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Old 08-05-2009, 06:14 PM
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Well it is finally done....just in time for the Woodward Cruise The car was built by Drayton Motors in Waterford Michigan. They did the body paint suspension and motor.
It has a 388 all aluminum with two fours. Crane Thumper roller cam, MSD distributor, RHS aluminum heads. Dynoed at 450 before the roller.
Front suspension is Fatman with Shock Wave air ride, Rear is a Jim Meyers four bar with adjustable coil overs. Tremec 600 5 speed with a Richman posi 370 rear end.
Vintage Air, complete leather interior and Classic gauges.[IMG][/IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG]
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WOWWhat a beauty. Will you show it at the Rockin Rod 'N' Rochester this Sunday?

If so will see you there

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OMG! Thats Freakin Beautiful
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ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! WELL DONE!
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Looks great!!!!!!!
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Simply stunning! Very nice!
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Man, these cars just keep getting better and better. Very nice ride!!! Enjoy yourself cruising that cool new ride

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That is a gorgeous auto, but I have to ask how it is licensed/titled. Hobbyist, vintage Corvette, reconstruct, or what have you?
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Very nicely done. Enjoy!
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WOW! Very nice. Dennis
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Thanks guys for the nice comments....yep it will be in Rochester on Sunday....not sure I understand the title question but it is titled and licensed as what it is a 57 Corvette.[IMG][/IMG]
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Awesome build. Thanks for the pics.
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I love it! Outstanding job. Great look and stance. Enjoy!
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Great looking car and attention to detail!

Love the stance and color combination. Enjoy.

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Verrry nice!! What size steering wheel did you use?
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OMG! Thats Freakin Beautiful


Simply awesome car! Very nice job.
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Originally Posted by Dick Horzen
Verrry nice!! What size steering wheel did you use?
Thanks Dick....the steering wheel is 14 inch Billet Specialties. Also the Ididit column was shortened (moved in) to give a little more leg room.
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Wow what a ride... everything about it is Awesome
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