'69 Camaro vs Lightening

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10-16-2005, 10:14 PM
Mr. CarelessAndImprudent

'69 Camaro vs Lightening

I was headed home saturday running about 80 on the interstate when I catch up to a 2000 or so Lightening cruising in the slow lane. I get next to the guy and he's not too old so I give him a wave. Next thing I know, the monster is suckin' air and shooting out ahead of me. He lets off, taps the breaks and floors it again when I get next to him. I floor it and leave it in 4th, but let off for a fraction of a second when I remember my dad is with me, but get back into it when I realize he's yelling "Go, go, go". He's got about a length on me, but I was reeling him in pretty fast. We hit a 100 pretty fast and he lets off with me at the back of his cab and still pulling really hard on him. A few more seconds and I'd a had him even though I never downshifted. I was really impressed though and had a good time.:)
10-16-2005, 10:31 PM
blue02Z

Good job man, what do you have done to the car, i'm in the slow process of restoring mine right now.:usa:
10-17-2005, 08:04 PM
Mr. CarelessAndImprudent

I'm running the original 327, but have hopped it up quite a bit. It's got 10.5 KB pistons, 3/4 cam, double hump heads with stainless valves and roller rockers, weiand med. rise intake with a 650 Edelbrock, and Mallory ignition. Pushing it all through an
M21 and a 10-bolt with 3.08's. I've ordered 3.73's though. What look you going for. I went for the 60's drag look with traction bars, Cragars, and old school speed stickers in the back windows. I plan on taking some pics and I'll send you some if you give me your email.
10-17-2005, 08:05 PM
Zboner

post it up on the board man.
10-17-2005, 08:29 PM
blue02Z

i've got the original 327 also. i'm puttin a weiand stealth intake with a 670 holley street avenger and a crane xr-1 points conversion kit on it. Its still got the stock 10 bolt with a 4 speed muncie, it used to have a 3 speed. My dad rebuilt it way back when and then it sort of ended up retireing. the engine has flat top pistons and my dad said he put a crane fireball 500 cam in? right now it has a rinky dink 2 barrell and intake on it and could use an uplift, but even with the current set up it can still kick an older stangs ass. i've also got more project cars including a '67 camaro, '68 camaro, and 2 '81z28s. i've got my hands full. as for the '69 i kind of want to stay the same as it is as for appearance, it is lemans blue with white stripes and an ss hood on it, it has old 14 inch american racing wheels that are similar to the torq thrust. ill post some pics.
10-17-2005, 08:35 PM
blue02Z

i've got to get some better ones
10-18-2005, 07:50 PM
Mr. CarelessAndImprudent

Dude, you just described my car to a T. It was an original 3 speed too, but it is a bit more hot rodded than yours. Now if I can just figure out how to post pics.
10-18-2005, 08:47 PM
blue02Z

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Originally Posted by Mr. CarelessAndImprudent

Dude, you just described my car to a T. It was an original 3 speed too, but it is a bit more hot rodded than yours. Now if I can just figure out how to post pics.

Thats pretty awesome, if you go to manage attachments a little lower on the screen when you post a quote that will get you in the right direction. Just curious of what my '69 is capable of doing, what does your car run at the track?
10-19-2005, 05:12 AM
sickbitch02

it would be really cool if you guys could show me some picks of your older camaros. i'm restoring mine right now and it would be great if i could get to see some that were already done. i won't copy off of you, don't worry. i'm done the motor and trans and getting ready to get the front clip back on (i went ground up resto) and then comes the interior and top then i'm done! but lemme know if you want to post them here or I can give you my e-mail addy. thanks

Car
10-21-2005, 09:34 PM
Mr. CarelessAndImprudent

Hey, email will work best unless you can explain how to post pics on here
10-22-2005, 10:23 AM
sickbitch02

well, beings that i have absolutely no clue how to post pictures on here, i'll just give you my e-mail addy. it is 1968CamaroChic@comcast.net . anyone else can feel free to send me pics of their car. thanks!
10-26-2005, 11:25 PM
KNanthrup

good race
10-27-2005, 10:07 AM
Mr. CarelessAndImprudent

Thank you, thank you
11-04-2005, 06:13 PM
jay98ta

67 RS Camaro

I have a 67 Rs Camaro 396 400 turbo trans 4.10's
11-04-2005, 09:41 PM
Mr. CarelessAndImprudent

Now that's gorgeous!
11-05-2005, 09:05 AM
noblesramair

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I have a 67 Rs Camaro 396 400 turbo trans 4.10's

Nice car! I've always liked those cars!!
11-08-2005, 08:04 PM
blue02Z

hey Mr. Careless, my email is fast74chevy@yahoo.com, send some pics!