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trifive · 02-13-2011, 01:37 AM

From CPP

Join us Saturday, March 19th for our 1st Annual Tri-Five Cruise and Classic Performance Products Shop Tour 175 East Freedom Avenue Anaheim, CA 92801

. Bring your 1955-56-57 Chevrolet and join in on the 10-mile cruise through the streets of Anaheim, ending at Classic Performance Products where participants will be treated to a shop tour, exciting goody bags, cool raffle prizes and lunch! This is a FREE event. Come and make this first year event a big success. Visit CPP's website for more information and free registration at http://www.classicperform.com/registration/.

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trifive · 02-13-2011, 01:59 AM

To all Trifive Members.

Saturday, March 19th

This is going to be an exciting event; Big things are being planned for this event.

Trifive's Official Cruise Leader for this 1st annual Trifive Cruise to CPP is Mike Bakotich, His Trifive username is 56madmook

We will be updating this thread as more information becomes available.

It is totally free.

You are going to have the time of your life.

Make sure to register early, so we can an idea of how many members are attending

Free registration at http://www.classicperform.com/registration/

Otis

belairdave · 02-13-2011, 02:08 PM

Sounds like fun but it's a little too far from the house for me... Later, Dave

557B210 · 02-13-2011, 03:13 PM

Make it a west to east coast power tour and were on!

angs1957 · 02-13-2011, 03:22 PM

Looks like a great event to all who are going have a fantastic time

trifive · 02-15-2011, 04:49 PM

The world Famous Project X will be at the Tri-five CPP Cruise Customer Appreciation Day, at Classic Performance on Saturday, March 19th for our 1st Annual Tri-Five Cruise and Classic Performance Products Shop Tour 175 East Freedom Avenue Anaheim, CA 92801

All Trifive members are welcome to bring your Trifive, and if you don't have a Trifive, Bring your self. And enjoy the CPP Cruise, Take your photo with Project X.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity

So lets see what we have so far.

Fun 10 Mile Cruise around the Anaheim area with your Trifive Buddies.

Free Lunch

Free Shop Tour at CPP

Free Goodies Bags

Free Door Prizes.

A chance to be in the media coverage photos and Video of the event.

Lots more to come keep checking back

CPP Customer Appreciation Day

Click here to Register / It's Free

trifive · 02-15-2011, 05:01 PM

Coming Home To GM - Project X - PHR Project Car

After 50 Years Of Service, GM Rebuilds Project X, The Greatest Hot Rod Of All Time.
By William Harvey
Photography by Chuck Cloud, GM, Johnny Hunkins

In 1965, Argus Publishing purchased an unassuming '57 Chevy Bel Air 210 post model to use as a project car for the editors of Popular Hot Rodding magazine. Through its existence, the '57 would serve as a test bed for multiple engine combinations, suspension setups, and drivetrain enhancements. Through four decades of ownership, the editors of PHR used the car to teach several generations of hot rodders how to build cars, while an entire aftermarket industry grew up around it. Above all, the bright yellow shoebox-named Project X-became a legend in the hot rod community, arguably the most significant car in the history of the hobby.

With 50 years of service and millions of readers served, we were looking for the next great adventure for Project X. So you can understand why we were so excited when General Motors came calling. The concept for this latest build was first initiated in January 2007. GM Performance Parts, a long-time contributor to the development of Project X, was working up its marketing strategy for the launch of a new line of 427-inch big-block crate engines featuring the Anniversary 427 ZL1 big-block (see "Big-Block Birthday," page 66). The Anniversary engine celebrates 50 years of great GM big-blocks [for sticklers, we're counting the "W" engine predecessor, known as the Mark I. -ed] with a modern interpretation of the legendary ZL1 Chevy big-block. Looking to stuff this monster into a '57 Chevy, the hunt had begun for a clean car to use as starting material for an '07 SEMA build car. A chance discussion between Dr. Jamie Meyer of GM Performance Parts and Mike Copeland of GM Performance Division (two of the teammates who brought GM the Reggie Jackson '69 Camaro in 2006) inquired as to the whereabouts of Project X. At Copeland's urging, Meyer approached Doug Evans, senior VP at PHR's publisher, Source Interlink Media, and the deal was struck. Project X was going back to GM!

As with any new GM vehicle, you start with a cutting-edge design and build to it. The first amazing part of Project X's journey was when ace GM Designer Dave Ross put pen to paper. Ross was only a small boy when the first article on Project X hit the newsstand in 1965. But he asked his mom to pay the 50 cents for the magazine, and as soon as he got it home, he started drawing pictures of Project X. He liked drawing pictures of cars so much that he decided that was what he was going to focus his life's ambition on: drawing and designing cars for GM. Now 42 years later, Dave Ross is one of the leading car designers in the world, owing a lot of it to his inspiration as a youth: Project X. Imagine how surreal it must have been for Dave to be handed this project. "Hey, we've got this '57 Chevy that we'd like you to turn into a modern GM interpretation of a Pro Street car," we imagine them asking him. "They call it Project X. Have you heard of the car?"

Oh, the irony, given his background, and the fact that Ross has his own tubbed and blown '57 that he takes out on local Detroit cruises. And so it was Ross, with solid input from leading car builder (and talented GM employee) Mike Copeland, who blazed the path for Project X's latest incarnation. Copeland demanded a Pro Street stance that will be as functional as it is fashionable. Ross drew up a stunner: low-slung street-dominating lines, updated 210 chrome trim, side-exit exhaust, and a new rim inspired by an aftermarket ad that he still remembers from that first Project X issue.

Copeland barked out orders for a melded modern chassis, existing somewhere between the modern and the original '57, with heavy C6 Corvette influencing and substructures. He also challenged his team to develop a modern Pro Street four-link rear; we'll share actual GM math data for all of you aspiring Project X followers. Assuredly, this type of work could not be duplicated in one's home garage. Instead, Project X will get the same type of state-of-the-art engineering that has brought GM to the top of the heap in today's automotive world.

As we'll show you throughout the next few months, the details of this build may be unlike anything you've ever seen in the hot rod universe. When an entire car company brings back a 50-year-old friend, miracles can happen. A functional ram air '57 hood, a "hidden" tub job, front fender substructures, and CNC-cut hand-painted emblems and aluminum trim are just the start of what will be an amazing journey for Project X. We plan on bringing it all to you with coverage never seen before in PHR-from every last drop of the Corvette Z06 yellow paint, to a final testdrive and evaluation that will take your breath away.

It's Project X's return trip home to GM, a car build that will be matched by no other. And, you'll read it all here in Popular Hot Rodding.

Flashback: July 1965
Project X's humble roots began in the July 1965 issue of Popular Hot Rodding, where it started life as a test bed for the burgeoning aftermarket parts business. The original story copy would prove prophetic: "You-the readers of Popular Hot Rodding-are hereby invited to suggest how it should be placed in first-class shape. What should the initial steps be? What should the ultimate objective be? Street rod? Strip rod? Customize it? Make it a show car? A go car? You tell us!

"Let's go a step further. Maybe there's a specific item of speed equipment you'd like to see installed. It can be done, shown how it's done, and what the results are. Maybe the 283 should be replaced. How about trying a 396-incher in it? No? Well, then, we can try a 327-or any other and show you just how we do it." Since those words were written, the little '57 has seen just about every modification possible. We don't think in their wildest dreams the original editors of PHR would've guessed how many parts and iterations this '57 has seen, and now it's getting the ultimate makeover in the innermost sanctum of GM-the hallowed GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan.-Johnny Hunkins

hotwls13 · 02-15-2011, 06:18 PM

Looks like a nice get together. My car will not be done for more than a year. I'm talking over the event with my friend Jim right now so we MAY be making the trip in his 57.

Randy 57 · 02-15-2011, 06:49 PM

OK thats it, Otis you need to swing by and pick me up on the way there please

Serously though if anyone from the north end of Cali might go, I would be glad to be your wing man and cover 1/2 he gas

Randy

hotwls13 · 02-15-2011, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy 57

OK thats it, Otis you need to swing by and pick me up on the way there please

Serously though if anyone from the north end of Cali might go, I would be glad to be your wing man and cover 1/2 he gas

Randy

Wow, I thought we were coming from a ways away.

Somebody give this man a ride.

02-13-2011, 01:37 AM	#1
trifive Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 trifive's Garage Location: Kentucky Posts: 7,571 Member #1	1st Annual Tri-Five Cruise and Classic Performance Products Shop Tour From CPP Join us Saturday, March 19th for our 1st Annual Tri-Five Cruise and Classic Performance Products Shop Tour 175 East Freedom Avenue Anaheim, CA 92801 . Bring your 1955-56-57 Chevrolet and join in on the 10-mile cruise through the streets of Anaheim, ending at Classic Performance Products where participants will be treated to a shop tour, exciting goody bags, cool raffle prizes and lunch! This is a FREE event. Come and make this first year event a big success. Visit CPP's website for more information and free registration at http://www.classicperform.com/registration/. Keep checking back for more details! . . . . . . . .

02-13-2011, 02:08 PM	#3
belairdave Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Jul 2007 belairdave's Garage Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Posts: 13,291 Member #3069	Sounds like fun but it's a little too far from the house for me... Later, Dave __________________ Still chasing old cars after all these years... VC56S093109 Built In St. Louis, Sometime After Lunch "Leap Day" 1956

02-13-2011, 03:13 PM	#4
557B210 Administrator Join Date: May 2008 557B210's Garage Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 17,804 Member #5571	Make it a west to east coast power tour and were on! __________________ _______________________________ ____________________david aka POPS & sherry__________________ 55 Belair Sportscoupe/55 Belair 4 door sedan/55 B210 2 door sedan/57 B210 2 door sedan

02-15-2011, 04:49 PM	#6
trifive Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 trifive's Garage Location: Kentucky Posts: 7,571 Member #1	Projext X / Trifive/ Cpp Shop Tour The world Famous Project X will be at the Tri-five CPP Cruise Customer Appreciation Day, at Classic Performance on Saturday, March 19th for our 1st Annual Tri-Five Cruise and Classic Performance Products Shop Tour 175 East Freedom Avenue Anaheim, CA 92801 All Trifive members are welcome to bring your Trifive, and if you don't have a Trifive, Bring your self. And enjoy the CPP Cruise, Take your photo with Project X. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity So lets see what we have so far. Fun 10 Mile Cruise around the Anaheim area with your Trifive Buddies. Free Lunch Free Shop Tour at CPP Free Goodies Bags Free Door Prizes. A chance to be in the media coverage photos and Video of the event. Lots more to come keep checking back CPP Customer Appreciation Day Click here to Register / It's Free

02-15-2011, 05:01 PM	#7
trifive Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 trifive's Garage Location: Kentucky Posts: 7,571 Member #1	The History of Project X Coming Home To GM - Project X - PHR Project Car After 50 Years Of Service, GM Rebuilds Project X, The Greatest Hot Rod Of All Time. By William Harvey Photography by Chuck Cloud, GM, Johnny Hunkins In 1965, Argus Publishing purchased an unassuming '57 Chevy Bel Air 210 post model to use as a project car for the editors of Popular Hot Rodding magazine. Through its existence, the '57 would serve as a test bed for multiple engine combinations, suspension setups, and drivetrain enhancements. Through four decades of ownership, the editors of PHR used the car to teach several generations of hot rodders how to build cars, while an entire aftermarket industry grew up around it. Above all, the bright yellow shoebox-named Project X-became a legend in the hot rod community, arguably the most significant car in the history of the hobby. With 50 years of service and millions of readers served, we were looking for the next great adventure for Project X. So you can understand why we were so excited when General Motors came calling. The concept for this latest build was first initiated in January 2007. GM Performance Parts, a long-time contributor to the development of Project X, was working up its marketing strategy for the launch of a new line of 427-inch big-block crate engines featuring the Anniversary 427 ZL1 big-block (see "Big-Block Birthday," page 66). The Anniversary engine celebrates 50 years of great GM big-blocks [for sticklers, we're counting the "W" engine predecessor, known as the Mark I. -ed] with a modern interpretation of the legendary ZL1 Chevy big-block. Looking to stuff this monster into a '57 Chevy, the hunt had begun for a clean car to use as starting material for an '07 SEMA build car. A chance discussion between Dr. Jamie Meyer of GM Performance Parts and Mike Copeland of GM Performance Division (two of the teammates who brought GM the Reggie Jackson '69 Camaro in 2006) inquired as to the whereabouts of Project X. At Copeland's urging, Meyer approached Doug Evans, senior VP at PHR's publisher, Source Interlink Media, and the deal was struck. Project X was going back to GM! As with any new GM vehicle, you start with a cutting-edge design and build to it. The first amazing part of Project X's journey was when ace GM Designer Dave Ross put pen to paper. Ross was only a small boy when the first article on Project X hit the newsstand in 1965. But he asked his mom to pay the 50 cents for the magazine, and as soon as he got it home, he started drawing pictures of Project X. He liked drawing pictures of cars so much that he decided that was what he was going to focus his life's ambition on: drawing and designing cars for GM. Now 42 years later, Dave Ross is one of the leading car designers in the world, owing a lot of it to his inspiration as a youth: Project X. Imagine how surreal it must have been for Dave to be handed this project. "Hey, we've got this '57 Chevy that we'd like you to turn into a modern GM interpretation of a Pro Street car," we imagine them asking him. "They call it Project X. Have you heard of the car?" Oh, the irony, given his background, and the fact that Ross has his own tubbed and blown '57 that he takes out on local Detroit cruises. And so it was Ross, with solid input from leading car builder (and talented GM employee) Mike Copeland, who blazed the path for Project X's latest incarnation. Copeland demanded a Pro Street stance that will be as functional as it is fashionable. Ross drew up a stunner: low-slung street-dominating lines, updated 210 chrome trim, side-exit exhaust, and a new rim inspired by an aftermarket ad that he still remembers from that first Project X issue. Copeland barked out orders for a melded modern chassis, existing somewhere between the modern and the original '57, with heavy C6 Corvette influencing and substructures. He also challenged his team to develop a modern Pro Street four-link rear; we'll share actual GM math data for all of you aspiring Project X followers. Assuredly, this type of work could not be duplicated in one's home garage. Instead, Project X will get the same type of state-of-the-art engineering that has brought GM to the top of the heap in today's automotive world. As we'll show you throughout the next few months, the details of this build may be unlike anything you've ever seen in the hot rod universe. When an entire car company brings back a 50-year-old friend, miracles can happen. A functional ram air '57 hood, a "hidden" tub job, front fender substructures, and CNC-cut hand-painted emblems and aluminum trim are just the start of what will be an amazing journey for Project X. We plan on bringing it all to you with coverage never seen before in PHR-from every last drop of the Corvette Z06 yellow paint, to a final testdrive and evaluation that will take your breath away. It's Project X's return trip home to GM, a car build that will be matched by no other. And, you'll read it all here in Popular Hot Rodding. Flashback: July 1965 Project X's humble roots began in the July 1965 issue of Popular Hot Rodding, where it started life as a test bed for the burgeoning aftermarket parts business. The original story copy would prove prophetic: "You-the readers of Popular Hot Rodding-are hereby invited to suggest how it should be placed in first-class shape. What should the initial steps be? What should the ultimate objective be? Street rod? Strip rod? Customize it? Make it a show car? A go car? You tell us! "Let's go a step further. Maybe there's a specific item of speed equipment you'd like to see installed. It can be done, shown how it's done, and what the results are. Maybe the 283 should be replaced. How about trying a 396-incher in it? No? Well, then, we can try a 327-or any other and show you just how we do it." Since those words were written, the little '57 has seen just about every modification possible. We don't think in their wildest dreams the original editors of PHR would've guessed how many parts and iterations this '57 has seen, and now it's getting the ultimate makeover in the innermost sanctum of GM-the hallowed GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan.-Johnny Hunkins

02-13-2011, 01:59 AM	#2
trifive Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 trifive's Garage Location: Kentucky Posts: 7,571 Member #1	To all Trifive Members. Saturday, March 19th This is going to be an exciting event; Big things are being planned for this event. Trifive's Official Cruise Leader for this 1st annual Trifive Cruise to CPP is Mike Bakotich, His Trifive username is 56madmook We will be updating this thread as more information becomes available. It is totally free. You are going to have the time of your life. Make sure to register early, so we can an idea of how many members are attending Free registration at http://www.classicperform.com/registration/ Otis

02-13-2011, 03:22 PM	#5
angs1957 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 angs1957's Garage Location: Australia Posts: 28,204 Member #2237	Looks like a great event to all who are going have a fantastic time

02-15-2011, 06:18 PM	#8
hotwls13 Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: Feb 2010 hotwls13's Garage Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 968 Member #12144	Looks like a nice get together. My car will not be done for more than a year. I'm talking over the event with my friend Jim right now so we MAY be making the trip in his 57. __________________ My Project Thread: http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40475

02-15-2011, 06:49 PM	#9
Randy 57 Trifive Facebook Admin Join Date: Mar 2006 Randy 57's Garage Location: Pleasanton, California Posts: 4,945 Member #312	OK thats it, Otis you need to swing by and pick me up on the way there please Serously though if anyone from the north end of Cali might go, I would be glad to be your wing man and cover 1/2 he gas Randy __________________ Randy Past Cars http://gallery.me.com/randy130#100087 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXFMn...eature=related Walk around the car Video

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