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Apr 16, 2009 | 10:29 PM

COPO

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From: Taft TN

54 Project

54 project with a little of the old and little of the new.

Apr 16, 2009 | 10:48 PM

53 Blue Flame

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Man, that is soooo gorgeous.

Apr 16, 2009 | 10:51 PM

midyearvette

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From: columbus oh

incredible!....

Apr 16, 2009 | 10:54 PM

Dan Hampton

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That will be a real sleeper when done. Great idea.

Apr 16, 2009 | 11:25 PM

54greg

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Wow! Not quite my 235 straight six. Beautiful job.

Apr 16, 2009 | 11:31 PM

COPO

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Burning Brakes

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Originally Posted by 54greg

Wow! Not quite my 235 straight six. Beautiful job.

No Sir..Its a 427 making 600 hp

Apr 17, 2009 | 12:28 AM

groovyjay

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Looks awesome! Can I have it?

Apr 17, 2009 | 12:59 AM

3JsVette

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WOW! Very nice idea.

Can't wait to see more. Keep the pictures coming.

Apr 17, 2009 | 10:52 AM

OldKarz

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From: On the bank of the Columbia River..... Washington State

That is cool! Very well done.

Apr 17, 2009 | 11:27 AM

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ml1955

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Hee-hee! That will catch a few off guard at stop lights! Not that you'd ever be involved in that kind of nonsense.... When my '55 had a very nicely built 350 and trans, I used to shock a few Camaro and Firebird owners in the '80's... They laugh and give me a nod at a stop light and I'd leave 'em standing still. Now that I have a 265,I miss the 350 tricked out.At 600 HP with that chassis, you'll fly!

Apr 17, 2009 | 11:34 AM

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gscott

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From: huron ohio

Super !! Keep the pic comming.

Gary

Apr 17, 2009 | 04:38 PM

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Duntov 54

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Cool!

Keep us updated on the progress

Apr 17, 2009 | 08:09 PM

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COPO

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Burning Brakes

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And will weight in a around 2300 pounds. i think it will be a blast myself.

Apr 18, 2009 | 02:33 PM

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Loren Smith

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Very nice, especially love the Rochester EFI. Has Bill seen this unit? You should compare notes:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...fi-reborn.html

Apr 21, 2009 | 06:24 PM

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COPO

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Originally Posted by Loren59

Very nice, especially love the Rochester EFI. Has Bill seen this unit? You should compare notes:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...fi-reborn.html

dont kno if he has seen it. checked his out and looks good. A few differences in line routing. Trying to hid the lines under the plenum. he did not modds to the intake..but this one had to have some work for the 427 plus the dart heads.

Apr 21, 2009 | 06:56 PM

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SMOKINGJOE

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From: LONG ISLAND NY

Apr 21, 2009 | 09:12 PM

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Low Rider

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From: Rochester Hills Michigan

That is gonna be one sharp ride........Keep the photos coming

Apr 21, 2009 | 11:34 PM

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darguy

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From: Cortes Island, BC

Super keen combo of old/new. I like it, indeed.

Sep 29, 2009 | 09:01 PM

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COPO

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Been in the corner for a couple months. Going to be spending some time to get this going in the right direction. Making custom hood latches along with plungers. Installing C5 pedals with hydroboost. It will be one of a kind hot rod.