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Lee Stewart 08-26-2020 03:34 PM

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In looking back, one of the items standard on the Z16 were the Impala's big brake drums. If you're going to make a muscle car go fast, you also need to make it stop quickly too. Unfortunately I believe the bean counters saw a way to save money and all newer mid-sized GM muscle cars would get smaller 9.5" drum brakes.

Lee Stewart 08-26-2020 04:49 PM

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351-Foot ‘Lana’ Superyacht

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The WWII Fletcher-class destroyers were 375 feet long

Lee Stewart 08-26-2020 04:52 PM

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If you see Dragonflies on your property, don't chase them away. First, they can't hurt you and second, they love to eat mosquitoes.

Lee Stewart 08-26-2020 05:16 PM

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earntaz 08-26-2020 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee Stewart (Post 1512079)
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In looking back, one of the items standard on the Z16 were the Impala's big brake drums. If you're going to make a muscle car go fast, you also need to make it stop quickly too. Unfortunately I believe the bean counters saw a way to save money and all newer mid-sized GM muscle cars would get smaller 9.5" drum brakes.

I heard or read somewhere the Z-16s had an X-frame like the rag tops ... is that true? Also, looks like this yellow one is running a bit rich ...

Lee Stewart 08-26-2020 05:32 PM

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Unknown if it's a real Special Paint 1969 Mach 1. Silver was not an RPO color in 1969.

Lee Stewart 08-26-2020 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by earntaz (Post 1512089)
I heard or read somewhere the Z-16s had an X-frame like the rag tops ... is that true? Also, looks like this yellow one is running a bit rich ...

https://i.postimg.cc/ZnR8bPM8/30692533.jpg

The only item on that list that didn't make it into production were the power windows

Lee Stewart 08-26-2020 05:43 PM

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Mr70 08-26-2020 05:46 PM

I read somewhere by one of the Z-16 authority's,that although similar,the Z-16 did NOT use the 1965 Chevelle Convertibles' exact boxed frame.It did resemble it though.Also the Brakes were NOT Impala 11" brakes,but similar as well.
Both were unique to the Z-16 Chevelle.

Lee Stewart 08-26-2020 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr70 (Post 1512093)
I read somewhere by one of the Z-16 authority's,that although similar,the Z-16 did NOT use the 1965 Chevelle Convertibles' exact boxed frame.It did resemble it though.Also the Brakes were NOT Impala 11" brakes,but similar as well.
Both were unique to the Z-16 Chevelle.

Can you provide some links for that info?

Why would Chevrolet use one-off items like a frame and brakes as opposed to using existing items like the Chevelle convertible boxed frame and the Impala 11" brakes? Production was always going to be 200 cars. All the Chevy notes:

https://i.postimg.cc/0NV0J2Jd/30692515.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/PxNzbsWG/30692521.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/ZnR8bPM8/30692533.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/3NvX6Xfn/30692587.png


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