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08-14-2007 #1
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Hi from the U.K.
Hey guys, just thought id join the number one palce for pro touring, introduce myself finally and get involved!
I've always been into American cars from the off, but due to the fact im in England, they are few and far between.
my previous project was as close as i could get to an american car, a ford capri, very different to the US Capri. i built the car up myself, and fortunatley i work for a porsche specialist building engine so have everything at hand, lathes, mill, sandblaster etc. it was powered by a supercharged 2.1, which i did all myself, here are some pics of it
the car managed a 14.5 qtr
Enough of that though. ive just bought myself my first American car, a 77 Camaro!
its in very good condition, but is engine free which suits me, as ive acquired a 4 bolt SBC, which il be building up to about 400bhp, for a nice everyday cruiser, as i have an 80 mile a day commute.
plans invole simple but effective things such as mini tubs, a 4" drop, and a set of 18" Torq Thrusts. due to the cars age all the suspension and brakes are in terrible condition, so itll be polybushes throughout, along with hotchkis suspension, and a set of porsche brakes for good measure.
sorry for the essay, itd be a pleasure to hear what you think
cheers guys
rob
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08-14-2007 #2
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Welcome, glad to see that we have people interested in this around the world, and good luck with the camaro!
Brian
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08-14-2007 #3
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thank you for your kind words!
theres quite a few of us in the UK who are in awe of the work that goes down on this site.
people over here however have not caught onto the pro touring thing, we still do it very classically when it come to US cars, bit boring if you ask me!
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Welcome and just across the water there are already a couple of converted . . . . .
René
08-14-2007 #5
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Nice to see another brit on here, I do a 90 mile commute in my '68 Camaro, you need at least 4 gears or a second job!
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Welcome to the site, Rob. Good luck with your project.
08-14-2007 #7
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Welcome from the US! Good to see the site reaching around the world.
Nick R.
69 Camaro - 383, 700R4, 12 bolt 3.55, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Global West, Morris Classic
08 HHR SS - Still Stock for now
Do you still believe in all the things that you stood by before? Are you out there on the front lines, or at home keeping score?
Do you care to be the layer of the bricks that seal your fate? Would you rather be the architect of what we might create?
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Very nice!
You may want to rethink those poly-bushings though. We used them on the '79 Trans Am front frame we grafted into my father's '56 BelAir, and squeaking was definitely an issue! We did eventually cure the squeak, but it involved drilling and installing several zerk fittings, and may lead to shortened bushing life.
On my '72 442 I used Global West Del-alum (or what ever they call them), though I haven't yet had it on the road.
Shiny Side Up!
Bill"You can never go home again, Oatman...
But I guess you can shop there."
08-14-2007 #9
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The Del-A-Lum type bushings are the best bushing ever!
Nick R.
69 Camaro - 383, 700R4, 12 bolt 3.55, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Global West, Morris Classic
08 HHR SS - Still Stock for now
Do you still believe in all the things that you stood by before? Are you out there on the front lines, or at home keeping score?
Do you care to be the layer of the bricks that seal your fate? Would you rather be the architect of what we might create?
08-14-2007 #10
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I agree on the del-a-lum's. You'll never need or want to replace them. Good luck from the colonies and welcome.
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