"Sleeper" '51 Chevy

[PhotosGuy]

I wouldn’t screw around with one at a stoplight if I were you!
It’s Garry’s very ordinary looking ’51 Chevy, running a .060 over bored 454 engine. World Products heads; roller rocker Crane cam; Turbo 400 BNM 3,000 rpm Stahl converter trans; 9” Ford positrack 3:70 rear end.

So... you got beat by a ’51 Chevy?? :D:D:D

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[Curtis N]

I'm guessing with the exhaut system, it doesn't SOUND like a sleeper.:)

Two questions - What are the bullet-shaped chrome things mounted near the lower corners of the windshield, and what's the fan for in the left fenderwell?

[Ballen Photo]

Nice "SLEEPER" Frank. From your description I'd say He's a bit overloaded in the horsepower to tire ratio though, especially with Built Big Block torque & power going through a 3000 RPM stall converter. YIKES! :shock: ;)
-Bruce

[PhotosGuy]

I'd say He's a bit overloaded in the horsepower to tire ratio though, Gently does it! I've seen a guy with the huge tires go spinning down the freeway in the rain, so I think he's made a good choice! ;-)

[John Trogdon]

That's a fine looking old Chevy. As usual, nice work Frank.

[Medic1]

Nice car.....nice pics

[PhotosGuy]

What are the bullet-shaped chrome things mounted near the lower corners of the windshield, and what's the fan for in the left fenderwell? Sorry, Curtis, I forgot to answer that. The bullet-shaped chrome things are spotlights. A lot of early cars had them. Cop cars, salesman's cars, etc.
I don't know what the fan was for.

Thank's, guys!

[Ballen Photo]

I don't know what the fan was for.
Considering the Heat that an engine like that produce's, and being wedged into the smaller confines of an engine bay that was designed for a straight six (Notice the trans dip stick up against the header?), I'll take a wild leaping guess that the fan is there to extract heat from the engine compartment. ;)
-Bruce

[marie]

lovely pictures of the car

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[Andy_T]

Frank,

as usual, a true gem brought to us by you :D

Thanks for sharing!

One question ... how do they get that deap luster in the black paint?
Do you have to wax that car every other day?

Best regards,
Andy

[PhotosGuy]

Thanks, Andy. If I remember correctly, there's a layer of Clearcoat over the paint job, so I'd guess minimal waxing is required.
Part of that "deep luster" is a result of the late, low contrast lighting. ;-)

[Andy_T]

Part of that "deep luster" is a result of the late, low contrast lighting. ;-)

True, but if there were a greasy fingerprint or muddy cat's paw on the car, it would really stick out :wink:

I guess loving care from the owner's side and utmost dedication from the photographers side work together to make a great shot.

Do you also sell your pictures to the owners? I bet they love them.

Best regards,
Andy

[PhotosGuy]

True, but if there were a greasy fingerprint or muddy cat's paw on the car, it would really stick out :D:D:D What would stick out would be the red puddle on the ground where the offender had been standing! ;)

You don't touch these cars. EVER.
Some have small signs. Some are painted on like the "DO NOT FOLDLE THE ELEPHANT" on this one. (Elephant = Hemi)
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=612777#post612777

Do you also sell your pictures to the owners? Simple answer is no. I do this 'cause I like to.
Let me tell you about these guys. 2 weeks before the Cruise last year I wanted to get a nice shot of a car to use as a sample. I offered 4 owners this deal. Come to a mall parking lot between 8-8:30 & we'll take some pics. I'll give you a free 12X18 just for helping me out. Guess how many took me up on the deal?

So, at my rock bottom price to shoot one & deliver a print for $150 is sort out of the question. Even for a guy who has 6 cars & the lowest one is appraised for $46,000.
They can get a poster sized shot at some shows for $20, or a t-shirt for $30, so why try to compete with that? I just tell them $150 when they ask so they'll leave me alone. I do give them the url of some shots so they can steal them if they'd like. Most think I haven't figured that out! :D:D
I did make a wallet size print to give to one guy, just 'cause he was so helpful, but I've sworn him to silence!
;)