"I decided to blueprint and rebuild the original engine for more power,"
says Lou. "The fuelie unit was rebuilt by my brother Joe and I, and set
up by Doug Matson, a local fuelie specialist."
In addition to the blueprinting, Lou bolstered the internals with
updated parts, including GM TRW rods and forged pistons, valves and springs,
with a Duntov Fuelie cam to actuate solid stock flat-tappet lifters. In all
the 327 was treated to a basically stock rebuild with components guaranteed
to deliver reliable street performance.
"After the engine work and cleanup, the car was used by myself
and my significant other, Karen, as transportation and weekend blasting around
town. In 1976, I decided it was time for a new paint job, so the car was taken
apart and stripped to the bare fiberglass. From this process to priming and
sanding, the car sat for
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