Getting the '69 track ready (pics)

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Nov 21, 2004 | 10:20 PM

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Very nice Tony! Thanks for sharing pics. Now to get it to the track and see what that beauty will do.

Nov 22, 2004 | 06:44 AM

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From: Gainesville, Florida # of drag strips runs: ?!?!?

Cal-tracs are the hook-up (literally) for leaf spring cars. I'm probably going to get a set soon for mine, although the slapper bars are still holding on

Derek

Nov 22, 2004 | 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by blue_2k2_Z71

looks like you put some traction bars on that RACE CAR hehe
what kind?......that thing looks so f-in bad *** with slicks and skinnies on it..nice

As others have mentioned, I have a set of Caltrac bars on the car. Leaf spring setups suck and are prone to wheelhop, so those were purchased while the car was still in pieces. They also work well for handling, as they keep the tires planted.

I'm positive that I wouldn't have even been able to run those 11.60s on my non-drag radial tires without the Caltracs. When the car was still stock it would wheelhop like mad, and probably only had 180 rwhp. Sure, my tires spun like a ****, but they stayed flat on the ground.

I'd love a wheels up pic of my '69. That would make my year!

Nov 22, 2004 | 10:26 AM

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I've tried a few a different setups on a 67 Camaro and as Derek mentioned the Caltracs are the hookup. When's the next time you're going to the track?

Nov 22, 2004 | 10:54 AM

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Looks like my next possible visit could be this Friday. If not then, maybe Sunday.

Nov 22, 2004 | 02:39 PM

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Looks awesome, good job man!

Nov 22, 2004 | 03:50 PM

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Tony,

The car looks good. Let us know in the Texas section when you are heading out to the track. I still haven't seen the car in person since it was "finished".