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Getting some TAIL! And no shouting
15 years ago
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So as many of you know since the Camaro is "done" (When are they ever really done?) I am working on building a 1956 Chevy Belair for my mom. Thing is, chrome for it tends to be quite expensive. Got some in today, though! Today a pair of original taillights (not reproduction) arrived. There is some blistering on the driver's side taillight but it's in far better shape than what is on the car now, and the passenger side has very little blistering at all! Reproductions are usually between $400 and $500 a pair, I got these for $20. So I'm gonna spread the love. I'm going to take the old tallights, even as bad as they are, and put them up for sale on Ebay cheap. Maybe someone who has a plating system or has a place that can do it cheap will want them.
Also, I can't leave shouts, so I can't thank for the watches and faves and such. So, THANKS! Not sure why it isn't working for me, I can comment on submissions and journals, just not on shouts.
Also, I can't leave shouts, so I can't thank for the watches and faves and such. So, THANKS! Not sure why it isn't working for me, I can comment on submissions and journals, just not on shouts.
I have some wicked designs for that body style, but got three cars to finish before I can even think of that.
I just don't know if i want to drop the 10k on it (if i had that kinda money), since its gonna be a road car.
Imagine how much gas that bitch will eat up. Also.. tapping the petal lightly would make it jump from 0-40 almost instantly XD.
In the end what matters most is what you want and if you feel it's worth it. My design calls for something milder in terms of power plant. A 377 cubic inch small block with a converted Hillborne style fuel injection set up with a twin turbo (Boxes mounted on the stacks blowing down, kind of industrial looking but still artistic and functional) I figure maybe 650 horsepower, but high reving. A 377 with a good valve train can spin 8500 easily. Plus the turbo lag would make it easier to drive without spinning ass over teakettle. I'd try and move the engine back as far as I can and see if I can scoot the gas tank forward to get the center of gravity as close to center as possible. They already have room for wide tires and a LOT you can do for handling. Should be able to make a life size slot car out of one!
Since this will be a road car/race ready car, i plan to give it some nice alternatives.
Hell, once i pass Fire 1, i might turn it into a fire/rescue speed demon.
think the shouts are back on now...i was able to leave one earlier