gimp
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Post by gimp on Aug 17, 2012 3:52:01 GMT -5
If you are a true 2nd generation fan you would say 1970 thru 1973 were the same. Then 1974 thru 1977 for the camaros and 1978 thru 1981. Don't derby theses. Would you derby 1970 thru 1974 nova? Same thing. i would derby any nova. I looked into a 67 mustang roller as a derby car. the price was right. There are many cars that people value higher than i do that honestly, i dont feel deserve the fame. I like my less famous sleepers like my 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire. With close to a million 3rd gen nova's sold, i feel no shame in smashing one. just my $.02
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Post by 513monster on Aug 17, 2012 10:37:05 GMT -5
btw664.......settle a home front bet for me. The green car in your sig pic is a 2nd gen Camaro, not a Gremlin, correct? yep its a camaro.
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Post by C4 on Aug 17, 2012 11:40:34 GMT -5
I know it is, but I need confirmation from btw664 to get my dollar ;D
Since this thread took off, I am going to add it to the locator.
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seye665
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Post by seye665 on Aug 17, 2012 11:55:27 GMT -5
664 car is def a camaro. I ran with him last year at the team show in milledgeville. he ran another one this year down in osky for the team show
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Post by btw664 on Aug 19, 2012 9:03:47 GMT -5
Yes, it is 78 and to answer some the ? To make these cars hard they do take alot of work and trying to find one cheap is a task in itself
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Post by ziggy77 on Jan 16, 2013 19:57:53 GMT -5
how are the front bumper reinforcements on 78-81? i know they are open on the inside but we r not aloud to load them.i want to put on on a toyota but i would like some input on them before i buy it. thanks
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miller822
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Post by miller822 on Jan 17, 2013 21:19:33 GMT -5
I ran against btw664's camaro last year in milledgeville at the fair.. that car was solid. I got my ass kicked by it too
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Post by kst19 on Apr 2, 2013 18:42:44 GMT -5
any tips on these cars where they bend or anything basicly just want to hear any ideas
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Post by baggerkiller on Aug 9, 2013 0:16:58 GMT -5
I ran a 1979 at osky and st Charles co.fair in mo. they do take a lil thinkin but as far as bending I can say not yet . they do take some time to mature them but they def have potential
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Post by jackedup on Sept 9, 2013 16:15:32 GMT -5
We still dont really have any tips yet. So whats good on these cars and whats junk. Just from a glance I dont think the aluminum bumpers are a great idea. Are the rear diffs ok or do they need some attention? Are you guys swapping the leafs out for something, take the deck off or leave it on, steering, front suspension?... We're not asking for every secret but just a basic guide would be awsome. I might try building one this winter. Thanks for any tip.
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Post by jackedup on Nov 26, 2013 18:15:37 GMT -5
Yes, it is 78 and to answer some the ? To make these cars hard they do take alot of work and trying to find one cheap is a task in itself What took you out at Osky, steering? I had to buy the DVD just to see how your car did and I gotta say, That thing was a tank!
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Post by ron17t on Nov 26, 2013 20:14:53 GMT -5
I've built a few of these for circle track enduro cars so I'll try to help.The front bumpers suck so I would change them to something stronger.They used to bend right in front of the a-arms in bad wrecks so I'd plate there if you can.Pull out the subframe mounts and bolt through the floor with plates.Maybe beef up the rear springs a bit and make sure they can't tear off the rail.I would do the trunk just like a new crown vic if I was building one.I would like to try building one myself but around me they were all used for stock cars, if you can find one they are about the price of a good old iron derby car.
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Post by jackedup on Nov 26, 2013 20:59:50 GMT -5
Thanks for all the tips. Hopefully I can add a few as the build progresses.
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Post by bezonibuilt on Mar 6, 2014 7:52:44 GMT -5
Is there anyway to make a 80 camaro fit in a 105" wheelbase class
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skunk
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Post by skunk on Mar 6, 2014 8:13:08 GMT -5
Seriously?
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