OK JC, Another Automotive Trivia Question!

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: JC
D'oh!

But I think the 4-door wagon was called the Parkwood, at least Stateside

So what about post-'60?

Caprice.

 

[JC]

Alright, back to Mopars


The legendary (not the current wannabe) Hemi almost survived until 1972. What significant change would it have had, had it survived?

 

[JC]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: JC
D'oh!

But I think the 4-door wagon was called the Parkwood, at least Stateside

So what about post-'60?

Caprice.

Ah. But that wasn't until 1966!

 

[Pacfanweb]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: Pacfanweb

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
One more question:

What federally mandated safety feature was required in 1968.

Seat belts.

They came out earlier.

They came out, but weren't mandated until 1968.

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: JC
Alright, back to Mopars


The legendary (not the current wannabe) Hemi almost survived until 1972. What significant change would it have had, had it survived?

2 rumours were running rampant at the time.

1) the hemi would have to have lower compression and a single carb.

2) the hemi would have to have a smaller displacement.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Originally posted by: JC
Let's switch back to Corvettes

What was the first year of the ZR-1 Corvette? And what made up the package?

1970, it had a 370HP 350 small block called the LT1.

 

[JC]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: JC
Alright, back to Mopars


The legendary (not the current wannabe) Hemi almost survived until 1972. What significant change would it have had, had it survived?

2 rumours were running rampant at the time.

1) the hemi would have to have lower compression and a single carb.

2) the hemi would have to have a smaller displacement.

It would have had a ball-stud valvetrain, as opposed to the shaft setup

 

[JC]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth

Originally posted by: JC
Let's switch back to Corvettes

What was the first year of the ZR-1 Corvette? And what made up the package?

1970, it had a 370HP 350 small block called the LT1.

Kudos to you


This is too fun....but I'm out for the night. Check back tomorrow

 

[Cyberian]

Originally posted by: JC
D'oh!

But I think the 4-door wagon was called the Parkwood, at least Stateside

So what about post-'60?

Impala, Biscayne, Bel Air?

 

[Evadman]

Doh! Stupid brain...

Says it all...

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: JC

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: JC
Alright, back to Mopars


The legendary (not the current wannabe) Hemi almost survived until 1972. What significant change would it have had, had it survived?

2 rumours were running rampant at the time.

1) the hemi would have to have lower compression and a single carb.

2) the hemi would have to have a smaller displacement.

It would have had a ball-stud valvetrain, as opposed to the shaft setup

Cool.

I just saw a picture of my dream car. 1966 Buick Widcat GS.

http://www.buicks.net/show_and_shine/66wildcatgs/

 

[Pacfanweb]

Here you go: Until the 90's, and the Viper, I think, what muscle car held Car and Driver's (and pretty much any other mag's) all-time fastest 0-60 time?

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Pontiac Firebird, Ram Air IV (or was it V?). 0-60 in 4.0 or 4.1

 

[Pilsnerpete]

Originally posted by: JC
Here's one: what was the last year you could push-start a Torqueflight-automatic car?

What IS it that makes an auto un-pushstartable?

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Pilsnerpete: mainly the torque converter, you need to get upto a speed of around 30MPH before you have enough speed to overpower the slippage.

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: Pacfanweb
Here you go: Until the 90's, and the Viper, I think, what muscle car held Car and Driver's (and pretty much any other mag's) all-time fastest 0-60 time?

Not that stupid Pontiac 2+2 0-60 in 3 secs crap, I hope.

 

[Pacfanweb]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Pontiac Firebird, Ram Air IV (or was it V?). 0-60 in 4.0 or 4.1

Nope, but you have the right manufacturer.

 

[Pacfanweb]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: Pacfanweb
Here you go: Until the 90's, and the Viper, I think, what muscle car held Car and Driver's (and pretty much any other mag's) all-time fastest 0-60 time?

Not that stupid Pontiac 2+2 0-60 in 3 secs crap, I hope.

'Fraid so. 1965 Pontiac Catalina 421 SD. 3.9 seconds. Fastest C&D ever tested for years. Just think what it would do on today's rubber.

 

[Pilsnerpete]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Pilsnerpete: mainly the torque converter, you need to get upto a speed of around 30MPH before you have enough speed to overpower the slippage.

You have to be the 6 million dollar man to get one going then? Okay...so if you're parked on a steep hill--steep enough to go that fast--it would bump start?

Hey Ironwood! What is I (B) TL anyway? I've wondered this for a awhile.:beer:

 

[Pacfanweb]

Originally posted by: Pilsnerpete

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Pilsnerpete: mainly the torque converter, you need to get upto a speed of around 30MPH before you have enough speed to overpower the slippage.

You have to be the 6 million dollar man to get one going then? Okay...so if you're parked on a steep hill--steep enough to go that fast--it would bump start?

No. The engine has to be running for the torque converter to do anything. Rolling a car downhill just spins the output shaft. It isn't connected to the rest of the trans unless you have some hydraulic pressure.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Concievably yes. If your drivetrain held up.

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: Pacfanweb

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: Pacfanweb
Here you go: Until the 90's, and the Viper, I think, what muscle car held Car and Driver's (and pretty much any other mag's) all-time fastest 0-60 time?

Not that stupid Pontiac 2+2 0-60 in 3 secs crap, I hope.

'Fraid so. 1965 Pontiac Catalina 421 SD. 3.9 seconds. Fastest C&D ever tested for years. Just think what it would do on today's rubber.

You do realize that no magazine takes that road test seriously? It has been discredited more than 20 years ago.

Also there was no 1965 421 SD. They stopped making the 421 Super Duty in 1963.

 

[Pacfanweb]

Edit: after thinking about it, and doing some surfing, I may be right about the 1965 number. See link below.
I'd love to see a link to someone knowledgeable that discredits that road test, too. I read about it in the 70's and have never seen anything to dispute it.
The car had the 421SD, "swiss cheese" frame, and aluminum front end. If it got traction, there's no reason it couldn't run 3.9. People don't have a problem believing the Cobra was about that fast, no reason a factory race car that likely had more power to make up for a bit more weight couldn't be just as quick.

Go to 1965.
I'll do some more surfing.....I've thought it was 1965 all these years.....the old memory could be failing me....maybe it's time for some DDR.

 

[Cyberian]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Pilsnerpete: mainly the torque converter, you need to get upto a speed of around 30MPH before you have enough speed to overpower the slippage.

About five years ago the battery in my Civic had
died because I left the lights on overnight . I was in a
hurry to get to work on time so I ran into the house to get
my wife to give me a hand to start the car.
I told her to get into our second car, a prehistoric oversized
gas guzzler, and use it to push my car fast enough to start it.
I pointed out to her that because my car had an automatic transmission,
it needed to be pushed at least 30 MPH for it
to start. She said fine, hopped into her car and drove off.
I sat there fuming wondering what can she be doing. A minute
passed by and when I saw her in the rearview mirror coming at
me at about 40 MPH, I realized (Knowing she?s a blonde) that I should
have been A LOT clearer with my directions.

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: Cyberian

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Pilsnerpete: mainly the torque converter, you need to get upto a speed of around 30MPH before you have enough speed to overpower the slippage.

About five years ago the battery in my Civic had
died because I left the lights on overnight . I was in a
hurry to get to work on time so I ran into the house to get
my wife to give me a hand to start the car.
I told her to get into our second car, a prehistoric oversized
gas guzzler, and use it to push my car fast enough to start it.
I pointed out to her that because my car had an automatic transmission,
it needed to be pushed at least 30 MPH for it
to start. She said fine, hopped into her car and drove off.
I sat there fuming wondering what can she be doing. A minute
passed by and when I saw her in the rearview mirror coming at
me at about 40 MPH, I realized (Knowing she?s a blonde) that I should
have been A LOT clearer with my directions.

haha. that gets a 5/10.