Project Sicario by Speedtech

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Amongst a busy shop one of the new builds we've got going is this ballistic '67 Camaro! This is a father and son team, Dave and Mason out of Texas, that picked up a '67 Camaro to upgrade a little. Well as anything goes, one thing led to another and the car was brought here instead and it has all snowballed into Project Sicario, with an emphasis on the SIC part. If you're not sure what Sicario means, it's Spanish for Hitman. When the dust settles and this bad dude rolls out of the shop it'll be packing some heavy heat and I'm pretty sure he's got some other Ponies on the list to take out at the track.



As with any good project hashing out the details through the rendering process nailed the design down. Note the smoothed lines, 69 style front valance, and the late model Z28 louvers. The gray hood insert is timeless and adds that perfect design element that will emphasize the louvers. Over all simple and smooth and very black.

[T_Raven]

Nice rendering. Looking forward to some pics

[Ben@SpeedTech]

This is what Sicario started out as. It was a fairly nice mild build done up by the original owner. Dave bought it from her several years ago and during that time put a fresh drive train in it. That's all fine and dandy but apparently the SBC and suspension just wasn't cutting it. So how does a new Speedtech ExtReme suspension and a 700+ hp 427 LS/T56 combo sound? Well, more on that later...

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Some teardown pics. The worst rust was in the lower back window channel.

[Ben@SpeedTech]

First step after tear down is mini tubs for some sweet fatties out back...

[GrabberGT]

Man! I am sooo glad you decided to build a Camaro. Nobody does that anymore. LOL... I had to have something to say to be subscribed... Looking fwd to seeing how this performs with the new subframe.

[Ben@SpeedTech]

We're also working on a '69 GTO click here , and then there's 2 other customer's Camaros, Jay's Camaro, Roger's Camaro,...

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Back from media blasting and the start of body work...

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Kindigit flush door handles. There are fairly simple in design but they'll look plenty smooth when they're worked in, and no worries about dropping power and then not being able to get into the car.




Prepping for the T56 Tunnel Cover

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Starting with the steel cowl hood that was on the car, Jeremy's doing an awesome job making the Z28 scoop look like it was meant to be there...








Notice there are some gap issues with the shape if the hood and the scoop...




Simply resolved with a cool design element...




And as the new Z28's design carries to the back of the hood Jeremy followed suit there too. More coming soon...

[Ben@SpeedTech]

More hood mod pics...

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Coming soon to Sicario's frame rails- Texas Speed & Performance custom LS3 based engine, made 720 hp @ 7500 on their engine dyno.

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Now we'll turn some attention to strengthening the under side of Sicario. First step was to install our new ExtReme crossmember and frame connectors. Superior to other kits these completely weld into the floor and connect the braces for both the front and rear frames, plus they tie into an equally stout crossmember that ties the rockers together. This design not only controls body twist front to back but also strengthens the car side to side. This particular kit is for use with our Torque Arm rear suspension, incorporating a mount for the front TA pin bushing. They do require a little more work than average frame connectors to install, including removing and later replacing the seat mounts plus doing a little surgery to have access to the rear frame bracing structure. In all however, the extra work is definitely worth the additional end result in strengthening the car. Follow along with some pics of the install...

[Ben@SpeedTech]

For this car nothing less than our ExtReme subframe and suspension would do. We originally were going with a satin look on the pullies and underhood accessories but it didn't turn out quite like we wanted, more on that later.

[1965_SS]

Looks great Ben! I saw that car at your shop back in October. I think you are a little behind on the pics

[vintageracer]

Wow!

How unique another 1st gen Camaro build.

Ben I apologize for being a big downer however don't ya'll think it's time to do something really different to showcase your products and talents?

The PT world and car hobby in general is moving on from the sixties and early 70's cars and now embracing the mid-70's to early 90's cars and trucks. Builds such as mid-70's A bodies, late 70's-early 80' G bodies, 3rd and 4 gen Camaro's/Firebirds "I" believe would be much "Mo Interesting" than another 1st Gen Camaro re-hash.

Let's face facts. The "Boomer's" who were all about the early Camaro's and Musclecars are "Fat, 60 and up now" and looking to downsize their automotive adventures as retirement nears or happens. Sure they got da money HOWEVER they are no longer the future in the hobby. There are a LOT of KOOL newer cars to build that will promote your products to a younger audience that is the future of the hobby. The cars those younger buyers dreamed about in High School are the future of the hobby and "I" believe those that provide the products and services to these younger hobbyist's will be the true leaders in the aftermarket industry in the near future.

A 77 Olds Cutlass/442, 80's G Body build or late 80's/early 90's truck build would have been more interesting to me!

By the way your Camaro does look GREAT!

Good luck with your build and success to your company!

[berdunord]

Awesome !!

[sheck44]

Have to completely disagree with above ... I can't disagree that there are a TON of first gens getting built BUT late 70's and 80's cars had to be the Fugliest cars to ever to inhabit our planet, ya that generation may have grown up with those terds but put these cars up against a first gen Camaro or Mustang and there is absolutely NO comparison I don't care how old you are

Ben, car looks amazing

Cheers
Steve

[raustinss]

Well Steve you said it ...the amount of mid late 70's cars that are good looking is quite few and far between... 80's ....meh no much better till towards the end of that decade. I agree ben the car is amazing.. Now after blowing smoke your way do I get free chevelle parts? Lmao

[dhutton]

Have to completely disagree with above ... I can't disagree that there are a TON of first gens getting built BUT late 70's and 80's cars had to be the Fugliest cars to ever to inhabit our planet, ya that generation may have grown up with those terds but put these cars up against a first gen Camaro or Mustang and there is absolutely NO comparison I don't care how old you are

Ben, car looks amazing

Cheers
Steve

X2 I fully agree...

Don