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Muscle Car Option Hyperbole Trivia Quiz

In the 1960s and 70s, the Detroit auto manufacturer's graced their muscular cars with a variety of visual and performance gee-gaws giving them a "hip" advertising terminology. I'll give you the option's "far-out" name, you pick the option.

A multiple-choice quiz by machineamc. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
machineamc

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
144,534

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. If a '69 Chevelle SS had a "Rock Crusher" installed, what GM option would I be able to figuratively crush rocks with? Hint

Reinforced sidewalled tires

A heavy duty 4-speed transmission.

A forged steel crank with shot peened rods

Thick walled engine bearings and hardened crank journals

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Question 2 of 10

2. My 428 CJ Mach 1 has the optional "Drag Pack". What all is included in this option? Hint

Bumper mounted drag chute

Oil cooler and rear axle gear ratio option

4-wheel disc brake option

Roller cam and high-rise open plenum intake

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Question 3 of 10

3. An "Air Grabber" on a 1970 GTX is a highly prized option. What exactly is "grabbing" the air on a Plymouth so equipped? Hint

A factory passenger "air-freshing" system

A pop-up hood scoop

A front and rear spoiler package

High output air conditioning unit

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Question 4 of 10

4. A "Go Pack" could be ordered on a '68-'74 AMX. What's included in this factory option? Hint

390 or 401cid motor with "dogleg" heads

Suspension, cooling, brakes, and stripes upgrade package

Performance camshaft and headers

Carburetor and manifold upgrade

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Question 5 of 10

5. You are usually the center of attention if your 'Cuda is decked out with the "High Impact" option. What is it? Hint

Endura rubber front and rear bumpers

Body paint color option.

Heavy duty shocks and springs

180 mph speedometer and gauge package

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Question 6 of 10

6. As if driving an AMC isn't eccentric enough, you'll get double takes if your AMX is sporting the "Big Bad" option. What in tarnation is the "Big Bad" option? Hint

390 engine, 4-speed, "Twin- Grip" rear end

Body paint color option

Snorkle hood scoop and window louvers

Hurst performance tuned AMX

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Question 7 of 10

7. This "Six-Pack" will only slur your speech if you push too hard on your Dodge's gas pedal. What do you get if you ordered a "Six-Pack" for your 1970 Challenger R/T 440? Hint

Factory tweaked 225 slant-six cylinder motor

Seating for six passengers, if packed correctly.

six speed manual transmission

Three Holley two-barrel carburetor induction

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Cowl Induction" was a popular option on many Chevelle SS's and Z28 Camaros. Do you know what "Cowl Induction" is? Hint

Passenger ventilation through ports in the cowl firewall

Cowl fuel injection system

Hood/ windshield air induction system

Dual point distributor ignition, with a high output coil

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Question 9 of 10

9. You won't get sugar from this kind of "Shaker" but if your 1970 'Cuda is factory-equipped with this $97 option, it makes it a much sweeter car. What's this sort of "Shaker"? Hint

Camshaft so radical it's able to shake the car

Hood scoop attached directly to the motor

Factory installed soft drag racing shocks

Heavy duty clutch, and u-joint package

10. It seems fitting that the 1969 Plymouth Road Runner would have been factory fitted with the "Coyote Duster" as standard equipment. Unfortunately, it cost extra to have your Road Runner able to dust off coyotes. What all was included in the "Coyote Duster" option? Hint

A 4-speed, 4.10:1 rear end axle ratio, and redline tires

A front and rear spoiler package

A flat black hood stipes and hood pins

Just a cool air induction system

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. If a '69 Chevelle SS had a "Rock Crusher" installed, what GM option would I be able to figuratively crush rocks with?

Answer: A heavy duty 4-speed transmission.

The Muncie M22 extra heavy duty, close ratio, 4-speed transmission. The "Rock Crusher" was usually an extra cost option while the Muncie M20 was the GM muscle car 4-speed standard.

2. My 428 CJ Mach 1 has the optional "Drag Pack". What all is included in this option?

Answer: Oil cooler and rear axle gear ratio option

Available on the Boss 302 and 428 CJ motors. The "Drag-Pack" consisted of a remote mounted oil cooler and a 3.91:1 or 4.30:1 ratio rear axle gear.

3. An "Air Grabber" on a 1970 GTX is a highly prized option. What exactly is "grabbing" the air on a Plymouth so equipped?

Answer: A pop-up hood scoop

A vacuum operated pop-up hood scoop available on the GTX and Road Runner. It had a set of shark teeth that were visible when it was in use.

4. A "Go Pack" could be ordered on a '68-'74 AMX. What's included in this factory option?

Answer: Suspension, cooling, brakes, and stripes upgrade package

Available, mostly, on the AMX and Javelin. This package includes, front disc brakes, Redline or RW letter tires, heavy duty suspension, "Twin Grip" rear end, heavy duty radiator, and stripes.

5. You are usually the center of attention if your 'Cuda is decked out with the "High Impact" option. What is it?

Answer: Body paint color option.

MOPAR's whacky and loud paint colors with great names.

6. As if driving an AMC isn't eccentric enough, you'll get double takes if your AMX is sporting the "Big Bad" option. What in tarnation is the "Big Bad" option?

Answer: Body paint color option

Even more eye crossing paint courtesy of American Motors, seen mostly on AMX's and Javelins. Paint job included the bumpers on '69 models.

7. This "Six-Pack" will only slur your speech if you push too hard on your Dodge's gas pedal. What do you get if you ordered a "Six-Pack" for your 1970 Challenger R/T 440?

Answer: Three Holley two-barrel carburetor induction

Available on the T/A Challenger 340 and Dodge 440 "Magnum" motors.
Plymouth called their X3 deuce setup "Six-Barrel".

8. "Cowl Induction" was a popular option on many Chevelle SS's and Z28 Camaros. Do you know what "Cowl Induction" is?

Answer: Hood/ windshield air induction system

Used on the '70-'72 Chevelle SS with a vacuum flapper, and the '69 Z28 Camaro but sans "Cowl Induction" metal nameplate.
Also used by AMC on the production '71-'74 Javelin/ AMX's, brought over by Mark Donohue from his T/A Camaro racing days. Really.

9. You won't get sugar from this kind of "Shaker" but if your 1970 'Cuda is factory-equipped with this $97 option, it makes it a much sweeter car. What's this sort of "Shaker"?

Answer: Hood scoop attached directly to the motor

Cool "shaker" scoops jiggle when the motor is running. First seen on Ford's Mach 1 Mustangs, and Torino GT's in '69. Plymouth followed on their 'Cuda's then Pontiac on their T/A's, LeMans Can-Am, and 74 GTO.

Answer: Just a cool air induction system

Standard with the Hemi, optional with a 383 or 440 equipped Plymouth in 1969.
The vent in the Road Runner's and GTX's hood bulges were opened up and air was directed into the sealed "Coyote Duster" air cleaner.

Source: Author machineamc

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