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DC · ‎10-01-2022

Because most all 500 HP cars are quicker w/3 speed automatics. Hemi has nothing to do w/it. Auto column shift, straight seat cars are quicker than metrosexual bucket seat console cars 😁 Hint: Neither Horseshoe, Pistol Grip, not Fake 4 speed shifters deduct from ET’s either

DC · ‎25-12-2021

“ 69 Hurst/Olds “mailbox” scoops. All business and fully functional“ Leading edge of hood and lower edge edge of front bumper are high pressure areas, very effective...of course a “Rocket Man” already knows this. 😁

DC · ‎25-12-2021

The air cleaner (rather modest) that made (is making) automotive history on the tracks and streets of America.

DC · ‎25-12-2021

The 14” x 3” popularized by GM Muscle. Sometimes less is more.

DC · ‎25-12-2021

Ranks up there with “Chevy Runs Deep” of a few years back.

DC · ‎13-12-2021

Thank you, Mr Newton and following commenters on British Car truths. Sad such wonderful cars are so poorly thought out Makes maintenance on my ‘55 BelAir and SS 396 seem to be a walk in the park.

DC · ‎13-12-2021

W-30.....Rocket

DC · ‎13-12-2021

L 79, Giant Killer

DC · ‎13-12-2021

Da “Grumps Hump”

DC · ‎13-12-2021

Actually, cowl induction really worked, drawing cool air from high pressure area at base of windshield, a NASCAR trick. Air at middle of hood is dead air.

DC · ‎13-12-2021

Sometimes it isn’t the air cleaner, it’s what it is connected to.

DC · ‎13-12-2021

‘63 Z-11, no show, all GO

DC · ‎13-12-2021

‘63 Z-11

DC · ‎07-12-2021

So, how much time in federal prison must I spend (with my pants pulled down) must I spend to qualify for one of these splendid (yuck) chariots?

DC · ‎29-11-2021

One more failed Fiat venture....yawn

DC · ‎26-11-2021

As both MB and Fiat discovered, never too soon to unload a Moorpoor product.

DC · ‎13-11-2021

All of the resources of one of the world’s biggest automakers vs a small custom Italian car builder...what a victory, yawn.

DC · ‎12-11-2021

“especially now that Ford’s GT race cars are nowhere to be found on the grid.” Hahaha, How ‘bout furds other “sports car”, mustang ? C 8, World Class, America’s only sports car since 1954

DC · ‎10-11-2021

Re: edelbrock “4150”. Edelbrock invents metering blocks and Holley style float bowls.....what’s next, Double Pumpers ? What a joke. 😁

DC · ‎08-10-2021

Imperial vs Cadillac......hahaha

DC · ‎30-09-2021

Worst Hagerty article ever.

DC · ‎18-09-2021

Ford Y Block engines Fairlane GT, Ford’s GTO answer, haha. Left hand ignition switch. Mustang trunk floors were gas tanks. Ford hood prop rods. Ford intermediates built w/o frames. Re-bodied Falcons sold as Mustangs. Ford Truck Twin I Beam, haha

DC · ‎14-05-2021

Barracudas, Cougars, 330 Dodges, Chargers nor Camaros never were not never will be Muscle cars no matter how much Hemmings would like them to be.

DC · ‎10-05-2021

The biggest surprise ??? Can’t pick just one. Here’s some top picks, Fake Delco battery tops. Fake Blowers. More poser SS 396 and GTOs than real. Poser 396/375s w/hyd Cams. Hurst Competition Plus Shifters and no clutch ! pics below are self explanatory....

DC · ‎01-05-2021

If Mustang is a sports car, what is a pony car ?

DC · ‎27-04-2021

USA 1. !!!

DC · ‎23-04-2021

IMO, ‘70 & ‘71 Monte Carlos are some of the most elegant automobiles ever drawn. Not to mention bringing Chevrolet back to NASCAR in a big way and becoming NASCAR’s winningest nameplate.

DC · ‎22-04-2021

Torino /Merc Cyclone won more superspeedway races than Dodge crowd. “Also note bars that connect firewall to cage”....This is needed to keep front end from falling off. Unibody, aka no frame construction. BTW, photo of engine identifies “huge cross ram” is incorrect.

DC · ‎20-04-2021

“I was cruising in my Pacer late one night when an AMC pulled up on the right” “Lil’ AMC, you’re really looking fine. One Duce and a three speed and a 343” Hahaha

DC · ‎15-04-2021

Title should read, “Car Salesmen Don’t Like Enthusiasts Or Anyone Else Who Can’t Be Convinced To Buy NOW Out Of Stock”

DC · ‎26-02-2021

OPM at its’ best.

DC · ‎15-02-2021

May or may not be a nice bike, but what kind of car show would pit a Dusenberg, an airplane and a bike against one another ?

DC · ‎30-01-2021

A $44,000 Rambler drag car w/Hurst badging....wrong @ so many levels !

DC · ‎27-01-2021

Luxury, Cadillac Eldorado Sport Corvette ‘Nuff said !

DC · ‎26-01-2021

Perhaps no better example of GM’s fall from world leader.... Saturn, the car GM said would sink Honda. Hahaha

DC · ‎20-01-2021

Folks, cars are from “Muscle Car City”. What brand would be featured than the manufacturer of most significant two engines (SBC,BBC) of the past 65 years ?

DC · ‎19-01-2021

Camaro s and Corvettes are “Muscle Cars” Shame on Hagerty !

DC · ‎18-01-2021

Great story Thanks !

DC · ‎18-01-2021

“Just LS swap it” “However, it also allows just about anyone to declare themselves as an expert and spew advice far and wide.” Hahaha, again amen! There’s easily 500 HP in first gen mild tuned SBC. IMO, if one can’t have fun w/500, how were the 325 GTOs and Chevelles (not to mention 427/435 Corvettes) tolerable ?

DC · ‎18-01-2021

“. If drum brakes were so bad they would not have survived in production as long as they have. It’s a 100-year-old design that you can still find on dealer lots today.” Thank you sir !

DC · ‎16-01-2021

Cowl induction actually uses high pressure from windshield. Same place your car’s ventilation received air, not to mention standard equipment on NASCAR Chevrolets ! Foreword facing so-called “shakers” have little value past car show posers.

DC · ‎06-01-2021

The 3 Car !

DC · ‎05-01-2021

Iconic ‘55 Chevrolet bird on the iconic ‘55 Chevrolet, a stylized P 38 Lightning by Harley Earl !

DC · ‎05-12-2020

Great article ! I would add the SBC, without which, the other listings would be antiques. Holley, Hurst and SBC still on top.

DC · ‎04-12-2020

I opened this “Six stealthy upgrades....” expecting to read about performance upgrades and finding instead how to pimp out a classic ! Lowering a car was a popular trend in ‘50’s usually accompanied by full length lakes pipes and flame paint. Jumping low rider, frame draggers re-emerged later. Not my style, reminds me of sagging springs. Porsche seats in a Z 28 or L-79 Nova ? Any love for faux fur seat covers and matching dash pads ? Front disk brakes are nice and an inexpensive upgrade. Rear disks on most RWD American sedans have little value. Having said this, I have never had a braking issue driving many ‘57, ‘63, ‘64 and various other Chevrolet cars and trucks all with 4 wheel drum brakes, some on the drag strip. HEI is a poor choice for performance application as it has little if any adjustability.... one spark fits all. Overdrive ? Most of not all carbed and cammed street motors need 3000 rpm to produce HP. Dropping rpm to 1800 or so with a weak OD trans is a recipe for trouble. A super low first gear insures an uncontrollable launch followed by big stumble as engine rolls over loaded by gear as trans shifts to second. Similar to skipping second on a 4 speed. Air conditioning. IMO, there are few ways to make an engine compartment difficult to service and generally unattractive than adding compressors, brackets, hoses, dryers and condensers. Many if not all GM Muscle Cars did not offer AC in their hi-performance versions. Imagine a ‘67 L 88 Corvette w/ AC Disappointing article !

DC · ‎02-12-2020

Iconic emblems omitted..... Script “Fuel Injection” GTO V w/crossed flags “409” 421 over checkered flag 55 Chevrolet Bow tie over V rear fenders ’62 and up SS SS 396 Super Sport script Crossed Flags w/Impala above really, Hagerty ! Who made this list ?

DC · ‎01-12-2020

Because easy to install a SBC and a Muncie.

DC · ‎25-11-2020

How many 1969 so-called SS 396’s have cheaped out 454 8.5 compression truck motors, 10 bolt rear axles, and in fact never were a SuperSport ? The clone crowd should be aware 396/375 Chevelles had solid lifter Cams, and 3/8 fuel lines. Too often, I’ve seen real deal cars passed over in favor of poser cars when trophys are handed out. disclaimer: I don’t participate in car shows, just my observations.

DC · ‎04-11-2020

Never used any additive other than Race Gas Concentrate.

DC · ‎30-09-2020

Does it come w/covid standard ?