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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: bump steer

« on: May 07, 2015, 01:08:42 AM »

If you're working with stock or Guldstrand pick up points, you should be able to dial out most of the BS by shimming the outer tie rod pivot down and have room inside a 15" minilite or panasport.  Even if you've moved stuff around, start plotting and tell us what you come up with. 

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Watts Linkage And Other Locating Devices

« on: May 07, 2015, 12:49:57 AM »

I really like the sway bar design.  It's the exact opposite of the design on the car I was involved with.  Same adjust-ability, same unsprung weight but opposite.  Cool to see the different ways folks skinned the cat. 

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: For All of You That Want to Own A Trans Am Race Car

« on: March 21, 2015, 02:06:19 PM »

I just posted to the wrong thread. Thanks for the info.  Cool car.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Are these ex-Trans Am Camaros racing at multiple Daytona 24 hour races?

« on: March 21, 2015, 01:00:56 PM »

Thanks for the pics.  My buddy was at the '74 run offs and mentioned running against one of the Chaparral cars .  Said it was bad fast. I'd never seen a picture of it. 

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Current minilites vs JL-8 brakes?

« on: March 16, 2015, 02:42:11 PM »

Thanks Bullitt et. al.
I'm familiar with the VintageWW as well as PSE.  I'm primarily interested in the UK minilites because I'm looking for Aluminum and at a reasonable cost.  I'm fairly confident they'll clear the calipers but I also want to ensure the back spacing will work as well as this car isn't flaired.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Current minilites vs JL-8 brakes?

« on: March 15, 2015, 11:04:22 PM »

The "minilite"design has varied considerable over the years with some shapes needing a bit of grinding to clear.    They sent me a go/no go drawing that says it should work but I would love to hear confirmation. 

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Trans-Am Camaros / Current minilites vs JL-8 brakes?

« on: March 15, 2015, 09:38:41 PM »

Can anyone confirm that the minilites that are being produced now in 15X8@4.5 will fit the vintage spec JL8 brakes?  Meaning C3- corvette calipers on camaro spindles upfront and on a 12 bolt rear. Thanks.W

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: For All of You That Want to Own A Trans Am Race Car

« on: March 15, 2015, 09:34:31 PM »

Jon,
Do you know which one was at the '74 nationals as an A/S?

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Trans-Am Camaros / new JL8 12bolts?

« on: February 13, 2015, 05:00:34 PM »

Has anyone had a company build them a new aftermarket 12 bolt with JL8 brackets? If so, how'd it go?  I'd like to buy a rear that's ready to bolt on C3 the caliper brackets.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Watts Linkage And Other Locating Devices

« on: February 13, 2015, 03:54:09 AM »

Top link is a center mounted traction bar a' la a three link.  Solid or spring loaded.  Sounds like 1109's description of a Donohue photo answered my question.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Watts Linkage And Other Locating Devices

« on: February 10, 2015, 08:08:06 PM »

You're correct.  I knew it was a school!  Do you know if anyone ran a top link?

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: For All of You That Want to Own A Trans Am Race Car

« on: February 10, 2015, 02:31:39 AM »

Yes, that's a real deal '67 Z-28 with Trans-Am race history. It was originally a Deepwater blue car with blue standard interior. and a legit heater delete car as well. The car is a strong runner in SVRA back east but would need money invested in it to be legal to run in the Historic Trans-Am group on the West Coast. A very cool car that I hope finds a good home. I'd love to have it in my own garage.

Haven't seen it out few years but the last time I saw it it was stunning. Super clean, beautiful Deepwater paint, period fenders, engin bay, cabin... Sharp. But not fast. 

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Watts Linkage And Other Locating Devices

« on: February 10, 2015, 02:22:39 AM »

Was it the Chaffee College car that ran a three link at some point? 

The center mounted top link is the preffered traction aid in vintage racing today. Was it used back in the day?

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Restoration / Re: door top on 67 w/ std interior

« on: December 02, 2014, 04:13:57 AM »

MT. Green. Nice color.

Oh man! Some day...

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Restoration / Re: door top on 67 w/ std interior

« on: December 02, 2014, 01:46:45 AM »

This is perfect. You guys have given me the info I needed. What a great resource. Mountain Green, here I come!