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dustinm wrote: Fri Feb 19, 2021 6:54 pm

rabiddawg wrote: Fri Feb 19, 2021 4:28 pm 81 corvette, zz4 clone with a bit more cam, 700r4, frame off restoration, fiberglass front and rear bumpers.

Oh, and I made it a convertible. Big mistake.

Why dont you like it as a convertible? Ive worked on a few and the only ones I like to drive are convertibles.

It’s too darn hot or cold in Louisiana to enjoy. Only a few perfect days. Too windy at 80 mph; I had a nice stereo in it but took it out because I couldn’t enjoy it. I use ear buds now.

I could put a top on it but then I would want ac and heat.

I really need to sell it or upgrade the rear end and go racing!

Ok so my lastest build is a 1967 Camaro RS that I SS trimmed.
Daily driver with mild 350/t350 transmission/ 2600 stall and a 3:73 .
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Some of my early days camaros when I put Superchargers on everything.
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And some just carried away so you can only Race them.

Did someone say drag cars next?? Post em up!!

cmattj wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:52 am Ok so my lastest build is a 1967 Camaro RS that I SS trimmed.
Daily driver with mild 350/t350 transmission/ 2600 stall and a 3:73 .
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Some of my early days camaros when I put Superchargers on everything.
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And some just carried away so you can only Race them.

Did someone say drag cars next?? Post em up!!

Yep!
Matt and I go way back even before #FarCon marine. I was his crew chief back in the day! Here's 1 of our rides!

Also this is my Corango. It just fits in the garage with a few adjustments!

HAhaa! In my world a "drag car" has a little different connotation..

Big Block Power wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:16 am Yep!
Matt and I go way back even before #FarCon marine. I was his crew chief back in the day! Here's 1 of our rides!

Also this is my Corango. It just fits in the garage with a few adjustments!

Corango..
Actually not a bad look. Not as cool as Marks BMW wing but it’s purposefull.

Ytmsn wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:26 am HAhaa! In my world a "drag car" has a little different connotation..

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Depending on your world .. the tires or heel you choose can make all the difference in a “Drag Race”
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cmattj wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:34 am

Ytmsn wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:26 am HAhaa! In my world a "drag car" has a little different connotation..

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Depending on your world .. the tires or heel you choose can make all the difference in a “Drag Race”
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On my God that's priceless!
Here goes this thread,

Ok in my older years I was more of a bike guy.
Here are a few.
HD vrod tuned a bit.
Aprilia, Triumph 955i
And a picture of 2 of my HS employees build at HS. I thought they deserved a shout out!
Then to bring it back to boating with t5billion this fast piece of work. Brings back memories of a certain thing!

That's funny Matt! It's all about perspective!

Just like the motorcycle thing BB. I've owned a lot of bikes over the years, but never a crotch rocket. I'm more into getting dirty. Of course riding dirt bikes ever since I could pick one up has a lot of influence, but now that I'm older I really like riding an adventure bike down the back roads with the ability to take the lesser traveled track from time to time. These are just a few .

Recently I was afraid we might get called to the principals office, so to get back on track...

Working for Barrett-Jackson I get to see some really cool cars sometimes. Sometimes they're so nice they don't even seem real! I got word that we'll be selling Carol Shelby's original Super Snake Cobra again in March!

I currently do not have a land toy (or water toy at the moment), but seeing these beautiful pics of Chevelles and the mention of Barrett-Jackson made me think of my grandfather and his love of racing and horsepower. He owned on small Chevrolet dealership in the 60s through early 80s. He was fortunate to get his hands on some really nice factory original hot rods. Several big block Chevelles and Camaros including an original 69 ZL1. I wasn’t around to see it in person but I remember the stories around it because he pulled the engine out and put in a race car. Makes me sick to think of what that car would be worth today. Oh well we all have that woulda coulda shoulda story. That apparently happened a lot back in the day when the mfg/dealer relationship actually meant something to NASCAR. I am old enough to have hung around the dealership as kid to get the love of muscle cars in my blood. You guys would be shocked at how many 6 and 7 figure old Chevys are in garages in po dunk eastern Kentucky. Below is a cool article with my grandfather and one of the prized Chevelles sold back in the day. I know the folks that tracked this car down. It’s kinda hard to read but a great story.

KY that's the best story ever! Way cool!

Kyboater wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:53 am He owned on small Chevrolet dealership in the 60s through early 80s. It’s kinda hard to read but a great story.

Great share, and great read! Man a copo with a l88 aluminum head 427. Yep those were the days!

It be like Cobalt offering the CS series with a 8.2HO.

Sorry I didn't own this but I still dream of it 4 years later. As I'm part of this great clique I went to Barrett Jackson and few times to visit my bestest buddy Yt and t5billion. This vehicle out of the 1000s of cars and trucks is still my fav. It sounded so great. It went for $150k.

Ytmsn wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:22 am Recently I was afraid we might get called to the principals office, so to get back on track...

Hey if you go to the principals office , would grab my packet of 1157s I left on his desk.