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Re: Street T/A
« Reply #30 on: December 21, 2012, 03:31:31 PM »
The car was repainted in the 70's original color it's a very nice old camaro. It was parked in 1983 until I bought it in 2007. Torq thrust d's very hard to find but I had to have them staggered tires helps the look.

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Re: Street T/A
« Reply #31 on: December 21, 2012, 04:08:32 PM »
The original style Torq-thrust "D"s are some of the best looking wheels ever on an early Camaro. I'm glad you were able to find a set for the car. Does the car have a blue or black interior? Is the engine 100% stock or has it got a cam and headers like a lot of them got? My first car was a '69 Z with the "140" cam, headers, the L88/ZL1 clutch and 4.10 gears. I had a lot of fun in that car!  ;D
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Re: Street T/A
« Reply #32 on: December 21, 2012, 05:00:16 PM »
The car has standard black interior. I got the car without motor or trans it was raced at famoso raceway in the 70's. I dressed the engine compartment kinda day two stock. 1969 impala 350 with z intake headers unlite m21 wide ratio 4.56 gear YES alot of fun. I put a .600 lift solid roller 350 ported victor jr dart heads monster in it REAL fun.
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Re: Street T/A
« Reply #33 on: December 21, 2012, 05:55:26 PM »
Cowl hood delete, that is very cool and quite rare these days ;D
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Re: Street T/A
« Reply #34 on: December 21, 2012, 06:08:22 PM »
Black tail panel ?
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Re: Street T/A
« Reply #35 on: December 21, 2012, 06:58:23 PM »
I like the flat hood but not the black tail panel the previous owner must have.

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Re: Street T/A
« Reply #36 on: December 22, 2012, 06:18:17 AM »
Yeah, I prefer the body color tail panel over the black but nonetheless, a cool car. Thanks for sharing the pics and info on it.
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Re: Street T/A
« Reply #37 on: December 22, 2012, 07:58:10 AM »
While not perfectly streetable,  this build would make a great pattern for someone trying to replicate an early TransAm Camaro...................

http://www.rhoadescamaro.com/build/?m=201211

BTW........I don't post much here but am a daily reader and fully enjoy the postings from all of you.

I hope everyone has  a safe and Happy Thanksgiving
Just found this, cool thread, thanks Rick!

Building my car into something like a streetable T/A clone, to race with the SCCA.  The class I'm building for has pretty strict rules.  Engine is a stock (rebuilt) 302, stock carb, stock trans.  4.88 12-bolt, upgraded 4-wheel discs, upgraded springs/shocks and leafs, race seats and steering wheel, but otherwise stock interior.

Not allowed to alter smog equipment, so I'm building a '67, where it was available with no smog.  Also heater delete.  Very curious to see what it will weigh!

Only a couple weeks away from having it running.  Made progress since this pic (lowered rear, raised front, installed vent windows), but it's the best I have on its vintage TA wheels.

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Re: Street T/A
« Reply #38 on: December 22, 2012, 05:15:21 PM »
That is sharp looking! I like the way it sits. How close are the tires to the fender when you turn?

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Re: Street T/A
« Reply #39 on: December 22, 2012, 06:37:11 PM »
THAT is a nice car! 
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Re: Street T/A
« Reply #40 on: December 22, 2012, 10:17:17 PM »
Jason, the car is coming along nicely! Kudos for going with the real magnesium wheels too. It will be neat to see it get completed and I hope you have much success with it in STX autocross.
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Re: Street T/A
« Reply #41 on: January 01, 2013, 09:40:36 PM »
Not a track vehicle, just wanted that look. If I had it all to do over, I would have spent time reducing weight and making it more race ready. Maybe after I retire.


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Re: Street T/A
« Reply #42 on: January 01, 2013, 09:41:58 PM »
Another.


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Re: Street T/A
« Reply #43 on: January 01, 2013, 11:29:49 PM »
Looks great! Love the two tone paint.

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Re: Street T/A
« Reply #44 on: January 02, 2013, 02:59:31 AM »
The paint job looks nice. Is that a red pinstripe between the two colors?
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