[elky] Re: just a curiosity....

  • From: Ray Buck <rbuck@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:46:56 -0600

Here's what a Silver Hawk looks like:



Funny thing about the "Stewed Hawk" is that it has a 120" wheelbase.  My original thought (WAY back in the 60s) was to put one on a Corvette chassis.  I spose one could do it, but the frame would have to be stretched by almost 2 feet.  A 63 Vette (my original choice for a frame/drivetrain donor) has a wheelbase of only 98".  The logical donor would be a 71-76 Impala, which has a 119" wheelbase.  Wouldn't be much of a sports car, but it'd make an interesting freeway cruiser.

Here's a concept drawing I did of one:



Maybe eventually. 

If I had my druthers right now (and relatively unlimited funding) I'd build a 75-79 Camaro with a 2.8L 60-degree V6 motor from a 3rd gen Camaro like my 88.  I'd add a turbocharger (or maybe a supercharger) and go after the F/CBFALT SCTA record which is obscenely soft at a screaming 32 MPH.  David Freiberger (HRM editor) set it on an open class when he melted down 6 of the 8 cylinders in his Camaro.  It originally had a "A" or "AA" sized motor (both over 400 CID) but after the carnage, they got it to run on 2 cylinders, re-entered it as a "F" motor car and had the push truck push it almost to the beginning of the measured mile and let it putter thru more or less under its own power to get that "record."

r


On 9/3/2011 9:10 AM, Brian M wrote:

I love the 96 Impala, not sure it would fit in the garage... All your suggestions (not sure about that model studebaker) were huge! I like that-  the girlfriend told me I was crazy cause I wanted an Impala.  I want her to drive it too, maybe she will come around.

On Sep 3, 2011 9:43 AM, "Ray Buck" <rbuck@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have several cars on my mental list of "wannas." 1957-1961 Studebaker
> Silver Hawk, 1967 Cadillac 2dr hardtop or convert, 1959 Elky, 67-72
> Suburban 3-door and a buncha others that flit in and out of my mind.
>
> But for something that might fit your needs, how about a 94-96 Impala
> SS? Yeah, they're fodos (4 doors) but they have an LT1 350 and
> suspension that's very close to the 9C1 police package. They're pretty
> fast for a big fodo, and can be tweaked pretty easily with some
> suspension mods, a little work on the intake (like a K&N system) and
> exhaust and a performance chip. It's definitely a sleeper...especially
> if ya were to paint it white (although that's my least favorite car
> color) to get away from the 3 factory colors, black, dark cherry and
> dark gray green (looks better than it sounds.) Maybe a nice pearl white
> would work.
>
> r
>
>
> On 9/3/2011 7:51 AM, CTSVMONGO wrote:
>>
>> Its cool, I bought a house, and Ive been so busy trying to make it
>> livable, along with being busier than Ive ever been making less money
>> than ive ever made... I know what its like!
>>
>> I guess I left out the point to that email... I am curious if anyone
>> has suggestions on some little known almost sleeper(but not
>> necessarily because its stupid fast) cars that are really cool.
>>
>> Buick GN, wow you can buy a gorgeous 9 second car for around $10,000
>> and drive it with the kids in the back seat.
>>
>> Stuff like that, what else is out there...
>>
>> *From:*elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>> *On Behalf Of *John Christensen
>> *Sent:* Saturday, September 03, 2011 5:23 AM
>> *To:* elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> *Subject:* [elky] Re: just a curiosity....
>>
>> Look on Craig's list around here. Some nice stuff once in a while.
>>
>> I didn't have time to do anything but visit with the family outside of
>> the playing on Friday and Saturday when we were in Omaha. Barely got
>> lunch with Dad. Sorry I didn't try to call ya.
>>
>> Check this out: http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/2573180274.html
>> although it wouldn't compare to a V.
>>
>> JC
>>
>> On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 11:54 PM, Brian M <ctsvmongo@xxxxxxxxx
>> <mailto:ctsvmongo@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
>>
>> I'm still here just reading... Been so busy posting has not been real
>> opportune. I Am seriously the fun in driving, the Aww factor walking
>> away from your ride.... I'm not falling in lobe with anything, been
>> watching as all the eBay auctions come to an end.... If you could
>> have your choice... If you could suggest a hot rod, a rat rod, an odd
>> ball that has special substance, I want something that is not in
>> everyone else's garage.... Something wild but drivable, something fun
>> to drive.... Something different but obtainable and still cool ... And
>> you're right no I can't afford a new V coupe yet but can't wait that
>> long either...
>>
>> On Sep 2, 2011 9:20 PM, "Mary McCarthy" <printces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>> <mailto:printces@xxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
>> >
>> http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/02/police-grab-2-million-worth-of-cars-after-canadian-street-race/?iref=obnetwork
>> >
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