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Trans-Am Camaros / Batteries Used in Trans Am Cars?

« on: May 21, 2020, 02:07:17 AM »

Anyone have a good recomendation for a battery set up which is period correct?

Tar tops, stock battery tray and bracket the way to go for a Trans Am recreation?

Best source for a battery?  Best reproduction trays and brackets?

Many thanks,

Mike

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Trans-Am Camaros / Penske, Godsall, Titus relationship?

« on: April 30, 2020, 03:40:56 AM »

 Looking at the Penske cars at Amelia Island, I noticed something new.  Besides how pretty and successful the cars were...

One of the First-Gen Camaros has Penske Godsall on the fender.  In '70 Godsall partnered with Titus for the Pontiac effort.  Titus left a successful Mustang team and Godsall left the Captain.

What's the story? 

Simple as uncharted territory and opportunity to shine?  Was this marriage started with the intent to court BFGoodrich as Ford/Shelby/Terlingua and Chevy/Penske were too expensive or unwilling to take the BFG risk to break into?

Thanks to all for the incredible sharing on this site.
 

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Trans-Am Camaros / Original GM Trans-AM Second Gen GM Coil Springs?

« on: April 04, 2020, 12:58:32 PM »

I have a set of springs which supposedly came from the Hall Chaparral collection.

Part number is X779B440.  I was told this was an experimental GM number. Presumably they are 440#.  I had them tested at an oil-field spring facility--426# and 430# respectively on a very cool compression machine.  Crazy cage around it; I suspect they do so big springs...

Dimensions are .711 wire, 9 coils and 16” free.   I am not sure of the compressed height between the spring pocket and lower A-arm; I'll measure today.

Anyone have a way to decipher and confirm/deny the part number?

Thanks,

Mike

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Trans-Am Camaros / Fuel Line Routing

« on: March 05, 2020, 02:57:57 AM »

Like my brake line question…

Anyone notice similarities on how fuel lines were run in first and second gen cars of the well-prepared teams?

Favorite I’ve seen was on a Historic Camaro where the braded line was simply lying in the door sill on the passenger side. I think it was the Warren Agor Camaro.

My project has a center consul, like the Titus Firebird.  But I think it is going to be full as the various toggle switches/start button will all run through it.

Your opinions and thoughts valued.

Mike
mbarone@texas.net
713-203-2483

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Trans-Am Camaros / Brake Lines and Routing - First and Second Gen?

« on: March 05, 2020, 02:50:25 AM »

Has anyone noticed any general design similarities in the way brake lines were run?

Were factory lines which snaked around the K frame used by the well-prepared teams or did they fold their own?

Were washers welded in to replace the stock brake line brackets like in older dirt cars?

Was the rear line run down the transmission tunnel?  Inside or outside?  Or down through the door sill by the driver and then across the back of the cabin and through the body to the diff?

How was the line to the right front caliper plumbed?

Anyone know of a good resource to explore and study?  Pictures to share?

Thanks for the help.

Mike
mbarone@texas.net
713-203-2483

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Trans-Am Camaros / Removable front end common?

« on: February 14, 2020, 03:30:02 AM »

There is a fantastic picture of the First Gen Titus Firebird with the entire front clip on the ground.  It was all assembled and apparently lifted off of the car in one (heavy?) piece.

I can't find the darn picture.  I know - no pictures and it never happened...

Does anyone have any documentation on this or other Trans-Am cars? 

Any pictures or can comment how the core support tied into the frame and how it was attached?

Any thoughts if this was done on any Second Gen cars?

Thanks,

Mike

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Trans-Am Camaros / Barone - Houston - Dry Sump Tank Pictures/Descriptions Requested

« on: January 19, 2020, 07:03:31 PM »

I know CRG is focused on first gen, but there is lots off fantastic second gen info.  A few years ago I poured through all the documentation and value all that has been shared.

I am building a '72 Pontiac Trans Am for vintage racing.  I am fortunate enough to have found a 303 block to go with the RAIV heads, Nash intake and 2.87" Moldex crank I already had.  Project has be on the stove for a while; but getting back on it after a two-year life detour.  The shortened pan has been finished and the 180 degree headers completed. 

I am hopeful someone can share thoughts/pictures/recommendation of location and any dry sump tanks from the ’71 or ’72 season.  This will help me zero in on what I should use and have made.  A Moon tank comes to mind and the Moroso custom shop can build something which mirrors and looks like the period.   

A picture of the tank in the Team Associates Trans Am would be the cat's pajamas, but I’ve found so few pictures of that car.

Four notes—
1.  Penske Javelin is a great reference point.  I believe that this set-up is the most correct for the period.
2.  The GCR said in front of the firewall and separated from the driver.  Like batteries in the '70 season, a boxed cut-out seams plausible.
3.  I've heard the Team Associates car had it on the passenger floor.  I’ve seen period IMSA in the trunk and other Historic Trans-Am cars on the floor.
4.  The Gray Ghost has it in the passenger cowl.  There are some great shots of it on a mode building forum:
http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/139343-twin-herb-adams-71-scca-trans-am-64-tempest-gray-ghost-projects/ 


Thanks for your help and expertise.

Mike