Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
04-08-2010, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 17,115
Re: Looking for DYNO results on a stock 1969 L78
Rob,
I had a '69 Camaro SS convertible L-78 that I had Bob Harris at Camaro Specialties completely restore. I had him send the engine to his engine shop for a complete stock re-build, still at...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
04-07-2010, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 58,633
Re: Least Favorite Color?
My cars are white and orange, not the colors I would pick for sure. I love the loud colors such as Lemon Twist, Sassy Grass, Grabber Blue, Grabber Green, Hugger Orange, Rallye Green, Daytona Yellow,...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
03-27-2010, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,103
Re: Corvette LT1 Debut?
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You're saying there was a strike in the spring of 69 which affected 69 model year Corvette production? Was the Corvette the only car affected by the strike? Not being argumentative, just...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
03-26-2010, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,103
Re: Corvette LT1 Debut?
Delorean had become GM of Chevrolet division, because of the spring strike, Chevrolet had a lot of unfilled orders for Corvettes and Delorean decided to fill those orders rather than send them back,...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
03-25-2010, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,103
Re: Corvette LT1 Debut?
The 1970 LT-1 Corvette along with all other optioned Corvettes began in January 1970. I just looked at one with a trim tag date of January 17.
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
03-10-2010, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,493
Re: New Project 70 LT-1 Corvette
Very nice looking Laguna Grey coupe. I'm very partial to the styling of the coupe, it's just has the sexiest body lines of any American muscle car. Your wife is pretty lucky to have such a vehicle to...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
02-04-2010, 01:20 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,149
Re: Chambered exhaust
When I had my L78 Camaro SS convertible restored at Bob Harris's Camaro Specialties in East Aurora, NY in 2001, I was looking at buying his Fathom Green, green interior COPO Camaro, with Canadian...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
01-28-2010, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,165
Re: Muncie
Muncie transmissions started using the suffix letters in October 1968 for the '69 model year. So that April 1969 case should have had the suffix C on it and it would have been a course spline style....
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Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale
01-25-2010, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,914
Re: ZL1/L88 198 intake, NOS 074 heads
Kurt,
The last year these heads were cast was 1976. I've had several sets and have done quite a bit of research on the 3946074 heads, especially since I own the cars these came on from the...
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Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale
01-25-2010, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,914
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Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale
01-24-2010, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,914
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Forum: COPO - United States
08-10-2009, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 138
Views: 168,922
Re: latest Jim M. Chevy records rumor
Jim and I have talked about the Corvette records he has located. He is working on gaining possession of them and they do exist for the years we would like. I am not in need of them as I have original...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
07-03-2009, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 111
Views: 89,380
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
05-26-2009, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 14,593
Re: Is this a rebody?
I believe the original posters question, is this a rebody? I would answer this as being pretty damn close! A collectible vehicle with that much extensive structural damage wouldn't have much appeal...
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Forum: Supercars/Musclecars-For Sale
05-07-2009, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,904
Re: 1967 Corvette 400hp Tri-Power Convertible
That wording is used on all the '67,'68,&'69 L-68 optioned Corvettes. Remember that the L-36, L-68 engines were the same except the marketing use of the tri-power carburation. These engines are...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
05-06-2009, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 30,114
Re: Reproduction Documentation
I've met and spoken with Jim Clemens at the Corvettes @ Carlisle meet. I know that he buys original documentation pieces, and they are pricey, but he does come across some valuable paperwork, that...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
05-01-2009, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,130
Re: Mystery of the ZL/X
They really were a complete packaged option. Most LS6 Corvettes were M22 ordered [122 out of 130], also came with MA-6 [heavy duty dual plate clutch assembly] and magnetic pulse transistorized...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
04-30-2009, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,130
Re: Mystery of the ZL/X
Actually, the 1971 LS6 Corvette engine option is a direct result of Duntov wanting to keep the Corvette as the flagship performance vehicle in the Chevrolet lineup. This option was derived from...
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Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale
04-28-2009, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,997
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
04-26-2009, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 35,175
Re: Significant 1969 Muscle Cars
The single year criteria is going to keep the Boss 429 Mustang out, as well. The SS Hurst AMX is a single 1969 year entry, however the S/C Rambler is a single year model also.
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
04-25-2009, 03:05 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 56,105
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
03-03-2009, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,085
Re: Late 512 blocks
When viewing the cylinder case (engine block) from the bottom, if the cylinder bores have large reliefs at the bottom, that engine case (block) was designed for a 454. Those reliefs are for clearance...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
02-28-2009, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,563
Re: looks are deceiving L-71
The engine was pulled by the original owner and a small block stuck into it. This original engine was mounted on an engine stand in the garage of the owner when he died and in need of a repair from a...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
02-26-2009, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,563
Re: looks are deceiving L-71
Bill,
A friend of mine went to view this car last week. He was interested in it, so he asked me to take a look. At first glance it appears nice, like a survivor quality car. The undercarriage...
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Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted
01-25-2009, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 887
WTB 1970 LS-7 PISTONS
Would like to purchase NOS '70 LS-7 pistons. Let me know what you might have available. Thanks.
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