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General Discussion / 3991492 head casting mark

« on: May 15, 2021, 09:12:27 PM »

I have a set of heads on my car with the casting number 3991492. They also have an "x" cast into the space between the end intake and exhaust spring pockets in line with the head bolt hole. I've been told that the "x" is foundry mark. Can anyone confirm that or have info on this version of the 492 casting?

TIA

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Legendes at Le Circuit Mont Tremblant Historic Trans-Am July 13-15

« on: July 10, 2018, 04:13:56 AM »

Robert,

You are correct. I'm only entered at RA. The transportion costs are budget busting for this east coast excursion so I'm only doing the one race. Towing myself to RA also.

I've invited Duane Winkel to meet me there and see his old car. It should be exciting for both of us!!

Bill

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Legendes at Le Circuit Mont Tremblant Historic Trans-Am July 13-15

« on: July 08, 2018, 07:29:46 PM »

Robert,

The Historic Trans Am group will be at Road America on the following weekend too. I believe there are 20 entered in The Hawk on July 19-22.

Bill Godwin
#23 Camaro

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: 1972 Road America Trans Am

« on: July 27, 2016, 03:35:34 PM »

John-Thanks for sharing those photos. Check out the Historic Trans Am web site at: http://www.historictransam.com/index.html. You will find the Duane Winkel car, in it's original Fathom Blue/white stripe paint scheme, and all the others that are still running. Go to the event photos tab. We have a awesome photographer! And if you're anywhere near the west coast come to Monterey in August for the Reunion. It's the biggest vintage car extravaganza on the planet. Is there anyway I can get that photo from you? I'd like to keep it with the history of the car.

Robert-Duane is still kicking! He was as excited to meet me as I was to meet him. He had lots of great stories. Will you at Monterey? If so stop by.

Bill Godwin

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: 1972 Road America Trans Am

« on: July 26, 2016, 03:27:12 PM »

Wow awesome shot! Yes #23 is Duane Winkel's car in it's lavender color scheme. Love the family nearby and the early EZUP. Duane was sponsored by a body shop at the time and the paint job was part of the sponsorship.

I met with Duane last month for the very first time. We spent four hours together talking about "back in the day". He filled me in on the history of the car and how he got started in racing. One of his comments will stick with me forever. He said "how could such an insignificant car be so significant!".

Bill Godwin
current caretaker of #23

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: 2013 Watkins Glen and Lime Rock HTA events

« on: September 11, 2013, 11:27:43 PM »

I just heard from Bill's friend Pat Ryan that "Bill is home.  Nothing was broken. Bruised ribs and blurred vision. Lots of pain but he will be OK."
It was scary being on the track and seeing the aftermath thru the windshield. After the red flag condition had been lifted and we were getting ready for the restart a huge lump in my stomach formed after seeing two helicopters leaving the track. My prayers for a speedy recovery go out to Bill and photographer Ron Levanduski.
Bill Godwin #23 Camaro











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