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Old 07-16-2013, 04:42 PM
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in 1966 chevy had a "heavy duty" 427 engine which was a L-88 bottom end with cast iron heads
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Originally Posted by PAmotorman
in 1966 chevy had a "heavy duty" 427 engine which was a L-88 bottom end with cast iron heads
By any chance do you have a source for this information? Thank you!
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Old 07-19-2013, 12:49 PM
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By any chance do you have a source for this information? Thank you!
See Post #98
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Old 07-19-2013, 01:25 PM
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See Post #98
Yes, thank you, I had seen that post...great information. Certainly a document of which the "naysayers" should take notice! I have made a copy and it's now filed...Thank you!
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Originally Posted by Smooth66
By any chance do you have a source for this information? Thank you!
a friend had a big tank coupe with the HD engine
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Originally Posted by PAmotorman
a friend had a big tank coupe with the HD engine
Great...what color was the car?
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Originally Posted by Smooth66
Great...what color was the car?
metallic blue and is still here in the pittsburgh area
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Old 07-20-2013, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by PAmotorman
metallic blue and is still here in the pittsburgh area
Great to see the car if you ever get photos!
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From Kevin Suydam's site for his collection:

http://corvettes-musclecars.com/gall...+Brake+Tanker/

http://corvettes-musclecars.com/gall...+M22+Big+Tank/
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Old 07-24-2013, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by WYD OPN
Does anyone know what magazine and month of 1966 the HD427 article noted on the photo site is found in?
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i have a 427 HD parts list but i am not allowed to post attachments here.
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Originally Posted by PAmotorman
i have a 427 HD parts list but i am not allowed to post attachments here.
That sounds interesting...you can call me at 866-931-3201. Thanks!
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Old 07-24-2013, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by PAmotorman
i have a 427 HD parts list but i am not allowed to post attachments here.
Maybe post a summary list?

Personally, I'm referring to these ~14 '66 HD 427 as "Pre-L88s".
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Originally Posted by WYD OPN
Maybe post a summary list?

Personally, I'm referring to these ~14 '66 HD 427 as "Pre-L88s".
there is 4 pages and i am a 2 finger typest so that is out.
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Originally Posted by PAmotorman
there is 4 pages and i am a 2 finger typest so that is out.
Hi, sorry I missed your call yesterday. My staff had no idea I had given you my number and so may have seemed a little "lost". I notice you didn't leave a number...my cell number is 402.990.9990. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by PAmotorman
there is 4 pages and i am a 2 finger typest so that is out.
LOL. Fair enough.

If you don't consider the info as a closely-guarded secret, I'd glady PM my e-mail for you to send me a copy.
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Originally Posted by aworks
With KyleDallas. I talked to Dick in PA. We where standing in front of Kevin Mackays 66. What would Dick have to gain by making this up? Also there was an RPO# in 66 for the L88. It's in the AIM. I copied the eng. details from Kevins car for my GS roadster. I talked to Kevin early one moring when he was pulling the cover off the car. He let me take very detailed pics.

Heres two pics. The first is Kevins car the second is my car. I had to make the hood and air box for this car.
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I have a DVD interview with Dick and Jim Gessener...it will be "revealed" to the hobby at the appropriate time! Great threads one and all!!
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''SHARING THE HOBBY'', that's what life in vintage Corvettes is all about. JAN HYDE and I created the REGISTRY OF CORVETTE RACE CARS for that very reason. Why should I take knowledge to the grave?
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Old 07-26-2013, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by jimgessner
''SHARING THE HOBBY'', that's what life in vintage Corvettes is all about. JAN HYDE and I created the REGISTRY OF CORVETTE RACE CARS for that very reason. Why should I take knowledge to the grave?
Jim, both Jan and yourself deserve all the positive comments that anyone could ever articulate.

So many thanks for all you have done.

Sincere thanks

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Old 07-26-2013, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Vette Daddy
Jim, both Jan and yourself deserve all the positive comments that anyone could ever articulate.

So many thanks for all you have done.

Sincere thanks

Brett Henderson
1988 Corvette Challenge Car #98 - Registry of Corvette Race Cars
Ditto to Brett's comments...many, many thanks!!
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