69 435HP in auto trader
Nov 9, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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Drifting
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69 435HP in auto trader
Nov 9, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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Nov 9, 2005 | 02:39 PM
Melting Slicks
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Wow. That engine should be easy to work on. Best fenderwall clearance I've seen on a big block Vette.
Nov 9, 2005 | 02:48 PM
Drifting
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For some strange reason, I think maybe thats not a vette just maybe
Nov 9, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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looks like that is out of a late 70s early 80s chevy pick up
Nov 9, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by olouieo
For some strange reason, I think maybe thats not a vette just maybe
Of course it is...it's one of those rare steel bodied Vettes with a hood hinged by the windshield
Nov 9, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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Drifting
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Originally Posted by Daytona69
Of course it is...it's one of those rare steel bodied Vettes with a hood hinged by the windshield
Exactly what I thought
Nov 9, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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I have a small block and wish my engine compartment was that open. I'm jealous.
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Nov 9, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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St. Jude Donor '15
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Nov 9, 2005 | 06:57 PM
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Yeah um... notice that the engine shots show the body being white... it's an orange vette.. no way those pictures were taken of the same car
Nov 9, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 76mike
Yeah um... notice that the engine shots show the body being white... it's an orange vette.. no way those pictures were taken of the same car
Nov 9, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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All that metal fabrication on that engine compartment & the reverse hinge on the hood is some fine work.
Shrinking that BB must have been difficult too.
Eddie
Nov 9, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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OK we have .... vacuum wipers .... backwards opening hood ... different brake booster .... and aftermarket wiring.
Nov 9, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 76mike
Yeah um... notice that the engine shots show the body being white... it's an orange vette.. no way those pictures were taken of the same car
Nov 9, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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Nov 10, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Silvr77
All that metal fabrication on that engine compartment & the reverse hinge on the hood is some fine work.
Shrinking that BB must have been difficult too.
Eddie
I thought they had the elusive 427CU 435HP small block.
You mean, the pics are just a mistake ??
Nov 10, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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I gave them a "heads up" on it... they said the ad is not their web page..... a mistake by the other pople.
Nov 10, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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St. Jude Donor '07
Must be an 83