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Model Specific Discussions => Trans-Am Camaros => Topic started by: Jon Mello on November 26, 2015, 04:55:04 AM

Title: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: Jon Mello on November 26, 2015, 04:55:04 AM: I saw a Penske Camaro replica at the MCACN car show in Chicago last weekend. It is one of the better replicas that I've seen and for good reason. It was built by Ron Fournier, who built the originals starting with the '68s.

(http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss309/1967z28/January%202014/Sunoco%20display%201_zpsw0zfclxi.jpg) (http://s586.photobucket.com/user/1967z28/media/January%202014/Sunoco%20display%201_zpsw0zfclxi.jpg.html)

(http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss309/1967z28/January%202014/Sunoco%20display%203_zps28qspmmw.jpg) (http://s586.photobucket.com/user/1967z28/media/January%202014/Sunoco%20display%203_zps28qspmmw.jpg.html)

(http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss309/1967z28/January%202014/Sunoco%20display%206_zpsftorkpat.jpg) (http://s586.photobucket.com/user/1967z28/media/January%202014/Sunoco%20display%206_zpsftorkpat.jpg.html)

(http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss309/1967z28/January%202014/Sunoco%20display%204_zpsvfjtpxa3.jpg) (http://s586.photobucket.com/user/1967z28/media/January%202014/Sunoco%20display%204_zpsvfjtpxa3.jpg.html)

(http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss309/1967z28/January%202014/Sunoco%20display%208_zpsljjgg20x.jpg) (http://s586.photobucket.com/user/1967z28/media/January%202014/Sunoco%20display%208_zpsljjgg20x.jpg.html)

(http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss309/1967z28/January%202014/Sunoco%20display%207_zpsnwihgmrj.jpg) (http://s586.photobucket.com/user/1967z28/media/January%202014/Sunoco%20display%207_zpsnwihgmrj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: maroman on November 26, 2015, 05:54:13 AM: Thanks Jon. What's with the red door panels? Was the original like that, I forget?
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: Jon Mello on November 26, 2015, 06:22:32 AM: Doug, the red door panels are correct depending on what race you are talking about. I have also seen blue and black door panels used.
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: maroman on November 26, 2015, 01:42:04 PM: I was guessing they were correct, I just don't remember them. Is this the same Ron Fournier that wrote the book on welding and metal fabrication? If it is I would recommend everyone should read it.
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: Jon Mello on November 26, 2015, 04:06:45 PM: Yes, Ron has written some books on welding and metal fabrication. http://www.fournierenterprises.com/6m3/books-dvds.html
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: oldtransamdriver on November 27, 2015, 01:55:35 AM: Is this car being raced currently, or is it just for show? And how much HP does the engine make? Sure would like to try it out !

Robert
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: BULLITT65 on November 27, 2015, 05:59:44 AM: From the pics it looks like it is a bit light in the front end....Maybe missing an iron block?
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: Jon Mello on November 27, 2015, 06:32:41 AM: The owner told me it has not been raced yet but he was considering running it with SVRA back in the Midwest and East. The car had a prop under the frame to hold the car in that position but it is not visible in the pics I took.
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: crazyamc on November 27, 2015, 05:58:27 PM: My guess it's supposed to be in a "full throttle oversteer" attitude for the display. Ken
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: maroman on November 27, 2015, 09:58:50 PM: It still looks REAL good. Jon, was Ron able to enlighten you on the original shade of blue? Was it a special mix?
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: Steve Holmes on November 30, 2015, 08:25:33 PM: Wow, this is so cool! Looks like they even correctly replicated the rollcage that was unique to this car. Nice job.
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: Jon Mello on December 01, 2015, 04:59:13 AM: Quote from: maroman on November 27, 2015, 09:58:50 PM
It still looks REAL good. Jon, was Ron able to enlighten you on the original shade of blue? Was it a special mix?

Doug, I have not spoken with Ron about the shade of blue but as stated in another thread previously...

"Pat Ryan (who owns the #15 above) says that for Ditzler paint the color codes are...

Sunoco Blue: 12302

Sunoco Yellow: 81229"

Whatever Ron used on this replica, it looks very accurate to the original.
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: Steve Holmes on December 14, 2015, 07:28:02 PM: Hi Jon, here is another picture of the Camaro. This shot was taken by Tim Costello.

(http://i63.tinypic.com/168v044.jpg)
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: Jon Mello on December 15, 2015, 02:10:32 AM: Thanks, Steve. Those are the guys I remember talking to about the car.
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: rmbuilder on November 06, 2017, 06:02:54 PM: I hesitated in resurrecting a two year old thread, however in this case it seems the appropriate place to pass along this information. Ron Fournier passed away 9/17/2017. As with many of his generation, he will be missed.
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: 1109RWHP on November 07, 2017, 12:35:02 AM: Wow, I did not know he passed. He was a master fabricator for sure.
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: Jon Mello on November 07, 2017, 03:53:07 AM: He certainly will be missed, Bob. He was a superbly talented man at his craft.
Title: Re: Penske Camaro replica
Post by: oldtransamdriver on November 07, 2017, 05:29:12 AM: I met Ron at the "How to Cheat in the Trans-Am" tribute night at the Petersen Museum
Nov. 5/09. He was one of the speakers. I was amazed at some of the stories I heard, and
I'm sure there were more to tell! I understand he was very involved in the building of the
68 & 69 Penske camaros.

Robert