MIKE POUPART'S
BOWTIE AUTOMOTIVE
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WE OFFER QUALITY CARE FOR YOURGrand Sport & Cobra
BreauxRodSPECIALTY VEHICLE

        
We specialize in
quality parts and service
for Hall Mustang
Roberts CamaroEngine, Transmission,
Suspension,  Brakes, Electrical,
Up-Grades, Resto-Mod Conversions,
Complete Builds,
Minor Fabrication,
Services & Repairs

  
Coty Street RodHall GTO
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US....

First of all, we would like to thank all of our customers
through the years and we would like to introduce ourselves to those
who have not yet become one of our customers.

After owning and operating Bowtie Automotive
for 21 years as an all-Corvette service center,
we made a change 7 years ago to a broader field of specialized car care. 
Valera Impala
WalterTruck Our expertise is complete from general maintenance, restoration,
high performance, street or race, to custom, for all makes, models and years.

We specialize in quality parts and service for Antiques, Classics,
Street Rods, Hot Rods,
Rat Rods, Race Cars, Corvettes, Resto-Mod,
Custom Vehicles, Pro Touring, Kit Cars and
Replicas.
Your imagination and finances are our only limit.

We plan to have a basic inventory of high performance and custom parts SilverCamaro
'56 Pontiac Catalina available in our shop and are looking ahead to an on-line store.

We do work the "old school" way.
We believe in building relationships with our customers.
 All of our work is done with care for your car and in cooperation with
your interests and opportunities.

<> Give us a call or stop by the shop.  We're in the same location in Kenner.
Friendship and advice are always free and if we can do business,
BrindellTruck it's our pleasure.
BarryBreauxCamaro


Mike & Patty Poupart


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30ChevyRatRod       30ChevyRatRod

    Our wicked 1930 Chevy Sedan Rat RodIt's fun being a part of the Rat Rod scene.
We're always making changes to it.  Keep watching for the newest tricks!
It can be seen at local cruise nights and cruisin in the French Quarter in New Orleans.



corvettefever
Featured in the June 2013 issue of Corvette Fever Magazine as one of the "100+ Corvette Shops You Can Trust" and has been the only shop listed for the State of Louisiana for the 11th year in a row!



UPGRADE YOUR BRAKES!
WE CAN DO CUSTOM BRAKES ON ANY CAR!

baer claw systems

We are the largest Baer Brake dealer and installer on the Gulf Coast.
Contact us for your particular application needs and if Baer Brakes doesn't
offer a kit for your car, we can do a custom installation using Baer parts. 


SOME OF OUR FAVORITE PROJECTS. . .

Ravaged by the flood waters of Hurricane Katrina,
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his 1965 Corvette convertible was resurrected and restored to be one sweet ride.

Barry Breaux Convertible

The car was submerged in flood waters in Slidell, LA during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. 
It was completely disassembled - every body panel, part, nut and bolt was removed and reconditioned
or replaced with a new piece in its place.  The project took 2-1/2 years to bring to completion.


Barry Breaux Corvette Interior    Barry Breaux Corvette Top Up

This mostly original roadster is powered by a 396 cu. in. 450 hp big block with just a few mods.
We added a 
Keisler 5-speed manual transmission, Vintage Air a/c system,
and chrome American Racing "Torque Thrust D" wheels with B.F. Goodrich radial tires.
* * * * *
So many great sportscars and street rods were destroyed and forever lost because
of Hurricane Katrina.  We're proud to have been a part of saving this classic Corvette.



Roberts Camaro
 
Although this was one of the nicest rides to cruise New Orleans and Houston, it was time for a change. 

Roberts Camaro

An RS grill, hideaway headlights, and new
Nitto 555 with 225/40/18s on the fronts and 255/35/20s on the rears on
Bonspeed Huntington Brushed wheels 7" wide up front and 8 1/2" wide in the rear were the first changes. 


Roberts Camaro    Roberts Camaro    Roberts Camaro   

Out came the ZZ430 small block and in went a GM Performance 502 Ramjet that linked up to the
Keisler 5-speed transmission we previously installed about 6 months prior to this upgrade. 
The trans is driven through a Spec Racing 11" clutch with a hydraulic release bearing.
 
The front springs were changed to QA1 coilovers for ride height control.

A Rock Valley stainless steel fuel tank with in-tank fuel pump was added to feed the 502.

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As this project comes to an end, this is a short list of all of the mods currently on this nice ride:
1969 Camaro
GM Performance - 502 Ram Jet
Keisler 5-speed transmission
Spec Racing 11" clutch with a hydraulic release bearing
Baer 13" Track brakes
Bonspeed Huntington Brushed wheels with Nitto 555 tires
RS grill with hideaway headlights
Cobin/AutoMeter gauge cluster
Vintage Air a/c
Custom bucket seats
QA1 coilovers
Rock Valley stainless steel fuel tank

Roberts Camaro    Roberts Camaro    Roberts Camaro

We're proud to say this car was a huge favorite at Cruisin' the Coast the weekend of October 9-12, 2008!



ANOTHER PAST PROJECT. . .

We completed a "Resto-Mod" conversion on a 1961 Corvette.  We started with a restored 1961 Corvette car with 2x4's and a 4-speed.  We installed a GM "Ramjet" fuel injected engine. The Ramjet's fuel injection unit keeps the retro Corvette Fuelie look. We linked it to an automatic transmission with a custom Billet shifter and added air conditioning.  We installed Baer "Eradispeed" 13 in. front and 14 in. rear rotors with C-5 Corvette Z06 brake calipers.  It all rolls on Billet Specialties 18 in. front and 20 in. rear wheels and BFG tires. 

61_rear          61_front



Brindell Sedan B. Karl Brindell's 1950 Sedan Delivery 
Brindell Motor
Mr. Karl is one of our regular customers whose 1950 Sedan Delivery, one of only 200 that was converted for the U.S. Forestry Service.  We didn't build this vehicle, but we are responsible for the custom motor work and upgrades and we keep regular maintenance for Mr. Karl. 


His "Plum Purdy" sedan was
the featured car of the month for April, 2004 on the  ClassicCarBug.com site and it was also in the Jasper Engines calendar for January, 2005.  It is also featured in issues of Southern Rodder and Cruisin' Style.Brindell


We installed Baer "Track" 13 in. front and "Sport" 12 in. rear brakes and topped them off with a set of Boyd's "Magneto" 18 in. wheels rolling on Bridgestone Potenza's.

It sure is Plum Purdy!


CARS FOR SALE

1968 Corvette Convertible - Project car, needs complete restoration.  327 ci/350 hp,  4-speed,  P/S, P/B, air conditioning, head rest seats, no hard top. Pictures available on request.
                  $10,000.00


Ferrari 365 GTB Replica - Project car, "Miami Vice" style Corvette replica body kit with or without Corvette frame.  Pictures available on request.
                  MAKE OFFER



PARTS FOR SALE

1961 Corvette Brakes - Front & rear hubs, drums, and backing plates.  Make offer.

1972 Datsun 240Z Complete original intake manifold, carbs, air cleaner, linkage & exhaust manifold assembly. - Ran recently.  $250.00

1998 Corvette Seats - gray, driver's side power rack, passenger's side manual rack. 
$800.00

1998 Corvette Top - clear acrylic. $500.00

1998 Corvette Wheels - one front, one rear; very nice.  $100.00 ea.

1964 Chevelle Malibu factory air conditioning parts - evaporator case, blower, controls, no compressor, no condensor.  Make offer.

Chevrolet Race Motor -
366 cu in, small block, 600+ HP, 500+ lb ft torque  - Link to details

Chevrolet Race Motor - 355 cu in, small block, 600 HP, 525 lb ft torque  - Link to details

1963-1979 Corvette Rear End - 4:56 ratio; heavy duty axles; heavy duty rear end cover - $850.00

1981-1982 Corvette Rear End - $600.00

1985 Tuned Port Fuel Injection System (complete) - $400.00

1984-1996 Corvette Rear End (Dana 36) 2.59 ratio - $600.00

1984-1996 Corvette Rear End (Dana 36) 3.07 ratio - $600.00

1984-1996 Corvette Rear End Cover (Dana 36) - $200.00

1984-1996 Corvette
Rear End Cover (Dana 36) (OEM special heavy duty)  - $400.00

1968 Camaro Rear End - 12 bolt with leaf springs; narrowed 2"; drum brakes - $1,200.00

2005-2013 C6 Corvette Rear Bumper Cover - excellent condition - $400.00

1975-1979 Corvette Rear Bumper Cover - flexi-fiberglass; excellent condition - $200.00
 
 *All prices subject to negotiation.  Please contact us to confirm availability.


130 VETERANS BOULEVARD, SUITE E

KENNER, LOUISIANA  70062
504-472-0400
Email: bowtieautomotive@bellsouth.net


 
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