View Full Version : Wilt Chamberlain designed and built his own Sports Car
jongib369
10-07-2012, 03:09 AM
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/searcher-one.jpg
"Chamberlain loved cars, and he was known for cruising around in his Cadillac convertible or a custom-made lavender Bentley he
Poetry
10-07-2012, 03:33 AM
http://i45.tinypic.com/s2fgbr.jpg
jongib369
10-07-2012, 03:43 AM
http://i45.tinypic.com/s2fgbr.jpg
did you make that? made me LOL
:lol :bowdown:
REP!
blablabla
10-07-2012, 06:31 AM
The following is just a short list of the impressive custom features found on the Searcher One: Engine: GM marine block bored to 4.030 Dry sump lubrication Forged steel NASCAR connecting rods Four-barrel Holley carburetors Gearbox: Five-speed, geared for 200mph at 7,500rpm Brakes: AP Four-piston calipers with vented rotors Adjustable for front/rear bias Suspension: Four-wheel independent Front rocker arms with inboard spring/shock Rear double wishbones with adjustable sway bar Koni adjustable shocks
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jongib369
10-07-2012, 06:43 AM
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LOL where did you find that?
daily
10-07-2012, 02:09 PM
Here's more information on the car and it's history during it's restoration.
http://www.axialflow.com/projects.htm
brain drain
10-07-2012, 03:59 PM
Just wait, in a few weeks, rover "Curiosity" will find Wilt in his self-designed and self-built space station on mars.
Sarcastic
10-07-2012, 04:03 PM
I would have thought he would build some huge car with a giant bed in the backseat for smashing.
But at least we know what he was "searching" for with Searcher One.
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