Musclecars That Should Have Been Made - Page 7

James L Miller · 04-30-2010, 07:04 PM

I'd be happy with fiberglass parts to supercede the aluminum front end parts on the early '63-'64 B-bodies. And SS package cars to fill in around the '62-'65 and '67-'68 models. 1970-71 Duster and Demon SS packages with Race Hemi's and 440-6 combos with functional air scoops, Aspen and Volare SS package cars with 440-4 and DANA 60.

GarysZ24 · 04-30-2010, 07:25 PM

I'll add a few for the mix....

I remember the Baldwin/Motion Vega's of the 70's, and think one of them with that 350 4bolt main small block would've been a screamer!!! I bought (and raced) an I4 '76 Vega...great memories I made with that combo, however it would've been great to have a V8!

Or how about a Ford Pinto with a 351 Cleveland motor in it? It worked for Bob Glidden didn't it?

Or how about this crazy one, a 340-360 V8 in a Plymouth Arrow?

How about this wacky one, a '69 Corvair with a 327 & either the Muncie 4spd or a powerglide??? That would've been very cool too....

crossram · 05-07-2010, 09:15 PM

1968 Hemi Camaro for Super Stock. Big block , Arias heads , crossram with Holleys. Minimum build for Super Stock. Would have been fun to watch with the Mopars even today.

427_ED · 05-07-2010, 09:52 PM

1974 GTO, not a hatchback, with the SD455 and only available with a 4-speed.

Geerhead55 · 05-07-2010, 10:38 PM

I just wish Chevrolet would've put a cowl induction hood on the 68-72 Novas,,,ever wonder why you don't see any Big Block Novas in SS? That flat hood could be why,,,would've loved to see an L-88 or ZL-1 Nova from that era. It might 've given SS/AH Darts and Cudas a run for their money.
I've got a guy out here thats going to try it anyway, with a 396 combo. Hes trying to find an intake that will clear with a Holley on it. Might have to lower the engine a little,,,I'll keep my fingers crossed for him.
Danny Durham

chris ok · 05-08-2010, 09:29 AM

My wish. 1969 GTO 428, Ram Air IV top end, m22, 4.56 12 bolt rear. Come get some,lol.

Had a customer w a 69 Judge auto w a dealer installed 428 bottom end documented from dealer car. He drove it every day in the late 80's.

455 Stage 1 Buick Opel,lol.

blkjack · 05-09-2010, 11:36 AM

BBC 79 GM F-body. Even the 454 truck motor would have be unreal.
We did the conversion with pickup truck parts,crate motor and 454 flat intake.

hemicop · 05-11-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55

I just wish Chevrolet would've put a cowl induction hood on the 68-72 Novas,,,ever wonder why you don't see any Big Block Novas in SS? That flat hood could be why,,,would've loved to see an L-88 or ZL-1 Nova from that era. It might 've given SS/AH Darts and Cudas a run for their money.
I've got a guy out here thats going to try it anyway, with a 396 combo. Hes trying to find an intake that will clear with a Holley on it. Might have to lower the engine a little,,,I'll keep my fingers crossed for him.
Danny Durham

Harrel & Yenko DID build a few L-88 Novas --met a guy who had one at a car show here. Beautiful car. He said he had the chance to talk to Dick Harrel before he died ---said Harrel told him he only built about 10 or 12 of 'em as they were too lethal to run on the street. The brakes & suspension weren't up to safely handling that much power but I'm sure a drag only car would've been great. But these weren't COPO cars so they wouldn't qualify for Stock or S/S even if he had built enough of 'em. They're kinda like the big-block Vegas Motion built ---not stock by any means, lots of fun but just over the edge (even back then) for streetibility

BOBBY BAKER · 05-11-2010, 10:47 AM

I like the 455 Opel idea, LOL ! I own an unusual 65' Olds 98 ragtop with factory air, power everything and it just happens to have a 425c.i./375hp Super Rocket engine from the factory. Really neat car. I've been thinking of selling it and my kids keep telling me no Dad, you can't, LOL Well, I can...........at least I think I can

hemicop · 05-11-2010, 02:05 PM

If you do sell it, you bettercheck first how many they made. I don't recall of ever hearing of a convertible with one of those engines---yours might be the only one!

04-30-2010, 07:04 PM	#61
James L Miller Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 494 Likes: 6 Liked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Musclecars That Should Have Been Made I'd be happy with fiberglass parts to supercede the aluminum front end parts on the early '63-'64 B-bodies. And SS package cars to fill in around the '62-'65 and '67-'68 models. 1970-71 Duster and Demon SS packages with Race Hemi's and 440-6 combos with functional air scoops, Aspen and Volare SS package cars with 440-4 and DANA 60. __________________ Mopar 2 Ya!

04-30-2010, 07:25 PM	#62
GarysZ24 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tempe, Az. Posts: 1,273 Likes: 922 Liked 242 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Musclecars That Should Have Been Made I'll add a few for the mix.... I remember the Baldwin/Motion Vega's of the 70's, and think one of them with that 350 4bolt main small block would've been a screamer!!! I bought (and raced) an I4 '76 Vega...great memories I made with that combo, however it would've been great to have a V8! Or how about a Ford Pinto with a 351 Cleveland motor in it? It worked for Bob Glidden didn't it? Or how about this crazy one, a 340-360 V8 in a Plymouth Arrow? How about this wacky one, a '69 Corvair with a 327 & either the Muncie 4spd or a powerglide??? That would've been very cool too.... __________________ Gary Hampton '86 Z24,173 V6 CF/S #5824 (#78 in 2021) Last edited by GarysZ24; 04-30-2010 at 07:51 PM.

05-07-2010, 09:15 PM	#63
crossram Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Musclecars That Should Have Been Made 1968 Hemi Camaro for Super Stock. Big block , Arias heads , crossram with Holleys. Minimum build for Super Stock. Would have been fun to watch with the Mopars even today.

05-07-2010, 09:52 PM	#64
427_ED Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nicholasville, KY Posts: 265 Likes: 54 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Musclecars That Should Have Been Made 1974 GTO, not a hatchback, with the SD455 and only available with a 4-speed.

05-07-2010, 10:38 PM	#65
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Musclecars That Should Have Been Made I just wish Chevrolet would've put a cowl induction hood on the 68-72 Novas,,,ever wonder why you don't see any Big Block Novas in SS? That flat hood could be why,,,would've loved to see an L-88 or ZL-1 Nova from that era. It might 've given SS/AH Darts and Cudas a run for their money. I've got a guy out here thats going to try it anyway, with a 396 combo. Hes trying to find an intake that will clear with a Holley on it. Might have to lower the engine a little,,,I'll keep my fingers crossed for him. Danny Durham

05-08-2010, 09:29 AM	#66
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Musclecars That Should Have Been Made My wish. 1969 GTO 428, Ram Air IV top end, m22, 4.56 12 bolt rear. Come get some,lol. Had a customer w a 69 Judge auto w a dealer installed 428 bottom end documented from dealer car. He drove it every day in the late 80's. 455 Stage 1 Buick Opel,lol.

05-09-2010, 11:36 AM	#67
blkjack Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belle Vernon, PA Posts: 288 Likes: 26 Liked 55 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Musclecars That Should Have Been Made BBC 79 GM F-body. Even the 454 truck motor would have be unreal. We did the conversion with pickup truck parts,crate motor and 454 flat intake. Last edited by blkjack; 05-09-2010 at 11:50 AM.

05-11-2010, 10:47 AM	#69
BOBBY BAKER Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: OHIO Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Musclecars That Should Have Been Made I like the 455 Opel idea, LOL ! I own an unusual 65' Olds 98 ragtop with factory air, power everything and it just happens to have a 425c.i./375hp Super Rocket engine from the factory. Really neat car. I've been thinking of selling it and my kids keep telling me no Dad, you can't, LOL Well, I can...........at least I think I can __________________ Bobby Baker 3185 STK, 3686 SS

05-11-2010, 02:05 PM	#70
hemicop Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 63 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Musclecars That Should Have Been Made If you do sell it, you bettercheck first how many they made. I don't recall of ever hearing of a convertible with one of those engines---yours might be the only one!