Category Archives: Auto History

The Viper

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I re-posted a discussion on “Would You Take A Viper Over A ZR1?” (http://wp.me/pKHNM-1nH).  To me there is really no discussion to be had.  There is absolutely no way I’d select a Dodge Viper for a ZR1.  Heck, there’s no way I’d select a Viper over any Corvette (even the ugly, big butted C5’s).  Yup, even over the horse power difference.

It is mainly the design.  The Viper looks like the it’s either broken in the middle or was two cars shoved together.    Check this out?

1992_Dodge_ViperRT103-2

So here ya go  – the curve of the hood and rake of the windshield make he look “bent” at the vertical line drawn on the fender.  The bump where the side exhaust starts  the bent look.  The door is hinged inside what would normally be a fender brake cooling vent.  Then notice the back-end – it looks familiar, yes like a Mazda.   It really looks like a sports car got been by shoving a Mazda Miata in its trunk.

Now take a look at a 1992 Corvette ZR1.

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Let rake in the windshield and the brake vents are as they should be!!!  Great lines!!!

Collector for a 1992 Viper vs. the  1992 ZR1 is a little one sided with the Viper about $15k more than the Vette, so for investment purposes the Vipers the one to own.

Your thoughts?

Thanks for reading.

Tim

 

 

Drive By 1938 Chrysler Royal

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Here is another drive by.  As you know these are in fact drive by – but shooting with a camera!!!!

We saw this on near down town Tucson, Az.

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She needs a little work but it seems the owner drives it.  I love the suicide door and the 9 windows!!

The Chrysler Royal was an automobile produced by the Chrysler division of the Chrysler Corporation between 1937 to 1942 and 1946 to 1950. The Royal represented the entry-level Chrysler during its production,[1] making it the most affordable Chrysler model. The Royal was replaced at the end of 1950 model year by the Chrysler Windsor.

Own one of these?  Drop me a note.

Thanks for reading.

Tim

 

Event Coverage: Return To The Coast – Where Musclecars Unite

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Event Coverage: Return To The Coast – Where Musclecars Unite.

 

 

Engine Line Up – 1956 Hudson Part III (Packard Engine in a Hudson?) Update

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Additional update:

According to The Standard Catalog of American Motors 1902-1987, the AMC V8 was introduced on March 5 (1956) in a new model called the Hornet Special.  It displaced 250 cu. in.  The 2 V8 engines were sold side-by-side until October 25, when the 1957 models were introduced.  The 1957 cars, all of which were called "Hornets", came _only_ with the 327 cu. in. AMC V8 (the Hudson and Nash 6 cylinder engines were no longer available).
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From over on Antique Automobile Club of America.

http://forums.aaca.org/f169/engine-line-up-1956-hudson-part-340657.html#post1104154

Kevin wrote:

Quote Originally Posted by misterc9 View Post
AMC bought V8 engines and automatic transmissions from Packard. They installed them in Nash and Hudson cars in 55 and 56. Their own AMC V8 was ready for 57 so I think they only used their own engines from 57 on.

Kevin

56 Hornet

Thanks Kevin.

Tim

Engine Line Up – 1956 Hudson Part III (Packard Engine in a Hudson?)

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I need to finish this one up so here are the V8 offerings for the 1956 Hudson.

Interesting enough one was called the Packard Eight and the other was the Hornet Special Eight.

The Hornet Special Eight was a V8 with overhead valves.  It was a cast iron block that displaced 250 cubic inches.  The bore and stroke were 3.50″ x 3.25″ and a compression ratio of  8.0:1 helped produce about 190 hp.  This was topped by a Carter WGD two barrel carb (Model 235S).

The Packard Eight, was it the really a Packard engine?

What I do know is that the Hudson engine was a V8 with overhead valves and cast iron block.  It sported a bore and stroke of 4″ x 3.50 (which means the bore was half an inch larger than the Special and the stroke was quarter of an inch larger.  This upped the compression ratio to 9.5:1 and displacement up to 352 cid.  Topped with a Carter carb WGD two barrel (Model 2231SA it produced 220 hp.

But was it a Packard engine?

It may have been.  In 1955 Packard powered some of its models with what they called the Clipper Custom or the Packard Line V8 (up until that date any Packard 8 cylinder was an L head).  This engine had the same bore and stroke, compression and displacement (352).  It had more horse power but that was more likely attributed to the 4 barrel Carter carbs that were used (models 2232S or 2284S).  Packard also used Rochester Type 4GC four barrel carbs on some of the models.  So I can’t conclude for certain that it was the same engine, but I believe it was.  I’ll see if I can find the answer with more research.

56 Hornet

Thanks for reading.

Tim

MCACN: 1952 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup Truck

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MCACN: 1952 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup Truck.

 

This 1952 Chevrolet 3600 pickup truck was found in a North Dakota farmfield.

To seem more follow the link above to Classic Recollections.

I love the painted dash on this 52 pickup.

 

Thanks for reading.

Tim

Engine Line Up – 1956 Hudson Part II

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Next up we have Hornet Six and the Hornet Twin-H Six.

The Hornet Six was a cast iron power plant and displaced 308 CID.  Like all the Hudson 6 cylinders this was an in-line L-head.  This had 3 – 13/16 bore and 4.50″ stroke and a compression ratio of 7.5:1 and with a two barrel Carter carb (WDG Model 2252S) it would be the Hornet down the street with 165 hp.

Here a commercial image of the Cater WGD carb.

The Hornet Twin-H Six is basically the same engine, same displacement, bore and stroke, but this was topped with 2 WA-1 Carters (Model 2113S) one barrel carbs.  This set up helped it reached 175 hp.

 

1956 Hornet

Twin-H 308 CID Straight Six

 

Thanks for reading.   The V8’s are coming up!!

Tim

 

 

 

BRIGHT HOT ROD RUN 2012 SATURDAY

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BRIGHT HOT ROD RUN 2012 SATURDAY.

 

 

 

 

 

I reblog this site all the time.  Love the photography!!

http://crcooperphotography.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/bright-hot-rod-run-2012-saturday/

 

Tim