Good to know thanks. That dual carb setup is pretty badass. What sort of power are you putting down?

Just got a long awaited check from a client and I already spent it before its deposited :lol:

Finally ordered some proper Wilwoods...

http://www.wilwood.com/Images/BrakeK...0510-DR-lg.jpg

http://www.wilwood.com/Images/BrakeK...7140-DR-lg.jpg

A TKO600 from kiesler
http://www.ttcautomotive.com/english...0_GM_small.jpg

And Adjustable SPC Upper Control Arms to dial out that positive camber
http://www.spcalignment.com/PROD_DIR...OTOS/94370.jpg

I need to get all this stuff installed and sorted out before mid september. I'm trying to drive the car from Los Angeles to visit my mother in Montana. Going to drive through yellowstone, salt lake city etc. Should be an incredible adventure. That TKO600 sure will come in handy.

That's awesome Rogue. What size Wilwoods? 13's?
Money well spent. I like the TKO600!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

I have no clue about the power output never put it on a dyno,but if you look closely at the pic, it's a six shooter not two fours. By the way you will love the TKO,your car will be completely different to drive on the highway. I have one in my 71 and love it , hell I'm able to knock down 18 mpg @75 mph with a 396 and you can even here the radio over the engine now LOL.

Picked up some new Toyo R888's. My RA1s lasted about 5k miles mixed street/track use... Not bad, not good....

Rear 275/40/17

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sq...0/IMG_3416.JPG

Upgraded my fronts from a 235 to a 245/40/17. No rubbing lock to lock and in hard cornering yet...

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sq...0/IMG_3417.JPG

I love this car. The minimalist/classic theme is brilliant.

Did you decide on a dash yet? Man I love this car.

13" Wilwoods Front and Rear, blanks, no crossdrilled or slotted. I'm going to track reliability, not for show.... No yellow calipers and shiny crossdrilled rotors here though it did cross my mind. My track friends talked me out of it. Less bling, more focus on functionality, and reliability.

I plan on doing some sort of brake ducting setup using the factory front spoiler and using aftermarket inlets and ducting from the circle track world. For the rears I would have to pull air from the back windows like Scott Mock's car, or setup inlets underneath the car near the front of the leafs perhaps.

Scott's car is a big inspiration to me. Love it.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SH...blw0aOGLg7.jpg

Oh wow yeah I didn't notice. I'm real excited about the TKO. As much as I love my muncie, I find myself screaming down the highway at 4k RPM all to often and the cops LOVE ME.

I plan on doing a few local trips from LA to Santa Barbara and San Diego to shake the car down before making a big trip up through utah and yellowstone to visit my mother in Montana. I think it'll be a hell of an adventure that I'll remember for a lifetime.

Cars are for driving right? :thumbsup:

Thanks just trying to keep it simple and functional. While I love all the aftermarket support we have, I think a lot of cars are overbuilt with fancy parts and never driven like they should be because they end up being too nice.

I'm still kicking the idea of picking up a set of 17" Minilite Replicas to really bring the trans am look into the modern era. I wish I could run the magnetic numbers full time, but they fall off at speeds over 100mph.

Thanks! Not yet, I dropped off the car at Guldstrand Motorsports in Burbank this morning. Waiting to get the trans,headers, upper control arms, and wilwoods in and sorted out. Then its off to my electronics/audio shop for the dash, gauges, battery relocation, a simple stereo.

I'm going to be using either the Covan's Thunder Road unit in black. 5" Speedo and Tach.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sr...-_Black_CF.jpg

Or I'll use Anvil's dash, but paint it black. Maybe they have a blemished one I can get. I don't want too much carbon.

Anvil:
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...h/IMG_3161.jpg

I'm undecided on gauges so far. I like the Carbon Autometer series, but feel that carbon fiber should be used for functional purposes, not show purposes. I'm on the fence about the whole thing. Black dash is a must though. I eventually plan on using every carbon fiber body panel Anvil makes in addition to fiberglass front fenders for weight savings. Too much carbon on a muscle car can be a bad thing I think.

I will be using a special sequential shift light system in the dash as well that'll be pretty cool and quite functional at track days. I find myself bouncing off the rev limiter at times.

Thanks! Funny thing about the numbers. They fly off the car at 100+mph. I've lost one at every track day I've ever done except Streets of willow because its real hard to get to 100mph....

Its starting to get expensive replacing the damn things all the time. :lol:

I'll second the sentiments since seeing your car here. Very cool! Can't wait to see some pics with the new stuff!

I use vinyl "low pressure" stickers so they can be peeled off easily anytime I don't want the stickers or when changing from road course numbers to land speed racing numbers. The "low Pressure" stickers are normally used by real estate companies etc. to change agents names and numbers on the signs they use in front of homes. Any sign printing kind of place can make them for you. No residue when you peel them off.

Honestly, I think you should go with the anvil dash. I think The carbon guages would look good as well.

Have you considered using a Nova dash insert and dash pad....I like how it cleans up the dash in the '69.

I was unaware they could be swapped. What year nova dashes? Do you have any examples? I'm honestly not very happy with the current choices out there, even the DSE....

Appreciate the info.

Agreed, the minilites would really set off the car with a vintage feel. I've got over 3K miles this year on the 'bird and the TKO is awesome, you'll love it. I have the same basic Wilwood set-up as well, did a brake check on the way to lunch with a buddy with a 911 Turbo and he was floored. I too kinda wish I went with less 'bling' on the wheels...so I'm thinking this winter it'll get something more race oriented...I've had about as much fun as I can have legally on the street. Time to turn this thing into a tracker. Yeah, I've got alot sunk into it, but not nearly as much as others, and it's only fun when I'm driving it....not staring at it...that wore off months ago. LOL!

I just took a 300 mile drive with my new TKO and I was amazed at how well it does on the highways. The RPM's were much lower at those speeds than they were with my 700R4.

With all the tracking you do though, did you go with the RR .82 overdrive version?

Just found this thread, love the car! If you're going to find a blem carbon fiber dash, I'd paint over it lightly with the black so you could just barely see the carbon. Would look killer IMHO.

Man, that is just crazy about the steering wheel, how hard were you cranking it???

I would go with the Covan one. I think the carbon is a little to much. It doesnt say race it says rice.

Scott's car is awesome man. I am actually cruising down this weekend to hang out with Scott and check his car out. Hopefully I will get some pics and vid.

Love your car man, I couldn't agree more re some cars being overbuilt:thumbsup:
My '69 has been built to compete in historic road racing & the rules dictate that you must keep original subframes & suspension components like OE A arms, axles, discs & calipers etc. You can fit something like Carbotech brakes which are awesome & can out stop bigger Wilwoods. My car has had the A arm mounting points moved, which now gives 3 deg negative camber, it has a bigger anti roll bar, multipoint Spax adjustable race shocks & runs 1500lb front springs (yep, that's correct 1500lbs per side) The ride isn't at all harsh with this set up & the car corners "flat" with no body roll. The rear axle has been "tweaked" to give toe in & camber. The thing handles as if it's on rails & gives total confidence in it's handling charecteristics. You really don't need to spend out a bucket load of money on aftermarket stuff to get your car to handle extremely well. Whlst I understand that many people feel that they're upgrading their car by fitting aftermarket items, for me it's bang per buck that's important.:unibrow:

Here's a pic of it with the Superlite wheels & a video clip of the car with the engine ticking over.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D16996RNe3k

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...zee28/side.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...ee28/front.jpg

The car's not finished yet but it is road legal. I've just got to fit the new cowl hood ( the one on it in the pics is a temporary item until the new one's painted) stripe it & fit the front bumper. Cheers....Nige

Been in and out of the hospital for complications with my health. Lots of progress has been made over at Guldstrand. We found that Doug's Headers D306 did not fit as advertised. So I'm returned yet another set of headers. This time we're trying Patriot H8062-1... Will see. I have a hard time spending $1500 for a set of headers from Lemons when it could be spent on more important things.

New 6 piston wilwoods

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Ss...0/IMG_3474.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Ss...0/IMG_3476.JPG

Rear wilwoods

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Ss...0/IMG_3477.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Ss...0/IMG_3479.JPG

SPC adjustable upper control arms

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Ss...0/IMG_3475.JPG

One of Dick Guldstrands many Corvettes. Its such an honor to be around Dick and his shop. So much history...

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Ss...0/IMG_3472.JPG

I saw your thread, it must be amazing to see in person and I love its pure functionality. I'd like to see more cars like that being built.

Love the simplicity of your car, and for whatever reason, that cowl hood even has a certain appeal about it. Where did you get your minilites from?

I'm afraid I'm now stuck with 17" wheels due to my new wilwoods, which is fine, but I'd like to run minilite replicas of some sort (Team3, Wheel Vintiques) in 17" for my street tires...

Sorry to hear about your health complications. Hope it all works out ok for you.
The Wilwoods look great on there. They should provide some serious topping power. TAKE CARE!:thumbsup: :cheers:

Oh man, it was completely insane. I too love simple cars such as Scotts as well as yours. Just pure function is what does it for me. You should cruise out to Nevada in Nov and watch Scott and others run the Optima challenge. Hey, sorry to hear about you going to the hospital, hope all is well. Your car keeps getting better.
Ryan

I live in Britain, but here's a link to my wheel suppliers. You can get pretty much any size/backspacing you want hth, cheers....Nige

http://www.superlite-wheels.com/wheelpage.asp?cat=2

Picked up the car from Guldstrand today with the following completed:
Tremec TKO600 5 Speed
SPC Adjustable Upper Control Arms
Rear lowering blocks to bring the back down a little
Tow Hook and bracket to subframe
Custom Headers to fit Lee Manufacturing quick ratio power steering
Dick Guldstrands signature and approval to drive it like its stolen.

Watching Dick pull the car around and the smile on his face I knew it brought back a lot of memories. He said it'll really step out on you if you stomp on it. He said he really loved the car, and the gas tank was empty. :lol:

Always a pleasure speaking with guys like Guldstrand. I asked him to sign the dash, it should be good for about 50 horsepower I think.

Dick pulling the car around. It finally sits even with the blocks in the rear.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sv...0/IMG_4197.JPG

:thumbsup:
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Fillin up on some much needed petrol
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sv...0/IMG_4214.JPG

The new shifter location is taller and farther back which helps because I'm so tall I sit real far back. Shifting is now a breeze and the 5th gear makes it a whole different car. Maybe I'll be able to manage 14mpg on the highway now. Cal speedway soon to see how fast I can get her up to on the main straight. Also Dick's Signature which cuts down lap time. :rofl:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sv...0/IMG_4230.JPG

New Steering wheel
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sv...0/IMG_4232.JPG

Front Tow hook. I have the DSE shock plate tow hooks for the rear.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sv...0/IMG_4234.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sv...0/IMG_4246.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sv...0/IMG_4250.JPG

Custom driver side header. 3 pipes had to be reworked. and new wilwood master and clutch reservoir.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sv...0/IMG_4237.JPG

Header Clearance is finally good proper.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sv...0/IMG_4248.JPG

The Lee manufacturing power steering reservoir
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sv...0/IMG_4239.JPG

Lee steering box. 12:1 ratio. Had to try 3 different headers, nothing worked.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sv...0/IMG_4240.JPG

SPC control arms will help with camber adjustments
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sv...0/IMG_4242.JPG

Front 6 Piston wilwoods. No crossdrilled or slotted. I wanted track reliability not show-touring. I've cracked 4 drilled rotors already with the car.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sv...0/IMG_4245.JPG

So for the next track outing I have power steering, a 5 speed with a lot more top end, proper brakes that won't fade and proper camber for more contact patch. Should be a lot more fun and a whole new experience. I struggled with the car before. It was like trying to wrestle an elefant around the track. Just driving it around town, it drives like a modern car now. The manual brakes feel great, and its nice to have one less thing to go wrong out at the track.

I'm waiting on my Jake's Rod shop aluminum spoiler and then I'll get that mounted. I also need to get an induction setup for the front spoiler so I can mount brake ducting to cool down the front brakes. Then its off to Cal Speedway if I can get it all finished in time. Will be REAL interesting to see what the cars capable on the main straight and turn 1 and 2. Last time I was out there I was topped out in 4th way before the finish line/pits. The proof is in the pudding I suppose.

Very cool stuff.

But I must say I am not a fan of the color of that tow hook. What is that? Magenta? :lol:

Red. If you couldn't tell I'm not really building a show car here. Last thing I need is some idiot track worker using my front bumper or control arm as a tow point. I'll also be adding tow hook stickers. May seem silly but its required at nearly any track event you do. Without a tow point, they're going to use something stupid and screw up your car.

I can unscrew the hook for street duty.

Your car is coming along really well. I am also curious to see how the new stuff works out for you. I bet with the new steering your going to feel much better at the end of each session now.

As for the tow hook, well it's pink. :rofl:
But I do get the importance of a track worker needing to see it quickly.

:cheers:

I've seen more damage done by "The Hook" than the driver did so I also have tow hooks now. The front one is pretty noticable, but the rear is kinda low.

I've been looking for "TOW" stickers I like, but haven't found any. What I really want is something like the bubble letters from the "MOD" era. If you come across anything like that let me know otherwise I'm going to have them made for me eventually but they'll cost more that way and I'll probably take them off a lot. My front and rear hooks are also easily removable and you can't tell where they were.

Dane, cool stuff man. It's like Xmas coming early...:D Awesome that Guldstrand did the work and then signed the glovebox door.

very kick azz dane! should make for some good improvements on the track times.

you should spray can some clear over the glove box door to protect the sig.;)

ps. tow hook looks red to me... do you know what brand tow hook that is?

Sweet man....I'm getting ready to add a front tow hook to mine. That's in the top 5 of things to do. I'm going to water jet mine and have it come out between the spoiler and front facia. I also put two hook on the rear shock plates. :thumbsup:

I like where this car is heading. Very nice. I would leave that tow hook on 24-7. Looks sick to me. The best part is you are driving your car instead of wiping it down with a terry cloth all day. It seems like when you see the over the top cars in the mags, they never seem to list their road course or autocross times. Keep us posted.

Something like this?

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/gro...GroupID=DECTOW

Thanks but nope, looking for something similar to style font they used for "THE JUDGE" stickers on the GTOs even if its a sheet of stickers with an alphabet and I just use the ones I need.

I don't know what kind of runoffs the tracks have have where you guys are, but the track workers are not going to dig under your car in a sand trap (especially if you're no longer on the scene) to look and see if you have a tow hook on a shock plate. They'll just grab the bumper and pull.