff is clear in the look of the car's no-nonsense stance.
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A cowl induction hood, combined with a thin billet grille and single headlights out of a late model Jeep give the Camaro an ultra-clean front end.
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A polished tilt column and billet steering wheel accommodate all the drivers currently authorized to take the Camaro out on a cruise.
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Camaros are a Philbrook/Baker family affair. Eleven-year-old Shailyn, seen here with parents Brandon and Toni Baker and grandpa Bruce Philbrook, already has her eye on her mom's latest Camaro.
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Brandon Baker said the 18-inch Coys wheels were selected because they both look great and were made in America. The rear tires are hefty Nitto 275/40ZR/18's.
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The factory bucket seats and door panels were redone with reproduction reupholstery kits, while a custom fiberglass center console was built to house the stereo, Lokar shifter and a pair of oversized polished cupholders. Note the Impala logo above the glove box.
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The rear seat was likewise treated to fresh black vinyl upholstery in the original 1969 style.
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Little touches, like the Detroit Speed custom tail lights, the factory spoiler and an S-10 Chevy bowtie emblem on the rear valance, continue the low-key theme of the Camaro.
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The tidy trunk is dressed out in black to match the interior, with custom trim panels used to clean up the look of the storage area.
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The chrome dust shields behind the Coys wheels were donated by a Lexus and give the running gear a unique look. Front tires are also Nittos, these being 235/40ZR/18's.
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