Dwayne Klippert is yet another crazy Canadian that we have the pleasure of seeing at events all over the country. Along with pal Grant Reierson, who’s bitchin little Chevy II we featured last week, Dwayne hits as many shows and pro-touring events as he can to not only have fun driving his Camaro but also to show off the abilities of his shop Street Creations, in Calgary. Nothing on this particular Camaro has gone untouched. With body and performance mods up the whazoo, it’s amazing that some of them are so subtle you might not even realize they’ve been made until you’ve stared at this thing for awhile.

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This 1967 Camaro looks ready to pounce sitting in front of the cool industrial backdrop.

Dwayne bought the Camaro in 2001, sat on it for awhile, and took 5 years to perform the complete transformation. That means that this car was Pro-Touring before most folks were really jumping on the bandwagon. It was built to showcase the skill and workmanship of Dwayne’s shop, Street Creations out of Calgary Alberta Canada, where everything but the paint and interior was done in house. When the car rolled off the assembly line in Van Nuys, California back in 1967, it couldn’t have imagined where it’s life would take it. Starting out as a 327 2-barrel car with a glide, A/C, Deluxe Interior, and power steering and brakes, it was surely someones daily driver commute vehicle. It surely isn’t the average commute vehicle now. 

The Nitto NT05s look mean out back, but are no match for the power the stroked LS3 is capable of making.

With 416 cubic inches of stroked LS3 under the hood, filled with all the goodies from Callies and Weisco, and topped off with a set of CNC ported Trick Flow heads, it’s one potent beast naturally aspirated. Add the increased airflow from the Procharger D1SC, with dual hidden intercoolers, and this sucker will roast the tires at will, in any gear.

We couldn’t afford to paint an engine compartment this smooth. The machine work on the intake and such is awesome.

One of our favorite things about the engine compartment in this car, besides the fact that EVERYTHING has been smoothed and filled to perfection, is the ultra trick induction system. If you just glanced at this car while walking by you would never guess that there is a ProCharger under the hood feeding two hidden intercoolers and then subsequently the 416 inch LS3. Looking at the air intake system it looks like a nice cold air kit thanks to a completely stealth installation of the charge piping in the system. An Aeromotive Fuel System and Rick’s Tank work together to get all the fuel that ProCharger needs so that it can make maximum horsepower. Ron Davis provided the radiator, fans, and shroud to keep it cool.

Tons of people walk right by without realizing there is a ProCharger under the hood. That’s because the air inlet system looks so much like a late model col air kit that nobody expects it to be hiding the outlets to TWO intercoolers.

Hooker Super Comp LS Retrofit Headers, custom exhaust, and Dynomax mufflers expel the hot gasses that are the result of all the horsepower. Backing up the built, supercharded LS3 stroker is a Tremec TKO-600 5-speed stick. A McLeod twin disc clutch, flywheel, scattershield, and hydraulic clutch parts get the power from the engine to the trans. Moving rearward, a bullet proof Currie 9″ housing has been polished before stuff it full of Currie 31 spline axles and a Strange Polished third member and Track Lock differential with 3:70 rear gears. The rear suspension consists of a DSE Quadralink system that sends power through a set of Boze wheels and 315 Nitto NT05 tires. Stopping happens thanks to 13 inch Baer brakes on all 4 corners. 

The 5 spoke Boze wheels combine classic and modern cues, and frame the big Baer brakes perfectly.

Up front a Wayne Due replacement subframe, featuring C4 Corvette suspension components, replaces the factory subframe and provides all the grip that Dwayne can handle while shaving valuable weight off the front of the car as well. The adjustability of the system allows him to fine tune it to his driving style or track conditions.

The Wayne Due front subframe features C4 Corvette suspension that, like everything else he could get his hand on, was polished by Dwayne.

Although Dwayne picked up the car in 2001, it didn’t get it’s chance at glory until 2005 when the entire rebirth began. It was blasted to bare metal, any rust was repaired, and almost 15 body modifications were made. Some of them are more obvious than others. You may have noticed the custom lower front valance, but did you also notice that the rockers and fenders were extended 1.5 inches to make the lines flow smoother and keep the bottom of the car extra clean to the eye?

The little details abound on this car. Like the round front driving/park lamps that look like those you would find on a 1969 Camaro, but moved outboard so you know it’s custom and not just a bolt on affair. Certain elements have been shaved, like the trunk lock, factory cowl vents, pinch welds, etc. Even the rear spoiler got attention with custom shaping and filling.

I’m a Camaro freak. And I say that because I’m normally not cool with body mods on one. The front valance on Dwayne’s Camaro is far from tstock, but I dig it anyway. The paint combo, with factory style bumblebee stripes, is the perfect mix of old and new.

And don’t forget the flush mounted tail lights, frenched reverse lights, custom exhaust and flush mount gas cap out back. Also note the sharp body lines on the quarter that show the attention to detail when it came to finishing the body in preparation for the PPG paint and clear.

Getting the flush mounted tail lights to fit like this is a lot more than a bolt in affair.

Inside Dwayne and his crew at Street Creations kept on with more and more mods. A roll bar, custom seating, tons of gauges, and a completely molded steel dash are just some of the things you’ll notice. Like all the Canadians we know, Dwayne is all about a big stereo as well and there is a complete system hidden and carefully placed throughout the interior. 

Every available gauge from Autometer was used on the interior, but the layout is such that it doesn’t look like too much, which is often the case with this many gauges.

While so much of the dash and console look like stock 1967 Camaro pieces, it’s the details that make the difference. Cup holders, touch screens, and door switches fill the console. The most obvious custom detail, and the one that had to take a ton of time, is the giant Tach and Speedo in what first appears to be the factory dash bezel. Upon closer inspection you realize that some serious work went into making this one this smooth.

Speedo, Tach, Shift Light, Turn Signal Indicators, and a High Beam Indicator were all added to the one off dash bezel built by the crew at Street Customs.

The top plate of the console looks like something Chevrolet would have built had they thought of cupholders in 1967.

Even the factory pedals have been massaged, and not just for looks. Note how the heights of all three pedals have been adjusted so that they work in tandem on the autocross course.

Pedal placement is critical on the autocross and roadcourse. The pedals in this one were spaced and adjusted to be as comfortable on the track as they are on the street.

The trunk, like the rest of the car, has also been touched. Clean doesn’t begin to describe the upholstery and trim work inside, and all of it hides the fact that the car holds a big tire thanks to a clean minitub job out back. The cage has been tucked for easy access and storage, the subwoofer is hidden under the package tray, and billet hinges from

We would gladly fill the trunk with our luggage and road trip this beast across the country.

Dwayne Klippert has built a car anyone would be proud to own, and in a way that showcases the great work he and his team are capable of at Street Customs. At the same time, he didn’t sacrifice what he wanted just to build a car that would be cookie cutter enough for every customer to appreciate. We commend him on that, and are also glad that we get to see this car driven. And driven hard for that matter. Regardless of the event, the engine in this particular Camaro is running as fast as Dwayne’s mouth, and that’s pretty damn fast. Dwayne is one of those guys that is always the life of the party and super fun to be around. His Camaro is much the same.

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