Flared ‘70 Camaro With Hotchkis Suspension

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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 01:00 AM
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Me too.^^^
 
Old Mar 31, 2011 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 1971BB427
Very cool car! I love it too. Do the little "ribs" on the roof really do much, other than detract from a very clean roof line? Other than those it's perfect to my eye!
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The aluminum rails on the roof help stabilize air flowing over the car on racecars, but are mainly for looks on the Spectre Camaro. But if you’ve been paying attention to Spectre lately, they do typically race their cars in low and high-speed driving events, so there’s a good chance they’ll be putting them to use in the future. Since they are using Hotchkis suspension we’ll keep you updated on their adventures in the Carbon Camaro.
 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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That is one mean ride!

The rear tires are a set of Kumho XS 345/30ZR19! Definitely not your typical size.


I thought that was an air intake!


This is a fantastic picture! man, it just looks tough!

 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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what do they use to do the huge flares in the rear!
 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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that is a really nice car
 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Ole Blue '74
what do they use to do the huge flares in the rear!
Probably hand fabbed from sheetmetal, and then welded to the factory 1/4 panels. They used to make them in fiberglass, but I don't think they're in production any more.
 
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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I saw this car Thursday during PowerTour. If you think the rear flares are cool look close at the front. The fronts are flared the same way. I wish it wouldn't have been covered in wax or I would have snapped a pic. I did get two Spectre stickers though. Oh yeah, I remembered our conversation about the roof rails as soon as I saw it. It seems to be 1/2" aluminum angle stock that has been bent to fit the roof line and then profiled at the front and rear. I didn't like the screws all the way down it though.
 

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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 77nomad
I saw this car Thursday during PowerTour. If you think the rear flares are cool look close at the front. The fronts are flared the same way. I wish it wouldn't have been covered in wax or I would have snapped a pic. I did get two Spectre stickers though. Oh yeah, I remembered our conversation about the roof rails as soon as I saw it. It seems to be 1/2" aluminum angle stock that has been bent to fit the roof line and then profiled at the front and rear. I didn't like the screws all the way down it though.
I'd love to see it in person, but I'm sure it will never reach my area for any runs or shows. I'd like to see the Power Tour too, but they'll never bring it out West either.
 
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Ole Blue '74
what do they use to do the huge flares in the rear!
My first guess would be fiberglass and then a lot of bondo to smooth it out.
 
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 1971BB427
I'd love to see it in person, but I'm sure it will never reach my area for any runs or shows. I'd like to see the Power Tour too, but they'll never bring it out West either.
What!!! Power Tour has been around for 17 yrs. The first 15 or so started in SoCal. This was one of the first North/South routes. Next year is Detroit to Arlington, Texas.

Vall, if it comes near you, get there at all costs. I still can't wrap my mind around 4000+ cars. We (me and a buddy) are scheming on how where gonna run the whole tour next year. He was stationed in Texas for years and was the guy who hooked me up with my Nova. He pulled it out of a field and drove it home INSIDE a U-Haul. Anyhow, he still has friends there and now were thinking we should visit.
 



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