Generation: C3
Year: 1973
VIN: NA
Race Numbers: 70, 17, 71, 77
Ownership: Bill Morrison; George Krass
Sponsors: Automtive Interest / Western Ave Auto Parts
Drivers: Bill Morrison/Chuck West (1973 to 1982); David Lyle (1983 to 1987); Tyler Bangert (1987 to 1994); Geroge Krass (1994 to present).
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Original Color: yellow/red
Tires/Wheels: PS Engineering "Trans-Am" Mini-Lite wheels
Engine: Period correct 468 C.I. “L-88 G.M. Winters Alum. Heads and intake” Crower rods, Forged crankshaft, Crower mechanical roller cam, roller rockers, 13.5:1 compression, dry sump oiling system, custom modified race carburetor, Motor is completely fresh with no races on it. Aluminum dual pass radiator and heat exchanger
Driveline: Muncie M-22 Transmission with REM treated gears fresh with no races on it Custom stainless steel step headers with burns merge collectors Dual master cylinders with rear brake bias New 2 piece rotor and hats Modified Corvette front calipers to accept thicker race pads Many other pieces came from Tony DeLorenzo including: Custom fabricated A-arm cross-shafts, Special fabricated wheel pilots, custom rear trailing arms and springs Rebuilt rear end with new Posi unit with Billet stub axles All new Ball joints, shocks and steering box and linkage Heavy duty and nickel plated half shafts, nickel plated drive shaft, clutch linkage, front sway bar and many other nickel plated pieces New ATL fuel cell and two new fuel pumps All new plumbing and wiring
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Interior: Butler seat, Autometer gauges
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Modifications: The car was originally yellow and red. It was run that way for several years. Current owner, George Krass, had the car updated with a Rich Sloma widebody and wing and had it to be painted in lime green. The car is now restored to 1973 configuration in yellow and red with period correct engine and narrow body.
Notes/Race History: In 1972, Bill Morrison and Chuck West built an A-Production Trans-Am car, with help from Tony DeLorenzo. The car was built on a body-in-white, obtained by DeLorenzo through his GM connections. Morrison, DeLorenzo and West drove the car from 1973 to 1982, in SCCA A-Production and SCCA Trans-Am Group II. The car was then sold to David Lyle who owned the car from 1982 to 1987. The car then went to Tyler Bangert (1987 to 1994) but was never raced. In 1994 George Krass acquired the car and added a wide body and updated engine.
Registry ID Number: 161

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photos courtesy of George Krass