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02-28-2008 #1
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New guy in California
Just wanted to introduce myself on the board. I have two 1968 Camaros, an original, down to the paint, L78 SS396 and a standard coupe that I am currently modifying. It is an original 327/4 speed, drum brakes with a 4.11 12 bolt, odd but true. As unusual as the drivetrain is, the original color is Corvette Bronze, which was a short run color in 68.
Engine is pretty much done. It's an aluminum head small block that dynoed at a little over 530hp and 520ft/lbs torque.
I am looking at this being an occasional driver with quite a bit of attention to handling performance. This is my 5th 1st gen, and want to go a different direction than my previous builds which were more boulevard cruisers/show queens. I want a more hard-edged performance car this time around. Not interested in air, soft ride, chrome or flash, just all around performance.
I have lurked here for a few months and thought I might as well join and get some advice.
Thanks for letting me ramble.....
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02-29-2008 #2
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Welcome to the site! Post some pics. Where in CA are you?
02-29-2008 #3
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welcome to Kalifornia
02-29-2008 #4
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welcome, where abouts in CA are you from?
Steve
'68 Camaro - SBC, TKO600, 3.73 Moser 12-bolt, Speedtech, ATS-AFX, Hotchkis, Forgeline, Ron Davis and C5 brakes (Kore3), Holley Terminator TBI.
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02-29-2008 #5
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Welcome to the board!
<-- In SoCal..."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
02-29-2008 #6
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I live outside of Fresno. I'll get some pics of both cars within the next couple of weeks.
Thanks for the welcome!
02-29-2008 #7
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Welcome! We're socal...
Fresno State alumni too.
02-29-2008 #8
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Kinda swapped, I'm a CS Fullerton grad!
02-29-2008 #9
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Welcome, from the Central valley; in Tracy.
Steve Martin
67 Camaro RS
66 Chevelle
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