A Club of 1st Generation Camaro Enthusiasts, Years 1967

A Club of 1st Generation Camaro Enthusiasts, Years 1967, 1968 & 1969
Official Club News Letter For December 2008
IN THIS ISSUE:
Cover Car: Gerald Ramich’s 67 SS/RS
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Featured Car Information
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Bill’s Corner for Club Information
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NTC December’s Events Calendar
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Featured Car Photos Layout
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NTC January 09’s Events Calendar
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Editor:
Brad
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December 2008
Bill’s Corner: Info for The North Texas Camaro Club
Time to start thinking about the Ft. Worth Rod and Custom show. I e-mailed a link to "list"
www.txshowcar.com it has all the info and entry forms. Be thinking about it, I think we will have 8 slots
this year on first come first serve basis. Mail the entry packages ( entry form, photo, check for $40 made to
Texas Show Car ) to me for consolidation for the club entry. Mail to : Bill Roy 301 Frazier Dr. Hurst,
Texas 76053. So far we have 4 signed up: Jay Redmon, Jeff Cassell, Alan Pound, and Jerry Jackson we
need the other four to fill the exhibit.
The Dyno Challenge got a lot of boasting going on. So the "Wanna' Race" trip was planned and now rescheduled. Hopeful a spring time frame and venue will settle all the talk of Who's the fastest?
December NTC Rally Point was the year end Dutch treat luncheon 12/13/08. We met at Papas B-B-Q restaurant in Dallas. Recognition to the 2008 event co-coordinators and volunteers that keep NTC rolling. It
was a great turnout and some good laughs to finish the year. Next get together will be in Ft. Worth for
the kick off meeting and Ft. Worth Rod and Custom Car Show 2/28/09. Tom Potts handed out some flyers
on 24 hours of Lemons, those interested contact Tom.
The kick off meeting will be at the Rail Head B-B-Q restaurant 1 block south of I-30 on Montgomery at
11:00 . Hope to start the new year with lots of NTC folks.
For those that want to use a forum, Texas F-Body has welcomed us to use theirs. It is www.texasfbody.com You must register ( it's free ) and within a day you can post and reply to any generation of "F"
body car forum. There are discussion, classified ads, and updates on the 5th gen Camaro coming our way.
Check it out.
Dues for 2009 will remain $20. We will begin collecting dues 1/1/09. They will be past due 3/15/09.
Make checks payable to "BOB SENICH" and mail to Roger Jackson % North Texas Camaros at 2420 Vista
Glen in Carrollton, Texas 75007. DO NOT make checks payable to NTC or North Texas Camaros.
I need some more feature cars,
let me know if you are interested in being the
feature car in the monthly newsletter.
Let's Fire 'em Up in 2009.
Bill
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December 2008
Featured Car Questionnaire
Gerald Ramich’s 1967 Big Block SS/RS
Car Specifications
Year Made:
Location Made:
Type:
Body Color:
Trim Color:
Interior Color:
Interior Style:
Number of Previous Owners:
Documentation:
Any enhancements:
1967
Van Nuys
RS/SS 396 – 325HP
Red
Red
Black
Deluxe
Ivan Greens Classic Autos, unknown
None, this was a gutted car when purchased for $750!
Covan's Classic with Phantom Autometer gauges
Custom Leather interior
The seats are 1999 Firebird TransAm factory units covered in black leather.
Rear seat had to be modified to accommodate the mini-tubs, covered in black leather.
The stereo is an all Pioneer Premier system including:
DEH-P980BT head unit with Bluetooth, PRS-P41COF amp,
and Pioneer Premier Speakers.
Electronic-Life brand power windows and locks.
Dynamat placed throughout the car
Cubic Inch:
Matching numbers engine:
Carburetor:
Intake Manifold:
Headers:
Any enhancements:
Engine Specifications
ZZ454
NA
750 Double Pumper Holly mechanical
Aluminum Dual Plain GM
Hooker Super Comps
MSD Billet Distributor
MSD 6A Ignition box
Billet Specialties Serpentine system
Be Cool aluminum radiator
Magnaflow Stainless steel exhaust
Transmission:
Rear Axle:
Gear ratio:
Tire Specs:
Wheel Specs:
Any enhancements:
Drive Train
Tremic T56 6 Speed
Chevy 12 Bolt from DTS, Strange axels
3.73 with Detroit True-Track
BF Goodrich F-1 s in 245/45ZR17s up front and 315/35ZR 17s in the back
Budnik Mercury 17x8, 17x11
Detroit Speed Inc, DSE Speed Kit 1.
Upper/Lower Control Arms, Springs, Sway bar and Shocks
Detroit Speed Inc, DSE Rear Mini-tub Kit
Detroit Speed Inc, DSE Stainless Steel Narrowed fuel tank
Detroit Speed Inc, DSE Subframe Connectors
Detroit Speed Inc, DSE 600 Steering Gear box
Baer brakes
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December 2008
Featured Car Questionnaire
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How did you acquire the car?
Bought 6 years ago from Ivan Green’s Classic Dealership.
How long have you owned the car?
7 Years
Anything interesting happen during your acquisition or ownership of the car?
Went to a bad body shop originally who messed the car up to the point I almost
sent it to the junk yard. I have pictures showing the bad work. Like welds
so bad that body putty oozed through the holes in the quarter panels. If anyone
wants to know which shop it was let me know and I will send you a link to
the pictures of the car and their work and you can be the judge.
What would you do differently with the car?
Not take it to the first body shop, I would have went directly to Todd/Chris first
at Advantage. Otherwise, the car is the way I want it, except the possibility of
putting fuel injection on it.
Any company or service that deserves high praise for helping with your car?
Todd and Chris from Advantage Autoworks –
They did a top notch job fixing up a lot of mistakes.
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December 2008
North Texas Camaro Club’s
December’s Events Calendar
A Club For The First Generation
Camaro Enthusiast ‘67-’68-’69
NTC website @ http://www.NorthTXCamaros.com
Dec 13 / Saturday / 10 am - 5 PM Mansfield, Texas
House of Hotrods in Mansfield Texas is throwing a car show/meet for the Toys for Tots Foundation. Toy Donation
for Entry Free, Santa Claus will be there for the kids! Info: Joey Dello Russo, Creative Director, House of Hotrods at
817-466-9942 Office or 817-939-7955 Cell. Or, go to www.txhouseofhotrods.com. House of Hotrods is located at
2301 Highway 1187, Mansfield, Texas.
Dec 13 / Saturday / 6 PM - ? PM Dallas, Texas New Cruise-In brought to you by Classical Gas! Saturday Nights at
Strokers in Dallas, Texas at 9304 Harry Hines Blvd. Special parking for hot rods and classic cars. Sponsored by
Classic Gas. Check out some really cool classic and muscle cars. Meet some nice folks. Info: Cris Lofgren at
cris@classicalgasmotors.com or 682-429-1010.
Dec 14 / Sunday / 1:30 - 4 PM Waxahachie, Texas
Annual Christmas Cruise to the Presbyterian Children's Home in Waxahachie . Cruise will LEAVE from
Whataburger / Brookshires parking lots at exactly 1:30 with Police escort . This is a rain or shine event . In case of
bad weather , the “ classic “ cars are not expected . party with gift giving and refreshments to begin at 2 .
Dec 14 / Sunday / 1 PM - 4 PM Garland, Texas
Toy Drive Cruize sponsored by Taco Casa and The Stooges Car Club. Show location is 6118 Broadway Blvd at I-30
in Garland, Texas. Bring an unwrapped toy and receive an event T-shirt and a 50% discount on food purchases. This
will be a "no awards event." The Stooges Car Club and Taco Casa of Garland will be delivering the donated toys (via
caravan) to the Garland Firefighters Association for distribution. There will be $50.00 gift certificates for the most
toys donated by a car, truck and motorcycle club and most toys by a participant. There will be 2 gift certificates
awarded in each category. Info: Taco Casa, Greg Fowler at 972-303-1510 or Frank Besowshek, Stooges Car Club at
972-289-7987.
Dec 14 / Second Sunday / 6PM - 9PM Mansfield, Texas
Mansfield Cruz-In at Charlies Hamburger Grill, 640 W Debbie Lane, Mansfield, TX. Open to all types of cars, trucks
and motorcycles. Great fun and food for the whole family to enjoy. Info: Carlton Lueg @ 817-875-2301.
Dec 19 / Friday / 6 PM - 10 PM Arlington, Texas
Friday Nights - NEW LOCATION (formerly at McDonalds / Abram Street)
Nostalgia Nights has moved to a new location at Albertson's, 301 SW Plaza, Arlington, Texas (NW corner of I-20 and
Little Road). Sponsored by Classic Gas Motors. Listen to some old time classic tunes. Check out some really cool
classic and muscle cars. Meet some nice folks. Food venues close by: Boston Market, Whataburger, Pizza, Hooters,
Colter's BBQ and more! Info: Cris Lofgren at cris@classicalgasmotors.com or 682-429-1010.
Dec 21 / Sunday / 1 PM - 5 PM Arlington, Texas
Gasoline Alley Car and Bike Show at Hot Rod and Hoggs in Arlington. Show location is on Highway 360 service
road, 1 block north or Randall Mill in Arlington, Texas. Entry: $10. Twenty classes with two awards per class, plus
four Best of Shows. If temperature is below 45 (including wind chill), the show is cancelled. Info: Joe at 214-5871643 or Marin at 469-337-3293.
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December 2008
North Texas Camaro Club’s
January’s Events Calendar
A Club For The First Generation
Camaro Enthusiast ‘67-’68-’69
NTC website @ http://www.NorthTXCamaros.com
Jan 16-18 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday / Wichita, Kansas
Darryl Starbird's 52nd Annual Rod & Custom Show at the Century II Convention Center in Wichita,
Kansas. Cars first time shown at this show in Wichita are eligible for High Five competition ($5,000 prize).
Info: Cristy Bledsoe at 918-298-7403 or email bledsoercristy@aol.com
Jan 16-18 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday / Shreveport, Louisiana
34th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels A L3 - at Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St.,
Shreveport, LA 71101. Producer of Record: Southern Wheels Productions . Show Chairman: David & Gail
Gunn (318) 518-1225 /(318) 747-6881.
Jan 23-25 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday / Little Rock, Arkansas
3rd Annual Autofest at the Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas. See some of the most
prestigous display of custom vehicles in the world! $1,000 plus a jacket and a prestigious award to Best of
Show! Additional awards will be presented to the Top 40 vehicle categories, plus six Champion Awards
that receive a cash prize as well! Marquee vehicles do not compete. Stay tuned for more info! http://
www.theisca.com/Can't wait for more info? Call or email Carol Dolan at 501-370-3201 or 501-517-1966.
Click HERE for a gallery of photos from the January 2008 show.
Jan 23-25 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday / Abilene, Texas
30th Annual World of Wheels A L3 - at Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N. 6th St., Abilene, TX 79604.
Producer of Record: Bill Moeller & Associates. Host Club: Key City Truckers. Show Chairmen: Steve &
Dina Longmire (325) 698-7654.
Jan 24-25 / Saturday, Sunday / Fort Worth, Texas
D/FW Collector Car Swap Meet at LaGrave Field in Fort Worth, Texas. LaGrave Field is located one block
east of North Main Street in the 400 - 700 blocks. Free admission. Public hours 8 am - 5 pm on Saturday
and 8 am - 2 pm on Sunday. Info: Jason or Dean Earhart at 254-751-7958 or go to website
www.deanearhart.com or email deamearhart@aol.com.
Jan 30 - Feb 1 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday / Waco, Texas
29th Annual Autorama A L3 - Waco Convention Center 100 Washington Ave., Waco, TX 76703. Producer
of Record: Bill Moeller & Associates. Host Club: Prairie Hill Dragway. Show Chairman: Ken & Glenda
Tucker (254) 722-3518.
Jan 31 / Saturday / 8 am - 4 pm Canton, Texas
Car Show at 1st Monday Trade Days. Old Mill Marketplace and The Mountain, 542 Hwy 64 Est, Canton,
Tx. Hosted by the PO Boys Classic Car Club. In the Pavilion Building. Entry: $10. Benefits the East Texas
Woman's Shelter. Weather permitting. Info: Lloyd & Kathy, Po Boys Classic Car Club, 817-784-0183 or
email bulldog6412@netzero.net
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