"SSAWD" Project Camaro [Archive]

customshop

03-31-2011, 07:03 PM

I wanted to share our latest Project named "SSAWD"
It is a 1968 Camaro that we ssawd in half and added a 2010 Camaro rear clip, then we ssawd the roof of and made it a full time
Roadster convertible. next we we ssawd the front valance off and sectioned it so we can Fit the Large Procharger Intercooler in there.
Then we ssawd the floor out and channeled the body over a custom frame 5 Inches. Built a customer floor pan moved the front seats back
9 inches and made it a 2 seater pulled the steering column and pedals back 5 inches, layed back a custom windshield 6 inches,
We will be building a custom tonno cover with speedster humps, Building a LS motor to handle the Big Procharger,
Narrowed and mini tubbed rear end, Wide Body and ground effects kit, Oh yea Did I tell you
it will be ALL WHEEL DRIVE as well.
Get the name now.
"SSAWD" look for it late this year. may be a Sema Debut or LS Fest. I will keep you all posted.
Still have a few things to work out but it should be pretty bad......

customshop

03-31-2011, 07:10 PM

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Motown 454

03-31-2011, 08:00 PM

I love the idea of the AWD should help it handle. What drive train are you using for the AWD?

Mr.VENGEANCE

03-31-2011, 08:25 PM

so.. let me get this right.. a 2010 camaro ass with a 68 camaro face?

customshop

03-31-2011, 09:04 PM

Yes 1968 and 2010 tail section.
front drive is a trail blazer SS.
Planing on a LS3 Procharged motor.

ProTour69Bird

04-01-2011, 12:49 AM

wild bill hickcock gnar. 68's rockers look invisible next to the gen5.

G/L

67blacklist

04-01-2011, 03:59 PM

certainly something different....

customshop

04-01-2011, 04:09 PM

I am doing a set of ground effects and a wide body conversion. working on the windshield now trying to get the right angle and build a set of
custom a pillars.

customshop

04-03-2011, 11:39 AM

Here is the rough draft of the Project. I have not desiced on the paint scheme yet but this is the first draft. I love the Hugger orange but seem like its been done alot. So I am trying to make up my mind on colors and if I want to go with graphics. I paint alot of graphics so I really think i will end up with something on it.....

wellis77

04-03-2011, 12:54 PM

I don't know what to think yet but I'm looking forward to seeing it come together. You definitely have some skills when it comes to paint...

ArtosDracon

04-03-2011, 06:54 PM

I'm really looking forward to seeing how the TBSS stuff fits up front!

PhillipM

04-04-2011, 12:49 PM

Or doesn't fit... Whatever the case may be! Well wishes for sure, that is a gang of work you've undertaken.

customshop

04-05-2011, 05:10 PM

Well I already have the front Trailblazer set up installed. working on the rear frame and 4 link now. Custom made rad support for the Procharger intercooler to fit.
the floor is made and fitted around the trans. the seats are mounted, brake pedal and gas pedal are mounted, Using a Hydrotech boost and tucking it under the dash because I pulled them back from the firewall, The rear 2010 Camaro clip is rough fit so we can build he rear frame rails. Plans are for 325/25/20 rear and 235/40/19 front . Working on the a pillars for the windshield lay back .... I will keep you all posted.

THE TECH

04-05-2011, 05:31 PM

Interesting.

customshop

04-05-2011, 05:39 PM

Here is my last years project. built this one in about 3 months.
68 Convertible named GS/SS it has an LS1 Procharged motor with a Bowler Performance 4L65E transmission, Heidt's ProG susp and subframe con. 4 linked ford 9 inch rear end, Corvette themed with C6 Grand Sport Fender vents, C5 door handles, 4 Seats front and rear from Mid America Motor works, ZR1 Wheels, and Z06 brakes, Hyrdatech brake booster, Anvil Carbon Fiber hood, nascar style chin spoiler and splitters, Race Mesh grills, HID and led headlights, Billet hinges, carbon fiber covered bumper and spoiler, Magna flow stainless exhaust, Sony Audio,video,navigation sysem, Auto meter gauges.
just thought I would share the project I will be showing off this year and working hard on the SSAWD for next year.

PhillipM

04-05-2011, 08:13 PM

HOSTILETAKEOVER

04-06-2011, 02:15 PM

Very cool drive train. Ive been waiting for someone to make an AWD 1st gen.

My hat is off to you sir!

castine917

04-06-2011, 02:25 PM

i like last year's project. the 68 Convertible named GS/SS looks nice.

customshop

04-14-2011, 08:01 PM

I just got the body kit in so I hope to start working on it soon. I will post more pics soon.

olason

04-29-2011, 11:27 AM

so what is the front system for the AWD you are using. Thinking of doing an AWD setup with my 68 olds 442, not sure how to get everything going. You mentioned a trailblazer, are you going with a trailblazer ss front diff? I have a trailblazer ss current daily driver.

monteboy84

04-29-2011, 11:38 AM

I'm curious to see how this comes together. It looks like you know what you're doing, I'm just wondering how the difference in scale and bodylines will come together.

-matt

customshop

05-05-2011, 08:34 PM

Here is an update LSX Holley intake Body Kit is almost done. Wide body front and rear, Ride tech air ride susp. next is a custom stinger style hood and a custom tonno cover.

wellis77

05-05-2011, 09:15 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing this in primer at least to see how it all fits together. Good work so far.

TomT

05-06-2011, 06:08 AM

I'm particularly looking forward to seeing the AWD stuff!

customshop

05-16-2011, 05:48 PM

the 48 hrs camaro is using the new HOLLEY intake system. check it out.

bonecrrusher

05-17-2011, 02:27 PM

No there not - didnt fit... lol.

customshop

05-17-2011, 04:55 PM

Yes they changed there mind and took it off. It would not fit under there stock hood and they did not have a cowl hood. Bummer sorry.

customshop

09-20-2011, 06:43 PM

well it been a while but thing are moving fast now. Sema will be here soon.
The rear frame section is done narrowing the rearend now.
Pace performance Hooked us up with a LSX 376 motor so our F1 Procharger will work well.
Bowler Performance 4L70E transmission for the all wheel drive system.
Got all of the Piping done for the Prochager we are starting out at 18 PSI.
Hoping for 800 HP.
Toyo Tires gave me the sizes I needed fr the AWD also.
Front chin spoiler is finished.
Wide body front end all done.
I will post more soon.

Motorcitydak

09-20-2011, 10:59 PM

I see the 2 exhaust cutouts in the rear frame. Are you guys going to be able to have full dual exhaust under the car with the transfer case and front driveshaft being down there too? Are you doing an X or H pipe as well?

customshop

09-21-2011, 08:09 PM

We are running a full exh with x pipe. it is tight but plan on a 3" full exhaust.

Bryce

09-21-2011, 09:50 PM

I hope to see this at sema!

MarkM66

09-22-2011, 03:32 AM

That's one heck of a front spoiler..

customshop

09-22-2011, 04:54 PM

it is a full wide body kit with fender flairs and a rear defuser and a front spoiler it is a Extreme Demention body kit we modifed to fit our car.

customshop

09-27-2011, 08:41 PM

well we got the doors finished up and the rear speedster humps are almost finished.
rear quater panels and ground effects are next. hope to start priming everything this weekend.

rfalker1

09-28-2011, 01:59 AM

I think pushing the fender flairs out i the front is gonna allow this project to work!!! SHould be interesting and fast looool

irregal83

09-28-2011, 11:32 AM

Sweet project... cant wait to see it come together!

customshop

09-28-2011, 07:25 PM

finishing the final skim coat of body work on all of the panels.
Built a fiberglass plugs for the speedster humps
laptop mounted in the glove box for engine management data and tuning work.
Used aMini quick latch on he glove box door mounted off to the left.
hood is done and primed built a custom one off hood.
center console and dash laid out. we are running a Digital Dakota cluster panel in a 55 chevy insert
got a pile of Procharger tubing mocked up and ready for paint
built the rear water fall, sub box and the rear side panels

jgpclone

09-28-2011, 10:25 PM

this is bad ass good job man

BigMal69

09-29-2011, 06:17 PM

Great fab work! I am following to see how this turns out.

customshop

10-01-2011, 09:00 PM

well we got the old mock up LS2 motor out and ready to start preping for the new LSX 376 Motor
got the door off and rocker ground effects off and primered
got the speedster humps finished and primered.
going to try and pull the frame out tomorrow. hope to primer the qtrs and rear bumper cover also.

customshop

10-03-2011, 08:27 PM

Prospray Primer is laid down. lots of block sanding ahead of us. hoping to paint this weekend.
preping the Pace Performance LSX376 motor with the ATI damper and Procharger pulley.
Bowler Performance Transmission 4L70E ready to be mated with the LSX motor.
rear Valance and firewall smoothed up.
starting to look like something now lets hope all of the puzzle goes together like
I see it in my head. LOL
Here is the SSAWD logo with All Wheel Drive that will be in the small ribbon line.
Forgeline wheels are Black with a Diamond cut edge 20 x 8.5 and 20 x 11 Toyo tires will
wrap them up with a 255/35 and a 295/30 in the Proxes 4 tread pattern.
Tomorrow going to see if the MBM Brake calipers will work on our Crazy application.

rfalker1

10-04-2011, 06:40 AM

Its starting to look good!!!

customshop

10-05-2011, 04:30 AM

Primer on fenders and the first parts to have paint on them is the doors.
1968 / 2010 doors dont look to bad.
here is a pics of the pace performance LSX376 motor with the all wheel drive
front end hanging on it. notice the front drive goes thur the oil pan.
Pretty cool design. more later.

Daves69Coupe

10-05-2011, 05:21 AM

really coming together quick, cant wait to see the finished product.

customshop

10-06-2011, 02:05 PM

got the bottom of the body painted hot rod black and the frame painted Speed Orange, the rear clip is painted also.
I hope to have the frame under the car and some part hung this weekend. Ill keep you posted.

customshop

10-06-2011, 02:21 PM

Sorry forgot to upload the pics. LOL

96t/acj

10-06-2011, 02:36 PM

nice nice nice!!!!

AutomaticWeapon

10-06-2011, 03:37 PM

Awesome work, i'm looking forward to further updates.

armourmark

10-07-2011, 08:37 AM

Looking sweet! Can't wait for a review on how the AWD system works out.

irregal83

10-07-2011, 01:40 PM

This is so badass! keep it comin!

customshop

10-07-2011, 02:22 PM

Ok here is what I have been getting the most ? about this is the susp and all wheel drive all together. Shock Wave installed, drive shaft in and sway bar hooked up.
motor and trans installed, front drive shaft hooked up.

aray327

10-07-2011, 04:12 PM

I'll be looking for this one at SEMA!!! Maybe even an invitational run on Saturday too???

FRENCHBLUE72

10-07-2011, 07:01 PM

Wow!!!!!!!

wellis77

10-07-2011, 09:54 PM

Did you come up with the shockwave mount or was that RideTech? Nice piece!

customshop

10-08-2011, 01:25 PM

that is a Ride Tech bracket. Worked out great.
Here is the hood painted and sanded ready for the stripping.
rear bumper painted and blacked out.
Fender are installed and ground effects are next.
Running the scosche wiring and installing the Oddessey Batteries.

Tig

10-08-2011, 03:41 PM

Damn, that car is going to be sick.
I like that hood.
Nice work.

subd

dmc69

10-08-2011, 04:20 PM

Nice!

bonecrrusher

10-09-2011, 07:02 AM

What is the front clip out of?

That spindle setup almost looks like its out of a 98-02 F-body.

customshop

10-09-2011, 10:28 AM

Ok got the SONY 12" sub installed and the 6 3/4" rear speakers, Oddessy Batteries and brackets running the wiring to the batteries and start now.Digital Dakota VFN analog and digital combo gauge panel form a 55 chevy truck got the SONY Nav / dvd / tv unit installed and wired,
rear bumper cover installed and hood installed they are sanded and ready for me to add the stripes and the tricoat pearls, ready for more Prospray Clear coat.

Yes it is a TrailBlazer ss front clip and 4L70e from Bowler Performance trans.

rfalker1

10-09-2011, 10:37 AM

Wow... it looks soooo good!!!! Very interesting!!! i must say

customshop

10-10-2011, 07:26 PM

Got the polished water pump and alt on and the Procharger brackets
Be Cool polished radiator and spal fans.
carbon fiber glove box door with the quick latch mini installed, and the
ground effects are installed here is the first side profile shot for you.
more soon.

customshop

10-11-2011, 07:45 PM

ran brake lines today, started running wire harness for the Holley and the gauges.
prepped the carbon fiber wing and test fit. had few issues with the front drive shaft
clearing the oil sending unit. very tight fit but I finally got it. thxnx for positive feed back I did not know how everyone would except it had a lot of hater and people telling me we could never make it work I have heard that 1,000 times. So that being said i am so happy to finally start seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. more soon.

customshop

10-12-2011, 09:41 PM

laying down the stripes and hope to have the tricoat pearl on yet tonight lots of clear coating tomorrow. more soon.

customshop

10-13-2011, 03:44 PM

paint is done.

Agalaviz2

10-13-2011, 04:09 PM

cant wait to see the finished product, keep up the good work.

darkgable79

10-14-2011, 03:41 AM

Nice.

armourmark

10-14-2011, 09:40 AM

Keep going man. SEMA will be here before you know it! I like the drastic color combo with the bright orange and black.

irregal83

10-14-2011, 11:16 AM

Paint looks awesome.. cant wait to see it on the ground!

customshop

10-14-2011, 07:51 PM

Forgeline wheels came in and got mounted to my Toy tires today
mounted the master and ran brake lines.
installed the machined washer to the shock towers
Mounted the speedster humps
Finished buffing out the paint job.
You can see he tricoat flip flop pearl on the black stripe.

customshop

10-16-2011, 04:58 AM

The windshield it installed and the carbonfiber cover panel on it.
mirrors are test fit.
rear facia and defussor panel installed as are the tail lights.
rear lights are wired up, trunk lid and wing installed..
Finally got the rest of my parts for the 4 link rear end so hope to have that in today.
making up p/s line today and working on wiring.

exwestracer

10-16-2011, 07:53 AM

Interesting concept, and probably what Chevy should have done anyway! The AWD idea is awesome and very original. Hope it gives the performance to match!
Just too much body kit in my very humble opinion. Reminds me of the old Vettes when guys would order everything in the Eckler's catalog...

Do wish you best of luck in getting it done for SEMA. I'm sure it will be very well received.

customshop

10-17-2011, 06:26 PM

We got the 4 link and the rearend in the car today. a 14 bolt 9.5 ring with a 4.10 gear. Shock wave air bag system. mounted the ForgeLine weels on the car for the first time. 7" outside lip NICE.
running the wire for the Dominator Holley EFI system.
Here is a shot of the Holley Dual pump fuel pump twin pumps will handle 1400 hp. more soon.

Project69

10-17-2011, 08:22 PM

Love it.

castine917

10-17-2011, 10:55 PM

starting to come together. :twothumbs

rfalker1

10-18-2011, 01:27 PM

Ok, I officially want one ... I feel like I am starring at both of my cars at the same time!!!

muthstryker

10-18-2011, 02:05 PM

Cool concept, but the rear wheel/tire looks extremely small in that huge opening? Maybe its the angle of the picture? Would have to see it on all 4s outside to really tell.

customshop

10-18-2011, 07:20 PM

they are a 20" wheel so they are not small. with the wide body they fit it nicely also we have it on air ride so it lays out 1" off the ground when it down.
I will post some pis when it is finished so you can see what it looks like.

darkgable79

10-19-2011, 03:56 AM

muthstryker

10-19-2011, 04:20 AM

I agree. We know that 20s aren't small, but when a car goes to the wide body concept it makes 20s look small. Maybe the angle of the picture just enhances it. I'm sure it'll look as intended with more pics and on the ground.

Love the build though. Can't wait to see more pics and how it finishes up.

Well, 20s do look tiny on the new Camaro's, and seeing how this is half of a new Camaro... I dont know though, still going to wait to see full side shots of the car outside on the ground before I make any final decision.

customshop

10-19-2011, 07:31 PM

Race Mesh grill is custom cut and installed
Head lights are wired up LED running lights in the headlight.
the outside led are the turn signals.
F1 Style mirrors. Air ride controller for a rear view mirror.

John510

10-19-2011, 08:30 PM

freekin awesome!

killer67

10-19-2011, 09:30 PM

Love the wheel choice and diamond cut

HOSTILETAKEOVER

10-20-2011, 09:53 AM

Congrats! your build is really coming together nicely. IMHO the ground effects etc... are just fine on an over the top project like this. What would people say if you built an AWD that looked like a base model V6 car with no spoiler etc.... You can't please everyone. The only peron you need to please is yourself!

I can't remember; are you running ABS and traction control? Don't let this thread die once the car hits the road. The best part is yet to come.... How does she drive?????

customshop

10-21-2011, 05:28 PM

Ok sorry it been a few days.
Here is the pics of my Holley EFI intake finished at the Polishers. it turned out killer.
got the MBM / Wilwood / EBC brake package installed got a few line to finish but they are on the car.
the PML rear diff cover adds .5 qtrs of fluid and has a built cooling fins.
the SONY audio system is up and running rear trunk Diplay will show the build up of the car on the rear tv at the shows.
The Dash is almost all put together got the main parts installed it is more street rod styled but with this car being a roadster I thought it need an Impacting dash board.
Got the Massive Procharger Blow Off Valve installed as is all of the pluming for it.

as for some of you ? I made all of the carbon fiber peices here at my shop they are Fiberglass and then Carbon fiber covered still gives you the carbon look but not quite as light weight.
more soon. 5 days to get it finished.

sniper

10-22-2011, 11:33 AM

While I can certainly respect the work involved, in my opinion there is no cohesion. Nothing flows. The front looks like a snowplow and those rockers look like gutters turned on their sides.
The interior is all over the place. Is it supposed to be modern, classic, retro or what? The 7" screen in the deck lid is just out of place. That insert could be 1/10th the size with a screen that fits the lid.

But those are just my opinions.

Happyfunballs

10-22-2011, 12:35 PM

My thoughts exactly.

Martin71RS

10-23-2011, 01:50 AM

I am impressed with the technical side of it (awd) but somehow the look of the car reminds me of a '80s custom car and that doesn't cut it for me.... I would like to see it go down a track and see if the awd is an advantage.

mc84_zz4

10-23-2011, 10:05 AM

If you tucked in the side skirts and the front air dam corners it would look thinner.
About 3" too tall on the air dam for me - JMO
The technical aspects and execution are very cool, Id love to see this bad boy
hit the corners braking late, and come out hot.

customshop

10-24-2011, 07:24 PM

Here is the Holley Intake Polished and installed. Fuel Rails on and Injectors in place.
Procharger belt tighten up and ready for some BOOST!
A few minor thing add Amsoil fluids and Fire this Baby UP.
Door panels are done with LED inserts.
Undercover Innovations made the door panel insert and the rad cover for us.
Seats came in from Mid America Motorworks Look Great almost ready to bolt them in.
Getting close to the finish line.

LSxChevelle

10-24-2011, 09:39 PM

Great work...

armourmark

10-25-2011, 06:41 AM

Looks awesome!

customshop

10-26-2011, 05:37 PM

Here it is Finished. got a couple little things to fine tune tomorrow got to get a tune in the ECM and fire it up but
we are ready for the Sema Trip.It has been a long hard road but I want to thank all of you that helped out Sponsors
Friends and Family and all of my guys at the shop.
I am sure there will be a few people that don't like it or don't understand it but either way It will not soon be forgotten.
I hope you all like and and we will have funn showing it off at the show.
will send some pics of it at sema.
I will have the full build post on the website soon customshop.org
I will post some pics from sema when we get back.
I could not get pics to post sorry

rfalker1

10-27-2011, 03:49 AM

Its ok, but congrats!!! JOB WELL DONE!!!! Cant wait to see the photos

customshop

11-06-2011, 09:06 AM

Well here is the Camaro at the Sema Show. We had a great time lots of
amazing cars and truck there. it was alot of fun showing of the car and all
of the work that went into it. Had a lot of Compliments at the show.
hope to get some miles on it soon as long as the weather holds of here.
Then we are off to th Muscle Car nationals in Chicago in couple weeks.

customshop

11-14-2011, 08:32 PM

headed to the MCACN in Roemont IL. this weekend any one want to come check out the Camaro it will be on display. sat and sunday. hope to see some of you there.

GRNOVA

11-15-2011, 07:38 AM

Will see you there cannot wait to see this car in person! I think this build was awesome.

customshop

11-15-2011, 07:27 PM

http://www.customshop.org/html/sema/2011/sema2011.html
Here is the build link
Yes a Trailblazer ss is the front drive system.

SS PUNISHER

12-28-2011, 12:47 PM

Looks like a DubCity car without the huge wheels.
Great work though....

customshop

01-01-2012, 07:20 PM

Here is a video of the car.
http://www.chevyhardcore.com/news/ssawd-worlds-very-first-all-wheel-drive-camaro/

thnx

calforniacuda

01-15-2012, 07:09 PM

is the center differential the torsen, and is the front axle ratio 4:10?

dmc69

01-15-2012, 10:09 PM

Turned out nice!

sokoloka

01-16-2012, 02:14 PM

Awesome from the technical / fabrication standpoint, but a little overdone aesthetically for my tastes.

workbenchracer

01-16-2012, 06:44 PM

This is great! Hopefully I'll get to see it on person. Love it!

customshop

01-18-2012, 05:33 PM

Got the Car back from Bowler Performance transmissions got all of he final trans upgrade done, We have a Photo shoot and Dyno run in the near future.
I will try and post some video of that.

FlyDoc

01-27-2012, 09:52 PM

customshop

02-01-2012, 08:40 PM

will have the SSAWD Camaro on display at the Chicago Auto show if anyone wants to see it in person. runs feb 9th - feb 19th I think.

customshop

02-05-2012, 07:31 PM

Photo shot was done by Doug Mitchell in door studio was really cool. Here is a shot of me with my car. thnx Doug

Tig

02-06-2012, 04:11 AM

Very cool, nice work.

Any videos of it in action

customshop

02-15-2012, 05:47 PM

It is still at the auto show in Chicago run till sun at 7 pm if anyone wants to see it in person.

customshop

04-16-2012, 06:44 PM

took te SSAWD camaro to the Hot Rod Restoration show in INDY it was a nice show. lot of killer cars there.

customshop

04-19-2012, 04:24 PM

Here is my car made into a sign it is 14 ga steel laser cut and printed then clear coated. pretty cool wall hanging.

customshop

05-08-2012, 07:13 PM

Power block TV had us on last week end on Spike TV. got to talk with Courtney and do an interview. pretty cool stuff.

TheBandit

05-08-2012, 07:51 PM

That is a pretty cool sign. Who made it for you?

craigs73

05-08-2012, 08:05 PM

Power block TV had us on last week end on Spike TV. got to talk with Courtney and do an interview. pretty cool stuff.

i seen the car on there......i DVR'D some of the shows but didnt get to see you on there in person.... car looked great there

customshop

05-10-2012, 06:33 PM

thanks alot. these sign are 14 ga steel laser cut and laser printed then clear coated. we can do any car as log as you have a good high res pic of it. PM me if you are interested. I did post some of them on here but they are funny about listing stuff like that.

jlcustomz

05-11-2012, 04:08 PM

This project is what I refer to as a leader car. While some may call some details overdone, too bad for them.This is something for the rest of us to look up too & be inspired by.