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Travis77 12-02-2009 01:46 AM

Trying to find more information on these builds
 
I am looking for some more pictures of both of these cars. Can anyone help me out as to who the builders were or who the new owners are? The paint codes are what I am most interested in finding out. Thanks

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v4...te04newbie.jpg

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v4...SC_1144new.jpg

Musclerodz 12-02-2009 08:50 AM

The Camaro is a board member's car.

JamesJ 12-02-2009 09:12 AM

The camaro guy lives here in the Houston area, the car show/meets are pretty much over for the year but if I see him I will ask him, The guy who built it is off 59 North near Porter cant think of his name right now...

crazycarl 12-02-2009 10:43 AM

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/v.../rIMG_0811.jpg It has Rushforth Wheels and it was at the Optima Invitational so you can probably track him down by doing some searching on here.

70rs 12-02-2009 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by crazycarl (Post 252005)
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/v.../rIMG_0811.jpg It has Rushforth Wheels and it was at the Optima Invitational so you can probably track him down by doing some searching on here.

It was in a recent issue of Camaro Performers too. If I remember it is a factory Mercedes color. October/November issue? Or maybe shoot Jason Rushforth a PM as he also designed it and might have the details you want.

HWY Nova 12-02-2009 02:11 PM

Not sure if the Vette is real...... looks like a rendering.


--Eric

Travis77 12-02-2009 03:04 PM

I did not know the camaro was built near Houston. If any names come to mind please post. I will keep searching. Thanks guys.

70rs 12-02-2009 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis77 (Post 252037)
I did not know the camaro was built near Houston. If any names come to mind please post. I will keep searching. Thanks guys.

PM Jason Rushforth for the details. He designed it and knows the owner.:thumbsup:

Or I could just dig up the article in the October Camaro Performers Mag.

1970 Camaro owned by Mike Yale. Built by Classic Auto pecialties in New Caney Tx. 500hp LS3, T56,DSE Quadra Link, DSE Subframe, mini tubs, Rushforth Whiplash wheels in 18x10 and 18x12, Wilwood six piston front, four piston rear,Vintage Air, Budnick wheel, Corbeau seats, DSE roll bar,....VERY NICE car. The color is Benz Brilliant Silver by Ron Spencer.

How's that for info?

srh3trinity 12-02-2009 07:03 PM

That 70 Camaro is one of the cleanest second gen Camaros that I have seen. Great combo of colors, stance and wheel choice.

Travis77 12-02-2009 08:16 PM

:dance: :dance: Just what I needed. Thanks

70rs 12-02-2009 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis77 (Post 252137)
:dance: :dance: Just what I needed. Thanks

Wish I could help on the 'vette. But I have never seen any other pics of it.

JayR 12-03-2009 07:54 AM

Yep, Eric did his homework but like he said, it's all in Camaro Performers and the Corvette is definitely a digital rendering.

Here's Mike's design as well as some great photos courtesy of DSE
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...YaleCamaro.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...5-2009-040.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...5-2009-044.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...5-2009-074.jpg

WSSix 12-03-2009 08:01 AM

I so want that 2nd gen.

So can I get my TA to sit that low without going with DSE front and rear or is that the secret, four link the rear and aftermarket subframe up front?

70rs 12-03-2009 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 252233)
I so want that 2nd gen.

So can I get my TA to sit that low without going with DSE front and rear or is that the secret, four link the rear and aftermarket subframe up front?

It has a DSE sub and quadra link.

You can get your car that low. Speedtech, DSE and many others can help you get there.

WSSix 12-03-2009 01:18 PM

But can I do it without going with a four or three link and aftermarket front sub? Sorry if my statement earlier was confusing. I was typing faster than normal.

tgvettes 12-03-2009 01:51 PM

I love 2nd gens but right now I'm working on a 68 Camaro and a 63 Nova Conv.
When I get rid of the 68 Camaro project I will get a 70-73 again.
My first car was a 70 Camaro built as a trans am racer.

tonny

70rs 12-03-2009 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 252288)
But can I do it without going with a four or three link and aftermarket front sub? Sorry if my statement earlier was confusing. I was typing faster than normal.

I think if you do a coilover conversion up front and some dropped leafs out back you can get very close. The coilovers will give you better handling and adjustable ht. The rear springs will improve handling out back and drop the rear at the same time. Check out DSE for both.
To answer your question, yes. I think you can get there without going to a new sub and rear. Give Blake a call at Speedtech or Justin at Driverzinc and see what they can offer you.:cheers:

coolwelder62 12-03-2009 05:44 PM

1cool 2nd Gen
 
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :hail: Yea. thats Mike Yales Car.I spent some time talking W/ Mike & his friends at optima What a group of great guys. And his camaro is in the same class as Dale Jr's 2nd.gen.It is that nice. A DSE, Muscle Machine of the year canidate at dallas I belive.I dont know who won. But Mike's Camaro should have.If I could have traded My car for any car at optima I would have taking this one.Great car Mike.Scott

Travis77 12-03-2009 07:30 PM

I originally thought the camaro had a little champagn tint in the paint but it is clearly silver. I am trying to find a color for my car, but I will post over in the paint forum.

Travis77 12-03-2009 07:39 PM

what about this one
 
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v4...brarevised.jpg

yale 12-03-2009 07:56 PM

Hey Guy's , thanks for all the kind words about my beater and yes it's a Mercedes Benz color it's actually what they called Brilliant Silver the code is 744, it was a standard color in 06-07 on the E,S,Sl class cars

coolwelder62 12-03-2009 08:35 PM

Bad Ass Benz Beater
 
Yea.its a beater all right.An AMG Benz beater.Guys this car has the fit & finish of the best benz in the world.:hail:

yale 12-04-2009 05:53 AM

Thanks ! Kudo's also need to go to Rushforth for the design work as well , i'm in the middle of changing the hood , deck lid , spoiler and the filler to carbon fiber , also installed the carbon fiber A-pillars and the radiator core support filler panel and hopefully knock about a 100 lbs out of it , the paint design is still going to stay the same but the black carbon fiber will replace the black paint and we'll also retain the red outline of the black , BTW I was talking to the folks at Anvil and they have a really cool carbon fiber rear defuser coming for 2nd gens as well as a front spoiler should be really cool !

slamdimpala 12-04-2009 09:55 AM

The camaro is the exact same car i have had in my head for some time. Its pretty crazy to see your exact same idea come out on somebody elses car. So that means that the car looks bada$$.:thumbsup:

89 RS 12-04-2009 11:35 AM

Mike, that's one nice Camaro you got there. Loved the article in Camaro Performers, can't wait to see how all that Anvil stuff looks.

yale 12-04-2009 03:19 PM

Thanks I really appreciate it , I'll keep ya posted on the Anvil stuff

jjarky 12-07-2009 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 252233)
I so want that 2nd gen.

So can I get my TA to sit that low without going with DSE front and rear or is that the secret, four link the rear and aftermarket subframe up front?


You can definetly get the front down to "pavement scrapping" levels with the stock subframe. I used 2" drop spindles and QA1 coilover conversion with heidts 1" narrowed A arms. Was able to run 18x8 with a 245-40-18 with no rub lock to lock.

For the back I used a Martz chassis mini 4 link and mini tubbed it myself. After seeing how that suspension was made I have ordered all fab pieces to build my own triangulated 4 link on my current project, 70 nova.

http://s141.photobucket.com/albums/r...rancefront.jpg

syborg tt 12-11-2009 09:57 AM

Hi Jason,

Okay I've saved your pics for years now and I am about to start cutting up my 2nd gen.

I have a couple Questions for you.

On your mini-tub did you just move the wheelwell and not touch the frame ??

I love the look of the 295 40 20 on the rear of the car. How low were you able to get the rear ??

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjarky (Post 253266)
You can definetly get the front down to "pavement scrapping" levels with the stock subframe. I used 2" drop spindles and QA1 coilover conversion with heidts 1" narrowed A arms. Was able to run 18x8 with a 245-40-18 with no rub lock to lock.

For the back I used a Martz chassis mini 4 link and mini tubbed it myself. After seeing how that suspension was made I have ordered all fab pieces to build my own triangulated 4 link on my current project, 70 nova.

http://s141.photobucket.com/albums/r...rancefront.jpg


XcYZ 12-11-2009 11:16 AM

Not that you need any more, but here are a few more pics that I took at the Optima event... just because I love this car. :D


http://www.lateral-g.org/temp/2009optima/o_104.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.org/temp/2009optima/o_103.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.org/temp/2009optima/o_010.jpg

crazycarl 12-11-2009 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by XcYZ (Post 254030)
Not that you need any more, but here are a few more pics that I took at the Optima event... just because I love this car. :D

The color in those is great! What combo are you shooting with?

XcYZ 12-12-2009 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by crazycarl (Post 254059)
The color in those is great! What combo are you shooting with?

It's a Nikon D90. Fun camera. :thumbsup:


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