1969 Chevy Camaro SS
Discussion
TheJimi said:
Two things.
A) Awesome car, looking forward to seeing the progress.
B) I had to google "slapper bar"
actually, there's a C) - I'm amazed this being a Flashman thread, that no-one has made the obvious joke
I must admit I did a double take when I worked out what those things were called, and swiftly moved into fond reminiscence of earlier days.A) Awesome car, looking forward to seeing the progress.
B) I had to google "slapper bar"
actually, there's a C) - I'm amazed this being a Flashman thread, that no-one has made the obvious joke
Harry Flashman said:
Fan belt is squealing like a pig. Definitely needs to be replaced. I'll look at the rad when I do the fan too...aluminium multicore the way to go, as NDJ said above, I think. Going to take cooling this engine seriously.
Not sure if it’s still the done thing, but there certainly was a school of thought that recommended manual override switches for the fans as well if doing a lot of slow in town driving. Lovely example especially in that colour.
For servicing etc I’d look at IGS in Surbiton. Ian Goss who runs it has been working on yank motors for many years and does everything from old muscle cars to Ford GTs and the latest vettes. I drive from Norwich each year to get my Vette serviced there.
Check out Performance Direct for insurance. They are a broker but come in much cheaper than the usual outfits like Footman James. £93 versus £270 for my Marcos recently.
They are sensitive to tyres and keep an eye on engine temps. My Dad imported his ‘69 SS as a 22 yr old back in 1972. Back then with the 396 motor it was extremely quick compared to most machinery. Had some great times running it between his place in the Highlands and Weybridge.
For servicing etc I’d look at IGS in Surbiton. Ian Goss who runs it has been working on yank motors for many years and does everything from old muscle cars to Ford GTs and the latest vettes. I drive from Norwich each year to get my Vette serviced there.
Check out Performance Direct for insurance. They are a broker but come in much cheaper than the usual outfits like Footman James. £93 versus £270 for my Marcos recently.
They are sensitive to tyres and keep an eye on engine temps. My Dad imported his ‘69 SS as a 22 yr old back in 1972. Back then with the 396 motor it was extremely quick compared to most machinery. Had some great times running it between his place in the Highlands and Weybridge.
vetrof said:
Fabulous car Mr F. Was considering a '69 Firebird in a similar colour recently.
Tempted by this at the moment.
https://www.blocket.se/annons/skane/chevrolet_cama...
you are all bad, baaaad people - it's really tempting to dive into the classic Yank scene (my choice would be a 70/73 bodied Camaro) but apart from liking my creature comforts too much I've also got a degree of mechanical ineptitude that has to be seen to be believed so the only way for me to go would be resto-mod and (thankfully?) my pocket won't allow that.Tempted by this at the moment.
https://www.blocket.se/annons/skane/chevrolet_cama...
Seeing threads like this allow me to savour this vicariously - excellent Readers' Cars
Hi chaps!
I love it. Have done no work to it whatsoever except to tune the carb to cure some rich running, and she starts on the button every time. I haven't used it recently: last time was a few weeks ago on a cold crisp, dry fay (always - not just to pamper the car, but also because I'm too scared to drive it when damp or wet!
Tucked up in a heated garage. This spring, probably going to fit an easier clutch, right hand soor mirror(!), better heat insulation, and a less vague steering box. No need to be as extensive on mods as I initially thought.
It makes such a good noise. And the looks are very special. People love the thing whenever I take it out. It's such an event, frankly.
I love it. Have done no work to it whatsoever except to tune the carb to cure some rich running, and she starts on the button every time. I haven't used it recently: last time was a few weeks ago on a cold crisp, dry fay (always - not just to pamper the car, but also because I'm too scared to drive it when damp or wet!
Tucked up in a heated garage. This spring, probably going to fit an easier clutch, right hand soor mirror(!), better heat insulation, and a less vague steering box. No need to be as extensive on mods as I initially thought.
It makes such a good noise. And the looks are very special. People love the thing whenever I take it out. It's such an event, frankly.
Wife saw it for the first time at Christmas, as it lives at my Mums house out of London.
So did her parents. And it turns out that MIL's first boyfriend had one (wife is American).
They absolutely loved the car. Wife has no feelings on it either way, but has told me that she's not bothered by what I drive, but by the fact that I am slowly collecting too many cars with not enough time to drive them all.
Daughters have been out in it and they love it, but younger one (3) is a little fazed by the noise. It sounds very, very angry...even at idle.
So did her parents. And it turns out that MIL's first boyfriend had one (wife is American).
They absolutely loved the car. Wife has no feelings on it either way, but has told me that she's not bothered by what I drive, but by the fact that I am slowly collecting too many cars with not enough time to drive them all.
Daughters have been out in it and they love it, but younger one (3) is a little fazed by the noise. It sounds very, very angry...even at idle.
There are a few easy steering box fixes, a latter camaro iroc-z steering box coupled with the correct pitman arm and correct length arms down on the hub carriers themselves will sort out most of it and give it a sharper feel with fewer turns lock to lock.
Again, the camaro research group is a font of knowledge and will give you all the data and part numbers you will need.
Also, do the "Guldstrand" modifications to the upper wishbone mounts. This increases caster angle to help self centre better.
Again, the camaro research group is a font of knowledge and will give you all the data and part numbers you will need.
Also, do the "Guldstrand" modifications to the upper wishbone mounts. This increases caster angle to help self centre better.
when I revved my old F150 Lightning So I have managed to do nothing further to this car yet except service it, drive it and enjoy it when it's nice outside.
It is hilarious - a massive event, but definitely needs some respect. Steering is slow and vague, allowing easy slides, but truly hustling this car with its primitive suspension and vague nose is beyond someone with my driving skills. Luckily, it is immense fun just pottering in it with some acceleration foolishness on straight stretches.
You know how American cars are huge and too big for UK roads? Well, here it is next to a Macan and a Ford Focus!
It is hilarious - a massive event, but definitely needs some respect. Steering is slow and vague, allowing easy slides, but truly hustling this car with its primitive suspension and vague nose is beyond someone with my driving skills. Luckily, it is immense fun just pottering in it with some acceleration foolishness on straight stretches.
You know how American cars are huge and too big for UK roads? Well, here it is next to a Macan and a Ford Focus!
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