OpelessenceBack in the late '70s, Mike Sullivan and David Hutchens built this small-block-powered Opel GT for Modified Eliminator. Sponsored by Wayne County Speed Shop, the Opel was the scourge of the class for years. They eventually sold it to Larry Kopp, who also did well with the car. The tubbed roller skate is stuffed with 468 inches of Rat power and plenty of goodies, including a TH400, a 3,500-stall converter, a Ford 9-inch with 3.50 gears, a four-link, coilovers, and four-wheel JFX disc brakes. Above: The Opel is licensed, and the owner claims it runs cool. Those are 17x32 rollers tucked in between the fenders. Left: We doubt there's a hood for this, and there wouldn't be much left of it if there were. The front half of the valve covers protrude beyond the fender line in case you're interested.Above: The Opel is licensed, and the owner claims it runs cool. Those are 17x32 rollers tu We don't know much about this Fiero other than it looks like a full-size version of a Rat Fink cartoon. The giant skids that extend off the back clued us in that this is a wheelstander exhibition and there should be plenty of power from that blown big-block. Who thinks up stuff like this?We don't know much about this Fiero other than it looks like a full-size version of a Rat When was the last time you saw a perfect rendition of an early '80s tunnel-rammed Pinto? Note how the bodywork is extended under the nose to encompass the radiator. Gotta keep that small-block Ford cool.When was the last time you saw a perfect rendition of an early '80s tunnel-rammed Pinto? N Ford FE motors are also hot commodities in the land of the Blue Oval. This tri-powered version rests in an early Ford pickup.Ford FE motors are also hot commodities in the land of the Blue Oval. This tri-powered ver « | 1 | 2 | 3 | View Full Article Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
