Model Specific Discussions > Trans-Am Camaros
Smokey Yunick
crossboss:
--- Quote from: Jon Mello on March 15, 2023, 10:54:29 PM ---Brightened it up a bit.
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Thanks, Jon.
Also this photo, and the other one appears to be a still from old Super 8 film footage. IF that is the case, wonder where/who has it?
MO:
--- Quote from: crossboss on March 29, 2023, 03:26:47 PM ---
--- Quote from: MO on March 29, 2023, 05:23:59 AM ---I wonder why they would have installed a vinyl top? I know Penske's issues, but you'd think given Smokey's reputation he would already have lightened the car as much as possible.
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It's my understanding it was installed to hide some roof mods, and to cover up the ultra thin metal from acid dipping.
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Yes, that was the case with the 1969 Penske Camaro. In the end, I don't know how it could have been an advantage with the added weight and aero drag of the vinyl. The way they ran though, it didn't matter.
Not sure about why this car needed a vinyl roof though. Easily could be for the same reason.
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