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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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1974 Corvette. 632CI Big Chief heads. 2 stage Nitrous(not hooked up or used) Trans Specialties 5500 Glide, 4 link 9" with Mark Williams Center section & 35 spline axles, msd7 digital,Pro Systems Carb. Just 5 license runs on the car!!
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$12,000 with 557hp big block(no trans)
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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Looks stupid fast to me
Appears to be a pretty good deal too.
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Haha, my wife just asked if I would need an NRA license to drive this car. She quickly realized her mistake and changed it to NHRA, but I told her she was right the first time!
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Thanks guys. I'm selling it because I wanna go faster. I need to put a "funny car cage" in it to cert. it for 7:50. Problem is I'm 6'7" 245lbs. I have a real hard time now getting in & out!
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Originally Posted by SpeedyGjr
I need to put a "funny car cage" in it to cert. it for 7:50.
What kind of bar/cage does it have in it currently?
Doesn't appear to be a 10 point unless it's tucked in there real well?
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
What kind of bar/cage does it have in it currently?
Doesn't appear to be a 10 point unless it's tucked in there real well?
10 point 8:50 good till end of the year
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Originally Posted by SpeedyGjr
10 point 8:50 good till end of the year
Oh wow, it's tucked in there tight to the A pillars nicely, good job.
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Lowered! $7500 for it rolling.
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Lowered! $7500 for it rolling.
Wow that's tempting LOL.
Where is the car located again?
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