Parameters: Your dream car must be American made, production car or truck and post war to date. Must provide a picture of close proximity and include details.
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A Blue W/blue interior, 1971 Plymouth 'Cuda Convertible. With a 426 Hemi engine and 4 speed manual Trans.
- Original Dana 60 rear with 410:1 gearing
- Documented with the broadcast sheet
- Original Hemi 426/425 HP V-8
- Original 4-speed transmission
- Two 4-barrel carburetors
- Hurst Pistol Grip shifter
- Power brakes
- Blue with Blue interior and Black top
- Bucket seats
- Goodyear polyglas tires
- 1 of 11 Hemi Cuda Convertibles produced in 1971
My reasons for this pick.
Mid sized muscle car very comfortable to drive. I would drive it like I stole it. When it's too worn out just restore it again and again. It's so rare it really can't lose value.
Mid sized muscle car very comfortable to drive. I would drive it like I stole it. When it's too worn out just restore it again and again. It's so rare it really can't lose value.
good pick!
I think a good deal of the build process will be guided by the goal you have in mind for the completed car.
having a defined plan and precise goal will save you a great deal of time and wasted effort during the build
related info,
yeah theres a ton of related info,
but time spent reading the links,
(a day or so in most cases)
and related,sub-links, can and usually will save you weeks of work ,
and thousands of dollars in cash wasted on the wrong parts,
and badly done machine work,
keep in mind one of the main reasons I started this web site was..
to help prevent the time and wasted effort that not knowing exactly whats needed and how to correctly assemble parts you need to build exactly what you want, TOO ACCOMPLISH, as money spent & wasted on the wrong parts or machine work being that needs too be re-done , are all too common, in most guys first few engine builds , experience from mistakes made,is an expensive teacher
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...r-basic-performance-concepts.9731/#post-52498
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...ing-parts-and-a-logical-plan.7722/#post-26314
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/block-prep.125/page-2#post-48605
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/tbucket-engine-project-dart-shp.3814/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...nk-durring-short-blk-assembly.852/#post-21611
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...ilding-a-dream-or-wasting-cash.775/#post-1125
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...k-about-in-your-engine-combo.3156/#post-59958
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...the-links-you-posted-grumpy.12020/#post-57517
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...ting-started-in-the-car-hobby.339/#post-52906
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/bare-minimum-tools.11026/#post-51843
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...istakes-but-learn-from-them.11333/#post-51640
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...-calculators-and-basic-math.10705/#post-50173
I think a good deal of the build process will be guided by the goal you have in mind for the completed car.
having a defined plan and precise goal will save you a great deal of time and wasted effort during the build
related info,
yeah theres a ton of related info,
but time spent reading the links,
(a day or so in most cases)
and related,sub-links, can and usually will save you weeks of work ,
and thousands of dollars in cash wasted on the wrong parts,
and badly done machine work,
keep in mind one of the main reasons I started this web site was..
to help prevent the time and wasted effort that not knowing exactly whats needed and how to correctly assemble parts you need to build exactly what you want, TOO ACCOMPLISH, as money spent & wasted on the wrong parts or machine work being that needs too be re-done , are all too common, in most guys first few engine builds , experience from mistakes made,is an expensive teacher
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...r-basic-performance-concepts.9731/#post-52498
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...ing-parts-and-a-logical-plan.7722/#post-26314
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/block-prep.125/page-2#post-48605
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/tbucket-engine-project-dart-shp.3814/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...nk-durring-short-blk-assembly.852/#post-21611
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...ilding-a-dream-or-wasting-cash.775/#post-1125
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...k-about-in-your-engine-combo.3156/#post-59958
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...the-links-you-posted-grumpy.12020/#post-57517
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...ting-started-in-the-car-hobby.339/#post-52906
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/bare-minimum-tools.11026/#post-51843
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...istakes-but-learn-from-them.11333/#post-51640
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...-calculators-and-basic-math.10705/#post-50173
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Damn
That's actually very close if not identical to what I'd pick.
Since you got to the buzzer first... I'll come up with an alternative.
http://race-car-replicas.com/rcr-t70-mk-iiib/
Ive always wanted to build a 15:1 compression full roller 556 BBC like this and stick it into something a bit exotic like this, car pictured lower in the post,
with a good 6 speed automatic/ over drive transmission.
a 2400-2600 lb car with 700 plus hp/700 plus tq would provide rather brisk acceleration, the light weight, and huge brakes should provide impressive braking performance, the low center of gravity and huge tires on the suspension , rather nice potential handling.
and it should sound and look impressive, the easy engine compartment access makes it easy to work on.
I was darn impressed with this limited production jag
Ive always wanted to build a 15:1 compression full roller 556 BBC like this and stick it into something a bit exotic like this, car pictured lower in the post,
with a good 6 speed automatic/ over drive transmission.
a 2400-2600 lb car with 700 plus hp/700 plus tq would provide rather brisk acceleration, the light weight, and huge brakes should provide impressive braking performance, the low center of gravity and huge tires on the suspension , rather nice potential handling.
and it should sound and look impressive, the easy engine compartment access makes it easy to work on.
I was darn impressed with this limited production jag
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I wonder if there's any ductwork feeding cool air to those intake funnels? Must be hot around that big rat motor.
Heyyyyyy, wait a minute! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .for a minute there I thought this was a hint.
Strictly Attitude
solid fixture here in the forum
I like your idea Grumpy
Not a hint. I'm dreaming of this thing ;-)