1985 Ls1 Swapped IROC-Z

Restoration and Ls swap by Chris Waddell, Evansville Indiana.
Lt swapped, 8 speed, CPP Suspension, #1967c10 #c10 #barrettjackson #lsswapped #texas #8l90e #l86 #lt1 #snowdenseats #racelinewheels #dakotadigital #lmctruck #holley #bpautomotive #cpp #btr #briantooleyracing #tsp #texasspeed #c10trucks #c10texas #championradiator #championcooling #holleyperformance #mecumauctions #michelintires #magnaflow #borgeson #frameoffrestoration #frameoff #eastwood #painlesswiring
#bigblockchevy #c10 #ltswapped #lt1 #l86 #1969camaro #1969camaro396 #396 #racelinewheels #chevrolet #1967c10 #c10nation
#bigblockchevy #c10 #ltswapped #lt1 #l86 #1969camaro #1969camaro396 #396 #racelinewheels #chevrolet #1967c10 c10nation
#c10 #barrettjackson #lsswapped #texas #bigblockchevy #irocz #trifive #belair #burnouts #briantooleyracing #texasspeed #1980s #hptuners #irocz #texasspeed

[@kennethaddis7420]

The most elegant and beautifully swapped LS car I've ever saw on here.

[@arnoldrodriguez3803]

@@kennethaddis7420 thank you

[@01ZO6TT]

I had a 86 about 3 years ago that I had purchased back in 96 to take to the drag strip and make a street car out of. It became more drag than street. Ended up sitting in my garage about 15 years. Was going to LS swap it with a 6 speed but, like an idiot I sold it. I could kick myself every time I see one as nice as this one. I was also going to do the Track Spec hood louvers. Very nice build brother. Congrats.

[@arnoldrodriguez3803]

@@01ZO6TT thank you so much for the comment. I’ve been driving these third gens since 1986 when I bought my first one at the age of 21. I turn 60 in four weeks and these will forever be my favorite cars.

[@arcticcoastcustoms2068]

Love it, congratulations on the build! I have a 85 Z28 I picked up and was going to go with a Vortec Head TPI conversion, now I am thinking of doing a LS2/T56 swap I have from an 06' GTO.

[@arnoldrodriguez3803]

@@arcticcoastcustoms2068 you won’t regret it. I’m a huge fan of these modern engines. Power, reliability and 20mpg. Good luck to you

[@paulhewson4600]

Good lookin IROC!

[@arnoldrodriguez3803]

@@paulhewson4600 thanks bud

[@paulhewson4600]

@@arnoldrodriguez3803 Great work,,enjoy it

[@oneramdude]

Nice! Awesome work!! I would have swapped an LS3 into that bad boy!!

[@floridamike2930]

I was a chevy mechanic back when those cars came out. Nice job.

[@arnoldrodriguez3803]

@@floridamike2930 I worked the parts department at the local Ford dealership in the late 80s. Use to pickup and deliver parts to the chevy dealership often. Loved seeing these cars in the showroom.

[@steveboyd3377]

Best looking body style for the Camaro imo.

[@arnoldrodriguez3803]

@@steveboyd3377 totally agree, I’ve owned 4 over the past 38 years. Guys my age or older like to talk trash about them. They are slow…they rattle. I’ve owned 69 Camaros and guess what? They were slow too, they rattle and they’re rust buckets.

[@MasterX767]

I had a 1987 with a 383 TPI that pushed 500HP. I had to also weld a special frame strengthening system along with a cross-bar for the two strut towers. Edelbrock made a TPI system that gave you up to 1000Hp back in the day. My dream version has variable suspension all around the car & All Wheel Drive.

[@danielshannon5665]

Incredible work! My goal is when I retire is do a full restromod on a Gen 3

[@arnoldrodriguez3803]

@@danielshannon5665 thank you I retire in 796 days and plan on spending my days tinkering on my jalopies as well. I’ve got two other restoration videos on my channel, 69 Camaro and 67 c10. I think you’ll enjoy them. Thanks again

[@davebarron5939]

Well done! you did not fool around did it all, and love the small details really shows class. Curious, how happy are you with the intake punched down through the drivers side "battery tray"? This was my initial thought for my 83 as well however, I was concerned with pulling to much heat off the pavement. Again gorgeous car and in black, just as God intended. LOL, thanks for sharing.

[@arnoldrodriguez3803]

@@davebarron5939 thanks for the kind words. Honestly I did away with the intake through the battery tray a couple of years ago. I was going on the hot rod tour and was concerned about rain and possibly flooded backroad streams that sometime overflow onto the roadways here in Texas. So I removed a section and now it turns down towards the battery tray but remains inside. Haven’t noticed any real difference in performance. Thanks for watching

[@PrimeG2]

WOW

[@donniebrasco4114]

Very nice. I have the same car still original. I can’t bring myself to restore it.

[@arnoldrodriguez3803]

@@donniebrasco4114 I totally understand, I just sold a 16,000 mile car a couple of years ago and would have never considered touching it either.

[@Crusinforabruisin]

Can you fly Bobby?

[@arnoldrodriguez3803]

@@Crusinforabruisin lol

[@toddr2961]

Where did you get the seat fabric?

[@arnoldrodriguez3803]

@@toddr2961 in 2018 a fabric warehouse in Oklahoma found a shelf full of NOS LS interior fabric from 1984. I purchased it from them. What color are you looking for? 8166745199 ask for DERRICK

[@toddr2961]

@@arnoldrodriguez3803 , thanks

[@michealhiggins2251]

Is it for sale?

[@arnoldrodriguez3803]

@@michealhiggins2251 sorry no, this one is staying in the family. I retire in two years and I’ve finally put together my collection of retirement toys (see my channel) and once I’m gone the kids will get them. Thanks for watching!

[@PBaddict]

Beautiful car, love it. car! Not a fan of the corvette covers.

[@mr.hanger]

Especially when it says Camaro in every other place it would fit.🤠

[@arnoldrodriguez3803]

@@PBaddict yeah I agree. If I come across something nicer else to cover those coil packs they will be swapped