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12-16-2007, 05:17 AM
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Introduction
Hello everybody. My name is Rich and I'm from North Jersey. I hang out over at the Nasty Z site, and have lurked on here from time to time.
Happened to come on tonight and saw a post refrenceing Chuck's (Musclcar) day 2 2nd gen Camaro. Chuck is an amazing contributor to that site and has a great knowledge of BM Camaros. His posts have helped me greatly over the years in my own Camaro buildup. I remember seeing these cars when I was growing up. I saw one up close at the New York National Auto show, had to be about 1971. A friend of mine had his 64 GTO "Rat On" 427 convertable custom entered and he won, although I cant remember if it was at the same time I saw the BM Camaro. I also saw at least one on the streets in Passaic county. Anyway these cars made a big impression on me, as it did for many of us. A few years back, when I was looking for a car to restore, a friend that lived in upstate NY came across a 1972 SS 396 Camaro, which we were told sat in a shed for 26 years. We found many cars over the years together, but he called me when he stumbled across this one and told me it was a complete 41,000 mile, numbers matching 4 speed car. Needless to say, I bought it. Most would probably say that I should have brought this car back to stock specs, and maybe I should have, but I knew from the get go that I was going to build this into a Motion tribute car. It is a long 6 year story, but I completed it last May and had lots of fun with it this summer, where I won over 10 trophy's, out of 11 shows I entered. All were 1st place, Best of Show and Best Paint. Didnt quite know how to approach this board- Would you guys approve or disapprove of my tribute car? I never passed this off as a real BM car and never would, although there hasnt been a show where even hard core BM guys ask me if its the real thing. I will end here and try to include a link to some pics. I hope you like my work, I did everything except machine the motor and paint the car. The no side stripe is a story unto itself and would be glad to elaborate if asked. Thanks for reading, Rich http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z156/...carlisle066.jpg http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z156/zekefreak http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z156/...carlisle064.jpg 
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12-16-2007, 05:27 AM
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Re: Introduction
Hey Rat,
Nice ride. It don't matter if anyone else approves or not, long as your having fun and not trying not to fool anyone. From the sound of all the awards you won, you did it nicely. Welcome aboard and get us some close ups of your handy work. 
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12-16-2007, 07:24 AM
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Re: Introduction
Nice ride, welcome aboard!!
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12-17-2007, 06:05 PM
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Re: Introduction
Rich, Welcome! We met at the Budweiser United Way show, we have the 68 Camaro tribute car. I can say from seing this car first hand that the pictures do not do it justice.
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12-18-2007, 04:49 AM
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Re: Introduction
Hey Mud! Had a great time that day. Glad you made it home safe. Thanks for the nice words, I will post more pics when I can take it out of the garage. For now maybe I can get some interior and engine shots.
And talk about a neat car- Real deal comes to mind mud on your 68. Anyway, dont know what to do with myself since the show season ended! Hope to post some more pics soon and did anybody catch the all steel RS nose? Seasons Greetings to all Rich
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