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SLO_Z28
05-30-2010, 06:13 PM
Never really introduced myself. Im a mechanic in ventura, and this is my daily driver/toy 1974 Camaro Z28. Its a 350/350 car. Ive already done alot to it, the front and rear suspension are done except for shocks. I have Hotchkis springs front and rear, Pro Touring F Body upper Control arms with tall ball joint, global west del-a-lum lower control arm bushings in the stock arms(PTFB and Hotchkis both came out with lowers less than 6 months after I did mine lol). Next on the list is wheels/tires and after that Kore 3 brakes all around. Also going to get subframe connectors, and then re-do the interior.

The goal at this point is to have the money for some decent 3 piece 17's by christmas time.

Also ive been tinkering alot with it to get better mileage, I just hit 17.9 MPG highway going from Oxnard to Fontana(and that was with labor day traffic). Im going to over-inflate my tires and lean out the carb just a little more and see if I cant hit 19 or even 20 ::thumbsup:


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214Chevy
05-30-2010, 06:49 PM
Welcome!! That is a beautiful car. 3 piece wheels would look good on it, but I think the smallest diameter you can get in them is an 18". Not sure though, like I said...I think.:lateral:
Ralphlovs72chev
05-31-2010, 10:33 AM
welcome. nice to have another south cali guy with a secong gen.......thats some good gas milage. carefull leaning out on that gas. dont want to get pinging......
fleetus macmullitz
06-01-2010, 09:33 AM
Welcome to Lat-G, its like a bar miztvah for gearheads.:lol:

I agree with you on the 17's.

Its nice to see the unique '74 Z-28 you have.
67ChevILL
06-01-2010, 01:05 PM
805 in the house.


:cheers:
Cris@JCG
06-01-2010, 01:19 PM
Good to see other local guys on Lat-G!
SLO_Z28
06-01-2010, 04:24 PM
Good to see other local guys on Lat-G!

If I farted loud enough youd hear it. I live like a mile away from you. I still cant figure out where your shop is though, I drove by it the other day, are you behind the bus parts place, or behind one of the other body shops?
Cris@JCG
06-01-2010, 09:25 PM
That is almost @ the end of Lambert.. I am 260 Lambert Unit A.. By Line-X

If I farted loud enough youd hear it. I live like a mile away from you. I still cant figure out where your shop is though, I drove by it the other day, are you behind the bus parts place, or behind one of the other body shops?
POS71RS
06-10-2010, 09:41 AM
Gonzo, I think I posted up in your thread on 'another' site... I'd have to go back and look again.
I lived in Oxnard up until 2 years ago before moving up to Paso Robles. I still stay in Ventura during my work week though.
I've never seen your shop, it looks amazing!

And SLO, for not having an OD trans, your doing great. Now get an OD and start passing the fill up stations. :woot: