48 Commodore Coupe for Zeph

51hornet · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:45 am Post subject: 48 Commodore Coupe for Zeph

Ok Zeph here it is your Commodore Coupe.

sacramento.craigslist....04547.html

Dave53-7C · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:38 am Post subject: Re: 48 Commodore Coupe for Zeph

I saw that...it's a six and Moe the Zeph wants an eight. And the shipping cost...

51hornet · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject: Re: 48 Commodore Coupe for Zeph

Heck he can drop an eight in here no probs

Zephyrmec · Hornet Joined: Aug 19, 2007 Posts: 623

Hafta get some more pictures, it's definitely the model I want to get. Still haven't sold the Bike, so I'll have to drag my feet. Likely 12-1500 to have it shipped here. Will a 7X go in there in place of the stock 6?
If I had the cash in hand, and he isn't out of his mind price wise... I've got a buddy in Oregon that is a car guy.... I'll have to call him.

51hornet · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: 48 Commodore Coupe for Zeph

Yes a 7X will fit in here no problem.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: 48 Commodore Coupe for Zeph

Why would you want a 7X? They're fast, but far some smooth on the idle. How about a nice 1954 308 with Miracle Twin-H Power and Super Induction. You'll be flyin.

51hornet · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:38 am Post subject: Re: 48 Commodore Coupe for Zeph

I would go with what I call a street 7X it has some nice improvements that would push you back in the seat but run smooth and trouble free. Dave is right a "true" 7X engine is a beast and loves the track but does not like the street.

Zephyrmec · Hornet Joined: Aug 19, 2007 Posts: 623

It's not going to make any difference if I can't sell this stinkin bike.

51hornet · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:24 am Post subject: Re: 48 Commodore Coupe for Zeph

It will happen Zeph patience my friend. Karma dude, you can't always get what you want but if you try sometimes you might get what you need......

Dave53-7C · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:09 am Post subject: Re: 48 Commodore Coupe for Zeph

Sounds like Moe needs to kick the bike sale into high gear. Keep thinking; 48 Hudson coupe; 7x street version; the best driving car of its time...

Zephyrmec · Hornet Joined: Aug 19, 2007 Posts: 623

A Clifford engineering cam and exhaust, either twin H or 600CFM holley, sitting on a long runner, intake for lots of low end and still enough cam lift to take the torque curve a little higher in the rpm band for highway runs. That could be done with the 7X block and head without going nuts making it a true 7X race prepped motor. (I've built literally dozens of engines, mild to sicko, including flat V8s, but never a flat 6 or straight Cool

With a little guidance from the Hudnuts I should do OK. Had a nibble on the bike today, going to have to break down and e-bay it.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:42 pm Post subject: Re: 48 Commodore Coupe for Zeph

Getting a Hudson should be good motivation. The 308 is a mean flathead. Between 255 to 275 ftlbs torque in stock form. You could easily get 300+ on the torque and 200+ on the hp with little effort and expense. And remember, nothing drives and handles like a Hudson. When they're right, they drive as quiet and solid as a bank vault.

51hornet · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject: Re: 48 Commodore Coupe for Zeph

You get your street grind cam and lifters from Randy Maas the Twin H intake has the best runner configuration of any of the intakes. Mod plates and use two webers with variable jetting. The relief and polishing done right will get you over 200 HP easy and still be nice to drive.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:55 pm Post subject: Re: 48 Commodore Coupe for Zeph

What are you doing up at 3:30 A.M?

51hornet · Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:40 am Post subject: Re: 48 Commodore Coupe for Zeph

I am always up late as I have to coordinate with Brazil time.