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About hollywoodnc’s Garage
About me and my passion for cars
(1978-1989)
Multiple GM dealership parts departments
(1979-1980)
Basic Auto Mechanic (night) school
(1976-present)
GM "H" body specialist (owned 13 Vegas/Monzas)
(2006-present)
1976 Buick Skyhawk total rebuild
My first car
1974 Vega GT
Car I wish I still had
1973 Hi-Po Vega, 4 spd., with 12:1 cr, sleeved 140, 3/4 cam, Offy Dual Port 360, 390 cfm, Mallory dual point, misc. IECO parts...
Drove from Toms River, NJ to Los Angeles, Ca. (70 mph average)in 4 to 5 days and did not burn a drop of oil!
In San Diego, oil return tube fell off and had to stop over in Yuma, Ar. to change Main bearings with eng. in car.
Drove to Virginia, stayed a month visiting relatives, then drove back to Bakersfield, Ca. and sold the car...it still didn't burn oil.
My dream car
1973 Corvette w/454 LS-7, standard trans. OR
Ferrari, Lamborgini, or Delorian
Car clubs I’m in
(1977-1980)
Vegabonds of America (Vega owners club)
Favorites
- Type of racing: Drag
- Driver: John Force
- Driving song: Highway Star by Deep Purple
- Car movie: Heart like a Wheel
- Car book: V-6 Performance
- Car magazine: Hod Rod
- Car game: Slot Car Racing
— Profile last updated: Jul 8, 2008
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H-body Club
Club
For everyone who owns an h-body, another fun place to express our love for these overlooked collectibles!
Georgia, United States
This is a club that is located in Cookeville, TN. We have a variety of Chevy, Mopar, and others that are represented by members in our group. We meet on the second Monday of the month at the soup kitchen, and attend shows as they arise. There are people of all ages that are members of our...
Tennessee, United States
Texas H-body club
Club
we hold a year H-body get together at temple raceway Todd and Dave have put on this event each year with growing numbers We hold several different classes and put on a small race
Texas, United States
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- FRANKENHAWK as of July 2008
- Filed under 1976 Buick Skyhawk (FRANKENHAWK)
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Finding parts for this car is virtually IMPOSSIBLE!
Jul 7, 2008
Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:00 am I'm ending up either making parts OR using parts from other cars! What makes this Skyhawk a FRANKENHAWK... The engine is a 1966 Buick 300 cid from a Special. The engine utilizes a majority of stock parts, except for the valve...
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