"La Rosa" '70 Camaro with an Italian Heart

[carl63_99]

I posted the first test fit in Mockups.  Since the Aventador is awaiting a few items, I've started on my next project. This is the AMT 1970 Z28 but she's gonna have a Lamborghini V12 stuff in the engine bay. I also will be going slightly more custom, Corvette IRS, shaved marker lights and integrated bumpers. I haven't settled on wheel/tire combo just yet.

[ksnow]

This looks sweet. I will definitely be following.

[espo]

Interesting engine choice. 

[T-Ray]

Funny thing is that General Motors themselves had a similar thought process. Except in that case, it was a Firebird with a Ferrari V12 stuffed into it. The Pontiac Pegasus, something I still find hard to believe was made. 

[beeRS]

Cool idea!  I’m looking forward to seeing this one come together. 
 

I just googled Pontiac Pegasus. I had no idea of the existence of such a car. Wow. 

[NOBLNG]

Great ambition here. It will be interesting to see how it goes.👍😎

[carl63_99]

Wheel and tire choices... So many and yet not sure if anything speaks to me. One pic here shows 5 slot mag wheel on front and American racing rims on the back. Both strong possibilities for the classic look. But, with a Lambo V12, maybe not so classic would be better? I am leaning toward the second one, late generation Corvette one, will show off disk brakes nicely.  Then some other choices below.

[dino246gt]

I think more modern larger diameter wheels with big disc brakes and calipers will suit the Lambo theme more.

If you want to keep it somewhat "vintage" Lambo looking, the old Countach or Miura wheels would look great.

[Bainford]

I was also thinking of Campagnolos from a Miura.  

[dino246gt]

On 5/5/2025 at 1:19 PM, Bainford said:

I was also thinking of Campagnolos from a Miura.  

Those would look awesome!

 

[carl63_99]

As I have several Lamborghini's on my shelf, and spare rims lying around. I tested these options and none of them look as good as a set of Corvette rims I have. Going with that for now.

[carl63_99]

My new motto is, "Where there's a drill, there's a way!"

Sit and look at your project long enough, the modification will reveal itself. So now this 1970 1/2 Camaro has T top roof. Just a little more sanding and fine tuning and this mod will be done.

[carl63_99]

Okay, fine! Lambo wheels it shall be!  I had this set of wheels from the Aoshima Huracan, hoping someday to use them on something. Yielding to pressure, I searched and found low-profile tires that fit them. Didn't know I had 'em, dunno where they came from. But, this will be rolling stock for this project. Now to dig up some good brakes.

[carl63_99]

Brakes came in the other day and man they look sweet!  Got the ride height set already. By flipping the rotors backwards I can easily mount them and the rims on the axles. Also working on subframe connectors.

[carl63_99]

Engine work progresses. Going really slow because I will need all the room I can make when it comes to hooking up the accessories and intake. Speaking of intake, custom ribbing and adjusted intakes are evident.