Hi six gun . . .

Are you familiar with the draglist site?

DragListSearch

A few searches there on 'lashure' in the late '70s lead me to believe that the opel was probably powered by a chevy bent8. Anything unusual would certainly rate more of a description then an 'unknown cubic in Chevrolet with an automatic transmission.'

It would appear that Curt is still active in NHRA division one as a chassis inspector:
NHRA Div1
the page includes contact info.

regards,
stock49

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