RE: [Chevelle-list] For Sale: 1967 SS Sport Coupe ~ GR8PMKN

[Brad Waller]

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If you are going for the ultimate, you can get the latest LSx series engine, or go for more cubes and get the truck stroker.  The LSx series uses completely different engine mounts, so you need to do custom work to use it.  The Ramjet is cool, but when I see it on a show car it does nothing for me.  I get the WOW factor with the LS series because they just don't belong in such an old car.  The Ramjet seems to be made for the old cars, and the LTx series has been done for a while in the older cars and is no longer amazing.  I have not seen a blown or turbo Ramjet, so that could be an interesting way to make the car unique.  I seem to recall that the Ramjet was calibrated for a very specific engine build, and you could not customize the electronics for a "built" version, which could be why you never see then customized.   Two tone paint can be cool - as the Chicayne showed.  The Elky has some nice lines and creases you can use to separate the colors.  You could keep with a theme, and do very subtle ghost flames as a link to the GR8PMKN.   Good luck and have fun with it!   Brad  -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale McIntosh Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 3:49 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] For Sale: 1967 SS Sport Coupe ~ GR8PMKN Well, you're probably right that the car couldn't be built for $28K even with a starter car. I thought I'd give anyone on TC and the mailing list first crack though. If nothing happens in a few days, I'll put it up on eBay with a $28K-$30K reserve and see what happens.   No definate plans for the Elky - still playing with some ideas. Probably go with a small block this time and keep it pretty sedate unless I find a deal on a big block setup.  It'll still be a driver with creature comforts such as A/C, P/S, etc and a different-than-most paint scheme.  It will be visually striking and not a (dare I say without offending purists) a run-of-the-mill Marina Blue or Bolero Red.  :*)  Pretty colors, but I'm into making something different.  Right now I'm leaning toward a two-tone scheme, something like an apricot/copper hue over silver/gray.   I haven't kept up with small block advancements so all the LSx and LTx engines designations are still alphabet soup up to me. Wouldn't mind finding a late model Z28 with a TPI and automatic that's been wrecked or pretty well neglected to pull engine/trans from. I don't know what engine/trans combos came in what years so I'm starting to research/learn. Haven't decided if the 'WOW' factor is worth the hassle of the new engines over a crate Ram Jet 350 for example. Anyone care to elaborate, off-line? Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41 67SS/67 Elky DalesPlace  My 67 SS and 67 El Camino ChevelleStuff  Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles MidwestChevelles  Midwest Chevelle Show Information