Pics from my first attempt with #80 - Blackbird

[vettemaniac]

Re: Pics from my first attempt with #80 - Blackbird

Hey, vettemaniac, is that a Dodge Challenger as your avatar?? Why not a vette?? Haaaa!!! Thanks for the tip about the Brinkman light; I think I've seen a pic of one, but cannot find them in any stores in NH. I haven't looke everywhere, but where I have - no luck. Might buy one online.

Yep, that's my new baby. I've got the "it's not a vette" response from quite a few people I know. Anyways, if you can't find it in any stores locally, then online is your best bet.

[Blackbird]

Re: Pics from my first attempt with #80 - Blackbird

Vettemaniac..........nice ride (Challenger, that is!) Sort of, reminds me of a ride a had MANY years ago........a '66 plymouth Barracuda. The guy I bought it from had done extensive work to the engine bay and chassis, so he could shoe-horn a 426 hemi into it.........yeeeeeee haaaaa!!!

I stuck a Hurst 4 speed "slap shifter" into it, and changed to a Hayes racing clutch with an Ansen scatter shield (so I wouldn't risk losing my foot at burnouts up at New England Dragway on Wednesday nights) - called "grudge night". You could race anyone - no rules.) Much fun. Much burned rubber, 2 broken Moroso "breakproof" rearends!!!! They just don't make "American heavy metal" like that anymore!!!

Anyway........good luck with your new "baby"!
'Bird

[vettemaniac]

Re: Pics from my first attempt with #80 - Blackbird

Vettemaniac..........nice ride (Challenger, that is!) Sort of, reminds me of a ride a had MANY years ago........a '66 plymouth Barracuda. The guy I bought it from had done extensive work to the engine bay and chassis, so he could shoe-horn a 426 hemi into it.........yeeeeeee haaaaa!!!

I stuck a Hurst 4 speed "slap shifter" into it, and changed to a Hayes racing clutch with an Ansen scatter shield (so I wouldn't risk losing my foot at burnouts up at New England Dragway on Wednesday nights) - called "grudge night". You could race anyone - no rules.) Much fun. Much burned rubber, 2 broken Moroso "breakproof" rearends!!!! They just don't make "American heavy metal" like that anymore!!!

Anyway........good luck with your new "baby"!
'Bird

The Barracuda is another one of my favorites. Mine has a 3 speed Slap Stick in it (automatic). I could only imagine this with a 426 hemi in it... there aren't too many of them left. They were only in the 70-71 Challenger's though, and I want to keep most of it original and keep the number's matching. Oops, didn't mean to hijack the thread there. Again, the car looks very good for a first attempt, especially being tan!

[Ryan L.]

Re: Pics from my first attempt with #80 - Blackbird

Car looks great, really paid off!! Bet your wife is thrilled too!!

[J. A. Michaels]

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Very good work. Its hard to get that much pop and shine out of a light colered car. Way to go. Glad the wife is happy.

[Blackbird]

Re: Pics from my first attempt with #80 - Blackbird

Hi, 23jam, and lilblkblt04.........thanks very much, and yeah my wife was / is really pleased - she said she was "showing off" her car at school today!!! Pretty funny, 'cause she's not really what you would call a "car guy".........know what I mean??

Anyway, thanks much.........
'Bird

[TrufflePig]

Re: Pics from my first attempt with #80 - Blackbird

Hi, 23jam, and lilblkblt04.........thanks very much, and yeah my wife was / is really pleased - she said she was "showing off" her car at school today!!! Pretty funny, 'cause she's not really what you would call a "car guy".........know what I mean??

Anyway, thanks much.........
'Bird

but everyone likes a clean car.

when have you ever said 'nice ride' to a dirty car.

all nice cars are kept clean. usually anyways. in my area for sure.

least aggressive product first. TEST SPOT!!!