Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
Hey do it now....Hey hey.....Maybe you recognise those lines written by Robert Parisi of the iconic band Wild Cherry? from their biggest hit "Play that Funky Music". this song has become the theme song of my car, named by my friends "Wild cherry" not my name of course, but in our clique of automotive kooks, you dont get to name your own car.
Since I'm an amateur musician (emphasis on amateur) , a bass player to be precise, and am frankly just a little too, dare I say "white", to get a good funky bass groove on my car was so annointed. So read on and see whats up with "Wild Cherry"
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
New .040 over 350 sbc based on a 1987 block.
Custom ground hydraulic roller cam from Schnieder Racing Cams, full roller valve train, SCAT reciprocating assembly, Edelbrock heads & intake. Hedman coated headers with AIR injection rails, custom exhaust w/ 3" hi-flow cat. 300 hp routed to the ground through a Tremec TKO 5 speed and its all smog legal to boot.
Suspension Modifications:
Offset trailing arms w/ all stainless pbrake hardware. VB&P smart struts, strut bracket is spaced 1/2" down from the Muskegon HD rear cover which protects the factory 3.70:1 gears. Complete rebuild of entire front and rear suspension w/ poly bushings.
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
Apart from the full complement of Autometer Phantom gauges, the Pioneer stereo and custom Ipod dock, the interior is largely correct OEM parts, though most have been replaced. Seat have been recovered, new console parts.
Future Modifications:
None really planned at this point, a few minor upkeep things like new t-top liners cause the old ones are getting a tad tired. Read more ยป