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Title: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: BULLITT65 on January 30, 2016, 07:26:42 PM
Well I couldn't find the thread about the feature car on the home page that was unlocked. So I am starting this one.

I am curious if more submittals have come in for the feature car, or not.

I really like this feature and want to make sure it keeps going. (I am pretty sure this question is for Bryon)but I wanted to post this in area where everyone would see it , and have the opportunity to submit pics and the story of their car. Or respond if they had further questions of condition, or if their car is worthy. ( any car is worthy IMO)

thanks guys :)
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: dale_z28 on January 31, 2016, 12:59:56 AM
Give me a couple more months, hopefully mine will be ready
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: BULLITT65 on January 31, 2016, 06:40:30 PM
Well i am hoping somebody else may have some pics and info on their car, at the ready.

Bryon do we have info for the next feature car?
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: FathomRSZ28 on January 31, 2016, 08:35:20 PM
I sent some pics of my car to Bryon a few weeks ago. This is a nice feature that needs to continue.
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: BULLITT65 on January 31, 2016, 10:41:05 PM
thanks. I look forward to reading about it  ;)
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: bcmiller on January 31, 2016, 11:04:48 PM
We have feature cars lined up for Feb/Mar, Apr/May and Jun/Jul for sure. And one probably for Aug/Sep.

We are keeping pics up for 2 months now. :)
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: BULLITT65 on February 01, 2016, 12:00:04 AM
right on. Great feature on the CRG.

Please keep us updated if you start running short on submissions.
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: bcmiller on February 01, 2016, 12:34:43 AM
These are feature cars. We are in need of just regular pics too.
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: BULLITT65 on February 01, 2016, 01:08:00 AM
I gotcha. I just wanted to make sure the feature car continued on, because you said if you didn't get any more submissions it wouldn't continue.
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: BSMIT59 on February 01, 2016, 01:31:53 AM
It's a great feature and although neither of my cars are any where near being done, I enjoy seeing other members cars. Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: BULLITT65 on February 01, 2016, 01:36:17 AM
I wouldn't mind seeing a feature car, that has been owned since the 70's or early 80's that has a bunch of pics from back in the day, and a current one of what it looks like now...I like all first gen Camaros, and all conditions. Its fun to see them change over the years, from paint to performance, to shag carpet, it all adds to the story IMO.
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: bcmiller on February 01, 2016, 06:44:25 AM
New pics are up. :)

FathomRSZ28 - because the feature car this month was a 69, your car has been delayed a bit - but will be the 69 shown the next time we change pics, in early April.
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: cook_dw on February 01, 2016, 12:44:44 PM
Great writeup and sweet car Mr Shauger..  My God man how many Camaros do you have??!!?? lol
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: 69Z28-RS on February 01, 2016, 01:19:15 PM
Steve:  GREAT story, and fantastic car.. :)    (If you could dye the interior orange..  it would be near perfect!).. :) :) :)

Serioously, don't change a thing..  it's perfect...  and 'driver' is how ALL cars were meant to be.... :)
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: Mike S on February 01, 2016, 01:57:29 PM
 It's always good to see a fellow Long Islander's car.  :)


Mike
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: Steve Shauger on February 01, 2016, 02:48:36 PM
Thanks for the kind words. I knew Gary would have a comment regarding the interior. Yes this car is the one I have the most fun with. I recently sheared the 12 ring gear bolts off (original owner changed to 411's) and for the first time the car let me down. I rebuilt the rear and installed 373's, and as I get older it takes a lot more effort. 

I have another orange car and it's not a Chevrolet but its identical in color. BTW Mike its a Brooklyn NY car and originally owned by a famous racer/tuner.
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: BULLITT65 on February 01, 2016, 03:49:23 PM
I agree nice write up. Persistence pays off. I am guessing the 3 black cars don't see much road time, so i am glad you are able to get your "Camaro fix " with your original obsession. I see the torq thrusts and the ladder bars and headers, what other mods do you run on the car?
Any other things you still want to do to the car?

(oh yah, whats with all the pictures in the woods from back in the day? They didn't have paved roads back then?) ;D
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: Steve Shauger on February 01, 2016, 05:07:35 PM
I agree nice write up. Persistence pays off. I am guessing the 3 black cars don't see much road time, so i am glad you are able to get your "Camaro fix " with your original obsession. I see the torq thrusts and the ladder bars and headers, what other mods do you run on the car?
Any other things you still want to do to the car?

(oh yah, whats with all the pictures in the woods from back in the day? They didn't have paved roads back then?) ;D

I also drive my 69 L35 pace car and the black rs/z.  I finished the black Z in 2004 and took it to the Camaro Nationals. It needs a hair cut and a shave so I've pulled the exhaust manifold and smog and some suspension components to refinish.

The orange Z engine is running perfect now. I had some carburetor issues with hesitation which turned out to be a power valve. There is an engine vibration which I never had prior to engine rebuild and suspect it's the clutch/ flywheel. This is the second clutch assembly (Luk). The first was Ram, but was defective and wouldn't release completely. I was told they omitted a pressure plate machining operation.  Both clutch flywheel assemblies were balanced prior to installation.

The front springs are kind of tired so I may replace those and replace bushing and such. The car has 99k miles from new.

The 373 gears make it more drive able for long distances.   
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: FathomRSZ28 on February 01, 2016, 06:01:27 PM
New pics are up. :)

FathomRSZ28 - because the feature car this month was a 69, your car has been delayed a bit - but will be the 69 shown the next time we change pics, in early April.

Sounds great. Thanks for your work on this. Let me know if you need anything further from me
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: Steve Shauger on February 03, 2016, 01:28:04 PM
I wanted to thank Bryon for doing a superb job on the write-up of my car, and all his efforts maintaining the home page and moderating the site.
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: bcmiller on April 01, 2016, 11:54:21 PM
New pics for April/May have been posted. :)
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: BULLITT65 on April 02, 2016, 12:06:17 AM
Beautiful cars. Nice write up for Dino's convertible.
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: Mike S on April 02, 2016, 12:10:03 AM
 Very nice cars!

Mike
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: dino67 on May 18, 2016, 01:50:30 AM
Thank you Bryon for the nice write up on my car and for all the great work you do on this site.
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: bcmiller on May 18, 2016, 01:24:16 PM
You are very welcome dino! And thank you for submitting the pics! 

New cars will be posted around June 1. 
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: bcmiller on May 19, 2016, 04:01:32 PM
Still looking for more Feature Car submissions with write-ups. Or just pics.
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: bcmiller on June 02, 2016, 03:56:38 AM
Pics for June/July have been posted!
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: cook_dw on June 15, 2016, 01:21:27 PM
Not sure why or how I missed this but that 67 is a very cool ride..  Quick question are the previous Home page featured cars links still active or are they gone forever?
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: bcmiller on June 15, 2016, 02:35:35 PM
I still have the pics but links are gone. Sorta... :)
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: 68camaroz28 on June 17, 2016, 07:10:14 AM
I owe Byron one to send in next month and trust me he follows up! Good work Bryon!
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: bcmiller on January 31, 2017, 04:23:28 PM
A new Feature Car has been posted for February/March.  I posted it a day early, since February is a short month, and there were just regular pics up previously (no Feature Car last time).

I do have a car possibly setup for April/May, but no others that I can remember.

Please consider submitting your car with a write-up or at least a pic to post up on the main page.

Steve has been the main contact for submitting pics for a long time.  You can send them to me direct, but it is probably best to send them to Steve first.

Send your photos to:    sdkar@bellsouth.net

Thank You!
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: bcmiller on June 04, 2017, 01:54:20 PM
Still looking for pics and Feature Car submissions.
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: bcmiller on July 11, 2017, 03:48:48 PM
Just to tease everyone a bit, there is going to be a REALLY great car coming up as the Feature Car for August/September. I can hardly wait!  Also a REALLY great car coming up for October/November.  After that, we have nothing in line. SO.......
now would be a good time to consider submitting YOUR car!

We also need just single pics, without a write-up, to include on the homepage.

If the submissions dry up, we will go to whatever pics I can find.  I would rather use member cars, but I can't force anyone to do anything. 
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: x66 714 on July 11, 2017, 06:44:49 PM
I just sent something on my 68 z/28. See if it works out...Joe
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: abiddle on July 11, 2017, 10:42:03 PM
I can do a write-up if you need something, or I can send a pic. No one likes red anyway...
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: bcmiller on July 13, 2017, 01:19:45 AM
I just sent something on my 68 z/28. See if it works out...Joe


Received your pics. I will need a bit more information, and I will contact you again via email. Thanks! 
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: bcmiller on July 13, 2017, 01:21:40 AM
I can do a write-up if you need something, or I can send a pic. No one likes red anyway...

Well I like ALL colors!  So, yes, please send me a write-up.  I would greatly appreciate it.  Since the pics are now staying up for 2 months, it may not be until next year before it gets posted. But I will put you in line. 
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: 68Zproject on July 13, 2017, 02:54:23 AM
I can't attach pics to the e-mail unless I do it through my outlook express account so I would need your e-mail, I guess.
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: bcmiller on October 11, 2017, 01:51:21 PM
New ice for October/November 2017 are up!
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: BULLITT65 on October 12, 2017, 02:03:06 AM
I can do a write-up if you need something, or I can send a pic. No one likes red anyway...
Unless your selling the car, then everyone wants "Resale RED", quickest moving color no matter the make and model it seems. 
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: 69Z28-RS on October 12, 2017, 02:15:41 AM
I can do a write-up if you need something, or I can send a pic. No one likes red anyway...
Unless your selling the car, then everyone wants "Resale RED", quickest moving color no matter the make and model it seems. 

The only reds I've ever owned were 'Arrest me Red'....   :)
Title: Re: Home page- your car could be the feature car!!
Post by: bcmiller on April 01, 2018, 10:29:11 PM
Pics for April/May 2018 have been posted.

The 67 and 69 pics are repeats, from 2004.