My '68 Camaro Project "Pro Vintage"

[CrossRamRich]

Hello -- my name is Rich Bermea and I own and operate Road Touring Customs (www.roadtouringcustoms.com) in the Garlic Capital city of Gilroy, CA. I build and restore muscle cars specializing in Camaros. After finishing a black 69 Camaro for a good friend that debuted at SEMA last month, I can finally start making some progress on my own car, which has been taking a back seat for quite awhile!

"Pro Vintage" is my version of a 68 Camaro with a Smokey Yunick theme with a mix of both vintage and some modern pro-touring goodies. Here is my project plan with a motor sneak peak:

355" sbc -- built by my 21 yr old protege Brad Ferrier
10.5:1 JE pistons
Scat 6" rods
Isky solid lifter Z-85 cam
Crossram intake with (2) 390cfm Holley carbs
Ported angle-plug Camel Back heads
Hooker Super Comp 2" primary headers
Schoenfeld 3.5" exhaust w/ side exit
Canton RR oil pan
M-21 trans w/ Ram clutch
Ford 9" w/ 4.11 gears
Gen 2 upper/lower control arms
L&H Kustoms spindles
Baer SS4 brakes
Herb Adams front sway bar
Fiberglass leaf springs
4 point Comp Engineering roll bar
15" Torq Thrust "D" wheels
BFG T/A tires

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/12/photo_0022-1.jpg

More pics to come and my goal is get this running by end of 2011 and make it to RTTC III in 2012! :cheers:

[Bullockracing]

Nice, from what I can see!!! You got more pics to share?

[Jarcaines]

Awesome, can't wait to follow this one!

[ledslinger]

niiiice

[Flash68]

Rich and I are working on my 68 at his shop, so I snapped these pics today of his project. Gonna be a killer project when finished. Enjoy

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[FRENCHBLUE72]

This is gonna be good...

[Bryce]

I like that you are running 15s! Those SS4 brakes are awesome. I run them on my drag mustang.

[johnny68]

going to be very cool

[ledslinger]

that motor is sooo bad.

[CrossRamRich]

Thanks for the interest guys. Should be posting more during the week. Got some vacation days so I'll be back at it. Should be a fun mix.

[CrossRamRich]

Here's a link to the engine on the test stand before the cross ram and gold paint.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTg3dYAqv9I

[Flash68]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTg3dYAqv9I

[nicks67camaro]

I love the gold engine. What paint did you use?

[CrossRamRich]

It is "Universal gold" by VHT. Took two cans, bought a third just in case.

[Flash68]

Rich got his 4 port regulator installed with a bracket he fabbed up.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/DSCF3123-1.jpg

[LeighP]

Nice concept...this will be a real interesting build.

[monteboy84]

Fantastic project! I've had this exact project in mind for some time now, can't wait to see somebody actually do it.

-matt

[milkovich]

Awesome idea!

I just wish there were more tire options for us guys that are devoted to running period 15" wheels.

[CrossRamRich]

Well, thanks to my great friends at Marquez Design, I now have the piece I needed to complete my air cleaner fabrication! And after a great lunch with Pasqual an Judas, its seems mini tubs are comin' down the pipe.

[David Pozzi]

Rich is a great guy with a lot of enthusiasm and talent. He's been around this forum for a long time but he's been pretty quiet. It'll be fun to see this one come together. :cheers:
David

[CrossRamRich]

Thanks Dave! You and Mary are great friends and a massive influence in my passion. I may be quiet but this car won't be!!

[milkovich]

Any updates? I can't wait to see this car in paint.

[monteboy84]

Any updates? I can't wait to see this car in paint.

+1, I absolutely love this car....

-matt

[CrossRamRich]

Thanks for the interest guys!!! I have been busy working on "Badmotorfinger" and a 68 Camaro full DSE suspension, 613 HP car. Try to get some stuff up soon.

[Flash68]

Here is what Rich has been up to instead of working on "Pro Vintage" :lol:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzXpQLECnsU

[CrossRamRich]

You never know where the cameras are hiding! Great party. Funny Dave.:Alchy:

[chunger]

Neat project. Are you going to be running remote breathers for the valve coves? Is that what the tubes mounted on the valve covers are for?

[CrossRamRich]

The tubes on the valve covers are authentic Smokey Yunick parts I bought on Ebay. They will run to a breather tank mounted on the firewall. They have a steel ball that moves inside to close off oil from braking or accelerating inside the valve covers. Pretty cool, Smokey was awesome. Tryin to get further along but someone on another thread blew up my trans!!!

[Flash68]

Tryin to get further along but someone on another thread blew up my trans!!!

Haha, I confess it was me. But at least you know now it was junk! LOL and you wouldn't have got to see this beauty had that not happened... :)

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No yellow submarine sandwich for you buddy! LOL

[64impala]

Haha, I confess it was me. But at least you know now it was junk! LOL and you wouldn't have got to see this beauty had that not happened... :)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/06/photo_0024-1.jpg

No yellow submarine sandwich for you buddy! LOL

Beautiful car!