Live from Oxford,Michigan - the Camaro COPO story - Page 5

Larry Fulton · 08-17-2012, 08:30 PM

Since the initial announcement of the copo, all builds we're going to be 2 speed Powerglides... however we just noticed that they are now legal with 3 speed autos and 5 speed manuals (not sure when this happened??).... But can you answer these please...

1. Are all transmissions installed during the build process or post delivery by the actual owner?

2. Which 5 speed manual manufacturer is the acceptable unit?

3. And is it clutch-less?

( check chevrolet 2012 here - http://www.nhraracer.com/content/gen...635&zoneid=132 )

Thanks!

TOSTO RACING · 08-17-2012, 09:23 PM

They are all built with powerglides. You can switch to a 3 speed auto or stick if you want per nhra classification guide. As far as a stick you should be able to run any 4 or 5 speed you want as long as it is clutch assisted. Clutchless transmissions are not allowed as far as I know.

Jack Matyas · 08-17-2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBS

Well we had our day at the Oxford COPO facility. Jack did not lie....he was spot on....

Rock Haas

Rock - Glad you enjoyed Oxford COPO facility.....I'll be going back again ......and thanks for the kind words .

Ken Miele · 08-17-2012, 11:13 PM

Rock was having a little trouble getting the pictures to upload. I'm sure he will post about the shots he took.

[img]http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t461/Rockhaas/52e0d7c8.jpg[/img

CBS · 08-17-2012, 11:37 PM

The first shot was me getting ready to drive it to the trailer.....

Nice shop......the white car was delivered just ahead of us.....and they were filming a TV show for Horsepower TV I think...

All the GM dignitaries were there....

This car is the only charcoal grey COPO....pretty neat....

The paperwork with the serial number 013 is a PB Candies standard....

Had a fun time....want to thank Mr Paul...PB and Brett for letting us stand in for them..

Rock Haas

MPR · 08-18-2012, 12:11 AM

Rock, Did you look around real good, see anything from your past? Great place and they are doing a great job!

NewHemi · 08-18-2012, 12:29 AM

Sweet Rock! All that car, and a lucky number too!

David
The New Hemi Guy

CBS · 08-18-2012, 07:31 AM

Mike....yes I did notice something...you are too funny.....it looks a lot better than when I gave it to you....lol

MPR · 08-18-2012, 08:41 AM

Got some extra cool stuff for that unit too. I had to step it up knowing it's DNA. It sure does make a good story to tell in a year or two don't you think.

Paul Hellenberg · 08-18-2012, 10:10 AM

Jack, Ken and Rock

Thank you for the photo tour. Awesome stuff.

08-17-2012, 08:30 PM	#41
Larry Fulton Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 271 Likes: 54 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	COPO TRansmission Changes? Since the initial announcement of the copo, all builds we're going to be 2 speed Powerglides... however we just noticed that they are now legal with 3 speed autos and 5 speed manuals (not sure when this happened??).... But can you answer these please... 1. Are all transmissions installed during the build process or post delivery by the actual owner? 2. Which 5 speed manual manufacturer is the acceptable unit? 3. And is it clutch-less? ( check chevrolet 2012 here - http://www.nhraracer.com/content/gen...635&zoneid=132 ) Thanks! __________________ Larry Fulton

08-17-2012, 09:23 PM	#42
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 886 Likes: 885 Liked 652 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Live from Oxford,Michigan - the Camaro COPO story They are all built with powerglides. You can switch to a 3 speed auto or stick if you want per nhra classification guide. As far as a stick you should be able to run any 4 or 5 speed you want as long as it is clutch assisted. Clutchless transmissions are not allowed as far as I know. __________________ 5664 GHI/SA 1985 CAMARO RED H/SA 1985 CAMARO BLUE I/SA

08-17-2012, 11:13 PM	#44
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,562 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: Live from Oxford,Michigan - the Camaro COPO story Rock was having a little trouble getting the pictures to upload. I'm sure he will post about the shots he took. [img]http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t461/Rockhaas/52e0d7c8.jpg[/img

08-17-2012, 11:37 PM	#45
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Live from Oxford,Michigan - the Camaro COPO story The first shot was me getting ready to drive it to the trailer..... Nice shop......the white car was delivered just ahead of us.....and they were filming a TV show for Horsepower TV I think... All the GM dignitaries were there.... This car is the only charcoal grey COPO....pretty neat.... The paperwork with the serial number 013 is a PB Candies standard.... Had a fun time....want to thank Mr Paul...PB and Brett for letting us stand in for them.. Rock Haas

08-18-2012, 12:11 AM	#46
MPR Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 48 Likes: 0 Liked 23 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Live from Oxford,Michigan - the Camaro COPO story Rock, Did you look around real good, see anything from your past? Great place and they are doing a great job!

08-18-2012, 12:29 AM	#47
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Live from Oxford,Michigan - the Camaro COPO story Sweet Rock! All that car, and a lucky number too! David The New Hemi Guy

08-18-2012, 07:31 AM	#48
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Live from Oxford,Michigan - the Camaro COPO story Mike....yes I did notice something...you are too funny.....it looks a lot better than when I gave it to you....lol

08-18-2012, 08:41 AM	#49
MPR Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 48 Likes: 0 Liked 23 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Live from Oxford,Michigan - the Camaro COPO story Got some extra cool stuff for that unit too. I had to step it up knowing it's DNA. It sure does make a good story to tell in a year or two don't you think.

08-18-2012, 10:10 AM	#50
Paul Hellenberg Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: 41035 Posts: 243 Likes: 3 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Oxford,Michigan - the Camaro COPO story Jack, Ken and Rock Thank you for the photo tour. Awesome stuff. __________________ Paul Hellenberg 3881 SS and STK paul@hellenberg.us