[MikeKy55]

This runs in Sportsman class. 7.80 1/4 mile 180 MPH? I think he said.

 

[chevman57]

Looks like a very fun ride and drive, Mike. Bet he`s smiling every time he gets in it.
Terry

 

[dseale4888]

That is one sweet car!!!
Dave

 

[PaPa Mike]

Sweet Ride

 

[trifive]

Mike

do you know what engine and tranny he has in it

Otis

 

[straycat]

Looks more like a '61-'62 to me, but who's counting! Lon

 

[D.S.]

Looks more like a '61-'62 to me, but who's counting! Lon

Definitely a 58 or 59 but the grill is missing some parts...

 

[straycat]

In the pic if you look above the rear wheel well, looks to be a body line that runs to the rear, '61-'62 only. Lets see a pic of the rear! My first great car was a '62 fuelie. Lon

 

[MikeKy55]

Lon could be right, but I have always thought he told me 59? I will verify and get back.

 

[dseale4888]

Those are my favorite years of the 'vettes.
Dave

 

[MikeKy55]

Yup! any solid axle Vette would be my preference.

 

[D.S.]

In the pic if you look above the rear wheel well, looks to be a body line that runs to the rear, '61-'62 only. Lets see a pic of the rear! My first great car was a '62 fuelie. Lon

OOPS, you're right I missed that when I first looked...

 

[MikeKy55]

I just noticed I wrote down the engine on the back of the pic he gave me. It runs a 588 CU IN bowtie block with a powerglide and lockup. 486 rear end gearing. Alcohol injected and the time/MPH were 8.14 and 171 MPH.

 

[slade]

heh.... bit diff from my dad's 59

 

[dseale4888]

That's a sweet lookin' one Slade.
Dave

 

[55delray]

very nice

 

[MikeKy55]

Well I talked to my buddy today and it is in fact a 62. Good call guys.

 

[55mike]

WOW what a great picture of a beautiful fast 'Vette!

I worked on a '61 show quality 'Vette this past summer for a guy. He has a dual quad set up, and I overhauled his carbs, tuned it up and got it running pretty good. Well... (then) we took it for a test drive, and I found out real quick at my size, I would never want to drive one of those things very far.

My rather large 6'3" frame just didn't fit. It's really too bad 'cause I've always wanted one of those older 'Vettes 'cause they have such class.

Guess I stick with my '55 Belair where I can ride in comfort.
55Mike

 

[D.S.]

My rather large 6'3" frame just didn't fit. It's really too bad 'cause I've always wanted one of those older 'Vettes 'cause they have such class.

I'll take one then since I'm smaller than you, at 6'2" I should fit just fine...

 

[slade]

heh... my experience with the old Vettes is that the pedals are a mile away, and the steering wheel is inches in front of your nose interesting cars to get the hang of, and I don't think anyone is the correct size