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Procharged 68 Camaro

Procharged 68 Camaro

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Procharger F1X Supercharger Installation on a 1968 Chevy Camaro

This 1968 Chevy Camaro underwent an exciting transformation here at JEP Autoworks. The build features a Procharger F1X supercharger paired with a 496 cubic inch motor. Delivering an estimated 1000 horsepower at the flywheel, this setup blends incredible power with reliable street performance. Modern fuel injection, air conditioning, and power steering make the car both comfortable and extremely capable.

Initial Fabrication and Intercooler Installation

We started by mounting the intercooler and fabricating boost tubes for maximum efficiency. At the same time, we began fitting the front section of the 8.50 legal roll cage to meet strict safety regulations. During this process, our team mocked up the charge pipe to the intake using 1 5/8″ .120 DOM tubing. Careful clearance checks ensured the front down bars fit perfectly with no interference.

Progress Toward Paint and Interior Fabrication

Although some time has passed since our last update, steady progress continues. The Camaro is now in paint prep, and all interior fabrication is complete. Every step moves the project closer to final assembly and delivery.

Quarter Panel and Wheel Tub Repairs

Another shop had previously replaced the quarter panels, but unfortunately, the installation was incorrect. The passenger side sat 2″ forward of center, and the driver’s side was 1″ too far back. We cut, repositioned, and realigned both panels to restore proper fitment.

The original wheel tubs also lacked the space needed for the planned wide tires. To correct this, we sectioned the quarters for clearance and recentered the tubs. New steel tubs were fabricated from scratch, correcting the poor original placement that caused interference. This upgrade ensures proper tire clearance and matches the Camaro’s lowered stance.

Trunk and Custom Fuel Cell Fabrication

With the quarter panels corrected, we shifted focus to the trunk area. Fabrication included sheet metal finishing and the creation of a custom 15-gallon fuel cell. The pump sits inside the tank, with all lines routed out the top for clean packaging. For easy maintenance, we built an access panel into the trunk floor, allowing service of the pump and lines without tank removal. Though final welding remains, the fuel cell has been mocked up and fitted securely.

Undercarriage Preparation and Bedliner Application

After finishing the trunk, we prepped the undercarriage for protection. To apply the Armadillo Bedliner, we enclosed the Camaro in a temporary spray booth, jokingly called the “Ebola tent.” Armadillo was chosen for its durability and smooth finish, which also simplifies cleaning.

We then painted the trunk area in semi-flat black single-stage paint as a foundation for the interior. Eventually, this space will be insulated with Dynamat before receiving the completed interior trim.

Bodywork and Paint Preparation

Bodywork focused heavily on correcting imperfections in the quarter panels. The doors had been re-skinned by another shop with subpar results, so our team reshaped and refined them extensively. Once corrected, we smoothed the doors and prepped the jambs for paint.

The customer selected Butter Nut Yellow, a striking factory shade that highlights the Camaro’s classic lines. Door jambs received paint first, with the remainder of the car scheduled for a full respray. This approach ensures consistent color without harsh cut lines.

Final Touches: Window Net Installation and Delivery

To meet safety requirements, we fabricated and installed a custom window net. Functionality and convenience guided the design, allowing the net to be removed easily for street driving.

While not every detail is fully complete, the customer plans to finish the remaining items independently. We take great pride in the craftsmanship that went into this build. Soon, this Procharger-equipped Camaro will hit the streets, turning heads with its blend of power, precision, and timeless style.

Then prepped and painted the door jambs. The rest of the jamb will be painted when the rest of the car is painted since there is no solid cut off line.
The quarter panels were the most time consuming pieces trying to get them to look perfect.
Both doors were re-skinned at some point, and poorly done. There was a ton of body work to both doors
We made a ebola tent around the car on one of our lifts so we could spray our Armadillo Bed Liner all under the Camaro.
Since we were done in the trunk, we sprayed the trunk area with semi-flat single stage black
another angle of the trunk. Eventually this will be all covered with dynamat and interior.
The Armadillo bedliner was chosen since we do so many bedliners and the durability of it was just un surpassed. Makes a great contrast to everything else that will be installed under the car and makes for easy clean up.
The idea is that the fuel pump will be inside the fuel cell and all the lines will exit atop the cell – hence the need for the access panel
Custom aluminum fuel cell – appx 15 Gal. There will be an access panel on the fuel cell itself where the fuel pump will be inside the tank. We have not final welded it yet
Its sorta hard to see what we’re doing here, but the idea is that the fuel cell will fit under this floor and there will be an access panel to get to the cell, fuel pump, lines without having to drop the tank.
you can see the rough welding done at this point and making a filler panel
This is the kind of thing that really needs to be done right the first time
This pic shows the updated wheel tubs. The originals were installed way too low as if we wanted to lower the car (which we plan on doing so) the tires would have rubbed. here you can see we made steel wheels tubs from scratch.
You can see us sectioning the quarters to gain the clearance needed for the big tires and also making sure they are centered.

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1968 Camaro project