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Bearcat replica on TV


JohnBoyle

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As a replica I am interested to find out what engine and drive train it uses. I doubt that it has an original engine! Great looking car and I vaguely remember the series!

The engine is a 223 ci Ford straight six. The transmission is a Ford 4-speed with a low first gear, based on the trans, I'd guess the pair came from an early 60s Ford truck.

Custom chassis, a cut down Ford axle and a early Mustang rear. Four-wheel drums.

The engine has a rebuild tag on it from a L.A. shop, so Barris bought it used.

All the bodywork is heavy-gauge steel. It weighs 2900 pounds...which is 1000lbs. less than a real Bearcat but it has more than twice the horsepower.

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