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This was taken a couple days after I took delivery. Note that the "custom exterior" pieces weren't even installed yet.
http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/1...sobayctr1a.jpg

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Wow Joe, you were right on it. Literally Day-2 at its finest. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Here's my 71 Z.

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Set that idle back a bit Frankie. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

http://imgur.com/NhUKU.jpg

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That 71Z just looks tough.

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This was taken a couple days after I took delivery. Note that the "custom exterior" pieces weren't even installed yet.
http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/1...sobayctr1a.jpg

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You just have to love those Novas.Great look back then Joe,perfect.

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[/ QUOTE ]Thanks, it only took me 19 years to talk the original owner into selling to me.That's original paint except for the L88 hood. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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L88 hoods RULE! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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That Z is PERFECT. Please don't put split bumpers on it, it's GREAT just the way it is.

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The Z looks great. Those cars had large wheel wells out back unlike a lot of other cars. I think a larger wheel well looks nice. The fender lip front and back are both above the center body line. I dig it.


Tommy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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[/ QUOTE ]I personally like the straight bumper look best. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/attachments/449595-71z.jpg

Looks great for sure!

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I second the straight bumper look! Leave it on there.

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I too always liked the full bumper.

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I found these cool Pro Stock pics over on the Yellow Bullet
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...68/RMP7101.jpg

Wouldn't some of these be cool at the Supercar Reunion?

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...68/RMP7062.jpg

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...68/RMP7059.jpg

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The Green Early-'70's Camaro pictured above is really one sharp machine! I just love those particular cars with L-88 hoods on them. They just really look natural on those cars. It's a shame that Chevrolet never put any kind of neat fresh-air or scooped-type hood on those 1970-74 Z/28 Camaros. One of the few Musclecars that just had a flat hood no matter what engine came in them. What a downer!

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I found these cool Pro Stock pics over on the Yellow Bullet
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...68/RMP7101.jpg

Wouldn't some of these be cool at the Supercar Reunion?

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...68/RMP7062.jpg

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...68/RMP7059.jpg

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That's when Pro Stock was fun to watch; real cars, some even had manual transmissions. The Pro Stock cars of today are nothing but fiberglass charicatures of the factory cars and they all have automatics.........yawn.

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I beleive they use Libery 5 speeds. But you are right about them NOT being what the class was originally. Not even close! I remember Richie Zul used stock BB rocker arms on his camaro and set the record. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Here ya go....

http://www.crossroadspaper.com/075.jpg

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I LOVE those wide traction bars! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Here ya go....

http://www.crossroadspaper.com/075.jpg

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Gorgeous...... I want it.

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Here's the American Finned diff cover and a nice shot of the traction bars!

http://www.crossroadspaper.com/072.jpg

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Yo James, Did you get mad at your gas tank or what? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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IT was badly dented when William bought the car, the dent actually severed the solder joint on the pick up. Since the inside was like new, we wanted to keep the original tank... so we used some suction cups and air pressure to massage them out a little... next up for DAY II... mid year side pipes...

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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What is the story on those wide bars? I've also seen a set which are wider at the bottom and tapper to a narrower size on the top where the snubber mounts.

Anyone know the historiy on either?

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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...7Camaro003.jpg

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...7Camaro019.jpg

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Wasn't there a dedicated thread on this car? I seem to recall a for sale post or something; I'd love to hear more about this car.

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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...pa68/ss427.jpg

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Wow what's the story on this??

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The bars on the Black car have been on it since the 70's. They are Lakewood's and look very much like the Grumpy design which was featured in the Hot Rod build up of the 69 Z they did back in spring of 69.
The car also had Gabriel Hijackers in the rear and Hurst Drag Shocks in the front, a lakewood scatter shield, Edelbrock intake and M/T Valve covers when it came out of a 30 year hibernation.

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Vintage Day-2 parts!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Vintage Day-2 parts!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Here are some shots from Sam's, "SS69Sam" stash of old Goodies that he ask me to post for him.

Sam
I lost your description you PM'ed with the photos, add your comments if you wish https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif
I like the air cleaner... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...c/SDC10289.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...c/SDC10294.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...c/SDC10295.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...c/SDC10298.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...c/SDC10299.jpg

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The Mr.gasket shocks are dated 9D69, The Hurst shocks were in the original box NOS and dated 1970. The fly-eye is the earlier version with the snap ring. These shocks I redid with a rattle can paint and some sanding and had Dennis Cumby do the decals. The car already has a pair of vintage Gabriel air shocks in the back. To say the least he did another perfect job on them. He is the decal king. May do a set of Thrush header mufflers that I have and a vintage shackle kit. Its fun doing the stuff we did 35 years ago. Its how these cars evolved. Thanks Mike for the help. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Man..Those Mr Gaskets look good.!!

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Sam, I want those Hurst shocks! Whats the application?

Thanks.
Dan

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Very sweet Sammy!

BTW Mikey who is "SS69Sam" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

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I bought this '68 Ram Air 400 automatic Firebird with about 6K miles on it. The original owner had the car done up then fell in love with a new L71 Corvette. The engine was balanced and blueprinted and had the Royal Bobcat kit added along with headers. Trac bars, and shackles were added to give tire clearance. The rear rims were widened for big M/T tires all around. The Camaro spoiler was added and painted in the black paint scheme. The car was done before it ever went on the road. Can't get any closer to Day 1 than that. I kept the 'Bird until a certain COPO car caught my eye. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2583...01686729SNDbca

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Very sweet Sammy!

BTW Mikey who is "SS69Sam" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

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Fuel tank boy...did I make fun of you the other day when you slipped up https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

How about Day2-69Sam https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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Fuel tank boy...

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Fuel tank boy...

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Thank you Dennis https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
One good thing about our age... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif...you can pick on some of these kids and not really care about pay back... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Sam, I want those Hurst shocks! Whats the application?

Thanks.
Dan

[/ QUOTE ]They are adjustable Dan. "Drive and Drag". They would probably work on a few other cars besides a camaro. As long as the car uses a threaded stem for the top mount.