Goolsby Customs Reworks 1970 Camaro for Owner

Owners of classic Camaros considering a custom restyle can see how integrated bodywork and modern chassis parts fit together.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Car Culture

Close view of a classic muscle car's red fender and flush glass with a smooth integrated bumper line and a billet door handle in a clean shop bay. — Goolsby Customs unveiled a reworked 1970 Chevrolet Camaro for owner Pam Moss at SEMA, integrating its bumpers into the bodywork and fitting modern Lokar billet door handles. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Goolsby Customs built a customized 1970 Chevrolet Camaro for Pam Moss, unveiled on the Tuesday morning of SEMA in the Roadster Shop booth. The build integrates the bumpers into the body and fits modern Lokar billet electric door handles and flush-mounted glass.

Why it matters

A build that blends factory lines with modern hardware and chassis upgrades shows how a classic muscle car can be reworked for daily driving and performance without losing its original shape. For owners of vintage Camaros, it offers a reference for what is involved in a full custom restyle, from bodywork to suspension and brakes.

The 1970 Camaro rides on an RS SPEC Series chassis with Penske double-adjustable coilovers and Baer 14-inch Pro Plus brakes. Its bumpers are integrated into the body, and a molded sheetmetal rear spoiler was fabricated for the car.

The players

Goolsby Customs

A custom shop known for restyling classic American muscle cars, including this integrated-bodywork 1970 Camaro build.

Roadster Shop

A performance and custom vehicle builder whose booth hosted the Camaro unveiling at SEMA.

Pam Moss

The owner for whom the 1970 Camaro was built as a personal ride, and who also owns a pair of Camaros.

The details

Goolsby's team reworked the bumpers so they sit inside the bodywork rather than protruding, and metalworked the factory GM cowl induction hood until it looked balanced from top and bottom. Modern Lokar billet electric door handles were grafted into the body and the glass was flush-mounted, while a molded rear spoiler was integrated into the sheetmetal. The team's priority shifted toward getting Pam Moss behind the wheel and cruising as quickly as possible.

Camaro unveiled Tuesday morning of SEMA in the Roadster Shop booth, on November 3, 2026.
The ultimate build for the car is expected to come next.

The Home Front

Custom restorations like this one sit within the broader car culture market for classic muscle cars that combine period styling with modern performance parts. The build reflects a trend of owners commissioning shop-level restyles rather than standard factory-spec restorations.

If you own a classic Camaro considering a restyle, plan a budget that covers bodywork, suspension, and brake upgrades as separate line items. Have any electrical work on door handles or wiring handled by a licensed professional.

The takeaway

Integrated bodywork and modern hardware can transform a 1970 Camaro while keeping its original silhouette recognizable. Keep documentation of any custom fabrication so future owners and insurers can see exactly what was changed.