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Those traction bars look tiny compared to the rectangular type bars on the later Camaro's. How effective were they?

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The Nickey bars were basically a band-aid developed for the early Chevy II/V8 conversions. When the Camaro came out with its weak Chevy II type single-leafs it just cried out for traction bars. They probably were a big help over the stock single traction arm on performance Camaros (327/275, 396, Z/28), especially modified cars such as the 427 conversions.

Anyone know what Bill Jenkins did for traction devices on his first '67 L78 Camaro that won Indy?

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Here's what Nickey traction bars looked like for the then-new '67 Camaro (with 427 conversion). Bars were originally designed for Chevy II with V8 conversions by Bill Thomas, etc. Other shops made similar bars for early Camaros.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ctionBars1.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ctionBars2.jpg

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Those are the exact same bars I had on my L79 car back in 66..........Cool!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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The 4 deg wedge changes the pinion angle. They are avalilable in 2 or 4 deg. The idea is to get the rubber snubber closer to the spring....I have a set in the garage if you want to see a picture....also the good traction bars come with "J" bolts. The others are crap.

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Can I have the Z ?

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Lakewood J-Bolt bars.........


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...lakewood22.jpg

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Also, I noticed they're "chopping-off" the rear part of the bar now. I don't ever remember seeing that done in years past. You can find the vintage bars on ebay from time to time. I would get the ones that are not chopped off......the older ones look like this from behind....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/PB110027.jpg

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Nice setup Jeff. What size tires/wheels you sporting there?

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Lakewoods were built long and short desighns, the long style J bolts were more spendy and most guys bought the standard length Lakewoods, with J bolts or just used the stock leaf bolts.

I have a few diff old sets as I dig old bars, the ones I still want are the old Ground Grabber bars or thats what we called them anyway, the 3 piece flat stock bars with holes drilled in them. anyone have set let me know.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Darren, Thanks! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

The tires are L60-15's on 8 inch Cragars. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gifwhat the backspace is BUT....it's close to the rolled-back wheel molding! lolololo

As for the 4 degree wedge in the traction bar, they literally takes all that space between the rubber snubber and where it hits away. On my Camaro you'd be lucky to get a piece of paper between the two points https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif spring wrapup here https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...n_100_1124.jpg

Jeff x2 (maybe 3!)

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You really have a nice setup on that car. The rake is perfect. You ever gonna give Bruce a full write up and pics on this car for Members Rides. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gifOr are you going to continue to post random photos... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif