My second born--2010 Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS [COTW 4/15/13]
 

Better late than never. I have so enjoyed this thread. All the Camaros are so awesome in their own way. I love the personal touches. It all started as a thought in 2006 when word was out that Chevrolet had an idea. As time went on, we Camaro lovers got all excited. By early 2009 the bug bit me. I made my way to Hubbard GM Center in Monticello, Indiana. Matt Hubbard and I began talking numbers and options, and on July 3, 2009, we had placed the order. This was the first car we had ordered just the way we wanted it. It was ordered with my Mother and Father in mind as they had both passed. Mom on Sept. 25, 2006 and Dad on June 21, 2008. My Mother was a car girl and Dad, a retired Indiana State Trooper and White County Sheriff, simply loved the thrill of the chase. So having said that, it was ordered for them as much as for my wife and myself.
I caught word after tracking my girl on "spasticsquirrel" that on October 1, 2009 she had finally arrived from Dearborn, Michigan. When I spoke to the driver, I asked what time he left Dearborn--he looked at me as if I had 'smoked my breakfast' I said that I knew what truck she was on and the time it would arrive. I had some serious fun tracking her from the time we had a GM order to the day it arrived.:chevy:

October 2, 2009
Once we got her cleaned up, it was time to shake hands and show her off.
:chevy:

Did not have her 24 hours and let the mods begin. My son-in-law, Clint Minglin and I proceeded to remove the exhaust. How does it go? Off with the old and on with the new!---Corsa Catback. Check out the paper plate!:chevy:

Needed to admire the new stuff. Got everything installed. Everything went like clockwork. Quality time with family! Why am I not in the pictures? Someone has to run the camera.:chevy:

October 4, 2009
Two days later, Car show at Whyte Horse Winery in Monticello. She won her first trophy--Happy times again.:chevy:

Good looking car, keep here clean. :)

Great looking Camaro, such a pretty color

Thanks so much 2SSRS. More mods to come!:chevy:

Thanks Stieger....I love the color too...all though I am pretty partial to blue. More blue to come...Might even get some 1968 Blue as well...We'll see:chevy:

Gotta love ABM, you just don't see many of them around, which I kind of like.

Beautiful car. Lucky to have it.

Thanks guys. I am going to work some more this evening on more pix and stories. This thread thing is pretty cool..like I said earlier, I hope to include some pix and documentation on the 68 LeMans Blue. I need to get through the 2010 Aqua Blue first!...Later and thanks again.:chevy:

very nice, keep the pics coming

Thanks so much. I have much more to show & tell....I will do it....:chevy:

you have an amazing looking car, i love everything about it. amazing color, love the aqua blue it is award worthy. love your story and the sentimental value of the car for not only you but your family. what's not to love? congrats my friend :)

Thanks TJ. I can hardly wait to continue down this road. I have spent some time collecting photos to use with the stories to tell along the way! Thanks goodness for the invention of the digital camera---don't like this photo---delete and do it again!!
More to come...I promise...:chevy:

Welcome to the abm family !

What's not to love about this monster and it's breathing tubes!!:happyanim:

Nice car and welcome to the forum.

Start with the engine
 

Time to start with the engine compartment. Starts pretty much like all the others from the factory. Then we got the idea to let Mike Weatherholt and his crew in the body shop at Hubbard GM Center paint the engine cover. From there, we went to the CAI. After some "hometown" pinstriping, I decided it was time to get the Discover Card out and purchase some items--BBK CAI. IT EVEN MATCHES MY CAR'S COLOR:happyanim:
More to come...have to help with the turkey. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!:chevy:

I would love to see your family of Camaros as well. Please post some pix.:chevy:

Nice Ride
 

I visited your garage!! What a nice looking Camaro--and tastefully done I might add...love the subtle personal touches..Nicely done my friend. :chevy:

Badges
 

Camaro with RS SS badges-:chevy:

Nice Garage
 

Stieger--I visited your garage...what a nice camaro. Also found your build thread. Nicely done..:chevy:

Great story so far man!! i never realized how great aqua blue looked on the camaro until now. Looking awesome!

Thanks so much Superchris. I am having so much fun doing this. Mom and Dad would love this thread. Although they never had the opportunity to look at or ride in the 2010, we would take rides in the 1968. I remember the last cruise we took, I was driving with Mom being co-pilot. My Dad was 6' 7'' and we finally got him "tucked" in the back seat! We cruised Monticello, Indiana and simply had a great time. :chevy:

Pinstriping of engine compartment
 

I wanted to post photos of the engine bay first and will follow-up with those of the body as well.
Before I go any further, I must speak of the man with the talent to "tatoo" vehicles. His name is Ken Klim. They call him "Wildman". I discovered his talent years ago when I was looking for something for my 1997 Dodge Sport Truck. With chaulk in hand and about 2 minutes of his time, he had drawn on my truck exactly what I was thinking--and had no other information other than I asked that it be subtle. Oh, and I advised him he would get the job only if his signature was on the truck. He agreed and the rest is history. I trust you will find his work on the 2010 Camaro real nice and subtle--so subtle, sometimes the sun needs to be just right to bring out the colors. He used red and cyber grey to compliment the Aqua Blue and Cyber Grey Rally Stripes. Many at shows come up to the car stating, "Hey, that does have pinstriping on it and the closer we get, the better it looks. Who in the world did that?" As far as I am concerned, that tells the story.
Thanks so much Ken for making our ride what it is today. Oh, and by the way, yes "Wildman" is painted on the rear bumper!!;)
Your friends...Kurt & Kathy :chevy:

Klim Signs & Auto Art:w00t:
Ken Klim
www.klimsignsandautoart.com
420 Sagamore Pkwy N
Lafayette, IN 47904
765-448-6800

Maybe a taste of the body!!
 

Mabye just a taste of things to come. I need to get some things done and will compile more later. Until then, thanks to all for looking and enjoying. It is my pleasure to bring this to you!! :chevy:

Kurt

Very nice! :chevy:

Hey forgot to mention, my first Camaro was a 68 same color as yours 327 with a powerglide,wish I would have kept it. What do you have in yours? If you don`t mind me asking.

Thanks Bo Tie. I have a 327/300hp 4 speed w/410 GM Posi. I am going to do a build thread on it as well. I left Tran a message asking if there would be a problem with that. I have yet to hear, so it must be okay. Thanks for asking...:chevy:

Sweet ride Bo Tie. I like the hood. Do you have a garage to look at? :chevy:

Thanks, no I don`t have it set up yet. :chevy:

Rear Panel and Ken's signature
 

Ken's work and his signature on the rear of the Camaro. :chevy:

Let me know when you get it. I'll bet it will be pretty cool. :chevy:

Time for the body pictures
 

I am posting the pix of the "tatoos" on the body. As I stated before, the sunlight sometimes needs to be just right to bring out the color and talent of the pinstriping. :chevy:

More to come. I asked Ken to remove the vinyl gills and paint them. He did--Grey and Black. :chevy:

Full body photos?
 

I will get to that once I reveal our choice of wheels. But now, there are a few items I wanted to show.:chevy:

1. painted red chicklet
2. #49534 production number
3. Camaro SS and Camaro SS badge
4. Trunk strut Billet covers
5. GM car cover

Color Combo
 

I should have posted this the first thing. Most can tell, but for those that don't know the colors--Aqua Blue Metallic with Cyber Grey Rally Stripes.
I have yet to see any others with that combo. I have not checked with
spastic squirrel.
Please let me know and post some photos..Thanks...:chevy:

Wheels and Tires
 

I began the search for wheels and tires January 2010. I wanted a 5 spoke with some dish to it-something like the wheels on my 68 Camaro in my garage. I just knew I found what I wanted.

1. First choice. Boss 338 with chrome spinners. 20 staggered. They would not fit due to the Brembo Brakes. :(
2. Second. Gianelle Cancun 20" staggered. They would fit and I ordered them. :happyanim: Then the dealer/manufacturer told me they would not even be available before the end of the year. So I cancelled the order. :iono:
3. Third. TSW Strip Gunmetal. 20" staggered. They would not fit as well due to the brakes. :cry:
4. Fourth. Maas' Modular 551C. 20" staggered with new OEM Perrilli PZero rubber. These would and DID fit the car just right-and look pretty cool. :happyanim: