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1969 Camaro SS Restomod
Featured Build

1969 Camaro SS Restomod

Frame-off restoration meets modern performance. LS3 V8 swap, Tremec T56 6-speed, Wilwood big brake kit, and a custom tube chassis — all while keeping the iconic 1969 sheetmetal. Follow every step of this 65% complete build.

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$18.5k

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12

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LS SwapRestomodClassic MuscleFrame-Off
1969 Camaro SS Restomod
In ProgressClassic Muscle
12 updates

1969 Camaro SS Restomod

Full frame-off restoration with a modern LS3 swap, Tremec T56 6-speed, and Wilwood big brake kit. Keeping the classic look while adding 21st-century reliability.

Build Progress65%
Budget: $18,500
LS SwapRestomod
2003 Subaru WRX Track Build
CompleteTrack / Rally
24 updates

2003 Subaru WRX Track Build

Budget track car built for SCCA Solo events. STI swap, Cusco coilovers, roll cage, Sparco seat, and a full brake fluid flush schedule. Runs 1:42 at our local track.

Build Progress100%
Budget: $9,200
SubaruTrack Day
1985 Toyota Pickup Off-Road Rig
In ProgressOff-Road
8 updates

1985 Toyota Pickup Off-Road Rig

Solid axle swap, 4-inch lift, 35-inch BFG KO2s, and a custom tube bumper. The goal is a capable weekend wheeler that can still run errands during the week.

Build Progress40%
Budget: $6,800
ToyotaOff-Road
2015 Mustang GT Street/Strip
PlanningStreet / Strip
3 updates

2015 Mustang GT Street/Strip

Starting with a bone-stock S550 GT. Plan includes a Whipple 2.9L supercharger, Steeda suspension package, and a full bolt-on list targeting 650whp on pump gas.

Build Progress10%
Budget: $12,000
MustangSupercharged

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