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Old Jul 29, 2023 | 10:23 PM
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New 66 race car

Just got this offered to me today. Ready to go minus engine and transmission. Altered wheelbase 1966.



Old Jul 29, 2023 | 10:37 PM
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Who originally built the car ? Cool car.
Old Jul 29, 2023 | 10:56 PM
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THAT is so cool.
Any history to it?

It needs some Algon Injection for sure.
Old Jul 30, 2023 | 02:02 AM
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That's awesome!!!!
Old Jul 30, 2023 | 05:43 AM
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Are you buying it?
Old Jul 30, 2023 | 06:31 AM
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Car was built for a guy in southern Minnesota. He passed away and this has been sitting in a shop for 4 years. Amazing work done to this car. Yes I'm looking to buy it. Working on logistics now.
Old Jul 30, 2023 | 06:56 AM
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I thought it looked pretty fresh. If you decide against it, I'm interested if it is legit (certifiable cage).
Old Jul 30, 2023 | 07:55 AM
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That's neat. Almost along the lines of the Lutz & Lundberg car that is now in Curt Andersons inventory.
Old Jul 30, 2023 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 66-3X2 442
That's neat. Almost along the lines of the Lutz & Lundberg car that is now in Curt Andersons inventory.
That is exactly what I thought. Thinking about what drive train to install in it.
Old Jul 30, 2023 | 11:49 AM
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That is exactly what I thought. Thinking about what drive train to install in it.
Big block 455, Aluminum head, solid lifter roller cam , blueprinted , nitrous injected ought to get her down the track
Old Jul 30, 2023 | 12:26 PM
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The obvious choice is a blown 425.

Old Jul 30, 2023 | 01:11 PM
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That’s a really good start to great ride.
Old Jul 30, 2023 | 11:00 PM
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Nice!!!
X2 on Algon injection.
Gassers are awesome!
Old Jul 31, 2023 | 01:00 AM
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Those Algons aren't exactly growing on trees.

I even have a 66 F-85 parts car to finish it. I hope whoever gets it does it justice.
Old Jul 31, 2023 | 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 66SportCoupe
That is exactly what I thought. Thinking about what drive train to install in it.
You already have the motor, just add a little extra juice ! 😁
Old Jul 31, 2023 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by fleming442
Those Algons aren't exactly growing on trees.

I even have a 66 F-85 parts car to finish it. I hope whoever gets it does it justice.
They are rare, expensive and one would think much harder to get on top off than a single carburetor. Not an ideal set up for a race car.
The car has plenty of swagger already and does not need Algon injectors or a blower. That said the car would look good sporting the injector set up..
Old Jul 31, 2023 | 08:53 AM
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Hillborns would give it that old school look ..
Old Aug 1, 2023 | 06:01 AM
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Old Aug 1, 2023 | 06:34 AM
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Donations are welcome! Lol. JK
Old Aug 15, 2023 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rickw30
You already have the motor, just add a little extra juice ! 😁

I saw an Algon Olds big block full setup at the swap meet in Denver last year but it was priced at $2500…and a little ugly with some mods…

I would have gotten it If the guy would have taken about $1000




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