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Chevrolet COE Custom Truck

Written by Ken Altes

I have a particular fondness for cab over engine trucks from the 40s. This one’s from last April’s Lonestar Round Up show.

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1969 Camaro Z/28 in Pflugerville

Written by Ken Altes

My favorite Camaro, the 1969 Z/28 uses a short stroke, rev-happy 302 cu. in. V8 and heavy duty suspension that won SCCA’s Trans Am Sedan class in 1968 and 1969. Rated at 290 h.p, but actual horsepower was more like 360, or 400 with the dual four barrel carb option, at almost 7000 rpm.  Close ratio four speed  transmission, Positraction, front disc brakes and 0-60 of just over 7 seconds in a balanced, neutral handling car. Weighted 3500 lbs. Not sure this is the correct hood, though.  This engine is noted for its great high end power and smoothness.  I had an earlier but similar small block Chevy in my first car, a 1962 Triumph TR4, and that engine was exhilarating at very high rpms.

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1934 Chevrolet Racer at Austin’s Historic Races

Written by Ken Altes

Lovely 1934 Chevrolet vintage race car powered by the advanced OHV straight six that Chevy used from 1929 into the 70s.  Don’t miss this year’s vintage races at Circuit of the Americas, October 10-12.  More than 600 vintage race cars competing in 12 classes.  Exceptional access to all the race cars makes this the best event of the year.

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