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General Discussion / Re: 2014 camaro nationals

« on: July 16, 2015, 02:47:33 AM »

The fathom green car in legends. It's an 02D build date

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General Discussion / Re: 2014 camaro nationals

« on: July 15, 2015, 11:52:54 PM »

I utilized this site frequently when building my car. In an effort to give back a bit to the community I wanted to let those interested know that I received a 7 point deduction (23 of 30 points) for not having the 4 clip style trim rings on my '69 Z/28 at this years Nationals.

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Originality / Re: 69 Z28 carb fuel line bracket.

« on: July 02, 2014, 05:00:12 PM »

There was a fella at the Nationals this year that noticed my car had a reproduction bracket on my car. He pulled an original out of his back pack and educated me on the proper stamping. He was selling the original one for $300. I think he saw my reaction and followed up with he sold another one for $400 on eBay so it was a decent price for a hard to find item. Seeing as how I recently paid $200 for the correct (4 thin ring) spark plugs I thought he may be  in the range of what these sell for.  I told him I was going to pass but would think about it (needed to do some research). He asked when my car was built. When I replied with February, he said my car did not come with this bracket so I should take the repop off and be glad I didn't have to worry about it.

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General Discussion / Re: Do You Still Have Your First Car?

« on: June 29, 2014, 10:37:18 PM »

My 1st car was a '65 Chevelle with 230 and a power glide. I bought it just before I turned 16 in July of  '94 (most of my friends didn't understand why I would want an "old" car). I drove the car through the summer and fall. When winter came my father couldn't bear the thought of me driving it and offered to buy it with the option of me buying it back at anytime for the same price. I took him up on the offer as I found a '77 short bed 4X4 with a 400ci engine it for the same price.  To this day my father enjoys driving the car and really likes to see people's reactions to a 6 cylinder in the engine bay at cruise night. While I currently don't own my 1st car, it's in good hands and will most likely be mine again someday.

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General Discussion / Re: Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Show Nov 17 & 18 in Chicago

« on: December 10, 2012, 01:46:57 AM »

This looks like a phenomenal show! I especially like that the cars are behind a barrier limiting the possibility of accidental contact. I know there are several cars that aren't shown for this exact reason.

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1969 - Orphans / I know location of a V1212DZ block

« on: August 19, 2011, 09:33:24 PM »

I have not personally seen it but have high confidence in the information from the person who currently has this block in their possession. The casting # is 3932386, it was cast L 6 or 8 of 8. The engine production code is V1212DZ. The vin is stamped back by the oil filter. It's hard to read but believed the last 3 digits are 180 or 380.

The block has not been well taken care of. It will need to be opened up past Ø4.030" and most likely decked.

I tried to purchase the block but the owner wants way more then I'd be willing to pay. I'd be more than glad to try and reunite this block with the original owner.

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General Discussion / Re: The Camaro Nationals June 24th & 25th in Frederick, MD

« on: July 02, 2011, 06:10:20 PM »

I drove all day Thursday to attended the show on Friday.  Being new to Camaros, this was my first National event so I didn't know what to expect. I must have set my expectations too high as I was somewhat disappointed. I chose to go on Friday as my main intent was to pick up parts for my project and I figured the selection would be best on the 1st day of the event. I only saw 1 parts vendor selling new items and 2 people selling parts in more of a swap meet type environment. I did purchase a few items from the vendor selling new parts. He mentioned that he wished he new there wasn't going to be any competition as he would have brought everything he had. I will commend him on his character as he kept his prices very competitive and in my case lower than the catalog I typically purchase from. The other two guys had nice parts but nothing I was looking for. I did speak with somebody associated with the event about the lack of vendors and they noted that it should be better on Saturday as most people have to work during the week. I thought this was odd as I was told the # of vendors at Carlisle was plentiful.

It doesn't sound like there will be any reconciliation with Carlisle and the ACA but I sure hope one of them decide to change their date. I made the best of my visit to MD but will really have a decision on my hands for the 2012 event.