Model Specific Discussions > Trans-Am Camaros
Walter Parkins 1970 Trans Am Z/28 Camaro
bossboy302:
I realize this is a Gen 1 forum, so forgive me if I'm intruding. It was the Trans Am heading that interests me.
I am currently preparing this Camaro for next season's vintage racing with the Historic Trans Am group. Admit I don't know too much about Camaros, and even less about Walter Parkins. If anyone has any information about Walter, his car, photos, or can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.
Thanks, Brian
Jon Mello:
Nice to have you join us here, Brian.
Walter C. Parkins was from White Bear Lake, MN and he was one of the Camaro drivers I saw run at Road America back in the early '70s. His car was orange with number 77 on it in green numerals. The 7s were kind of an odd font and they weren't laid out on a white circle, as I have seen on the car recently. I have Walter's autograph in my '71 RA Trans-Am program. Mike Mulcahy had that car a number of years back and it had a '69 style cowl induction scoop on the hood at that time. I hope that has gone away. It looked terrible and is not correct to the era. I believe it was Neil Karolek who found the car and traced it back to Parkins. I may have a picture of the car. I will have to do some digging.
oldtransamdriver:
Brian, I also have a photo of that car. I did race against Walter several times. He upped his game in 72
if you look at the qualifying times on ultimateracinghistory,com
Best wishes for a good season next year with the HTA. Might even get to see you at the races.
Robert Barg
Jon Mello:
Here's the car at the Bryar Trans-Am in 1972...
Robert Barg Collection from Autoweek & Competition Press
bossboy302:
John and Robert,
Thank you both for the replies, info, and photo(s). Any chance Walter is still around?
I have only 1 photo of the car in period. Yes, the "77" was a unique font, if not a bit ugly. Afraid the white meatballs are here to stay. The photo I have shows that back of the rear spoiler was painted kelly green, probably not going with that either.
The hood is being replaced with a flathood. I'd like to remove the bracing as I suspect was done in the era. Any photo of this would be helpful.
Again, thanks!
Hoping for more to come.
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