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This could be a re post but I want to see some new pics. Here is a thread with a lot and it looks like some of you already posted up.
This forum should have this thread.
The majority of TGO members have street/strip cars and not dedicated race cars like most of those pictured on YB.
I frequent YB for information but have never registered to contribute.
Since this web site is dedicated to third gens, there doesn't need to be a specific thread to just show racing cars. Many people posting to the racing forum already show a picture of their car.
The majority of the TGO forums are also tech orientated not general discussions. That YB post is in a non tech forum.
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Hardtail Racing
All engine, no power adders! Bests: 9.029@150.45 (at altitude)
Theoretical sea level performance 8.623@157.05
Still street strip, more strip than street anymore though, just not as much free time like there used to be, but it gets driven when i have the chance!!!! if i want a full out race car i will buy a engine on a stick.
Since this web site is dedicated to third gens, there doesn't need to be a specific thread to just show racing cars. Many people posting to the racing forum already show a picture of their car.
The majority of the TGO forums are also tech orientated not general discussions. That YB post is in a non tech forum.
What in the world are you talking about. I enjoy seeing raced out third gens and I couldn't think of a better place to have a thread devoted to pictures of third gen race cars other than the racing forum.
Not to mention, that thread is a great thing for other people who enjoy seeing the potential that third gens have and it can also inspire and motivate anyone with a goal or project and also give them ideas.
__________________ 1986 Camaro SC - SOLD
383/T-350/4.10'S/PUMP GAS
10.71 @ 126 W/ 1.52 60FT
This is from the end of '06. It has been a while since it has seen the track. Last time it was at the track it ran 10.38@128. It will finally be completed for next year and will be in the 8.80-9.00 range with the help of a 415ci small block. Sorry I had all my good pics on a different computer.
I thought you had a black/gold car? Have any pictures of that one? Still selling the roller??? I bought 2210's and a powermaster starter from your friend with the black convertible.
__________________ 1986 Camaro SC - SOLD
383/T-350/4.10'S/PUMP GAS
10.71 @ 126 W/ 1.52 60FT
I like those headers. I need to make a set like that.
Thanks. That is my first set of headers, I'm fairly proud of them. If you want I can post up some build pics of them. I have pics of each stage of each primary tube all the way up to the completed headers. Plasma cut flanges and mandrel u-bends, not a kit. They're 2-1/4 primary, 5" collector. I've got to build the mufflers and install the O2 bungs yet.
I've got a crap-load more on my home computer.
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Your car looks good. Are your forward downstruts welded directly to the strut tower or are they welded to a plate on the strut tower?
The struts are tied to the upper strut plates(I fabbed up the sphericals using the stockers as a template). The towers are tied to the cage strut pipe. - The whole car is a DIY job. I'm too poor to do it any other way.
Last edited by Shagwell; 11-17-2008 at 04:56 PM.
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I fabbed up the sphericals using the stockers as a template
How much of the strut tower did you build because they look damn stock (and pretty good) according to the pics. What material did you use (1/8" plate, etc)? Do the forward down struts pass under where the factory dash is or do they go through the dash? Thanks.
How much of the strut tower did you build because they look damn stock (and pretty good) according to the pics. What material did you use (1/8" plate, etc)? Do the forward down struts pass under where the factory dash is or do they go through the dash? Thanks.
The towers are stock, just braced to the cage/strut pipe that runs through them. The caster/camber plates are custom diy built with a spherical mount for use with coil-overs. - There is no factory dash support or cowl area in the car at all. Just a dash cover and column tube(alum pipe type).
thanks! It's completely diss-assmebled right now, just finishing up painting everything. Should be going back together this weekend for the final time, wire it up and a couple other things next week to be ready for the following sunday t-n-t.
I'm not going to have the blower on it just yet. I've only made on 1 pass in the car before, and then I tore it apart to do all the work. I couldn't fit in the car comfortably, and it still had the stock k-member and a-arms in it. - I was in commission based sales, with the current economy it was either get the odds & ends to finish up the 1471 or finish the car and drop one of our NA motors in and go play. I opted to get some seat time, hopefully sell a motor or two and then finish up the new blower. - I kinda wish we still had the 871 set-up that was on the '68, I'd be ready to play.
I really like yours, very clean. My next project is an '86 bird that going to be a stock suspension radial car. I've got a 96mm squirrel strainer for it, probably end-up going bigger.
^^^ that's how I'm planning to to do the strut pipes in my radial car. I can then tab the block plate to the front curved kicker legs. Some B-E-A-UTIFUL rides on here.
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its a race car, but i still drive it everywhere.
wow man! I hadn't seen any full car shots of yours before. That thing is gorgeous! I hope my radial project turns out that clean.
- it won't let me edit the other post and I moved a bunch of the exhaust pics around on photobucket and added a bunch more. This link should get you into the album, for those who want to look.
^^^ that's how I'm planning to to do the strut pipes in my radial car. I can then tab the block plate to the front curved kicker legs. Some B-E-A-UTIFUL rides on here.
wow man! I hadn't seen any full car shots of yours before. That thing is gorgeous! I hope my radial project turns out that clean.
- it won't let me edit the other post and I moved a bunch of the exhaust pics around on photobucket and added a bunch more. This link should get you into the album, for those who want to look.
thanks man. if i had a chute on the back it would look like a real clean 10.5 car. the pics still dont show the stance. its kinda aggrevating. car has zero rack, but the front end is down. its a really nice look.
my friend Brian's stocker...MPS helps sponsor my car as well...
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last but not least....mine before the black'd out front lip and with half my contingency decals pealed off...
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stage20 your car is titties! scary and sexy at the same time. i love those gold welds:thumb:
scary and sexy.... i like it!
not too scary though. the last time i ran at the track i had people asking me if it was a turbo cause they couldnt hear my car go down the track.
just running a stock replacement dynomax muffler. need to go duals or something, im sure its holding me back, but i like it quiet.
this is George Carey's car...he runs nmca true street i believe, and the car is sick. launches and torques sideways a little, so the slicks grab going sideways, its wild. typical nitrous setup.
it's a local chicago guy named George. What did you need to know about the car or different pics?
__________________ 2011 chicago world of wheels placed in super street class
Best Engine '11 Thirdgenfest
Best Modified Camaro Thirdgenfest '05, '07, '11 Second place Camaro Modified '06, '08, & '10
MFBA March 2008 Featured Calendar Vehicle
5.46 to the 1/8 @ 131 mph
that turned out very nice!!! 
my favorite by far. 
