Longshot for help...........

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Oct 29, 2008 | 05:00 PM

Dr L-88

Thread Starter

Le Mans Master

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 6,001

Likes: 1,742

From: Richmond Kentucky

2025 Corvette of the Year Winner- Modified

2024 C2 of the Year Winner - Modified

2022 Corvette of the Year Finalist -- Modified

2021 C2 of the Year Winner - Modified

2021 C1 of the Year Winner - Modified

2020 Corvette of the Year (stock)

C2 of Year Winner (stock) 2019

2017 C1 of the Year Finalist

Longshot for help...........

I know this is a REAL longshot, but ya never know til ya ask.

Does anyone have or have access to a copy of Popular Hot Rodding magazine from........................1967? Not sure which month, but sometime during that year, there was a fabricated side draft intake on a big block Chevy engine featured on the cover. I would like to see that photo if possible.

Thanks in advance for your help.
Rex

Oct 29, 2008 | 05:09 PM

Durango_Boy

Team Owner

Joined: Aug 2006

Posts: 24,125

Likes: 15

From: Columbia Missouri

Have you contacted Popular Hot Rodding magazine themselves? They usually have a full archive of all their magazines and can maybe at least tell you what issue...who knows they might be able to help you find a library or something that has one you can read.

Oct 29, 2008 | 09:53 PM

Dr L-88

Thread Starter

Le Mans Master

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 6,001

Likes: 1,742

From: Richmond Kentucky

2025 Corvette of the Year Winner- Modified

2024 C2 of the Year Winner - Modified

2022 Corvette of the Year Finalist -- Modified

2021 C2 of the Year Winner - Modified

2021 C1 of the Year Winner - Modified

2020 Corvette of the Year (stock)

C2 of Year Winner (stock) 2019

2017 C1 of the Year Finalist

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durango_Boy

Contacted them and was told they do not have archives that far back, plus ownership has changed 7 times since the 60s. Good thought though.

Thanks,
Rex

Oct 29, 2008 | 10:03 PM

Attfay Elleybay

Burning Brakes

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 1,108

Likes: 0

From: Sebastian Florida

Have you tried EBAY? still a longshot.

Oct 29, 2008 | 10:27 PM

Dr L-88

Thread Starter

Le Mans Master

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 6,001

Likes: 1,742

From: Richmond Kentucky

2025 Corvette of the Year Winner- Modified

2024 C2 of the Year Winner - Modified

2022 Corvette of the Year Finalist -- Modified

2021 C2 of the Year Winner - Modified

2021 C1 of the Year Winner - Modified

2020 Corvette of the Year (stock)

C2 of Year Winner (stock) 2019

2017 C1 of the Year Finalist

Quote:

Originally Posted by Attfay Elleybay

Have you tried EBAY? still a longshot.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!! I just bought the Feb 1967 issue, the one I was looking for, on EBAY.

Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for your tip.

Rex

Oct 30, 2008 | 07:20 AM

dbeall1968

Melting Slicks

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 3,352

Likes: 1

From: Westminster Maryland

This thread is kinda like the Nextel commercials....beep beep ...DONE.
That was quick. On to the next item........

Oct 30, 2008 | 07:47 AM

vettesbydesign

Safety Car

Joined: Aug 2006

Posts: 4,102

Likes: 1

From: Forsyth Illinois

Rex.....no luck here on the induction,but have you tried asking forum member gkull?He is involved w/the old school racing.Also,there is a guy in Cali....John Ol;sen that has a web site called vintakes.com.He does alot old school custom inductions,and may be able to point you that way.I got my progressive linkage from Eelco,and you may try them.
I have been watching ebay for you,and asking around,but you are after a rare bird.

Oct 30, 2008 | 08:45 AM

Durango_Boy

Team Owner

Joined: Aug 2006

Posts: 24,125

Likes: 15

From: Columbia Missouri

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr L-88

Contacted them and was told they do not have archives that far back, plus ownership has changed 7 times since the 60s. Good thought though.

Thanks,
Rex

I'm kind of curious what you are working on that you needed help from that old of a magazine. Fill us in?

Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Joe Kucinski

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Brett Foote

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Michael S. Palmer

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Joe Kucinski

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Michael S. Palmer

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Joe Kucinski

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Joe Kucinski

5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

Joe Kucinski

2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

Joe Kucinski

Oct 30, 2008 | 10:45 AM

Dr L-88

Thread Starter

Le Mans Master

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 6,001

Likes: 1,742

From: Richmond Kentucky

2025 Corvette of the Year Winner- Modified

2024 C2 of the Year Winner - Modified

2022 Corvette of the Year Finalist -- Modified

2021 C2 of the Year Winner - Modified

2021 C1 of the Year Winner - Modified

2020 Corvette of the Year (stock)

C2 of Year Winner (stock) 2019

2017 C1 of the Year Finalist

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durango_Boy

I'm kind of curious what you are working on that you needed help from that old of a magazine. Fill us in?

Still workin' on my old aluminum Can Am ZL-1 engine that came from Smokey Yunick's shop and was part of the Chaparral engine development program. Just trying to find an unusual induction setup to put in Stan's (Road Race Vette) former #2 car. Any and all leads appreciated.

Thanks to all who have helped thus far.
Rex

Oct 30, 2008 | 06:13 PM

#10

Alan 71

Team Owner

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 31,160

Likes: 4,241

From: Westminster Maryland

Hi Rex,
So now we know.... not only are you having FUN, you're LUCKY, too!!!!
Regards,
Alan

Oct 30, 2008 | 08:11 PM

#11

Dr L-88

Thread Starter

Le Mans Master

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 6,001

Likes: 1,742

From: Richmond Kentucky

2025 Corvette of the Year Winner- Modified

2024 C2 of the Year Winner - Modified

2022 Corvette of the Year Finalist -- Modified

2021 C2 of the Year Winner - Modified

2021 C1 of the Year Winner - Modified

2020 Corvette of the Year (stock)

C2 of Year Winner (stock) 2019

2017 C1 of the Year Finalist

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan 71

Hi Rex,
So now we know.... not only are you having FUN, you're LUCKY, too!!!!
Regards,
Alan

Yes Alan.............................VERY lucky

and it IS INDEED a lot of fun to search for and eventually find these "oddities". I like the old proto-type and experimental stuff. Got a fair collection of old aluminum and magnesium racing stuff, so ........................if you have any laying around that is taking up valuable space........................let me know.