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    1. #1
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      Mar 2005
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      Southampton, NY
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      Now I feel like part of the club.

      I am happy to say that I am a new owner of a pro-touring first generation Camaro. I just took delivery of Shay's 69 Camaro after I posted a wanted ad right here on the site.

      I will be the first to admit that I am not the most knowledgable person when it comes to the engineering aspects of a high performance car. But, I will also admit that I love high performance cars and pro-touring seems like the most logical path to take.

      I have a few tweaks in mind regarding my new acquisition and hope to get some opinions from the members of this board once I formulate what they will be.

      I look forward to the continued learning experiences I am sure to get from the continued discussions on this board.

      I would like to take the opportunity to thank Shay for building such an awesome car.

      I would also like to thank Steve (Streetfytr69) for his expertise as well. Since Steve lives a few towns away from me, I hope he can put up with my newbie questions.

      Also thank you to Steve1969LS1 and Ralph Lograsso for their advice as well.

      Thanks,

      Jim



    2. #2
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      I'd like to congratulate you on your new baby. hahaha. If you've "just joined the club", then I'm still not in it. I'm still dreaming though. Have fun with it whatever you do though.

    3. #3
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      Glad you took my advice.. that is a NICE car.. much more content than my 69 had and not a ton more $$..

      Don't wear the paint off waxing it too much..

      Currently I don't belong to the club.. my 69 left today and my 68 won't be here for a couple of weeks.. :(

      Oh, and for the record ---->

      "A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."

      1968 Track Rat Camaro:
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGHJ5c1yLIo&t=2s

      1971 Chevelle Wagon with a few mods:
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVPR3sRgyU

    4. #4
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      Quote Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1
      Glad you took my advice.. that is a NICE car.. much more content than my 69 had and not a ton more $$..

      Don't wear the paint off waxing it too much..

      Currently I don't belong to the club.. my 69 left today and my 68 won't be here for a couple of weeks.. :(

      Oh, and for the record ---->

      Hahaha, I was too excited to take pics. I will give it a shot on Sunday. My family actually expects me to go to a birthday party for my niece tomorrow and leave my new baby. :(

      I can defenitely say that there is no disappointment here.

      Thanks for your help Steve,

      Jim

    5. #5
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      No prob.. all us "steves" are a helpful bunch.. ;)

      Leave the car??? My wife fully expects me to sleep in the 68 when it arrives..

      Enjoy the moment and the car.. oh, and take some pictures!! :D
      "A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."

      1968 Track Rat Camaro:
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGHJ5c1yLIo&t=2s

      1971 Chevelle Wagon with a few mods:
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVPR3sRgyU

    6. #6
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      Oh, and to hold people over on the pics.. (hope ya don't mind but it is such a good looking car)





      Very nice.. can't wait to see your new pics and get your driving impressions..
      "A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."

      1968 Track Rat Camaro:
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGHJ5c1yLIo&t=2s

      1971 Chevelle Wagon with a few mods:
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVPR3sRgyU

    7. #7
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      Mar 2005
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      Very early driving impressions:


      The car has unbelievable power and sticks to the road pretty nicely, but it needs to be respected. The car will easily smoke the tires at 40 and probably above, but that is for another day.

    8. #8
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      Apr 2004
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      Yuba City, CA (bout 1/2 hour north of Sacramento)
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      WoW very nice car!! CONGRATS!
      J.T.

    9. #9
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      Great. Now I'm even more jealous.

    10. #10
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      very nice! welcome to the board too!
      colt zantop

      1968 camaro LS1.......aka......."NJECTED"

    11. #11
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      Good purchase Jim. You're one lucky *******************************. Now do me a favor? Take Ralph out for a spin and scare the living crap outta him. Believe me, you'll have a blast doing it.
      Allen Ortega
      Meanstreets Performance Fabrication

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      Vegetarians are the reason for global warming

    12. #12
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      Big block....

      Sweeeeeet!!!!!
      1968 Pro-Touring Camaro LS1

      Project: Next Year
      - Start date; June '01
      - Completion; Sometime next year or the year after.....

    13. #13
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      I should be headed up to Jim's to check out the car this week. After talking with Jim on the phone I can vouch that he's a great guy and will be a great new member of the board. I can't wait to check this car out in person!

    14. #14
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      Quote Originally Posted by jimhamptons
      Very early driving impressions:
      The car will easily smoke the tires at 40 and probably above.
      I would bet money it will :icon996: Great looking car, enjoy it and who said you could not go to the b-day party in it? I bet you would have all the other dads and uncles out looking and actually enjoying a b-day party for a change
      See Ya
      Bill

      Trailers are for BOATS!

    15. #15
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      Quote Originally Posted by zbugger
      Good purchase Jim. You're one lucky *******************************. Now do me a favor? Take Ralph out for a spin and scare the living crap outta him. Believe me, you'll have a blast doing it.

      Shay did that to me already today in a little "stroll" around town.

      Let's just say a trip to the chiropractor to fix a little whip-lash is in order.

    16. #16
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      wow i'm not even an fbody kinda guy. i'm dripping with jeoluosy right now thats a goergous car congrats man..

    17. #17
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      yeah, im not an f-body fan either but that one there is jawdropping gorgeous. better looking than the mule if you ask me
      Tough guys may wear pink, but Bad Asses still wear black.

    18. #18
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      Congratulations Jim. It's a fine automobile. Yeah--respect is a good choice of words; Restraint is an even better choice. Take your time getting used to the raw power.

      Also it was very nice meeting Shay Campbell.

      Steve Rupp,
      Hop a plane and you are more than welcome to crash at my place if you want to shoot Jim's new ride for PHR. I'll vouch for its quality.
      ________________
      Steve Chryssos

    19. #19
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      Congrats on the purchase! That is one of my favorite Camaros on this site, simply because it runs as good as it looks. Shay built one hell of a ride, and its nice to see it go to another member here. Is Shay building anything new after selling this one?

      Tony
      Co-Founder, LS1TECH.com


      Forged Wheel Dealer, Contact me for a quote!
      www.DV8Motoring.com

    20. #20
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
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      Suisun City, Ca.
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      Congrats on the car. It is great looking.

      Mike

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