[V8Vairs] Recent purchase of V8Vair

[GnKHOFFMAN at aol.com]

Lonnie:

I knew Mike and his car.  Steve Goodman (Rearengine Specialists) was also a 
friend of Mikie's, and can probably fill you in on more details.

Mikie built the car originally with a big car power glide.  He then switched 
it to a Wills kit 4 speed.  He figured out how to modifiy the Crown subframe 
so that he could use a low mount alternator (which allowed him to put the 
driver's seat back farther back, giving more leg room).  He had a 3.27 rearend in 
it (but I am thinking it may have broken soon after the last owner got the car, 
so I am not sure which rearend is in it now).

Mikie used a 3 row Camaro radiator in it.  He also used a Mustang gas tank in 
the rear, which doubled as a trunk bottom.  He put disc brakes on the front.

The engine was a 400 cu in small block.  I believe it had miles on it, but 
always ran good.  Mikie was planning on building a bigger (more hp) engine.

Let us know where you live.  If memory serves, Mikie passed away almost 4 
years ago.  His wife kept the car for 2 yrs (+??) before selling it, but I am 
pretty sure it just sat, other than going to one car show.

Gary

In a message dated 10/21/08 4:27:45 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
lmharley at truvista.net writes:

> I have recently purchased 1966 v8 vair that was put together by the late
> Mike Hawkes from Littleton, Colorado.  I bought it out of Peoria, Illinois
> and it now resides here in South Carolina.  I rcvd some miscellaneous
> paperwork including some Clarks receipts but nothing that relates to any of
> the auto's history.  Is there anyone on this forum who knows this car and
> can shed some light on its origins and build?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Lonnie Campbell
> 




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