LOOK WHAT I FOUND IN A PLASTIC BAG

[John Brown]

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I wonder if any of the members have heard of King Racing

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There was a King Speed Shop in the Chicago area in the 70's. Their cars raced at US 30 and Osceola back then. Could that be the same shop?

[olredalert]

--------Used to stop in at Kings every now and them. The scuttlebut back then was that the owner had backing from none other than Mohammid Ali(AKA Cassius Clay). Never knew if that was true but supposedly he did some work for Ali and Ali took a liking to him. You could see the place from 294 and the remains of the building may still be there. Since its closed I dont look that direction when coming into Chi-town anymore..........Bill S

[SuperNovaSS]

What a find!! Congrats Mike!


Jason

[ZL1mike]

I think Kings Racing was out of New York ? not to sure untill I get some paper work from the previous owner later, but I did have coffee with my engine guys this morning and the date on the side of the block was-
181
2 27 69
I will have to get the oil pan off later this week and get some more pics but my business won't let me get to that till maybe wed or so. I don't see any numbers near the oil filter but again till I have a real good look

And Thanks Jason, I know you had one of these till alittle while ago.

Mike

[ZL1mike]

We finally opened her up

[ZL1mike]

another one-

[ZL1mike]

We removed one head and found brand new pistons, just like we had been told 12 or 13-1 or so untill we do some checking they are huge domes.

[ZL1mike]

Removed the second head and cam and rods all are oiled nicely and was fresh, too bad I had to tear it down for inspection.