This is the fun part. Taking a Camaro apart requires no special skills; almost anyone can do it, even a novice mechanic. But a little pre-restoration planning will lessen the problems and headaches that can accompany a disorganized Camaro Project.

by Classic Industries News, on May 8, 2026 10:36:43 AM
This is the fun part. Taking a Camaro apart requires no special skills; almost anyone can do it, even a novice mechanic. But a little pre-restoration planning will lessen the problems and headaches that can accompany a disorganized Camaro Project.
by Classic Industries News, on May 6, 2026 10:31:37 AM
Before you embark on a Camaro restoration, you've got to own a Camaro, right? If you've already got a 1967-69 Camaro stashed in your garage, all the better, but if you're starting from scratch, you need to know the who's, what's, and where's of buying the right Camaro for your particular wants and needs. Camaro restorations can be fun and profitable, but if you dive into the project with the wrong car - rusted, faked or both - the restoration could turn into a personal and financial nightmare. Always remember this golden rule of restoration: Don't buy a Camaro for restoration if the total cost of the car plus the total cost of the restoration will exceed the total current value of the Camaro when it is completed.
by Patrick McCarthy, on May 5, 2026 2:50:24 PM
The third-generation Camaro is certainly one of the most emblematic vehicles of the 1980s. Many of us who grew up in that era can still picture it in its heyday — the high school quarterback rolling up to a game in his red IROC-Z with T-tops open and Van Halen blasting on the stereo. These days, the third-gen is making a comeback as a relatively affordable classic car with a wide selection of restoration parts and performance upgrade choices. On a recent episode from the AutotopiaLA YouTube channel, Jack and his son Pete Avetisyan show off the 1991 Camaro Z28 they resto-modded, including Lamborghini orange paint and a vicious 700hp LS7 under the hood.
by Classic Industries News, on May 1, 2026 2:49:45 PM
You are about to embark on a restoration journey that will transform a well-beaten 1969 Z/28 Camaro into a pristine show car. For this book, the staff of Car Review magazine selected, purchased, disassembled, restored, and reassembled an original LeMans Blue Z/28, one of the premier small-block musclecars of the sixties and a true collector vehicle of the eighties. Starting out with a much-abused example that was previously used as a lawn service tow vehicle, project engineer Bill Breidenbach brought the car back to life for a series of Car Review restoration articles.
by Patrick McCarthy, on Apr 29, 2026 2:17:36 PM
"This was probably the most aspirational car you could get in America," remarked Jay Leno while driving a restored 1967 Corvette with the legendary Tri-Power 427ci V8 under its hood. "If you had a plumbing business and you were fairly successful, Ferraris were still out of your reach, but the Corvette was the car that nobody begrudged you." Leno got together with Donald Osborne of the Audrain Museum Network to reminisce about how the big block C2 Corvette changed the American automotive landscape.
by D. Brian Smith, on Apr 29, 2026 2:01:37 PM
Upgrading the sound system in a classic vehicle used to mean sacrificing originality, but not anymore. Whether you’re restoring a first-generation Camaro, cruising in a Tri-Five Chevy, or bringing a vintage Mustang back to life, today’s solutions allow you to enjoy modern audio without altering your dash.
Custom Autosound radios at Classic Industries deliver the perfect combination of factory-correct styling and modern technology, making them one of the most popular upgrades among classic car enthusiasts.
In this guide, we’ll explore the top Custom Autosound radio options and highlight real Classic Industries part numbers to help you find the right fit for your vehicle.
by Classic Industries News, on Apr 24, 2026 1:56:00 PM
There’s something timeless about a classic car - the lines, the sound, the feeling. But when it comes to technology, even the most vintage ride deserves a modern upgrade. Enter the RetroSound Radio Control App: a free, powerful companion that transforms how you interact with your vehicle’s audio system.
Designed specifically for RetroSound radios equipped with the latest Motor 4HD and Motor 4DAB platforms, this app bridges the gap between nostalgic style and cutting-edge convenience - putting total control right in the palm of your hand.
by Classic Industries News, on Apr 21, 2026 3:07:32 PM
SKU: H80457
Category: Fuel System / Carburetors
Brand: Holley Performance
When it comes to building, restoring, or upgrading an American pony or muscle car, few components influence both performance and personality quite like the carburetor. The Holley Street Warrior 600 CFM 4160 Carburetor - available at Classic Industries - delivers the perfect blend of reliability, drivability, and classic performance that enthusiasts have trusted for generations.
Whether you're dialing in a small-block Chevy, tuning a Ford 302, or breathing new life into a Mopar V8, this carburetor is designed to help your engine perform at its best - on the street where it belongs.
by D. Brian Smith, on Apr 17, 2026 4:40:44 PM
Bucks Transmission Shop - what a great name for an automotive garage. Located in Fort Worth, TX, Kris Luce’s family owned the business. How great would it be to grow up in such a nurturing environment – warm motor oil, the sweet smell of auto transmission fluid, the exotic essence of high-Octane fuel, the silkiness of gear oil, grease, grime, exhaust fumes, revving engines, perhaps a bit of explosions here and there, grunts, groans, thrown tools, cussing, giving the trusty shop dog some attention when you just can’t figure out what to try next, and that hydraulic/electric sound of the lift going up and down? How romantic and idealistic can you get?
by D. Brian Smith, on Apr 14, 2026 3:40:38 PM
The word on the street is that Chevrolet will be unveiling the seventh Generation Camaro the latter part of 2027 as a 2028 Camaro! A prominent GM component supplier has confirmed (or leaked) this information to several automotive media entities via Automotive News. Both the Camaro and a new Buick are slated to be built alongside the next four-door Cadillac at GM’s Lansing, Michigan Grand River assembly plant. The Grand River assembly line is where the outgoing rear-wheel drive Alpha 2 platform Caddy CT4 and current CT5 are manufactured.

Recognized as the undisputed leader of the Restoration Parts industry, Classic Industries is one of the largest and respected distributors of reproduction, performance and original GM and MOPAR parts and accessories in the industry. Located in Huntington Beach, California, Classic Industries has provided over 1,000,000 customers with parts and accessories they've needed to restore their vehicles for over four decades.