n the world of custom car building, there are a lot of terms that get thrown around to categorize certain styles and types of vehicles. The idea of “Day Two” projects is the only way to fly for many enthusiasts who value the importance of modifying their vehicles using only period-correct OEM and aftermarket components. This type of build can be very rewarding but can also pose a substantial challenge while sourcing the right parts for the job.

Recently, we met up with Chas Swanenburg of Long Beach, California, who just finished up a beauty of a ’67 Camaro build. “My dad was always a car guy—mainly classic Porsches though,” Chas says. “He always used to drag me to swap meets and shows as a kid, so I learned to appreciate the hunt. One night my wife and I were watching the movie Remember the Titans and I commented about the main character Gary’s Camaro on screen. My wife asked if I knew what the exact color of the car was because she thought it was nice. ‘Granada Gold,’ I answered. The very next morning, I happened to run a search on available Camaros on Craigslist and I couldn’t believe what turned up.”