Where are all the prostreet guys at. Is everyone on vacation or is too hot to be cruisin in your cars. Nobody has posted in this forum for a couple weeks. We asked for this forum !!!

I understand if everyone has been busy.

Where are all the prostreet guys at. Is everyone on vacation or is too hot to be cruisin in your cars. Nobody has posted in this forum for a couple weeks. We asked for this forum !!!

I understand if everyone has been busy.

Hey Mike,
I posted 2 pics for George (fatblock) yesterday in his thread "Sneaking Up on The Tune Up":yes:.Check 'em out.

David,

Yes I saw them. All he needs is some fat tires in the back. I have been talking to him about his fan setup.

Don't forget about me...... Pro Street Beast The Orange Crush.


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I'm still here yeah I know where your coming from nobody is postin here.We may need to put up some buliten boards to call some Pro-Streeters to the forum this thing needs help.
I've be over in Team Chevelle looking around,I signed my son up which is 14 and looking for a 70 to 72 Chevelle project on the east coast.

My buddy called me today and said he may be interested in selling one of his 72s to free up some garage space for a 55 Chevy PS.I hope it pans out this will be a nice project for us beins the 69s done I need some thing to work on......

I think you guys are out driving the mean machines... Bring over to my house.

What does prostreet mean?
Tubbed cars?

MBHD

Well what would go in this section? Performance is covered in the performance section. The only thing I could see being "Pro Street" specific is if someone was doing a back half job. I stop by here to look but, I was informed my Buick isn't "Pro Street".

How many Pro Street cars are there on this site. I can only think of a few.

Do any of you guys make it out to the track? Maybe that could be a new topic for this section.

Well what would go in this section? Performance is covered in the performance section. The only thing I could see being "Pro Street" specific is if someone was doing a back half job. I stop by here to look but, I was informed my Buick isn't "Pro Street".

How many Pro Street cars are there on this site. I can only think of a few.

Do any of you guys make it out to the track? Maybe that could be a new topic for this section.

...............Royce, from the pics I've seen of it, I would disagree with that statement:yes:.Even though I'm not the responsible party that made that statement, please accept my sincere apology. You contributions are welcomed and appreciated:yes:. I hope you aren't offended and will continue to check out the Pro Street Forum often.

Not offended at all, it takes a lot to ruffle my feathers. That comment didn't stop me from stopping by the pro street forum. I have always liked pro street cars. To be honest I'm don't even remember who even made that comment.

I can understand why it was said. While my car is tubbed, it doesn't have 14" wide rims but, with the size of my car it would look silly with 14-15" of rubber under it. My tires are 325's which is 12.8" section width.

That could be a whole other topic. What exactly is a pro street car? To me fat tires in the rear/tubbed, skinnies up front, roll bar/cage, street driven. Some take it even deeper with parachute, and wheelie bars.

Hey Royce.My little street deal is not pro street at all...but I gain some very valuable info from these folks that do own true pro streets,big meats/big hp/front runners etc.
I just love the attention to detail and that bad a$$ steamroller look that is mandatory imho for a pro street.
I am not there yet..but Rome was not built in a day either.I just got home from the woodward dream cruise..based on how many folks stepped off the curb to take pics,I must be doing something right.:yes:
Now that tune up is close,I am going to a taller/wider tire in the rear.The current 461 BBC has a tad bit more torque than the n/a 427.:D

Hey Royce.My little street deal is not pro street at all...but I gain some very valuable info from these folks that do own true pro streets,big meats/big hp/front runners etc.
I just love the attention to detail and that bad a$$ steamroller look that is mandatory imho for a pro street.
I am not there yet..but Rome was not built in a day either.I just got home from the woodward dream cruise..based on how many folks stepped off the curb to take pics,I must be doing something right.:yes:
Now that tune up is close,I am going to a taller/wider tire in the rear.The current 461 BBC has a tad bit more torque than the n/a 427.:D

.......bet that made your day George:hurray:. How much taller/wider are you wanting to go with the rear tires?

I sold this but would this be a ProStreet..... And its a Ford with a SBC... My 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe

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You guys i have to say I'm a huge Pro Street fan...

I sold this one to. My 1933 Ford Cabriolet

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I sold this but would this be a ProStreet..... And its a Ford with a SBC... My 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/skeeter55/Image126.jpg

I sold this one to. My 1933 Ford Cabriolet

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Skip,
Those are very nice cars that you previously owned:yes::D.Those Hoosier's on that 32 sure look big enough for Pro Street for me!! That 33 sure was sweet!!!!!!!!:yes::thumbsup::thumbsup:. You have owned some nice rods Skip!!!!

Yeah i miss the 32... The 33 had a nice Rumble seat in it.

.......bet that made your day George:hurray:. How much taller/wider are you wanting to go with the rear tires?

David..I can fit a 325/50r15 BFG drag radial in the wheel wells.I currently have the 295/50r15 TA,s.The 325 is about 2.5" taller than what i am using now.This will effectively lower my final drive ratio that I desperatively need right now.The blown unit has no respect for popular muscle car bFG t/a,s.M/T and Hosier are options and Royce bring up a good option with treaded oval track tires..but did not state if they have that desireable DOT stamp that the local fuzz look at.

I sold this but would this be a ProStreet..... And its a Ford with a SBC... My 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/skeeter55/Image126.jpg

Let me say..mean rake,big skins in the rear..you have my blessing.Added points for a nasty a$$ high compression solid roller motor or a huge lung atop with side mounted jugs.:beers:

David..I can fit a 325/50r15 BFG drag radial in the wheel wells.I currently have the 295/50r15 TA,s.The 325 is about 2.5" taller than what i am using now.This will effectively lower my final drive ratio that I desperatively need right now.The blown unit has no respect for popular muscle car bFG t/a,s.M/T and Hosier are options and Royce bring up a good option with treaded oval track tires..but did not state if they have that desireable DOT stamp that the local fuzz look at.

You're right about the DOT stamp on the sprint car tires, they do not have the DOT stamp but, out this way the cops would never even think to look for that unless you were really doing something to upset them. They have more tread on them than any of the drag radials. They also get good and sticky, with real flexible sidewalls (which is good for traction).

If your local cops are the type to check tires for DOT stamps then sprint car tires might not be an option. You must live in either a super low crime area or the cops don't like hot rods if they have time to look for stuff like that.

I was just offereing an option to slicks so, he could still drive to the track if he wanted to. The sportsmans aren't going to hold much power at all no matter how wide they are. The compound is just to hard.

Skip,
Both of those cars are very nice. I would call them street rods not pro street. Pro street started by guys wanting a car that immulated a drag car (like pro stock) but, was streetable. It took a few turns over the years and some of the cars got real gawdy looking, crazy paint, lots of fluffy stuff, fancy interiors (show car type of stuff). I think that version of pro street is what got old. A nicely built pro streeter like all the ones I have seen here so far, will never go out of style.

I'm still trying to work out some of the issues with the recent updates on my car. I've been mostly reading in the 'radiator' thread. I'm still having temperature issues with the blower motor. I installed a second fan today but the rain here spoiled any test cruise. 21.5 Mickeys and rain = no fun.

Jerry awesome ride..

Since I sold my Nova I'm not an official ProStreet member -- but I can post a picture if it will help the forum :D

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/dparks69/My%20Pro%20Street%20Nova/Spring200606.jpg

You're right about the DOT stamp on the sprint car tires, they do not have the DOT stamp but, out this way the cops would never even think to look for that unless you were really doing something to upset them. They have more tread on them than any of the drag radials. They also get good and sticky, with real flexible sidewalls (which is good for traction).

If your local cops are the type to check tires for DOT stamps then sprint car tires might not be an option. You must live in either a super low crime area or the cops don't like hot rods if they have time to look for stuff like that.

I was just offereing an option to slicks so, he could still drive to the track if he wanted to. The sportsmans aren't going to hold much power at all no matter how wide they are. The compound is just to hard.

I think the sprint car rubber is a very good suggestion for street use..even sans the DOT stamp.I know of a fellow in our area that did get impounded for driving on Woodward with grooved non dot stamped slicks aired up..so that is why I brought up the DOT.
FWIW..lol,I got a thumbs up from the local sergeant while refueling for the Dream Cruise.I agree Royce..they want to see some visible tire tread and the sprint tires are all that.My local boys in blue so far have no issues with the 4" cowl hood and the hilborn scoop atop the 8-71.
This is the motor city and many a LEO own and operate hot street machines.:yes:

I'm still trying to work out some of the issues with the recent updates on my car. I've been mostly reading in the 'radiator' thread. I'm still having temperature issues with the blower motor. I installed a second fan today but the rain here spoiled any test cruise. 21.5 Mickeys and rain = no fun.

Jerry..I have been back and forth with Mike regarding coolant issues with blown big blocks.More so on clearance issues between the belt and dual fans.I should post my results in heating and cooling.but lack the amp draw right now that i promised Mike.That is coming..I have a carbon pile at work with an inductive amp pickup..so the #,s can be qauntified once I drive the 68 to the shop.
If this helps..my new dual fan spals # 30102130 held my temp at 184*F after idling over 1 hr in Woodward Ave dream cruise gridlock.This an 8-71 blown 461 BBC in a 68 Camaro with a Griffan 26x18 core surface area.I know the fans will open up a 40 amp fuse on start up..I will post what the operating current draw is soon.:thumbsup:

Since I sold my Nova I'm not an official ProStreet member -- but I can post a picture if it will help the forum :D

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/dparks69/My%20Pro%20Street%20Nova/Spring200606.jpg


Very nice Doug!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

You're right about the DOT stamp on the sprint car tires, they do not have the DOT stamp but, out this way the cops would never even think to look for that unless you were really doing something to upset them. They have more tread on them than any of the drag radials. They also get good and sticky, with real flexible sidewalls (which is good for traction).

If your local cops are the type to check tires for DOT stamps then sprint car tires might not be an option. You must live in either a super low crime area or the cops don't like hot rods if they have time to look for stuff like that.

I was just offereing an option to slicks so, he could still drive to the track if he wanted to. The sportsmans aren't going to hold much power at all no matter how wide they are. The compound is just to hard.

I think the sprint car rubber is a very good suggestion for street use..even sans the DOT stamp.I know of a fellow in our area that did get impounded for driving on Woodward with grooved non dot stamped slicks aired up..so that is why I brought up the DOT.
FWIW..lol,I got a thumbs up from the local sergeant while refueling for the Dream Cruise.I agree Royce..they want to see some visible tire tread and the sprint tires are all that.My local boys in blue so far have no issues with the 4" cowl hood and the hilborn scoop atop the 8-71.
This is the motor city and many a LEO own and operate hot street machines.:yes:



I live in a small town and the boys in blue here have not hassled my one time for anything,not even for loud exhaust ( Super 40's with about 2 ft. of 3" exhaust tubing) so they probably wouldn't even think to look for that DOT stamp. I might try those Hoosier Sprints and see how they do.

David..you obviously have the respect of the local boys in blue.They know an idiot when they see them.No respect for the law and blowing off the tires at will.Big town/small town..show respect,putt putt thru the neighborhood and clean out the plugs on the on/off ramps or rural roads and the shields are usually ok with that.My local cops have a big block D.A.R.E. car that has turned the tires up more than once in front of my home.God love em I say.Albeit..i am not going to pull the 68 out of the garage.Kinda like beating your boss in a game of golf.lol.

David..you obviously have the respect of the local boys in blue.They know an idiot when they see them.No respect for the law and blowing off the tires at will.Big town/small town..show respect,putt putt thru the neighborhood and clean out the plugs on the on/off ramps or rural roads and the shields are usually ok with that.My local cops have a big block D.A.R.E. car that has turned the tires up more than once in front of my home.God love em I say.Albeit..i am not going to pull the 68 out of the garage.Kinda like beating your boss in a game of golf.lol.

You're 100% correct George. They leave me alone because I'm not doin' crazy things like a burnout at the stoplight. There's not even the first tire mark in front of my house because I live in a quiet neighborhood and I respect my neighbors. Not a single neighbor has given me trouble about my car. The boys in blue told me as long as I don't do anything stupid they will not bother me.

That's been my experience as well, as long as you are not seen in the local "street racing" hot spots and are not rev'ing the engine or doing burnouts, they will typically leave you alone.

The Nova and Camaro above are very nice.

As far as the sprint car tires go, you shouldn't have a problem. Just be sure to look cloesly at what compound you buy. You want a soft tire but if you plan to use them as your drivers as well you might have to compromise a little if you want them to last. Oh and they look down right sweet on tubbed cars. The big square/block tread pattern looks great (IMO).

Jerry..I have been back and forth with Mike regarding coolant issues with blown big blocks.More so on clearance issues between the belt and dual fans.I should post my results in heating and cooling.but lack the amp draw right now that i promised Mike.That is coming..I have a carbon pile at work with an inductive amp pickup..so the #,s can be qauntified once I drive the 68 to the shop.
If this helps..my new dual fan spals # 30102130 held my temp at 184*F after idling over 1 hr in Woodward Ave dream cruise gridlock.This an 8-71 blown 461 BBC in a 68 Camaro with a Griffan 26x18 core surface area.I know the fans will open up a 40 amp fuse on start up..I will post what the operating current draw is soon.:thumbsup:


George,
Thanks for all the info. I still haven't been able to drive mine due to weather, so I don't know if my additional fan will help. I now have 2 13" electric fans (unsure of the manufacturer) on a factory big block Camaro radiator. One is pushing, and the other pulling. There is a small "overlap" area. It doesn't look as bad as it may sound. The 'puller' clears the blower belt by about an inch.

The car ran about 190 degrees with a crate 502 with just one fan, so I was hoping I could use this radiator, but it's not looking too promising. I'll look into a Griffin. I guess it was wishful thinking to plan on installing A/C in this car. Texas Summers are HOT!

I guess I will ask the question here as well.How long does a post stay in a forum before it leaves and where does it go and how can it be found by a non member.

I guess I will ask the question here as well.How long does a post stay in a forum before it leaves and where does it go and how can it be found by a non member.

OK, I looked over in Pro-Touring and There are nine pages dated back to Oct 06 why do the posts from Pro-Street go to no where land I like to turn people on to the Site and show them my car and they are no where to be found...Whats up with this????????????????

Hummm that interesting, you should be able to search and find any thread even from many years ago. I sometimes do searches on the web and get linked to this site and a thread from 2001 or something like that. If you use the search function and search for someone that posted in that thread, for example if you search to find all posts by camaroman7d that will list and link all the threads I have posted in no matter if I started the post or not. So with that in mind if you know you posted in the thread you are looking for search your screename (or anyone elses name that you know posted in the thread you are searching for) and you should be able to find it. Does that make sense?

If you tell me what thread it is and if you posted in it, I should be able to find it.

Oh and if you go to the bottom of the Pro Street forum you can select how far you back you want the threads to show. So just hit the drop down and select 1 year ago and all the threads back as far as a year will be displayed.

It's just a setting at the bottom of each forum section:

http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140156

Hey guys new to the site George from ohio loveeeeee theres Finally a site for the real cars the pro streets i have a 48 Fleetline im building a have a ton of friends with some aswell heres some of our pics later George if you want more info about the cars just hollar Later.

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http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Classicshow08061.jpg
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Hey George,

Welcome to TC. Those are some nice cars. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Where in Ohio do you live? My wife is from Hamilton.

Thanks from Barnesville, Ohio 120 miles east of Columbus and 30 miles from wheeling WV

George,The car in the garage is the 48 I'm asuming anyway.If so that is going to be a wild looking car.I bet you will have more room in the trunk than my 69 I have about enough room for a picture albumn.

Keep us posted hear in PS on the progress and any of your buddies projects.The shaved door handle 69 looks a little like my stuff.I'm getting parts and stuff together for my sons 70 Chevelle he is 14 and is realy stoaked {if thats a word} he wants it to be Pro-Street as well.I'm not sure if I want him to be in a real big tire car though at 16 being a new driver.

Thanks heres a few more pics of our rides. I have been working on my 48 the last few years still in metal mock up.,

Al Little about it The car is pretty much completely smoothed, except handles and window trim, The fenders have been welded to the body also the bampers have been smoothed and the flipped upside down and moved closer to the body with new bumper brackets and filler panels, the front is all steel and has been made to flip open for easy acces and comes off the hood is tilt forward aswell pancake style like an early mercury, custom built dash all smoothed with 57 chevy truck gauge cluster, smoothed firewall nothing on it master cylinder on the frame custom built rear belly pan and inner fenderwells,

Narrowed 9" with 4-link 4.56 gears air ride
updated to an a-arm suspension with rack in it.
406 SB 10.5.1 Mahle forged flat tops Brodix IK 200cc
Scat crank and 6" rods PP Huricane Single plane and a 750 mighty Demon
Coated Fenderwell headers 3" Magnaflow exaust etc.

Again car is in mock up yet will be running trackstar Pro Amercican Pro stock wheels.getting close to getting metal work done and car will be back off the frame to start smoothing it up!
Heres a lil build link i put together. Later George
Heres what an orginal looked like with all the chrome on it to give you an idea of pretty much what has been changed so far lol

http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=50465

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http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Game016.jpg

Oh heres a few pics of my Nova and my friends pro street 69 Camaro aswell I'll try and get more of his 69 he almost has it back together now its a lil 355 blower motor car nice lil ride!

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Festivalshow07022.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Festivalshow07020.jpg
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George,

Has your buddy with the 69 driven the car with those back tires yet??

I have the 33 x 22 and they are great on the street but if you get on it ( stuff it ) they want to make the car wobble side to side. Just wondering if he tried them yet.

I talked to a tire manufacture and he said it was the belts on the sides doing it due the big tires.

Mike congrats on the photo in the new Chevy Rumble issuse car looks great in there .:hurray:

Thanks, George