AO SMITH BIG BLOCKS

[Kenneth B.]

I was told that no 65-67 Corvette with a AO SMITH body was mated to a BB motor is that true. I know that they were not used for side exaust cars. I am looking at a early 66 425 HP Coerette that has a AO SMITH BODY. THANKS

KEN BARRY 7808

[Joe C.]

Re: AO SMITH BIG BLOCKS

Ken,

1965-66 Corvettes with BBC were manufactured using Smith bodies.

I have heard that no 1967, Smith, BBC Corvettes exist. I am not certain of that, though.

If 1965-66 BBC cars were made with Smith bodies, then I can't think of a reason why not '67's.

Joe

[Joe C.]

Re: AO SMITH BIG BLOCKS

Ken,

1965-66 Corvettes with BBC were manufactured using Smith bodies.

I have heard that no 1967, Smith, BBC Corvettes exist. I am not certain of that, though.

If 1965-66 BBC cars were made with Smith bodies, then I can't think of a reason why not '67's.

Joe

[Donald T.]

Re: AO SMITH BIG BLOCKS

AOS built BBs in 65 and 66, just not 67.

[Donald T.]

Re: AO SMITH BIG BLOCKS

AOS built BBs in 65 and 66, just not 67.

[Donald T.]

Re: AO SMITH BIG BLOCKS

The reason 67s were built in STL was due to quality control issues with the paint on the stinger hood.

[Donald T.]

Re: AO SMITH BIG BLOCKS

The reason 67s were built in STL was due to quality control issues with the paint on the stinger hood.

[Kenneth B.]

Re: AO SMITH BIG BLOCKS

I agree. Now that you said that I remember that it was only the 67 427'S because of the hood stripes. I am getting old so I only remember half of what I knew & not much of what I remembered. THANKS

KEN

[Kenneth B.]

Re: AO SMITH BIG BLOCKS

I agree. Now that you said that I remember that it was only the 67 427'S because of the hood stripes. I am getting old so I only remember half of what I knew & not much of what I remembered. THANKS

KEN

[Ralph E.]

Re: AO SMITH BIG BLOCKS

Didn't Noland Adams state that AOS did produce some 67 BB cars but without the hood stripe.

[Ralph E.]

Re: AO SMITH BIG BLOCKS

Didn't Noland Adams state that AOS did produce some 67 BB cars but without the hood stripe.

[Kenneth B.]

Re: AO SMITH BIG BLOCKS

I beleave these were small block cars with the BB hood because something happed to the AO Smith hood mold & they used some SL BB hoods without stripes to keep the line moving. At least that's what my gradpa told me in a bar so I know it's true.

KEN 7808

[Kenneth B.]

Re: AO SMITH BIG BLOCKS

I beleave these were small block cars with the BB hood because something happed to the AO Smith hood mold & they used some SL BB hoods without stripes to keep the line moving. At least that's what my gradpa told me in a bar so I know it's true.

KEN 7808

[Wayne W.]

Re: AO SMITH BIG BLOCKS

Its been 6 months and this myth raised its ugly head again. Harder to get rid of than the Loch Ness Monster.

[Wayne W.]

Re: AO SMITH BIG BLOCKS

Its been 6 months and this myth raised its ugly head again. Harder to get rid of than the Loch Ness Monster.