For years we have been trying to get down to this event! Jimmy's Annual Picnic and Car Show in Golden Gate Park is held this weekend at SpeedWay Meadows (how fitting)...And finally we're going! Going on 21 years, this event is an institution and is held practically in our backyard from where we (Jason and Robyn) grew up--so it's particularly ridiculous that we haven't participated in it sooner.
This show is supposed to be really fun because it is casual and has a unique San Francisco flavor--can't explain--you just know it when you're there. We'll be driving the red 68 Camaro RS/SS convertible and the baby blue 62 Nova SS convertible down to the bay for a little show n' shine SF style! There is going to be a lot going on in the city this weekend, but if you're in the area come by--the picnic is held this Sunday 10/11 from sunrise to sunset...
Showing posts with label 1968 Camaro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1968 Camaro. Show all posts
Friday, October 9, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
1968 Camaro SS almost back from paint!
After a WHOLE lot of work, Dan Brown is almost done painting a spectacular ’68 SS Camaro for us! (2) new fenders, (2) new quarter panels and a new rear panel later, this healthy ’68 is in the spray booth getting the final coats.
After extensive bodywork, the car was jambed with the fenders, doors, trunk lid & hood off of the car. Then the panels themselves were all hit with a few coats of red base. After refitting all of the panels, checking & adjusting all the gaps, and inspecting all of the body lines, the car is block sanded one more time, and sent into the booth for final paint! 1 or 2 pics show the car with red stripes- this is actually just the red base showing through the masking pattern, the stripes are actually white. Once the white stripes are based in, they get wet-sanded and the whole car gets multiple coats of clearcoat to seal in both colors……
Stay tuned for some flashier photos of the paint job!
A few car specs:
406ci small-block Chevy w/ full roller cam/lifters & rockers
Race prepped 200R4 overdrive transmission
4-wheel disc brakes
Full Hotchkis Suspension w/ tubular control arms
12-bolt posi rearend
After extensive bodywork, the car was jambed with the fenders, doors, trunk lid & hood off of the car. Then the panels themselves were all hit with a few coats of red base. After refitting all of the panels, checking & adjusting all the gaps, and inspecting all of the body lines, the car is block sanded one more time, and sent into the booth for final paint! 1 or 2 pics show the car with red stripes- this is actually just the red base showing through the masking pattern, the stripes are actually white. Once the white stripes are based in, they get wet-sanded and the whole car gets multiple coats of clearcoat to seal in both colors……
Stay tuned for some flashier photos of the paint job!
A few car specs:
406ci small-block Chevy w/ full roller cam/lifters & rockers
Race prepped 200R4 overdrive transmission
4-wheel disc brakes
Full Hotchkis Suspension w/ tubular control arms
12-bolt posi rearend
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Car Show In Pleasanton: March 28-29th
Come see us this weekend at the upcoming Good Guys Show in Pleasanton, CA March 28-29th!! This is a big show and will have hundreds of cars: Muscle Cars, Street Rods, Customs & Classics. There will be a Show n' Shine featuring many amazing show rides, a huge Swap Meet with all kinds of parts and Car Corral with cars for sale--and right now there are a lot of great buys.
Gearhead Garage will come deep with some of our favorites--all drivers, including "Slegehammer" a 67 Pro Touring Camaro, a 63 Nova SS Convertible, a 68 Pro Touring RS/SS Camaro Convertible, a 67 Pro Touring Camaro, a 72 Chevelle Convertible, 69 RS/SS Convertible and a 69 Mach1 Pro Touring Mustang.
Come by and say hi, we'll be in the Show n' Shine car show area. This is one of the first shows of the season and should have a great weather and a great turn out!
Gearhead Garage will come deep with some of our favorites--all drivers, including "Slegehammer" a 67 Pro Touring Camaro, a 63 Nova SS Convertible, a 68 Pro Touring RS/SS Camaro Convertible, a 67 Pro Touring Camaro, a 72 Chevelle Convertible, 69 RS/SS Convertible and a 69 Mach1 Pro Touring Mustang.
Come by and say hi, we'll be in the Show n' Shine car show area. This is one of the first shows of the season and should have a great weather and a great turn out!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Vertigo at Gearhead Garage!
Vertigo is one of Gearhead's (Sacramento, CA) latest restoration projects. Arriving just 3 months ago, this hearty 1968 Pro Touring Camaro is nearing completion as a kick ass Street Fighter.
**Stripped down versions of Pro Touring cars, Street Fighters are all business, typically lacking the creature comforts commonly found in Pro Touring cars.
Here are a few features of this incredible build-
- 700 HP ProCharged 383 Stroker
- 5 Speed Tremec Transmission by Keisler
- Mini Tubbed with Chris Alston ChassisWorks 4-Link Rear Suspension with QA1 adjustable coil over shocks
- Currie 9" rearend w/ True-Trac Posi
- Marquez Design rear taillights
- Risk's Stainless Fuel Tank w/ internal Bosch fuel pump
- Custom AutoMeter Ultra-Lite gauges
- Stainless Works stainless steel x-pipe w/ SpinTech mufflers
- HydraTech Braking System w/ 4-wheel Wilwood disc brakes
- Tubular upper & lower control arms
- Hotchkis front swaybar
- March serpentine pulley system
- Custom leather interior
- Ididit tilt steering column
- Intercooler
- FAST computer controls
- Holley Stealth Ram fuelinjection system
- BeCool aluminum radiator w/ dual SPAL electric fans
- DSE 7-speed wiper motor @ billet hood hinges
- Twist Machine radiator support bars & shifter
- MODO innovations pedals & electric trunk release kit
- Kwik-Wire 18 circuit wiring harness
- Optima red top battery w/ billet trunk mount
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