Welcome to US Muscle .com.au (including American Muscle .com.au)

[SirGeo]

Well we are finally open.. Sorry to everyone who messaged or emailed us for taking so long to open up, but we wanted to get the site as bug free as possible..

I'd also like to say a big thanks to Gavin from www.netforge.com.au (http://www.netforge.com.au) for all his help getting this site up and running.

What is the Point of this site you ask?

Well searching through the internet there are no real "Information/Discussion Forums" or "Trading sites" (for sale/wanted Forums) specific for old American cars. Being involved with and running another of Australia's largest online forums/community I felt that this was something that the muscle car (and hotrod) communities were lacking.

More importantly a free, clean and well organised ForSale/Wanted area was needed, to help people find what they needed, and sell what they didn't.

Hopefully this becomes a place where enthusiast can come trade wares, swap stories and information on the build up of your cars. I've already added my own headache/money pit on the forum, so have a read, tell me if I'm doing anything wrong, and show us what you are doing.

If you think of anything that might help with the site please let Mozz or myself know and we will try get it going.

Regards,
Steve
(SirGeo)

[Mozzie71]

Great speel SirGeo.. couldn't have said it better myself!!

Guys and Gals.. please feel at home. Respect each other and enjoy the relaxed friendly atmosphere that is USMuscle.com.au.

[EAT-30T]

Hey finally a local site where I can do some camaro bench racing :p

Kurt

[SirGeo]

Hey finally a local site where I can do some camaro bench racing :p

Kurt



I knew you'd be the first one on here :p

[EAT-30T]

I knew you'd be the first one on here :p

Yup already started a progress thread on my 69 pro touring........ will do one on the pro street soon after that!


Kurt

[Mickey Cross]

G'day

Just joined, im a big fan of old school muscle cant wait to see some great cars

BTW Great site

Lukasz

[72 of 150]

Great work Steve.

Look forward to watching this become bigger than CT!!

Cheers

Stevie

[pigsy]

GOOD STUFF STEVE good to see u got heaps of spare time mate cars lookin sweat to mate u dont do things in halves top effort

[carcrazy]

What an unreal site, good work Steve, im a big fan of US Muscle cars, your car is looking tops!

[MadVk308]

Awesome :)

[epitaph]

fantastic to have a REAL forum with REAL cars steve ;)

[GirlTorque]

looks great- should be a cool fourm :) We don't ahave a rod (YET!!!) but now have a Chev motor (502 - in a Holden tho) plus a Chev truck :) Should be great to see what people are up to out there!

[rambler]

great site steve

american v8's sure beat these vl's :)

[BIGBLOCK-ME!]

XD YAAAAAAAAAAAY MUSCLE CARS!!!!!!!!
not many people on CT are into the big yank tanks XD

[EAT-30T]

fantastic to have a REAL forum with REAL cars steve ;)

Ahh your still dying to get your hands on a VL Turbo..... :p

[SIR SLE]

Finally can get some help with the 66 Impala coupe, nice forum Steve great addition to CT.

[SirGeo]

Finally can get some help with the 66 Impala coupe, nice forum Steve great addition to CT.


Cheers :)

Steve.

[FRDMAN]

Hey Everyone,
Just stumbled upon this site day before yesterday and thought I would say hi.

Been reading over the forum, and I have to say a few nice cars seem to be in the build.
But you all need more Fords in the mix :)

Currently I don't have a muscle car, but intend to buy one soon, I know everyone is expecting it, but I've been eyeing a particular mustang for a while now and it has finally come up for sale.
If and when I get it I'll make sure I post some pictures.

In the meantime I'll try enjoy the chevs on this site :p.

Alan.

[SirGeo]

Hey Alan,

Welcome to USM..

Steve.

[anychevy]

I just stumbled across you guys last night and wanted to say hi.
Been playing around with American cars now for 25 years (mainly 60s GM)
I look forward to helping out any way I can.
And as a member of a couple of US sites, it will be nice talking to Aussies for a change.
It's also great to see an Australian site not dedicated to one brand or body.
I couldn't find where to put my name ?
Cheers guys
Dave






.

[SirGeo]

Welcome Dave :) Hopefully we can all help each other out.. :)

[justdreamin]

Hey fellas,
i have a complete 350 chev eng is there anyway i can trace what car it originally came out of from the serial number. 15b569520.castingnu 3970010
and these are sum add cast numbers KO5 29 CMJ .can anyone help.

JUSTDREAMIN

[SirGeo]

Don't know how accurate it all is, but here's what I get from that info.

Your Serial Number 15b569520
(info taken from: http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-camaro-engine-suffix-code-help.asp )

1 =Chevy
5 = 1975
b = Vehicle assembly plant Baltimore, Maryland
569520 = ast six digits of VIN



Casting Number 3970010 could be 3 options:
According to this page: http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-camaro-chevy-engine-block-codes.asp?group=1



-YEAR----CID----HP---MAIN--COMMENT
-1969----350--255/350--4--Truck/Passenger/Chevelle/Chevy II/Corvette/Camaro

-YEAR----CID---HP---MAIN--COMMENT
-1969----302---290----4----Z-28 Camaro

-YEAR-----CID-----HP----MAIN--COMMENT
-1970/80--350--145/350--2/4---Truck/Passenger/Chevelle/Chevy II/Corvette/Camaro



Suffix Code KO5 29 CMJ
From: http://www.chevy-camaro.com/faq/chevy-camaro-faq-engine-decoding.shtm


K= Engine Assembly Plant McKinnon Engine Plant
05 = Assembly Month MAY
29 Assembly Day 29th
C = Motor Division – Chevrolet Passenger car
MJ = only on 350 BLOCK

*CMJ
--YR--CID---HP--BBL-APPL
1975--350--145--4---THM 350/400, federal
1974--350--160--4---t400 police




So with all this info you'd assume it is an original 350 4 bolt Block, built in 75 from an ex-Federal Car. But that just my conclusion :p

[mobche]

Top site guys, thank god there is somewhere to go to get US muscle info. I'm looking forward to getting a 68 camaro project and doing conversion myself. I know a lot of people tell me to keep it LHD but I want it right hook. I'm wondering what s/box they use (i've been told both early holden and ford) and can of any standard parts be used in the conversion?

[SirGeo]

Welcome :)

For my conversion they used a Ford steering box (XY).. I know there are kits available using GM box's from aussie cars.. but i wouldn't have a clue...

Planning on doing the conversion yourself? or do you have someone in mind to do it for you?

[tinhillterror]

hi all,

new to the thread, and new to muscle cars. ill be honest i know squat about cars, but would love to get my hands some muscle at some stage in the not to distant future.

while im here i might as well ask, are there any cars that are reliable, not too expensive and can be driven as an everyday car.

all the best

[SirGeo]

Welcome aboard :)

Reliability (for an every day car) depends on how you build and drive it.. same goes for expense.. depends on what you want..

If you don't go to far out there with your build it should be fine (apart from petrol costs :p)..

Do you have a car in mind?

[lm1]

Hi all,
Finally an Aussie forum for our cars! Stumbled across this forum while looking at youtube. (following link after link after link)

Once I get use to this forum, I'll post a pic of my 69RS and I'll be happy to chat about it and I also need help with a few details.

Regards
Mike

[yoyodyne]

Hello everybody from the USA!

I found this site while looking up some date codes on some parts I have.
Really great site, you guys have an awesome attitude about the cars!

I have a couple of '64 Chevys; an Impala, and a Bel-Air wagon that
I customized into a 2-door. Its not done yet, oh well.

My father always had Mopar, still does. In fact tomorrow we are picking
up a 1987 Fifth Avenue (he has 4 others already), he and mom use them
for daily drivers. When I was young, he had a '52 New Yorker with the
hemi in it, but sold it when they moved 6 years ago. I have a '73 Dodge
3/4 ton Club cab pickup that I use for hauling home new projects, but
I have a 292 Chevy 6 w/ 3 speed overdrive in it.

My father and I are fixing up a 1947 Kenworth conventional. We
stretched the frame (252" wheel base), and added a newer (1978) Peterbilt
Air-ride suspension. It will have a 48" walk-in sleeper when its done.
It has a 200 Cummins, 5 speed main, 3 speed auxillary transmission. We
hope to upgrade that to a 4 speed.

If there is anything I can do on this side of the world to help find parts or
even help with shipping, let me know. I will be glad to help anyway that
I can.


Awesome site!
Brian

[bricho]

Hello everybody from the USA!

I found this site while looking up some date codes on some parts I have.
Really great site, you guys have an awesome attitude about the cars!

I have a couple of '64 Chevys; an Impala, and a Bel-Air wagon that
I customized into a 2-door. Its not done yet, oh well.

My father always had Mopar, still does. In fact tomorrow we are picking
up a 1987 Fifth Avenue (he has 4 others already), he and mom use them
for daily drivers. When I was young, he had a '52 New Yorker with the
hemi in it, but sold it when they moved 6 years ago. I have a '73 Dodge
3/4 ton Club cab pickup that I use for hauling home new projects, but
I have a 292 Chevy 6 w/ 3 speed overdrive in it.

My father and I are fixing up a 1947 Kenworth conventional. We
stretched the frame (252" wheel base), and added a newer (1978) Peterbilt
Air-ride suspension. It will have a 48" walk-in sleeper when its done.
It has a 200 Cummins, 5 speed main, 3 speed auxillary transmission. We
hope to upgrade that to a 4 speed.

If there is anything I can do on this side of the world to help find parts or
even help with shipping, let me know. I will be glad to help anyway that
I can.


Awesome site!
Brian


Hi Brian

Welcome to the forums, should post some pics of Chevys and the Kenworth would all like to see.
Sure anyone here would like to have half as much as history with US cars as you have.

Ben

[CAMAROiwant]

New too the site and to US Muscle cars.............


Been modding cars since 10 years ago when i was 17 but late jappo cars, now have a S6 Rx7, will piss this off to get a rolling 69 Camaro with limited knowledge and Im way out of my league.


My outlook changed when my mate took me to SUMMERNATS, it blew my mind away standing next to these cars which literally made the ground shake and the detail and effort put in these cars were amazing not bolt on stuff im use too but ground up builds and 800hp+ monsters.

will be asking alot of rookie questions, apologise in advance

[SirGeo]

Welcome! and ask all the questions you want, it's the only way to learn...

Steve.

[RSZ28]

New too the site and to US Muscle cars.............


Been modding cars since 10 years ago when i was 17 but late jappo cars, now have a S6 Rx7, will piss this off to get a rolling 69 Camaro with limited knowledge and Im way out of my league.


My outlook changed when my mate took me to SUMMERNATS, it blew my mind away standing next to these cars which literally made the ground shake and the detail and effort put in these cars were amazing not bolt on stuff im use too but ground up builds and 800hp+ monsters.

will be asking alot of rookie questions, apologise in advance

To echo Sir Geo's welcome (dont forget to check his project build out,,,its something else), welcome aboard CamaroIwant. Am sure you had a great time and enjoyed your earlier time, work, and mods on cars from the orient, but we are glad you have "seeeeeeen the light" and become a believer in true muscle.

Spread the word with your mates that "cubes rule" and "there aint no substitute for cubes". Also dont hesitate to check out sites like camaros.net and camaros.org for almost everything you wanted to know (if you havent found already).

And if you have not seen and felt the ultimate in ground shake yet, head out to WSID and see top fuelers run. 8,000 HP earthquakes....

And dont apologise for asking questions...the only silly question is the one that does not get asked...

Cheers and enjoy.

[CAMAROiwant]

I cant get my friends away from the Autosalon to the NATS, but there lost.
I'll say it again it was summernats that open my eyes and my ears and the air being pulled out of my lungs from the crazy motors.

Planning on getting a Camaro by the end of the year bit scared as im not as skilled as you guys were i can change panels and chassis and the like, sure i can bolt exhaust systems and intercoolers but what you guys are doing im really scared, Thinking of just getting a working item running and body work done. Then ill take it from their.

[ta78]

Hi great site good to see something local
would love to hear from any other trans am owners who can offer advise for my project

[blackoutsteve]

Hello! :) Just another Camaro owner here.. :rolleyes:
I have a '69 plain Jane that is on the better side of a rotisserie restoration.
I've had the car since '92, so I know the it really well and how bad the original steering conversion was.
The restoration was mainly prompted in order to fix the conversion, and one thing led to another, as it usually does.

Originally a 327, Frost Green/Med Green Interior, TH350 with console (and no other options except maybe power steering) it's now a 454-PG-9" with A/C, Tuxedo Black, Black Interior, Power front Discs and Power Windows.

Can't wait to buy a Moser 12 bolt so the 9" can go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oDC8BE3cY0

[SirGeo]

Welcome guy's!

[usautomotives]

Hello! :) Just another Camaro owner here.. :rolleyes:
I have a '69 plain Jane that is on the better side of a rotisserie restoration.
I've had the car since '92, so I know the it really well and how bad the original steering conversion was.
The restoration was mainly prompted in order to fix the conversion, and one thing led to another, as it usually does.

Originally a 327, Frost Green/Med Green Interior, TH350 with console (and no other options except maybe power steering) it's now a 454-PG-9" with A/C, Tuxedo Black, Black Interior, Power front Discs and Power Windows.

Can't wait to buy a Moser 12 bolt so the 9" can go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oDC8BE3cY0

That is one tough camaro! Always loved the '69 Camaro's. Congrats!

[muggz]

Welcome Steve,

I'm pretty sure i found you on hotrods forums and emailed you a few times regarding RHD conversion a couple of years back. Good to see you joined these forums.. now show us some pics!
:D

[blackoutsteve]

Yeah, I was a moderator on HotRod Magazine's forum for some time.. I'm pretty sure I remember you. :)

Pics.. OK, where do I post them? I think I should start a new thread..

[EAT-30T]

Pics.. OK, where do I post them? I think I should start a new thread..


Start a thread in build ups section Steve... :)


You already know me also as 69 350 SS from camaros.net



Kurt :)

[blackoutsteve]

Oh, hey Kurt! ;)

[xw6wpn]

Hey all, just joined! Have enjoyed looking at this site for a while now, currently on the lookout for some american muscle (camaro or 69 stang fastback). Hope to chat with you all soon.

Dan

[67cammy]

Welcome xw6wpn. Hope you enjoy using the site. Some very helpful likeminded people on here. 69 Fastbacks are my favourite Mustang too. Wish I could have one of each! Cheers

[OldIndian]

..hi.. just introing.. newbie southern Sydney.. owned a few toys and looking for another .. maybe a 2001 TA in sydney coming up soon.. and as soon as the boss comes around to our way of thinking.... :eek:
Good site.. keep it up...:) :) :)

[cluxford]

Welcome aboard !

[Dicko]

Hi Guys.

Been exploring this site & a couple of US ones lately and learning heaps.

Have had chev powered Monaro's & Toranas etc over the years & now feel it's time to slip into a 1st Gen Camaro. :D

Still researching exactly what I want & how I'll go about purchasing it. I'm in no real hurry.

Nice site you's have here, with good local info.

[SirGeo]

Welcome.. and enjoy ;)

Steve.

[Viper]

Hi guys glad to be aboard apart of a club that specialises in US muscle cars.

I own a 1982 Z28 camaro nicknamed (Excalibur).

I hope to get out to meet you all some time soon.

[impaler]

hey all,
im glad to have found this forum.
im in bali atm and have just bought my second american classic,
a '63 Chev Impala pillarless 4-door, built by gmcanada. i think its pretty original and hasn't had too much work done since new, it's running a 230ci turbothrift six.
The six seems great for cruising, economical, only problem is its too quiet.

the plan is to keep her original, the basic work ill do will be done mostly here in bali as its cheaper and a fairly good standard. i'm taking care of a few rust bubbles, red/white respray, some fatter tyres, renew the chrome, dash, reupholster and deck out the interior, then ship to perth.


below should be some photos..
if anyone has any advice or anything i would be more than grateful :)


cheers,

jim

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[EAT-30T]

Welcome Jim....

Nice ride man!!

You gonna do some drive by shootings with that thing man?? pillarless Yo :p

[impaler]

Welcome Jim....

Nice ride man!!

You gonna do some drive by shootings with that thing man?? pillarless Yo :p

Thanks mate!
ahhah yeah i think ill stick to GTA!! :p

http://hosting06.imagecross.com/image-hosting-04/2966gtasa2.jpg (http://www.imagecross.com/)


Actually ill try steer clear of the whole 'lowrider' look, i wanna just get her as mint and original as possible.

[Downesy]

Hey just introducing myself ..

Name: Dave
Age: 25
Location: WA but currently living in Canada for the year
Occupation: Industrial Electrician
Interests:Travel, Muscle cars , snowboarding, fishing
Previous Rides:74 Camaro RHD , 80 Z28 Camaro LHD , vt commodore, 03 honda CBR rice bike .

Currently looking for another 60-70's muscle car since selling the 74 Camaro

[AUSCAMARO]

Hey just introducing myself ..

Name: Dave
Age: 25
Location: WA but currently living in Canada for the year
Occupation: Industrial Electrician
Interests:Travel, Muscle cars , snowboarding, fishing
Previous Rides:74 Camaro RHD , 80 Z28 Camaro LHD , vt commodore, 03 honda CBR rice bike .

Currently looking for another 60-70's muscle car since selling the 74 Camaro

Hey Downsey... Good to see you on here mate.

Hows all those parts your buying up and hording over there in Canada hey? Make sure you get plenty of 68 parts for me :D

[Downesy]

Hey Downsey... Good to see you on here mate.

Hows all those parts your buying up and hording over there in Canada hey? Make sure you get plenty of 68 parts for me :D

Thanks mate , no money for parts :( but have had my eye on a few 1st gens in Oz for when i get home ...i finished working up in the oil sands 2 months ago now so just traveling around Vancouver Island now until Nov, so on a tight budget .

[AUSCAMARO]

Thanks mate , no money for parts :( but have had my eye on a few 1st gens in Oz for when i get home ...i finished working up in the oil sands 2 months ago now so just traveling around Vancouver Island now until Nov, so on a tight budget .


Bugger mate... Make sure you get some good contacts over there then for when you do need bits!

Yeah, go the 1st Gen for sure. Don't worry about a 2nd Gen... I was in the same boat and could have picked up a nicer 2nd Gen but ultimately I really, really wanted a 1st Gen and wouldn't have been happy otherwise.

Have a good trip.

Mitch

[bricho]

Thanks mate , no money for parts :( but have had my eye on a few 1st gens in Oz for when i get home ...i finished working up in the oil sands 2 months ago now so just traveling around Vancouver Island now until Nov, so on a tight budget .

Hey Downesy

I lived in Vancouver for 6 months or so, great place, if your still around in November, you have to head up to Whistler, depending if there is snow or not, you can get the mountain bikes, quad bikes, skidoos or snowboards out.
Grouse Mountain and Cypress Mountain are really good local ski mountains as well.
Also make sure you head to Granville Island in Vancouver as well and go to the brewery for a feed, good food and good local beer, the Granville Island Brewery Winter Ale should be out soon :D

[Downesy]

Hey Downesy

I lived in Vancouver for 6 months or so, great place, if your still around in November, you have to head up to Whistler, depending if there is snow or not, you can get the mountain bikes, quad bikes, skidoos or snowboards out.
Grouse Mountain and Cypress Mountain are really good local ski mountains as well.
Also make sure you head to Granville Island in Vancouver as well and go to the brewery for a feed, good food and good local beer, the Granville Island Brewery Winter Ale should be out soon :D

Hey Bricho
Didnt make it to Granville Island but did spend a couple of days in Whistler last week, checked out all the Olympic stuff even saw the Canadians training on there bobsled's, **** they go fast....Also went to the Whistler BrewHouse and recommend trying the RedTruck Ale and a pound of hot wings, cant beat it ..

[hagget]

Hey guys, Hagget here, a brand new member. Nice to get on board with some fellow muscle car freaks.
I'm chasing up a 4speed tranny to go behind a big solid cam 308 or 350 up to about 480/500hp. I'm a big fan of the old A/MS B/MS class of drag sedans particularly the old peter michaels 308 ht sedan from adelaide and the ht monaro of luigi coombes who raced at the old ravenswood raceway in perth my old home town.
I'm keen to build up an early style[technology and appearance] hk sedan with an angry 308 or 350 4 speed to have a bit of fun cruising but mostly to rip down the quarter. Is there anybody who can tell me the best place to locate a toploader, T10 or muncie with all associated clutch and shifter bits and pieces. Its gonna come together in bits and pieces and the gearbox is first cab off the rank![dont ask me why]
Any feedback would be appreciated cheers.
Hagget
HK sedan 161 tree speed.

[AUSCAMARO]

Hi Hagget,

Can't help ya with a box, but welcome aboard...

Mitch

[RAW454]

Hey guys,

Just a quickie to say g'day - I got onto this forum via the Amercian 60's Car Club site link page & spent hours last night trawling through it absorbing the wealth of information here!

The reason being? Well I'm in the process of having my life-long dream of owning a tough muscle car come true. Last weekend I went to the Gold Coast (from home in Melb) to put a deposit on a privately-owned '67 blood-orange Camaro with mild 454 (not currently in the car) which will be assembled & delivered early December.

I'm not building a show car, dragstrip hero or matching-numbers museum piece, just a tough street car that I can tinker with and very gradually improve & personalise (I can't afford any other strategy! :)

I'll create separate posts for the myriad of questions and comments I have, as well a photobucket link & specs of my new toy, but just wanted to drop a quick howdy-ho and look forward to chatting with you all in the future, and maybe catching up with some other Melbournites at cruises etc.
Cheers!
'RAW' Deano

[67cammy]

Welcome Deano. Nice to see another 67 is going to be on here. Give us plenty of pics. And you're not from Perth :eek:

[John Galt]

A friend in Melbourne showed me this site and I have been lurking around for a few days now and decided to join. I am in the US but really enjoy the enthusiasm the membership here has for my favorite cars.
I have owned several "muscle" cars over the years, mostly Fords but there was a '66 Chevelle SS 396 that kept me busy for a while and a Plymouth Superbird that drove me crazy trying to restore.
My passion, however, has always been the Pantera. I still have the first one I ever owned (at seventeen), and have been through a few others for various racing purposes. I don't see much about the Pantera in Australia and a search of this forum yields no results; is it not considered US Muscle down under?
My friend was telling me about the ridiculous exchange rate at the moment, but in a pinch I can be called upon to find and ship elusive parts.

Here is a pic of my baby, fully restored to stone stock condition with the exception of some necessary mechanical upgrades.

http://flamevault.com/~johngalt/pantera8.jpg

[cluxford]

John,

Welcome aboard, I love Pantera's one of my all time fav cars. Would love to see more pics

Rgds
Chris

[cluxford]

Deano, we definately need to see more of that car. Another BBC Camaro in Melb and on this board. Jim (Rodent) will b happy :D

[AUSCAMARO]

A friend in Melbourne showed me this site and I have been lurking around for a few days now and decided to join. I am in the US but really enjoy the enthusiasm the membership here has for my favorite cars.
I have owned several "muscle" cars over the years, mostly Fords but there was a '66 Chevelle SS 396 that kept me busy for a while and a Plymouth Superbird that drove me crazy trying to restore.
My passion, however, has always been the Pantera. I still have the first one I ever owned (at seventeen), and have been through a few others for various racing purposes. I don't see much about the Pantera in Australia and a search of this forum yields no results; is it not considered US Muscle down under?
My friend was telling me about the ridiculous exchange rate at the moment, but in a pinch I can be called upon to find and ship elusive parts.

Here is a pic of my baby, fully restored to stone stock condition with the exception of some necessary mechanical upgrades.




Hi John,

The Pantera is certainly a Muscle Car in it's won right, but there are very few examples of them here in Australia. And they are out of the reach of the average Muscle Car enthusiast as they fetch a fair dollar.

Nice car though mate and welcome aboard.

Mitch

[AUSCAMARO]

Hey guys,

Just a quickie to say g'day - I got onto this forum via the Amercian 60's Car Club site link page & spent hours last night trawling through it absorbing the wealth of information here!

The reason being? Well I'm in the process of having my life-long dream of owning a tough muscle car come true. Last weekend I went to the Gold Coast (from home in Melb) to put a deposit on a privately-owned '67 blood-orange Camaro with mild 454 (not currently in the car) which will be assembled & delivered early December.

I'm not building a show car, dragstrip hero or matching-numbers museum piece, just a tough street car that I can tinker with and very gradually improve & personalise (I can't afford any other strategy! :)

I'll create separate posts for the myriad of questions and comments I have, as well a photobucket link & specs of my new toy, but just wanted to drop a quick howdy-ho and look forward to chatting with you all in the future, and maybe catching up with some other Melbournites at cruises etc.
Cheers!
'RAW' Deano

Bring it on Deano. I'm a fan of a solid Orange Camaro....

Pics or ban ;)

Mitch

[John Galt]

Hi John,

The Pantera is certainly a Muscle Car in it's won right, but there are very few examples of them here in Australia. And they are out of the reach of the average Muscle Car enthusiast as they fetch a fair dollar.

Nice car though mate and welcome aboard.

Mitch

I bought the one pictured 31 years ago for a lot less than you would think. Over the years I've had a total of four. One I raced in SCCA B Production for a long time (small block Corvettes for breakfast, anyone?). One I restored as a GTS clone and sold at auction, and one I bought with similar intention but have yet to complete, or start for that matter.
This last one is a basket case, literally most of the parts that will fit are in baskets, so I guess it is started in a way. It is my intention to maintain a stock exterior while bringing all the mechanical aspects into the 21st century with a DOHC Cosworth Ford engine, EFI, ABS, etc...
There is one available here in the states that is almost complete but lacks and engine and transaxle (ZF). The guy wants $10-12K USD for it. The reason I mention this is that the GTS I built had a block and heads (351C aluminum) that I had a hell of a time getting from Australia. If someone there could find a ZF transaxle for a reasonable price and could get this chassis shipped, he could put together a very nice Pantera for a very reasonable price.


Thanks for the welcome, I'm certain I'll enjoy myself here.

Oh, yeah, that Pantera I used to race? She became a victim of the Famous Corkscrew at Laguna Seca. I'm afraid it was terminal. :(

Edit: Oops, forgot to ask; what would you consider a "fair dollar"? This latest project of mine will end up being sold eventually as the original is a jealous mistress.

[AUSCAMARO]

Fair, as in expensive....

This is what I mean http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/DE%20TOMASO/PANTERA/New%20South%20Wales/csn6138256.aspx

http://www.duttondirect.com/automotive/view/make:de+tomaso/model:pantera+/id:65277 This one looks like the sister to yours.

http://www.carpoint.com.au/used-car/DE%20TOMASO/PANTERA/Queensland/csn6265497.aspx

http://carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/DE_TOMASO/PANTERA/details.aspx?__sid=11DC999039D0&Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar_ImageCo unt_Int32|1||pCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTime|1&State=All%20States&distance=25&silo=1003&seot=0&__Nne=20&R=5647042&__N=4294954252+0+1216+834+285+257&Make=DE%20TOMASO&state_id=0&trecs=4

Mitch

[Nev68]

Welcome John,
I like the Panteras.
We see a few over here.
We have the Classic Adelaide rally on at the moment with at least 1 Pantera competing.
See pic.
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n387/nev68/classicadelaide200874DeTomasoPanter.jpg

Rgds,
Nev

[AUSCAMARO]

Welcome John,
I like the Panteras.
We see a few over here.
We have the Classic Adelaide rally on at the moment with at least 1 Pantera competing.
See pic.
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n387/nev68/classicadelaide200874DeTomasoPanter.jpg

Rgds,
Nev


As far as I understand there will be 2 this year Nev.. They are a mean looking bit of gear at full flight!

[Nev68]

As far as I understand there will be 2 this year Nev.. They are a mean looking bit of gear at full flight!

You are right. There were 2 entered but I only saw one of them.
I like them, they look good and sound great with the 351 in them.
Someone told me you could also get a big block while I was watching the rally. I don't know about that. They'd be a bit heavy in the back end.

Rgds,
Nev

[68 GTO]

Hi All,

I'm Aaron (some know me) and I don't own a Camaro (thank god!)

I own Pontiacs.......I have a 79 Trans am that I have had for 11 years....started as a 305 and an auto, now a 462 Ponty and a manual.

I have a 68 GTO...well ok my partner does now, she's a numbers matching HO and I gave it to her after she got rid of her 82 Recaro TA.

I also have a 85 Bronco, last of the Clevo's.

Owned a few US Muscle cars....

65 Fastback 'stang
68 Bonneville
96 Trans am
80 Turbo TA

Looking at a nice 62 Bonnie at the moment ;-)

[cluxford]

Welcome aboard, my first ever build up car was a 63 pillarless parisienne. Should never have sold it...awesome car Would love to see some pics of your cars

[John Galt]

You are right. There were 2 entered but I only saw one of them.
I like them, they look good and sound great with the 351 in them.
Someone told me you could also get a big block while I was watching the rally. I don't know about that. They'd be a bit heavy in the back end.

Rgds,
Nev

You can find a few big block Panteras, but they aren't stock. It's a stupid mod for the exact reason you expect; it buggers the handling which is not the best it can be anyway. We all put Australian aluminum blocks and heads in them over here and that helps a ton (hehe).
The car was very well designed, but poorly executed due to target sales pricing. With some work and a few major upgrades they are incredible drivers, but you have to love them for it to be worthwhile.

[John Galt]

Fair, as in expensive....

This is what I mean http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/DE%20TOMASO/PANTERA/New%20South%20Wales/csn6138256.aspx

http://www.duttondirect.com/automotive/view/make:de+tomaso/model:pantera+/id:65277 This one looks like the sister to yours.

http://www.carpoint.com.au/used-car/DE%20TOMASO/PANTERA/Queensland/csn6265497.aspx

http://carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/DE_TOMASO/PANTERA/details.aspx?__sid=11DC999039D0&Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar_ImageCo unt_Int32|1||pCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTime|1&State=All%20States&distance=25&silo=1003&seot=0&__Nne=20&R=5647042&__N=4294954252+0+1216+834+285+257&Make=DE%20TOMASO&state_id=0&trecs=4

Mitch


At the current exchange rate, those aren't too terrible expensive. The last one especially is a decent deal. I've built some other "muscle cars " and have put that much into them. Seriously, how much do you guys have in yours? Now, how much would your wives say you had in them? :p

LOL @ the yellow one being called "stock" with that gawdawful wing on it! And the "GTS" isn't, it's just got the GTS stuff hung on it.

[Dr_Grogg]

Hello Aussie US Muscle Members,

I'm glad to be a member of this forum. I have been Buying, Selling
and restoring Camaro's and other American Performance cars for
over 30years (yea i'm an old dog but I have the skills and knowledge).
From number matching Big Block Camaro's to a Yenko Nova with
a few Mopar's and Ford's mixed in.

Feel free to e-mail me at dr_grogg@yahoo.com
with any questions you have Technical/Historical/Wanted
or check out my e-bay store at...

http://stores.ebay.com/Bens-Classic-Car-Parts

I will be adding more parts from my 25+ year collection so
if you need something just drop me an e-mail
dr_grogg@yahoo.com.

With international shipping rates so competitive along with
a favorable exchange rate I will get members of this Forum
the best price on Parts and Shipping.

Regards,
Dr_Grogg
Bennett G.

[AUSCAMARO]

Welcome Dr Grogg.... WOW you even have a snow plow for sale in your store... Doesn't get much better than that ;)

Genuine Yenko, now there is a dream car indeed!!! Would be nice but not a reality for me.

[69camaro]

With international shipping rates so competitive along with
a favorable exchange rate I will get members of this Forum
the best price on Parts and Shipping.

Welcome aboard. May want to check the latest exchange rates coz from where we are sitting it isn't real favorable right now.

[Dr_Grogg]

Welcome Dr Grogg.... WOW you even have a snow plow for sale in your store... Doesn't get much better than that ;)

Genuine Yenko, now there is a dream car indeed!!! Would be nice but not a reality for me.

Yea this was the real deal. 1969 Yenko Deuce, found in a back alley in small
southern Ohio town in fall of 1983. I owned it for about a year. The paint was
original the mileage on the body was 33,000. The original motor was long gone
so I built a 427 with 12 1/2:1.00 Pistons (orig came with 11:1) Steel crank
and 69 square port heads. The valves were opened by means of orig GM solid
cam. I found an orig GM BB aluminum intake with a 750cfm dbl pump Holley.
All this was coupled to a Muncie M-21 (orig trans) and 12 Bolt 4:11 4 series
(orig) rear axle. This was one wild ride... a true 11 sec street car.

I have spent 25 plus years since selling, what would now buy 2-2005
Ferrari Super America's, documenting the True History of my old Yenko
Nova. Here is what I can document as Fact, The Nova was one of 2
Rallye Green cars built out of the 37 Sold. One of two with Pwr St & AM radio. Documented in the original Yenko Records as #1 built but not the
first one sold. My Nova was a promo car in which to sell the others. Orig engine was a L72 transplant 427/425hp code CE Warranty Replacement
Eng. Well that ought to be enough to wet every ones appetite.

Again Glad to be aboard.

Note: Was some one on here looking for a 68 Camaro Radio? if so drop me
an e-mail dr_grogg@yahoo.com
http://stores.ebay.com/Bens-Classic-Car-Parts

[Nev68]

Note: Was some one on here looking for a 68 Camaro Radio?

Dr.Grogg, I am looking for an original 1968 Camaro radio.
Must be in good condition.

Rgds,
Nev (Nev68)

[Dr_Grogg]

Note: Was some one on here looking for a 68 Camaro Radio?

Dr.Grogg, I am looking for an original 1968 Camaro radio.
Must be in good condition.

Rgds,
Nev (Nev68)

Ok Nev, I check mine out and get back to you by Friday.

Rgds,
Bennett

[Dr_Grogg]

Note: Was some one on here looking for a 68 Camaro Radio?

Dr.Grogg, I am looking for an original 1968 Camaro radio.
Must be in good condition.

Rgds,
Nev (Nev68)

Hi Nev, Well I discovered one 67-68 Factory AM Radio left with
Bezel/Mounting plate (Chrome and Flat Black, needs a
repaint) and Knobs. Has wiring pig tail attached. Case
is in good condition. Push button selector works smooth
as does manual tuner. Tested and Checked reception
and sound. The factory ID Sticker is missing but I pulled
this out of one of my 67 parts cars some 25+ yrs ago
and it has been kept in dry storage since. I will put pics
up here on Saturday.

These are getting harder to find in decent condition.
As for the cost $69.00 US Plus $37 US to ship. I can
accept payment through Pay-Pal just send your Pay-Pal
e-mail address to dr_grogg@yahoo.com. I will forward
an Invoice for payment. Once payment is received I
will ship within 2 business days.
Rgrds
Dr_Grogg
Bennett

[Nev68]

Hi Nev, Well I discovered one 67-68 Factory AM Radio left with
Bezel/Mounting plate (Chrome and Flat Black, needs a
repaint) and Knobs. Has wiring pig tail attached. Case
is in good condition. Push button selector works smooth
as does manual tuner. Tested and Checked reception
and sound. The factory ID Sticker is missing but I pulled
this out of one of my 67 parts cars some 25+ yrs ago
and it has been kept in dry storage since. I will put pics
up here on Saturday.

These are getting harder to find in decent condition.
As for the cost $69.00 US Plus $37 US to ship. I can
accept payment through Pay-Pal just send your Pay-Pal
e-mail address to dr_grogg@yahoo.com. I will forward
an Invoice for payment. Once payment is received I
will ship within 2 business days.
Rgrds
Dr_Grogg
Bennett

Thanks. I have a lead on a radio locally but please post pics just in case it doesn't work out.

Rgds,
Nev

[Dr_Grogg]

Thanks. I have a lead on a radio locally but please post pics just in case it doesn't work out.

Rgds,
Nev

Ok I took some pics over the weekend...I will post Monday evening.

Rgrds
Dr_Grogg

[Twisted67]

GREAT SITE!!!!
Lookin forward to getting some good tips and advice from you all.
I really enjoy taken photos of peoples cars if anyone wants some done or some help taken some good photos of there own cars.
Im keen on buying a 67 or 68 camaro in the next 6months if anyone has any info on some good ones for sale.(matching numbers would be great???)
Thanks.

[AUSCAMARO]

Welcome Rider71...Another Perthite....Good to see.

There are a few 67/68/69's floating around Perth for sale... More options over East though or in the States.

Mitch

[FORDA]

HI all,luvn these forums,I dont have any US muscle car but a streetrod,but I know all car enthusiasts luv sharing pics so thats what I hope to do here,hope thats ok. DION :)

[Adam68]

HI all,luvn these forums,I dont have any US muscle car but a streetrod,but I know all car enthusiasts luv sharing pics so thats what I hope to do here,hope thats ok. DION :)

Welcome aboard we don't have to many hot rodders that I know of so it will be great to see some shots and some other types of muscle. I would love a tidy rat rod.

[Aussiecamaroowner]

GREAT SITE!!!!
Lookin forward to getting some good tips and advice from you all.
I really enjoy taken photos of peoples cars if anyone wants some done or some help taken some good photos of there own cars.
Im keen on buying a 67 or 68 camaro in the next 6months if anyone has any info on some good ones for sale.(matching numbers would be great???)
Thanks.

Mate, I know a bloke who had this car for sale only a couple of months ago here in Perth and he may still have it. Car is a matching numbers L30/M20 (275 h/p 327ci, M20 Muncie 4 speed) and is in very original condition. It is a black plate California car, last licensed in 1979. Even has the original spare in the boot. If this is the sort of thing you are after, PM me and I can put you in touch with him.

Here is a couple of photos:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g174/aussiecamaroowner/IMG_0311.jpghttp://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g174/aussiecamaroowner/IMG_0350.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g174/aussiecamaroowner/IMG_0314.jpghttp://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g174/aussiecamaroowner/IMG_0317.jpg

[rs/ss 396]

[[/ATTACH]Welcome aboard we don't have to many hot rodders that I know of so it will be great to see some shots and some other types of muscle. I would love a tidy rat rod.

We have a couple of Hot Rods, a Model A Tudor and a 1927 T Roadster, which normally gets used for Drag Racing, soon to be licensed for the road and then sold so we can start a 32 Roadster.
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[FORDA]

[[/ATTACH]

We have a couple of Hot Rods, a Model A Tudor and a 1927 T Roadster, which normally gets used for Drag Racing, soon to be licensed for the road and then sold so we can start a 32 Roadster.
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1343
1344

Ilike the tudor mate...do you knoe any of the WEST COAST RODDERS,AB,CHARLIE,JEFF EWENCE...
HERES some of my pics.....and the roadster is mine.....
oops doesnt look like it will let me upload pics..something about file size too big...bugger.....

[FORDA]

Ilike the tudor mate...do you know of any of the WEST COAST RODDERS,AB,CHARLIE,JEFF EWENCE...
HERES some of my pics.....and the roadster is mine.....
oops doesnt look like it will let me upload pics..something about file size too big...bugger.....

....not sure how to post pics on here like the previous post....

[FORDA]

getting there slowly,just cant get them to upload from the pc,must need some software to resize everything for this forum maybe,anyway the '57 is a friends and the roadster is mine,with and without roof.I have some shots from inside Geezers here in QLD(tho it looks like someone on here is from there)and stuff like wintersun etc. if anyone is interested.

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[AUSCAMARO]

Don't be shy... Chuck em up..

Nice looking rod you there too.

Mitch

[Twisted67]

Welcome Rider71...Another Perthite....Good to see.

There are a few 67/68/69's floating around Perth for sale... More options over East though or in the States.

Mitch

THANKS MITCH,IN SYDNEY AT THE MOMENT HAVIN A LOOK,HOPEFULLY SOMETHING WILL COME UP???

[rs/ss 396]

THANKS MITCH,IN SYDNEY AT THE MOMENT HAVIN A LOOK,HOPEFULLY SOMETHING WILL COME UP???

We have just purchased a 1970 Dodge Challenger and will be shipping this out of Portland Oregon to Freo soon. There will be a spare space for another car. If you visit usatoaus.com you will see there is a heap of nice well priced Camaro's for sale and you get an idea of prices for each landed in Aus. He is running a special at the moment through Just Car magazines. Just a thought

[rob20v]

Hi , am new to this forum but am a great fan of US muscle cars particularly
50s, and 60s cars. I have a 65 stang I wish to make a bit tougher. Rob

[AUSCAMARO]

Welcome on board Rob. We all love pics, so post some up of your car...

Mitch

[cluxford]

Gday Rob, welcome aboard tell us a bit more about the plans...

[USA-69Z]

hey Rob, welcome !

[Nev68]

Hi , am new to this forum but am a great fan of US muscle cars particularly
50s, and 60s cars. I have a 65 stang I wish to make a bit tougher. Rob

G'day Rob,
Good to see a Mustang on board.
Got some pics?

Rgds
Nev

[GM064]

Hi All,
I am new to this forum, in fact it is the first forum I have joined. I have a couple of cars. My daily driver is a 1964 El Camino that I restored 20 years ago. I had it for 12 years then sold it as my growing family would not fit in a ute. I had the oppotunity to buy it back several years ago so I jumped at the chance. It runs a mild 383 small block and turbo 400 with a 3.7 10 bolt diff. I race it at the nostalgia drags (WSID), it has run a best of 12.8 at 105mph.
My project car is a 1964 Malibu SS. It will also run a 383, but with a powerglide and 3.7 12 bolt. The head, cam combo that I have for it ran 11.1 in a HQ holden, so I am expecting at least low 11's once it is running. It is still a while off, the body is off the chassis and I am just about to start notching the rails to fit some real rubber under the back. I will be using some Moser housing ends to shorten the diff, then I will order axles to suit. Other than that it will appear mosly stock, I even intend to use rally wheels on it. It will have stock interior, I even managed to get some original buckets for it off ebay.

Once I work out how to, I will post some photos of both cars. I am also chasing some 10 bolt diff gears for the El Camino. Some 3.08's or 3.36's or even 2.78's would be good as I am trying to get some more econmy out of it. I love driving it every day, but the fuel bill is hard to swallow some times.

Cheers
Greg (GM064)

[cluxford]

Welcome, bit of a rash on wanted 10 bolts with high gears...a few looking for em at this stage

[GTO69]

Hi all
first forum, a mate and I were looking at it after a few beers and decided to
become a member.
I own a 1969 pontiac gto, std 400 t400 10bolt3.36. Have owned it for about 3years. Still neads a bit of work but it is a good matching numbers car. apart from the starter motor blowing up yesterday.
The goat goes out on Zipple American Car cruises once a month and around Adelaide on nice days in the summer.

[cluxford]

Welcome, lets see some pics of that baby !

[Nev68]

Hi all
first forum, a mate and I were looking at it after a few beers and decided to
become a member.
I own a 1969 pontiac gto, std 400 t400 10bolt3.36. Have owned it for about 3years. Still neads a bit of work but it is a good matching numbers car. apart from the starter motor blowing up yesterday.
The goat goes out on Zipple American Car cruises once a month and around Adelaide on nice days in the summer.

Welcome GTO69, Good to see another Muscle car bloke from SA.
I've heard the Zipple cruises are good, hope to have mine out when they start next time.

Nev

[AUSCAMARO]

Mmmmmm, don't mind a good Goat... Bring on the pics and welcome aboard.

Mitch

[GTO69]

Have some pics up soon as I remember how to. A mate showed me last night but it was after a dozen beers.

[mobche]

G'day guys, love the sight- currently doing a ground up 68 resto and I pulled the roof lining away. Was wondering if anyone has removed the insulation between the roof lining and the tin roof. Its glued on someway and looks like it might be a pain in the arse to replace if I remove it. It all looks in pretty good order up there so not sure if i should just leave it. Will I get condensation there if I dont replace it with some other type of insulation?

[cluxford]

Mobche,

I left mine, too hard to rip out, and I had a body shop working on my car and even they didn't want to remove it. My car has been indoors and out with the liner removed and has built up no condensation, so you should be OK.

Rgds
Chris

[blackoutsteve]

You will want to replace it. I doubt it was put there for reasons of condensation.. I'm sure it's to deaden the body to make the car quieter. Also, it will be very loud in there when it rains for example.

Go to an upolstry shop. They'll have something.. If not, Dynamat and similar brands make stuff that will do nicely.. That's what I'm doing.

..and welcome to the forum! :D

[S[_]SPECT]

One of the guys on the Mustang forums just got their car back from getting a new headliner and no insulation was put in... they have to take it back as, in the rain, it is deafening..

If it is in good nick, why remove it?.. unless you feel the roof may have corrosion under near for some reason. Else I agree, you have to replace it with 'something'.

[Nev68]

G'day guys, love the sight- currently doing a ground up 68 resto and I pulled the roof lining away. Was wondering if anyone has removed the insulation between the roof lining and the tin roof. Its glued on someway and looks like it might be a pain in the arse to replace if I remove it. It all looks in pretty good order up there so not sure if i should just leave it. Will I get condensation there if I dont replace it with some other type of insulation?

If it ain't broke don't fix it.
I'd leave the original insulation unless it has badly deteriorated in some way.

Nev

[RSZ28]

If it ain't broke don't fix it.
I'd leave the original insulation unless it has badly deteriorated in some way.

Nev

Ditto on that ^^^ Nev!

It is a very soft fibrous material and needs a lot of work to get off, only to need to be replaced. Unless it is hiding corrosion, best left.

And is reportedly NOT asbestos according to some posts on Camaros.net ! Sigh of relief on that.

[DR30]

Hey everyone,

Been helping a mate sell his impala and one of the mods here saw it and sent me here, unfortunately don't have a muscle car atm, had to sell my impala after the kid was born
hopefully get back into it sometime in the near future when funds allow, would love another impala or a 68 camaro but i'd be happy with anything yank and old school
so check out my old beast in the for sale section and i hope it goes to someone on here so i can keep tabs on my old girl

Cheers
Trav

[cluxford]

Welcome aboard Trav, nice 69 (aka 68). I like the flames on it.

[muggz]

Welcome Trav!
Hope the Impala stays in WA!! feel free to browse and ask any questions whether you buy local or overseas when you look into a future build :)

[Impala]

as you can tell by my name Iv got an impala, 67 4dr hardtop Aussie delivered to be exact. I cant post any pics yet ( 1s I got aint that good) its on its way from NSW to SA

Iv had US muscle before this 1, I had a 69 mustang fastback, 351, toploader, 9incha few years ago

The impala should have a 327 and powerglide but its minus those items ATM :rolleyes:

when she turns up next week I will take some pics and post them.

Thanks

heres a pic that the took with his mobile for me

http://i61.servimg.com/u/f61/13/71/48/50/my6711.jpg

[AUSCAMARO]

I looked at an Aussie deliveverd Impala early on in my search. They are very affoardable and you can do plenty to them...

Welcome IMPALA.

Mitch

[Impala]

Yeah thanks, I wanted a family cruiser, impalas being a 6 seater and all
and they arnt as heavy as you think (just over 1600kg) so I mite be able to get the 67 up and going.

Simon:)

[DR30]

Yeah thanks, I wanted a family cruiser, impalas being a 6 seater and all
and they arnt as heavy as you think (just over 1600kg) so I mite be able to get the 67 up and going.

Simon:)

that's very true, i was certain my old car would jump over the 2t mark but it was 1840kg on the weighbridge i took it over

[xss 454]

Hi guys just joined great site






Well we are finally open.. Sorry to everyone who messaged or emailed us for taking so long to open up, but we wanted to get the site as bug free as possible..

I'd also like to say a big thanks to Gavin from www.netforge.com.au (http://www.netforge.com.au) for all his help getting this site up and running.

What is the Point of this site you ask?

Well searching through the internet there are no real "Information/Discussion Forums" or "Trading sites" (for sale/wanted Forums) specific for old American cars. Being involved with and running another of Australia's largest online forums/community I felt that this was something that the muscle car (and hotrod) communities were lacking.

More importantly a free, clean and well organised ForSale/Wanted area was needed, to help people find what they needed, and sell what they didn't.

Hopefully this becomes a place where enthusiast can come trade wares, swap stories and information on the build up of your cars. I've already added my own headache/money pit on the forum, so have a read, tell me if I'm doing anything wrong, and show us what you are doing.

If you think of anything that might help with the site please let Mozz or myself know and we will try get it going.

Regards,
Steve
(SirGeo)

[1968SS]

Hi Guys,
just joined up a great site with a lot of imformation to keep me in the know with camaro's.
I've always wanted one and know have one at last.
looking forward to a few cruises and meets. will post up some pic's next week of my 68 ss 502, yes another BB....


Cheers Mark.

[AUSCAMARO]

Hi Guys,
just joined up a great site with a lot of imformation to keep me in the know with camaro's.
I've always wanted one and know have one at last.
looking forward to a few cruises and meets. will post up some pic's next week of my 68 ss 502, yes another BB....


Cheers Mark.


Welcome Mark... Only one problem....Your not in WA :)

BB and Camaro seems to be a common trend over here in the West.

Mitch

[1968SS]

Welcome Mark... Only one problem....Your not in WA :)

BB and Camaro seems to be a common trend over here in the West.

Mitch

Would like to live over there with your great weather.

[qik66]

Hi All

Just joined your site, been reading some of the threads and a lot of good info on here and some amazing builds going on! Hope to be able to pick a few brains when I get stuck when dealing with my toy. Its a 68 Convertible BB

[cluxford]

Gday Neil, lots of great advice up here. Lets hear / see more about your 68

[blackoutsteve]

Hey Neil. :)

[Nev68]

Hi All

Just joined your site, been reading some of the threads and a lot of good info on here and some amazing builds going on! Hope to be able to pick a few brains when I get stuck when dealing with my toy. Its a 68 Convertible BB

Welcome Neil,
68 was a good year.
Camaro, Corvette ?? Which one?
Got pics?

Nev

[qik66]

Here are a few photo, I hope! was not sure if i put them here or the black camaro thread?


Some with its pimp wheels on, usually just run it on the ralley wheels as sixties suspention design 20" rims and North Queensland roads don't mix!

Power is a 396 with a bit of work done to it, tricked turbo350 and 3.73 diff.

I would rate it as a good 7/10 car, body is dead stright, paint ok a few stone chips ect, interior appears to be orignal so good for its age. Suspention needs works and some of the under dash wiring is just, well lets say needs improvement.

Neil

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[USA-69Z]

Lovely Car Neil!


Welcome

Gav:)

[tonner]

Very nice, welcome to the crew.

Greg

[TUFF68]

Hey Neil, welcome. Gotta love a black 68 with white stripes and a BB ;) :D

[Ham69]

Welcome Neil,
looks real nice
any pics with her top on ?

Graham :cool:

[AUSCAMARO]

WOW, very nice Neil!!

I have the very same wheels on my 68 it seems... COYS C5's are they?

Welcome

Mitch

[qik66]

WOW, very nice Neil!!

I have the very same wheels on my 68 it seems... COYS C5's are they?

Welcome

Mitch

Thanks Mitch

Yep, only problem is the rears are too small! They are 8 1/2's should have got 10's as it looks so under tyred when looking from behind. A car like this need tyres that fill the rear guards!

Neil

[AUSCAMARO]

Thanks Mitch

Yep, only problem is the rears are too small! They are 8 1/2's should have got 10's as it looks so under tyred when looking from behind. A car like this need tyres that fill the rear guards!

Neil

Mine are the same Neil.

I'm not sure that 10's would even fit with tyres on them?

Mitch

[qik66]

They should fit, mate runs 15-10's on the back of his firebird with 295's and don't rub. it is more the tyre cost on top of the thousand plus for the two rims holding me back $400 ea for cheppies out of china or $800-900 for anything half decent. Don't like bying cheap tyres as it is all that holds you on the road. Mate owns a tyre shop and it makes him laugh when blokes will come in with cars that they have spent thousands on springs and shocks to make it handled than come and see him and want the cheapest tyres they can bye. then they wonder why it doesn't handle like it should

[RSZ28]

Welcome Neil. Lovely vert mate! Would like to see a shot of what your mate's 10's look like on the back of his Firebird. Cool!

[booetemup]

Just wanna say hello to all on this sire. My name is Michael and i am from the northen burbs of melbourne. SIRGEO will know me from ct. Anyway i am importing cars form the states to Australia. i Have a few 67,68 and 69 camaros coming into Australia over the next few months. I get them as rollers or complete running cars. I buy them from privert sellers in all over the us. I can handle any budget. The shipping from the states to here in Australia will cost a standerd charge of $2999 and thats with all paperwork complete and send to the customer. The depo in the us is in california 32539, so if the car is from outa us state there might be extra fee for delivery to there.Like i said i am working with the importers and will wok with yourself on any budget. Best to give me a call and we can go from there

I have a 1978 chevy camaro rolling shassi on ebay atm just look under my username memz2010 and take a look. I can import you any other cars for way less then any other importer 110% money back garantee.

Thanks for taking the time to read my post..Michael 0435 677 436 and my e-mail is hitechsec@yahoo.com.au

[camaroirocz1986jon]

Hey all, as everyone has said, good to find a local site to all US Cars,ok what can i tell you all about what i have done....ok to do with US cars, i used to own a 1972 US Sprint 351C 4V Q-CODE Mustang...love that car, i bought it over with me when i moved from the UK back in 1997 but sold the car in 1998, i think it was sold to someone in Queensland.....anyway, 5 months ago i bought another US Car, as i wanted something differn't, i had a falcon xr6 for 10 years, but that was written off, so i said that i would get another US car, so i did the Camaro, i wanted a 1986/89 corvette but abit out of my price range at the time, so i got the Camaro, love this car.....it stands out!!!..i will put up some pic's later, good to be on here....

[rodent]

Welcome Jon :) get them pics up :D

[camaroirocz1986jon]

Hey Everyone,
Just stumbled upon this site day before yesterday and thought I would say hi.

Been reading over the forum, and I have to say a few nice cars seem to be in the build.
But you all need more Fords in the mix :)

Currently I don't have a muscle car, but intend to buy one soon, I know everyone is expecting it, but I've been eyeing a particular mustang for a while now and it has finally come up for sale.
If and when I get it I'll make sure I post some pictures.

In the meantime I'll try enjoy the chevs on this site :p.

Alan.

no worries i used to own a ford mustang now drive a camaro, all good..:)
Jon

[AUSCAMARO]

Welcome Jon...Another Camaro...Good stuff!!!

[maziyar]

hi i want to share my car pictures but i dont know how to do it !! let me know please !

[rodent]

hi i want to share my car pictures but i dont know how to do it !! let me know please !

Wecome Maziyar :)

How to post pics.....
http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/showthread.php?t=16

[69SS]

Yes Welcome Maziyar. Nice to see someone from out side of Australia.

[DanWA]

G'day everyone i am from country W.A. Followed SirGeo over from calaisturbo.

I am on the hunt for a 66 Plymouth Fury if anyone knows of one :)

[SirGeo]

Welcome aboard Dan :)

[69SS]

Welcome Dan, Great to see another West Ozzie on the forum. Good luck with your search for the Fury!

[AGGRO]

Hey guys,

just joined up 18than and felixthadog referred me over to the site from AussieV8.com

My name is Rowan im 23 and I just bought a 73 Camaro RS with a BB. It is currently in a container due to leave america on sunday morning our time. Always loved american muscle cars from when I worked at an american importer years ago.

[oldschool67]

Hey guys,

just joined up 18than and felixthadog referred me over to the site from AussieV8.com

My name is Rowan im 23 and I just bought a 73 Camaro RS with a BB. It is currently in a container due to leave america on sunday morning our time. Always loved american muscle cars from when I worked at an american importer years ago.

Welcome on board Rowan. Show us some pics when you get her home.

[AGGRO]

no worries, don't hold your breath...I don't expect to have the car in my garage till feb.

[Twisted67]

Welcome Rowan to a great forum with lots of helpful guys out there to answer ya questions along the way but you've gotta get those pics up ASAP buddy!!
Look forward to seeing ya car up on the site soon!!!:D

Paul

[AGGRO]

ok here are a few pics of it when it was at the dealership in Michigan. Ignore the colour - it wont be staying that way - still undecided on a colour yet.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/3N196509-1sm.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/3N196509-12sm.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/3N196509-20sm.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/VK_Torana/3N196509-36sm.jpg

[Nev68]

ok here are a few pics of it when it was at the dealership in Michigan. Ignore the colour - it wont be staying that way - still undecided on a colour yet.



Nice car, even if you don't like the colour it looks like your off to a nice start.
Starting to see a few more 2nd gens around now.
I like it.

[USA-69Z]

i think the colour is kool

[AUSCAMARO]

I like the colour... Sexually frustrated purple :D

She looks the goods.

[cluxford]

Rowan, welcome aboard. I love that colour, leave it that colour....

[AGGRO]

Really??? I was thinking a nice electric blue with black stripes or orange with white...

Thanks for the welcomes guys

[RSZ28]

Welcome mate. Very nice RS. One of my favorites: 72/73 GenII RS's with the tombstone seats.

[felixthadog]

Rowan, welcome aboard. I love that colour, leave it that colour....

I agree, that colour is awesome :cool:

Welcome to the forum Rowan :D

Matthew

[USA-69Z]

Just get rid of the purple on the seats and trim and leave the paint

[69SS]

Welcome Rowan.. Im with the majority, leave the colour it is sweet and different from the rest!!

[AGGRO]

I have to say it is growing on me....I am new to Camaro's so what are tombstone seats?

[RSZ28]

I have to say it is growing on me....I am new to Camaro's so what are tombstone seats?

67 and 68 had regular seats. No headrests at all.

69 got adjustable head rests.

70's and maybe 71's had adjustables too. Around 72 not quite sure when, the headrests became integrated. And the seatbacks looked like tombstones then. Or at least thats what everyone calls them. :)

[chevL]

Hi Guys
Recently arrived to Melbourne (3 years here in Australia) form Chile<--------that is in south america if you don't know. Have gone through hell to get my muscle car here in melbourne. ( I thank God almost everyday for allowing me bring my car and my wife) It is a 1970 chevelle. It is basically standard throughout.
I'm married and have a young daughter and another one on the way so it is difficult to save money for my toy. My ultimate dream is getting her on the road again someday.
I have never taken her on the road yet because I live in Dandenong for the moment I'm afraid that it will be stolen. So I just start the engine every now and then in the garage and dream.

[SirGeo]

Welcome aboard!

Dandenong isn't that bad :p just make sure no one follows you home :p

[67cammy]

Welcome (name?). What is the car scene like in Chile? One of the last places I would of imagined to find a Chevelle. Any pics

[oldschool67]

Welcome to the site. We need some pics of your car and a first name.

[chevL]

My name is Anthony. And about 5 years ago you could get a cool muscle car for about $3.000.- Australian dollars. Until Chinese company's started buying them all for scrap metal. I was lucky to buy some real cool cars.
I'm putting a photo of my chevelle and a 1947 desoto that is still back home.
All of the work on my Chevelle is done by me so it isn't a show car. And it is pretty much standard.

4027

[qik66]

Welcome Anthony, Chevelle looks great, is the desota yours as well? are you planning to try and bring it over?

[blackoutsteve]

Welcome Anthony.. :D Love the Chevelle.. It's the right year, color, and engine??

Are you bringing in the Desoto?

...Until Chinese company's started buying them all for scrap metal...
..and the scrap is worth what in comparison? ..if only they had 1/2 a brain..:rolleyes:

Hey, we should kick back with a few cervezas and I'll play you my Margarita Prrrrracatan CD. (-but not too loud 'cos the neighbors might think we're up to something!) :p :D

[chevL]

Welcome Anthony.. :D Love the Chevelle.. It's the right year, color, and engine??

Are you bringing in the Desoto?


..and the scrap is worth what in comparison? ..if only they had 1/2 a brain..:rolleyes:

Hey, we should kick back with a few cervezas and I'll play you my Margarita Prrrrracatan CD. (-but not too loud 'cos the neighbors might think we're up to something!) :p :D

The Desoto might make it one day hopefully. It's my Dads pride and joy. I haven't got any friends yet that are into american muscle cars, so if any of you guys are doing any work on the weekend to your cars let me know and I will be more than happy to help you guys out in anything. (I'm not a mechanic, but have some basic understanding)........

Happy Christmas to all of you by the way and may God bless your sweet muscle cars.

[crossram 426]

Hi everyone, Matt here in Wollongong...found this site through another. I'm presently doing up a 63 dodge polara 2 door, factory 4 speed and will be powered by a crossrammed big block. This is what she'll look like when finished, will get some new photos soon but have just moved house.....

http://i48.tinypic.com/b4vtsm.jpg

hope to meet some nice people through here...

[blackoutsteve]

The Desoto might make it one day hopefully. It's my Dads pride and joy. I haven't got any friends yet that are into american muscle cars, so if any of you guys are doing any work on the weekend to your cars let me know and I will be more than happy to help you guys out in anything. (I'm not a mechanic, but have some basic understanding)........

Happy Christmas to all of you by the way and may God bless your sweet muscle cars.

Is the Chevelle driving? What engine and options if you don't mind?

PS; God hates my Camaro. I know it. :p

[blackoutsteve]

Hi everyone, Matt here in Wollongong...found this site through another. I'm presently doing up a 63 dodge polara 2 door, factory 4 speed and will be powered by a crossrammed big block. This is what she'll look like when finished, will get some new photos soon but have just moved house.....

http://i48.tinypic.com/b4vtsm.jpg

hope to meet some nice people through here...

Cool. :cool:
Pardon my ignorance, but is a Polara the same body as a Dart?
Gonna do the Hemi as well?
Welcome aboard Matt! :D

[crossram 426]

Cool. :cool:
Pardon my ignorance, but is a Polara the same body as a Dart?
Gonna do the Hemi as well?
Welcome aboard Matt! :D

No, it's a different body to a dart, not gunna do a hemi as they didn't come out till 64 and it'd just look weird, they did come out with a 425hp crossrammed 426RB though.........:) and thanks for the welcome

[blackoutsteve]

You're welcome! :p

[tonner]

Welcome ChevL and Crossram 426

Greg

[chevL]

Is the Chevelle driving? What engine and options if you don't mind?

PS; God hates my Camaro. I know it. :p


It is drivable but I still haven't registered it. It has a standard 350 with stainless extractors, new holley carburator, performer intake, flowmaster mufflers, b-body (1984 caprice) spindles (for better handling in curves), 1LE rotors from a late camaro, etc. I will post more photos if interested.

[blackoutsteve]

Of course!:D

[minimike]

Hi everyone, Matt here in Wollongong...found this site through another. I'm presently doing up a 63 dodge polara 2 door, factory 4 speed and will be powered by a crossrammed big block. This is what she'll look like when finished, will get some new photos soon but have just moved house.....



hope to meet some nice people through here...

Ohhh those dodge Polaras are insane... the '61 model with those spacey rear lights is outta control!

[doctor4766]

Hi all.
Like crossram 426 I too found your forum through a link on another forum.
Paul is my name and I'm from Perth.
I recently got my '69 Charger on the road (about a year ago actually) and have been having a great time cruising both with our club and a few mates.
I hope to be able to give to the forum as much as I get out of it.
Haven't spent much time reading threads yet but looks interesting so far.
Cheers
Paul

[Twisted67]

Welcome chevL,crossram and DR and merry christmas to the newbies.
Lots of good blokes on here to help out if needed.
DR lots from Perth aswell which is good.:D

[chevL]

Of course!:D

I'm still working on the 350 engine. Some of the mayor things I still need to do is:
1) Booster and master cylinder (hopefully a chrome one) At the moment it has one that I took off a mustang.:( I also need to change two brake lines that come from the master cylinder to the porporting valve due that the are made of copper. (copper is permited in Chile).
I need to change bearings to diff due to my 10" rims that almost doesn't have back spacing. I'm not confident in doing the 10 bolt diff myself so searching for a cheap place where I can take my diff.
I will also need new wheels there are a pair of coys on this web site but i think there sold due that i haven't had a response from the seller. ( I still need to pass it through my wife to see if its ok to buy them).
And then small thing like new cable for hand brake and a cable for my speedo, mmm thats about it for now.
It's an ever ending process I guess. Once you finish you start again replacing things with better stuff. Every time I buy or install something I say to myself "this will do for now but when I get my big block, hopefully I'll have more money and I'll fix it with something better".

[WILD68]

I'm still working on the 350 engine. Some of the mayor things I still need to do is:
1) Booster and master cylinder (hopefully a chrome one) At the moment it has one that I took off a mustang.:( I also need to change two brake lines that come from the master cylinder to the porporting valve due that the are made of copper. (copper is permited in Chile).
I need to change bearings to diff due to my 10" rims that almost doesn't have back spacing. I'm not confident in doing the 10 bolt diff myself so searching for a cheap place where I can take my diff.
I will also need new wheels there are a pair of coys on this web site but i think there sold due that i haven't had a response from the seller. ( I still need to pass it through my wife to see if its ok to buy them).
And then small thing like new cable for hand brake and a cable for my speedo, mmm thats about it for now.
It's an ever ending process I guess. Once you finish you start again replacing things with better stuff. Every time I buy or install something I say to myself "this will do for now but when I get my big block, hopefully I'll have more money and I'll fix it with something better".

Welcome... that last shot looks interesting...:cool:

[doctor4766]

Guys I know this may not be the right dept for this question but thought I'd ask anyway.
In another forum that I frequent daily you can copy a pic from a different website and paste it into a thread. You get a decent sized picture in your posting.
I've tried it here and it doesnt seem to work (well at least when I preview my reply)
The only way I've been able to upload a pic is in a small attachment that doesn't even show as a thumbnail in the posting.
Am I missing something here?
I see plenty of posts with good size images.. thats all

[RAW454]

Guys I know this may not be the right dept for this question but thought I'd ask anyway.
In another forum that I frequent daily you can copy a pic from a different website and paste it into a thread. You get a decent sized picture in your posting.
I've tried it here and it doesnt seem to work (well at least when I preview my reply)
The only way I've been able to upload a pic is in a small attachment that doesn't even show as a thumbnail in the posting.
Am I missing something here?
I see plenty of posts with good size images.. thats all
Check the stickys/search Paul. ;) http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/showthread.php?t=16
And get some info on your beast up on Readers Rides asap! That goes for the rest of y'all!! :D :cool: WELCOME TO USM!! (Need some more non-Camaro action :p )

[doctor4766]

Check the stickys/search Paul. ;) http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/showthread.php?t=16
And get some info on your beast up on Readers Rides asap! That goes for the rest of y'all!! :D :cool: WELCOME TO USM!! (Need some more non-Camaro action :p )

Cheers man.
It's done a little differently to the Hemi6pack forum but it works.
Please check out here
http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/showthread.php?p=29707#post29707

[savette68/63]

Hi Steve
Site looks good, hope to chat and keep all the Classics Cruising

[AUSCAMARO]

Hi Steve
Site looks good, hope to chat and keep all the Classics Cruising

Ponti convertible joining the ranks I see?

Post some pics and info when you can. Welcome aboard

[toycorvette]

great sight... searching for a hot 1958-1961 corvette as a second car,

[69SS]

Good to see more non WA members, welcome all and keep the pics coming ! :)

[70mach1]

As I don't have enough posts up to start a new topic.Would it be audacious of me to suggest that there be a topic/section dedicated to new releases of all persuasions (3)from the USA?
I have no particular allegiance to a brand or even a preferred brand really........as I truly love them all ........and I like to read news of the latest from the US.
The pick ups qualify too ?.

[cluxford]

You should be able to start a new post, only Admins (not even moderators) can set up new topics.

So if I get this right, a new category called something like:
New and Future Releases
the under that 4 sub categories:
GM
Ford
Chrysler
Exotic

Let me know if that is what you are thinking and I'll discuss it with the other Mods and Admin

[70mach1]

Thanks Chris.

Yea I think so . I think that if members come across something in their travels re new muscle cars news links/video etc. then it could be added to the forum for info and discussion.

Cheers Terry.

[rb26ttvl]

Hi guys, my names Ben. I've had a couple of modded cars, starting with your basic EH with a hot six and triples, and have been working on a twin turboed VL for a while now.

I'm thinking about getting rid of that now and building a 67/68 Camaro.

My old man recently retired, and built himself a 69 Mustang (I'll post some pics, it's v nice), and I much prefer driving it to the VL. There's just a massive level of class that you don't get with more modern cars.

So, anyway, I'm working in London for a while, putting my pennies away, keeping an eye out for a project car when I get back (don't really know when that is).

In the mean time, I'm going to lurk around the forum, soaking it up.

[cluxford]

Ben, welcome. I was in London a few weeks ago myself, nice a cold over there this winter.

Love to see pics of the old man's stang.

Plenty of people on here to twist your arm into a 1st Gen Camaro

[rb26ttvl]

Ben, welcome. I was in London a few weeks ago myself, nice a cold over there this winter.

Love to see pics of the old man's stang.

Plenty of people on here to twist your arm into a 1st Gen Camaro


Thanks Chris, it's been a belter of a winter so far, and still pretty ordinary at the moment, but hey, what would you expect from Britain....

I'll get some pics up of the 69 soon, I've got a few progression pics of the build, from a faded import, to what it is now.

[xboss]

Hi,
Just want to introduce myself as i'm new to the forum. A few of you here may know me as i try to get to as many car events as possible and am involved in the running of WA Hot Rod and Street Machine Spectacular and more recently giving a hand with Gazzanats in Collie.
When it comes to cars, I swing both ways with both Ford and GM product in the garage.
Most recent acquisition is a 68 Camaro convertible, SS clone. Got a few bits to tidy up then it's off to rego. Hopefully we will be cruising in a couple of weeks.
Chris

[SirGeo]

Welcome Aboard Chris!

[luciecat]

Hi all
Came accross this site when tinkering around for rambler american parts!

Im about to embark on a labour of love restoring my grandfathers 64 Rambler American. I am extreemly lucky to also have a donor car(rust bucket) complete with a running six apparently.....so here i go :)

Lucie

[69SS]

Welcome Lucie, great to se something a little different on here. Looking forward to seeing some build pics.

Cheers Lyndsay

[oldschool67]

Hi all
Came accross this site when tinkering around for rambler american parts!

Im about to embark on a labour of love restoring my grandfathers 64 Rambler American. I am extreemly lucky to also have a donor car(rust bucket) complete with a running six apparently.....so here i go :)

Lucie

Welcome Lucie, sounds like your going to have your hands full. My Dad had a Rambler back around 1970. Get us some pics when you can.

[USA-69Z]

Hey Lucie, welcome from all the boyzzzzz:p

[Oldmate88]

Hey guys my names Russell I'm only 21 but I've always had a classic car since the day I got my license. Up until now I've been a ford man owning a xa, xy and most recently a 600hp xw. I've since sold that a couple of months back and have brought a 72 chevelle with a 502 big block and I'm loving it so I'm keen as to talk to like minded ppl and get out cruising with you all.

[cluxford]

Gday Russell, we love pics !!

[Oldmate88]

Thats the only one I have atm

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o125/oldmate88/car1.jpg

[Nev68]

Hey guys my names Russell I'm only 21 but I've always had a classic car since the day I got my license. Up until now I've been a ford man owning a xa, xy and most recently a 600hp xw. I've since sold that a couple of months back and have brought a 72 chevelle with a 502 big block and I'm loving it so I'm keen as to talk to like minded ppl and get out cruising with you all.

Welcome mate.
As Chris said. "We love Pics".
You gotta like a Chevelle with a big block.
Hope you can share some pics and info.

[Tough Guy]

Hey everyone!

Just joined this forum and can't wait to have a look around.

I am currently in the process of purchasing a 1968 dodge Charger to rebuild, and should arrive in the next few weeks!

I'm in South Australia, in a little outback town called Roxby Downs. I will be moving back to Adelaide in a few years and needed a project to keep me going!

I'm married with 3 kids (this car will be a family project), so you will see me bob up from time to time with some general questions.

[SirGeo]

Welcome :)

Finaly someone not from WA and not owning a Camaro :p

Enjoy the site!

[Russ]

Welcome Darko!!!

Good to see you came aboard :D

[Nev68]

Hey everyone!

Just joined this forum and can't wait to have a look around.

I am currently in the process of purchasing a 1968 dodge Charger to rebuild, and should arrive in the next few weeks!

I'm in South Australia, in a little outback town called Roxby Downs. I will be moving back to Adelaide in a few years and needed a project to keep me going!

I'm married with 3 kids (this car will be a family project), so you will see me bob up from time to time with some general questions.

Welcome mate.
Look forward to seeing your Charger and the rebuild process.

[snap_point]

Hey all,
My name is Andrew and I just joined this forum, Trans Am Oz put onto this site and I cant wait to have a look around.
I own a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88 Special edition, some of you might have seem me and her (Winnie) at a few shows around the place.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs171.snc3/19841_317215229289_676749289_3714951_4569456_n.jpg

I imported her from Arizona in the US and shes been in Australia since December last year.
It was a boy hood dream come true to get this car and I hope to catch up with you all around the different events through out the years.

Thanks

[SirGeo]

Welcome Andrew..

I've always had a soft spot for TA's :p was in my final 2 when I was picking my project...

[AUSCAMARO]

Nice TA Andrew... Very tidy... Welcome to the site.

[Trans am Oz]

Welcome Andrew - glad to see my sister car here. So happy to have another "Y" car in Australia in perfect condition.. just like she came off the factory floor.

[GOATMAN]

Hi all, came across this site by accident,(was shopping for some new rims)
so I joined up and have been having a read.
Recently imported a 69 GTO, and have been broke every since:D
I've had the car in pieces since the second week, I like to know my car inside and out. Have found some small problems so I'm working thru them, anyway good to be here.

[tonner]

Welcome Darrin.
Post up some pics of your ride.

Greg

[69SS]

As Greg said welcome and please post some pics, we love them!

[AUSCAMARO]

Love the username Darren... Get those pics up mate ;)

[tezza101]

Hey everyone... I'm Terry, new member in Sydney.

No ride presently, but starting to look around for a first gen Camaro to buy locally or more likely import. Not looking for anything especially collectible or a trailer queen, rather somehting I can take for a fang every day.

Previously had a 73 Firebird Esprit w shaker hood, pictured here..

5150

[tonner]

Welcome Terry, it's great to see another Eastern Stator as it's getting really lop sided with all the heavy metal over here in WA.;):D

Greg

[tezza101]

Right on Greg - seems all the Camaros are headed west to see out their
days :D:D

[69SS]

Nice Firebird you had there Terry, do you have any other pics of under the hood or interior? Welcome to USM, and as Greg mentioned nice to see more Eastern Staters on here :D

[Classic 57]

Well we are finally open.. Sorry to everyone who messaged or emailed us for taking so long to open up, but we wanted to get the site as bug free as possible..

I'd also like to say a big thanks to Gavin from www.netforge.com.au (http://www.netforge.com.au) for all his help getting this site up and running.

What is the Point of this site you ask?

Well searching through the internet there are no real "Information/Discussion Forums" or "Trading sites" (for sale/wanted Forums) specific for old American cars. Being involved with and running another of Australia's largest online forums/community I felt that this was something that the muscle car (and hotrod) communities were lacking.

More importantly a free, clean and well organised ForSale/Wanted area was needed, to help people find what they needed, and sell what they didn't.

Hopefully this becomes a place where enthusiast can come trade wares, swap stories and information on the build up of your cars. I've already added my own headache/money pit on the forum, so have a read, tell me if I'm doing anything wrong, and show us what you are doing.

If you think of anything that might help with the site please let Mozz or myself know and we will try get it going.

Regards,
Steve
(SirGeo)

Thanks Sir Geo, looking forward to meeting some of your members at your next meet, a couple of your members Chris and Barry have been at me to join up so now i have. My current ride is a 1957 2 door belair which i have recently imported from NY its a pretty stock Nos matching car and is very calm and serene compared to my last car which was a 68 Camaro Z28 Clone which couldnt sit still and just wanted to go fast all the time.
I wasnt to sure if the old belair would count as a US Muscle car in its current form but they can be made to keep up with te best.

Cheers
Alan

[tezza101]

Crap, sorry Lyndsay, just saw your question there.... might have a few pics somewhere, but I sold that car 2.5 years ago (is now in Adelaide). Now waiting on delivery of a 69 Camaro :D

[tin indian]

Thanks Steve I only found us muscle the other day,good site lots of interesting info.You guys seem to be into 1st gen camaros big time some fast ones on here judging by some of the time slips i've seen.Cheers Peter

[ZZ0502]

Hi all,

Just join up to your website. I have been looking around site for last couple of months, and have recently laid deposit on 68 Camaro.

This is great source of infomation on these 1st generation camaro's, and I will be visiting regularly.

Cheers Dave

[cluxford]

Welcome Dave, excellent choice easily the best 1st Gen.....

[USA-69Z]

yay another newcastle fella... onya Dave ! cant wait till the big red girl gets home,, let me know and ill drop over.

Gav

[69SS]

Welcome Dave, looking forward to seeing some pics when she is landed.

Lyndsay

[GM NUT]

Hi guys, just discovered the site.....nice work......
Got a 69 firebird 400, 69 rs z/28, and building a 67 RS...
Look forward to ideas and direction.
Russ

[IGALOP]

Another new forumer here from outer Sth East Melbourne with a 67 Mustang Coupe.
Looking on with interest.

[S[_]SPECT]

Welcome Johnno.. we need more Mustangs in the sea of Camaro's on here..

[Naybour]

Hi Guys

Little about myself, I'm 23 and currently, my car is a modified VY V6 Commodore but am very seriously looking at importing a Chvrolet Chevelle. While doing some research I stumbled across the forum and have found it a godsend so far.

My favourite US muscle cars are the Chevy Chevelle and Dodge Viper but also love Dodge Chargers and have a bit of a soft spot for Mustang fast backs. Last year I travelled to the US and was lucky enough to drive a RT/10 viper and that convinced me that I needed more cylinders and a cooler, more unique car.

Cheers

Brent

[cluxford]

Welcome aboard Brent, those Vipers are indeed a cool car....

[69SS]

Welcome Brent, go the Chevelle mate, sweet sweet ride!

[Tim 454]

Hey guys, bit of a stalker over the past few months... I've just taken ownership of an SS Chevelle, so I thought I had better sign up, no plans just yet except enjoy the drive (maybe a bit of suspension work), but soon enough I'm sure things will change. :)

Great site, looking forward to getting everyones input.

Cheers Tim

[tonner]

Hey guys, bit of a stalker over the past few months... I've just taken ownership of an SS Chevelle, so I thought I had better sign up, no plans just yet except enjoy the drive (maybe a bit of suspension work), but soon enough I'm sure things will change. :)

Great site, looking forward to getting everyones input.

Cheers Tim

Ok, time to post up some pics and welcome.

Greg

[AUSCAMARO]

Welcome Tim......

Queensland is starting to get a strong following on this forum now...

Pics, Pics, Pics ans more Pics!!

[69SS]

Welcome Tim, love the Chevelle mate, more and more mid sized Chevys are always a good thing :)

[tysonferrari]

Hey everyone!

Been reading through this forum for a long time now so I finally took the time to join :)

Unfortunately i got no U.S Muscle yet but i've been putting a bit of cash away for about a year now so I hope to change that soon.

[68 cam]

thank you i am looking foward to reading and making new mates on this site Well we are finally open.. Sorry to everyone who messaged or emailed us for taking so long to open up, but we wanted to get the site as bug free as possible..

I'd also like to say a big thanks to Gavin from www.netforge.com.au (http://www.netforge.com.au) for all his help getting this site up and running.

What is the Point of this site you ask?

Well searching through the internet there are no real "Information/Discussion Forums" or "Trading sites" (for sale/wanted Forums) specific for old American cars. Being involved with and running another of Australia's largest online forums/community I felt that this was something that the muscle car (and hotrod) communities were lacking.

More importantly a free, clean and well organised ForSale/Wanted area was needed, to help people find what they needed, and sell what they didn't.

Hopefully this becomes a place where enthusiast can come trade wares, swap stories and information on the build up of your cars. I've already added my own headache/money pit on the forum, so have a read, tell me if I'm doing anything wrong, and show us what you are doing.

If you think of anything that might help with the site please let Mozz or myself know and we will try get it going.

Regards,
Steve
(SirGeo)

[Camarokid]

Greetings
I read with interest someone wanting to know who owns the red 67 Camaro that was in Motorex last July Sydney . Pleased to say I do and I have not quite finished with the electrics yet. If anyone would like to know more about it please fell free to ask, plus I have a lot of parts new and used for sale, thanks , Trevor

[SirGeo]

Welcome Trevor :)

Feel free to post the parts you have for sale in our sale section.. i'm sure someone will want something :p

[Fantyr]

Well, just signed up and wanted to say hi, so... Hi!

I'm Ben, 16 years old, lives in the boring Holland (the country of the drugs and windmills, for the ones who don't know where Holland is). Here you can get your driving licence when you are 18, which i'm not, so the chance that i'll be driving a bad ass muscle car in this bad ass small country with the bad ass small roads and the bad ass high prices on insurance and gas isn't that big. So i'll just join the club to get to know some nice muscle owners, give my opinion (which isn't that bad as it sounds) and just have a good time. My dad owns a bad ass car btw, it's a Suzuki Wagon R+. a whopping 1.3 liter 4 cilinder engine which produces 94 horses at 6000 rpm... The only cool thing about the car are it's 13 inch (Wow...) alloy wheels and metallic black paint... it does a 0 to 60 mph in what? 12.8 seconds! well, enough joking around now. Hello to everyone!

[sperls02]

Hi my name is clint thought i would say hi as i have just joined up after spending time visiting the forum