1969 Camaro Streetfighter - Golden Coffin

[rogue]

I figured it was time to finally make a build thread for my car to keep all the posts in one area...

The car was recently named "Golden Coffin" by a friend and is quite fitting. My family thinks the car will be the death of me. I recently raced the car at buttonwillow and came home with a broken steering wheel, and 3 cracked rotors :rofl:


Car:
1969 Camaro Z28 - Van Nuys built, original color Olympic Gold with Brown Vinyl top. Vinyl top was removed at some point by a previous owner. Socal straight body, minimal rust, could use a new paint job.

Drivetrain:
ZZ502 Big Block Engine
Holley 850cfm double pumper
MSD 6AL ignition
Muncie M22 Rockcrusher
Mcleod RST Clutch
Hooker Super Comp Headers
BeCool Aluminum Radiator w/ Electric Fans
12 Bolt Rearend with 3:73 gearing

Suspension:
Stock subframe modified by Guldstrand
QA1 Coilovers
Hotckiss Front Sway bar
Hotchkis Subframe Connectors
Hotchkis Rear Leafs
QA1 Adjustable Rear Shocks
12" Crossdrilled/slotted Front disc Brakes
11" Crossdrilled/slotted Rear disc Brakes
Stainless Braided Brake lines

Interior:
Recaro Speed S Seats in Black Leather with black suede.
Schroth 5 point harnesses with custom Cross bar belt mount at rear package tray.



Some pictures/video of the car this past year.

Auto Club Speedway
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SohcLppDJlI/AAAAAAAAjwA/OcfivVNep2Y/s800/100_1644%5B1%5D.JPG
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Streets of Willow
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SkPGpDwJvKI/AAAAAAAAd6o/XF-Qb6Zo1AE/s800/CP2_6613.JPG
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Buttonwillow
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sns905UKMZI/AAAAAAAAi4I/FKceDQyqc38/s800/VP__1001.JPG
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Dyno with a bad MSD coil.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SXJ-T4SDeLI/AAAAAAAAR-g/yVgBXPLxubE/s800/DANE%20DYNO%20GRAPH.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SExutVNiCwI/AAAAAAAAKHI/5ZSfT-cPtC4/s800/IMG_0055.jpg


I track the car a lot and every time I go out I come home with a list of issues I need to address.

List of things of things I'd like to improve:

Quick Ratio Power steering
Wilwood Manual Brakes
TKO600 or T-56 swap
Roll Cage
Gauges/dash setup
Rear Suspension Setup - Gbar? 3Link?
Remove rear seat setup and fabricate panel
Fire System
Stereo/GPS setup for Rally Events
Oil Cooler/breather/Accusump
Engine Upgrades - Heads/Cam/Intake, looking for 600rwhp Naturally Aspirated
Paint/Body possible Vinyl Wrap.

[rogue]

This is why you don't track your camaro with a stock steering wheel and no power steering. This happened on the streets luckily and while pulling my car into Lee Manufacturing for Power steering. Good timing Golden Coffin :rofl:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/So2M6DHwBZI/AAAAAAAAj-Q/Ge3weowTM88/s800/2009-08-20%2009.42.51.jpg

Ordered a Momo Mod 07 wheel/hub

http://www.sunbeam-corp.co.jp/products/porsche/parts-oil/momo/img/momo_mod_07.gif

[rogue]

My Hooker Super comps don't fit worth a DAMN with the new Lee Power steering box. I am running the BBC frame stands and BBC moroso mounts. The headers also have minimal ground clearance which is an issue when you slide off the track and come back on.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sns99RUB4BI/AAAAAAAAi5A/idSWyTXoQOA/s800/VP__1084.JPG

It happens. :_paranoid

I ordered a set of Dougs D320 Headers because they said they fit my application. No such luck, The doug's were just as bad as the Hooker Super Comps and would require serious massaging and dimpling to get them to fit.

I am having a local shop build me a custom set of headers instead.

[GM Muscle]

have you checked out stainless works?

[rogue]

have you checked out stainless works?

After 2 sets of headers and ton's of research, I'm done messing around with headers that were designed on a different car. There are simply too many Variables. I'd rather just have a custom set made on my car for my car.

Its cheaper than Lemon's Headers. Only issue is, they won't be coated. I can always have them coated later or header wrap I suppose.

[cfwjr1974]

I have a 502 in my 68 convertible. I am running a Concept One quick ratio steering box and the Stainless Works headers bolted right in and do not hang below my stock subframe. About $800 a set I believe. Cheaper than custom ones......

[tones2SS]

I like the name GOLDEN COFFIN. lol
She is a nice though and runs pretty good. ENJOY!:cheers:

[Vegas69]

I love it man. How is the crank case vented? I don't see any filters or pcv valves? Your oil pan also looks pretty low. Keep up the good work and blowing your retirment.:cheers:

[rogue]

I love it man. How is the crank case vented? I don't see any filters or pcv valves? Your oil pan also looks pretty low. Keep up the good work and blowing your retirment.:cheers:

Old photo. PCV and a K&N filter on it now. Its the stock ZZ Oil pan and yeah it hangs just below the crossmember. Thats one of the benefits the headers provided, oil pan protection. I've had issues in the Past. My old 396, this happened on the way home to my house. Still had oil pressure pulling into the garage, was losing it quickly. :lol:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Ru2wuHA2dtI/AAAAAAAAGlU/hEkVkQnJgMs/s800/oilpan.JPG

The previous owner had an "interesting" suspension setup. The oil pan was setup as the bump stop.

[camaro2nv]

Nice car, cant wait to see the changes and new lap times.

[XLexusTech]

FWIW header wrap tends to hold moisture. It can ruin a nice sent of hand built headers. I learned that one the hard way.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

you know how i feel... i fackin love your car man..

keep on- keepin on..

[Gordz32]

Nice car, what wheels are those?

[Flash68]

diggin the name Golden Coffin! :lol:

[awr68]

That's a REALLY cool car, and I love that it gets used...a lot! Don't paint it....use the hell out of it! It looks great the way it is!

Oh, and those are some of my favorite wheels too!! :thumbsup:

[89 RS]

Your Camaro has really grown on me Dane. Look forward to seeing the future mods. That Momo wheel should be pretty nice.

[Denvervet]

Get Lemons headers...they'll fit....guaranteed. Not cheap but probably cheaper then "custom" ones and they are reasonably quick. When in doubt call them. You won't be dissapointed ..ask Vegas69. I have them but haven't fired anything up yet. :thumbsup:

[MarkM66]

That type of upper alt. bracket has been known to break. I've seen some double them up.

[NOT A TA]

FWIW header wrap tends to hold moisture. It can ruin a nice sent of hand built headers. I learned that one the hard way.

I don't know if it was caused by the extra heat retained causing fatigue, or condensation held by the wrap, but a set of headers just crumbled away inside the wrap that were on a car I bought.

[rogue]

I have a 502 in my 68 convertible. I am running a Concept One quick ratio steering box and the Stainless Works headers bolted right in and do not hang below my stock subframe. About $800 a set I believe. Cheaper than custom ones......


Thanks for the heads up. The car is at the shop right now getting a custom driver side header made. I'll have it coated later I suppose.

[rogue]

FWIW header wrap tends to hold moisture. It can ruin a nice sent of hand built headers. I learned that one the hard way.


Interesting. I actually like the old school header wrap look too. Thanks for the heads up.

[rogue]

Nice car, what wheels are those?

CCW, John makes an amazing wheel. :thumbsup:

[rogue]

That's a REALLY cool car, and I love that it gets used...a lot! Don't paint it....use the hell out of it! It looks great the way it is!

Oh, and those are some of my favorite wheels too!! :thumbsup:


Thanks. Each track day, more and more of the single stage earl sheib paint job comes off :lol:

I kind of like the rough look, its fitting for a car that gets used a lot. I think it needs a CB radio to complete the look :lol:

[rogue]

Get Lemons headers...they'll fit....guaranteed. Not cheap but probably cheaper then "custom" ones and they are reasonably quick. When in doubt call them. You won't be dissapointed ..ask Vegas69. I have them but haven't fired anything up yet. :thumbsup:


Already spoke with Dan Lemons. Nice guy who really knows his product and cars. Unfortunately the build time is 3 weeks, and at $1500, not exactly cheap. I'm getting my existing driver side header reworked for less than $400, it will work for now...

[rjp71]

On the one picture labeled Buttonwillow, you are making a left turn and it looks like the tire is being pulled off the rim.

[rogue]

On the one picture labeled Buttonwillow, you are making a left turn and it looks like the tire is being pulled off the rim.

Its the tire size... I could probably fit a 245/40/17 but its a 235...

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SNsE0kII_bI/AAAAAAAALqg/djjvBxlID1k/s800/IMG_0517.jpg

[Gordz32]

CCW, John makes an amazing wheel. :thumbsup:

I thought so, they look great!

[novahollic]

if you're looking for a place to get your headers coated, ive used engineered applications in vernon, ca quite a bit. they are reasonally priced, (about ~$175 for a set of long tubes) and can do different colors as well. (ive seen their black and blue)

fwiw they do all the coating for tti headers. might be worth giving them a call

http://www.engineeredapps.com/

[rogue]

Just picked up the car from Lee Manufacturing. I had no idea how much a power steering setup could transform a car. Its a whole new animal. Point and shoot is the best way to describe it. Its going to take some getting used to. :willy:

The Hooker headers are still wedged up in there and I need to figure out my header situation now...

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SpLdL5KossI/AAAAAAAAkUM/eXf5mmak9vI/s800/IMG_2835.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SpLdNBwbcKI/AAAAAAAAkUU/Y3SVcE5AZo0/s800/IMG_2836.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SpLdOjYovkI/AAAAAAAAkUc/CoroXgvQQ20/s800/IMG_2837.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SpLdP4tvNJI/AAAAAAAAkUk/SNzIy6aCsbc/s800/IMG_2838.JPG

[Norm Peterson]

On the one picture labeled Buttonwillow, you are making a left turn and it looks like the tire is being pulled off the rim.
Tires can distort crazy amounts laterally in a hard corner. It takes a picture - or an eye that knows to specifically look for it - to see it. A 245 tire on the same wheels would likely distort a bit more than that, but might hide it a little better because it starts out with a little more 'bulge' overhanging the wheel flange to begin with.


Norm

[89 RS]

I bet that will take some getting use to for ya. What kind of steering box did they put in? Any special mods to the steering box?

[rogue]

I bet that will take some getting use to for ya. What kind of steering box did they put in? Any special mods to the steering box?


Yes its definitely odd after having so many miles with the car as manual steering both street/track. It feels so different, in a good way, but I need to spend some time at a car control event getting used to the new setup.

The Steering box is a 12.7:1 Lee 670 steering gear with an aluminum TC adjustable pump.

[89 RS]

Nice man. Your whole steering system is going to feel weird for awhile, but in a good way.

[WILWAXU]

Looks like alot of fun!

Cool car! :thumbsup:

[rlplive]

Man, I have loved your car since the first time I saw it on here. It just keeps getting better. I def miss the numbers though, too bad someone stole one.

[rogue]

Finished swapping out the stock hub for the MOMO hub and rewired the momo horn switch. I never realized how nice these steering wheel pullers are.... Makes things real easy.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Spm7eS9eaFI/AAAAAAAAkzg/nexX0UZYN-8/s800/IMG_2887.JPG

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[89 RS]

Looks good man.

[rlplive]

Nice man.

[71RS/SS396]

"The Hooker headers are still wedged up in there and I need to figure out my header situation now..."


You might want to try the headers I am using they fit nice and have great ground clearance. They're Sanderson shorties $475. for coated. I can take more pics if needed.
Tim

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/tmackg71/69%20headers/headers003.jpg

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/tmackg71/69%20headers/header2001.jpg

[rogue]

Well the Dougs Shorty's Came in. Can't say I'm exactly impressed with the weld quality and overall quality.... As long as they fit, fine. If not I'll be finally biting the bullet and doing lemon's

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sp9dHQZA9rI/AAAAAAAAl5k/D-TeGqhnHzw/s720/IMG_3285.JPG

[rogue]

"The Hooker headers are still wedged up in there and I need to figure out my header situation now..."


You might want to try the headers I am using they fit nice and have great ground clearance. They're Sanderson shorties $475. for coated. I can take more pics if needed.
Tim

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/tmackg71/69%20headers/headers003.jpg

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/tmackg71/69%20headers/header2001.jpg


Good to know thanks. That dual carb setup is pretty badass. What sort of power are you putting down?

[rogue]

Just got a long awaited check from a client and I already spent it before its deposited :lol:

Finally ordered some proper Wilwoods...

http://www.wilwood.com/Images/BrakeKits/BrakeKit_Photos-Large/kit_140-10510-DR-lg.jpg

http://www.wilwood.com/Images/BrakeKits/BrakeKit_Photos-Large/kit_140-7140-DR-lg.jpg

A TKO600 from kiesler
http://www.ttcautomotive.com/english/media/products_autogen/TKO-600_GM_small.jpg

And Adjustable SPC Upper Control Arms to dial out that positive camber
http://www.spcalignment.com/PROD_DIR/PROD_DYNAMIC/PROD_PHOTOS/94370.jpg

I need to get all this stuff installed and sorted out before mid september. I'm trying to drive the car from Los Angeles to visit my mother in Montana. Going to drive through yellowstone, salt lake city etc. Should be an incredible adventure. That TKO600 sure will come in handy.

[tones2SS]

That's awesome Rogue. What size Wilwoods? 13's?
Money well spent. I like the TKO600!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[71RS/SS396]

Good to know thanks. That dual carb setup is pretty badass. What sort of power are you putting down?

I have no clue about the power output never put it on a dyno,but if you look closely at the pic, it's a six shooter not two fours. By the way you will love the TKO,your car will be completely different to drive on the highway. I have one in my 71 and love it , hell I'm able to knock down 18 mpg @75 mph with a 396 and you can even here the radio over the engine now LOL.

[rogue]

Picked up some new Toyo R888's. My RA1s lasted about 5k miles mixed street/track use... Not bad, not good....

Rear 275/40/17

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SqgFpTkLloI/AAAAAAAAmlo/mpzC1-_xVVg/s800/IMG_3416.JPG

Upgraded my fronts from a 235 to a 245/40/17. No rubbing lock to lock and in hard cornering yet...

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SqgFqBg7oWI/AAAAAAAAmlw/OeJrtqdyT3c/s800/IMG_3417.JPG

[Bad Bird]

I love this car. The minimalist/classic theme is brilliant.

[rlplive]

Did you decide on a dash yet? Man I love this car.

[rogue]

That's awesome Rogue. What size Wilwoods? 13's?
Money well spent. I like the TKO600!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

13" Wilwoods Front and Rear, blanks, no crossdrilled or slotted. I'm going to track reliability, not for show.... No yellow calipers and shiny crossdrilled rotors here though it did cross my mind. My track friends talked me out of it. Less bling, more focus on functionality, and reliability.

I plan on doing some sort of brake ducting setup using the factory front spoiler and using aftermarket inlets and ducting from the circle track world. For the rears I would have to pull air from the back windows like Scott Mock's car, or setup inlets underneath the car near the front of the leafs perhaps.

Scott's car is a big inspiration to me. Love it.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SHQGil9lsKI/AAAAAAAAKWs/g4NowH4HIrM/s800/47b8d925b3127cce98548b109a8300000047100AZM2blw0aOG Lg7.jpg

[rogue]

I have no clue about the power output never put it on a dyno,but if you look closely at the pic, it's a six shooter not two fours. By the way you will love the TKO,your car will be completely different to drive on the highway. I have one in my 71 and love it , hell I'm able to knock down 18 mpg @75 mph with a 396 and you can even here the radio over the engine now LOL.


Oh wow yeah I didn't notice. I'm real excited about the TKO. As much as I love my muncie, I find myself screaming down the highway at 4k RPM all to often and the cops LOVE ME.

I plan on doing a few local trips from LA to Santa Barbara and San Diego to shake the car down before making a big trip up through utah and yellowstone to visit my mother in Montana. I think it'll be a hell of an adventure that I'll remember for a lifetime.

Cars are for driving right? :thumbsup:

[rogue]

I love this car. The minimalist/classic theme is brilliant.


Thanks just trying to keep it simple and functional. While I love all the aftermarket support we have, I think a lot of cars are overbuilt with fancy parts and never driven like they should be because they end up being too nice.

I'm still kicking the idea of picking up a set of 17" Minilite Replicas to really bring the trans am look into the modern era. I wish I could run the magnetic numbers full time, but they fall off at speeds over 100mph.

[rogue]

Did you decide on a dash yet? Man I love this car.


Thanks! Not yet, I dropped off the car at Guldstrand Motorsports in Burbank this morning. Waiting to get the trans,headers, upper control arms, and wilwoods in and sorted out. Then its off to my electronics/audio shop for the dash, gauges, battery relocation, a simple stereo.

I'm going to be using either the Covan's Thunder Road unit in black. 5" Speedo and Tach.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SrGL5twKtwI/AAAAAAAAokw/Vt1W6q8dqzM/s800/725.433.800x600.69_Cam_-_Black_CF.jpg

Or I'll use Anvil's dash, but paint it black. Maybe they have a blemished one I can get. I don't want too much carbon.

Anvil:
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb172/taylor1969/Carbon%20Fiber%20Dash/IMG_3161.jpg

I'm undecided on gauges so far. I like the Carbon Autometer series, but feel that carbon fiber should be used for functional purposes, not show purposes. I'm on the fence about the whole thing. Black dash is a must though. I eventually plan on using every carbon fiber body panel Anvil makes in addition to fiberglass front fenders for weight savings. Too much carbon on a muscle car can be a bad thing I think.

I will be using a special sequential shift light system in the dash as well that'll be pretty cool and quite functional at track days. I find myself bouncing off the rev limiter at times.

[rogue]

Man, I have loved your car since the first time I saw it on here. It just keeps getting better. I def miss the numbers though, too bad someone stole one.

Thanks! Funny thing about the numbers. They fly off the car at 100+mph. I've lost one at every track day I've ever done except Streets of willow because its real hard to get to 100mph....

Its starting to get expensive replacing the damn things all the time. :lol:

[NOT A TA]

Thanks! Funny thing about the numbers. They fly off the car at 100+mph. I've lost one at every track day I've ever done except Streets of willow because its real hard to get to 100mph....

Its starting to get expensive replacing the damn things all the time. :lol:

I'll second the sentiments since seeing your car here. Very cool! Can't wait to see some pics with the new stuff!

I use vinyl "low pressure" stickers so they can be peeled off easily anytime I don't want the stickers or when changing from road course numbers to land speed racing numbers. The "low Pressure" stickers are normally used by real estate companies etc. to change agents names and numbers on the signs they use in front of homes. Any sign printing kind of place can make them for you. No residue when you peel them off.

[rlplive]

Thanks! Not yet, I dropped off the car at Guldstrand Motorsports in Burbank this morning. Waiting to get the trans,headers, upper control arms, and wilwoods in and sorted out. Then its off to my electronics/audio shop for the dash, gauges, battery relocation, a simple stereo.

I'm going to be using either the Covan's Thunder Road unit in black. 5" Speedo and Tach.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SrGL5twKtwI/AAAAAAAAokw/Vt1W6q8dqzM/s800/725.433.800x600.69_Cam_-_Black_CF.jpg

Or I'll use Anvil's dash, but paint it black. Maybe they have a blemished one I can get. I don't want too much carbon.

Anvil:
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb172/taylor1969/Carbon%20Fiber%20Dash/IMG_3161.jpg

I'm undecided on gauges so far. I like the Carbon Autometer series, but feel that carbon fiber should be used for functional purposes, not show purposes. I'm on the fence about the whole thing. Black dash is a must though. I eventually plan on using every carbon fiber body panel Anvil makes in addition to fiberglass front fenders for weight savings. Too much carbon on a muscle car can be a bad thing I think.

I will be using a special sequential shift light system in the dash as well that'll be pretty cool and quite functional at track days. I find myself bouncing off the rev limiter at times.

Honestly, I think you should go with the anvil dash. I think The carbon guages would look good as well.

[awr68]

Have you considered using a Nova dash insert and dash pad....I like how it cleans up the dash in the '69.

[rogue]

Have you considered using a Nova dash insert and dash pad....I like how it cleans up the dash in the '69.

I was unaware they could be swapped. What year nova dashes? Do you have any examples? I'm honestly not very happy with the current choices out there, even the DSE....

Appreciate the info.

[Josh69]

Thanks just trying to keep it simple and functional. While I love all the aftermarket support we have, I think a lot of cars are overbuilt with fancy parts and never driven like they should be because they end up being too nice.

I'm still kicking the idea of picking up a set of 17" Minilite Replicas to really bring the trans am look into the modern era. I wish I could run the magnetic numbers full time, but they fall off at speeds over 100mph.

Agreed, the minilites would really set off the car with a vintage feel. I've got over 3K miles this year on the 'bird and the TKO is awesome, you'll love it. I have the same basic Wilwood set-up as well, did a brake check on the way to lunch with a buddy with a 911 Turbo and he was floored. I too kinda wish I went with less 'bling' on the wheels...so I'm thinking this winter it'll get something more race oriented...I've had about as much fun as I can have legally on the street. Time to turn this thing into a tracker. Yeah, I've got alot sunk into it, but not nearly as much as others, and it's only fun when I'm driving it....not staring at it...that wore off months ago. LOL!

[JKnight]

Oh wow yeah I didn't notice. I'm real excited about the TKO. As much as I love my muncie, I find myself screaming down the highway at 4k RPM all to often and the cops LOVE ME.

Cars are for driving right? :thumbsup:

I just took a 300 mile drive with my new TKO and I was amazed at how well it does on the highways. The RPM's were much lower at those speeds than they were with my 700R4.

With all the tracking you do though, did you go with the RR .82 overdrive version?

[badbu68]

Just found this thread, love the car! If you're going to find a blem carbon fiber dash, I'd paint over it lightly with the black so you could just barely see the carbon. Would look killer IMHO.

Man, that is just crazy about the steering wheel, how hard were you cranking it???

[Serpa69]

I would go with the Covan one. I think the carbon is a little to much. It doesnt say race it says rice.

[rlplive]

13" Wilwoods Front and Rear, blanks, no crossdrilled or slotted. I'm going to track reliability, not for show.... No yellow calipers and shiny crossdrilled rotors here though it did cross my mind. My track friends talked me out of it. Less bling, more focus on functionality, and reliability.

I plan on doing some sort of brake ducting setup using the factory front spoiler and using aftermarket inlets and ducting from the circle track world. For the rears I would have to pull air from the back windows like Scott Mock's car, or setup inlets underneath the car near the front of the leafs perhaps.

Scott's car is a big inspiration to me. Love it.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SHQGil9lsKI/AAAAAAAAKWs/g4NowH4HIrM/s800/47b8d925b3127cce98548b109a8300000047100AZM2blw0aOG Lg7.jpg

Scott's car is awesome man. I am actually cruising down this weekend to hang out with Scott and check his car out. Hopefully I will get some pics and vid.

[evilzee28]

Thanks just trying to keep it simple and functional. While I love all the aftermarket support we have, I think a lot of cars are overbuilt with fancy parts and never driven like they should be because they end up being too nice.

I'm still kicking the idea of picking up a set of 17" Minilite Replicas to really bring the trans am look into the modern era. I wish I could run the magnetic numbers full time, but they fall off at speeds over 100mph.


Love your car man, I couldn't agree more re some cars being overbuilt:thumbsup:
My '69 has been built to compete in historic road racing & the rules dictate that you must keep original subframes & suspension components like OE A arms, axles, discs & calipers etc. You can fit something like Carbotech brakes which are awesome & can out stop bigger Wilwoods. My car has had the A arm mounting points moved, which now gives 3 deg negative camber, it has a bigger anti roll bar, multipoint Spax adjustable race shocks & runs 1500lb front springs (yep, that's correct 1500lbs per side) The ride isn't at all harsh with this set up & the car corners "flat" with no body roll. The rear axle has been "tweaked" to give toe in & camber. The thing handles as if it's on rails & gives total confidence in it's handling charecteristics. You really don't need to spend out a bucket load of money on aftermarket stuff to get your car to handle extremely well. Whlst I understand that many people feel that they're upgrading their car by fitting aftermarket items, for me it's bang per buck that's important.:unibrow:

Here's a pic of it with the Superlite wheels & a video clip of the car with the engine ticking over.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D16996RNe3k

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff121/evilzee28/side.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff121/evilzee28/front.jpg

The car's not finished yet but it is road legal. I've just got to fit the new cowl hood ( the one on it in the pics is a temporary item until the new one's painted) stripe it & fit the front bumper. Cheers....Nige

[rogue]

Been in and out of the hospital for complications with my health. Lots of progress has been made over at Guldstrand. We found that Doug's Headers D306 did not fit as advertised. So I'm returned yet another set of headers. This time we're trying Patriot H8062-1... Will see. I have a hard time spending $1500 for a set of headers from Lemons when it could be spent on more important things.

New 6 piston wilwoods

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SsO3QYeTXeI/AAAAAAAApDk/w2uBjPH5X3M/s800/IMG_3474.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SsO3UaOkkAI/AAAAAAAApD0/BWjhsBE56aw/s800/IMG_3476.JPG

Rear wilwoods

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SsO3WLTxPXI/AAAAAAAApD8/m6aYmu1paPc/s800/IMG_3477.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SsO3ZtQHGkI/AAAAAAAApEM/zk5viwwFRiw/s800/IMG_3479.JPG

SPC adjustable upper control arms

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SsO3S7e8h4I/AAAAAAAApDs/LiTqaxIN6Aw/s800/IMG_3475.JPG

One of Dick Guldstrands many Corvettes. Its such an honor to be around Dick and his shop. So much history...

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SsO3Mj19CTI/AAAAAAAApDU/T763WtQumx8/s800/IMG_3472.JPG

[rogue]

Scott's car is awesome man. I am actually cruising down this weekend to hang out with Scott and check his car out. Hopefully I will get some pics and vid.

I saw your thread, it must be amazing to see in person and I love its pure functionality. I'd like to see more cars like that being built.

[rogue]

The car's not finished yet but it is road legal. I've just got to fit the new cowl hood ( the one on it in the pics is a temporary item until the new one's painted) stripe it & fit the front bumper. Cheers....Nige

Love the simplicity of your car, and for whatever reason, that cowl hood even has a certain appeal about it. Where did you get your minilites from?

I'm afraid I'm now stuck with 17" wheels due to my new wilwoods, which is fine, but I'd like to run minilite replicas of some sort (Team3, Wheel Vintiques) in 17" for my street tires...

[tones2SS]

Sorry to hear about your health complications. Hope it all works out ok for you.
The Wilwoods look great on there. They should provide some serious topping power. TAKE CARE!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[rlplive]

I saw your thread, it must be amazing to see in person and I love its pure functionality. I'd like to see more cars like that being built.
Oh man, it was completely insane. I too love simple cars such as Scotts as well as yours. Just pure function is what does it for me. You should cruise out to Nevada in Nov and watch Scott and others run the Optima challenge. Hey, sorry to hear about you going to the hospital, hope all is well. Your car keeps getting better.
Ryan

[evilzee28]

Love the simplicity of your car, and for whatever reason, that cowl hood even has a certain appeal about it. Where did you get your minilites from?


I'm afraid I'm now stuck with 17" wheels due to my new wilwoods, which is fine, but I'd like to run minilite replicas of some sort (Team3, Wheel Vintiques) in 17" for my street tires...



I live in Britain, but here's a link to my wheel suppliers. You can get pretty much any size/backspacing you want hth, cheers....Nige

http://www.superlite-wheels.com/wheelpage.asp?cat=2

[rogue]

Picked up the car from Guldstrand today with the following completed:
Tremec TKO600 5 Speed
SPC Adjustable Upper Control Arms
Rear lowering blocks to bring the back down a little
Tow Hook and bracket to subframe
Custom Headers to fit Lee Manufacturing quick ratio power steering
Dick Guldstrands signature and approval to drive it like its stolen.

Watching Dick pull the car around and the smile on his face I knew it brought back a lot of memories. He said it'll really step out on you if you stomp on it. He said he really loved the car, and the gas tank was empty. :lol:

Always a pleasure speaking with guys like Guldstrand. I asked him to sign the dash, it should be good for about 50 horsepower I think.

Dick pulling the car around. It finally sits even with the blocks in the rear.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSHjnxugLI/AAAAAAAAsLk/Vgz3pZQXx9k/s800/IMG_4197.JPG

:thumbsup:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSHlGPeaSI/AAAAAAAAsL0/nX0lFNxVHO4/s800/IMG_4199.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSHpFRSxFI/AAAAAAAAsMk/zEUp9dYji-A/s800/IMG_4205.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSHqV82qsI/AAAAAAAAsM0/vusICqBPljM/s800/IMG_4207.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSHtgXNHYI/AAAAAAAAsNU/wkEYdY_ntVM/s800/IMG_4211.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSHu6I7c-I/AAAAAAAAsNk/N4OSiEiBpCY/s800/IMG_4213.JPG

Fillin up on some much needed petrol
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSHvmkPUfI/AAAAAAAAsNs/2lySFpodz00/s800/IMG_4214.JPG

[rogue]

The new shifter location is taller and farther back which helps because I'm so tall I sit real far back. Shifting is now a breeze and the 5th gear makes it a whole different car. Maybe I'll be able to manage 14mpg on the highway now. Cal speedway soon to see how fast I can get her up to on the main straight. Also Dick's Signature which cuts down lap time. :rofl:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSdneDm8WI/AAAAAAAAsQg/hwrG3XKDb-I/s800/IMG_4230.JPG

New Steering wheel
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSf3cfWtmI/AAAAAAAAsRI/VCbwJrU_uZY/s800/IMG_4232.JPG

Front Tow hook. I have the DSE shock plate tow hooks for the rear.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSf4lRdXxI/AAAAAAAAsRY/v1YV9qiWL4g/s800/IMG_4234.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSgDwyRFPI/AAAAAAAAsS4/o5d2FOTTHrI/s800/IMG_4246.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSgHvd3SCI/AAAAAAAAsTc/BpDww4GBBys/s800/IMG_4250.JPG

Custom driver side header. 3 pipes had to be reworked. and new wilwood master and clutch reservoir.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSf7ontSnI/AAAAAAAAsRw/h845tSmsgNE/s800/IMG_4237.JPG

Header Clearance is finally good proper.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSgFtRA-VI/AAAAAAAAsTM/OvqYXd9k_do/s800/IMG_4248.JPG

The Lee manufacturing power steering reservoir
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSf9lW4lzI/AAAAAAAAsSA/y8rq95ly74I/s800/IMG_4239.JPG

Lee steering box. 12:1 ratio. Had to try 3 different headers, nothing worked.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSf-urBMwI/AAAAAAAAsSI/11nXdujnDrw/s800/IMG_4240.JPG

SPC control arms will help with camber adjustments
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSgAb9ITLI/AAAAAAAAsSY/Wj0noCWAtng/s800/IMG_4242.JPG

Front 6 Piston wilwoods. No crossdrilled or slotted. I wanted track reliability not show-touring. I've cracked 4 drilled rotors already with the car.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSgDAteeZI/AAAAAAAAsSw/3umM1YWSzbM/s800/IMG_4245.JPG

So for the next track outing I have power steering, a 5 speed with a lot more top end, proper brakes that won't fade and proper camber for more contact patch. Should be a lot more fun and a whole new experience. I struggled with the car before. It was like trying to wrestle an elefant around the track. Just driving it around town, it drives like a modern car now. The manual brakes feel great, and its nice to have one less thing to go wrong out at the track.

I'm waiting on my Jake's Rod shop aluminum spoiler and then I'll get that mounted. I also need to get an induction setup for the front spoiler so I can mount brake ducting to cool down the front brakes. Then its off to Cal Speedway if I can get it all finished in time. Will be REAL interesting to see what the cars capable on the main straight and turn 1 and 2. Last time I was out there I was topped out in 4th way before the finish line/pits. The proof is in the pudding I suppose.

[Flash68]

Very cool stuff.

But I must say I am not a fan of the color of that tow hook. What is that? Magenta? :lol:

[rogue]

Very cool stuff.

But I must say I am not a fan of the color of that tow hook. What is that? Magenta? :lol:


Red. If you couldn't tell I'm not really building a show car here. Last thing I need is some idiot track worker using my front bumper or control arm as a tow point. I'll also be adding tow hook stickers. May seem silly but its required at nearly any track event you do. Without a tow point, they're going to use something stupid and screw up your car.

I can unscrew the hook for street duty.

[70rs]

Your car is coming along really well. I am also curious to see how the new stuff works out for you. I bet with the new steering your going to feel much better at the end of each session now.

As for the tow hook, well it's pink. :rofl:
But I do get the importance of a track worker needing to see it quickly.

:cheers:

[NOT A TA]

Red. If you couldn't tell I'm not really building a show car here. Last thing I need is some idiot track worker using my front bumper or control arm as a tow point. I'll also be adding tow hook stickers. May seem silly but its required at nearly any track event you do. Without a tow point, they're going to use something stupid and screw up your car.

I can unscrew the hook for street duty.

I've seen more damage done by "The Hook" than the driver did so I also have tow hooks now. The front one is pretty noticable, but the rear is kinda low.

I've been looking for "TOW" stickers I like, but haven't found any. What I really want is something like the bubble letters from the "MOD" era. If you come across anything like that let me know otherwise I'm going to have them made for me eventually but they'll cost more that way and I'll probably take them off a lot. My front and rear hooks are also easily removable and you can't tell where they were.

[89 RS]

Dane, cool stuff man. It's like Xmas coming early...:D Awesome that Guldstrand did the work and then signed the glovebox door.

[skatinjay27]

very kick azz dane! should make for some good improvements on the track times.

you should spray can some clear over the glove box door to protect the sig.;)

ps. tow hook looks red to me... do you know what brand tow hook that is?

[Vegas69]

Sweet man....I'm getting ready to add a front tow hook to mine. That's in the top 5 of things to do. I'm going to water jet mine and have it come out between the spoiler and front facia. I also put two hook on the rear shock plates. :thumbsup:

[rlplive]

I like where this car is heading. Very nice. I would leave that tow hook on 24-7. Looks sick to me. The best part is you are driving your car instead of wiping it down with a terry cloth all day. It seems like when you see the over the top cars in the mags, they never seem to list their road course or autocross times. Keep us posted.

[rogue]

I've seen more damage done by "The Hook" than the driver did so I also have tow hooks now. The front one is pretty noticable, but the rear is kinda low.

I've been looking for "TOW" stickers I like, but haven't found any. What I really want is something like the bubble letters from the "MOD" era. If you come across anything like that let me know otherwise I'm going to have them made for me eventually but they'll cost more that way and I'll probably take them off a lot. My front and rear hooks are also easily removable and you can't tell where they were.

Something like this?

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/group.asp?GroupID=DECTOW

[NOT A TA]

Something like this?

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/group.asp?GroupID=DECTOW

Thanks but nope, looking for something similar to style font they used for "THE JUDGE" stickers on the GTOs even if its a sheet of stickers with an alphabet and I just use the ones I need.

I don't know what kind of runoffs the tracks have have where you guys are, but the track workers are not going to dig under your car in a sand trap (especially if you're no longer on the scene) to look and see if you have a tow hook on a shock plate. They'll just grab the bumper and pull.

[Vegas69]

It was a last minute deal for me. They will work perfect for tie downs in my enclosed trailer. Fabricating a new bracket off the rear frame rail is probably a good idea.

[Northeast Rod Run]

I originally bought the Hooker Super Comps for my big-block power steering '69 and because they were a "direct fit", but when I put them in, I couldn't put the lines in the top of my steering box.

I sent them back and bought the regular Comp headers with the same sized tubes and they fit with just a minor dimpling of the #3 tube. they ended up being way cheaper because they weren't "guaranteed to fit" like the first set, and they fit almost like a glove but I did need to run the Moroso solid mounts.

[rogue]

Got the rear spoiler in from Jake at Jakes Rod Shop. Should come in handy, I've noticed a spoilerless camaro is real lofty in the rear end above 140mph. Hopefully this will help. :thumbsup:

Its just a test fit for now. Sending it out for powder coating. I'm thinking black or possibly even color matching it, will see after showing some friends.


http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Swcvad9Na7I/AAAAAAAAs1I/whF36z_ZVrM/s800/IMG_4333.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SwcvbaezC8I/AAAAAAAAs1Y/vGJ6Mz-BI4o/s800/IMG_4335.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Swcvb-fZDSI/AAAAAAAAs1g/lGo2jh7UYUo/s800/IMG_4336.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SwcveafghiI/AAAAAAAAs2I/80QFiPjnzSs/s800/IMG_4342.JPG

[Vegas69]

What...you think that's a race car?

[rogue]

What...you think that's a race car?

with that color, it surely isn't a show car is it? it hasn't been washed in 4 months hows that make you feel :lol:

[DFRESH]

Dane, hurry up and test that wing at 140 so you can give a report--then I won't think "show" anymore--:P

When are you headed out to Button Willow again? Any hard dates on the calendar?

Doug

[Vegas69]

with that color, it surely isn't a show car is it? it hasn't been washed in 4 months hows that make you feel :lol:

Ha ha....I figured you were heading down to cars and coffee tomorrow. :rofl: Looks racey and you know I like that! I will say that I don't think it would look that great on my car.

[awr68]

Cool....I would paint it black.

I'm with Todd, I don't see it looking good on my car, but it totaly works on your's!! :thumbsup:

[68protouring454]

looks great Dane. Color match the base, then have upright partial satin black powder coated, revealing some aluminum would look sick.
let us know what you decide
jake

[89 RS]

Cool man. Looks good, and I'm sure you will see a difference at those speeds. Also noticed the Guildstrand tag frame, nice.:thumbsup:

[NOT A TA]

Looks cool! Let us know how it works.

I trhink base body color, satin black wing and the hardware and supports polished.

[rlplive]

Looks cool! Let us know how it works.

I trhink base body color, satin black wing and the hardware and supports polished.

Thats exatly what I was thinking. Gold base, black wing and silver struts.

[nvr2fst]

Got the rear spoiler in from Jake at Jakes Rod Shop. Should come in handy, I've noticed a spoilerless camaro is real lofty in the rear end above 140mph. Hopefully this will help. :thumbsup:

Its just a test fit for now. Sending it out for powder coating. I'm thinking black or possibly even color matching it, will see after showing some friends.


http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Swcvad9Na7I/AAAAAAAAs1I/whF36z_ZVrM/s800/IMG_4333.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SwcvbaezC8I/AAAAAAAAs1Y/vGJ6Mz-BI4o/s800/IMG_4335.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Swcvb-fZDSI/AAAAAAAAs1g/lGo2jh7UYUo/s800/IMG_4336.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SwcveafghiI/AAAAAAAAs2I/80QFiPjnzSs/s800/IMG_4342.JPG

Looks good Dane, fits the theme of the car. True street fighter looks and Im bias to the color. My first camaro 27yrs ago was the same color although it was a bondo bucket 307 that had more stickers on it than you could imagine. Problem was I had none of those parts I was advertising.
Great track car, keep it coming!

[Vegas69]

Yep...I like the idea of playing with some colors on it as well. :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

:thumbsup: I really like that you blast your car down the track!! Some day I will finish one of my cars & be joining you:unibrow:

[mexMan]

Rouge:
I'm your #e=mc^2 fan, I love your Camaro, everything about it, I want to build a Camaro like yours, all about function, I really like the way it looks, and I want to know if you have any building process pictures.

[DFRESH]

Dane, are you back in business now? Any updates----hope you are doing ok bro---drop in here on the board and let us know how you are doing when you have a chance.

Doug

[rogue]

Looks good Dane, fits the theme of the car. True street fighter looks and Im bias to the color. My first camaro 27yrs ago was the same color although it was a bondo bucket 307 that had more stickers on it than you could imagine. Problem was I had none of those parts I was advertising.
Great track car, keep it coming!

I'm not sure what I like about the color, it could be best described as baby vomit yellow. I think the fact that the color is so rare is what attracted me to the car in the first place. It seems like every camaro on the planet is red, silver, black, yellow or blue.

Funny you mention the stickers, when I purchased the car, I attempted to remove them and quickly found out that the paint came off with the stickers. Needless to say, they're there to stay until I decide to paint the car or Vinyl Wrap it. There is NO WAY I would be pushing the limits of the car and my driving if I had a 10k paint job, and thats considered a cheap paint job!

For now, the ugly gold fits the theme of the car. Its purpose built for driving, reliability, and to have fun! :thumbsup:

[rogue]

Yep...I like the idea of playing with some colors on it as well. :thumbsup:


Going to be dropping it off at the powder coater's shop next week. Base will be gold if I can get it to match, the lip will be black, and all the hardware/screws will be left aluminum. If the hardware is too 'bling' I will have it all powder coated as well. I want the wing to not be the focal point of the car. Its not for looks. I may have to photoshop it to see what looks best.

[rogue]

:thumbsup: I really like that you blast your car down the track!! Some day I will finish one of my cars & be joining you:unibrow:


Thanks. I blast it through oxnard quite often as well. I was out there bedding my brakes in the strawberry fields recently. I need to stop by and meet you guys and check out the shop.

[rogue]

Rouge:
I'm your #e=mc^2 fan, I love your Camaro, everything about it, I want to build a Camaro like yours, all about function, I really like the way it looks, and I want to know if you have any building process pictures.

I have about 300 photos detailing the various stages of the build/transformation, but because I never really dropped off the car for a full resto at a shop, its kind of a frankenstein of a build right now.

I pan on eventually having it cosmetically restored and gone through, but not until I'm done having fun chipping the pain around the road courses.

Any particular photos you're interested in seeing?

The suspension was so poorly thought out and not sorted out. I was not a well educated buyer unfortunately. I didn't over pay either so no biggie.

The day I bought the car.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/RrovUZWRlBI/AAAAAAAAF3k/auz5Y2baadg/s800/1969%20Camaro.jpg

A few months after driving the car around,
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/R2AoTLJqsZI/AAAAAAAAG9w/2xY7eYx5JQU/s800/IMG_2712.jpg
The previous owner built it with his son, and it was primarily used to cruise to cruise nights only. It had a race theme going on, but lacked the performance aspects to match the looks (at least in my mind).

[rogue]

Dane, are you back in business now? Any updates----hope you are doing ok bro---drop in here on the board and let us know how you are doing when you have a chance.

Doug

Yes and no. I am in pain management over at USC center for pancreatic diseases. I suffer from chronic pain daily. My ability to work/drive my cars has been impacted greatly. Some days I manage to get out and enjoy them, but for now, the cars are the only things keeping my mind sane. This condition is likely for life, so I'm working on finding a happy medium between the pain, and living my life.

I will say one thing though, I don't feel any pain when I'm focused at the race track. I am far too busy trying to not kill myself and keep the car on the track. I have to take myself off my pain meds the day before any track day, so track days take some real dedication and suffering to even attend and go to. Its worth it, and I'm putting all my heart into it. I got a dog, and thats helping quite a bit as well. Funny little critters are great companions.

Hes already been up to 145mph in a chance encounter with a Ferrari F430. I was absolutely SHOCKED to find that I was still pulling away from it when I shifted into 5th. I expected the Ferrrari to blow by me, and it was the first and only chance I've had to use 5th under full throttle. Big block torque sure does come in handy. The ferrari owner was shocked and pulled up next to me and gave me a huge thumbs up and a grin and then shook his head. He was baffled. His wife was laughing her head off. He messed with the wrong camaro. :lol:

The dog didnt even flinch at high speed, he was in his crate and belted in :thumbsup:

[rogue]

In other news, I cracked the stock oil pan on the zz502 on a manhole cover here in Silver Lake. The streets are horrible here. Unfortunately after reworking the headers, the oil pan became the lowest point on the car. I noticed the oil while filling my tires with air, and got the car home before it even dropped pressure. It dumped out 6-7 quarts in a pan in my garage.

This is the second time I've cracked a pan on this car in Silver Lake. The streets suck and my car is too low. This was the first time:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Ru2wuHA2dtI/AAAAAAAAGlU/hEkVkQnJgMs/s800/oilpan.JPG


I just received a Milodon Road Racing Pan, which is lower profile than the stock pan by 2" inches. I never experienced any oil pressure issues at the track with the stock pan, but I figured I might as well do the right thing and go with a road race pan.

http://www.milodon.com/new-images/31555.GIF

The hot tip for road racing due to trap door baffle system is to provide adequate oil supply on left & right turns. Proven highly effective in SCCA and other competition. Also great for very low Camaro, Chevelles and Covette in all applications including road race to drag race. Fits Mark IV 396-454 and stroker Big Blocks. With most aluminum rods, pan will fit up to a 41/2" stroke without modification.

I'll get the new pan on, and then its time to get that spoiler on there and attend a track day before making any more changes.

I'll also be ordering some street wheels/rubber that are more traditional trans am and doing a custom cage. Not sure how extensive the cage will be yet. I need to have siome guys look at my seating position and propose some ideas. I'd like to still be able to drive the car on the steet with the cage, so I'm leaning towards a roll hoop with a x and crossbar for my belts.

[Vegas69]

Looking at the same pan for my new build up. :thumbsup: We're a dying breed and that's alright with me.

[Steve1968LS2]

You could always mod the pan to yield more clearance.. beat bleeding out if you bottom out :)

Great car, and it runs hard. Hopefully we can get to the track together next year once my car is back in one piece.

Ever autocross it?

And yes, power steering is the ONE luxury I insist on..

[rlplive]

Yes and no. I am in pain management over at USC center for pancreatic diseases. I suffer from chronic pain daily. My ability to work/drive my cars has been impacted greatly. Some days I manage to get out and enjoy them, but for now, the cars are the only things keeping my mind sane. This condition is likely for life, so I'm working on finding a happy medium between the pain, and living my life.

I will say one thing though, I don't feel any pain when I'm focused at the race track. I am far too busy trying to not kill myself and keep the car on the track. I have to take myself off my pain meds the day before any track day, so track days take some real dedication and suffering to even attend and go to. Its worth it, and I'm putting all my heart into it. I got a dog, and thats helping quite a bit as well. Funny little critters are great companions.

Hes already been up to 145mph in a chance encounter with a Ferrari F430. I was absolutely SHOCKED to find that I was still pulling away from it when I shifted into 5th. I expected the Ferrrari to blow by me, and it was the first and only chance I've had to use 5th under full throttle. Big block torque sure does come in handy. The ferrari owner was shocked and pulled up next to me and gave me a huge thumbs up and a grin and then shook his head. He was baffled. His wife was laughing her head off. He messed with the wrong camaro. :lol:

The dog didnt even flinch at high speed, he was in his crate and belted in :thumbsup:

Sorry to hear it man. It has to suck constantly being in pain. Your car is badass, lets see a pic of your dog.

[Kendall Burleson]

Great car hope to see it out their soon.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[rogue]

Looking at the same pan for my new build up. :thumbsup: We're a dying breed and that's alright with me.

A dying breed but we sound so much better ;)

If I ever get the money, I'm going aluminum bbc with a dry sump built by Tom Nelson. :thumbsup:

I'll post up some pictures of the pan. I thought about doing an accusump as well.

[rogue]

You could always mod the pan to yield more clearance.. beat bleeding out if you bottom out :)

Great car, and it runs hard. Hopefully we can get to the track together next year once my car is back in one piece.

Ever autocross it?

And yes, power steering is the ONE luxury I insist on..


Definitely this year. I was in the hospital when you guys went out to buttonwillow I think. Its staggering to think how many great events and things I've missed out on due to my health. I'm sick of it. From now on, I'm showing up on a stretcher, running and going back to the hospital. :lol:

Power steering changed my world, and I've yet to even get a chance to play with it at the limit, just around town and a few onramp drifts :willy:

No autocrossing yet, but I have considered it, both for cost and convenience. It was impossible without the power steering so it wasn't an option before. It would be a great chance to work out car control with all these new mods.

[rogue]

Sorry to hear it man. It has to suck constantly being in pain. Your car is badass, lets see a pic of your dog.


Thanks man. Hes a 4 month old French Bulldog. Animals really do help heal.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SwwtafhQdsI/AAAAAAAAtAE/sB42jpPEvQw/s800/IMG_4375.JPG

Here he is, driving the continental. :lol:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vjlrNrX9wDI/SyHtogfEnPI/AAAAAAAABuU/qTfPMChFLDw/s800/2009-12-06-16.12.53_284.70313_0.25_78.796875.jpg

Pretty sure hes the only bulldog in the world to have done 145mph :lol:

[mexMan]

I have about 300 photos detailing the various stages of the build/transformation, but because I never really dropped off the car for a full resto at a shop, its kind of a frankenstein of a build right now.

I pan on eventually having it cosmetically restored and gone through, but not until I'm done having fun chipping the pain around the road courses.

Any particular photos you're interested in seeing?

The suspension was so poorly thought out and not sorted out. I was not a well educated buyer unfortunately. I didn't over pay either so no biggie.

The day I bought the car.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/RrovUZWRlBI/AAAAAAAAF3k/auz5Y2baadg/s800/1969%20Camaro.jpg

A few months after driving the car around,
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/R2AoTLJqsZI/AAAAAAAAG9w/2xY7eYx5JQU/s800/IMG_2712.jpg
The previous owner built it with his son, and it was primarily used to cruise to cruise nights only. It had a race theme going on, but lacked the performance aspects to match the looks (at least in my mind).

It looks awesome, really does, I think you should keep it that way, your car is the most awesome thing I've ever seen... I want to meet you and the beast. Hard one huh?

The pics I would love to see are the chassis/suspension and engine building stages. I WANT THE GOLDEN COFFIN!

[tones2SS]

Yes and no. I am in pain management over at USC center for pancreatic diseases. I suffer from chronic pain daily. My ability to work/drive my cars has been impacted greatly. Some days I manage to get out and enjoy them, but for now, the cars are the only things keeping my mind sane. This condition is likely for life, so I'm working on finding a happy medium between the pain, and living my life.

I will say one thing though, I don't feel any pain when I'm focused at the race track. I am far too busy trying to not kill myself and keep the car on the track. I have to take myself off my pain meds the day before any track day, so track days take some real dedication and suffering to even attend and go to. Its worth it, and I'm putting all my heart into it. I got a dog, and thats helping quite a bit as well. Funny little critters are great companions.

Hes already been up to 145mph in a chance encounter with a Ferrari F430. I was absolutely SHOCKED to find that I was still pulling away from it when I shifted into 5th. I expected the Ferrrari to blow by me, and it was the first and only chance I've had to use 5th under full throttle. Big block torque sure does come in handy. The ferrari owner was shocked and pulled up next to me and gave me a huge thumbs up and a grin and then shook his head. He was baffled. His wife was laughing her head off. He messed with the wrong camaro. :lol:

The dog didnt even flinch at high speed, he was in his crate and belted in :thumbsup:

Sorry about your hardship Rogue. Keep on racing and doing what you're doing.
And you are right about dogs. They are GREAT companions!!! Your car looks great, by the way. Good luck bud.:cheers:

[rogue]

Oil pan came in. Good thing I'm not married. Its on my kitchen counter :_paranoid


http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SyLXCxKm7BI/AAAAAAAAuI8/F6mCIZhSayY/s800/IMG_4614.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SyLXDS2Ew1I/AAAAAAAAuJE/r9ZgLQUHqZo/s800/IMG_4615.JPG

This made my smile...

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vjlrNrX9wDI/SyL2yTMUabI/AAAAAAAABug/Qo-Fn46_17M/s800/2009-12-11%2017.48.19.jpg

[70rs]

VERY COOL!!! the pan AND the card.:thumbsup:


I see you have the new issue of CP, mine has not shown up yet. When did it arrive in the mail?

[DFRESH]

Dane, thanks for the info on your health. Was concerend when you mentioned "health" last time and then didn't see any posts from you for awhile. Glad you are back in action, as best you can be, and hope to see you soon for some track action. If that's the best medicine for you, then I will do my best to contribute--lol.

Just got new brakes for mine--front only---will put them in along with the ATS spindles over Christmas break--have about two weeks off.

Congards on your new edition. Will be praying for your condition to begin improving and hope to see you at Buttonwillow soon.

Doug

[Steve1968LS2]

Nice pan.. and I LOVE your choice of reading material.. :)

[Flash68]

How come Dick Guldstrand has the penmanship of a teenage girl? :lol:

[rogue]

How come Dick Guldstrand has the penmanship of a teenage girl? :lol:

Dicktation fine sir! :rofl:

[nicks67ca]

I love they way you car is done. Keep upgrading and keep it on the road. I have a fondness for the gold color. You will LOVE your Frenchie. I have owned one for 3 years now and they are great dogs.

My little guy
http://i45.tinypic.com/2e3sryx.jpg

I like the gold this is my ride it used to be all gold like yours
http://i50.tinypic.com/nzvoz.jpg

Good luck with your pain management.

Nick

[rlplive]

Thanks man. Hes a 4 month old French Bulldog. Animals really do help heal.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SwwtafhQdsI/AAAAAAAAtAE/sB42jpPEvQw/s800/IMG_4375.JPG

Here he is, driving the continental. :lol:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vjlrNrX9wDI/SyHtogfEnPI/AAAAAAAABuU/qTfPMChFLDw/s800/2009-12-06-16.12.53_284.70313_0.25_78.796875.jpg

Pretty sure hes the only bulldog in the world to have done 145mph :lol:

Whats his name? Andretti? Good lookin pup. I have a Boxer named Trigger after Smokey and the Bandit.

[rlplive]

I love they way you car is done. Keep upgrading and keep it on the road. I have a fondness for the gold color. You will LOVE your Frenchie. I have owned one for 3 years now and they are great dogs.

My little guy
http://i45.tinypic.com/2e3sryx.jpg

I like the gold this is my ride it used to be all gold like yours
http://i50.tinypic.com/nzvoz.jpg

Good luck with your pain management.

Nick

Nice car and dog, do you have a link to more car pics?

[nicks67ca]

rlplive, I don't have a link, but I will post a new thread tomorrow for my projects (new member here). I don't want to clutter Rogue's project thread with any more pics of my stuff.

Nick

[rlplive]

rlplive, I don't have a link, but I will post a new thread tomorrow for my projects (new member here). I don't want to clutter Rogue's project thread with any more pics of my stuff.

Nick

Cool, enough said.

[rogue]

Whats his name? Andretti? Good lookin pup. I have a Boxer named Trigger after Smokey and the Bandit.


Frank!


:lol:

[clill]

LOL...My son just babysat for a week a French Bulldog that crapped, pissed and threw up everywhere....He finally gave a buddy 100.00 to sit the pup at the owners house...It even pissed on the carpet shampooer wen they turned their back on it for a second.

[tyoneal]

Thanks just trying to keep it simple and functional. While I love all the aftermarket support we have, I think a lot of cars are overbuilt with fancy parts and never driven like they should be because they end up being too nice.

I'm still kicking the idea of picking up a set of 17" Minilite Replicas to really bring the trans am look into the modern era. I wish I could run the magnetic numbers full time, but they fall off at speeds over 100mph.
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Rogue:
If you haven't already bought the 17 inch Mini-lites yet, there are two sources for them, but they are very different from each other.

PS Engineering makes a set that are exactly like the originals. He makes all kinds of reproduction wheels for the older cars. He does make the T/A II's (Mini-lites) in 17 inch. He can also go to some very wide sizes. Mine are only 17X12.

If you look closely at the wheels on the original cars, the HUB is FLAT and the spokes come out from it.

The other source is Vintage Wheels Works, they also make a 17 inch mini-lite. Their mini-lite wheels hub is flat except for a small flange that goes around the circumference of the hub. (I think it is probably there for strength) It's NOT exactly like the originals, but it is close.

Here is the difference YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT!!

The PS Engineering are exact and therefore, you MUST run radial mount Calipers, like what you would find when looking at an original Camaro Brake set up. The hub that you bolt the wheel to is raised just above the caliper so the wheels will not hit the caliper. If you try to run these on Corvette Brakes, you must use a spacer to clear the caliper so they will bolt flush on the hub.

That said you will have to allow for the spacer height when you tell what backspace you want for the wheels, and you will need to run longer bolts (Damn I can't think of the right word right now for them) for your lug nuts to have enough thread to mount properly. PSE's are hand built and can put any backspace you want on it. Just know that they WILL NOT FIT CORVETTE STYLE BRAKES, unless you prepare your hub correctly.

The Vintage Wheel Works will mount with corvette style brakes right away, HOWEVER they will not match the original mini-lites wheels the "Trans Am", Racers used. (I don't know if you are a Purest or not)
To make them fit over the caliper they have to back cut the spokes in the wheel so the caliper will clear. (As mentioned earlier, the extra flange was put on these wheels probably because material was cut from the rear of the spokes)

In any event for you and anyone else wanting to buy min-lites for their car, this is the real poop.

Good Luck with your car. It looks great.

Take care,

Ty O'Neal

[tyoneal]

Love your car man, I couldn't agree more re some cars being overbuilt:thumbsup:
My '69 has been built to compete in historic road racing & the rules dictate that you must keep original subframes & suspension components like OE A arms, axles, discs & calipers etc. You can fit something like Carbotech brakes which are awesome & can out stop bigger Wilwoods. My car has had the A arm mounting points moved, which now gives 3 deg negative camber, it has a bigger anti roll bar, multipoint Spax adjustable race shocks & runs 1500lb front springs (yep, that's correct 1500lbs per side) The ride isn't at all harsh with this set up & the car corners "flat" with no body roll. The rear axle has been "tweaked" to give toe in & camber. The thing handles as if it's on rails & gives total confidence in it's handling charecteristics. You really don't need to spend out a bucket load of money on aftermarket stuff to get your car to handle extremely well. Whlst I understand that many people feel that they're upgrading their car by fitting aftermarket items, for me it's bang per buck that's important.:unibrow:

Here's a pic of it with the Superlite wheels & a video clip of the car with the engine ticking over.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D16996RNe3k

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff121/evilzee28/side.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff121/evilzee28/front.jpg

The car's not finished yet but it is road legal. I've just got to fit the new cowl hood ( the one on it in the pics is a temporary item until the new one's painted) stripe it & fit the front bumper. Cheers....Nige
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evilzee28:

Your Wheels look greats.

Are you using the PS Engineering T/A II Wheels?

I know they are NOT the Vintage Wheel Works wheels.

I just wrote up a post on this thread so Dane, and anyone else, would know the difference between the two of them.

Here is a site that shows a picture of the VWW "Mini-lites", for comparison.

http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/wheel_detail.asp?subcat3=1111102

Anyway, start a thread on your car so we who enjoy the "Trans Am', Style Camaro's can follow your build.

Take Care,

Ty

[tyoneal]

Been in and out of the hospital for complications with my health. Lots of progress has been made over at Guldstrand. We found that Doug's Headers D306 did not fit as advertised. So I'm returned yet another set of headers. This time we're trying Patriot H8062-1... Will see. I have a hard time spending $1500 for a set of headers from Lemons when it could be spent on more important things.

New 6 piston wilwoods

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SsO3QYeTXeI/AAAAAAAApDk/w2uBjPH5X3M/s800/IMG_3474.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SsO3UaOkkAI/AAAAAAAApD0/BWjhsBE56aw/s800/IMG_3476.JPG

Rear wilwoods

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SsO3WLTxPXI/AAAAAAAApD8/m6aYmu1paPc/s800/IMG_3477.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SsO3ZtQHGkI/AAAAAAAApEM/zk5viwwFRiw/s800/IMG_3479.JPG

SPC adjustable upper control arms

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SsO3S7e8h4I/AAAAAAAApDs/LiTqaxIN6Aw/s800/IMG_3475.JPG

One of Dick Guldstrands many Corvettes. Its such an honor to be around Dick and his shop. So much history...

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SsO3Mj19CTI/AAAAAAAApDU/T763WtQumx8/s800/IMG_3472.JPG
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Rogue:

The PS Engineering T/A II's (Mini-lites) Will fit those brakes because of the raised hub (or) Radial Mount Calipers.

Check out PSE, I really enjoyed visiting with the guy who makes the wheels. He is very nice and knowledgeable.

Take car and good luck.

Ty

[tyoneal]

Love the simplicity of your car, and for whatever reason, that cowl hood even has a certain appeal about it. Where did you get your minilites from?

I'm afraid I'm now stuck with 17" wheels due to my new wilwoods, which is fine, but I'd like to run minilite replicas of some sort (Team3, Wheel Vintiques) in 17" for my street tires...

==========================
Based on your brakes, PS Engineering. They are called the, "T/A II". I wasn't sure you were getting these post immediately or not, so I wanted to post on something that would go straight to you.

Ty

[tyoneal]

I live in Britain, but here's a link to my wheel suppliers. You can get pretty much any size/backspacing you want hth, cheers....Nige

http://www.superlite-wheels.com/wheelpage.asp?cat=2

Nige:

Are the larger sizes fairly new?

I checked them a while back and I don't remember seeing them much bigger than 15 or 16 inches.

Ty

[tyoneal]

Picked up the car from Guldstrand today with the following completed:
Tremec TKO600 5 Speed
SPC Adjustable Upper Control Arms
Rear lowering blocks to bring the back down a little
Tow Hook and bracket to subframe
Custom Headers to fit Lee Manufacturing quick ratio power steering
Dick Guldstrands signature and approval to drive it like its stolen.

Watching Dick pull the car around and the smile on his face I knew it brought back a lot of memories. He said it'll really step out on you if you stomp on it. He said he really loved the car, and the gas tank was empty. :lol:

Always a pleasure speaking with guys like Guldstrand. I asked him to sign the dash, it should be good for about 50 horsepower I think.

Dick pulling the car around. It finally sits even with the blocks in the rear.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSHjnxugLI/AAAAAAAAsLk/Vgz3pZQXx9k/s800/IMG_4197.JPG

:thumbsup:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSHlGPeaSI/AAAAAAAAsL0/nX0lFNxVHO4/s800/IMG_4199.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSHpFRSxFI/AAAAAAAAsMk/zEUp9dYji-A/s800/IMG_4205.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSHqV82qsI/AAAAAAAAsM0/vusICqBPljM/s800/IMG_4207.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSHtgXNHYI/AAAAAAAAsNU/wkEYdY_ntVM/s800/IMG_4211.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSHu6I7c-I/AAAAAAAAsNk/N4OSiEiBpCY/s800/IMG_4213.JPG

Fillin up on some much needed petrol
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SvSHvmkPUfI/AAAAAAAAsNs/2lySFpodz00/s800/IMG_4214.JPG
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Very Fricken Cool!

I'm looking for a signed dash to go in my car. Do you know anyone who has one they might sell?:unibrow:

Having those pictures are worth the price of the work he did for you.:thumbsup:

Take care,

Ty

[rogue]

VERY COOL!!! the pan AND the card.:thumbsup:


I see you have the new issue of CP, mine has not shown up yet. When did it arrive in the mail?

This week sometime, I think wednesday... I haven't had a chance to look through it yet

[rogue]

Dane, thanks for the info on your health. Was concerend when you mentioned "health" last time and then didn't see any posts from you for awhile. Glad you are back in action, as best you can be, and hope to see you soon for some track action. If that's the best medicine for you, then I will do my best to contribute--lol.

Just got new brakes for mine--front only---will put them in along with the ATS spindles over Christmas break--have about two weeks off.

Congards on your new edition. Will be praying for your condition to begin improving and hope to see you at Buttonwillow soon.

Doug

Theres an upcoming buttonwillow December 20th-21rst, and Cal Speedway Roval Jan 16th-17th.

I'd like to ring in the new year and my 31rst birthday trying for 180mph on that main straight.... :willy:

[rogue]

Nice pan.. and I LOVE your choice of reading material.. :)

Do you know how to contact the editors? I have some bones to pick with them :D

[rogue]

I love they way you car is done. Keep upgrading and keep it on the road. I have a fondness for the gold color. You will LOVE your Frenchie. I have owned one for 3 years now and they are great dogs.

My little guy

Good luck with your pain management.

Nick

Love the dog and your car. He looks like trouble to me. Its like having a small monster that lives in your house isn't it? :lol: Your car sure does look like a Smokey Yunick clone. Is that what you were going for?

The gold cars are coming out of the woodwork :thumbsup:

[rogue]

LOL...My son just babysat for a week a French Bulldog that crapped, pissed and threw up everywhere....He finally gave a buddy 100.00 to sit the pup at the owners house...It even pissed on the carpet shampooer wen they turned their back on it for a second.

They can be quite a handful if they aren't trained well. Luckily for me, my work situation and health allow me to spend a TON of time with mine, so hes a well behaved dog. He even rings a bell to let me know he has to go outside. :lol:

It cracks up my friends every time he does it :lol:
UdLmjNXiSLg
pardon the slurring, my meds tend to make me a bit loopy late at night :captain:

here he is practicing his basketball hops and me doing my best impression of bigfoot.

Iv_i3Z-ZLPA

Funny critters for sure, if you can handle their 'gas' problems. He lets off more fumes than my big block :lol:

[tyoneal]

I have about 300 photos detailing the various stages of the build/transformation, but because I never really dropped off the car for a full resto at a shop, its kind of a frankenstein of a build right now.

I pan on eventually having it cosmetically restored and gone through, but not until I'm done having fun chipping the pain around the road courses.

Any particular photos you're interested in seeing?

The suspension was so poorly thought out and not sorted out. I was not a well educated buyer unfortunately. I didn't over pay either so no biggie.

The day I bought the car.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/RrovUZWRlBI/AAAAAAAAF3k/auz5Y2baadg/s800/1969%20Camaro.jpg

A few months after driving the car around,
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/R2AoTLJqsZI/AAAAAAAAG9w/2xY7eYx5JQU/s800/IMG_2712.jpg
The previous owner built it with his son, and it was primarily used to cruise to cruise nights only. It had a race theme going on, but lacked the performance aspects to match the looks (at least in my mind).
================================
Dane:

Does the #7 have a special meaning for you?

BTW: The Guillstrand License Holder might get you out of a Ticket. If you have COP behind you, he will probably call in D7 502.

I have a Bonneville Frame on all my cars and got pulled over. He said the Frame itself is why he pulled me over. Seems here, that if ANY part of the License is covered it is illegal.

What did I do???

I left it. I like the way it looks and haven't been pulled over again since.:D

Ty O'Neal

[rogue]

Great info I was unaware of! I prefer the looks of the PS Engineering wheel and their fantastic build quality and the fact that they are made locally by a small business owner, but that seems like quite a headache, especially with my wilwoods. Lucky for me, PS Engineering is local to me and within driving distance. I was going to drop by and see what sort of sizing we can shove under the front and rear. I'd like to fit a 275 on all 4 corners.

There is also another alternative that I won't reveal until I can confirm they will actually make wheels for my application, but if they will, the end result should be REAL different, period correct, and stunning. :thumbsup:

I'm not so much a fan of the Team3 and Vintage Wheel works knockoffs. They don't look right to me, although they would work in a pinch. They're just not my first choices.

I've also been in touch with BBS USA about a set of modular racing wheels like Big Red runs. Gold on Gold could be pretty cool, but at $4300 for a set, its a pricy option :_paranoid

I desperately need some street rubber so its a top priority for me, along with the cage.

Part of me wishes I had kept 12" brakes so I could run the white letter goodyears on legit magnesium minilites. I know of a set for sale. But one track day on the OEM style brakes was enough to convince me I needed a proper braking system.

I'm simply pushing the car too hard to be skimping on things like safety and brakes.

Will keep everyone in the loop on the wheel situation, I'm excited about it.


The PS Engineering are exact and therefore, you MUST run radial mount Calipers, like what you would find when looking at an original Camaro Brake set up. The hub that you bolt the wheel to is raised just above the caliper so the wheels will not hit the caliper. If you try to run these on Corvette Brakes, you must use a spacer to clear the caliper so they will bolt flush on the hub.

That said you will have to allow for the spacer height when you tell what backspace you want for the wheels, and you will need to run longer bolts (Damn I can't think of the right word right now for them) for your lug nuts to have enough thread to mount properly. PSE's are hand built and can put any backspace you want on it. Just know that they WILL NOT FIT CORVETTE STYLE BRAKES, unless you prepare your hub correctly.

The Vintage Wheel Works will mount with corvette style brakes right away, HOWEVER they will not match the original mini-lites wheels the "Trans Am", Racers used. (I don't know if you are a Purest or not)
To make them fit over the caliper they have to back cut the spokes in the wheel so the caliper will clear. (As mentioned earlier, the extra flange was put on these wheels probably because material was cut from the rear of the spokes)

[tyoneal]

They can be quite a handful if they aren't trained well. Luckily for me, my work situation and health allow me to spend a TON of time with mine, so hes a well behaved dog. He even rings a bell to let me know he has to go outside. :lol:

It cracks up my friends every time he does it :lol:
UdLmjNXiSLg
pardon the slurring, my meds tend to make me a bit loopy late at night :captain:

here he is practicing his basketball hops and me doing my best impression of bigfoot.

Iv_i3Z-ZLPA

Funny critters for sure, if you can handle their 'gas' problems. He lets off more fumes than my big block :lol:
====================================
Dane:

Frank has you pretty well trained!:D

Just like in the old movies. The rich people pull a cord to ring a bell, and the Butler shows up. :unibrow:

Cool Dog BTW.

Ty

[rogue]

Lucky #7.... Smokey Yunick ran #13, so I figured I'd do the opposite, seeing as he was never able to run that camaro #13 didn't work out too well for him...

Funny thing about those magnetic meatball numbers; they fly off around 110mph or so. I've lost 4 in the history of the car. One was stolen in Beverly Hills of all places, I lost one at Cal Speedway, and I lost one at a Buttonwillow Clockwise event as well on the main straight and again at a Buttonwillow CCW event. My friend even caught it on video flying off. Here is the video, you can see it fly off the passenger door and land on the track. It flys off right as I'm braking for turn 1 at 46 seconds :lol:

AV-gbMaGtkw

That reminds me, I need to order a few spares or find a different solution and in the future, tape the leading edge down.


Does the #7 have a special meaning for you?

BTW: The Guillstrand License Holder might get you out of a Ticket. If you have COP behind you, he will probably call in D7 502.

I have a Bonneville Frame on all my cars and got pulled over. He said the Frame itself is why he pulled me over. Seems here, that if ANY part of the License is covered it is illegal.

What did I do???

I left it. I like the way it looks and haven't been pulled over again since.:D

Ty O'Neal

[rogue]

Totally, I'm his bitch until I get the dog door in. Might do that this week in fact. Hes ready for it. I spent the past 2 weeks trapping and removing skunks from my back yard so he can safely run around out there without getting skunked.

Caught 2 Raccoons, 2 Possums, 1 Feral Cat, and 4 Skunks. The funny part is that I'm located just above downtown Los Angeles.

I'm running a Zoo over here.


====================================
Dane:

Frank has you pretty well trained!:D

Just like in the old movies. The rich people pull a cord to ring a bell, and the Butler shows up. :unibrow:

Cool Dog BTW.

Ty

[tyoneal]

Great info I was unaware of! I prefer the looks of the PS Engineering wheel and their fantastic build quality and the fact that they are made locally by a small business owner, but that seems like quite a headache, especially with my wilwoods. Lucky for me, PS Engineering is local to me and within driving distance. I was going to drop by and see what sort of sizing we can shove under the front and rear. I'd like to fit a 275 on all 4 corners.

There is also another alternative that I won't reveal until I can confirm they will actually make wheels for my application, but if they will, the end result should be REAL different, period correct, and stunning. :thumbsup:

I'm not so much a fan of the Team3 and Vintage Wheel works knockoffs. They don't look right to me, although they would work in a pinch. They're just not my first choices.

I've also been in touch with BBS USA about a set of modular racing wheels like Big Red runs. Gold on Gold could be pretty cool, but at $4300 for a set, its a pricy option :_paranoid

I desperately need some street rubber so its a top priority for me, along with the cage.

Part of me wishes I had kept 12" brakes so I could run the white letter goodyears on legit magnesium minilites. I know of a set for sale. But one track day on the OEM style brakes was enough to convince me I needed a proper braking system.

I'm simply pushing the car too hard to be skimping on things like safety and brakes.

Will keep everyone in the loop on the wheel situation, I'm excited about it.
=============================
Dane:

Your Wilwoods, at least in that one picture you posted, look like they would work fine with the PSE wheels.

Anyway, being able to actually meet the guy would be very cool.

Take care.

Ty

[clill]

Don't mind me. I have 4 Boston Terriers.

[nicks67ca]

Love the dog and your car. He looks like trouble to me. Its like having a small monster that lives in your house isn't it? :lol: Your car sure does look like a Smokey Yunick clone. Is that what you were going for?

The gold cars are coming out of the woodwork :thumbsup:

I needed to do quarter pannel work and figured it was a good time to do the 2 tone since it would be at my freinds body shop. I liked the Smokey Yunick cars and figure why not. I agree gold cars are making a come back. Yeah my Frenchie is named Louie and he can be stubborn as hell. Mine has some allergies that I need to watch closely (food related). You'll find that they will try like hell to be just like a person. Mine loves getting dressed up and tries like hell to wiggle his way under the blanet at night.

[Matt@BOS]

I think these would look right at home on your car. Not sure I even want to think about the pricing. Forgeline said hours of extra machining were involved.

http://www.forgeline.com/product_images/news_article_photo-large_image-241.jpg

I'm sure whatever you choose will look and perform killer. Can't for the reveal of this other alternative either!

Matt

[Flash68]

I think these would look right at home on your car. Not sure I even want to think about the pricing. Forgeline said hours of extra machining were involved.

http://www.forgeline.com/product_images/news_article_photo-large_image-241.jpg

I'm sure whatever you choose will look and perform killer. Can't for the reveal of this other alternative either!

Matt

Love those wheels... but they are $1495 each :wow:

[skatinjay27]

new gen is about to release and mini-lite inspired wheel very soon too.
called "LITE"

[rogue]

Love those wheels... but they are $1495 each :wow:

For the price of a set of minilite inspired forgelines, I'd rather have a classic mini cooper with real minilites. No offense intended to Forgeline :lol:

[Flash68]

For the price of a set of minilite inspired forgelines, I'd rather have a classic mini cooper with real minilites. No offense intended to Forgeline :lol:

Yeah I see a few of those old mini coopers running around here occasionally... would be fun to have one of those.

[byndbad914]

I really dig your car and what you are doing with it... 'course this comes from a road racing nut so there you go :D

I like that you are using the 17s v. larger, heavier wheels... good mix of shorter sidewall on the tire while fitting the look of the vehicle and minimizing unsprung weight.

You mentioned cracking 4 cross-drilled rotors... I can believe this, but don't discount gas slotting. Get them ball end milled with a few slots and this makes braking much better overall and unless someone screws up they should never crack due to that. Cross drilling creates stress concentrations around the holes and should always be avoided - at best consider rotors where the holes are cast into them, and even then they crack. But don't shy away from gas slotted rotors IMO.

Lastly, been various discussions about the color, but I love the gold color and there are a lot of vintage 60s-70s cars that look great in gold with black so I say stick with it. When I was 16 two cars I really wanted in my local area was a gold/black Plymouth Satellite and a gold/white top Galaxie 500 that both sold just before I looked at them, and my first road racing experience was driving this car (gold/blue) that my old friend Mark Behne restored:

http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/chassisNum.aspx?carID=10561&iDNumID=628

so I am a gold muscle car nut I guess :thumbsup:

[rogue]

Yeah I see a few of those old mini coopers running around here occasionally... would be fun to have one of those.

Hell yes! Plus I'm a 6'5" tall guy so driving it around would get tons of laughs everywhere I go. I'd have to get the license plate "CMPNS8N" :lol:

[rogue]

I've been real sick lately so I haven't been able to drive the camaro much. I'm just getting around to getting the rear Jake's spoiler apart and get it painted/prepped for install. The new oil pan is in and after some testing off mulholland no oil pressure drops in high g turns...

At some point the speedometer gear shredded so I need to replace that as well. I need a track day so badly, but its hard to plan things when you live your life 6 hours at a time. Its like a roller coaster that never stops and isn't fun.

A few of my track friends have a Spring Mountain track day planned around the same time as the Ultima Challenge. Maybe I can manage to be up there for both, either as an observer, an exhibition entry, or maybe even a competitor?

How does one enter that event or is it invite only?


I better get back to bed. Not feeling well :faint:

[rlplive]

Sorry brother! I wish you the best of luck. I will pray for you.

[DFRESH]

Sorry to hear Dane--will keep prayin for you here.

How's you new addition doing? (Can't remember the dog's name)

We have a track day coming up at Button Willow on the 22nd--check out the Racing Event Thread---there are quite a few going from Nor and So Cal---hope you can make it. Would really like to see your car run.

Doug

[indebt69]

I've been real sick lately so I haven't been able to drive the camaro much. I'm just getting around to getting the rear Jake's spoiler apart and get it painted/prepped for install.

Looking forward to seeing the pics of Jake's spoiler. I just ordered front and rear spoilers from him. Having him powdercoat them flat black to go with my flat black primer. Have the same CCW's as you do, so other then paint, it will look like yours:thumbsup:

Hope you start feeling better and get back on the road courses soon enough.

[rogue]

Sorry brother! I wish you the best of luck. I will pray for you.

Thanks for the kind words and thoughs :cheers:

[rogue]

Sorry to hear Dane--will keep prayin for you here.

How's you new addition doing? (Can't remember the dog's name)

We have a track day coming up at Button Willow on the 22nd--check out the Racing Event Thread---there are quite a few going from Nor and So Cal---hope you can make it. Would really like to see your car run.

Doug

Thanks for the thoughts I appreciate it. Frank is AWESOME. He's quite the hot rodder, hes even seen 173mph GPS verified and doesn't seem to flinch. :lol:

I'm not sure I'd be in as good as shape as I am mentally without the little sucker. Hes my companion and shadow. Dogs are amazing critters.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2vKOpwsWUI/AAAAAAAA1GE/F990h66jtUw/s800/LAW_8753.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2vKPUFYjwI/AAAAAAAA1GU/d4aE4N7JBN4/s800/LAW_8780.JPG
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2vKPrEmXYI/AAAAAAAA1Gc/PJc03lsFVKs/s800/LAW_8785.JPG

I will check out the race thread and see if I can rally, pain or not I will do my best. I'm not towing out there either this time. Driving straight to the track to prove a point. :willy:

[rogue]

Looking forward to seeing the pics of Jake's spoiler. I just ordered front and rear spoilers from him. Having him powdercoat them flat black to go with my flat black primer. Have the same CCW's as you do, so other then paint, it will look like yours:thumbsup:

Hope you start feeling better and get back on the road courses soon enough.

If you paint your car gold we're going to have to have a talk! :lol:

I am waiting on mounting hardware from Jake before ripping it apart. In the mean time I've been busy as all hell getting the mini sorted. Almost got all the parts together for the R1 swap. I find it funny that I'm building a daily driver thats faster than my camaro :lol: Its great that its keeping me busy, I've been locked in the house for up to 5 days at a time in pain so it keeps me busy doing research on parts, styles heritage etc. Its the Mr Potatohead of cars, and is a blast. The little car is no joke. If I can't get the camaro together for Buttonwillow maybe I'll bring it out instead. :thumbsup:

[DFRESH]

Excellent---look forward to seeing you out there. This will be my first track day----so if we run at the same time, you will get used to seeing my finger--(for the point by that is) :lol:

Great dog---I am going to be breaking down and getting one in the next couple of years---it's 3 against one here at my place, plus my wife is really hot and I am a sucker for the kids---so it's probably inevitable---

Doug

[rogue]

New spoiler from Jake's powder coated black...

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S7aRlHBVKcI/AAAAAAAA9Sw/4MVjnCC2wgs/s800/IMG_6328.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S7aRl-2tvZI/AAAAAAAA9S4/1TAaoYX03ow/s800/IMG_6330.JPG


http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S7aRmUSf9-I/AAAAAAAA9TA/KIxHnNIlyms/s800/IMG_6332.JPG

Rubber still left over from big willow:rofl:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S7aRn57JgsI/AAAAAAAA9TY/mGUVOMumuvE/s800/IMG_6333.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S7aRp2QU7wI/AAAAAAAA9Tw/tb5MZST1WiQ/s800/IMG_6337.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S7aRqaCHdqI/AAAAAAAA9T4/TJiBNL0pGP0/s800/IMG_6339.JPG

[70rs]

The spoiler looks great on there Dane. I hope it helps out on the track.
Any idea when you will be able to see how it does?

[rogue]

The spoiler looks great on there Dane. I hope it helps out on the track.
Any idea when you will be able to see how it does?

I wish tomorrow, but no way. The drive home was horrible. The slightest bumps hurt. :faint:

[70rs]

Hang in there Dane.:cheers:

[rogue]

Did big willow a bit back. Some horrible pix.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S5vhdOPnCXI/AAAAAAAA8EI/_UtKBe4kiFo/s800/CP2_0188.JPG

A little predictable sliding

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S5vhlMJA0AI/AAAAAAAA8HE/edyUkRVAo1w/s800/CP2_1513.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S5vhlq-YNbI/AAAAAAAA8HM/PV8BfAW1Vqc/s800/CP2_1514.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S5vhmEThS5I/AAAAAAAA8HU/LdNBLY6pbpc/s800/CP2_1515.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S5vhmeUwZZI/AAAAAAAA8Hc/I-BxhAxDSHA/s800/CP2_1516.JPG

RSR hot on my tail

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S5vhm4ArB-I/AAAAAAAA8Hk/nBHWZd4IpY4/s800/CP2_1517.JPG

nice drift
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S5vhsVIT6ZI/AAAAAAAA8Js/906UpT8TmzI/s800/CP2_1805.JPG

Easy rider helmet got a lot of laughs...

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S5vhv0XEV9I/AAAAAAAA8LI/Sz-TaNu0X1w/s800/CP2_1900.JPG

At big willow I was having problems with the brakes going to the floor. I'd have to pump them before every turn. Turns out the Wilwood Dynapro's are NOT designed for actual track racing. Show touring brakes. Pretty, but don't push them too hard. . The Dynapro's calipers were ballooning under pressure. Very scary. The center bolt in the caliper like on the SL6 is a MUST for anyone tracking their vehicle hard. The incident could have killed me easily had I not reacted quickly enough and pumped the brakes. Why they sell those calipers I have no idea. Maybe it was an isolated incident with my particular configuration? After diagnosing the problem with guldstrand, Wilwood admitted the brakes were insufficient for my application and upgraded me to SL6's. Great customer service on their part and I'll provide them some feedback next track outing.


I did a road trip and drove the car from LA to Indio CA and around the Salton Sea. It averaged 15mpg in 5th and I got there in a half tank. Amazing. I need new window weather stripping asap. The windows howl... Girlfriend loved the roadtrip and said it rides great. Air conditioning would be nice, but it goes against everything my car stands for.

Stopped at this amazing house after a detail and took some much needed updated photos. Yes I actually had the car cleaned :lol:

Note the Jake's rod shop spoiler. Had it powder coated to match the wheels/front spoiler.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S9obDsVIwrI/AAAAAAAA_1s/x_S6ayYt0Fk/s800/IMG_6919.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S9obFUkbY0I/AAAAAAAA_2E/3_ulc_bH194/s800/IMG_6912.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S9obJIJVTMI/AAAAAAAA_20/b7_9Kxx9N60/s800/IMG_6906.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S9obJxzEZCI/AAAAAAAA_3E/vyC-6EjX158/s800/IMG_6904.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S9obKUhReLI/AAAAAAAA_3M/DRaHlU0x6EU/s800/IMG_6901.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S9obOZWFNhI/AAAAAAAA_4E/Pylnsbw8HVQ/s800/IMG_6890.JPG

For now, its my daily driver. Continental is in the shop getting a rear end rebuild and the mini is getting the R1 swap done.

[rogue]

some footage from big willow

V_D6HG8BuZk

and some data from trackmaster on android on my Motorola Droid:


http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/4361/trackmastergraph2010031.png

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/6267/mar1020101239pm20100310.png


http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/4338/trackmastergmeter201003.png

app is cool. Not sure GPS speedo is accurate. It was way off on the drive up. But the checkpoint system with split markers is brilliant. $5 app that does $800 worth expensive logging gears work. :thumbsup:

[89 RS]

Camaro looks nice Dane, don't know if I have seen it that clean. :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Camaro looks nice Dane, don't know if I have seen it that clean. :thumbsup:

I agree Corey. Looks really nice Dane. The stance is nice. Plus, you don't see that color combo everyday!!
VERY NICE!:thumbsup:

[rogue]

thanks guys. Been daily driving it while the minis being built. Gets 8mpg around town and 17mpg on the freeway which is surprising to me...

a new video from the guys that shoot video at Big Willow. Its halfassed but still fun.

2CULoeZZV_4

[Vegas69]

That was awesome man:thumbsup:

[rogue]

no more CCWs. They're for sale.

PS Engineering Minilites in 17s. Goodyear F1s.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/TWgRvtBUafI/AAAAAAABPUs/ku9UHVm5ZBQ/s800/IMG_2750.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/TWgRwdJuwoI/AAAAAAABPVA/QlCR3yPQ7Dc/s800/IMG_2748.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/TWgRxycBayI/AAAAAAABPVc/R5Y0erskeMs/s800/IMG_2745.JPG

Trans Am Style Lugnuts
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/TWgSAdSvuZI/AAAAAAABPVw/W_zu5g1vkyc/s800/IMG_2753.JPG

[waynieZ]

The wheels look great.

[mfain]

Looks great!!!!

Pappy

[coolwelder62]

no more CCWs. They're for sale.

PS Engineering Minilites in 17s. Goodyear F1s.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/TWgRvtBUafI/AAAAAAABPUs/ku9UHVm5ZBQ/s800/IMG_2750.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/TWgRwdJuwoI/AAAAAAABPVA/QlCR3yPQ7Dc/s800/IMG_2748.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/TWgRxycBayI/AAAAAAABPVc/R5Y0erskeMs/s800/IMG_2745.JPG

Trans Am Style Lugnuts
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/TWgSAdSvuZI/AAAAAAABPVw/W_zu5g1vkyc/s800/IMG_2753.JPGAwesome,Now you have the total look.:thumbsup: Scott

[geberhard]

love the stance!

[68KMARO]

great looking ride. are you over in LF.

rich kaupp

[69x22]

Those are some of my favorite wheels. Where is the best place to get lugnuts like that?

[tones2SS]

Very nice. Those wheels go great with that car.

[coolwelder62]

Those are some of my favorite wheels. Where is the best place to get lugnuts like that?I belive Phil makes those himself.

[rogue]

The wheels look great.

Looks great!!!!

Pappy

Awesome,Now you have the total look.:thumbsup: Scott

Once the cage is in, I'm gonna bug the trans am series to let me run exhibition :lol:

love the stance!

great looking ride. are you over in LF.

rich kaupp

Those are some of my favorite wheels. Where is the best place to get lugnuts like that?

PS Engineering. I don't believe Phil will sell them separate of his wheels if at all.

Very nice. Those wheels go great with that car.

Thanks for all the compliments guys I really appreciate it. These wheels were a spur of the moment deal. I had always wanted them and found out PSE was in torrance and happened to swing by. I was sold by Phil, great guy. I think the cars finally coming into its final stages. Fire system, cage, fuel cell is all thats left.

I belive Phil makes those himself.

Yup, he made 3 in front of me!

Check it out. Him on the lathe:
5frgvSnWZ3w

[Flash68]

Dane, you have great style when it comes to cars my man.

Diggin the new wheels.

[dunnjun]

The wheels look Bad A. I read yours and Flash 68 s threads the other day, while I was waiting on the electrician, Whew! Awesome cars, one day I hope to be racing with ya'll. You both have great taste in your builds. Dane what about the Blue 69 in your avatar? Is it still around , or did it make room for your gold car? One of a kind car, intense. I've enjoyed the thread.

[rogue]

Dane, you have great style when it comes to cars my man.

Diggin the new wheels.

Thanks man.

The wheels look Bad A. I read yours and Flash 68 s threads the other day, while I was waiting on the electrician, Whew! Awesome cars, one day I hope to be racing with ya'll. You both have great taste in your builds. Dane what about the Blue 69 in your avatar? Is it still around , or did it make room for your gold car? One of a kind car, intense. I've enjoyed the thread.

Thanks!
Thats Dick Guldstrand in 1967 in the Blue Dana Chevrolet Trans Am Car and me at buttonwillow in 2009 Just thought they were great pictures, had to reverse mine:thumbsup:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SzMpjAYtf2I/AAAAAAAAvSE/l0nZi3zyjg0/danedanachevrolet.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Thanks man.



Thanks!
Thats Dick Guldstrand in 1967 in the Blue Dana Chevrolet Trans Am Car and me at buttonwillow in 2009 Just thought they were great pictures, had to reverse mine:thumbsup:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SzMpjAYtf2I/AAAAAAAAvSE/l0nZi3zyjg0/danedanachevrolet.jpgI never knew your camaro was right hand drive.Cool:thumbsup: :lol:

[SBDave]

What size tires are you running on the 17's? I bought a set of cheap 17's for my car but tire size options seem more limited than I thought they would be.

Love the easy rider helmet...is it a new helmet you had painted or is it an old helmet? (Does that make sense?)

thanks,
Dave

[brut4s]

Hey Rogue... Lovin that Lincoln too!

[DIGI-TAILS]

nice car!!!! please be safe in driving... :)

[Blazerteam]

Im not a 69 Camaro project thread seeker,cause they tend to be just the same kind of buying expensive parts and too much bling..

Yours totally diffrent:thumbsup: .

I like the track day spirit,and the mods done to the car to get it better at the track..real stuff!!

[intocarss]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[daign]

What size tires are you running on the 17's? I bought a set of cheap 17's for my car but tire size options seem more limited than I thought they would be.

Love the easy rider helmet...is it a new helmet you had painted or is it an old helmet? (Does that make sense?)

thanks,
Dave

Hey there! I run 245/40/17s in the front (Guldstrand mod, tall upper spindles, upper SPC arms) and 275/40/17 in the rear. No rubbing at all!

The helmet is a legitimate 1970s DOT helmet with Number 07 on the back. I guess it was fate that I came across it. I brought it as a joke and they actually let me run it. :D

I do need to get my real trackday helmet painted like it. It has some great Patina!

[daign]

Hey Rogue... Lovin that Lincoln too!

Thank you! She just got brand new leather upholstery/door panels/wood/carpet after 41 years! The drivers seat foam was completely warn out from me cruising. :lol:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LpGa9nk9Ja4/Uqofu0Jz87I/AAAAAAAAkpU/7XyH1qsY8SE/w1071-h712-no/DSC03412.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TmTpHRZPemk/Uqof10MsLPI/AAAAAAAAkpk/JvQ74nUtU-w/w1071-h712-no/DSC03414.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3AyY3xSHe3o/UqogDANlwQI/AAAAAAAAkqM/HccBh8jjYMA/w1071-h712-no/DSC03419.JPG

Also put an Accuair E-level system in it recently. Very Nice air control system!

[daign]

nice car!!!! please be safe in driving... :)

maybe sometimes, its so hard to! :hello:

From a recent photoshoot with UFC heavyweight Champ Josh Barnett (Super Friendly Gearhead as well!). He stood in the center of the parking lot while I did donuts around him. I was NOT going to risk getting my jaw broken! :headspin:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-91RHSbcHzEY/UmcXFrJTrCI/AAAAAAAAh30/LBFiqRcDGNA/w1070-h602-no/20131022_145524.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-i_0w2836foM/UmcXC9YdFLI/AAAAAAAAh3s/MeJogxPw_YQ/w1070-h602-no/20131022_150900.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uF5WVXoYU4A/UmcW-b142RI/AAAAAAAAh3c/xEvy6UMSL4Q/w1070-h602-no/20131022_151958.jpg
I've got a new front aluminum splitter coming from Jakes Rod shop and some other Vintage Trans am goodies from Jake as well!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qcvijX_oWkM/UrtR4s8e8II/AAAAAAAAlCM/mF2oGLq1440/w800-h534-no/IMG_5091.jpg

Then its time to Cage the car... I need a fuel pump as well. My holley blue is so loud and obnoxious!

[Leadfoot1]

I know this is an old thread....

Any more on that car?

Lead.

[tyoneal]

Dane:

Your GC Camaro is still one of my favorites.

Have ypu done any more track days?

What all has been going on with you?

Ty

[daign]

I know this is an old thread....

Any more on that car?

Lead.

yup. Thanks for asking! Its being flogged weekly :)

I recently had the TKO600 pulled to replace a bad pilot bushing and bleed the clutch. The clutch/shifting is MUCH better now and its much more enjoyable to drive.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vzzObE9vq9g/VE6JtrSV-AI/AAAAAAAA75M/8muyhiyxa3A/w978-h734-no/IMG_20141027_105431.jpg

Pilot bushing in its bad state!:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z81B47erfb8/VGUwWFrY_YI/AAAAAAAA8Hk/E38t2kRnInM/w978-h550-no/20141113_140100.jpg

The Holley blue fuel pump is taking a dump on me. I had to smack it with a hammer to get it running the other day, so I ordered an Aeromotive 11209.

I'm contemplating swapping my leaky fuel tank (throught he vent when full) for a Aeromotive 340 submersed fuel pump/stainless tank. There have been times when I have pushed the gas in the tank past the pickup, stalling the motor. Never on the track though, its always when flipping a u-turn or something.... The baffles in the aeromotive stealth tank would help. But I'm not sure its worth the upgrade. Any issues with the 11209 and I'm going to replace the fuel system front to back with aeromotive AN.

I recently got a fresh set of Toyo R888s for this track season, and a new sticker to mess with the hipster kids in my neighborhood ;)

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JpmDymopsQI/VLbVji21w7I/AAAAAAAA-Hg/LtLQ49T1rCQ/w641-h854-no/IMG_20150114_124602.jpg

:D

I've got a random rear seat/trunk/leaf spring clunk that I can't track down. I believe it may be the torsion bars that hole the trunk lid up as the rubber is gone off them. I've been trying to track down the issue but have yet to convince someone to ride in the trunk ;)

I still have the Aluminum front spoiler from Jake's rod shop, but don't believe I'll be mounting it except for track days. Latest pic with the dogs:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-UnDT6z_KRrU/U_0Af6j-2gI/AAAAAAAAyVM/yrMTpFd8aAM/s854-no/IMG_20140826_144735.jpg

[daign]

Dane:

Your GC Camaro is still one of my favorites.

Have ypu done any more track days?

What all has been going on with you?

Ty

Been really working hard on the whole multicopter/drone business. I've got a few now that SHOULD be able to follow me around an entire track and keep me in focus the entire time. I can set the height, distance, and angle at which the camera points at the car. As long as I have a bluetooth enabled smartphone in the car, the drone will follow and record.

I have a track event coming in March out at chuckwalla. I am looking forward to stretching its legs.

Driving it around LA is so frustrating with the traffic :underchair:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

its all part of it Dane.

Love the bumper sticker too!


Did you ever put up pictures of your Linc on here?

[Justin@EntropyRad]

I WANT THAT DECAL:trophy-1302:

The pic with all the trans pieces is pretty slick!

[Angry]

Ive just sat here n read the whole thread, love your car...
Big thanksfor getting onto the 17" minilites. What size did you get ???
Ive been trying to track down a set for ages, but only found ET & Vintage wheels,....sorry the look wasnt right for me either.
Im chasing a pair of 17x8s for the front n 19x9s or9.5s for the rear..
Im probably being rude but could you tell me the cost ???

Regards
AL.

[Flash68]

What up Daign... did you get the front Jake's spoiler on yet? I just see the rear...

[89 RS]

Good to hear from ya Dane, glad to see you're still floggin' the Camaro! I've always been a fan of your Camaro. :thumbsup:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Does it seem that every single picture of his car there is a tire track on the ground... coincidence?

[tyoneal]

Dane:

You MUST put a link of track session from the drones POV.

It would be epic!

Will speak to you later about this.

Take care,

Ty O'Neal

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Been really working hard on the whole multicopter/drone business. I've got a few now that SHOULD be able to follow me around an entire track and keep me in focus the entire time. I can set the height, distance, and angle at which the camera points at the car. As long as I have a bluetooth enabled smartphone in the car, the drone will follow and record.

I have a track event coming in March out at chuckwalla. I am looking forward to stretching its legs.

Driving it around LA is so frustrating with the traffic :underchair:

[Decline]

Ive just sat here n read the whole thread, love your car...
Big thanksfor getting onto the 17" minilites. What size did you get ???
Ive been trying to track down a set for ages, but only found ET & Vintage wheels,....sorry the look wasnt right for me either.
Im chasing a pair of 17x8s for the front n 19x9s or9.5s for the rear..
Im probably being rude but could you tell me the cost ???

Regards
AL.

I was obsessed with those wheels for along time(and still am) the original maker,PS engineering retired and sold out to vintage wheels. Last year I called them for info and I believe they said $475 a piece for 17x9.5.
The main problem(besides not coming in 18") is the .75" clearance from mounting face to back of spoke makes it hard to fit big brakes. If you go back thru the build thread you see daign uses the Wilwood rotors with extra offset hat to skirt this.
I am running a Morrison front end with corvette hubs and the Z51 Wilwood aerolite brake calipers with DBA 5000 rotors that are very close dimensionally to OEM Z06 brakes and require 1.25" spoke space so it wasn't gonna work.
The closest wheel I found was the bonspeed wheels but those where like twice the price and weigh something like 28lbs.
If I recall the vintage wheel guy said the t/a-II's are 24lbs for the 9.5s
There's really nothing on the market that has the look of the PS wheels. They always screw up the spoke shape or they add the 2nd ring on the inside like ET or they don't have the rough texture mag look finish.
There's a British company called super lite that makes a nice version but I could never get a response from any emails
I've been kicking around the idea of making a set of my own as I have friend that knows catia and could FEA a CAD model for me but I shudder at the thought of what machining a custom set of wheels would run

[Angry]

I was obsessed with those wheels for along time(and still am) the original maker,PS engineering retired and sold out to vintage wheels. Last year I called them for info and I believe they said $475 a piece for 17x9.5.
The main problem(besides not coming in 18") is the .75" clearance from mounting face to back of spoke makes it hard to fit big brakes. If you go back thru the build thread you see daign uses the Wilwood rotors with extra offset hat to skirt this.
I am running a Morrison front end with corvette hubs and the Z51 Wilwood aerolite brake calipers with DBA 5000 rotors that are very close dimensionally to OEM Z06 brakes and require 1.25" spoke space so it wasn't gonna work.
The closest wheel I found was the bonspeed wheels but those where like twice the price and weigh something like 28lbs.
If I recall the vintage wheel guy said the t/a-II's are 24lbs for the 9.5s
There's really nothing on the market that has the look of the PS wheels. They always screw up the spoke shape or they add the 2nd ring on the inside like ET or they don't have the rough texture mag look finish.
There's a British company called super lite that makes a nice version but I could never get a response from any emails
I've been kicking around the idea of making a set of my own as I have friend that knows catia and could FEA a CAD model for me but I shudder at the thought of what machining a custom set of wheels would run

I agree with the looks just not being right,....Ive got a friend here in Australia who looks like he just found a guy who makes them to order in various sizes. Ive been busy n am chasing him up in the next few days... Ill keep you in the loop..