REMEMBERING JAMES DEAN DAYS, FAIRMOUNT, PHOTOS OF 550 SPYDER REPLICAS |
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REMEMBERING JAMES DEAN DAYS, FAIRMOUNT, PHOTOS OF 550 SPYDER REPLICAS |
BEE DRIVEN |
Oct 6 2005, 09:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 9-August 04 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 2,497 |
Fairmount Indiana, home of James Dean. The 50th Anniversary,and Remembering James Dean Days is one large event that last a few days,with one of the largest custom rod car shows. It was a great time to be had,with 550 Little Bastards driving around in town. Fairmount is awesome if you are into James Dean, and want to hear Dean stories from real friends of James Dean. The photo below is a 550 spyder relica owned by Vic Bent,and shown driving with a James Dean look alike during the parade.
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Jake Raby |
Oct 6 2005, 11:06 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Long time 550 researcher here....
Here is the most ultimate 550 replica ever created- no doubt... And its getting RAT power.. Here is the coachbuilt aluminum body as it was finished just last week. The customer is from the UK. (IMG:http://www.aircooledtechnology.com/galleries/mighty/October/rear_side%20view.jpg) (IMG:http://www.aircooledtechnology.com/galleries/mighty/October/head%20cowling.jpg) As you can see here this is no old school tube frame as original.. This is a true space frame.. (IMG:http://www.aircooledtechnology.com/111_1192.JPG) The powerplant is retro custom with Silver carbon fiber abound.. just under 2400ccs of 9,000 RPM revvin power.. We are even installing twin plug heads (Thanks to Len) and its getting every trick under the sun including EFI and direct fire ignition.. a healthy dose of CR and a vengeful cam make it even better.. I do a ton of Spyder engines, but this one has beaten them all.. 1200 pounds and 250 HP! It'll be seeing time at SPA, Monaco and Leman including a tour to the classic Leman in 2006! |
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