Super Chevy – October 2019

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carpet, door panels, and package tray.

This gives the car an updated and

classic look,” says the owner. Kenny

started with a stock back seat that

was modified to fit the mini-tubs. Up

front, Procar seats (with the head-

rests removed) were acquired for the

Camaro. The seats were then re-

covered in black suede with gold inserts

to match the exterior. A Flaming River

stainless column is topped with a Billet

Specialties 14-inch wheel to keep this

ride pointed in the right direction.

AutoMeter Carbon Fiber gauges keep

track of the vitals and a black Hurst

shifter, in a customized stock console,

rows this monster through the gears.

All electronics were mounted on a

custom carbon-fiber plate where the

original heater box was located. A

RideTech stainless rollbar and seatbelts

keep it all on the safe side.

F-BOMBER

Once finished, Kenny got to put his

creation through the paces on the

straight, open roads of Eastern Long

Island. It did not disappoint one bit.

This Camaro is a build that impresses

even the most grudging F-body fan,

and it’s just the start for this talented

hot rodder.

But like any young fabricator,

he didn’t do it alone. “I am grateful

for all the help I received from my

family and friends. Thanks for all the

parts I received as gifts for the last

14 years. I would like to acknowledge

with appreciation the Gallina family,

Vinny from Shafiroff Racing Engines,

Vinny from Staria’s Transmission,

Richie from United Exhaust, and

John Prentice from Miller Place

Auto Upholstery. A special thanks to

my dad, who provided endless help,

expertise, and supported my dream,”

admits Kenny.

What Kenny’s built is a dream car

that feels right at home on the local

streets, on a long getaway, or even at

the track. “The car means everything

to me. It’s something I’ve had in my

possession since I was a little kid and

I’ve been working on it longer than I

can remember. I grew up with the car.

It’s been like a life-long project that

with the help of my dad has taught me

everything I know about building cars.”

And what about driving this

Pro-Tour-de-force Camaro?

“The only way I can describe it is

like driving around an 800hp light

switch. Between the eight individual

throttle bodies and the gearing it

has the most instantaneous throttle

response out of anything I have ever

driven.” Enough said.

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