I've never heard of this one before ...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 02119&rd=1

They where used on the Cortez moterhomes because a stock carb would be to tall to fit under the dog house. They where front wheel drive as well, an unusual feature for the time they where made. I know of one at a local trailer park, looks like it hasn't moved in years. Wonder if I could get one to work on my car...

I have one of these in my garage I pulled off a Cortez in a junkyard last year. I thought it might look cool on something someday. I see no reason it would not work. The carb is the same one that was used on the early 6 cyl Corvettes in the 50's and also on Turbo Corvairs. I hope that means you could get some sort of reasonable performance from it.

Man that looks so cool. How big were these motorhomes? I have never seen a motorhome with a slant. Guess you learn something everyday.

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Here is a little history. http://www.amplepower.com/cortez/clue/index.html

I actually looked at buying one of these before I bought my clipper.

This site has a good tour of theirs. It is equipped with a 360.
http://www.stormpages.com/cortezer/dkcortez.htm

You can do a web search and find lots of info on them if you are interested.


Tom

I own a Cortez. It is an awesome motorhome. These were made by the Clark Equipment Co from 64-69. Very advanced for their day. They originaly sold for $12-16k back then, which was about the same as a house. The early units were made with a chrysler industrial slant six (used in forklifts and tractors), and a 4 speed manual front wheel drive trans.

The Original carb is a Carter YH sidedraft 1 Bbl, not much power. I'm planning to convert mine to fuel injection with a megasquirt. I'm hoping to buy the ebay manifold to build on so mine can stay intact during construction.

If your interested in learning more about the Cortez, you can also visit our Yahoo Group site at:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/cortezmotorhomes/

I have lots of Cortez info and would be happy to share with anyone who has an interest.

John "Moose" Menke

OK, John.......I was thinkin' about bidding on that intake, too. I really don't need it badly, but had tha same idea that you have in mind. You, on the other hand, can make better use of it than I, so I see no reason to have our own little "bidding war". I'll stay out of it........this time.

Roger

Thanks for the consideration, Roger. I still lost the auction, anyway. I was also considering a mod on an aluminum intake. I'll post here when I have a good solution.

John "Moose" Menke

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Yeah....I saw that. I still watch a lot of stuff. That other guy must have wanted it pretty bad. I wonder just what his top bid was.

Roger

Sounds like it'd work for efficiently packaging a draw-through Turbo setup...Hmmmmmmm.

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