Larry Valeriano's Labor of Love When he was young, Larry was taught the basics of car repair by his dad. A generation later, Larry had a son, Alex, and wanted to pass his knowledge on to him. So when Alex was 14, father and son started shopping for a project car that wasn't too far gone, but was in need of a proper restoration.
Through a co-worker, Larry found a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS that was perfect for their project. This late first-generation Camaro (built in September 1969) needed body and mechanical work, since the previous owner had lost interest in the restoration.
Starting From the Ground Up They aimed to restore the Camaro into a daily driver. Alex was a student at the Berks Career and Technology Center in nearby Oley, Pennsylvania, with a good knowledge of welding. But it was his father who gave him the hands-on experience he needed when they replaced a rear quarter panel. And a father's love of cars was quickly passed on to his son.
The Right Tools for the Job For four years, the two used Eastwood automotive paints and coatings to restore every visible part, from front to rear.
Memories to Last a Lifetime And finally they were done. In spring, Alex proudly drove the Camaro to school in time for graduation. Today, father and son say, "We couldn't have done it without Eastwood!"
