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Number 3 · 03-05-2010, 10:19 AM

Tech Center Explorer Scouts Win First Place at Detroit Autorama
The UAW Local 160/ Local 1869 GM Tech Center Explorer Scouts won first place, beating out several other great entries in the Contemporary Hardtop 2008 – Current Year category, at this year’s Detroit Autorama. The gold, black and red 2010 Camaro custom paint job shimmered under Cobo Hall lights with its 14-carat gold flake spray.

The scouts replaced the production engine with a GM Performance Parts Commemorative 427 cubic inch, all aluminum, ZL1 Chevy Big Block Engine, like the engine that was used in the famous COPO Camaro’s in the late 60’s. The Camaro also had a GM Accessories ground effects kit, grille, and a one-of-a-kind spoiler. The interior was redone with special leather, padded seats, and a custom painted door trim. The Explorers finished off the Camaro with a trunk-mounted video gaming system.

The car is dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and features congratulatory plaques signed by GM executives and UAW Local 160 representatives. GM will retain ownership of the vehicle until it is sold at auction.

In addition to the first place award for the Camaro, the scouts won first place with their 1975 Chevrolet Pickup truck in the Restored Pickup category.

The Explorer Scouts, which are a division of the Boy Scouts of America’s Learning for Life Program, teach young women and young men age 14 to 20 about career choices. The UAW Local 160/Local 1869 GM Tech Center Explorer Scout program specializes in teaching about careers in the auto industry.

Sorry I don't have pics, but it's a beautiful car.

5thgenfan · 03-05-2010, 11:01 AM

I seen that car it was absolutly beautiful.The paint would change color depending on how you looked at it.Great Job!

AaronE · 03-05-2010, 01:10 PM

Thats sounds cool...I would like to see some pics though...

JD19 · 05-20-2010, 10:22 PM

i was one of the few young adults that participated in the build of this car and i myself built the motor.

JD19 · 05-20-2010, 10:24 PM

JD19 · 05-20-2010, 10:26 PM

JD19 · 05-20-2010, 10:27 PM

there are a few pics that i could get hope you enjoy it. Thanks

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-20-2010, 10:32 PM

That is BADASS!!!

03-05-2010, 10:19 AM	#1
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,169 View My Garage	GM Tech Center UAW Local 160/1869 and Explorer Scouts Win at Detroit Autorama Tech Center Explorer Scouts Win First Place at Detroit Autorama The UAW Local 160/ Local 1869 GM Tech Center Explorer Scouts won first place, beating out several other great entries in the Contemporary Hardtop 2008 – Current Year category, at this year’s Detroit Autorama. The gold, black and red 2010 Camaro custom paint job shimmered under Cobo Hall lights with its 14-carat gold flake spray. The scouts replaced the production engine with a GM Performance Parts Commemorative 427 cubic inch, all aluminum, ZL1 Chevy Big Block Engine, like the engine that was used in the famous COPO Camaro’s in the late 60’s. The Camaro also had a GM Accessories ground effects kit, grille, and a one-of-a-kind spoiler. The interior was redone with special leather, padded seats, and a custom painted door trim. The Explorers finished off the Camaro with a trunk-mounted video gaming system. The car is dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and features congratulatory plaques signed by GM executives and UAW Local 160 representatives. GM will retain ownership of the vehicle until it is sold at auction. In addition to the first place award for the Camaro, the scouts won first place with their 1975 Chevrolet Pickup truck in the Restored Pickup category. The Explorer Scouts, which are a division of the Boy Scouts of America’s Learning for Life Program, teach young women and young men age 14 to 20 about career choices. The UAW Local 160/Local 1869 GM Tech Center Explorer Scout program specializes in teaching about careers in the auto industry. Sorry I don't have pics, but it's a beautiful car. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

05-20-2010, 10:22 PM	#4
JD19 Drives: 2010 explorer scouts camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: warren, MI Posts: 4	explorer camaro i was one of the few young adults that participated in the build of this car and i myself built the motor.

03-05-2010, 11:01 AM	#2
5thgenfan Drives: Cobalt Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mich Posts: 4	I seen that car it was absolutly beautiful.The paint would change color depending on how you looked at it.Great Job!

03-05-2010, 01:10 PM	#3
AaronE Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 43	Thats sounds cool...I would like to see some pics though...

05-20-2010, 10:24 PM	#5
JD19 Drives: 2010 explorer scouts camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: warren, MI Posts: 4

05-20-2010, 10:26 PM	#6
JD19 Drives: 2010 explorer scouts camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: warren, MI Posts: 4

05-20-2010, 10:27 PM	#7
JD19 Drives: 2010 explorer scouts camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: warren, MI Posts: 4	there are a few pics that i could get hope you enjoy it. Thanks

05-20-2010, 10:32 PM	#8
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	That is BADASS!!!