Bob McDorman show 1975

[60sStuff]

I dug out some old photos of that day and took pics of the pics.

OK Corvette experts, chime in.

First two pics,
What in the world is this GM contraption.
Looks to be an FI unit with a blower ?
Is that a smart phone in the pocket. LOL.

Third pic,
Another FI that’s been augmented ?

Last two photos,
Corvette being judged.
Does anyone recognize the guy in the white t-shirt in both photos? He looks familiar.

PS, what year did the “Repro” (non factory) Teakwood Wheel originate?

Chris.

[Lee Stewart]

https://i.postimg.cc/QMSJ1BD6/1.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/tTMdvLYW/a.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/05hFb4cz/s.jpg (https://postimg.cc/K4rJW0Xb)

C1 rochester fuel injected supercharged BOCAR

[60sStuff]

Lee Stewart,

Imagine popping the hood and seeing this. WOW.

Thank you for posting that information and photos.

How many of these units were built?

Chris.

[Stefano]

Very Kool!

[Lee Stewart]

Not just any supercharger, though. His 451 Roots-style unit was originally designed by none other than Zora Duntov and John Dolza. (The latter was the engineer also known for developing the first fuel-injection system on a ’57 Corvette, which made the 283hp, 283cid small-block the first production engine in the world to boast 1 hp per cubic inch). However, it was GM engineers John Camden and Lou Cuttitta who made this feisty air pump work on an actual car back in the late ’50s. Apparently five prototypes were built, and only two were ever installed on cars for testing.

https://www.corvetteshopsandiego.com/1958-corvette-supercharger-build.html

[Bill Pritchard]

"Tested on work order April 2 1957"

Perhaps as a response to the supercharged 57 Thunderbirds???? Pretty cool stuff!

[Lee Stewart]

Supposedly it boosted the 283/283 HP up to 360

[napa68]

[Is that David Burroughs?


QUOTE=60sStuff;1527978]I dug out some old photos of that day and took pics of the pics.

OK Corvette experts, chime in.

First two pics,
What in the world is this GM contraption.
Looks to be an FI unit with a blower ?
Is that a smart phone in the pocket. LOL.

Third pic,
Another FI that’s been augmented ?

Last two photos,
Corvette being judged.
Does anyone recognize the guy in the white t-shirt in both photos? He looks familiar.

PS, what year did the “Repro” (non factory) Teakwood Wheel originate?

Chris.[/QUOTE]

[Lee Stewart]

https://i.postimg.cc/6pFvj08S/5.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w1cM3Dcc)

[RPOLS3]

I agree Tim - looks like David Burroughs to me too.

[BJCHEV396]

Great pics and info! Thanks for sharing!

[jeffschevelle]

That's a wild piece of equipment!

But if you were going to go to all the trouble and cost to restore it and get it into running condition and into a 1958 (I assume) Corvette, then why would you not use factory (or at least period correct) peripheral items like radiator, hoses, clamps, oil fill cap, etc. etc.??????? Sort of ruins the presentation to see a bunch of online Rock Auto parts stuck under the hood with that rare piece.

[JoeC]

dual air meter unit sort of looks like a tunnel ram

[Starship]

Not D.B.

[60sStuff]

I stumbled onto these old photos today.
This customized ‘65 396 Black on Silver coupe was on display at this ‘75 Bob McDorman show.

This Corvette was owned by my buddy (Bob Smith) good friend. Darn I can’t recall the owners name.
If anyone reads this and recognizes this Day 2+ Black Custom Vette chime in.

Thanks.