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Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-31-2012, 10:47 AM
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Posted By oldcarnut
Stuart that special parts catalog is cool. Does...

Stuart that special parts catalog is cool. Does anyone have one for 63? would be cool to take a look at. I survived the hurricane here in CT It looks like NY and NJ took the brunt of the storm. The...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-28-2012, 09:43 AM
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Posted By oldcarnut
I will take some pics soon. Got a bit of a...

I will take some pics soon. Got a bit of a hurricane headed my way. I live on the shore in Connecticut. For the engine since we can't replicate the original car(no transaxle would survive) we are...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-26-2012, 03:58 PM
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Posted By oldcarnut
This should be it. Man i wish i could find...

This should be it. Man i wish i could find something like this for the 63 race.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JY8gkKrKmE
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-26-2012, 09:35 AM
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Posted By oldcarnut
one more;...

one more; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbhl0d-dKGg
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-26-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 72
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Posted By oldcarnut
Found a very short video clip of the 62 3 hour...

Found a very short video clip of the 62 3 hour race at daytona.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSsK9VGdeRE
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-24-2012, 03:28 PM
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Posted By oldcarnut
It will be in SVRA Group 6 which includes Aston...

It will be in SVRA Group 6 which includes Aston Martin DB4/5, Corvette, Shelby GT-350, Cobra, Mustang, Camaro, Jaguar XKE, Barracuda, Cougar, Griffith, Porsche 911. The generic description is...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-24-2012, 10:26 AM
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Posted By oldcarnut
Yes we will be running with some very fast cars....

Yes we will be running with some very fast cars. We do not have illusions of being front runners but we do not plan to embarrass ourselves either. I have been involved with a large vintage car...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-23-2012, 07:50 PM
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Posted By oldcarnut
The car is going to be vintage road raced. It...

The car is going to be vintage road raced. It will not be launched like a drag car but races are around 30 minutes each. It will be a pretty harsh environment and I do not want to have to swap...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-23-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 72
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Posted By oldcarnut
You are correct. Truck arm suspension is coil...

You are correct. Truck arm suspension is coil spring. Junior Johnsons 63 impala was a ground breaking car. Nascar is still using that setup today. I already have a truck arm setup in my posession.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-23-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,374
Posted By oldcarnut
So, since running a transaxle is not an option...

So, since running a transaxle is not an option because anything that will be able to survive is too new and therefore not allowed we will basically be building a what if car. What if they continued...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-17-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 72
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Posted By oldcarnut
I am actually looking into a Saginaw 4speed...

I am actually looking into a Saginaw 4speed bolted to a corvair axle. Just heard about it today. Will report back when I have more info.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-17-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,374
Posted By oldcarnut
Just for my own amusement, what kind of power can...

Just for my own amusement, what kind of power can the stock transaxle handle? Like the one from a 63 280ho car with stick?
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-17-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 72
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Posted By oldcarnut
If there is I have not seen it nor have I heard...

If there is I have not seen it nor have I heard of any. There are some pretty high $$ cars in that field and I would love to see that footage.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-17-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 72
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Posted By oldcarnut
Some more.

Some more.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-16-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,374
Posted By oldcarnut
Oops that pic got a bit distorted.

Oops that pic got a bit distorted.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-16-2012, 01:03 PM
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Posted By oldcarnut
Another Pick of the Goldsmith car

Another Pick of the Goldsmith car
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-06-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,374
Posted By oldcarnut
Thats my point. Is it fact or fiction? If they...

Thats my point. Is it fact or fiction? If they gave a part number to a whole in a hood or ford truck scoop anything is possible.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-06-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,374
Posted By oldcarnut
There are probably assumptions and misinformation...

There are probably assumptions and misinformation about the sd cars and thats why I started this thread. I am pretty confident i will be able to get the car approved for vintage racing. It will run...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-06-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,374
Posted By oldcarnut
Sure they would. Did the hood scoop from a ford...

Sure they would. Did the hood scoop from a ford truck get a part #?
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-06-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,374
Posted By oldcarnut
With nhra didnt they issue part numbers for the...

With nhra didnt they issue part numbers for the parts?
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-06-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,374
Posted By oldcarnut
I know the tansaxle was the weak link. I am going...

I know the tansaxle was the weak link. I am going to push the fact that the majority of the sd cars had been changed over to conventional drivetrain and that is how I would want to run my car. I...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-05-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,374
Posted By oldcarnut
Talking This car.

This car.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-05-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,374
Posted By oldcarnut
I have read about the 62 cars. I really want to...

I have read about the 62 cars. I really want to try to do a 63.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-05-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,374
Posted By oldcarnut
Looking for some SD info

I have not been on in a few years, finally have some health issues under control. I am in the early planning and research stages of trying to get a 63 lemans accepted for vintage road racing. Think...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-05-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 581
Posted By oldcarnut
Always liked those but makes me think VW...

Always liked those but makes me think VW squareback.
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