Question for Jim M. about 69 Trans Am Vintage car

MotownMadman · #1 08-23-2003, 05:30 AM

As the fenders were flared the car was also lowered down to larger tires then stock, in doing that it allowed for the actual fender material to be used in making the flare since the wheel well opening came 2 to 3 inches higher in the fender. At least that is the deal with the Shelbys as I just did the fronts on my car, I cant imagine that much of a difference on the Poncho or Camaro. Bernie King at Penske Vintage restorations in the Michigan Irish Hills could give you more detail on the GM cars as they are involved with some of the finest Vintage race car restorations in the country. Need a phone # let me know.
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redvetracr · #2 09-06-2003, 03:13 AM

Did I see that car run at Road America ?? There is PLENTY of competition there. ...redvetracr

MotownMadman · #3 09-06-2003, 06:50 AM

RVR, Ran at Road America but retired early with minor mechanical malfunction, the car and driver are both serious contenders.
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Jim Mattison · #4 09-06-2003, 12:23 PM

Yes , we were at Road America, in Elkhart Lake, WI, for the BRIC. That event is our favorite race of the race entire schedule. It is a very well run event, with some great folks and lots of competition!

Our '69 Trans Am is considered to be a "Canadian" Firebird, which is basically a Z-28 with Firebird sheetmetal. The engine is essentially a "legal" 5.0 liter (304.2 cid) version of a Winston Cup motor.

On the last lap of the Friday practice, we spun the #2 cam bearing and some of the bearing material got trapped in our dry-sump. Prior to our mishap, we were a serious contender among the 5.0 liter Trans Am cars (group 6B).

I have some digital photos of our car, but I am having difficulty in scaling them down to be able to post. Any suggestions or help?

If anyone is interested, we will be at the last race of the season at Mid-Ohio, in October.

Jim Mattison

JoeC · #5 09-06-2003, 12:39 PM

JIM, I will post them for you if you like just email them to me [email protected]

Any plans to come to Lime Rock CT? I go to Lime Rock whenever the old TA cars are there. Cool cars