Author Topic: Now THIS is a sweet big block... (Read 5788 times)

Vette Obsessed · « **on:** February 12, 2007, 10:49:50 AM »

Over the last few months a good friend of mine in the USA has been showing me pics of her husband Mike's 1970 Coupe that he has rebuilding over the last year or so.

It's finally nearing completion and I had to share the pics with you guys as I think it looks HOT. ;27

It has a 540 CI engine which dynoed around 718 HP @6000 rpm on the engine dyno before it was shut off due to the mixtures not being ideal. It has been estimated it would make around 740 HP @ 6400 rpm. The transmission is a keisler 5 speed.

Put your bibs on before looking at the pics guys. :spook

Before the wheels

The new shoes

From the rear

It got rolled outside this weekend

With his friends 70 vert

TRJ · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2007, 11:30:40 AM »

A really hot looking car V.O. The guy does great work...;eek

nifty · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2007, 11:42:06 AM »

now i would love to see it running without the mufflers.droooooollllll

RJ7868 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2007, 11:47:56 AM »

Very sweet ride.

"If you want to rev, drive a Chev"

nifty · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2007, 11:51:17 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by RJ7868
Very sweet ride.

"If you want to rev, drive a Chev"

dont know about a big block revving,but real handy for pulling stumps out.

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2007, 11:55:26 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by nifty
Quote
Originally posted by RJ7868
Very sweet ride.

"If you want to rev, drive a Chev"

dont know about a big block revving,but real handy for pulling stumps out.

6400rpm in a big block works for me ;46

nifty · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2007, 12:00:04 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Vette Obsessed
Quote
Originally posted by nifty
Quote
Originally posted by RJ7868
Very sweet ride.

"If you want to rev, drive a Chev"

dont know about a big block revving,but real handy for pulling stumps out.

6400rpm in a big block works for me ;46

6440revs is great for really big stumps.in fact,you could use it as a tug boat.hehehe a ford engine could be the anchor.

MADLT1 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2007, 01:23:48 PM »

very sweet;54;54;54

Cameron 77C3 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2007, 05:44:00 PM »

Me thinks that carbie is not going to fit under the hood.

So come on VO. Who's is it? Someone you know?

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2007, 06:30:53 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
Me thinks that carbie is not going to fit under the hood.

The carby WILL fit under the hood. ;-- (I should have been a lawyer). ;41

Quote

Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
So come on VO. Who's is it? Someone you know?

First post... ;42

Cameron 77C3 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:58:00 PM »

What a stock hood? Yeah right. ;56

You have friends? ;29

jolinari · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:51:59 PM »

love the wheels!:}

TRJ · « **Reply #12 on:** February 14, 2007, 02:25:38 PM »

;49 ;49 BIG block ;49 ;49....;43

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #13 on:** February 15, 2007, 09:01:20 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
What a stock hood? Yeah right. ;56

You have friends? ;29

Well, not a stock hood. ;41

69 DIRTY RAT · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2007, 09:12:11 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by TRJ
;49 ;49 BIG block ;49 ;49....;43

Mate!!!!!!!! Its only got 3 cylinders! Its no Big Block! Although it is a Big Bore 3 cylinder!!;53

TRJ · « **Reply #15 on:** February 15, 2007, 11:22:05 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by 69 DIRTY RAT

Mate!!!!!!!! Its only got 3 cylinders! Its no Big Block! Although it is a Big Bore 3 cylinder!!;53

Damn!! No wonder it didn't run very well!...Ratz!..;53 ;53

TRJ · « **Reply #16 on:** March 02, 2007, 04:11:24 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by TRJ
Quote
Originally posted by 69 DIRTY RAT

Mate!!!!!!!! Its only got 3 cylinders! Its no Big Block! Although it is a Big Bore 3 cylinder!!;53

Damn!! No wonder it didn't run very well!...Ratz!..;53 ;53

Aww, just kidden' everyone loves those big 'ol Rats...;56 ;56

69 DIRTY RAT · « **Reply #17 on:** March 02, 2007, 05:49:26 PM »

Is my eye sight going cause I cant tell them apart????

TRJ · « **Reply #18 on:** March 02, 2007, 06:04:48 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by 69 DIRTY RAT
Is my eye sight going cause I cant tell them apart????

As they say in Harlem...Yoo got dat rite!..;42