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The engine is a refreshed (but stock) LT1 Chevy taken from a late 90's Camaro and the transaxle is from 2002 VW Passat with a custom design adaptor plate and after market clutch/flywheel. My theory concerning the power generated by he engine as opposed to the size and strength of the...

I had to make a whirlwind trip to Detroit to pick up a left side fiberglass stock car body used to create one of my patented twin station tire change activities and the meeting place between myself and my vendor (Performance Fiberglass in Ont.) was non-other than RCR Replica Race Cars. I'm not...

Russ, I guess I'm 'johnny come lately' on this but I find the legal issue with the Trust surprising. Shortly into my build I contacted the Trust and shared with photos what I was doing. I got a very pleasant email in return from the Director demonstrating what I have always considered to be...

Russ, Been away for a while but took time to re-read the thread to-date. Your humility in the face of such skill is refreshing. The build is simply magnificent as already recognized by everyone! Congratulations !!! Dick Bear (McBearen)

Hi Russell, I see you have been making some spectacular progress. All the Kudos are fully deserved as you project comes to finalization! Dick Bear

Here is a side view with graphics of the nearly completed, hand shaped aluminum panel McBearen. Dick Bear

Hey Friends, Here is a link to the most recent McBearen photos. Only a few items left to do before I can say it is complete. http://metalmeet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3618&page=56 Dick Bear

Chris, I'm looking forward to seeing that too. I hope they do the story justice and the film with class. All the necessary ingrediences are there for a great race film classic! Dick Bear

That's a very good point Chrisl, I was thinking about this yesterday and pretended that there weren't any rules. What would it look like out there? Extreme use of ground effects and aero quickly came to mind. Remember it did result in an up surge in fatal accidents prior to being ruled off...

Thanks for the kind words Paolo. I was taught at a very young age to accept compliments graciously and to not minimize them when honestly given. It is beyond the limits however to use the Zagato name even in the most subtle reference to the McBearen. :o :o I'm glad you like my effort...

I second and third everything already said! What Bruce McLaren accomplished in winning Jim Hall accomplished in originality and vision. I wish we could bring back (or re-establish) an all out, now bars held, race what you brought series today. It's never been like it since. Dick Bear

Hello Men, Just found this site being told of it by a friend. Great looking car Chris! I too have been facinated with the M8B since I first saw Bruce race at Bridgehampton long ago. A little over a year ago I began my build not to duplicate but accommodate the M8B into my own legal...