Brents 1969 SS Camaro Mckight Race Car RATS NEST

[brent396]

My new toy came out of Missouri had a 427 in it i was told. Its a X22 the rear is a dana .Need more info. Iam thinking it was Jack Mckight Car http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp198/SPIKEYZ0/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1637.png

[mockingbird812]

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[brent396]

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[brent396]

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[brent396]

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[cook_dw]

Nice... More pics!!! More Details!!!! http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/drink/popcorn-and-drink-smiley-emoticon.gif

[brent396]

It's on the way to my house now

[PeteLeathersac]

Way cool and C<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gifngrats Brent!
So another Rats Nest but no connection to the Harrell Nova?
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~ Pete

[MosportGreen66]

dude... you find them. Congrats. More details!

[scuncio]

Nice find.

[mr.4speed]

Amazing!!

[mr.4speed]

are those ansen super ground grabber traction bars?

[Fast67VelleN2O]

I knew someone here would finally end up with this Facebook car.

[8secchevelle]

Jack did have a red 427 camaro before he got the 68 hemi barracuda but don't remember the hill name , Jack used to own our local track in paducah ky. I will ask around about this Saturday at the track if anyone has info

[brent396]

Looking for David Mcknight and Russell Handley they will have info on this car

[Day2_69Z]

Brent,
That is a cool racecar find.
Is that a Lakewood bar I see ?

Real Orange car ?
427?

Could it be another COPO....
converted SS Car ??¿??

I hope you just clean &amp; detail it and add period race parts

[brent396]

I don't think it's a Lakewood orgianl color Olympic gold trying to figure if the car was a dealer 427 car thanks .Iam going to strip off all the paint and redo it put it all stock lol no way leave it ratty and old

[brent396]

ITS HOME http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp198/SPIKEYZ0/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1679.jpg

[brent396]

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[brent396]

Ron HILL was the mechanic who worked on it. There is a ramp truck that went with it someone else bought that matches the car

[mr.4speed]

that is so cool! any interior pics?

[Day2_69Z]

I have a MOROSO hood for that.
ZLX Style.
1 piece lift off.

[day2killa]

Amazing, I would love to find an old Long Island drag car.

[brent396]

The silver one black strips

[Day2_69Z]

Yes...silver &amp; black.
It has the original old school moroso card embossed in the gel coat.
Pretty nice 12 pound hood

[Salvatore]

Great find Brent-min. You are the King of finding old drag cars!

[brent396]

NCRS says the car came from Knowles Chevrolet - Olds

Porter Wagner Boulevard 8-557

West Plains, MO 65775 any info on this dealer

[dykstra]

Way cool find.

[SpaceLord]

Cool stuff.

[brent396]

I just found the owner and driver David McKnight talked to him he has pictures of the car .and some parts off the car stay tuned

[mockingbird812]

Nicely done Brent. We'll keep tuned in! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif

[brent396]

When the car was new it was gold then painted orange

[brent396]

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[brent396]

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[brent396]

More to come

[Tommy]

&quot;Scobey's Auto Parts Custom and speed equiptment&quot; on quarter panel was more than likely the speed shop in Poplar Bluff Missouri. I used to do some sales in Poplar Bluff at Body shops and If I remember correctly Mr Scobey of Scobey's Collision used to own a speed shop. I'd give them a call, probably get quite a bit of information from them.


Tommy

[bbbentley]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: brent396</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l346/brent1968/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160830_192928_zpsddvht3sc.jpg </div></div>
Digging this hood Brent. Any chance you can find one or replicate it? What are your plans on a hood? Use the one pictured in your &quot;as purchased&quot; pics? Just wondering. You mentioned &quot;loose parts&quot; that came with the car, thought maybe this hood survived. I have never seen another like it.

[brent396]

No hood I like it to thanks

[brent396]

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[brent396]

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[markinnaples]

Wow, some really great pics. What's with the launch and the door being open???

[bbbentley]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow, some really great pics. What's with the launch and the door being open??? </div></div>
I thought the same thing Mark when I saw that pic. Those SOBs twisted enough with the doors shut!

[brent396]

David Mcnight the driver told me the car went 6.00 in the 1/8 mile

[Salvatore]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow, some really great pics. What's with the launch and the door being open???</div></div>

The &quot;original&quot; Pro Stock guys used to do that alot n the old days. Was for show or they actually wanted to look at the tire track thru the rosin.
Grump used to do it back in the day.
That is match racin baby!

[markinnaples]

I get opening the door after the burn out, and I get backing up with the door open to stay in the groove, but having an open door on launch seems a little strange to me.

[Fast67VelleN2O]

Brent, what was the car originally? Did he say? Was is a 375hp car?

[brent396]

He caint rember thanks

[Fast67VelleN2O]

Awesome vintage photos!

[brent396]

Thanks matt

[Postsedan]

I see a Wise Speed Shop Shirt.....I use to buy all my speed parts at Wise when I lived on St. Louis area. Contact Wise Speed Shop....I believe they are still around....ask to speak with them....I am sure they remember the car. Ask if they have any contacts with the older street racers and or drivers.

I love Olympic Gold!

Dan

[brent396]

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[brent396]

New floors and Trunk pan getting started http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l346/brent1968/IMG_20170121_161625512_zps0s0klise.jpg

[day2killa]

Great thread, are you going full resto or keeping some of the patina? I personally would have a hard time painting over the original graphics.

[brent396]

No i not painting it at all just blending spots leaving the patina more work trying to save it than it would be to paint it though

[Hawkeye]

I can't wait to see some more progress pics of this one. I applaud you for keeping that paint. It will really help maintain the character of the car. Any pics of the ramp truck?

Thanks,

Marty

[cook_dw]

Love the approach.. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif