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Marty,

Nice car. I'm curious about a couple things. Do you recall ever seeing black stripes on the car? Did your dad ever say anything about a repaint? I can't tell by the engine compartment shot, is there a drive belt around the A.I.R. pump? It looks like the original diverter with no hoses attached to it. Just curious, really nice ride.

JB

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JB,

The car did not come with stripes. I put headers on the car about 15 years ago, but I thankfully kept the original exhaust manifolds and smog set up. They are tucked away nicely in my basement.

Thank you for the compliments.

I just saw the motor, and I would LOVE to have it, however, I just dumped money into my Viper, and I have 3 kids that will all be off to college in the upcoming years. I hate priorities sometimes!!! Someday I hope to have the original block sitting in the car though.

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Very cool car and story.

Vipers are cool but LS6's rock. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

Dump the Viper to pay for the original engine. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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I agree. (and I own a Viper!) https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Great looking car. If it were me, I'd find a way to re-unite the original motor to the car. Hopefully you can work out some sort of deal with the engine owner. Good luck.
Chris

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Maybe he would be interested in a partial trade for the engine that is currently in the car? I imagine it is a CE block. That would be better for his 69 Camaro anyway. He would even be able to drive the car to see how it ran.


Jason

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Thanks everyone, Jason, I thought about seeing if he would want to trade shortblocks(with me throwing in some cash of course). I will have to wait and see.

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Love the story about the car being your dads. Sell the viper and get that engine. I know the car will never be for sale but it would increase the value of the chevelle by a large margin.

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Hi Marty,

Glad to see you found this website https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

I'm sure you're very fond of your Viper - but this is a one in a million opportunity presenting itself here https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif There are many, many people who would give their left you-know-what to be in the situation you're in right now...unless the engine owner is looking for stupid money, I'd make it happen https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif Time is NOT your friend right now....these opportunities have a way of disappearing if the right course of action is not pursued in a timely manner.

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Bill,

I was registered here, but hadn't visited in quite some time! I sent you a pm also.

Thanks Bill!