454 Engine
02-07-2015, 12:45 PM
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454 Engine
I was emphatically told by a retired doctor that he owns a 1967 corvette, that he bought new and still has it, that came with a 454 engine. I told him that 427ci engines were the largest that came from factory in 1967 corvette. He said that there were just a few with 454ci engines came out. Can anyone confirm this? I think he's a little bit of a BSter and really don't even think he has a corvette, as he told me it is on loan to the Bowling Green corvette museum.
02-07-2015, 12:49 PM
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454 did not come out until the 1970 model year. and I think it was not until mid production. I guess his car is made out of metal too
02-07-2015, 01:01 PM
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I think your perception of the Dr as a BS artist is probably correct. No 454's in 67 and no such car on display at the Museum.
02-07-2015, 02:14 PM
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Didn't happen.
My wife's aunt is absolutely positive that she got a brand new Ford Mustang when they were introduced in 1954.
My wife's aunt is absolutely positive that she got a brand new Ford Mustang when they were introduced in 1954.
02-07-2015, 11:32 PM
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I was emphatically told by a retired doctor that he owns a 1967 corvette, that he bought new and still has it, that came with a 454 engine. I told him that 427ci engines were the largest that came from factory in 1967 corvette. He said that there were just a few with 454ci engines came out. Can anyone confirm this? I think he's a little bit of a BSter and really don't even think he has a corvette, as he told me it is on loan to the Bowling Green corvette museum.
Hopefully you don't find a 327/300 HP engine sitting in there when you look.
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02-08-2015, 06:56 AM
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02-08-2015, 10:10 AM
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I was emphatically told by a retired doctor that he owns a 1967 corvette, that he bought new and still has it, that came with a 454 engine. I told him that 427ci engines were the largest that came from factory in 1967 corvette. He said that there were just a few with 454ci engines came out. Can anyone confirm this? I think he's a little bit of a BSter and really don't even think he has a corvette, as he told me it is on loan to the Bowling Green corvette museum.
02-08-2015, 10:50 AM
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Ask to see the car. Then look at the engine pad and take down the numbers. Also the cylinder case casting number and date. That should tell the story of what he has and if it is original to the car.
Hopefully you don't find a 327/300 HP engine sitting in there when you look.
Larry
Hopefully you don't find a 327/300 HP engine sitting in there when you look.
Larry
02-08-2015, 12:12 PM
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02-08-2015, 02:25 PM
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