755HP LT5 1979 Camaro Z28 Roadster Shop 'Survivor Series' Build

[@kylesimon]

I’m the biggest fan of roadster shop… 6 years of working at Autotopia, I’ve met the best builders and seen all sorts of custom cars. Nothing has even come close to these guys. Let’s blow up this channel so I can afford a roadster shop car one day!!!

[@DM-wp9vq]

Will do if you provide a ride along if not a chance to drive it 😁

[@mikelyon5595]

I love a driver over a show car! This car is just right!

[@TreyGoose]

Always 🤣☝️I don't understand folks that barely drive their cars.

[@mikes.1882]

I always say about my 95 driver " its a $5200 daily driver I show. It's not a $50,000 show car I bought.

[@gordocarbo]

@@TreyGoose Makes 0 sense to me. They are afraid of their own shadow like somoenes gonna wreck it every other block. Paranoia! Youd think they never heard of insurance!.

[@erreoable]

This Camaro Z28 sums up the ideal restomod for me: original exterior and interior styling with the addition of a new generation chassis and suspension, along with a modern engine and transmission. Congratulations to Roadter shop for being able to interpret the concept!

[@Dogboy1960]

The best part is found in the "sleeper" thing. It's hard to call out any car with so much visual effort to make 'em look fast as a "sleeper" yet most of us know full well what was going on in 1979. When you see a late 70s model Trans Am or Z/28 you expect no power at all. Then this happens......that's a "sleeper"!!

[@rajcam80]

That is how these cars should have been built from the beginning!

[@mariocooldude9092]

Hell yeah 👍 they looked 100mph sitting still

[@mikehagmaier3949]

Yep. My stock 1980 Z27 was a dog, but it looked so cool to me.

[@midnight347]

How could they have this engine in 1979 when it didn't exist?

[@rajcam80]

@@midnight347 That is a true statement. I had these cars back in the day, they lacked everything. This car is a full package.

[@Dogboy1960]

@@midnight347 They didn't have this engine but Government in the way is the only reason they didn't at least come closer. In 1969 you could get an aluminum ZL1427 or an L88 Iron block that make power the "old school" way with big displacement and a lot compression and cam. Imagine a world 10 years later, 1979, without emissions having killing everything. 755 super charged in a light weight high tech package wasn't gonna happen by then but could 500-600HP in a raw, big block have happened.......probably. Once again.....let Government into your business and expect everything to go into the toilet. Mean while. In the 1980s I saw plenty of cars EXACTLY like this with engines set up by the owner running up to 400HP small blocks They didn't perform like this but they were doing 12-13 sec 1/4 miles and retaining the stock outside appearance. Pretty good for guys having to re-imagine the good looking car they owned that couldn't get out of it's own way with a sub 200HP low compression sad sack 350.

[@DM-wp9vq]

Between Art Morrison and Roadster Shop, the muscle car was given new life. The ability to haul ass AND corner! With great brakes, great handling, great power and torque, and great looks. One of my favorite muscle cars ever made. My best friend's dad had a 78' or so that someone dropped a 400cu.in. GTO motor into in the 80's and it was a little built and was bright assed yellow. Shag carpet on the head liner and all! That car would pin me to the seat we he got on it. It had a broken speedo as well, so he just kept up with traffic. Very fast great looking car! Personally, my favorite Camaros are the 70 1/2, 71', 72', and 73'. That vulture beak front end, that long body style, and in a GM/Chevy Black Cherry Metallic with some sweet OG Kragers or Center Lines or kindey slot mags... Just gorgeous! Great work roadster shop, it's beautiful and very nicely done without being tacky or overdone!

[@iamtexas1]

That is a rolling piece of art, an absolute thing of beauty!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yep and a total driver car too

[@scarbourgeoisie]

The only thing missing was a Van Halen Soundtrack to the burnouts.

[@DM-wp9vq]

Def Leopard mannnnn!

[@DM-wp9vq]

But yeah, Hot For Teacher whilst popping out of pit lane at Laguna

[@1SIK335]

It's a frankenstein pos

[@scarbourgeoisie]

"It nails the era". I was thinking of something cool to say about this car, but it was already said early in the vid. This car came out when I turned 16 and got my license. Every teenage gearhead I hung out with wanted a gen 2 rubber faced Camaro. '79 Camaros don't get better than this. What a great evolution of the original design. This is the Kay Parker of gen 2 Camaros.

[@Browean]

I say it every time, but less is truly more on the exterior of any old muscle car. Everything is perfect down to the wheels. These guys know what they’re doing, Hell of a ride.

[@gordocarbo]

These wheels are perfect! In proportion unlike bigger dia retro wheels out there. Love this color combo..was 10 when this came out and remember riding my Schwinn stingray to the dealer to drool over these.

[@Black66]

Sweet ride! I don't see many Camaros of this era out there anymore.

[@richheider8455]

Roadster shop builds premium cars and that Z28 survivor series is proof ❤😁😮🤙

[@viperq]

Love seeing late 70's and 80's cars getting modern makeovers.

[@timdnb78]

That exhaust is wild. Such a cool, functional build.

[@joeu7167]

My first car was a 78 z28. Worked my ass off to buy the part's to make it one of the baddest looking cars on the road. It's been over 40 years since I sold it. When I think of what I would do with that car if I still owned it.... This car is it!!

[@patrickjohnson7801]

I bought a 67 in 73 for 775.00 when I was 17 , it had 89,000 miles on it and rebuilt it at 99,000 and today it has 110,000 miles on it and never out of the garage.

[@gordocarbo]

@@patrickjohnson7801 Why isnt it being driven?

[@patrickjohnson7801]

@@gordocarbo keeping it for my son that was born in 85 , in 73 I also bought a 65 convertible GT mustang and a 71 amx with a 401 , Went on to New car's and trucks, boats and a couple of motorhomes, just got to busy I guess Never thought a old Camaro would be worth anything.

[@gordocarbo]

@@patrickjohnson7801 1st car was a 67 rs 4 spd I bought in mid 80s for 1200. Fell in love with that thing

[@gordocarbo]

@@patrickjohnson7801 So hes about 30 now? Hope hes really into it otherwise youll hear a story of how he suddenly had to sell it.

[@kennethraff2002]

Man hats off to these guys. No stone unturned on all of the builds they represent. Bad ass build.

[@jsalinas118]

Dude. That is sweet. The digital cluster is so cool

[@christophwilhelm6431]

79 Hardcore best decade vibes with the power and mods to never apologize.

[@soyounoat]

Their build philosophy for these "survivor" cars makes total sense. The 1979 Z28s had a great look, great handling,and decent power, just not enough when stock. Something like this is perfect and I want to buy one.

[@pattersonfilm9117]

I agree but the decent power thing, I’m pretty sure the original horsepower was around 150 lol. Smog motor small displacement slow as 💩 in my opinion.

[@fedupgamer9075]

I have watched the Roadster Shop videos of the Grand National and this Z28 SEVERAL times! Both of those cars are just unreal!

[@ricksmith1527]

Brings back memories! Love these guys work as I was restoring muscle cars and classics for 35 years. Everything in today world going old style car, new style chassis, mew type LS engines. I've preached for years all these would get popular and the late 70s early 80s Iwas on a oval track crew ,and I did all the areo packages and ground effects to make a car handle. These cars hold a special place to me. While I was in Pensacola for alot of years the last few finally got to build a garage. Was able to collect a few for parts cars, and scored a nice original 81 that had sit along time under a carport. Solid body, all original perfect shape, door hinges, ball joints ect. Got it for a good buy and after inspection it had the typical front end problem, with nose sticking out in weather, rain had worked it's way down window post, got part of floor, and nose was sun rotted, got a replacment nose, patch pans, kids that had it put exhaust turn downs under back seat and rotted back seat pans, got a doner car, replaced and molded in all pans, and was ready for sand down and paint! Had a 010 4 bolt main block in it. Collected a couple SS montes. Had to do a customer 70 chevelle to make a couple bucks to work on my cars finally. Few months later wife has 2 back to back operations, got neurontin and the trouble began. She files for divorce, fought a 2 year court battle with a corrupt southern black judge. Lost everything but my cars. Stored them and with no place to put them but old boss outside wear house I had to leave town, storage place for parts, 10 years have passed and don't know if I still have it! It's 900 miles away and need to get there to see. Meantime bonecancer has caused problems in my leg, makes it hard to do those things. Everytime I see a 78 to 81 I think of my Z. Can build anything today! That engine was built into a 355 roller motor 525 lift cam. Still on a run stand waiting for a car. Love this build! Power and goes straight. Best of the best!

[@gordocarbo]

Better go ck on that car make sure nobody liened it for storage cant trust anyone these days Same story here Work your whole life to be set...then lose it that fast over some broad that was only ther efor the ride and what they can get out of it. Hang in there...id store your Camaro for ya where its safe, socal!

[@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO]

Great platform from an upgrade/ full restoration. Finally, there is performance that can catch up with the looks that it had originally. 11:45 Helmholt Resonation also gives a small "turbo-like" effect for a short duration. It's one of the keys to what made the Gen1/Gen2 Taurus SHO's such special cars in their day.

[@robsorgdrager8477]

I couldn't be more happy to hear about their " survivor " line. The focus on useable over perfection. Personally if I dumped over 100,000 k on any car/truck I'm gonna drive the snot out of it. To me as a mechanic and a car person since I was 3yrs old, they are a consumable item and one should use them for what they are built to do.

[@gordocarbo]

Yet guys spend all kinds of money and almost brag "My cars too nice to drive it will get ruined!" . Weirdo stuff. First drive after a 12 yr frame off was on the fwy pouring rain and loved it. Didnt melt, amazing!

[@robsorgdrager8477]

@@gordocarbo if you spend the time and money you should almost be required to use the darn thing right? I don't care if it's perfect or rough....enjoy the machine 😎✌️👍

[@kingmaybus8409]

I'm 36 now but been a huge fan since rampage!!!! If I ever get far ahead in life or hit some lottery "that I don't play 😅" Roadster shop is the only place I'd get a pre 90's car build.......😊 and I can think of far to many 😂🎉

[@mikedean5595]

The Roadster Shop guys always build the coolest stuff!

[@grantinman5671]

Jeremy, rhe 79 Camaro not only nails the era, it transcends it You think the 80s, that wasn't that long ago but it is 35 years ago. Somehow the Roadster Shop knows just the right tweeks to make it look cool but not campy. The hood scoop sseems like it came right out of the factory that way. The choices that were made for this car are just so perfect. I also subscribe to the Roadster Shop channel and an always anxiously anticipating the next build. Thank you Shawn for featuring them on your channel. Two of my favorites come together in one places, you can't beat that

[@gordocarbo]

Love that scoop! Looks factory til you look closely at it. Sublte classy mods really get my attention....one reason rides like this cost what they do.

[@2apappas]

Seeing Jeremy rail on his cars proves how legit the roadster shop builds are. All of them uniquely cool in every way but when it’s time to bury your right foot they take it over and over again. Amazing video guys keep it up!!

[@gordocarbo]

The confidence he has in thier cars says it all they know its bulletproof.

[@rickjames6867]

Probably the raddest Camaro from the era that I have seen. ☮️💙

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me

[@gregorymaupin6388]

I had an 81 and every day I miss it and if I had the money I would have you build one for me. The only thing I would change is to have a backup up camera and maybe have it where you could see out of it when you drive and the darker blue interior like I had. It was one of the best handling vehicles I’ve ever had and you took it to another level.

[@AutotopiaLA]

They took this to a whole other level for sure! Everything is right on this imo

[@gordocarbo]

You dont need a backup cam in those, good visibility!

[@witcher71]

Being an 80's kid, this is an absolute dream car!

[@John_Conner222]

I know 70s muscle cars are still the thing but man I have been waiting for the 80s restomod era to take off. This thing is so cool. That interior really sparks the imagination. Imagine taking a DeLorean, with a custom dash kit like that and not just another black to the future knockoff either. So many 80s TV shows and cartoons were based around cool cars. I know I have been wanting to make a style of restomod cars from the 80s called retrofuturism. I may need to make one or two and see if they sell.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

I can see a comment like this coming from a "John Conner" 😂🤣 but I second that emotion.

[@MAZ12456]

Awesome car. Perfect blend of new and old. Not over restored like a lot of builds today…

[@markm148]

Never been a fan of this body style but this is so well done. I love it. This is dialed in zero sketch.

[@johnrau6568]

That is BADASS!!! Love what they did to the hood, looks great.

[@CZ-kz7ug]

Definitely my personal favorite car on the channel so far.

[@BamaGunsOutdoors]

Coolest 79 camaro I’ve ever seen!!!!!

[@matthewlockhart6243]

Giving me Miami Vice feels

[@themanualmindset2868]

I know these were way under powered, yet I feel these are a very good looking car. Under rated.

[@Lfs1891]

Built a 81 z28 camero , 383 sbc, in high school shop provincial drag racing. Wicked fun class.

[@juuneslife]

This build of it had a Lt4 would be phenomenal top of the line, the fact it has a lt5 is absolutely absurd!! This thing is over the top next level

[@evostablesystems]

Я смотрю это в России, в Сибири, в Красноярске. И я в восторге от подхода, с которым Roadster Shop делает этих зверей. Каждую серию с ними я смотрю до конца. Мечтаю строить авто с таким же вниманием к его дальнейшей жизни. Из Сибири с любовью!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Hello Siberia! This is a wonderful build

[@2kanchoo]

They're SO good at hitting that retro/nostalgia, wrapped around a new, modern, reliable, package.

[@AutotopiaLA]

They nail it on these survivor builds

[@bradcowen4952]

Love the white on white with blue accents and interior

[@manher4335]

The decals on these cars came in a variety of colors weather the body was black, white or silver. They came in red, blue, olive green, grey/white, black/white, yellow etc. It makes the thing pop out, especially at night.

[@Nyx_88888]

if I had millions I would def find a clean trans am 78 and let roadster shop make it fast and perfect esp with that retro dash they have omg, because the original car is cool but this is a fully built redone, drive able, powerful, version, kudos to roaster shop, cool guys, super high quality, super customer service and they get all their satisfaction from what they make and making cars that are drivable and pleases the customer, class act builder if you can afford them!!!!!!!

[@billchambers1162]

Outstanding work gentleman you really know how to put a car together

[@bzmaro]

This is one of my favorite builds of anything ever. I really love the execution of the looks, give it the old school feel and don’t go away with it but with all the modern touches that make it awesome. Awesome video as always guys!

[@350Zquicksilver]

The interior & dash display is incredible!! Only thing I would change is 17's all four corners. Screw the bigger brake size, lol. This car needs more sidewall to complete the LOOK!

[@bryanbarton1]

Badass car! Very well done Roadster Shop! The wheels are perfect. Keep it up Autotopia LA.

[@chrisstavro4698]

I love the gen 2. You need that F1 drone that does 0-200 mph in 2 seconds :)

[@jessebrown1400]

Haha, I love Jeremy coaxing him into putting the pedal into the metal! Hell Yes is right.

[@davemurphy63C10]

This may be my favorite RS build to date

[@Tonyclifton-q4f]

Jeremy im a massive fan a huge fan of the like of Strope The Ring Brothers these type of auto artists and mate you are right up there in that leauge ,this 28 has to be the most beautiful one ive ever seen ,this is art on wheels but its usable street art ,there is nothing i dont like on this build ,this is a build ill be sharing with all the beaters and painters at smoko tomorrow ,this type of build is inspirational ,il be chasing down your social and follow ,much respect from Australia

[@METAL-FARMER]

My first car was a 79' Rally Sport. This one gave me goosebumps.

[@thegrayrider148]

Awesome car! That hoodscoop should be mass produced. It looks so much better than the stock one. I would love to commission The Roadster Shop to build me one based on a 1978 Z28 with an LS7 engine.

[@simonmenzies3142]

That was the most honest chat about exhausts ever. I’m💯sure they either sound good or don’t. If they don’t you can change it, and that’s it. But before it’s built and started. Nobody knows.

[@davem6685]

Wheel tire combo nailed it. Well done.

[@lukiw7044]

Those guys can change every junk into piece of art. Great episode. Greetings

[@paulblack3608]

Wow, beautiful car. I had an '80 4spd z28 done in the blue color scheme with the electric hood scoop and the triple blue stripe package. Such a pretty car. I miss it like crazy. Glad these cars are getting some attention. Modern Horsepower in that body is a great combo. The malaise era DID have a few gems. The '78-81 camaros are so sweet. Cheers.

[@hpjunke]

You guys did it again ! Sooooooo bad ass Shawn and Roadstershop! Your work on both aspects is just top tier with your shoots to Roadster shops awesome work

[@reckemroysrc3764]

Thats a beautiful z 28. That ls 5 is what it needed all its life. BADASS BRO

[@Corey-iw4ot]

A ls3 be more then enough power for this car

[@reckemroysrc3764]

@Corey-iw4ot my buddy had this same car in gold that stock 350 was so gutless but the car was so nice I just always thought if this had 500 horsepower it would be amazing power was the only thing it was lacking it handled so nice it's the car that turned me on to the f body

[@reckemroysrc3764]

@Corey-iw4ot i have a 70 z 28 when it's finished it will be a fun car. That 350 is now putting out 425 horses. Can't wait to cruise it

[@mortem-tyrannis]

Beautiful ride as always, my first and favorite of all the cars I've had was a 79 Camaro. It was only around 400hp 373 years with posi and a turbo 350 with street and strip shift kit (I don't remember who by) it was originally silver outside red interior with black torque thrust style wheels, we had it painted black and changed the the wheels to polished aluminum torque thrust 2 wheels and threw a 4' cowl hood on.

[@joeklopp4842]

I'm gonna be 50 next year and really remember these cars in High School running around. Whenever I see one ,I always think of Fast times at Ridgemont high. Great episode.

[@AXO9481]

My Dream car in High School was a 1981 Z28 with a 4 speed and T-Tops. I love this build! 💙

[@kennethd7048]

Finally.. someone fixed my Z.. I want it.. like right now. What's cool is the frame they used. A really top shelf build. 100,000?.. more?

[@gordocarbo]

Bet its a ton more than that, Wish GM used a full frame on Camaros from day 1.

[@micheandmikey]

This thing is SO FRIGGIN BADD ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE this car!!!! Born in 73, this was the shit when I was 6.....Thanks Bandit!

[@rconley40]

When less is more!!! The rims are almost like the original, the interior also! Manual 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonysiegel4685]

Real nice build. I like the o.g. touch

[@joshriver75]

My goodness! This is one badass mullet machine!

[@HypocriticYT]

These Camaros used to be common. Originally had a 350 and the hood scoop door would open when you mashed the accelerator 😂

[@darksu6947]

The cowl induction flap would open anytime you pressed the gas hard enough to engage the four barrel.

[@jasonwhite1158]

When I was a kid my brother had one and always told me to look at the hood scoop when he accelerated 😅

[@I-Teee]

And with a Pennsylvania antique tag on it! Man I hope I see this at a show near me some day. Beautifully done.

[@Xander-p5c]

That's awesome!, sits really nice. I miss the days when you could pick these up for not alot of cash. Looking forward to what you find next!

[@rickylonthoff98]

This one is so perfect… and a great inspiration as well ! I can’t wait to finish my '79 Camaro build …

[@Vini-Pizza]

Beautiful build. The stock appearance, especially in white, is so cool.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ChristopherTrott]

The dashboard, wow! Too crazy cool!

[@mhdz007]

Holy smoke!!!!!… that’s my high school ride. It had a 350 in it with a rebuilt Rochester 4 barrel carb. My brother and I rebuilt it in his garage in Conroe, TX. Put a shift kit in the tranny… for those days, it got me some props at school. Married the girl I impressed with it and 35 years later we’re still together. I regret the day I let the car go 😢.

[@waiateruati]

This is my favourite roadster shop car yet. It’s super cool👌🏾

[@blue24191]

My first car in 86' was a 79' Camaro. It was nothing like this, except the blue interior 😂 F'in sweet ride!

[@wolfthornhawkridge5705]

Love the roadster shop builds!

[@erhanucuncu]

I loved the combination. The light blue and white were beautiful. 😍

[@Nyx_88888]

this car is a beauty, the 77-78 trans am is more pretty and cooler

[@adriengadson3544]

Nice car excellent craftsmanship on the hood keeping the factory flow. That is a nice interior multimedia gauge set up. High tech. I am with these guys quit building full size models that just sit. Make a clean custom you can drive.

[@rickybobby5950]

What an amazing build! 🥰😍

[@scottgardner6542]

The Roadster Shop does such good work!

[@jaydz7170]

This car is putting a smile on my face and i’m not even there. Such a badass car

[@simonmenzies3142]

Growing up in England these trans-ams were simply tbe coolest of the cool America cars. It seemed they just didn’t get the love they should have till recent years. While everyone over loved the mustang. Love that these cars are now up there with the ones Americans see as the best and get the love

[@landiahillfarm6590]

This is everything the late 70's WANTED to be but couldn't. Great job.

[@UlisSuliwati]

I just love what roadster shop did, the color, the stripes, wheels colour, interior just awesome camaro !!

[@jrmotorsports55]

Absolutely stunning. Love their work. Bravo!!!!

[@hockeymann88]

Reminds me of the car I brought my daughter home in. I love what Roadster Shop is doing.

[@churchbryan35]

Reminds me Fast Times Ridgemont High... Charles Jefferson.... Young Jefferson: "He's gonna shit", "He's gonna kill us" Spicolli: "Is he gonna shit or is he gonna kill us" Jefferson's brother: " first he's gonna shit, then he's gonna kill us"😁

[@brentbeiler7051]

I think I’m in love,that interior!!

[@mtbrdave4086]

Awesome!! Would like to do the same with a ‘77 Z28.

[@rolloutcarlo]

Roadster Shop best in the business!

[@hotrod2321]

Wow that car is awesome. I love the Camaros they did a great job on it.

[@aarongrattafiori617]

Killer build

[@mattspontiacta]

I would love to do the LT5 in my 81 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona 500 pace car., That 79 Z28 rocks 👍

[@shannonshepard5047]

If I had the money this would be the next upgrade to my car.

[@gordocarbo]

Speedo/tach setup looks a lot like the 88-89 C4. Love me a proper blue interior!

[@stuartbrown1961]

I owned a black 79 Z28 from 84 to 87. I built a 383 stroker. Crower cam. Torque manifold, 750 do, Pete Jackson gear drive, Headman headers, 373 posi. The best it ran was a 12.9 at 108

[@The80sCat]

Great looking car - love the wheels. And 700+ horsepower...with t-tops!

[@bigmountain7561]

Hi Shawn Hi Jeremy, you have done what I dreamed up 45 years ago. I always thought that maybe you could run the full frame but had to cut channels into the body. The closest car that I could compare to this build was my 77 Trans Am shot it Mother of Pearl White put a 150 shot of Nitrous with the factory 4 speed on the bone stock carbed 400 Pontiac. It had cut outs but had to pull up onto the sidewalk and slide under to open them. Lol!! Great Video Thank You 🙏

[@AutotopiaLA]

This is such a perfect build in every way. The RS guys are at the top 1% of all builders imo

[@bigmountain7561]

Yes they are, have you heard of Tom Scarpello here in Florida who builds Mustangs. You have to interview him, he’s in the same ballpark as Jeremy from Roadster Shop. Have an Awesome Power Tour, Be Safe and God Bless!!

[@chrislovett6120]

What a beautiful car from my high school days Curious to know why the Wilson’s master cylinder with Baer brakes?