View Full Version : Twist machine camaro in camaro performers.
XLexusTech
05-18-2009, 03:46 PM
Anyone know if that custom torque arm is a Jakes Rod shop creation?
Damn True
05-18-2009, 03:56 PM
It is.
XLexusTech
05-18-2009, 04:06 PM
thought so props to Jake... Why no mention of his effort in the Mag?
Damn True
05-18-2009, 04:17 PM
If memory serves the product was not ready for release. Jake I'm sure can clarify.
jimhamptons
05-18-2009, 04:17 PM
That is my car. Jake is building me a 68 Camaro right now.
The torque arm setup was designed and installed by TLT Racetek here in NY. Jake did not do any work on this car..........yet. LOL
BTW, big, big thank yous to Steve Rupp and Nick Licata for the feature!
It came out awesome!
Damn True
05-18-2009, 04:18 PM
Oh dang....ya know what, I was thinking of Vinnies car.
Duh!
Steve Chryssos
05-18-2009, 04:19 PM
No, that torque arm was done a few years ago. It was custom built by Todd Tureski at TLT Racetek. It uses a cut down torque arm and a J-bar panhard rod from one of these.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/83modified-1.jpg
The lower links were carried over from the pre-existing AME tri-four bar. The car was also back halved in it's former life--not mini tubbed--so the packaging is very different. Todd put a rear sta-bar in it last week in preparation for the Motor State Challenge.
Travis B
05-18-2009, 07:26 PM
your car is at jakes isn't it steve? Whats it getting there?
Steve Chryssos
05-19-2009, 01:16 AM
Yup. Its getting a torque arm rear suspension. Can you tell I like torque arms?
JEFFTATE
05-19-2009, 05:12 AM
Congrats on the ink , Jim .
I love your car.
jimhamptons
05-19-2009, 06:47 AM
Thanks Jeff!
Steve Chryssos
05-19-2009, 08:27 AM
For anyone who does not have the June 2009 issue of Camaro Performers, be sure to go get a copy and support the magazine. In the meantime, here's a couple of pix for you:
https://www.pro-touring.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19046&g2_serialNumber=1
https://www.pro-touring.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=18874&g2_serialNumber=1
dropit69
05-19-2009, 05:38 PM
kudos Jim i LOVE your car ..i almost wet myself when you let me sit in it..it has the nicest interior ive ever seen in a 69
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/RTTHIV014-1.jpg
That car is absolutely stunning!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/RTTHIV108-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/RTTHIV142-1.jpg
Steve1968LS2
05-19-2009, 05:52 PM
Great car and it's an honor to have it in our magazine.
^^---Says THIS guy!?!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/RTTHIV186-1.jpg
jimhamptons
05-19-2009, 06:54 PM
Thanks again every one!
I believe the suspension is a little better dialed in now, can't wait for Michigan! Darrin, you going?
Jim, I love those shots!
zbugger
05-19-2009, 07:15 PM
Jim, the car is still beautiful. I was afraid of writing the number on the windshield. I'm really glad I could see that car in person. Congrats on the ink.
dropit69
05-19-2009, 08:00 PM
i"ll be there !!
BAD6SPD
05-20-2009, 05:01 AM
Fantastic car Jim..Congrats...Great car, and even greater guy....Well deserved!
Rybar
05-20-2009, 10:12 AM
Jim congrats on the ink, just got my issue yesterday. Really like all the changes you made to the car.
jimhamptons
05-20-2009, 11:35 AM
Thanks Allen, Jeff and Ryan!
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