YearOne Mustang Track Car On Spike

Mustang Track Car Body and Chassis On Horse Power TV.

Saturday October 31st 2009 and Sunday November 1st 2009, on Spike TV network at 11:30AM E/P

Mike and Joe continue the buildup of a ’68 Mustang built especially for road courses. This time they address the chassis, suspension, brakes, transmission and more.

-Bumper Inner Arms and outer arms, Rear bumper brackets, Front and rear bumpers, front lower valance, tail lamp housings, Front grille, bumper bolts, hood latch, front fenders, hood hinges, headlamp assemblies, grille moldings and window moldings, standard hood, hood catch and grille support, quarter panel extensions.

-Taillight bezel kit, front lower spoiler, quarter vent assemblies, stone deflector, body fastener kits,taillight lenses.

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Phone: 800-932-7663

Chevy’s 327 – the Mouse that Roared

The Chevrolet performance engine story has to start in 1955 with the release of the now universally famous small block. Debuting at 265 cubic inches, it didn’t take long for the tuning to begin. The Power Pack option became available in 1956, and in ‘57 the first of the famous 283 Fuel Injected models arrived.

Small block development really took flight in 1962 with the release of the legendary 327. Chevy increased the bore size to 4.00” on the new package, and when combined with the 3.25” stroke came up with the new displacement. The new mouse was offered in three forms initially – the most common of which were the 250- and 300-horse examples with hydraulic cams and four-barrel carburetion.



The big news, though, was the 327 destined to be the top engine offering in the Corvette. This engine had an 11.25:1 compression ratio, big-valve heads (1.94” intake, 1.50” exhaust) and a solid-lifter camshaft, and was of course topped off with the exotic Rochester mechanical fuel-injection first seen in ’57. The top-shelf Corvette fuelie 327 was rated at a stout 360 horsepower.



1964 brought even more refinement to the fuel injected 327. Larger valves (2.02” intake, 1.60” exhaust) and a bigger mechanical camshaft (.485” int/exh lift, 346° int/exh duration) resulted in an extremely healthy 375 horsepower rating. Produced in 1964-65, this engine was available only in the Corvette.



By 1966, the new Mark IV big block assumed the role of top performance powerplant at Chevrolet. This didn’t mean, however, that hot-rod small blocks would fall by the wayside. A new 350-horse 327, known by Chevy fans as L-79 (its RPO code), was released for duty in Corvettes, Chevelles and Chevy IIs. Although not quite as powerful (at least on paper) as the 375-horse fuelie engine of previous years, the wider applications meant many more were on the streets, which makes the L-79 among the most popular of the ‘60s small blocks. With an 11:1 compression ratio, 2.02”/1.60” valves, a hydraulic camshaft measuring .447” int/exh lift, 342° int/exh duration, and a high-rise aluminum intake topped by a Holley 4-bbl, this engine exemplifies the type of performance small block a countless number of enthusiasts have built over the years.

Although the 327 continued to be used through 1969, most of the performance small-block work was done on the Z/28-only 302 and the new-in-’67 350-inch engines. But a lot of the legendary small-block Chevy’s success can be attributed to the hot little 327. After all, we’re still talking about it almost a half-century after its debut!



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17x9 Aluminum 5-Spoke Rally Wheel

This is a 17" x 9" version of the "5 Spoke Rally" wheel that was originally installed on 1970-81 Z28 and 1971-72 Chevelle models. Construction features 5” backspacing and a machined lip, sporting a gunmetal gray powder-coated or polished aluminum finish. Both wheels accept original-style center caps and lug
nuts.


Visit YearOne.com or call us at 1-800-932-7663 for more specs and fitment information. Due to the custom nature of these wheels, they are NON-RETURNABLE if tires have been mounted on them.

Priced at $749.00 per set, these are a hot item at a very low price. Order yours today and be one of the first to mount up a set of these all-new genuine YearOne wheels!

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70-72 Chevelle El Camino Monte Carlo Dash Assembly

Rip out the old broken, cracked and cut-up dash with a brand new one! Our dash assemblies are a reproduction of the original, designed specifically for 1970-72 Chevelle, El Camino and Monte Carlo SS models with A/C (part # RF25). This complete dash assembly has 3 vent registers with the air deflectors. Gauges are not included.

No matter where you are in the building process, we’re committed to helping you get the job done right with parts that are unmatched in quality and unparalleled customer service. YearOne is the leading provider of muscle car restoration and performance products. For the most current pricing and availability visit yearone.com or call us at 1-800-932-7663.

Mopar Vin Decoding

One of the most common questions we get is “how do I decode my VIN number?” In the near future we will cover several different VIN types, but in this post we will be covering 1964-74 MOPAR (Dodge and Plymouths) VIN numbers.

1964-65 Mopar VIN's







1st digit: Car make:
1 = Valiant slant-6, Barracuda slant-6

2 = Plymouth slant-6 (1964) / Dart slant-6 (1965)

3 = Plymouth V8 (1964) / Belvedere slant-6 (1965)

4 = Dodge slant-6 (1964) / Coronet slant-6 (1965)

6 = Dodge V8 (1964)

7 = Dart slant-6 (1964)

D = Dodge (1965)

L = Dart V8

R = Belvedere V8 (1965)

V = Valiant V8 / Barracuda V8

W = Coronet V8 (1965)

2nd digit: Series number:
1 = Valiant V100, Dart 170, Belvedere I (1965), Coronet Deluxe (1965), 330 (1964), Savoy (1964), Polara (1965)

2 = Belvedere (1964), 440 (1964), Coronet (1965)

3 = Valiant V200, Dart 270, Belvedere II (1965), Coronet 440 (1965), Fury (1964), Polara (1964)

4 = Valiant Signet, Barracuda (1964), Dart GT, Satellite (1965), Coronet 500 (1965), Sport Fury (1964)

5 = Valiant V100 Wagon, Dart 170 Wagon, Belvedere I Wagon (1965), Coronet Wagon (1965), Savoy Wagon (1964), 330 Wagon (1964)

6 = Belvedere Wagon (1964)

7 = Valiant V200 Wagon, Dart 270 Wagon, Belvedere II Wagon (1965), Coronet 440 Wagon (1965), Fury Wagon (1964)

8 = Barracuda (1965), Belvedere Taxi (1965), Coronet Taxi (1965)

9 = Belvedere Police (1965), Coronet Police (1965)

0 = Belvedere Super Stock (1965), Coronet Super Stock (1965)

3rd digit: Model year:
4 = 1964
5 = 1965

4th digit: Assembly plant:
1 = Lynch Road, Detroit, MI
2 = Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI
3 = Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI
4 = Belvidere, IL
5 = Los Angeles, CA
6 = Newark, DE
7 = St. Louis, MO
9 = Windsor, Ont., Canada
5th through 10th digits:
Sequential production number starting with 100001

1966-67 Mopar VIN's

1st digit: Car make:
B = Barracuda (1967)
L = Dart
R = Belvedere / Satellite
V = Valiant
W = Coronet
X = Charger

2nd digit: Series number:
E = Belvedere Fleet, Coronet Fleet

L = Valiant 100, Dart 170, Belvedere I, Coronet Deluxe

H = Valiant 200 (1966), Valiant Signet, Dart 270, Belvedere II, Coronet 440, Barracuda (1967)

K = Belvedere Police, Coronet Police Belvedere II Super Stock (1967), Coronet 440 Super Stock (1967)

P = Barracuda (1966), Dart GT, Satellite, Coronet 500, Charger

S = Belvedere GTX (1967), Coronet R/T (1967)

T = Belvedere Taxi, Coronet Taxi
3rd and 4th digit: Body style
21 = 2-door sedan
23 = 2-door coupe
27 = 2-door convertible
29 = 2-door Sports coupe
41 = 4-door sedan
45 = 4-door Station Wagon (6 passenger)
46 = 4-door Station Wagon (9 passenger)

5th digit: Engine
A = 170 c.i.d./101hp (1966), or 115hp (1967) 1-bbl slant-6

B = 225 c.i.d./145hp 1-bbl slant-6

C = Special order slant-6

D = 273 c.i.d./180hp 2-bbl V8

D = 273 c.i.d./235hp or 275hp (1966) 4-bbl V8

E = 273 c.i.d./235hp 4-bbl V8 (1967)

E = 318 c.i.d./230hp 2-bbl V8 (1966)

F = 318 c.i.d./230hp 2-bbl V8 (1967)

F = 361 c.i.d./265hp 2-bbl V8 (1966)

G = 383 c.i.d./270hp 2-bbl V8 (1967)

G = 383 c.i.d./325hp 4-bbl V8 (1966)

H = 383 c.i.d./325hp 4-bbl V8 (1967)

H = 426 c.i.d./425hp 2x4-bbl V8 Hemi (1966)

J = 426 c.i.d./425hp 2x4-bbl V8 Hemi (1967)

L = 440 c.i.d./375hp 4-bbl V8 (1967)
6th digit: Model year:
6 = 1966
7 = 1967

7th digit: Assembly plant:
1 = Lynch Road, Detroit, MI
2 = Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI
3 = Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI
4 = Belvidere, IL
5 = Los Angeles, CA
6 = Newark, DE
7 = St. Louis, MO
8 = Export
9 = Windsor, Ont. Canada

8th through 13th digits: Sequential production number starting with 100001








1st digit: Car make:
B = Barracuda
J = Challenger
L = Dart
R = Belvedere / Satellite
V = Valiant / Duster
W = Coronet/1971-74 Charger
X = 1966-70 Charger

2nd digit: Series number:
L = Valiant (1968-74), Duster (1970-74), Dart (1968-74), Dart Swinger (1968-70), Dart Swinger Special (1971-74), Demon (1971-72), Dart Sport (1973-74), Belvedere (1968-70), Satellite coupe (1971-74), Coronet (1968-74), Charger coupe (1971-74)

M = Dart Swinger 340 (1969-70), Demon 340 (1971-72), Dart Sport 340 (1973), Dart Sport 360 (1974), Road Runner (1968-74), Road Runner SuperBird (1970), Road Runner GTX (1972-74), Coronet SuperBee (1968-70), Charger SuperBee (1971)

H = Valiant Signet (1968-69), Barracuda (1968-69), Barracuda 'Cuda (1969), Scamp (1971-74), Dart 270 (1968), Dart Custom (1969-74), Dart Swinger (1971-74), Satellite (1968- 70), Satellite Sebring (1971-74), Satellite Custom (1971-74),Coronet 440 (1968-70), Charger (1970), Charger coupe (1971-74), Coronet Custom (1971-74), Barracuda (1970-74),Challenger (1970-74), Challenger T/A (1970)

P = Valiant Brougham (1974), Dart GT (1968-69), Dart SE (1974), Sport Satellite (1968-70), Satellite Sebring Plus (1971-74), Satellite Brougham (1971), Regent, Coronet 500, Charger (1968-69), Charger 500 (1970-71), Charger SE (1971-74), Coronet Brougham (1971), Crestwood (1971-74), Barracuda Gran Coupe (1970-71)

S = Duster 340 (1970-73), Duster 360 (1974), Dart GTS (1968-69), Dart GSS (1968), Challenger R/T (1970), GTX (1968-71), Coronet R/T (1968-70), Charger R/T (1968-71), Charger 500 (early 1969), Barracuda 'Cuda (1970-74), Barracuda AAR 'Cuda (1970), Challenger R/T (1970-71), Challenger Rallye (1972)

X = Charger 500 (late 1969), and Charger Daytona (1969)

O = Barracuda Super Stock (1968), Dart Super Stock (1968) K = Belvedere Police (1968-70), Satellite Police (1971-74), Coronet Police (1968-74)

N = Coronet New York Taxi (1970-71)

G = Coronet New York Taxi (1972-74)

T = Belvedere Taxi (1968-70), Satellite Taxi (1971-74), Coronet Taxi (1968-74)

3rd and 4th digit: Body style
21 = 2-door sedan
23 = 2-door coupe
27 = 2-door convertible
29 = 2-door Sports coupe
41 = 4-door sedan
45 = 4-door Station Wagon (6 passenger)
46 = 4-door Station Wagon (9 passenger)

5th digit: Engine
A = 170 c.i.d./115hp 1-bbl slant-6 (1968-69)

B = 225 c.i.d./145hp 1-bbl slant-6 (1968-69)
B = 198 c.i.d./125hp (1970-71), 100hp (1972), or 95hp (1973-74) 1-bbl slant-6

C = Special order slant-6 (1968-69)
C = 225 c.i.d./145hp (1970-71), 110hp (1972), or 105hp (1973-74) 1-bbl slant-6

D = 273 c.i.d./190hp 2-bbl V8 (1968-69)

E = Special order slant-6 (1970-74)

F = 318 c.i.d./230hp 2-bbl V8 (1968-69)

G = 383 c.i.d./290hp 2-bbl V8 (1968-69)
G = 318 c.i.d./230hp (1970-71), 150hp (1972-74), 155hp (1972), or 170hp (1973-74 Road Runner) 2-bbl V8

H = 383 c.i.d./330hp or 335hp 4-bbl V8 (1968-69)
H = 340 c.i.d./275hp (1970-71) or 240hp (1972-73) 4-bbl V8

J = 426 c.i.d./425hp 2x4-bbl V8 Hemi (1968-69)
J = 340 c.i.d./290hp 3x2-bbl V8 (1970) (AAR & T/A)

L = 440 c.i.d./375hp 4-bbl V8 (1968-69)
L = 383 c.i.d./290hp (1970) or 275hp (1971) 2-bbl V8
L = 360 c.i.d./200hp or 245hp 4-bbl V8 (1974)

M = Special order V8 (1968-69)
M = 440 c.i.d./390hp 3x2-bbl V8 (1969) (Six Pack/6-Barrel)
M = 400 c.i.d./190hp (1972), 175hp or 185hp (1973) 2-bbl V8

N = 383 c.i.d./330hp or 335hp(1970) or 300hp (1971) 4-bbl V8
N = 400 c.i.d./205hp 4-bbl V8 (1974)

P = 340 c.i.d./275hp 4-bbl V8 (1968-69)
P = 400 c.i.d./255hp (1972), 260hp (1973), or 250hp (1974) 4-bbl V8

R = 426 c.i.d./425hp 2x4-bbl V8 Hemi (1970-71)

U = 440 c.i.d./375hp (1970), 370hp (1971), 280hp (1972-73), 290hp (1972), or 275hp (1974) 4-bbl V8

V = 1970=440 3 2bbl, 390hp
1971=440 3 2bbl. 385hp
1972=440 3 2bbl 330hp

Z = Special order V8 (1970-74)

6th digit: Model year:
8 = 1968
9 = 1969
0 = 1970
1 = 1971
2 = 1972
3 = 1973
4 = 1974

7th digit: Assembly plant:
A = Lynch Road, Detroit, MI
B = Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI
C = Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI
D = Belvidere, IL
E = Los Angeles, CA
F = Newark, DE
G = St. Louis, MO
H = New Stanton, PA
P = Export
R = Windsor, Ont. Canada

8th through 13th digits: Sequential production number starting with 100001

Buick 455 Stage 1 Stage 2

Motown Muscle

Occasionally we will run a feature on the engines that powered the muscle car era. These articles may focus on a specific power plant, or sometimes a family of engines. Since it’s a universal truth that muscle car engines are some of mankind’s most noteworthy inventions, we think you’ll dig the series.

First up – Buick 455 Stage 1 and Stage 2:


The folks from Flint didn’t disappoint when it came to performance, although they were a little behind the curve as far as timing was concerned. Their Gran Sport line of cars were on the fringe of the muscle car movement through the middle ‘60s. In 1969, Buick began to get serious with the release of the first Stage I engine package on the GS 400. The ‘69 Stage I featured a healthier camshaft, a 4-bbl Quadrajet with revised calibration and bigger dual exhaust system. This added up to 345 horsepower and 440 lb.-ft. of torque for the 400 cubic inch engine, only 5 hp more than the standard GS 400 mill.

The big news from Buick, though, was the 1970 455 Stage I. The new-for-’70 engine sported a 4.31” bore and 3.90” stroke, but the real differences were found in the camshaft and heads. The camshaft featured .490” lift intake and exhaust, with 316° intake duration and a whopping 340° exhaust duration. The heads received bigger valves; 2.12” intake, 1.755” exhaust, and the ports were worked to increase flow. The compression ratio jumped to 10.5:1, requiring premium fuel to feed the monster. And what a monster it was -- 360 horsepower and a stump-pulling 510 lbs.-ft. of torque. Even in the heavy GS 455 A-body (3800+ pounds), the Stage I provided enough grunt to haul the car through the quarter-mile in the high-13 to low-14 second range straight out of the box. When the Stage I 455 was stuffed between the fenders of the radically styled GSX, Buick’s somewhat uptight image disappeared in a cloud of bright color and tire smoke.

Stage I was only the beginning, however. For more serious performance, Buick developed the appropriately named Stage II package. The components that made up the Stage II package were available over-the-counter only, which means no production cars were built with these items. The heart of the system was the revised camshaft. At .455” intake and .480” exhaust, the lift figures weren’t as high as the Stage I cam, but the duration was much longer at 340° intake and 360° exhaust. The Stage II intake was the aluminum Edelbrock B4B, while Buick engineers tapped the 850 cfm Holley for carb duty. The undisputed star of the Stage II system, though, was the cylinder heads. These heads featured redesigned round exhaust ports instead of the standard rectangular versions. The intake ports were a little different from standard Stage I fare, but the new heads were said to be good for 50 extra horsepower on an otherwise stock engine. Special Mickey Thompson headers that mated to the new exhaust arrangement rounded out the Stage II package.

The Buick Stage I and Stage II programs certainly put the tri-shield brand in the thick of the muscle car wars. And of course fifteen years or so later they once again made American performance history with the turbocharged V6 series of engines in the Grand Nationals and Regal T-Types. Just when you think Buick has relaxed back into their staid persona, they surprise everyone and build a monster. We can’t wait for their next one.

Snowflake Firebird Trans Am Wheels For 4th Gen F-Body

Second-gen Firebird owners celebrated when YearOne rolled out their new reproduction snowflake wheels in classic 15” and upgraded 17” versions last year. And now it’s time for 4th-gen owners to do a little celebrating of their own – YearOne has just released a 17x9 version of their hot snowflake with proper offsets for 1993-02 models. The cast-aluminum wheels are available in multiple finishes and of course use OEM-type center caps. Owners interested in adding a little performance heritage to their modern muscle car are encouraged to visit www.yearone.com for all the details on the new 4th-gen snowflake wheels.

Want to buy your 4th gen snowflake wheels now?
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YearOne also carries WS6 snowflake wheels for 2nd gen Trans Am's and Firebirds. Click HERE for details.



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2009 Foose Bash Wrap Up

YearOne sure throws a great party, regardless of the weather! For the fourth straight year, ace designer and car builder Foose teamed with well-known muscle car parts supplier YearOne to host the Chip Foose Edition Braselton Bash. Best of all, all proceeds from the weekend’s various activities were donated to charity.



A little background on the event: YearOne holds a monthly series of shows/cruise-ins during the spring and summer at their headquarters in Braselton, Georgia. The proceeds from each show, known as the Braselton Bash, benefit various charitable organizations. YearOne founded the Hot Rodders Children’s Charity shortly after the shows began to facilitate their charitable efforts, and the HRCC then passes the funds along to the appropriate charity or organization.



YearOne’s president Kevin King got to know Chip Foose a few years back while participating in various industry functions. Foose has long done work with the Progeria Research Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to finding a cure for the rare and fatal childhood rapid-aging disease Progeria. King approached Foose with a plan to hold a special Foose Edition Braselton Bash, with the proceeds benefiting PRF. The first event was held in 2006.



The event is much more than a simple show and shine. In an effort to increase industry participation and donations, YearOne came up with a special Friday-night Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament held at the home of Milt Robson’s extraordinary car collection. Milt’s facility is much more than a place to show off his cars, it features a fully equipped and functional western-style saloon up stairs where the Poker playing takes place. Industry VIPs from around the country are invited to play in the tournament, with the winner taking home a suitable grand prize for their efforts. Admission into the game is $1000 a head, which is of course donated to the Progeria Research Foundation.



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The Bash itself is held on Saturday, and consists of a large, multi-make show along with a special silent auction of various items. The show is made up of two classes – a general show group with a participant-vote best-in-show award, and a special Foose Select Group. The Foose Select Group is limited to 100 cars, and each member gets a picture of their vehicle and themselves with Chip as a souvenir. Additionally, Chip picks his favorite vehicle out of the Select Group with the winner getting a personalized sketch of their vehicle by Foose, and an invitation to dinner with Foose and Kevin King the following evening.


Chip Foose Select Winner - Cindy and Chad Williamson - 1939 Chevy Master Deluxe Coupe



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While this year’s event was marred a bit by wet weather, the Foose Edition Braselton Bash still managed to raise just over $110,000 for the Hot Rodders Children’s Charity and the Progeria Research Foundation. The event is quickly becoming a tradition within the industry, with extensive magazine and television coverage helping spread the word. For more information on HRCC, the Progeria Research Foundation or the Chip Foose Braselton Bash, visit www.yearone.com.




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