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Frank Parker's V8 Coupe - Saline, Michigan 

April, 2018 Update - Frank has sold the car to Mike Olynnger

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1965 Corvair Corsa with 98 quad cam 4.6L Northstar V8 mounted transversely in back seat under rear
window. Complete Cad STS drivetrain dropout was used with 4T80E automatic. Rear suspension converted to coilovers and rack converted to set rear toe. Corvette ZO6 brakes at all 4 corners with
225/40ZR18 in front and 265/40ZR18 in rear. Conversion required widening rear quarter panels 2 inches on each side by removing rear quarters, building new inner fenders, building new rockers to come out and meet new fenders which were reworked with English wheel. Corvette radiator up front with carbon fibre ducting. Custom OM wheels made to design specs. BMW 5 series seats. Rear engine cover made by Pratt and Miller Restorations.

Here is a direct quote from Paul Siano concerning Frank Parker - 

"I  have known Frank for something approaching fifty years.  He took me for a ride in his Crown conversion in about 1969.  Half way through second gear I told myself I had to have one and a few months later I started converting my Corvair".
  
"Frank is an engineer's engineer and a master fabricator.  Over the years I've had one car project while Frank has had maybe a dozen maybe more.  He has about every tool imaginable and is very skilled with all of them".

Paul

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Check Out the Electrical, Cooling and Power Brakes!
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Engine From The Rear
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Leather Seats.
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Exhaust System
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Instrument Panel - With Air Conditioning.
Building The Engine Compartment
Rear Quarter Flares
Brakes, Suspension and Steering
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