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I just saw one from Jon Bryant on Face book I am sure he wont mind me putting a link here, it shows a good shot of the rear arch.
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10 Jun 2013, 11:30 (Ref:3260305) | #52 | ||
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harumph... If I remember rightly, back in the day, the exhausts on big bangers came out under the doors....
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10 Jun 2013, 11:38 (Ref:3260309) | #53 | |
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Yes they did but I assume that with noise restrictions on some tracks, it will become necessary to think of alternative exhaust systems including silencers.
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Interestingly, I once saw that Camaro described in an entry list as Group 1.
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I was chatting to the owner/driver and it sad Group 2 on the text on the side giving its history, I may be mistaken but pretty sure it was also cannot see it ever being a group 1 car as it has different Ford pattern Strange Engineering axle shafts in a GM 12 bolt axle and 16" wheels. There are a few about in this paint scheme, it was orginally black in the day and was confirmed by the original builder as the real McCoy.
The exhaust on my 2nd Gen still comes out the side there is room in there for two silencers still. It passed the noise test no problem. |
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That was one of the names on the car so well spotted, if you want another good view of the car check out Tom Barleys incar video on the Speedfest threads as the Camaro spins right in front of Tom. Dont quote me but I think Roy Pierpoint (??) maybe another of the names
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13 Jun 2013, 07:27 (Ref:3261944) | #60 | |
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Al, I would be pleased to discuss that car with the owner. If you have any contact details, please PM me. thanks.
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I don't but he seems a very approachable guy and proud of his car. He told me when he bought it he was not totally aware if it was genuine and wasnt really bothered but as he looked more into he realised it could be and the original builder came around to inspect the car and confirmed indeed it was. If you see the spinning shot on the video you will note his number, g to TSL Timing for the event and you will get the guys name, the owner drove it in race 2 not race 1.
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17 Sep 2013, 13:16 (Ref:3305225) | #62 | |
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The FIA has homologation reports of the following camaros that can be bought for 65 euros. I want to build a camaro 1st gen as well and need to have these details as well. I asked FIA directly and I will be using one of the homologated cars as an example:
Nr 1449, Group 2, Chevrolet Camaro 01-01-1967, 4956cc Nr 5158, Group 1, Chevrolet Camaro 01-07-1967, 5735cc Nr 5201, Group 1, Chevrolet Camaro 01-01-1968, 6492cc Nr 5293, Group 1, Chevrolet Camaro Z28, 01-07-1969, 4956cc Good luck and let me know what you find! |
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31 Dec 2013, 16:53 (Ref:3349230) | #63 | |
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LHi all .. Been a while since I connected with 10-10ths and must confess my camaro researching has taken a back seat for a few years so I hope you will bear with my rustiness and also note that my research material is in storage so most of what I might add to this forum will be from memory , and if so I will say so as misinformation is a disaster to fellow enthusiasts if it is taken as gospel
All that out of the way, can I add a couple of comments.. 1. I too have a set of papers for a first gen' camaro .. The "1449" set and was curious of the comment that the MSA didn't recognise them .. FYI the set I have show the FIA stamp but also every page is perforated with the "RAC motor sport assn ltd " stamp so can 't see how the MSA can say they don't recognise them? 2. I noticed that the papers refer to model "camaro 12437".. And wondered if this is supposed to be the model code for a '67 camaro? .. If so then FROM MEMORY isn't the code for a '67 = 12347? .. Ie is the number on the papers a typo error ? ( small but mute point unless my memory is playing tricks) 3. The papers are obviously prepared for a 1st gen car .. I have always considered the '69 camaro to be the 2nd generation model with the next model ( 70 1/2) being third generation in my opinion.. 4. I don't think the original papers homologise the z28 as rear drum brakes only appear o be illustrated? 5. A variant form dated 1st July 1967 reflects changes to acceptable wheels / bucket seats / radiator / fuel tank and axle ratios.. All of which are obviously for a '67 model car 6. The next variant is dated 1st January 1968 so is clearly for a '67 and a '68 model ( 1st gen using my notation) .. It covers inlet manifolds (cross ram) / wheels / trans ratios / and introduces rear disc brakes (for the first time?) and calipers / fuel pump 7.the next variant is dated 1st jan 1969 .. The point I am raising here is that the papers still refer to model (12437.. Typo?) but now shows a 3/4 view which is obviously a '69 car ( 2 nd gen?). .. It is this variant that provides more racer- biased changes including the option of the ally heads ( PN 3965706) but also the desirable cowl induction hood + diff and trans coolers. 8. The final variant seems to be date stamped 1st April 1970 ( pr 1971?) and this covers simply " fender flares" as shown on one of the earlier posts.. From my copy it LOOKS like these are being shown on a 67 or 68 car (??) but does show significant flaring of the aches. ... My question is a) whether a set of FIA papers covering the 1st generation camaro should have included variations introduced by the emergence of the 1969 model ( externally quite a different car) and whether the intention of these papers is to permit (say) a 1967 camaro to be prepared as an FIA car using the last few variations listed above when the car upon which these are based is clearly a '69 model ?.. Or do you need to start with a 69 model camaro if you want to take advantage of the last listed options including he ally heads? Apologies for rambling .. Or rustiness.. Feel free to correct.. Just throwing this out there.. Ps .. For the record.. I owned one of al's IROC camaros .. And can confirm for what it's worth that he does indeed own a banjo- Mathews / penske prepared car.. I eventually had to store it at brands ( where I was one of the directors) but eventually had to ask CHRIS (who ran brands automotive team) to dispose of it as we were carrying out a series of improvements to the venue and were getting short of storage space. To my shame I told CHRIS to scrap it (!!!) but to my later surprise he flogged it so it ended up with al weyman ( thank god) .. It had nothing to do with our eventual sale of the venue to Jonathan Palmer.. I think Nicky (foulston ) was just sick of seeing what she saw as a "heap of junk strapped on the back of a trailor" .. I think she had a point .. |
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Just answered my own question via marvels of the www.. The 12437 ref in the FIA papers IS correct and IS relevant to a 69 model .. See below.. So the 1449 papers cover a "Chevrolet (1) camaro (2) V8 (4) coupe (37) ....their suffix does NOT identify the year model which would have then followed by a 7 ( for 67) or an 8 ( for 68) or a 9 ( if it was specific to a 69)
... So can one build an FIA spec camaro to the 70 (71?) FIA variant specs using a 67 model camaro? 12ebbYPxxxxxx e.g. 124379N506070 where 1 = Chevrolet 2 = Camaro e = 3 for 6-cylinder engine, or 4 for 8-cylinder engine bb = 37 for coupe body, or 67 for convertible body Y = 7 for 1967 model, 8 for 1968 model, or 9 for 1969 model P = N for Norwood, OH assembly plant, or L for Los Angeles, CA assembly plant xxxxxx = vehicle serial number sequence At each plant, the vehicle serial number started the year at the following number: 100001 for 1967 models 300001 for 1968 models 500001 for 1969 models |
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Not the same car actually. Mine is more complete than your old one and raced in Thunder Saloons and in the Lynton Trailers Northern Saloons series. I know the bloke who has bought yours and is intending to do something with it but that is car number 10 mine is car 11 and when I bought it came complete as a working car. See the stampings in the picture which shows what car it is. Last edited by Al Weyman; 31 Dec 2013 at 19:26. |
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1 Jan 2014, 09:47 (Ref:3349388) | #66 | |
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Hi al .. I was always under the impression that you had acquired my old car good luck with your project..
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Dry Sump
Do you guys know if Brian Muir or Terry Sanger used a dry sump system on their Camaro in period ?
I know the SCCA legalized the dry sump system in 1971 in the USA resulting in the top teams moving to dry sump. But I am looking for any input (doc, picture) showing evidence that Muir or Sanger used one on their car, or more generally that a 1st gen Camaro used a dry sump system in European racing in 1968-1971. Thanks. |
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