This view shows the instrument panel cross brace that also ties the cowl to the frame. The floor pans are now roughed in.

It can't be a speedster with out a solid tonneau cover. This fiberglass cover was hand formed and laid by Phil and his crew.

With the exterior and interior sheet metal work now completed, the SuperSpeedster goes into the paint shop for final bodywork. From there it gets a base coat of primer and hours of hand sanding, followed by more priming and sanding until the body is glass-smooth.

Because the SuperSpeedster is going to be equipped with a Motion 540 big block with Kinsler Cross Ram injection, the Stinger hood had to be modified by cutting and adding four inches to the scoop's height.

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Phil trial fits the gauge cluster assembly into the leather-padded instrument panel. Phil chose Auto Meter gauges with white characters over black. The gray leather pads have contrasting yellow stitching.

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Back in the paint shop, the body goes on the rotisserie for painting. The Motion Yellow paint lays on as a base coat with four layers of clear. Each layer of clear is hand rubbed before the next coat is applied.

With the engine compartment painted and cherried, it's time to slip the Motion 540 big block engine hooked to the Tremec five speed into the cradle. The crew is careful not to nick the paint as the assembly slips into place.

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The Motion independent rear suspension with a Dana 44-4 Hydra-Lok speed sensing limited-slip differential is the same as used in the SuperCoupe. It's more than capable of handling the brutal torque of the powerful 540 big block.

The rear of the SuperSpeedster with its flared fenders is ten inches wider than the stock Camaro. The charcoal Motion center stripe runs the length of the car, including the interior.

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The awesome Kinsler Cross Ram electronic fuel injection dominates the engine compartment. Up front is a Billet Specialties Tru Trak serpentine belt and pulley arrangement. Most of the plumbing for the brakes, air conditioning and other accessories will be hidden behind the fender wells.

Now the Motion SuperSpeedster is beginning to take on its final form. The Be-Cool aluminum radiator is fitted in the core support and the front end has been installed. The engine compartment is super sanitary.