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Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-18-2013, 03:54 PM
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Posted By GoldenBear
As someone who has owned and still does own...

As someone who has owned and still does own several vehicles from the "golden era" of muscle cars I can say from first hand experience that I believe that today's vehicles are much better vehicles in...
Forum: California Meets and Events 05-25-2013, 03:34 PM
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Posted By GoldenBear
San Jose Camaro Meet -- Saturday May 25

We're having a meet of the Almaden Valley Camaro Club at UnWined this Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. We'll talk Camaros and enjoy the great Memorial Day Weather.

UnWined is...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-15-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 38,745
Posted By GoldenBear
I agree. The auto enthusiast magazines will...

I agree.

The auto enthusiast magazines will likely run the Z/28 in the quarter mile as part of their perfunctory testing, but as most of us know the Z/28 was not designed for quarter mile racing....
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-15-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 352
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Posted By GoldenBear
I doubt that anyone knows exactly how much the...

I doubt that anyone knows exactly how much the Z/28's MSRP will be at this point because it's very unlikely that exact pricing has been determined by GM yet. Therefore, if anyone states that they...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-12-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 61,029
Posted By GoldenBear
Yes. Truly free markets (free enterprise)...

Yes.

Truly free markets (free enterprise) don’t really exist. Every market has some rules and boundaries that restrict freedom of choice. A market looks free only because people so...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-10-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,714
Posted By GoldenBear
Which I did in my initial reply.

Which I did in my initial reply.
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-10-2013, 07:16 PM
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Posted By GoldenBear
If people simply stated what they meant, it just...

If people simply stated what they meant, it just might be quite simple in reality. However, I've found that people quite often don't clearly state what they mean.

If something is a personal...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-10-2013, 06:05 PM
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Posted By GoldenBear
I still don't understand how driving your cars...

I still don't understand how driving your cars and enjoying them while you're alive prevents you from willing them to your grandchildren and having them enjoy your cars as well?
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-10-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,714
Posted By GoldenBear
If one wants an investment to will to one's...

If one wants an investment to will to one's grandchildren, there are many better options than cars.

For example, at the end of 1969 if one had invested $7,200.00, the price a of new 1969 9560...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-10-2013, 03:34 PM
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Posted By GoldenBear
Chevrolet has stated the the new Z/28 will be...

Chevrolet has stated the the new Z/28 will be available in Spring 2014.



I don't follow the logic that since your cars are willed to your grandchildren that your cars must be kept as close to...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-10-2013, 03:17 PM
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Posted By GoldenBear
In 1969 the original ZL1 was not a Camaro trim...

In 1969 the original ZL1 was not a Camaro trim option but rather the highest horsepower factory engine option available from Chevrolet.

People often seem not to remember or realize that the...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-08-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,032
Posted By GoldenBear
I doubt that there will be many ZL1 owners who...

I doubt that there will be many ZL1 owners who will trade their ZL1 for a new Z/28, but I think that there will be some who will add a new Z/28 to their stable.

I see the new Z/28 and ZL1 as two...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-05-2013, 05:40 PM
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Views: 17,200
Posted By GoldenBear
The first generation Z/28s were built to qualify...

The first generation Z/28s were built to qualify for and compete in the SCCA Trans-Am racing series and they were very good at it, having won their class in both 1968 and 1969. The 302 engine in the...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-05-2013, 04:41 PM
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Views: 17,200
Posted By GoldenBear
I doubt that many would agree that the only...

I doubt that many would agree that the only difference between a 77 1/2 Z28 and a 1969 Z/28 is the style of the badge.
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-05-2013, 01:17 PM
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Posted By GoldenBear
Actually, the slash was not used on 1970 Z28s....

Actually, the slash was not used on 1970 Z28s. The slash was used on 1968 and 1969 Z/28s, and now on 2014 Z/28s.
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-04-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 85
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Posted By GoldenBear
Memories do tend to get less reliable with time. ...

Memories do tend to get less reliable with time.

I remember several years ago I was driving on 880 and I was approaching an older Impala in the lane next to me. I looked at the tail lights and...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-04-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,200
Posted By GoldenBear
Interesting. I wonder if the Z/28 emblems on your...

Interesting. I wonder if the Z/28 emblems on your car were dealer installed? Will you post an image of your Z/28 emblems?

The 1970 to 1973 Z28 emblems that I've seen on factory cars are of the...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-03-2013, 03:03 PM
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Posted By GoldenBear
After reading many of the posts regarding the new...

After reading many of the posts regarding the new Z/28, it seems to me that what some people really want with regard to the Z/28 is the a la carte style option availability that was ubiquitous in the...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-02-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,200
Posted By GoldenBear
The Z/28 nomenclature is generally associated...

The Z/28 nomenclature is generally associated with first generation Z/28's.

The 1967 Z/28's did not have any exterior identification other than the optional wide racing stripes. The Z/28 emblem...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-02-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 61,029
Posted By GoldenBear
It appears to me that you really don't want a...

It appears to me that you really don't want a true Z/28 if you simply want a 1LE with more horsepower, and superficial changes, such as some body and paint differences. The original Z/28 was built...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-02-2013, 01:06 PM
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Posted By GoldenBear
It would be interesting to see a map showing the...

It would be interesting to see a map showing the speed, g's, and separation distance of the two vehicles at all appropriate locations on the Milford course.
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 04-02-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,205
Posted By GoldenBear
Yes, according to GM to preserve the...

Yes, according to GM to preserve the track-focused nature of the Z/28 and to save weight, the Z/28 doesn’t have the strengthened differential and half shafts of the ZL1, and is not recommended for...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 04-02-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,262
Posted By GoldenBear
Today's LS7 427 small block is a completely...

Today's LS7 427 small block is a completely different engine than the Mark IV 427 big block of the mid to late 1960's.

Today's LS7 is more similar to the 1967-69 302 than it is to the the 1969...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 04-02-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,262
Posted By GoldenBear
You are correct that the only options that were...

You are correct that the only options that were prohibited on the first generation Z/28's were AT, A/C, and the convertible option, so the first generation Z/28 wasn't a stripped version of the...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 03-29-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,125
Posted By GoldenBear
I don't think so. The 9560 COPO with the ZL1...

I don't think so. The 9560 COPO with the ZL1 engine was the highest horsepower factory Camaro available in 1969, and the Z/28 was the winner of the SCCA Trans-Am racing class in 1969. It appears to...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 03-29-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,262
Posted By GoldenBear
First generation Z/28's were not available with...

First generation Z/28's were not available with automatic transmissions or A/C. An automatic transmission was not available in the Z/28 until 1970. A/C was not available on the Z/28 until 1973.


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Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 03-29-2013, 12:48 PM
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Views: 2,058,739
Posted By GoldenBear
I do get a kick out of all of the whining that I...

I do get a kick out of all of the whining that I have seen regarding the new Z/28. To me the whining highlights the fact that there are some people that one simply can't please, and that there are...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 03-28-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 61,029
Posted By GoldenBear
Since today there is no SCCA Trans-Am series with...

Since today there is no SCCA Trans-Am series with a 5.0 liter engine displacement limit, why isn't a high revving dry sump small block 427 (LS7) with forged internals a good choice for today's Z/28...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 03-28-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 61,029
Posted By GoldenBear
No kidding. One has to be rich today to live a...

No kidding. One has to be rich today to live a middle class lifestyle of the 1950s and 1960s. In the San Jose area today a household income of $300,000 per year just barely puts one in the top 5...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 03-28-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 61,029
Posted By GoldenBear
One would be wise not to over generalize. Hard...

One would be wise not to over generalize. Hard work does not guarantee wealth, and not everyone has the opportunity to become wealthy. In fact, for most in the U.S., except a very small percentage at...
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