What is your dream S/SS car?

[ChevelleStocker]

Since the Z-11 '63 Impala is not allowed in Stock, I think my dream Stocker would be the 430hp 427 Big Block '63 Impala. But really, any X-Frame Chevy would do...

[Dwight Southerland]

Z-11 '63 Chevrolet is in the books:

http://www.classracerinfo.com/CGPage...MAKE=Chevrolet

Go for it!!!

[Alan Nyhus]

If pressed to do a non-GM car, a '67 Fairlane 2dr. sedan, 427/410 with an automatic would be my hands down choice. White with blue interior would be a must. -Al

[Alan Roehrich]

They both already exist, or in the case of one, existed.

Jimmy Bridges' Corvette in Super Stock (any of the rectangle port big blocks will do), and Harry Vineyard's 69 Chevelle 427/425 in Stock.

[ChevelleStocker]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Z-11 '63 Chevrolet is in the books:

http://www.classracerinfo.com/CGPage...MAKE=Chevrolet

Go for it!!!

Whoops, my mistake! That would be a very cool racer, but unfortunately they're not cheap...Even though I'd be just fine with a replica too.

[Greg Reimer 7376]

The guide mentions the 427 Z-11,rates it at 430 horse, but it doesn't specify anything about the aluminum fenders, bumpers, inner fenders or hood. Does that imply that it would be OK to put that Z-11 engine in a conventional steel bodied Impala 2 dr.HT?The aluminum parts would be the real killer as to the expense of such an operation, also, the Z-11 heads and intake would be a real search. The Z block was the same as the 409, so building that would be more of a possibility, although the crank would have to be a custom stroker type of thing, as it had a longer stroke exclusive to that engine, 3.650" as opposed to the 3.500" stroke of the 409. You wouldn't want to get an original car and go to work modifying it because of the cost and the originality factor. I believe all the VIN's are accounted for even though all the cars built then were not. Try the 348/409 Forum on line for some good Z-11 info. What a search for parts this thing would entail!

[ChevelleStocker]

Originally Posted by Greg Reimer 7376

The guide mentions the 427 Z-11,rates it at 430 horse, but it doesn't specify anything about the aluminum fenders, bumpers, inner fenders or hood. Does that imply that it would be OK to put that Z-11 engine in a conventional steel bodied Impala 2 dr.HT?The aluminum parts would be the real killer as to the expense of such an operation, also, the Z-11 heads and intake would be a real search. The Z block was the same as the 409, so building that would be more of a possibility, although the crank would have to be a custom stroker type of thing, as it had a longer stroke exclusive to that engine, 3.650" as opposed to the 3.500" stroke of the 409. You wouldn't want to get an original car and go to work modifying it because of the cost and the originality factor. I believe all the VIN's are accounted for even though all the cars built then were not. Try the 348/409 Forum on line for some good Z-11 info. What a search for parts this thing would entail!

Yep, if one was building a Z-11 Impala the starting point should definitely be a standard Impala and not a factory Z-11 model. That 348/409 Forum is indeed a great site, while rebuilding my '60 Impala street car (Even though it only has 283) I even had an account there, just haven't logged in for a while...

That is a very cool car, but definitely out of my budget range.

[Larry Hill]

1968 Cougar or Mustang, my high school dream car, with the 427 FE engine. I think its a "W" code car.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

1968 Cougar or Mustang, my high school dream car, with the 427 FE engine. I think its a "W" code car.

Back in the early 70s, in the "gas station" days, a young lady used to bring one in for service. 68 Cougar, triple black, 427/c-6. I remember it not being the easiest car to change plugs in.