anyone sell unique body kit/mods for 4th gen?

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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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Does anyone sell some unique body kits/mods for the 4th gen camaros?

Like the one in the link below? I have a 1999 Camaro LS1.


Did you see this? Cool as hell!! - LS1TECH


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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 02:50 AM
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Way cool, but be careful of fiberglass kits. Here is a pic of V6. It has a fiberglass hood that looks like a SPL hood.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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that is kool, wonder if it works with a lt style




The Hybrid Camaro - Technical Article - Chevy High Performance Magazine
Retro Rides Fourth-Gen Goes '69

By Bob Mehlhoff


Take one '02 LS1-powered Camaro and one '69 Camaro complete outer sheetmetal kit from Goodmark Industries, assemble them carefully together, and what do you have? A hybrid supercar with total fourth-gen performance underneath and '69 Camaro looks up top. This cool idea started when the folks at Retro Rides in Spanish Fork, Utah, were bench racing about how much amazing technology the fourth-gen F-body has. The incredible handling, precise steering, superior antilock brake system, quick acceleration, and interior comfort all surpass that of older Camaros. But admittedly, the classic style of a first-gen Camaro was missing from the later-model cars.

That's when Retro Rides co-owner Dennis Palombo mentioned it would be possible with today's availability of Goodmark's body parts to assemble an entirely new '69 Camaro body above selected fourth-gen chassis and power-train parts. This would blend the two cars' strong points in perfect concert, resulting in a unique car that looks like an early Camaro, but drives like--and has all the luxuries of--a brand-new modern car.

Right away, Dennis' wife told him he should just do it. So with the help of new business partner Bill Jeffries and their crew at Retro Rides, the guys went to work building the first prototype. The finished product was on display at last year's SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and production is scheduled for this year. When we heard this exciting news, we booked a flight and took a trip to their shop to learn more.

Initial Consultation
Upon our arrival, we got to see and drive the red Retro Rides '69 Camaro you see here. We especially noticed how well all the body gaps fit and if no one had explained what these cars are, we probably would not have recognized the modifications. The car at our photo shoot featured an STS Turbo Charged LS1 motor and a four-speed automatic.

The process begins with an initial consultation with the customer to go over how they want the car equipped, the color, the specific year ('67 through '69 are available in coupe and convertible), and if they would like any available options. After the consultation, a first-gen host car is selected, which provides many of the upper structural items to assemble the brand-new early-Camaro sheetmetal to. Because much of the host car will not be used, the overall condition is not terribly critical. The host car may be customer-supplied or Retro Rides will provide it. If the customer wishes, Retro Rides offers options like performance brakes, engine options, and accessories. Then the host car's critical parts are completely blasted to bare metal. Some of the main items needed from the early Camaro are the A-pillars and C-pillars.

Building Process
Retro Rides uses a patent-pending process to retrofit select mechanical portions of a fourth-gen ('98-02) Camaro or Firebird to the host car. Because a fourth-gen F-body is based on a 101-inch wheelbase and a first-gen on a longer 108-inch, the floor is sectioned and lengthened to accommodate the longer size. All exterior sheetmetal is replaced with new steel panels from Goodmark Industries, as well as new bumpers, grille, and weather-stripping.The car is then treated to a modern interpretation of the classic design by eliminating most body seams, tightening panel gaps, shaving drip rails, retrofitting 21st-century door strikers and latches, flush-mounting door handles, and many other custom additions.

Under the hood, Retro Rides adds a fuel-injected crate motor (standard is an LS1), a new crate transmission (four-speed automatic or six-speed manual), brakes, suspension, wheels, tires, and more. Options include an STS turbo (100 extra horses), a new LS7 (based on availability), full air suspension, and even an upgraded performance brake system to handle all the extra power. Inside, a new custom interior is installed using components designed to fit by Retro Rides. Each car is finished to customer specification as to audio system, interior fabric color, and more. The finished product is far quieter and tighter than the original--and user-friendlier. In addition to the normal items like factory A/C, power steering, brakes, windows, and locks, a Retro Rides car includes such items as power mirrors, remote keyless entry, cruise control, power seats, and even a full onboard diagnostic system!

The finished product is a car you can literally drive every day. It has all the reliability of a new car, the drivability of a true sports-performance car, and the creature comforts that rival anything on the road today. We drove the Retro Rides Camaro for about 10 miles and were very impressed. Although this particular car was still in the last stages of development, it accelerated and handled just like a late-model LS1-powered Camaro. The body fitment was excellent too. One of the best parts of our experience was looking out over the '69 cowl induction hood. As far as the car's looks in person, if we had pulled up to it at a stoplight, we're certain we would have recognized it as a genuine '69 Camaro. To learn more, contact Retro Rides.


















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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 08:52 AM
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The car referred to in the outdated LS1Tech link would be this convertible conversion.
Even though it's cool in it's own way, the body looks a little goofy because it's a blend of 1st and 4th gen body lines and parts.
 
Old Aug 12, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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There was a Calloway body kit and then there's a ferrari testarossa style body kit that's hideous to me, but you may like it.






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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by BlkOutLS1
unique body kits


This is a Oxymoron? I mean the definition of “Unique” and “Kit” kind of go against each other? There are a lot of Unique cars out there and a lot of kits. One off body kit? That is a lot of work.
 
Old Aug 12, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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I thought CRABY was just trying to sell kits here. Has any one done the gull wing mod on the doors and you give me feed back?
 
Old Aug 12, 2013 | 12:19 PM
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Somebody here has done Lambo doors in the past. He didn't receive much feedback, as much as he received flack!
Gullwing doors raise up and out from the roof line. That would be a harder conversion to do since you would need to add more strengthening and reinforcements to the center bar in the roof, and/or make doors that are light as a feather.
 
Old Aug 12, 2013 | 02:45 PM
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Not to mention reconfigure the doors so there's something at the top to grab on to for gull wing doors.

Everything I've seen on the lambo door conversion has been it's fairly expensive and limits how far out the door travels. So you have less clearence getting in and out of the car than without it. And it's just a fad, which thank god seems to be fading out.
 
Old Aug 12, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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lol, hay, i didnt post a link, just copied a magazine article. i kinda like the stretch look.


Originally Posted by mfmfim
I thought CRABY was just trying to sell kits here. Has any one done the gull wing mod on the doors and you give me feed back?
 



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