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V8 Paco
« on: March 21, 2005, 04:27:15 »
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Re: V8 Paco
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2005, 04:53:32 »
Looks like a very professional job. Car 'sits' properly as well, from the looks of it. Is this relatively inexpensive, complete with original engine etc.?

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Re: V8 Paco
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2005, 12:25:23 »
I agree Cees..it does look pretty well done, except for the dash perhaps and the seats, but I doubt it would be a good dollar deal if the idea was to return it to stock....who knows what has been modified to make it fit. I think it probably sits low in the front and the photos are taken with the rear sitting slightly lower to compensate. It would be a blast in a straight line run but I wonder how swapping the front end out would effect the handling etc. Dragstrip anyone? Actually it would be kind of neat to see one really turned out for dragging...you know with 20" wide rear tires and a honking supercharger sticking up through the hood...like a Big Daddy Roth T shirt cartoon :D
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Re: V8 Paco
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2005, 07:03:50 »
And here's how to build your own V8

http://www.weberprecision.com/

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Re: V8 Paco
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2005, 07:38:51 »
quote:
Originally posted by naj

And here's how to build your own V8
http://www.weberprecision.com/
Naj,
That is one incredible machine!  It's not just a V-8, it's got a supercharger on it!  For those who haven't looked at the site, it's a running model engine with about a 5.5 cubic inch displacement.  I looked at the Links page and went to some other sites where others are doing the same as this guy.

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