January 2001 Feature Car

 
 
Member:  Greg Pomeroy
Year: 1969
Engine: highly modified 396
Transmission: 700R4 automatic overdrive
Rear end: 12 bolt, posi-trac with 3.73
Options: Rally sport, super sport, quick ratio power steering, power disc brakes, U-17 gauge package w/140MPH speedometer, console, tilt steering wheel
Story:  Greg acquired his Garnet Red Camaro in 1999 and refers to it as “TAZ”.  Greg has added many "extras" to his car.  His personally added options include four wheel disc brakes, a Vintage Air 134A A/C system, Energy suspension components, sub-frame connectors, Kenwood sound system with 10 CD changer and Alpine AMP, larger front sway bar, rear sway bar, and an original set of wood grain trim for the dash, glove box, and ashtray.  TAZ made the 2000 Power Tour including the Elk City, OK, Tulsa, OK and Tunica, MS stops.  It was rumored that TAZ actively participate in an impromptu burn-out contest in downtown Elk City.  It appeared the local law enforcement officials informally sanctioned the event as they allowed it to go on for some time until some people got a little crazy (one of the local cars had an electrical fire).  After the Tunica, MS stop, TAZ came home for a couple of days and then made a non-stop trip to the last stop on the tour in Panama City Beach, FL.  Overall TAZ logged 4,000 miles, averaged around 13MPG and only used a half a quart of oil in the process.   The Vintage Air worked well along with the tranny that was finished at 1:00 AM prior to the day of departure.  Greg said getting there would not have been possible without the help of Larry (his tranny guy).