L-78 Drive & Pictures
03-11-2012, 09:18 PM
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L-78 Drive & Pictures
Finally found time to drive it and take some pictures. Now I see why you Corvette guys like these things. The only other very quick car I own is a 61 Superstock Plymouth that will give it a run but it can't be kept on the road at high speeds without considerable effort. These cars cut like a knife and drive nice when they are sorted out.
Below are some pictures. I included some of the Plymouth so you wouldn't have to visualize; the car always was a freak of nature. For what its worth, my Plymouth appears in a feature in the current (April) issue of Hemmings Motor News, I think page 62.
Dan
Below are some pictures. I included some of the Plymouth so you wouldn't have to visualize; the car always was a freak of nature. For what its worth, my Plymouth appears in a feature in the current (April) issue of Hemmings Motor News, I think page 62.
Dan
03-11-2012, 09:25 PM
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Very nice 396 Vette! But I gotta' tell ya', I'm all over luvin' that ugliest of ugly Plymouth. That body style was least liked. I say that with no disrespect. What a sleeper setup with that cross ram manifold/carb setup. That's a 413 ci right? Sweet with that push button drive. Always loved those early go fast Plymouth/Dodges.
Very nice!
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Very nice!
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03-11-2012, 09:33 PM
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Very nice 396 Vette! But I gotta' tell ya', I'm all over luvin' that ugliest of ugly Plymouth. That body style was least liked. I say that with no disrespect. What a sleeper setup with that cross ram manifold/carb setup. That's a 413 ci right? Sweet with that push button drive. Always loved those early go fast Plymouth/Dodges.
Very nice!
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Very nice!
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I'm with Jim!!!
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03-11-2012, 09:34 PM
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It's dressed & presented as a 413, available late '61 (to deal with the 409) This one is actually a 440 .30 over. Easier to build.
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03-11-2012, 09:38 PM
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OMG...you have the best of both worlds. I'm an old Mopar guy and love the odd ducks out there. Any track numbers? Beautiful cars! Dennis
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03-11-2012, 11:04 PM
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Thanks for the kind words
03-12-2012, 07:45 AM
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I read the Hemming's article (actually page 66). Nice job on the restoration. Excellent choice on the motor compared to what it came with. You've got a pair of high performance cars you should be proud to own 
03-12-2012, 08:51 AM
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Proud & lucky. Thanks.
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03-12-2012, 09:06 AM
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My first car was a 440 Road Runner. I now play with Corvettes.
You scored a double shot with me.
Both look great ! - you are a lucky guy
You scored a double shot with me.
Both look great ! - you are a lucky guy
03-12-2012, 11:09 AM
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He did. Spark plugs are no picnic.
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03-12-2012, 05:38 PM
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Both cars are great!
