Would you believe?

[blacksheep]

A 55 Chevy Belair powered by a V-12 Merlin that is painted to look like a
P-51?

http://www.rodshop.com.au/project55.htm

[Kilo Hotel]

Re: Would you believe?

Those crazy Aussies! I particularly like the control yoke in place of a steering wheel, though it's a bit of a mixed metaphor at best.

[Apteryx]

Re: Would you believe?

Once on the site, click on "Experimental Aircraft Repowering".
Those boy's down-under need a little help with their fiberglass technique.
B-UGLY

[AAFO_WSagar]

Re: Would you believe?

Once on the site, click on "Experimental Aircraft Repowering".
Those boy's down-under need a little help with their fiberglass technique.
B-UGLY

LOL.. I like the Chevy! I think that engine would go nicely in my CK 1500 in replacement of the little 350cu in bugger in there now.. ahh let's see... at about 15 - 17 mpg now at 350 cu in.... hummn... well, on second thought

They could use a bit of help in the finishing dept for those recowl jobs couldn't they... but then, from the land of "Mad Max" and "Beyond Thunderdome" what might we expect

Wayne

[Apteryx]

Re: Would you believe?

but then, from the land of "Mad Max" and "Beyond Thunderdome" what might we expect Wayne

They're putting aircraft engines in auto's and auto engines in aircraft..
Everybody needs a hobby, I guess...
"Darwin Award" entry, to the first one that firewalls the '55

[matt]

Re: Would you believe?

raises hand, i'll go, hehehe

[Peashooter]

Re: Would you believe?

They're putting aircraft engines in auto's and auto engines in aircraft..
Everybody needs a hobby, I guess...
"Darwin Award" entry, to the first one that firewalls the '55

I will -- in low blower!

[Apteryx]

Re: Would you believe?

raises hand, i'll go, hehehe

I 'll look for you on America's Funniest Video's
Check your TV Guide for "Torque-Rolling Chevy" episode

[AirDOGGe]

Re: Would you believe?

Can you say "WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! "

I don't know if they should put a drag chute on the back, or leave it inside for the driver/pilot to bail-out with....Insane! Thanks for sharing that.