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03-04-2021, 11:38 AM | #1 |
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I second Keith's comments about engines... we once built armored cars for export to the middle east. Take an 90's RWD Cadillac, put 1/2 ton truck springs and brakes under it, then install a leaded fuel 307 Olds built to 442 specs for an engine, with a TH400 instead of a 2004R, and 3.73 gears. Looked and ran like an old gasser. Then we sent that to Hess and Eisenhart for armoring.
But they built less than 200 leaded fuel 442 307's that year, and they built all of them in a 2 day span judging by the build numbers on our engines. Which mean some of ours set for 6 months before being installed. About your picture Keith.... pretty good guesser, aren't I?
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Went to the muscle car races at US131 to check out the action and watch Keith run his True Street car. Keith and his son treated us well, including giving my overstimulated wife and I a ride back to our parking spot on a miserably hot and muggy day. A pair of true gentlemen and a pleasure to visit with. Love that his big block Chevelle was spec'd out by his dad for his mom... my dad ordered the 81 in Carmine Red specifically because my mom was tired of all the blue cars and trucks.
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My wife is going through and digitizing our old photo albums; found a couple photos of my son and I washing our respective red trucks.
This has to be around 1990 or '91. K
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This is photo to keep for sure ,, I can see your son hanging this photo on his garage /shop wall ..
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Once again a big Thank You Keith
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Always sweet to see those old memories. I have the hood chrome of my 67 Biscayne, still dented from my first accident, in the barn. Some other bits and pieces but few photos. Of course I think the remains of Dad's truck in my 'graveyard' probably count.
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happy "anniversary" Keith! glad to see you are still onboard here.
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Keith, since you've been involved in engineering work at GM over this time period, I figured you might know the answer to a question I've had.
Is there any recorded account of the development of the gen3 small block? Did you see much of that yourself first-hand? It would be interesting to hear more details about it. There's certain aspects to that engine that seem pointless except from a hotrodding perspective. Did the potential for hotrodding and aftermarket parts supply factor in at all in the design of the engine? Engineering stuff fascinates me, particularly the interplay between good engineering, low cost, and expectations. Anytime there was a major shift in a product line, there are obviously a bunch of fun engineering decisions to study, mock, and praise accordingly. The John Deere changeover from the 2-cylinder tractors to the new generation of tractors in 1960 is a really interesting situation, and I expect the gen3 LS engines had a similar story.
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Hi Keith,
I have an assembly plant question. I sent you a Private Message. Thank you |
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This just in:
https://www.nmcadigital.com/blog/kei...g-classes/2148 Wasn't quite sure where to put it so I figured this was as good a spot as any. K
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Excellent!!!
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Keith glad to see you are still around enjoying vehicles. I have talked about this thread a few times with guys here at work that grew up near GM in Michigan. Keep on keepin on
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Thanks, everyone -
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Post #8888!
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Kewl!
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Man thats epic Ken! Proud of you brother!
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very cool!!! I agree with the above statement as well!! you are a valueable resource & your input is always appreciated & respected....
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That’s awesome Keith - thanks for sharing! .
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Congrats on your article Keith! Just read the whole thing. Very cool! I can barely keep the same truck for more than 4 years let alone 40! We’ll done!
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Thank you Keith, you’re a valuable member of this forum and we are fortunate to have you hang your hat here.
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