He hadn\u2019t had a hot rod or muscle car for about 8 years, so she wasn\u2019t going to be changing her mind anytime soon, but he figured he shouldn\u2019t risk it anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201ctrue story. I have an awesome beautiful wife.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This 1968 Camaro has a Dart 400 small block with Dart 2 aluminum heads, which put down 697 hp on the dyno. The transmission is a Monster built Super Sport TH400 and he also opted for a Moser M9 narrowed 9 inch rear end with 4.56 gears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe guy who owned it before me had it painted Budlight blue because he liked Budlight. LOL. It has the original interior with backseat on full tubs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pair plan on attending the Ocean City Maryland 2021 cruises as well as various southern Maryland car shows during the season. There\u2019s also the potential for a bit of drag racing at Maryland International Raceway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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