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Now that is what I am talking about. PERFECT! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Rick H.

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I wouldn't call those Day 2 wheels... I don't remember seeing wheels like that back in the day...

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You'd have to look at the funny cars/dragsters of the era....or, the WJ car that 55chevy posted above...nice shot!

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I wouldn't call those Day 2 wheels... I don't remember seeing wheels like that back in the day...

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No I would have to call them Day 3 cars, just because Day 2 cars were not fast enough... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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How bout some Thrush "Sidekick" sidepipes like on this 72 Vette. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Hey whats Grumpy doing with the I-PASS (Our auto toll collection method)?
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This is awesome. Keep posting pics and sharing ideas. We might need a new section here. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif Ed those are some great pictures. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

I was under the 72 tonight. Oh man a set of new subframe bushings work wonders. That's it! I'm driving it to work tomorrow. But first I'll stop at the bank. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif

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Wow... Darren looks like you got your hands full with this car! I would start buying some vintage Super Stock and Drag Illustrated/Speed and Super Cars/Hi Performance Cars Magazines. I have nothing more to say than what these fine gentlemen have already stated.

However... I will add this. The modifications being made to your car will certainly be original. Make the car YOURS! All the little details going onto this car will make it rather unique. Nice Work!

Ok this isn't working... I have to modify what I originally said... a Day-2 post?? (ok i'm a loser)... Check out some 3 inch Mickey Thompson Scavenger side pipes. I believe they are chrome. Cherry bombs are cool but I feel as if solid axle Vettes and T-Birds shoud have them... glass packs right? Not BBC muscle cars. I would also look into some street tires. I know your looking for that vintage look, but practicality and safety is also an issue. Hoosier makes a mean looking street radial, same with our bud Mickey T. Skinny BFGs like a 205 or even smaller will get look and feel just right...

Hey thanks guys, I even got some ideas with my own second gen. Best of luck Darren. Please keep us posted.

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One of my favorites, the "Crystal Blue Persuader" from Car Craft, circa 1980. Needs an L88 hood though.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ePersuader.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...Persuader2.jpg

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WOW! Bill you have the whole article? That's about what it's gonna look like. Man the slots are convicing on this car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Here's the text--it was a one page feature. The engine shot goes with the other photo I posted earlier. Article comes from the Car Craft Camaro Celebration #4, 1980.

Hey Belair, you heard of Bob Pfeiffer?

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More eye candy, this from the Car Craft Camaro Celebration #1, 1979.

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

15x10 Cragars in back, 15x3.5 Centerlines up front. Snorkel scoops are okay, especially when they're stuffed with a tunnel ram and Holleys, or a blower, but I still think the L88 hood is the way to go for a street-driven Day 2 street machine.

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Here's another favorite of mine from the CC Camaro Celebration 1, 1979.

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

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All right, now I have to dig out the magazine that I have that has the "Green Meanie"... my all time favorite '70 Camaro's... actually, the article calls it "The Mint".

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The "green meanie" Z30 Motion built car was a '69. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif Let's see "the mint" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Check my user gallery for more photos, including the first 3 pages of the article (6 pages total... got tired of scanning).

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/150766-Image21.jpg

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I bought that Camaro special issue when it came out in 1982 (I was 20) and that's where I first learned about the Baldwin-Motion SS 427 Camaros. I have been a Stinger hood fan ever since. Still got that mag in my bookcase too.

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We're the same age then (20 in 82)... I have had that issue since it was new as well, sitting on my bookshelf... "The Mint" has always been my favorite in that magazine. I have a Stinger hood for my '68 Camaro... should have pictures of it all together real soon now. When I'm "done" with my '68 Camaro, and done with the engine transplant in my Motion Maco, then I plan on getting a 70 Camaro to have fun with.

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Not trying to stir up the old "East vs. West" styling controversy but "The Mint" was my first glimpse of how the guys back east did it. I thought it was way over the top back in 1982.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2.../TheMintRF.jpg
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Marty Schorr would call those tires "gigonda."

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Another one of my favorite Day 2 cars, seen in the same 1982 Camaro special issue magazine from the east coast.

Love the blacked-out Torque Thrusts.
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Cal Custom valve covers will never go out of style.
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I have a Stinger hood for my '68 Camaro...

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I've thought of buying a VFN Stinger hood just to hang it in my garage and worship...

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The one that Rick's sells now is the very high quality one... the one that is finished on the inside, not just the outside, like the cheaper ones.

I have 6 pictures of it here...

http://makoshark2.com/cars/68camaro/

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Camaro Specialties in East Aurora NY also has the stinger hood. It's correct to a tee. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Rick H.

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Camaro Specialties in East Aurora NY also has the stinger hood. It's correct to a tee. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Rick H.

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<font color="blue">How is it compared to the VFN or visa-versa ?
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There is no comparison. Although on the outside VFN's looks correct it is not correct underneath in relation to the originals. The ones Camaro Specialties sells is correct both top and bottom.

Rick H.

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We're getting a little distracted here, but the one that Rick's First Gen sells is from the guy in NC that people here said is the correct hood (see pictures on my '68 Camaro page). There's also been talk that the inside of some of the Motion Stinger hoods was *not* finished. And now I also found mention that in '67 there were some that where riveted to steel hoods.

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Wow...the Kelly N-50/15's on "Crystal Blue Persuader" brought me back! That's what I had on the back my 1st car ('74 Camaro, placer gold...white letters in at that time though) in '87.

I wish I would have nabbed them off of the car before I sold it...there was a perfect set of 'older style' Keystone Klassic 15X10's holding them in place.

"The Mint" I also remember..I was between 10 and 11 at the time and thought it was gaudy then. Why would a guy spend so much money on bondo and 'glass' and not spring for both carbs.....too disco'y IMHO.

Still cool to see though!

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Just picked these up for my 70 Z Day 2 project. This just about completes the exterior stuff.

Rick H.

http://www.camaros.com/rick/centerlines03.jpg
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Just picked these up for my 70 Z Day 2 project. This just about completes the exterior stuff.

Rick H.

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yea but there not polished and do you have one of these... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Rick,
I had Centerline Wheels on my Chevelle for years. I loved the way they looked! Great choice! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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yea but there not polished and do you have one of these... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Not yet. I had an Orange fuzzy Hurst handle in my 70 Z back in the 70's and I know where an NOS one is located. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

The wheels will be getting a good going over and wil loook great on the car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Rick H.

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those big and little centerlines are going to look awesome.i'm about ready to get new 15x10 wheels for the rear of my 72 camaro but just can't decide on either satin finish centerlines or classic cragar s/s rims.i was already to order the cragars then i thought about the centerlines.i want a rim that'll compliment the us-indy 15x4 dish mags up front https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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You can't lose either way. I was going to go with Cragars but when the Centerlines became available I liked the look better. They sure do fill up the rear wheelwells on the 70 Z.

Your car will look great either way.
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Rick H.

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Funny, I want to ditch my Centerlines and go with something else. Perhaps Cragar S/S or Torque Thrusts. Leaning toward the Cragars.

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Leaning toward the Cragars.

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okay did a little research and found that cragar and centerline had different backspacing for the 15x10 rims.so what will look right and fit nicely in the rear wheel wells of the camaro.cragar - 15x10 unilug and backspacing is 4-1/4"centerline - 15x10 backspacing 3-5/16th or 4-7/8th with the backspacing shown on both wheels would they still look period correct ??? and would they be outside the fender ?? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Chuck my 72 has 15X10 Centerlines on it. I am not sure what the backspacing is but it fits nicely in the well. I will go snap some pictures for you.

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What size tires are on your car Darren??? I like the blue tape on the floor to mark where your car goes... Mark