Charlie Gilmore's Junior Thompson Opel Kadett
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I have
recently completed the restoration of Jr. Thompson's Opel Kadet.
Unfortunately, due to repercussions following the loss of our home
and contents due to fire, I find I have to sell the car. It us ready
to run with everything fresh and new. The engine is a 470ci early
Hemi with a new, polished 671 Teflon tipped blower, chrome plated
fourport Hilborn injectors with chrome scoop, ported polished heads
with oversized stainless steel valves, Isky cam and complete valve
train, (Jrs. special grind) 12 1/2 to 1 Venolia pistons, aluminum
Rods, Cast aluminum Jr Thompson valve covers, custom headers by
Tinnys' Hotrodz, custom built aluminum pan. The car is equipped with
a Racing powerglide built by Rocky Pirrone. It is set up to run alky
and has no cooling system. The interior has been replicated by
Kowolski Kustom in Reading Pa. and is an exact copy of the original
done to NHRA specs. The chassis is certified for 7.50. The front and
rear axles and suspension have been rechromed as they were
originally. The body has been restored to '68 standards, repainted
and lettered just as it was when it was run by Jr. |
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