26 definitions by Myajd jdg
A '63-'76 Chevrolet Corvette. Also known as a "midyear." The midyear 'Vettes were based on the Mako Shark dream car (released in '61), which shared many of its lines with Bill Mitchell's Stingray race car. The '67 Vettes, especially the ones with 427 mills and "stinger" hoods, are considered by many to be the finest combination of looks and performance ever produced by Detroit.
by Myajd jdg July 29, 2005
A '63-'76 Chevrolet Corvette. Also known as a "midyear." The midyear 'Vettes were based on the Mako Shark dream car (released in '61), which shared many of its lines with Bill Mitchell's Stingray race car. The '67 Vettes, especially the ones with 427 mills and "stinger" hoods, are considered by many to be the finest combination of looks and performance ever produced by Detroit.
by Myajd jdg July 29, 2005
Legendary Chrysler V8, characterized by hemispherical combustion chambers. Chrysler Hemi's date back to 1951; however, most are more familar with the 426 Hemi that originated in 1964. The current 'Hemi' used in Chrysler's is not a true Hemi. Thanks alot, Germany.
A special race-prepped 426 Hemi powered the '68 MoPar/Hurst Super Stock Darts and Barracudas. Rated at 425bhp (although more likely over 650), this complete with acid dipped doors, fiberglass hood & fenders, and numerous other weight-reduction techniques got these cars from 0 to 60 in about 3.5 seconds, and boosted them to top speeds of just over 140mph. Needless to say, to this day they dominate the NHRA Super Stock classes.
by Myajd jdg July 1, 2005
by Myajd jdg July 29, 2005
We can thank the truck for making skyscrapers, the interstate system, and modern life the wway it is. Without big trucks to hual cargo and supplies, it would still be like the 1800's.
I drive a '93 Dodge D-150 with a 2" lift and 33s. The engine is the old 360 LA model with headers and a brand spankin' new Holley 4-bbl.
by Myajd jdg July 28, 2005
The Dodge Coronet, on which the Charger and Super Bee were based. Originally from the mid '50s, it resurfaced in 1965 as a sporty mid-sized 2-door sedan or 6/9-passenger wagon. It lasted until the early '70s, when it got phased out. By '71, the Charger became its own line and the Super Bee was moved over to the new Charger platform. The performance variant was the R/T model, which started in '67, with the race-prepped 440 Magnum V8 as the standard engine,k and the bulletproof TF727 3spd auto as the standard transmission. Optional were the 425hp 426 Hemi, and the 4spd manual with Hurst linkage (in '70, the manual recieved a competion-type Hurst pistol-grip shifter.) The R/T model was phased out after 1970.
Charger ('66-'74): high-performance, slightly more luxury-oriented version the the Coronet. For '66 and '67, it featured a fastback body and a different dash to differentiate uit from the Coronet. From '68 through '70, it featured a different front-end as the main difference from the Coronet. From 1971 onwards it was completely different, only sharing the B-body (mid-size) base platform with it.
Coronet ('65-'70): A semi-fastback, two-door five-seater with basic ammenities, such as vinyl bucket seats, a floor-shifted 3spd auto, and dual exhausts, except on base models.
Super Bee ('68-'71): A stripped down Coronet (complete withh les insulation), with vinyl bench seat, 3spd manual transmission, hot-cammed 383cid V8, heavy-duty shocks & springs, dual exhausts, and options such as a tachometer and the Hemi.
Coronet ('65-'70): A semi-fastback, two-door five-seater with basic ammenities, such as vinyl bucket seats, a floor-shifted 3spd auto, and dual exhausts, except on base models.
Super Bee ('68-'71): A stripped down Coronet (complete withh les insulation), with vinyl bench seat, 3spd manual transmission, hot-cammed 383cid V8, heavy-duty shocks & springs, dual exhausts, and options such as a tachometer and the Hemi.
by Myajd jdg August 15, 2005