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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Trans-Am Camaro chassis preparation

« on: September 08, 2011, 11:01:32 PM »

Hi Scott,
 This is what I have. Here is the Front Cover and Index. The pages are green, but not sure if this is indeed the first edition that you are looking for.





I also have the 2nd edition of the Chevrolet Power book:


As you can see, I've used it more than I probably should admit to.
Hope this helps,
Bob

Bob,

Are there sketches inside the first book showing the rear suspension of a 1969 Camaro?

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Wheels used on Trans-Am Camaros

« on: September 07, 2011, 04:47:08 PM »

Hello all,

I am new to this forum, and was sent here by a Ford buddy, also with a huge T/A racing habit.  Personally, I'm into the AMC aspect of it, but I grew up around Chevrolets, and currently my brother has an old CenDiv 69 Camaro.  I have a little input on the  wheel topic, as I currently have a set of the American six spokes (also heard them referred to as TA-70) currently sitting on my Javelin streetcar!  They've been in my family since 1985, and were originally 5 x4.75 but were "opened up" for the Ford pattern way back before we knew better.  I have NEVER been able to find a marking on these wheels anywhere, but they sure spark interest to folks with an eye for detail.  I'll try to add pics later.  Oh, one of the last pictures above shows a Minilite with the "plugs" in it....more than likely from a 70 Penske Javelin.

Craig

Craig,

Just curious...who's "old CenDiv 69 Camaro" does your brother have?

Scott

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Trans-Am Camaro chassis preparation

« on: September 07, 2011, 03:58:39 PM »

This may be the book you are looking for:
http://speedtvbooks.com/Store/ProductDetails_25573.ncm

It could be, but I don't think so.  I am pretty sure the title was Chevrolet Power Book...  I'm sure the cover and pages were green...

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Trans-Am Camaro chassis preparation

« on: September 07, 2011, 01:20:58 PM »

Does anyone have a copy of the very first "Chevrolet Power Book"?  It has green pages, and is held together with a sprial, like a notebook.  I'd be interested on purchasing it, if available...


In this book, there are sketches of the rear chassis and suspension of a 1969 Camaro race car.  Modifications are described to alter a stock Camaro suspension to turn it into racing suspension.  The sketches were made by Burt Greenwood during the construction of the 1969 Camaro built by him and his brother, John Greenwood.  Bill Petree went on to win the 1969 A Sedan National Championship in Daytona with the car.  The Camaro next went to Marshall Robbins, then Carl Shafer and then my father, who won the 1980 GT1 National Championship in Road Atlanta with the Camaro.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Marshall Robbins - Carl Shafer

« on: August 27, 2011, 11:51:20 AM »

I'm glad those things I posted about Bill Petree were new to you and that you enjoyed them. It's sad to hear of Max Lagod's passing at just 41 years old. He was a fine racer and 2-time SCCA GT-1 Champion. My condolences go out to Max's family.

Max was very close to his family and friends....  Yes, his passing was - and still is - very sad.

In addition to his road racing accomplishments, Max was also a Bonneville Speed Trial record holder...

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Marshall Robbins - Carl Shafer

« on: August 26, 2011, 02:41:26 AM »

Looks like Blackhawk Farms. I went to most if not all of the races there in the 1970-1974 timeframe. I'll see if I can find anything.

In the meantime, here are some things from the 1969 ARRC race featuring your Camaro when Bill Petree was driving it.

You're correct, those photos are from Blackhawk...but we raced at all the Cen Div Nationals, as well as a few Midwestern Div. Nationals, and various regionals in the Cen Div during that timeframe....   For example, in 1973, we raced the yellow '68 Corvette in 9 Nationals, with (5) 1st place finishes, (3) second place finishes and one DNF (a blown clutch at IRP).

The photos of Bill Petree and the accompanying article are fantastic.  Coincidentally, I spent yesterday afternoon with Jerry Lagod, who finished 3rd to Bill Petree at the 1969 A Sedan runoffs.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Marshall Robbins - Carl Shafer

« on: August 25, 2011, 11:12:38 PM »

Or any photos of our 1963 Corvette...

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Marshall Robbins - Carl Shafer

« on: August 25, 2011, 11:10:09 PM »

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Marshall Robbins - Carl Shafer

« on: August 25, 2011, 11:07:38 PM »

Back to the intent of the thread... I'd be interested in any photos of the Camaro when raced by either Bill Petree, Marshall Robbins or Carl Shafer.

And while I'm at it, I'd also be interested in any photos of our 1968 Yellow #32 Corvette...  Here are two of the few photos I have of it....

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Marshall Robbins - Carl Shafer

« on: August 24, 2011, 11:36:57 PM »

As you can see, the damage was substantial, as was the damage to most of the cars involved in the same crash.  At the time, it wasn't worth the expense to attempt to rebuild it, as the car was no longer competitive with the very competitive GT1 class.  The car was replaced with a Roush built Mercury Capri, which he raced in both SCCA GT1 and the IMSA Kelly American series.  The Capri was later replaced with a Pontiac Firebird (which was rebodied into a Chev. Camaro a couple years later)...  This car was raced in both GT1 and Trans Am races...

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Marshall Robbins - Carl Shafer

« on: August 24, 2011, 11:10:17 PM »

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Marshall Robbins - Carl Shafer

« on: August 24, 2011, 11:09:14 PM »

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Marshall Robbins - Carl Shafer

« on: August 24, 2011, 11:08:36 PM »

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Marshall Robbins - Carl Shafer

« on: August 24, 2011, 11:06:01 PM »

And now the results of the 1984 Road Atlanta GT1 crash in turn 6....

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Marshall Robbins - Carl Shafer

« on: August 24, 2011, 11:04:08 PM »

First - a pre crash photo....  1979 Road America June Sprints....