American Muscle Showroom (post your pics!) | Page 40 | FerrariChat

American Muscle Showroom (post your pics!)

Discussion in 'American Muscle' started by rob lay, Oct 28, 2008.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 40 of 45
  1. Tenney

    Tenney F1 Rookie
    Consultant

    Feb 21, 2001
    4,106
    #976 Tenney, Aug 29, 2021
    ForzaV12, Edward 96GTS, AtSomePoint and 4 others like this.
  2. Face76

    Face76 F1 World Champ
    Rossa Subscribed

    Aug 21, 2006
    11,710
    The Other Oz
    Full Name:
    M Wilborn
    #977 Face76, Aug 30, 2021
    BJK and Tenney like this.
  3. BJK

    BJK F1 Rookie

    Jul 18, 2014
    4,789
    CT
    #978 BJK, Sep 1, 2021
    ralfabco likes this.
  4. Face76

    Face76 F1 World Champ
    Rossa Subscribed

    Aug 21, 2006
    11,710
    The Other Oz
    Full Name:
    M Wilborn
    #979 Face76, Sep 1, 2021
  5. afwrench

    afwrench Formula Junior

    Nov 24, 2004
    593
    NY
    Full Name:
    Mike
    #980 afwrench, Sep 1, 2021
    Tell that kid in #964 to put some shoes on and start driving what I hope is a stick! Mike
     
  6. of2worlds

    of2worlds F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 6, 2004
    16,474
    ON
    Full Name:
    CH
    #981 of2worlds, Sep 1, 2021
    Last edited: Sep 1, 2021
    sorry I didn't see your comments linked to the 1965 Corvette picture before now, @Face76 and Eric R, the 1965 Corvette had a specially built LS7 motor that replaced the 1965 Corvette engine. The motor was backed up by a modified M40 Turbo 400 3 speed automatic transmission that was also not 'factory' on a 1965 Corvette. Fred worked with some General Motors of Canada factory engineers to modify the M40 transmission for racing use.
    To back up a bit the LS7 motor was first run in a repo 1970 1/2 Camaro Z28. That Camaro ran about 11.15 in the quarter mile using an M40 automatic. The Camaro was modified with fiberglass front fenders and a fiberglass L88 style hood. The shocks and springs were also modified for racing.
    Back in 1968 Fred purchased a new 1969 Z28 Camaro but that 302 motor eventually blew up. He had better luck with big block cars and ordered a new 1969 Chevelle with the 427 425HP motor and the M40 automatic transmission. The 1969 Chevelle and 1970 1/2 Camaro mentioned are pictured below>

    Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login

    Years later Fred found a Hugger Orange 1969 Chevelle with the 427 425HP motor and an M22 HD 4 speed transmission documented with the General Motors of Canada shipping records to.
     
    ForzaV12, 375+ and Tenney like this.
  7. jimmyb

    jimmyb Formula 3

    Dec 26, 2005
    1,910
    Charlotte, N.C.
    Full Name:
    James Bookout
    #982 jimmyb, Sep 1, 2021
    Last edited: Sep 1, 2021
    ForzaV12, normv, DIGMAN52 and 3 others like this.
  8. Dingoman

    Dingoman Rookie

    Jan 8, 2017
    16
    Spain
    #983 Dingoman, Sep 21, 2021
    Monaro Power from downunder
     
  9. Ak Jim

    Ak Jim F1 Veteran
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Dec 23, 2007
    8,496
    North Pole AK
    #984 Ak Jim, Sep 22, 2021
    Was really considering trading in my first gen CTSV for one of these but didn’t want payments and was also looking to buy an airplane.
     
  10. jimmyb

    jimmyb Formula 3

    Dec 26, 2005
    1,910
    Charlotte, N.C.
    Full Name:
    James Bookout
    #985 jimmyb, Sep 22, 2021
    ^^^
    Well, the SS is appreciated now, 4 years after they went out of production...2017 SS's are going for the original MSRP ($50K) now...
     
  11. BJK

    BJK F1 Rookie

    Jul 18, 2014
    4,789
    CT
    #986 BJK, Oct 5, 2021
    werewolf, Phil~ and of2worlds like this.
  12. 375+

    375+ F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Dec 28, 2005
    12,048
    #987 375+, Oct 20, 2021
    white out, NYC Fred, Jeronimo GTO and 5 others like this.
  13. of2worlds

    of2worlds F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 6, 2004
    16,474
    ON
    Full Name:
    CH
    #988 of2worlds, Oct 20, 2021
    Another famous Corvette in London arrived in 1962 for the Earls Court auto show. This 1963 Corvette coupe was serial number 23 for that year. Originally ordered by General Motors of Canada for European shows the Corvette failed on it's very first London assignment.
    This Corvette started life in May 1962 as a Shop Order car with just an un-numbered body and chassis to build a complete pilot car with. This 1963 Corvette coupe as a result was a custom build and has many unique hand made parts. Unfortunately the engine used was a 1959 283 instead of the new 327 360HP Fuel Injection motor. That detail would prove to be this special 1963 Corvette's downfall. When General Motors of Canada executives at the show discovered this mistake the Corvette was pulled before the press preview and replaced by a second 1963 Corvette coupe from another show in Europe that featured the new 'as advertised' 327 Fuel Injection motor. Finally in January 1963 the Shop Order Corvette was registered in the UK for street use; still with it's rare 283 motor. This Corvette was later sold by General Motors to a UK customer.

    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
    Island Time, white out, INTMD8 and 3 others like this.
  14. Eric R

    Eric R F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 19, 2014
    5,398
    The Woodlands, Tx
    Full Name:
    Eric R.
    #989 Eric R, Oct 20, 2021
    VAF84, carguyjohn350, white out and 6 others like this.
  15. INTMD8

    INTMD8 F1 Veteran
    Owner

    Jun 10, 2007
    6,505
    Lake Villa IL
    #990 INTMD8, Oct 23, 2021
    It's been 2 years since I took this apart to rebuild. Went from a low compression 426ci slug to-

    438ci, 12.4-1 compression, Holley EFI, coyote coil on plug, E85/Flex fuel.

     
    Tenney, Randy R, JOEV and 2 others like this.
  16. 375+

    375+ F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Dec 28, 2005
    12,048
    #991 375+, Oct 24, 2021
    Bad*ss!
     
    of2worlds and INTMD8 like this.
  17. of2worlds

    of2worlds F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 6, 2004
    16,474
    ON
    Full Name:
    CH
    #992 of2worlds, Oct 24, 2021
    'BLACK PLATE' car. Has that thing got a HEMI!?!?! :cool:
     
    INTMD8 and 375+ like this.
  18. INTMD8

    INTMD8 F1 Veteran
    Owner

    Jun 10, 2007
    6,505
    Lake Villa IL
    #993 INTMD8, Oct 27, 2021
    Ran it on the chassis dyno today.. It's a blast on the street. Not giving up at 7600 rpm but don't feel like bumping the limiter to 8000... just yet.

    Image Unavailable, Please Login



     
    white out, ForzaV12, 375+ and 3 others like this.
  19. Alex HH

    Alex HH Karting

    Dec 11, 2021
    81
    Zhuhai (China)
    Full Name:
    Alexis H
    #994 Alex HH, Dec 13, 2021
    Hey there, just joined the Forum after purchasing my 458 Speciale.

    I believe I saw my first Stingray ever at Corvette World Houston back in 2008. It was my first day in the US, and I set a target for it.

    Took me 10 years ish and I eventually got this angry C3 Stingray 71 (LS6 454, rebuilt and bored 487, 592HP @596Nm) in Lamborghini Dallas, TX then shipped it to my parent's barn in the South West of France where I was planning to enjoy it on my summer return trips.. Then Covid happened.

    Got my dad to spin it around until I can go back (I'm based in South China). A bit tricky to run over there, since it needs quite some high octane fuel which isn't common in the region. But always a fun ride.

    Cheers !

    Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
    VAF84, italiafan, Phil~ and 8 others like this.
  20. of2worlds

    of2worlds F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 6, 2004
    16,474
    ON
    Full Name:
    CH
    #995 of2worlds, Dec 13, 2021
    That is a wild looking C3 Corvette you have! I bet it sounds even better.
    Congrats on the 458 Speciale; a very desirable Ferrari after so many models have all gone to the turbo motors...
     
    Alex HH likes this.
  21. Alex HH

    Alex HH Karting

    Dec 11, 2021
    81
    Zhuhai (China)
    Full Name:
    Alexis H
    #996 Alex HH, Dec 13, 2021
    Thanks ! It's a "bit" wider than the original ;)
    And it does sound great. Quite not the Ferrari high pitch, but a different kind of pleasure.

    Here's for the sound :



     
    VAF84, italiafan, JOEV and 2 others like this.
  22. of2worlds

    of2worlds F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 6, 2004
    16,474
    ON
    Full Name:
    CH
    #997 of2worlds, Dec 13, 2021
    C'est Magnifique!
     
    italiafan and Alex HH like this.
  23. ForzaV12

    ForzaV12 Formula 3

    Sep 15, 2006
    1,818
    Laguna Niguel
    Full Name:
    Steve
    #998 ForzaV12, Dec 14, 2021
    BJK, rob, of2worlds and 2 others like this.
  24. white out

    white out Formula 3

    Mar 3, 2010
    1,229
    #999 white out, Dec 27, 2021
    italiafan, ForzaV12, Phil~ and 3 others like this.
  25. Richard Frankie

    Richard Frankie Rookie

    Jun 29, 2019
    19
    Full Name:
    Richard Frankie
    #1000 Richard Frankie, Dec 28, 2021
    italiafan, Phil~ and of2worlds like this.
Page 40 of 45

Share This Page