The Roaring Season

Hi Steve, Does the book have a page on the Coppins Zephyr corvette? Colin

I thought this may be of interest following the Ford 429 Boss mustang discussion. On pump gas the engine produced just over 700HP.

Hi, Paul,
I could sell one for $400, the one which has a light smell of petrol, I think the guy I purchased from must have tested it. That is the one I would sell, otherwise would like to sell as a pair.
Thanks Colin

Nos Modine double oil cooler. Perfect condition. $350.00

For sale matching set of 2 new old stock Stewart Warner fuel pumps, with mounting brackets and original mounting brackets and cartons (cartons shelf damaged). Very rare set of 2 great for your vintage build. Members price $750.00 plus shipping.

Hi Guys
Just thought I would post a link to my 429 Boss genuine Nascar engine on the dyno at Brennan Motorsports. It has been fully balanced etc and tuned for pump gas. It will be going into a Tasca 429 clone once the car is completed.
https://youtu.be/VOfr1WZ46NA

Hi all,Can anyone please assist me? I have a 494 Can-Am short block# SK 42478 $3 that also has been stamped "Gapp & Roush Engineering" I am looking for dry sump, high port heads, fuel injection etc. A tall order but hoping some one may have or know someone that may have parts to complete this piece ...

Hi John, Do you have more info or contact please.Colin

Rod was driving the Zephyr Corvette at Pukekohe when it had another major engine failure. After replacing a blown engine with a new corvette short block the cam gear failed causing damage to valves etc. This is when I thought bugger it and sold it all to Spinner Black. I have always wanted to build ...

The engine will be going into a 70 429 boss clone.At present it has a component 429 boss motor, the car is about to have a nut and bolt restoration. The nascar engine was built by Holman Moody the so called experts with these and Jimmy Tucker was their man. I thought it would have been neat to have ...

Hi All, I have a photo of rare bit of Ford race history. Thought you may be interested in seeing an engine I have just had built using all rare 1969 NOS Nascar components including R block, Holman Moody heads etc. It has taken me years to accumulate all new old stock Nascar parts. Colin

Hi Steve, Great book. The wife bought it for me. Great work and photography. Colin Mac

Set of NOS American Racing mags, daisy pattern, 15 x 8.5, 4" backspace, Ford stud pattern, complete with wheel nuts and washers. These wheels are probably the last new old stock in captivity. $1500. Colin
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Hi Guys, I owned Robbie Franicevics old GTHO Many years ago.The car colour was Yellow ochre (Karatane yellow). Had a lot of fun in this car and still kick myself for selling it, sold dit for $7,300. Quite willing to pay a little more to buy it back . How I and my mates survived I don't know. The car ...

Hi Steve, Count me in. I would hate to see the roaring season fade, its just to good. Be happy with 50 bucks . Colin Mac

Hi Guys, I was timed at a flying sprint meeting at Taupo at 158 mph. Pretty hairy as pine trees were only a few feet from the track and the car wasn't exactly aerodynamic. I think i was sort of relieved when the clutch packed up. When they changed the rules we had to fit the exhausts down into large ...

Hi Guys, I see a lot of talk going on about the Zephyr Corvette and would like to clear a few things up. I'm Colin Macbeth and both myself and Keith McLure purchased the car from Rod Coppins. We owned and raced the car for a few years. My friend Ken Bailey drove the car at Pukekohe and Keith and I ...

Thanks Steve, It does look like the one on Andretti's 494 Can Am.I was going to fit the fuel injection to my 429 boss clone, but change of plan. I have a 429 boss engine coming out that is from a factory KK boss and plan to fit the unit on that engine and use the motor as a demonstration unit for ...

I have a 494 can am fuel injection manifold that I plan to fit to a genuine 429 boss engine. am trying to find what the history may have been on it. It is a rare Ford part # XE 149552/CHG C. Hope someone may have info or have an idea where to start looking.Cheers Colin