1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS - Complete Restoration

1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Full RestorationCompleted November 2025

The Story

Michael brought us his dream car - a 1967 Camaro SS that had been sitting in a barn for 20 years. The car had significant rust damage and a seized engine, but the frame was solid and all the original trim was present. Michael wanted a full frame-off restoration to concours quality.

Challenges

Extensive rust in floor pans and quarter panels
Original 396 big block completely seized from sitting
Interior destroyed by rodents during storage
Chrome trim pitted and corroded beyond polishing
Missing documentation on original options and colors

Solutions

Fabricated new floor pans and quarter panels, maintaining original body lines
Completely rebuilt 396 engine with modern internals for improved reliability
Sourced period-correct interior parts and restored original seats with correct materials
Professionally re-chromed all original trim pieces to show quality
Researched VIN and cowl tag to document original Marina Blue color and options

Before Restoration

Camaro before restoration - interior — Interior damaged during storage

Transformation

After Restoration

Camaro after restoration - interior — Period-correct interior restoration

Restoration Process

Floor pan replacement — Fabricating new floor pans

Body in primer — Body work complete, ready for paint

Engine rebuild — Rebuilding the 396 big block

Fresh paint in booth — Marina Blue basecoat applied

What Michael Chen Says

“Frank transformed my barn-find Camaro into a show-winner. His attention to detail with the original chrome trim was incredible, and the engine runs better than it did in 1967. I've already won two trophies at local shows.”

— Michael Chen

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