Forum: Technical & Restoration
05-16-2009, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,489
Re: Camaro drag link issues
Parts are on the way from Steve's Camaro's in San Bruno. Maybe this thing will feel better at speed now with correct parts.
Thanks Dave.
Barry
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
05-15-2009, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,489
Re: Camaro drag link issues
Ramair, I looked at the Chevelle drag links and yes it is the same. The problem is the Camaro tie rods set too far into the link causing it to hit the idler and pitman during a full sweep of the...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
05-15-2009, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,489
Camaro drag link issues
I am replacing all the steering components in my drag car 69 Camaro. The old drag link has studs on both ends for the idler and pitman. The new unit has holes only. The reason I pulled the old unit...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
05-15-2009, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,143
69 camaro drag link
I am rebuilding everything in the front end, The photo's show the drag link with studs.... That came out of the racecar and the new drag link for a 69 also. What the hell is the one with studs?? I...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
03-03-2009, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,502
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
03-03-2009, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,502
Re: 4296
Thanks Mr70. It's just collecting dust here. Hopefully someone needs it.
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
03-03-2009, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,502
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I have GM Holley carb, 3955205 date coded 1503. I believe the 4 digits are over the counter replace or? What is this carb worth please. I have it disassembled but have all parts.
Barry
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Forum: Other Muscle
03-02-2009, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 22,726
Re: 08 Cobra Jets in Pomona
Under Index Horsepower Increase Index Change
1.150-1.299 1.25% -.05
1.300-1.399 2.25% -.10
1.400-or greater 3.25% -.15
(immediate change)
Anything over 1.15 triggers an auto review and a...
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Forum: Other Muscle
03-02-2009, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 93,318
Re: 69 Camaro...not stock or a Supercar
That is the engine that should be in the new Camaro. That will get Ford's attention. Have fun in Detroit. Is that a shop pad I see behind the Camaro?? Just putting the finishing touches on mine,...
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Forum: Other Muscle
03-02-2009, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 124
Views: 93,318
Re: 69 Camaro...not stock or a Supercar
Very nice Charley. Look me up at Sac raceway testing or any of the big races. I would love to see it close up. What year is the motor?
Barry Polley 758 A/SA Benicia Ca.
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Forum: Other Muscle
02-21-2009, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 22,726
Re: 08 Cobra Jets in Pomona
GN, No apology needed. I didn't explain my statement very well. I think it is really cool that Ford is able to do this with the economic disaster. Just wish GM and Mopar had planned and had their...
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Forum: Other Muscle
02-20-2009, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 22,726
Re: 08 Cobra Jets in Pomona
GN, I was refering to years past paper cars gemerated by Shelby and others. But now it looks like GM has axed the performance division today... Oh well, back to the shop.
Barry
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Forum: Other Muscle
02-19-2009, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 22,726
Re: 08 Cobra Jets in Pomona
I can only hope they get some HP added to their cars. Talk about bad timing for GM. Think we can squeeze some of that bail out money into the new Camaro?? If Shelby can pull off getting their cars...
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Forum: Other Muscle
02-18-2009, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 22,726
Re: 08 Cobra Jets in Pomona
Rob, I was not in Pomona as John Calvert stated. Make no mistake Ford is back but who can poice them? It is a very Hi Tech Factory Race Car and right now the only police they have is Ford...
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
10-16-2008, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 15,334
Re: B/SA '69 COPO Camaro sets National Record
Been a while since I posted here... Thanks Rob.
I have earlier 427 A Cam specs for interested parties. One of these cams in your cars would tend to blow the tires off but some small changes would...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
06-02-2006, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 762
Interior help
I am replacing the door panels in my 69 Camaro Stocker and my sons 69 also. I purchased the door panels minus the upper steel . What is the trick for attaching the cardboard to the steel ?
Thanks...
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
10-03-2004, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,074
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
10-03-2004, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,074
Re: Grumpy Jenkins/Dave CONNOLY 6.669 @207.30
Fast conditions, 440ft elevation corrected. Most of the comp teams were complaining about early runs and cold track temps @52 deg and that meant a couple of spinouts and shutoffs from unsafe track...
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
10-02-2004, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,434
Re: Ken Montromery Hemi video
Sam, Now that sounds cool! I will have to see it. We are working with Jackson Bros Videos -- in car cam. Jeff, the son of Sonny Jackson crews with us and races too. Differant angles + the incar...
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
09-30-2004, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 10,504
Re: NHRA - Stick vs Auto
Ok I am happy now! NHRA has voted for no changes for 2005 and get more input for future changes. VOTE !!!We have the power. My hat is off to the commitee and no more stressing over rumor BS. Now...
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
09-29-2004, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 10,504
Re: NHRA - Stick vs Auto
Rob's right, they are pushing for the pro show with less maintenance classes. I have sent numerous e-mails asking them to reconsider or at least give the lower class cars a weight break for auto. ...
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
09-28-2004, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 10,504
NHRA - Stick vs Auto
Well, NHRA has enhanced us again ! Combining the Auto and Stick classes and changing weight per HP. Whats next ? Combine FI and Carbs?? Wearing me out I tell ya... The truck guys are already...
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
08-20-2004, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 15,744
Re: S/SS @ Sonoma
Larry, The gasket we had them look at is .330 out of the box. I will measure it after testing on the 6th to see what it compresses to after a couple of fuel and heat cycles.
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
08-17-2004, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 15,744
Re: S/SS @ Sonoma
Yea, thats the one. I guess not on the 69 Camaro 427 so far. Like the Hemi Nascar for NHRA Stock they just..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif found paper work on. I am...
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
08-14-2004, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 15,744
Re: S/SS @ Sonoma
Thats neat, did you get to see any racing? I was in your State last year- 2002 and 03, 6 times total. I did the specifications on 3 new American LaFrance 110 ft Aerials and saw them through the build...
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