COPO with a stick ?

Bunkster · 05-28-2013, 05:50 PM

Perhaps the folks in Milford can dig deep and find, in someone’s barn, the original 3-speed crashbox out of the Monster Mash 55 Chevy Stocker?

I mean…all the other COPO vehicles have that 50+ year old Powerglide in them.

By the way, General Motors, if you wish to know how to make a crashbox out of those ancient transmissions, there are still folks out there that know how.

Jack Matyas · 05-28-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunkster

Perhaps the folks in Milford can dig deep and find, in someone’s barn, the original 3-speed crashbox out of the Monster Mash 55 Chevy Stocker?

I mean…all the other COPO vehicles have that 50+ year old Powerglide in them.

By the way, General Motors, if you wish to know how to make a crashbox out of those ancient transmissions, there are still folks out there that know how.

A little harsh -- don't you think ? ? ?

TOSTO RACING · 05-28-2013, 09:13 PM

I'll bet they got a pretty good handle on it. I went 9.70's at 141 with a stock 6 speed untouched in my camaro at 3451 pounds and never broke it! These copos can probably run 8's n/a in good air. I'll bet the stick will absolutley fly!!!

Ed Carpenter · 05-28-2013, 09:36 PM

I'm betting there will be Liberty's in those cars.

TOSTO RACING · 05-28-2013, 09:59 PM

Thats what I was thinking too. It'll be an awesome car!

FINESPLINE · 05-28-2013, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by deuces wild

I'm betting there will be Liberty's in those cars.

You might lose that bet as I believe that the stick Copo cars are coming through with G Force transmissions.

FINESPLINE · 05-29-2013, 02:56 PM

As per a earlier posting the manual transmission Copo Camaros will have a G-force G101A 4 speed with 293 / 186 /133 /100 ratios. A Long v-gate shifter, 10.5 Ram adjustable clutch, 25 lb. Ram flywheel and a Ram hydraulic throwout bearing ..

FGaspare · 05-30-2013, 07:48 AM

I think Tim Hyatt got the PO from GM to supply the clutches, maybe 50 or so. He might know what are going in them for sure.

Rat Raceway · 05-29-2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by deuces wild

I'm betting there will be Liberty's in those cars.

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Originally Posted by FINESPLINE

You might lose that bet as I believe that the stick Copo cars are coming through with G Force transmissions.

My guess is, he saying the G-Force will be removed and replaced with a Liberty! Too bad they didnt come out that way.

FINESPLINE · 05-29-2013, 04:26 PM

Ross, I gave credit to your posting as you know that's where I got it. Not for nothing ,for 11,000 more I personally would buy the auto sell off the parts and buy a Liberty box with a different clutch setup then what they are giving you. Just personal preference. So are you having a good time with yours ?

05-28-2013, 05:50 PM	#1
Bunkster Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 307 Likes: 0 Liked 43 Times in 10 Posts	Re: COPO with a stick ? Perhaps the folks in Milford can dig deep and find, in someone’s barn, the original 3-speed crashbox out of the Monster Mash 55 Chevy Stocker? I mean…all the other COPO vehicles have that 50+ year old Powerglide in them. By the way, General Motors, if you wish to know how to make a crashbox out of those ancient transmissions, there are still folks out there that know how.

05-28-2013, 09:13 PM	#3
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 884 Likes: 882 Liked 639 Times in 182 Posts	Re: COPO with a stick ? I'll bet they got a pretty good handle on it. I went 9.70's at 141 with a stock 6 speed untouched in my camaro at 3451 pounds and never broke it! These copos can probably run 8's n/a in good air. I'll bet the stick will absolutley fly!!! __________________ 5664 GHI/SA 1985 CAMARO RED H/SA 1985 CAMARO BLUE I/SA Last edited by TOSTO RACING; 05-28-2013 at 09:58 PM.

05-28-2013, 09:36 PM	#4
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: COPO with a stick ? I'm betting there will be Liberty's in those cars. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

05-28-2013, 09:59 PM	#5
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 884 Likes: 882 Liked 639 Times in 182 Posts	Re: COPO with a stick ? Thats what I was thinking too. It'll be an awesome car! __________________ 5664 GHI/SA 1985 CAMARO RED H/SA 1985 CAMARO BLUE I/SA

05-29-2013, 02:56 PM	#7
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: COPO with a stick ? As per a earlier posting the manual transmission Copo Camaros will have a G-force G101A 4 speed with 293 / 186 /133 /100 ratios. A Long v-gate shifter, 10.5 Ram adjustable clutch, 25 lb. Ram flywheel and a Ram hydraulic throwout bearing ..

05-30-2013, 07:48 AM	#8
FGaspare Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford,Ohio Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: COPO with a stick ? I think Tim Hyatt got the PO from GM to supply the clutches, maybe 50 or so. He might know what are going in them for sure.

05-29-2013, 04:26 PM	#10
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: COPO with a stick ? Ross, I gave credit to your posting as you know that's where I got it. Not for nothing ,for 11,000 more I personally would buy the auto sell off the parts and buy a Liberty box with a different clutch setup then what they are giving you. Just personal preference. So are you having a good time with yours ?