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Woj 09-13-2018 02:11 AM
Rick, great story and photos. Thanks for sharing!

SS427 11-17-2021 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Block Bill (Post 1411100)
I remember the Santella? brothers raced a Loaded 1968 red SS-427 Impala at Union Grove Wisconsin back when I raced my Rallye Green Hemi Raodrunner. If I remember correctly it ran in the high 12.0's. SS-427's are Cool cars in any year.

Bill
Came across these on Fakebook today Bill. What a beautiful car. Would loved to have seen it back in the day and wonder where it is today?

Big Block Bill 11-17-2021 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by SS427 (Post 1571483)
Came across these on Fakebook today Bill. What a beautiful car. Would loved to have seen it back in the day and wonder where it is today?
That's the Car Rick! I remember it had power windows and a Ton of options. I believe they raced it since it was Brand New. Thanks for posting the pictures, it brings back a lot of memories especially the Motor Sport Research name on the front fender. Bill

Too Many Projects 11-17-2021 09:31 PM
I raced my '70 SS 454 Chevelle out at TC a number of times a summer thru the seventies, but I have a hard time remembering most of the guys and cars. There is an fb page for Twin City Dragstrip, if you are interested in seeing more pics. Some of the cars I recognize. My car MAY be in one pic in the tower lane, but it's hard to know for sure, as the pic is from the fence and mostly of the other car.

SS427 11-17-2021 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Too Many Projects (Post 1571511)
I raced my '70 SS 454 Chevelle out at TC a number of times a summer thru the seventies, but I have a hard time remembering most of the guys and cars. There is an fb page for Twin City Dragstrip, if you are interested in seeing more pics. Some of the cars I recognize. My car MAY be in one pic in the tower lane, but it's hard to know for sure, as the pic is from the fence and mostly of the other car.
Mitch, I have been on several of the MN dragstrip FB sites for years and check them routinely. I raced there in the late 70's and recognize a lot of the cars. What color was your Chevelle?

Too Many Projects 11-17-2021 11:10 PM
Black, White stripe, black interior. The car had 3.73 gears and I ran 26/9 wrinkle walls that I had to keep 12 lbs of air to avoid a bad bog off the line. I would launch at 3,500 and let them spin for a short time. The announcer would occasionally make a comment about how I needed new tires every week.
Where there the day the Snake and Mongoose made 3 runs ?? Totally awesome !!

prototype 11-18-2021 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SS427 (Post 1571483)
Came across these on Fakebook today Bill. What a beautiful car. Would loved to have seen it back in the day and wonder where it is today?
RKE and the piston just in front of the rear wheel well is from Ronnie Kaplan
He was a helluva wrench and great guy!

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/201...dead-at-age-87

prototype 11-18-2021 12:46 AM
I wonder if there's an SS427 hood lurking in the Santanella garage :)

They put a cowl induction style hood on the car, cool.

Too Many Projects 11-18-2021 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by prototype (Post 1571529)
I wonder if there's an SS427 hood lurking in the Santanella garage :)

They put a cowl induction style hood on the car, cool.

If there is, it's probably worth more than that car cost new right now.

dykstra 11-18-2021 11:29 AM
Love the body style of these cars!

SS427 11-18-2021 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Too Many Projects (Post 1571538)
If there is, it's probably worth more than that car cost new right now.
In fact, that hood is valued at about twice what the car cost new. 68 Z24 hoods are about the same and maybe even a little more. Throw in the side louvers and you might be able to buy a couple of these cars.

Big Block Bill 11-18-2021 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SS427 (Post 1571587)
In fact, that hood is valued at about twice what the car cost new. 68 Z24 hoods are about the same and maybe even a little more. Throw in the side louvers and you might be able to buy a couple of these cars.
Rick,

As far a value, which is worth more, a complete original 1967 SS-427 Impala hood or a 1968 SS-427 hood? I always thought the 1967 was worth the most and the rarest when complete with louvers.

Bill

prototype 11-19-2021 01:18 AM
I'm not current on 67's, for a 68 you'd be hard pressed to find a good used one for 5K, an NOS hood is broaching 10K.

aawtech 11-19-2021 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by prototype (Post 1571655)
I'm not current on 67's, for a 68 you'd be hard pressed to find a good used one for 5K, an NOS hood is broaching 10K.
LOL, you are spot-on with your values. I have both in my collection along with the inserts for a 1968. As far as what one is more valuable, it depends on what someone is looking for. The 68 hoods were more prone to rusting along the back area due to their internal design. It's an age-old argument/discussion. I'm a 68 guy and the 68 hoods are more desirable to me. A 67 guy would feel the same about his stuff.

Donny

GM Powertrain 11-19-2021 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Chevy (Post 1412240)
Don't laugh, but it did a 17.35 @ 81 MPH in the 1/4 mile...

It's a bone stock 327/275 horse, 4 barrel Quadrajet, 3:08 rear 10 bolt non posi, Power Glide tranny, true dual exhaust through stock exhaust manifolds.

The car is de tuned a bit also. I have the timing set back and heavier advance springs in the distributor because of pinging issues I had on pump gas. I left it it, but should have bumped it up for the track.

I was just there having fun. I left it in drive and the slush glide shifted at about 62 MPH into 2nd gear and it was hilarious when it shifted, so slow. I laughed every time... It's a heavier car of course also... But it was fun...

Rich
I loved reading this. A friend had a '66 Impala convertible with the same combo and 2.73 open if I remember correctly. Ran it at Milan and got into the high 16's. A lot of fun. It's not always about going fast but just having a good time.

Oldss 11-23-2021 12:21 AM
I too like the 67’s and 68’s. Was looking at the blue 67 and the 2 gold 68’s at MCACN and was shocked by something I had never noticed before. How short the doors are. Or at least compared to the fenders and quarters.

SS427 11-24-2021 01:54 PM
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I have posted this a few times before but the original owner of my 67 Z24 came running after me as I was pulling away with his car that I just bought. With tears in his eyes he handed it to me. Pretty cool.

napa68 11-24-2021 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SS427 (Post 1572294)
I have posted this a few times before but the original owner of my 67 Z24 came running after me as I was pulling away with his car that I just bought. With tears in his eyes he handed it to me. Pretty cool.
How appropriate as we are in gun deer season here in WI!


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