In the 1970s & 80s, Russian racers modified magnesium helicopter wheels (multi-piece 14 X 9") to replace the heavy steelies.
RichardNZ said:In reply to Old_Town :
That looks like a Ford part number ...
Yep. Dual carb intake from what I can find. Usually found on Trans AM racecars or others of that vintage.
Ian Roussel's grandfather?
In reply to 914Driver :
I have seen a few of those (online). They are based on 4-doors, which have the distinctive rear window / overhang. You can see how they combined the front and rear door to make the new door.
One of the saving graces of the Corvair's rather heavy rear weight bias is it's wheel base, so, performance driving one of those could get... interesting...
In reply to prowlerjc :
Yes, I should have said was...
Low Pass Series Episode 20240417, "Big Jugs":
Old_Town said:
You two are correct. 
Even this one has the incorrect 9th cylinder?? Must have been casted on a Sunday third shift morning.
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