<VV> Interesting item on Ebay

[Marc Marcoulides]

I remember the Tempest with a 1/2 of a v8, when idling or at low speed it vibrated enough to loosen your teeth. I wonder why it didnt catch on

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>From: jryall <jryall at juno.com>
>Sent: Dec 3, 2009 7:30 PM
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>Subject: <VV> Interesting item on Ebay
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>There is an interesting item on Ebay.  Item 190354055347 is a Chevy V8
>adapted to a Pontiac Tempest powerglide and suspension, which appears to
>be Tempest swing axle.  This might be a good package for someone
>interested in a mid engine with automatic conversion.  As I recall, the
>tempest had a slant 4 which was half of the then current V8.  I don't
>know if the early Tempests came with a V8, but maybe the ring gear is
>more robust than the Corvair's.  With the close coupling of the engine
>and the transaxle, the engine should sit well back in the rear seat area,
>leaving plenty of room for long legs and a pair of stock seats.  I'll
>give the usual disclaimers that I have no financial interest in this
>item, just thought I'd mention it to see what ideas others might have.
>
>John Ryall 
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