SC69SAM's 69 Z...

[Belair62]

Bought in 2000 as a small project. Never owned a camaro before. Car came with original trans, rear and a 1970 LT1 motor in it. I located a November of 1968 block for it and began to build a real 302. Body and paint was done by a real good friend and long time drag racer and body man, Court Nelson. Motor and trans work was performed by Pete Suriano from Petes Automotive in Pottstown. While not a frame off there is extensive time and effort on many little things that I picked up from this site and read in Jerry MacNeishs book. Bob Harris and Craig at Camaro Specialities in Buffalo helped the project also. We as a family enjoy this car and usually make most of the local car shows. I prefer day-2 trim because that is how we always had our cars in the old days. I have all the correct componets to put this car in stock trim if desired. Have to also thank Don White for helping me achieve the Day-2 look with vintage NOS tires and wheel combinations, along with some good ideas. Everybody here has contributed to my cause. Car is fathom green with a dark green interior. Interior is all original except carpets and dash pad. 7000 rpm tach with a short spoiler. (No X codes). It is an 11D of 1968 car. Flat original hood.
Thanks!

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[Mr70]

Absolutely Cool!
I expected nothing less,coming from Sam. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Chevy454]

Nice, nice, nice...did it get anything done to it before it left Berger? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Mr. T]

Being a Z owner myself, I only have one thing to say....AWESOME!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Born30YrsLate]

Super cool car Sam!...

[MosportGreen66]

Sam-- It has been a pleasure talking with you these past couple weeks especially. Have nothing but good things to say about you and your Camaro! Great Guy, Beautiful Car!

Sam-- Post some pictures of the car with the Drag 500 slicks! I drool when I see that one!

[Xplantdad]

Sam,

I think your car is http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif. I like it "Day 2'ed"...and I really like the green. You've got the stance nailed perfectly.

I hope all is well with your son! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[DarrenX33]

Alright that's my buddy!!!

Sam I said it before and I'll say it again. Your car is awesome. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Belair62]

He couldn't send me interior pics...the night before he spilled sCRAPple all over it

[DarrenX33]

LOL! Yep and Cheesteak stains on the console I'll bet. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[GTO_DON]

[ QUOTE ]
He couldn't send me interior pics...the night before he spilled sCRAPple all over it

[/ QUOTE ] I wiped the stains off!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[GTO_DON]

I have these firestones for sale now!! Anyone? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[GTO_DON]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gifNice car Sam http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Belair62]

how much ?

[GTO_DON]

I will let you have them for 400 buckaroos Bob! New tubes also.

[JoeG]

Very http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif car Sam---Luv those Chrome Rev. Wheels/Drag 500s...
Sam,--Is that a Micro oven door right below the Camaro emblem??
Bob,I think 1 BUCKAROO = $10 US http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/attachments/134516-sam.JPG

[Jeff Murphy]

Bob,

You should grab these fronts too:

Drag 500 fronts (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=66481&item=7968100 522&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW)

[Salvatore]

Thanks Guys for the compliments! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Salvatore]

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Nice, nice, nice...did it get anything done to it before it left Berger? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[/ QUOTE ]No, Don't think so. Called Berger about 5X no paper work. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Steve Shauger]

Sam your car is a great example of what you would see racing at Front St, back in the day. Very well done, with an awesome look.

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[Salvatore]

Thats where we raced them. Delaware ave. also! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Schonyenko2]

I do like those rs Z's. Very nice Sam. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[DaJudge]

Nice Z Sam. Hope to see it again this season http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Kim_Howie]

Sam, Nothing like day-2. I love that color interior COOL car Kim http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif PS say hello to Jerry for me.

[Verne_Frantz]

Standout looking car Sam! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Love the Green AND the Day-2. Looked real cool at Vargo with the slicks!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

And knowing Pete did the motor....I know how good it runs!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Salvatore]

Thanks Verne, The fellow that did the body and paint works with Ronnie.

[KENNY_PASCOE]

COOL CAR SAM... HOPE TO SEE YOU AT SPRING CARLISLE. KP

[TDW]

Sam, It sure is a nice car.Cool color too.

[hvychev]

Sammy is a cool old dude with a cooler car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif I want to see that thing in person!

Sam put a Hurst T handle on that bad boy! BTW I really dig the chrome reverse! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[bbbenny]

i saw sam;s car in person at the vargo reunion last year in quakertown,pa. ol ex dragstrip. the car was done very nice. to bad berger got rid of their paper work. sam it;s time to do some hunting, on the history of that Z!!!!! bbbenny http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[Salvatore]

T-handle is coming, Frank! Got to be the right one.(white plastic or fuzzy) Benny I spent alot of time hunting with NOT much to report. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Sam... its also refreshing to see a flat hood and no cross ram unit! Again-- Well Done!

[camarojoe]

Very cool looking Z Sam, I agree the flat hood and open element looks cool, as does the fathom green paint, walnut wheel, and vinyl top. Neat combo. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[DarrenX33]

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Sam... its also refreshing to see a flat hood

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No doubt. I've got 2 waiting for repaint day. The pair cost me almost the same as the price of a DVD. Look for these to start going up in price next. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Mr70]

Well then stop buying Adult DVD's.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[427TJ]

Day 2: http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

Skinny Cragars: http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

The whole car: http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[GM-26]

Sam,
Your car is two thumbs up! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
We have the same taste!
What size and brand tires are on the car? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Salvatore]

775 B.F. Goodrich on the front (Coker Repops) L60/15 bias on the back. (original) I now have a set of L60/15 RWL Goodyears on the back. (NOS) Awsome tires I got from GTO DON. Thanks! Sam

[GM-26]

Do you have the raise white letters mounted on the outside? Have any new pictures with these tires?

[Salvatore]

Mounted on the outside! Look great! I will send someone some pictures. Thanks, Sam

[427TJ]

I checked Coker's site and saw that they offer that 775 tire in a 3/8 redline (see picture). Redlines might be better on a pre-69 car since white letters were replacing redlines as the performance-look tire. (Blackwalls are always 'correct' in this case.) Hmmm, 15x4 Cragars with 775 redlines up front and 15x7 Cragars with a G70 redline in back. Might look good on, say, a '67 RS/SS 396...?

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[Salvatore]

DO IT! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[427TJ]

I was thinking that Bruce/Xplantdad might need a Day 2 set of wheels and tires for his new '66 SS 396 Chevelle. You listening Bruce???

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Yeah, I just might have to do the skinny Cragars/redlines thing with my car. I love that look. Sam, your Z probably still turns corners decently since it's a small-block. I wonder how sluggish those 775's would be with an iron 396 pushing down on them? Probably howl like a sick hound dog. But skinny fronts is about going straight, isn't it!

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[Salvatore]

The 775's are 27.40" tall. They do rub on the bottom back bolt that attaches the wheel well moldings. The offset on the rims is not enough. I suggest you try 640/15's either Firestones or Goodrich from Coker. They are a little shorter. L/60's you may need a 1/2" spacer with 7" rims, unless deep dish are used. But it IS about going straight! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[427TJ]

Thanks Sam, I was wondering about the backspacing on the 7-inch Cragars. I don't like it when they stick out too far in back. I have a pair of brand-new 15x6 S/S wheels that I bought from Summit a few years ago and they have a 3 3/8" backspace. The 7s come in a 4 1/8 or 2 1/4 backspace and I'd think the 4 1/8 would look better and not stick out but they'd probably rub the inner fender well, even with a G70. I've also thought about running 6-inch wheels all around (a-la Day 2 in 1967) with bigger tires in back--like G70s in back, E70s (or smaller) up front. I wish I had a buddy who owned a tire store so I could mix/match before spending any cash! (Don't we all?)

[Xplantdad]

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I was thinking that Bruce/Xplantdad might need a Day 2 set of wheels and tires for his new '66 SS 396 Chevelle. You listening Bruce???

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All in good time Bill! I gotta get the 3:73 posi installed first!

This Chevelle handles really well with the redlines...I'll have to attribute it to the front and rear swaybars, I guess....The handling really surprised me!

I've already got about 30 "really nice car" from people pulling up next to me...in just a day and a half!

[Belair62]

Read the fine print on the bill of sale...you have to send me more money each time someone tells you that

[Xplantdad]

Yea sure Bob...No Habla englais...je ne parle pas "Amreicane". http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Whatcha talking about Willis? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[DarrenX33]

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I wish I had a buddy who owned a tire store so I could mix/match before spending any cash! (Don't we all?)

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My problem to. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[firstgenaddict]

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T-handle is coming, Frank! Got to be the right one.(white plastic or fuzzy) Benny I spent alot of time hunting with NOT much to report. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

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Damn I had forgotten about the Velvet hurst T handles... That would be WAY http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

By the way ...Love the paint on the Z

[budnate]

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T-handle is coming, Frank! Got to be the right one.(white plastic or fuzzy) Benny I spent alot of time hunting with NOT much to report. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

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Damn I had forgotten about the Velvet hurst T handles... That would be WAY http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

By the way ...Love the paint on the Z

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[DarrenX33]

Bud time to shave your hands.

[BlownAway]

very nice 69...


OK thats enough sneak peeks at BLOWN AWAY's car anyhow....I have all the pics and info to feature it in a while !!

[GTO_DON]

I THOUGHT THIS TREAD WAS ABOUT SAM'S Z28. WHATS THIS ALL ABOUT?

[427TJ]

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You just can't beat Cragars, especially skinnies with ribbed front-runners. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif


Sam, now we need to see current pictures of your Z with the L60s out back and the Rallys.

[Salvatore]

I will work on it!