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The Cars => 1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 => Topic started by: 427hunter on May 13, 2023, 01:51:07 PM

Title: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: 427hunter on May 13, 2023, 01:51:07 PM
Hi, any idea which car this was on the chips tv shows pilot ?
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: propayne on May 13, 2023, 03:52:40 PM
Several interesting cars.

Me sees a black cherry '68 Coug

- Phillip
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: TA Coupe on May 13, 2023, 04:47:16 PM
Speaking of Chips, Eric Estrada will be at a local car show next weekend.

       Roy
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: azdriver on May 14, 2023, 11:15:21 PM
69 Mach 1 with Shaker???

Pat
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: tesgt350 on May 15, 2023, 06:05:57 AM
Quote from: azdriver on May 14, 2023, 11:15:21 PM
69 Mach 1 with Shaker???

Pat

Mach 1 with Hood Scoop.  Th Mach 1 and that Shelby has been seen in several shows.  I think they belong to people related to the show.
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: propayne on May 15, 2023, 11:05:45 AM
There is an episode of Adam 12 where Malloy and Reed are harassed by a couple of guys in a similar Mach 1.

Could very well be the same car.

- Phillip
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: tesgt350 on May 15, 2023, 12:18:46 PM
Quote from: propayne on May 15, 2023, 11:05:45 AM
There is an episode of Adam 12 where Malloy and Reed are harassed by a couple of guys in a similar Mach 1.

Could very well be the same car.

- Phillip

You might be thinking about the episode where a couple of young guys driving around in a Red 1969 Mach 1 that kept showing up and getting in the way of Malloy and Reed and an innocent person ended up getting shot because of them getting in the way.
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: 68stangcjfb on May 15, 2023, 01:15:57 PM
Yes. This one.
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: tesgt350 on May 15, 2023, 01:26:23 PM
Quote from: 68stangcjfb on May 15, 2023, 01:15:57 PM
Yes. This one.

AH, that is a different one in a different show than the one I mentioned.   
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: propayne on May 15, 2023, 03:01:59 PM
That's the plot tesgt350 - could't remember the color of the Mach - watched it on a small b/w TV.   ;)

- Phillip
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: crossboss on May 16, 2023, 12:25:06 AM
Guys,
427hunter is referring to the blue 1970 GT-500 in the lead photo...
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: 427hunter on May 16, 2023, 11:47:27 AM
Quote from: crossboss on May 16, 2023, 12:25:06 AM
Guys,
427hunter is referring to the blue 1970 GT-500 in the lead photo...


I believe it's your old car, post the photo from LACR.


Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: crossboss on May 16, 2023, 08:53:33 PM
Quote from: 427hunter on May 16, 2023, 11:47:27 AM
Quote from: crossboss on May 16, 2023, 12:25:06 AM
Guys,
427hunter is referring to the blue 1970 GT-500 in the lead photo...


I believe it's your old car, post the photo from LACR.




Ok Alex, here ya go...
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: Side-Oilers on May 16, 2023, 09:53:48 PM
^^^ Scott:  Great looking car. Love the color!   

What'd it run at that notoriously sh!tty track?   

Elevation (2800 feet) + winds + dirt on the track surface = slow times.  I seem to remember the correction factor (to sea level) was typically around 0.5 seconds..or more. Especially on a very hot day.   
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: crossboss on May 17, 2023, 11:42:34 AM
Quote from: Side-Oilers on May 16, 2023, 09:53:48 PM
^^^ Scott:  Great looking car. Love the color!   

What'd it run at that notoriously sh!tty track?   

Elevation (2800 feet) + winds + dirt on the track surface = slow times.  I seem to remember the correction factor (to sea level) was typically around 0.5 seconds..or more. Especially on a very hot day.




Thanks, Van. It ran 14.30-14.40s around 100 mph @ dirtbag raceway, no correction factor. The Shelby was stone stock, and very consistent. And yes, LACR was always windy, dusty and hot.
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: 427hunter on May 17, 2023, 01:47:59 PM
Quote from: crossboss on May 17, 2023, 11:42:34 AM
Quote from: Side-Oilers on May 16, 2023, 09:53:48 PM
^^^ Scott:  Great looking car. Love the color!   

What'd it run at that notoriously sh!tty track?   

Elevation (2800 feet) + winds + dirt on the track surface = slow times.  I seem to remember the correction factor (to sea level) was typically around 0.5 seconds..or more. Especially on a very hot day.




Thanks, Van. It ran 14.30-14.40s around 100 mph @ dirtbag raceway, no correction factor. The Shelby was stone stock, and very consistent. And yes, LACR was always windy, dusty and hot.

Scott's old Shelby is why I wanted a GT500, that car had such a good vibe.
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: Side-Oilers on May 17, 2023, 05:49:38 PM
What ring & pinion were you running?  That's a very fast time for a bone-stock 428CJ, at that track.
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: crossboss on May 17, 2023, 08:31:39 PM
Quote from: Side-Oilers on May 17, 2023, 05:49:38 PM
What ring & pinion were you running?  That's a very fast time for a bone-stock 428CJ, at that track.




Van,
Btw, that photo is from around 1985-86.
I used either a 3.00 or 3.50. Ran the same. Same as shifting manually or leaving it in drive. It was the most consistent car I ever drag raced. It drove like a Cadillac with all the comforts: A/C, P/B, P/S, tilt, automatic, smooth and quiet. As Alex commented, I must have left an impression with him.
Title: Re: 1970 Shelby on “Chip’s” pilot
Post by: crossboss on May 17, 2023, 08:36:22 PM
This is me with the GT-500 after the restoration, and painted back to its original Grabber Orange color.