The Hitman returns to the track

[sYc]

Got the Hitman up and going finally and took her to the track Sunday. Basic 355 SBC, glide with a lots of gear (6.15). Rob went with me to help sort things out, but not really much we had to do.

Ran several 6.70s (1/8 mile), 60’s in the mid 1.4 range and MPH 100-101. Well pleased for first time out. I would say 6.50s are possible, once we get the suspension set up and I learn how the best way to launch and where to shift.

Got lots of thumbs up and “cool race car”. Everyone was all about how it wasn’t a newly built race built to replicate the nostalgia look, but a real life purpose built racecar from the past.

Really cool to put a true "barn find" back on the track, where she belongs. Cannot wait until next year to take her to some nostalgia events.

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[markinnaples]

Love it, great car, congrats.

[sYc]

Sitting in shop.



Photo from back in the day, headed to the track. Looks like running in Modified Eliminator class, where many of the early Vettes ran.

[ZL1_COPO_65]

That is AWESOME!

[MosportGreen66]

Neat car. Cool!

[PeteLeathersac]

Cool update, bet the car feels better now too!
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~ Pete

[mockingbird812]

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[COPO CARTEL]

Way to go Tom and Rob. Need for speed. Congrats

[Salvatore]

Lookin good! Put the gear changer back in. Need that 50lb flywheel to hear those revs and see those 70's-80's style launches.

Great car!

[Schonyenko2]

Way cool!!