The Official Hot Rod Thread

[churchmouse]

Is that a Dart and a swinger.....???

 

[RustyHornet]

I thought we needed a bump.

I was driving around in a red 427 Vette this morning. Trying to get the brake pads seated. Note to self: bolt on parts aren't always bolt on..... Pictures later.

 

[RustyHornet]

Three pedals, side pipes and a big block, what more could you ask for?

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Very cool. I'm not much of a convertible guy though.

 

[RustyHornet]

Very cool. I'm not much of a convertible guy though.

I used to say the same thing, until I owned one . I will agree I don't care for convertible C2 corvettes.

 

[Leadeye]

Great looking Vette!

 

[churchmouse]

Unicorn car..........1967 vette coupe. Green with a white stinger and black interior. 427/435 tri-power 4 speed with knock offs and side pipes.

 

[RustyHornet]

Today was the first time I've driven one of those. Pretty cool looking out over the dash and seeing those fenders...

 

[churchmouse]

Just left the shop.
Bed is setting on the frame checking tire clearance. Wide steelies in the back and stockers in the front.
Love the wide whites.

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[RustyHornet]

Looks good, but you may want to edit or remove that second pic! Wouldn't want a mod to ban you!

 

[churchmouse]

Looks good, but you may want to edit or remove that second pic! Wouldn't want a mod to ban you!

.....good catch. I have been looking at those signs so long I no longer see them.

 

[RustyHornet]

.....good catch. I have been looking at those signs so long I no longer see them.

On a more peace love and friendly note. Got the dash in the RR this morning. Now time to finish the wiring and install the column.

 

[rhino]

Is that pretty much stock configuration for the engine?

What is the net horsepower on the ol' dyno?

Three pedals, side pipes and a big block, what more could you ask for?

 

[gregkl]

Three pedals, side pipes and a big block, what more could you ask for?

Hey, move that "plastic" car and let us see the Camaro! Just kidding. I like both Chevy's. I am partial to the '67 Vette but I'd be thrilled to own a '66.

 

[RustyHornet]

Is that pretty much stock configuration for the engine?

What is the net horsepower on the ol' dyno?

As far as I'm aware this one appears stock, I have no idea what's inside of it. When the factory rated them, they used numbers at a lower RPM for insurance purposes. It makes more than 425. At the wheels, I don't have a clue.

 

[RustyHornet]

Hey, move that "plastic" car and let us see the Camaro! Just kidding. I like both Chevy's. I am partial to the '67 Vette but I'd be thrilled to own a '66.

Pictures of that Camaro are posted up thread aways, as well as the 67 Corvette next to this one that you can't see.

 

[churchmouse]

On a more peace love and friendly note. Got the dash in the RR this morning. Now time to finish the wiring and install the column.

Are you going to Dynamat the entire floor..??

 

[gregkl]

Pictures of that Camaro are posted up thread aways, as well as the 67 Corvette next to this one that you can't see.

Thanks. I went back and found them. It looks like you do good work and have a thriving business. Glad to see it if that's accurate. I'd love to stop by your shop sometime when I travel through Fort Wayne.

 

[rhino]

As far as I'm aware this one appears stock, I have no idea what's inside of it. When the factory rated them, they used numbers at a lower RPM for insurance purposes. It makes more than 425. At the wheels, I don't have a clue.

Yeah, but back then they were rated in gross HP. I doubt if it comes close to 425 HP net, unless they've made some significant enhancements!

 

[RustyHornet]

Thanks. I went back and found them. It looks like you do good work and have a thriving business. Glad to see it if that's accurate. I'd love to stop by your shop sometime when I travel through Fort Wayne.

Hit me up if you're up this way sometime.