Pro street corvette
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From: Kernersville Nc
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I don't like it. The rearend looks too jacked up. I am also not a fan of those big tires. Regardless of thier size they do not have good traction. The motor is nothing special from the picture.
It is a half assed attempt at Pro street.
It is a half assed attempt at Pro street.
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From: State of Confusion
Depending-upon the reserve, it 'might' be a good starting-point (9" housing, 35-spline axles, big tire fitment, etc.).
The motor/trans doesn't look like anything 'special', but the fact it has S&W parts in the chassis, and that Carpenter, who has built some first-class, winning race cars, did the work, means it would have some redeeming value.
The motor/trans doesn't look like anything 'special', but the fact it has S&W parts in the chassis, and that Carpenter, who has built some first-class, winning race cars, did the work, means it would have some redeeming value.
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I agree Norval. My engine is as much or more than that and I have no traction issues with 275/60 drag radials. I was expecting a huge big block or blown small block from the looks of the rest of the car then I saw and read about the dinky (in Super Street standards) mouse motor. This is an odd car 
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Originally Posted by munday
hey norval tell us how you really feel..... i do agree though
Those monster meats don't have traction, they squeal all the time. On the strip they are useless, they are hard rubber.
I also feel he cut corners with the motor, alot of corners.
Wouldn't be interested in a car like that.
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Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm
I also feel he cut corners with the motor, alot of corners.Wouldn't be interested in a car like that.
Seriously though what don't you like about the engine, other than the obvious stock heads and the carb being not a QJet?
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From: State of Confusion
Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
That car just needs a strong engine.. The rear end/tire setup can definetely take more power than that engine produces...
a good foundation for future mods, IF bought cheap-enough...
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Originally Posted by Glensgages
That was my entire point, O:
a good foundation for future mods, IF bought cheap-enough...
a good foundation for future mods, IF bought cheap-enough...
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St. Jude Donor '05-'07
"Pro Street". That has to be the most OVERused term currently in vogue for hot rodders. I agree with Glen, it has the POTENTIAL to BE a "Pro Street" (gag) car, but right now, PRO POSER 
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Unless your racing who really cares how big of a tire can get the job done? It's a Pro Street car, which in most cases means it was made to "emulate" a drag car, not specifically be one.
Again, is the car a drag car - No. Would I run a pair of slicks on the street - No. But the Sportsmans will last a damn long time on the street, especially the new radial series by Hoosier.
Yes, I do agree the guy cut corners, and the **** end does sit way too high (too each his own), but with what he has it would be a good start. Pro Street has definately evolved, the "high" dollar cars can both do it on the street and on the track (with a tire change in most cases).
And yes I do have the big tires (31x18's) in the back, but ya know, I could care less what anyone's opinion is of them. Oh, and it is a mild blower motor.
Sorry about the size of the picture, I thought the forum still "resized" them automatically.
Those monster meats don't have traction, they squeal all the time. On the strip they are useless, they are hard rubber.
Yes, I do agree the guy cut corners, and the **** end does sit way too high (too each his own), but with what he has it would be a good start. Pro Street has definately evolved, the "high" dollar cars can both do it on the street and on the track (with a tire change in most cases).
And yes I do have the big tires (31x18's) in the back, but ya know, I could care less what anyone's opinion is of them. Oh, and it is a mild blower motor.
Sorry about the size of the picture, I thought the forum still "resized" them automatically.
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I'd go against the grain, and drive it as-is, until I could scrounge-up an appropriate hammer for it.
Until then, I'd drive it around, to Shows and cruises, just to pee-off the NCRS-crowd.
Until then, I'd drive it around, to Shows and cruises, just to pee-off the NCRS-crowd.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Originally Posted by 70PurpleLS7
Unless your racing who really cares how big of a tire can get the job done? It's a Pro Street car, which in most cases means it was made to "emulate" a drag car, not specifically be one.
We had a few different terms for a car like that back in the old days. The Beach Boys called them "No-Go Showboats" and Ford called them "Grabbers". The third term I can't use because it is politically incorrect now. Old timers will know what I'm thinking, though
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From: Carlisle PA
Originally Posted by DJ Dep
So by your terms, "Pro Street" can be a 6 cylinder Camaro with monster slicks on the back and a gigantic hood scoop?!?!?!
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St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Originally Posted by 70PurpleLS7
Just a lil info... back in the 90's, when hot rod was still selecting their top 10 rides. There was a 70-73 Pro street Camaro that was selected, it was blue in color, flat hood though. Reading the article, a 6 cyl is exactly what it had in it.
That ain't Pro Street, it's Pro Phylactic
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Originally Posted by Boofers
Norval are you planning on bidding on the car and you want less competition so you are discouraging other forum members from bidding?
Seriously though what don't you like about the engine, other than the obvious stock heads and the carb being not a QJet?
Seriously though what don't you like about the engine, other than the obvious stock heads and the carb being not a QJet?
It will put out 3 times what that one does. Which would you rather have????
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From: Silver City NM
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm
Boofers this is a motor It will put out 3 times what that one does. Which would you rather have????
It will put out 3 times what that one does. Which would you rather have???? 
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