Would you rather have a small block or a big block Shelby and why?

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Hey everyone,
I thought this was a good topic to finally come out of lurking mode and say hello.

I've been a SAAC member since 1981, and a KR owner since 1982.  Day 2 modded, with a PO-installed iron 427 FE in the late 1970s. Has a 468 aluminum FE now.  I love this car, and it is truly the last thing I would ever sell in my life.  We've been through a lot together. 

As my handle suggests, I'm a BB guy.  I've driven SB Cobras and Shelbys and can definitely appreciate their attributes.  But, I love the look, sound and massive thrust of a healthy big block.

I feel like I know a lot of you already, from years of reading your posts. Several of you were of generous help when I brought my KR out of hibernation a few years ago. Kiwi was a longtime friend. 

Thanks for allowing me to chime in.  Here's pix of my KR as it was when I purchased it in 1982 (bottom) and as it is today.

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Oops. Newbie error. How do I re-post the car photo in a larger size you can actually see?

[Don Johnston]

Viewer just has to click on the picture to make it larger, just like in old forum. Nice photos.

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Thanks for the info!

[BGlover67]

Hey everyone,
I thought this was a good topic to finally come out of lurking mode and say hello.

I've been a SAAC member since 1981, and a KR owner since 1982.  Day 2 modded, with a PO-installed iron 427 FE in the late 1970s. Has a 468 aluminum FE now.  I love this car, and it is truly the last thing I would ever sell in my life.  We've been through a lot together. 

As my handle suggests, I'm a BB guy.  I've driven SB Cobras and Shelbys and can definitely appreciate their attributes.  But, I love the look, sound and massive thrust of a healthy big block.

I feel like I know a lot of you already, from years of reading your posts. Several of you were of generous help when I brought my KR out of hibernation a few years ago. Kiwi was a longtime friend. 

Thanks for allowing me to chime in.  Here's pix of my KR as it was when I purchased it in 1982 (bottom) and as it is today.

Great car, thanks for sharing!  Love it in white.

[Greg]

Hey everyone,
I thought this was a good topic to finally come out of lurking mode and say hello.

I've been a SAAC member since 1981, and a KR owner since 1982.  Day 2 modded, with a PO-installed iron 427 FE in the late 1970s. Has a 468 aluminum FE now.  I love this car, and it is truly the last thing I would ever sell in my life.  We've been through a lot together. 

As my handle suggests, I'm a BB guy.  I've driven SB Cobras and Shelbys and can definitely appreciate their attributes.  But, I love the look, sound and massive thrust of a healthy big block.

I feel like I know a lot of you already, from years of reading your posts. Several of you were of generous help when I brought my KR out of hibernation a few years ago. Kiwi was a longtime friend. 

Thanks for allowing me to chime in.  Here's pix of my KR as it was when I purchased it in 1982 (bottom) and as it is today.

Sweet ride and welcome to the light :-).  As you well know this is an awesome group of people with unbelievable knowledge.

[2112]

Love the wheels, Tires and rake in 1982! American Racing 200's?

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Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone. 

2112: Yep, American 200 "daisy" wheels.  The slang in SoCal at the time for those wheels was "petal leafs."
Spent many a night cruising Van Nuys Blvd, looking for races, back in those days.
I remember how treacherous the car was on those BFGs anytime there was even a mist of water on the road.  Instant sideways, if you even breathed on the throttle or touched the brakes.  Fun learning experience!

Here's a pix from the paddock at Riverside Raceway in '82.

I don't mean to hijack this thread about SB and BB cars.  Just wanted to introduce myself.  Thanks again.

[2112]

Being 54, I am still stuck in the time zone where those wheels and tires (we called them Coke bottle Americans) were the Shebang.

I will just always love that set up. I believe you that the BFG's were not great. Especially if cold wet roads are very uncommon.

[Bigfoot]

Oops. Newbie error. How do I re-post the car photo in a larger size you can actually see?

Van it's great to see you here!

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Thanks Biggie!

[Bigfoot]

Thanks for the info!

So great to have another Bro of Kiwi here!

[Bigfoot]

Thanks Biggie!

My pleasure. You are the famous one!

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Only in my own mind...ha! 
I have huge respect for all those here with much more experience/knowledge than me.

I'm just an old car scribbler, like Kiwi. (I hired him, long ago. He was an awesome guy, in all the ways. Miss him!)

[Bigfoot]

Very diplomatic of you My Friend.
Enjoy that KR and lite those tires every chance you get like I do.
Kiwi will be watching .... making sure he sees the smoke!