Is "stance" important?

[mr.4speed]

perfection!!

[dykstra]

1969 ~ A time when the cars stood still and the heads did the spinning.

Awesome pics!!:3gears:

[R68GTO]

1969 ~ A time when the cars stood still and the heads did the spinning.

The look on these guys faces is like "this here's a tasty silver solid lifter Z28 with Cragars and newer sport mirrors. We are the coolest dudes in town - can't be denied!"

[ss427copo]

.....the picture will straighten out!
Here’s s great stance.....

[markinnaples]

Beautiful '69 Jeff

[ss427copo]

Salvatore, from Soudertown, Pa. It’s his ‘69. Most know him as Sam. You know, a goodfellow!

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Thought that Z looked like Sam's car.

[JRC99]

New leaf springs might be in my future. This is with the shocks at max height.

[scuncio]

Bet it rides like a oxcart with max PSI.

[JRC99]

Bet it rides like a oxcart with max PSI.

It's not the smoothest, but I'm young and therefore pay it no mind!

[ss427copo]

Bet it rides like a oxcart with max PSI.

Don’t use them. Kept biting my tongue going over rumble strips in the concrete. Machined shock extensions up top give me the clearance. (Barely)

[L78M22Rag]

Went for a drive tonight and managed to get some decent photos at an old abandoned service station on the reserve. Didn’t know what thread to share them on...

[Postsedan]

Canadian Graffiti, The Sequel...EH!

Starring Helmut Eckert...as Toad!

Dan

[olredalert]

----Great shots of a great car!!!....Bill S

[ss427copo]

My oh my, that car makes my heart skip a beat, almost setting off my implanted defibrillator!

[ss427copo]

Went for a drive tonight and managed to get some decent photos at an old abandoned service station on the reserve. Didn’t know what thread to share them on...

......1,343,537 folks agree!
JerseyJeff

[RPOLS3]

Hey Helmut - how about some more information/pictures of your Chevelle? Looks like a great car for a Members Rides profile!

[Xplantdad]

Hey Helmut - how about some more information/pictures of your Chevelle? Looks like a great car for a Members Rides profile!


Jake, agreed!!

[L78M22Rag]

Ok, I’ll see what I can put together. Thanks for the compliments!

[DougA]

https://www.yenko.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=172738&stc=1&d=1599053917

[9SECONDYENKO]

My 68 Nova,started life as a L-79 4spd

[Xplantdad]

Looks great Ray!

[mockingbird812]

That is a whole lotta BAD going on there!!!! :cool2:

[dykstra]

That is a whole lotta BAD going on there!!!! :cool2:

Agreed:headbang:

[napa68]

I'll play.......

My Dad's 63 SWC

[BLACKLS5]

Here's my 396 4-speed Chevelle...

[Postsedan]

The Cragars are a huge plus :)

Me like.

Dan

[ss427copo]

I'll play.......

My Dad's 63 SWC

........take my money” lololol

[Vortecpro]

Robert McGaffin photos. Car looks better in these than it does in real life:

http://image.popularhotrodding.com/f/27438149+w750+st0/1003phr_19_z+1974_chevrolet_chevelle_two_tons_of_f un+driver_side_front_view.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/hotrod001/PHR%20Photo%20shoot/PHRPhotoShoot080.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/hotrod001/PHR%20Photo%20shoot/PHRPhotoShoot051.jpg

There was a guy who worked at the Mesa proving grounds that had a Chevelle that looked EXACTLY like this one, ran 11.70s in the 80s.

[juliosz]

Tim and Jim should remember this one:

[napa68]

Tim and Jim should remember this one:

you're breaking my heart!

[juliosz]

Sorry Tim. Can't tell you how much I love this car. I've been toying with the idea of putting the original engine back in but every time I drive it and that cam comes in around 4500-5000 I forget all about stock.

[EZ Nova]

Sorry Tim. Can't tell you how much I love this car. I've been toying with the idea of putting the original engine back in but every time I drive it and that cam comes in around 4500-5000 I forget all about stock.

So if "cam comes in around 4500-5000", where do you shift it? how does it run down low?

[juliosz]

It runs about as good as any 427 with a ZL1 cam down low. Things start getting interesting around 4500 and I shift around 6500.

[Astock]

Sorry Tim. Can't tell you how much I love this car. I've been toying with the idea of putting the original engine back in but every time I drive it and that cam comes in around 4500-5000 I forget all about stock.

I agree Paul, a car needs to be exciting. The heads had quite a bit of port work.

I'm glad to see the original black plates back with the car...if I remember right, the plates are written on the front page of the protecto-plate.

[napa68]

I agree Paul, a car needs to be exciting. The heads had quite a bit of port work.

I'm glad to see the original black plates back with the car...if I remember right, the plates are written on the front page of the protecto-plate.

You memory is good!

[DougA]

My 70 LS5 M22 3.31

[300deluxe]

Here is my updated 55 Chevy Stance

[300deluxe]

This is the way the car was one year ago as I bought it...was literally in a barn since 1973

[cruiserofland]

Here is my updated 55 Chevy Stance

Damn it looks sharp! :beers:

[427TJ]

A little off-topic but yes, stance is important. "Nail the stance and you nail the car." I think Pat Ganahl said that.

[ss427copo]

BINGO!
Happy New Year, Bill.

[427TJ]

BINGO!
Happy New Year, Bill.

Happy New Year Jeff!

[67since67]

This has been up in the air for awhile for a thorough chassis cleaning/detailing project. I mounted the TTs because I had them. Dang, I believe I nailed!!
I don't feel the need to order repro bias-plys anytime soon!

Bill W

[dykstra]

That Elco is bad ass!!

[DougA]

Correct stance? Finally figuring out the picture posting thing.

[Lynn]

On cars with radiused wheel wells it is pretty easy; at least in my opinion. Unless the car has "big and little" tires for drag racing, you just match it to the wheel wells. This guy came very close to perfect.

[Dave Rifkin]

Man that's one bad ass Opel GT

[Lynn]

Pretty cool car owned by a helicopter mechanic.

Ford Ztec motor and Subaru 6 speed trans, as well as a boat load of suspension and brake mods. Even has a/c via a mini vintage air in the dash.

Very well engineered.

[It_is_tuff]

Hi all, long time reader of this site, first post. Don't beat me up too bad! This is my high school sweetheart, had it since 1989. Still has the original coil springs. Not sure if it will post.
Mitchell

[Xplantdad]

Beautiful, welcome to the best site on the net! Got a "handle" ? :)

[L78M22Rag]

Hi all, long time reader of this site, first post. Don't beat me up too bad! This is my high school sweetheart, had it since 1989. Still has the original coil springs. Not sure if it will post.
Mitchell

That car has an impressive stance for a 51 year old car on original springs. How many miles does it have? Would like to hear more about your Chevelle. Thanks for posting!

[ss427copo]

WELCOME. You will find the most knowledgeable, friendly and fair "car folks" on this site.
As the Author of this thread, your beauty fits right in! Don't be bashful. Great people, great sponsors.
Jersey Jeff

[It_is_tuff]

Thanks for the kind words guys. The knowledge on this site is 2nd to none. My 70 has 165,000 original miles on it, born with L34, T400, and 12 bolt posi. All have been rebuilt. Has the original green door panels, back seat and package tray, from 1970. All in excellent condition. The bucket seats, carpet, and head liner have been replaced. Build sheet was found glued on drivers door panel, and a GM Transit card was found under the carpet. Crazy thing is OO ordered this car gold with black interior from Wagner Chevrolet in Petersburg, WV per the original order form I have. While waiting he visited a chevy dealer in another town that had a green on green 70 SS 396 Chevelle on the showroom floor that he fell in love with. OO went back to Wagner and wanted to change the color to green on green. Dealer called Chevrolet and informed OO that the car was so far "down the line", they didn't know what color it was gonna be until it came in on the transporter. Kind of a neat aspect with paperwork to back it up.
Thanks again
Mitchell

[tom406]

I didn’t think stance would be possible on a “bowl-mobile” but damned if this one doesn’t have it...

[dykstra]

Wheels might be too modern for this site, but I’ll post anyway.:3gears: Cragars and Torque Thrusts would look great too IMO.

[Xplantdad]

Dave, looks great!!:headbang:

[CanCOPO]

Thanks Scuncio

[scuncio]

You're welcome Tim...still miss that car. Hope China has been treating you well. I'll probably be over there later this year depending on how the COVID situation goes.

[sixt9rsx33]

Factory low dragger...

[dykstra]

Beautiful 442!!

[wannarun70]

A lot of great looking stances here. My 20yr son has a 67 camaro that is all stock and beside new metal interior and drive train are original. Nothing too special 327/210 hp. He loves the 70s look with the big tires in the back and the crazy paint. O yeah shackle kits also. He is going with 15x6 cragers in the front and 15x8 in the rear. The tires he is thinking of getting are the BFGoodrich radial TAs. 205 60r15 for the front and 255 or 265 60r 15s for the rear. Any feedback on the tire shells and stance would be great. Thanks, Mark

[subyman99]

Pic I took last summer Of my 68 z28

Matt

[subyman99]

Do Ramp trucks have “stance” too? 😂

[6t7 camaro]

Both the Z and the ramp truck are awesome! Well done.

[bbbentley]

I want a ramp truck bad. Love that one! Best way to take your car to a cruise in if it isn’t too streetable. Z looks great too

[DougA]

Car cruise at Shrewsbury Pa. Amish Market last Friday.

[mockingbird812]

Grabbed this off of FB....

[67since67]

That is one Bad Azz Nova!!! Time warp!!
Interesting use of '67 Z24 fender flags.

[RPOLS3]

Wheels might be too modern for this site, but I’ll post anyway.:3gears: Cragars and Torque Thrusts would look great too IMO.

I think they look great - you've brought that car a long way.........and it runs like a scalded dog too.

[RPOLS3]

A lot of great looking stances here. My 20yr son has a 67 camaro that is all stock and beside new metal interior and drive train are original. Nothing too special 327/210 hp. He loves the 70s look with the big tires in the back and the crazy paint. O yeah shackle kits also. He is going with 15x6 cragers in the front and 15x8 in the rear. The tires he is thinking of getting are the BFGoodrich radial TAs. 205 60r15 for the front and 255 or 265 60r 15s for the rear. Any feedback on the tire shells and stance would be great. Thanks, Mark

Wheels might be too modern for this site, but I’ll post anyway.:3gears: Cragars and Torque Thrusts would look great too IMO.

You should talk to my brother (goes by dykstra here) he posted pics of his 68 Camaro a few posts up from here. His car started out the same way as your son's - he has had various drivetrain/wheel/tire combos over the years (he has owned since 1988-ish) and would be a good source of what works.

[PeteLeathersac]

Grabbed this off of FB....

Wow stripes, lost Harrell Nova or made to look like one?:hmmm:
:beers:
~ Pete

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[Hrdlx62]

That Nova looks great, love the Kustomags. Would love to find a set for my Chevelle. Somebody needs to repop them.

['69Novajoe]

Mine from Cars and Coffee in May.

[Xplantdad]

Very nice, Joe!:headbang:

[tom406]

This ‘65 Mustang that I was hoping to buy today had absolutely perfect stance. Sigh.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-ford-mustang-183/

[tom406]

I seem to have a type-I’ve posted BaT pics of a ‘65 Comet, a ‘65 Mustang, and now a ‘65 Ranchero, lol. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-ford-ranchero-20/

[300deluxe]

Heres my 55

[mssl72]

Cool car! I have a Glendale Speed Center t-shirt that matches your door.

[Steve Shauger]

Hell yes to the title question. I bought this Z28 over a year ago, and love the car but the stance was horrible. Finally got around to installing springs. Love the stance now. Two pictures before and after.

[67since67]

That's how I remember these cars when new Steve! :biggthumpup:

[napa68]

Hell yes to the title question. I bought this Z28 over a year ago, and love the car but the stance was horrible. Finally got around to installing springs. Love the stance now. Two pictures before and after.
:Can-I-Have-It:

[Rumbleguts396]

High n Dry !!!! Rob

[BJCHEV396]

High n Dry !!!! Rob

Perfect!

[RALLY]

Hell yes to the title question. I bought this Z28 over a year ago, and love the car but the stance was horrible. Finally got around to installing springs. Love the stance now. Two pictures before and after.

Great stance on your Z Steve, nice job. I always been that guy, its about the stance.

[Steve Shauger]

:Can-I-Have-It:

You never know:burnout:

[Rsconv68]

Pretty much the best “Stance” picture I have. It does sit a factory AIM specs now, after junking those “correct” aftermarket mono springs. I got a set of used ones.

[markinnaples]

High n Dry !!!! Rob

Your '69 is one of the coolest looking Day Two Camaro ever.

[Formula455SD]

'70 T/A that I sold a few years ago. IMO this is how an early T/A should sit. It sits better than my current '72..

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[67SS4spd]

Here’s mine

[BJCHEV396]

I lowered my '64 Camino and gave it a forward rake.

[1967 4K]

My 67, I’ve had people tell me it’s a little to high in the rear but I like the look. It has a set of aftermarket mono’s on it I bought from D&R back in 1995.

[napa68]

I just photographed this 71 LT-1 the other morning for my website...

[dykstra]

:headbang:

[BJCHEV396]

My 67, I’ve had people tell me it’s a little to high in the rear but I like the look. It has a set of aftermarket mono’s on it I bought from D&R back in 1995.

Not too high....looks great!

[jeffschevelle]

Heads up! -- Would be a little more dramatic if the concrete was not running down hill to the left :)

[jeffschevelle]

Found a better one!

[Formula455SD]

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[Steve Shauger]

Found a better one!

That car is a beast, and ready to launch at any moment!! Love it...

[67since67]

That car is a beast, and ready to launch at any moment!! Love it...

Bruce needs to do a "Members Rides" on this one...:headbang:

[Formula455SD]

sold earlier this year


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[Formula455SD]

Sold this a couple years ago.. It sat right IMO...

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[67since67]

Sold this a couple years ago.. It sat right IMO...

263043

I'm seeing a pattern here, of your cars "sitting right"...

[dykstra]

That car is a beast, and ready to launch at any moment!! Love it...

To hear it run is a religious experience.:worship:

[dykstra]

Found a better one!

I recognize that beautiful wagon!!:biggthumpup: