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I’ll have a few comments about and observations on the recent Goodguys 11th PPG Nationals as the week goes on and I recover from jet lag and my trip to the Waffle House, but for now, it's certainly worth noting that the Street Machine of the Year had to be a Chevy--literally. When the field of 28 contestants was winnowed down, the five finalists all were Bow Ties: Kevin Alstott's ’68 Camaro, Gary Abraham's ’70 Nova, Jeff Hanson's ’69 Camaro, James McLeod's ’69 Camaro Convertible, and the winner: Erv Woller’s ’69 Camaro, which he calls “RAZOR.” Specs follow, but suffice it to say that this was the year of the Camaro. Just when we thought the popularity of first-gens had peaked, up it goes again. Overall Fabrication & Construction: RingBros. – Spring Green, WI
Design Concept: Sean Smith, SS Design
Interior and Design: Upholstery Unlimited (Steve Pearson)
Carbon Fiber Body Components: Hood, deck lid, rear bumper, brake duct air intakes – all custom fab by Ring Bros.
Machined Parts: Custom machined taillight bezels, rear fuel filler, shifter plate, gauge bezels, ignition switch plates, hood hinges, wheel house vents by Ring Bros.
Engine: GM Performance all aluminum ZL1 big block, 454 cid.
Transmission: Viper T-56
Suspension:
Front: Detroit Speed Hydraformed
Rear: Detroit Speed Quadra Link
Paint: BASF RM line (Mineral Gray and other custom blends)
Wheels & Tires: custom one off Budnik wheels 18x10 front, 19x12 rear, Goodyear tires
Gauges: Custom one off by Classic Instruments
Exhaust: Flowmaster Super 44’s
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