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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Engine photos
« on: July 30, 2011, 07:05:52 AM »
COOL, another cross ram engine with the aluminum valve covers and perhaps Stahl headers. ;D

They mounted the coil just like I did when I first installed a cross ram back in the early 90's. 8) This will clear either original air cleaner base. However, the studs are missing from both carbs so they may not have used an air cleaner . :o

Wonder where that hose from the PCV valve goes? Appears they also used a mechanical fuel pump.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: New Zealand/Australian Camaros And Firebirds
« on: July 16, 2011, 11:56:18 PM »
Hello Steve and Welcome,

I love seeing the Camaro's from your part of the world.

I have been watching the discussion about the "Bob Jane" 69 Camaro on your website as well. 8)

Robert

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: 1969 Wolverine Trans-Am photos
« on: July 10, 2011, 05:36:07 AM »
I AGREE, very very COOL pictures.

Can hardly wait for the others..................

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Ideas to share concerning 1:18 '67-'69 GMP Penske Donohue Camaros.
« on: July 10, 2011, 05:28:36 AM »
I continue to admire and respect the work and attention to detail that is put into these pieces of art that you create 8).

The January 1970 Motorcade magazine shows the 69 Gregory camaro with a "Traco" 302 with the aluminum valve covers ;D.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Trans Am racing pace car pics...are there any?
« on: July 08, 2011, 03:54:54 AM »
I'm fairly certain I remember a 69 Camaro with an endura bumper 8) leading the pack towards turn 2 at Laguna Seca in 1969. The picture must of come from Jon at some point. I'll see if I can find it.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Engine photos
« on: July 02, 2011, 05:09:39 PM »
ODD that the drivers side carburetor in the above photo is facing forward. I don't ever recall seeing that before.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Front sway bars
« on: June 22, 2011, 04:08:02 AM »
The first time I saw the car was at the Palm Springs event, 1992 or so. I remember noticing how odd that arrangement looked. I know I took pictures but they are certainly buried in a box somewhere.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Front sway bars
« on: June 21, 2011, 03:08:40 PM »
I seem to recall that the Chaffey College 67 had TWO original front anti sway bars with the extra one mounted above the frame rail.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Front sway bars
« on: June 20, 2011, 07:28:22 AM »
I'm sure we all understand what is being discussed here but I'm thinking the proper term is "Anti Sway Bar". ;D

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Engine photos
« on: June 08, 2011, 03:49:08 AM »
If you look real closely over Bucknans collar on his jacket you can see the Traco logo on both the door and the toolbox of the ramp truck in the background. ;D

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Front sway bars
« on: June 01, 2011, 08:23:11 PM »

Thank you Jon for posting these pictures for all those interested to enjoy.

Bruce; I have checked the aluminum blocks but they are not numbered. Certainly worn but not numbered.

Since these pictures were taken I have disassembled the front subframe for repair and restoration. I  just hated to do that because I just love the originality and "patina' that it had.

Robert

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Ideas to share concerning 1:18 '67-'69 GMP Penske Donohue Camaros.
« on: May 27, 2011, 04:29:43 AM »
I agree, a VERY COOL aspect of our hobby 8). I enjoy viewing your work and can appreciate/applaud your efforts to be technically correct.
Keep up the great work :)

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Stewart-Warner oil pressure sender
« on: May 27, 2011, 04:23:40 AM »
I'm thinking that they felt it was more reliable and less prone to damage during a race. The fact is if you lose INTERNAL oil pressure your probably done for the day. If the mechanical oil pressure line gets damaged, burned,cracked etc or done as well. However, if just the wire gets wounded your still in the race.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: TRACO Chrome Small Block Chevy Valve Cover Pictures
« on: May 26, 2011, 04:05:09 AM »
I doubt the "reproduction" valve covers are even close to the chrome Traco covers. Aftermarket covers I have seen are symmetrical if you view them from the end. If you notice the first picture of the chrome Traco covers you may be able to notice the difference I'm talking about.The top side is closer to a 90 degree than that of the lower side. Thus if you were to install them wrong ::) (Traco decal upside down) the rockers may actually hit the inside of the cover. So if you were to install the previously mentioned "Chevrolet" script covers with the lettering upside down the rockers would hit the covers. The profile view is also different on the cast aluminum 69+ 302/LT1 valve covers.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Moroso products
« on: May 23, 2011, 07:08:32 AM »
I agree Jon, and while at the recyclers you never know what you may find. Perhaps just the right hook to hang the steering wheel from.

Question; will the correct old style valve covers still fit on Brzezinki heads?

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