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fchava · 05-01-2008, 07:19 PM

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/37-year-old-American-iron-vs-modern-light-weight_86997.htm

JayG · 05-01-2008, 08:13 PM

Cool! Thanks. I so would like to build an "open road/track" truck.

prostreet1967 · 05-01-2008, 10:10 PM

to many turns and in and out of throttle.

wild one · 05-03-2008, 07:46 AM

Awesome! You gotta love seeing american muscle paired with enginuity tearing exotic $$$$ a new arse!

**Bishops Trucks** · 05-03-2008, 07:58 AM

Give me a minute, I need to clean of my monitor.

chevy72blu · 05-03-2008, 08:58 AM

Cool vid, but the Lotus driver really was taking some awful lines and braking extremely conservatively. I chalk this up to driver skill much more than the vehicle (of course, I dont know what has been done to the 'mino, but I doubt its better than the 1+G the Elise is capable of).

70rs/ss · 05-03-2008, 08:23 PM

The lotus is nimble, but that old tried and true mantra of "No replacement for displacement" can help you carry a BIG stick! Chevelles and Caminos share the same frame, so any and all G-machine mods work on both and chevelles can be tuned to carve serious corner, maybe not exactly like a Lotus, but darn near. As for the driver, if John Force lines up against a rookie, and the rook sleeps at the light, is John Force any less the winner of the race? Machines are only part of the racing equation, that is why there is only one winner and 42 loser in NASCAR.

**Super73** · 05-03-2008, 08:33 PM

You never know what is done to the El Camino. If it is anything like my Camaro build, I bet it would give the Lotus a decent race.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=644613

70rs/ss · 05-03-2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super73

You never know what is done to the El Camino. If it is anything like my Camaro build, I bet it would give the Lotus a decent race.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=644613

Sweet Camaro, kinda sorry to see a decent one cut up, but it looks like it'll be b@d@$$!!

**Super73** · 05-03-2008, 11:06 PM

It was a baseline Type LT that I bought for $300. If it was an RS or something I probably would not have cut it up. But then again, I would not start with a rated out rust bucket either. Way too much work in that.

**AJohn6** · 05-04-2008, 03:40 AM

Super73 do you have any pics of the Camaro completed?

**68c10owner** · 05-04-2008, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

The lotus is nimble, but that old tried and true mantra of "No replacement for displacement" can help you carry a BIG stick! Chevelles and Caminos share the same frame, so any and all G-machine mods work on both and chevelles can be tuned to carve serious corner, maybe not exactly like a Lotus, but darn near. As for the driver, if John Force lines up against a rookie, and the rook sleeps at the light, is John Force any less the winner of the race? Machines are only part of the racing equation, that is why there is only one winner and 42 loser in NASCAR.

Actually the frames are different but use the same suspension. That elky belongs to a member o my chevelle board I go to. It`s pretty tricked out and was also in CHP mag a while back. I think it`s got a 496 and a 6 spd. It`s definatly set up for road race chassis wise.

**Super73** · 05-04-2008, 07:46 PM

Ajohn it's not done yet. Gonna be a little while still..

05-01-2008, 07:19 PM	#1
fchava Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: foresthill ca Posts: 140	cool video http://videos.streetfire.net/video/37-year-old-American-iron-vs-modern-light-weight_86997.htm

05-01-2008, 08:13 PM	#2
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,216	Re: cool video Cool! Thanks. I so would like to build an "open road/track" truck. __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

05-01-2008, 10:10 PM	#3
prostreet1967 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort worth texas Posts: 288	Re: cool video to many turns and in and out of throttle.

05-03-2008, 07:46 AM	#4
wild one Registered......... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 256	Re: cool video Awesome! You gotta love seeing american muscle paired with enginuity tearing exotic $$$$ a new arse! __________________ 1966 C10 panel-400 small block/TH 350 combo Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool! Popcorn: Pops at exactly 444 degreese Expands to 44 times it's original size Has a 4 year shelf life

05-03-2008, 07:58 AM	#5
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Manassas, Va. Posts: 4,477	Re: cool video Give me a minute, I need to clean of my monitor. __________________ JIM '67 Pontiac GTO SOLD '70 Z28 Camaro '71 "Father & Son Cheyenne" Project Truck '71 Cheyenne Super SWB K/10 Daily Driver http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

05-03-2008, 08:58 AM	#6
chevy72blu Big Blocks and Business School Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,736	Re: cool video Cool vid, but the Lotus driver really was taking some awful lines and braking extremely conservatively. I chalk this up to driver skill much more than the vehicle (of course, I dont know what has been done to the 'mino, but I doubt its better than the 1+G the Elise is capable of). __________________ Founder of the Young Guns club Arizona State University 72 SWB. 496BBC. TH350. Big inch, big power, small budget. My Build Page

05-03-2008, 08:23 PM	#7
70rs/ss RIP Boyd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,201	Re: cool video The lotus is nimble, but that old tried and true mantra of "No replacement for displacement" can help you carry a BIG stick! Chevelles and Caminos share the same frame, so any and all G-machine mods work on both and chevelles can be tuned to carve serious corner, maybe not exactly like a Lotus, but darn near. As for the driver, if John Force lines up against a rookie, and the rook sleeps at the light, is John Force any less the winner of the race? Machines are only part of the racing equation, that is why there is only one winner and 42 loser in NASCAR. __________________ 70 RS/SS 4-speed Camaro w/AC 80 HD Sportster/Chopper 90 454 SS chevy truck 72 Burb 2wd now (w/68 clip!) but 4X4 soon!! Check it out, "The BIG Unit!!" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347574 NOW it's a 4X4 build here! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3444581 Life should not be a jouney to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body but rather sliding in, Goldschlagger shot in one hand, cell phone in the other, body thoughly used up and totally worn out screaming WoooooooooooHooooooooo WHAT A RIDE!!!!!!!!!! Last edited by 70rs/ss; 05-03-2008 at 08:24 PM.

05-03-2008, 08:33 PM	#8
Super73 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Aromas, Ca Posts: 1,012	Re: cool video You never know what is done to the El Camino. If it is anything like my Camaro build, I bet it would give the Lotus a decent race. http://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=644613 __________________ 347ci LS1 / 4L80E - All Steel 3,900lbs Best motor pass: 1.678 - 60' 7.580 @ 89.7 - 1/8 mile 11.968 @ 113.2 - 1/4 mile 100hp N20 shot from the 60' and short shifting 2nd to 3rd 1.669 - 60' 7.118 @ 96.1mph 11.28@ 115mph Video of some track passes

05-03-2008, 11:06 PM	#10
Super73 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Aromas, Ca Posts: 1,012	Re: cool video It was a baseline Type LT that I bought for $300. If it was an RS or something I probably would not have cut it up. But then again, I would not start with a rated out rust bucket either. Way too much work in that. __________________ 347ci LS1 / 4L80E - All Steel 3,900lbs Best motor pass: 1.678 - 60' 7.580 @ 89.7 - 1/8 mile 11.968 @ 113.2 - 1/4 mile 100hp N20 shot from the 60' and short shifting 2nd to 3rd 1.669 - 60' 7.118 @ 96.1mph 11.28@ 115mph Video of some track passes

05-04-2008, 03:40 AM	#11
AJohn6 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pinehurst, North Carolina Posts: 90	Re: cool video Super73 do you have any pics of the Camaro completed?

05-04-2008, 07:46 PM	#13
Super73 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Aromas, Ca Posts: 1,012	Re: cool video Ajohn it's not done yet. Gonna be a little while still.. __________________ 347ci LS1 / 4L80E - All Steel 3,900lbs Best motor pass: 1.678 - 60' 7.580 @ 89.7 - 1/8 mile 11.968 @ 113.2 - 1/4 mile 100hp N20 shot from the 60' and short shifting 2nd to 3rd 1.669 - 60' 7.118 @ 96.1mph 11.28@ 115mph Video of some track passes Last edited by Super73; 05-04-2008 at 07:52 PM.

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