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Colton 1968 Chevrolet Camaro - Fallen But Not Forgotten

Part III: A Mad Dash To The Finish

By Dakota Wentz
Colton Camaro Part Iii Engine Installation
A bright yellow motor for a bright yellow ride. The 350 was worked over to bring it back to life. COMP Cams, Holly, Stewart Components, Nitrous Express, Hedman Headers, EGGE Machine all helped get it back up and running.
Colton Camaro Part Iii Engine Installation
A bright yellow motor for a bright yellow ride. The 350 was worked over to bring it back t

Last time we left off, the students at Forsyth Technical College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, were knee-deep in paint and body on the Colton Camaro. The car was dropped off at Forsyth seven weeks before its unveiling at the SEMA show, which really gave the team more like six weeks to build the car. (You have to factor in time to drive across the country to Vegas and such.) However, the team at Forsyth figured they could have the entire car finished, and they were up to the challenge.

For this month's segment, the bright yellow and black paint scheme is completed. All that's left is a mad dash to the finish, meaning the team has to assemble the entire car! Suspension, motor, brakes, interior, wiring, stereo-literally everything needed to be done before the Coltons saw that tarp ripped off at SEMA. With students and teachers working around the clock, the car was finished on time. They even had time to include some details and extra add-ons, such as nitrous and stereo systems, which are all the rage in Lance's teenaged group. The team managed to build a custom stereo system housed in the trunk. They also decked out the nitrous tank to match the Camaro's yellow paint.

What some shops couldn't do in four months, the students-yes, that's right, students-banged out a quality ride in a matter of weeks; and it is a quality ride. With students working on various tasks across the board, they managed to gel and get the project done. It's amazing what a little bit of teamwork will get ya.

  • Colton Camaro Part Iii Front Headlight Wiring
    With time running short, the crew at Forsyth Technical College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, got to work. This student worked up front wiring and installing the headlights. The wiring, bumpers, lights, and more were donated from a wide range of places such as Classic Industries, Rick's First Gen, The Paddock, Harmon's, Keen's, and Trim Parts.
    Colton Camaro Part Iii Front Headlight Wiring
    With time running short, the crew at Forsyth Technical College in Winston-Salem, North Car
  • Colton Camaro Part Iii Engine Final Wiring
    Once the motor was dropped in, it was time to finish things off, such as, wire the ignition, install vacuum hoses, and so on.
    Colton Camaro Part Iii Engine Final Wiring
    Once the motor was dropped in, it was time to finish things off, such as, wire the ignitio
  • Colton Camaro Part Iii Old Air Products Ac And Heater
    So many parts, so little time. Old Air Products donated an A/C and heating system. Now all that's left to do is figure out what goes where.
    Colton Camaro Part Iii Old Air Products Ac And Heater
    So many parts, so little time. Old Air Products donated an A/C and heating system. Now all
  • Colton Camaro Part Iii Suspension Update
    Updating the suspension on the Camaro was a must. To achieve some serious handling capabilities, the Camaro was outfitted with Detroit Speed and Engineering control arms and leaf springs, Rare Parts components, Bell Tech, Eibach springs, Koni shocks, Hellwig sway bars, and Prothane Motion bushings.
    Colton Camaro Part Iii Suspension Update
    Updating the suspension on the Camaro was a must. To achieve some serious handling capabil
  • Colton Camaro Part Iii Moser 12 Bolt Rearend
    Complementing the warmed-over 350 and Keisler Perfect Fit five-speed transmission and driveshaft is a Moser 12-bolt rearend with a Detroit Locker differential.
    Colton Camaro Part Iii Moser 12 Bolt Rearend
    Complementing the warmed-over 350 and Keisler Perfect Fit five-speed transmission and driv
  • Colton Camaro Part Iii Stainless Steel Brake Kit
    In today's society, it's all about brakes. Stainless Steel Brakes offered up a full disc brake system with new master cylinder for the Camaro. After all, something's gotta bring Lance's soon-to-be lead foot to a halt.
    Colton Camaro Part Iii Stainless Steel Brake Kit
    In today's society, it's all about brakes. Stainless Steel Brakes offered up a full disc b
  • Colton Camaro Part Iii Subframe Assembly
    The subframe was put together with all the new handling components. Not only will the parts give the Camaro a cool, updated look, but they'll make the car perform better, as well.
    Colton Camaro Part Iii Subframe Assembly
    The subframe was put together with all the new handling components. Not only will the part
  • Colton Camaro Part Iii American Racing Billet Wheels
    You've got to have some slick wheels, so a set of American Racing billet rims with Coker tires were thrown in the mix.
    Colton Camaro Part Iii American Racing Billet Wheels
    You've got to have some slick wheels, so a set of American Racing billet rims with Coker t
  • Colton Camaro Part Iii Pui Interior Seats
    Just like Christmas, the P.U.I. bright yellow seats are all wrapped up and ready to be played with.
    Colton Camaro Part Iii Pui Interior Seats
    Just like Christmas, the P.U.I. bright yellow seats are all wrapped up and ready to be pla
  • Colton Camaro Part Iii Mtx Audio Package
    Along with the evolution of billet wheels, big brakes, and other trends, another one to come in recent years is a killer sound system. MTX Audio put together a package that is sure to get the Camaro rockin'. However, the students had to custom-make all the boxes and housing to install the MTX equipment in style.
    Colton Camaro Part Iii Mtx Audio Package
    Along with the evolution of billet wheels, big brakes, and other trends, another one to co
  • Colton Camaro Part Iii Team Taking Break
    Give 'em a break, they've got to take a load off sometimes.
  • Colton Camaro Part Iii Acc Carpeting
    Before the seats and such can be installed A.C.C. carpet along with all the wiring had to be squared away. Auto Trim and SoffSeal supplied the weatherstripping and trim.
    Colton Camaro Part Iii Acc Carpeting
    Before the seats and such can be installed A.C.C. carpet along with all the wiring had to
  • Colton Camaro Part Iii Trunk Bay Completion
    Not a bad job, is it?
  • Colton Camaro Part Iii Wheel Alignment
    With the Camaro comin' down the homestretch it was time to tie up any loose ends. It was placed on the rack and aligned from front to rear.
    Colton Camaro Part Iii Wheel Alignment
    With the Camaro comin' down the homestretch it was time to tie up any loose ends. It was p
  • Colton Camaro Part Iii Magna Exhaust System
    Magnaflow supplied an exhaust kit for the build, a necessity for any musclecar.
By Dakota Wentz
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