Re: Possible Baldwin-Motion '67?
Joel built the car the way the customer wanted within certain guidelines and with advice from Joel. I would think that most if not all the Phase III cars had the rear spring perches welded for two reasons. One is Joel highly recommended it in a Cars Mag. article in 1967 when his 67 L88 Camaro drag car almost ripped the rear end out when the factory welds broke after about 15 runs on slicks. The second reason is welding must have been an inexpensive modification. How much would it cost to stick weld the brackets to the tubes in 1967? I would guess maybe $15.00?
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