Dual coolers.....:thumbsup: :unibrow:

"Zed's dead"!!! :lol:

I told Rich he couldn't let Smokey go stagnant for a whole frickin calendar year... we barely made it. Some progress as of late! :thumbsup:

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Actual rear end will be wider track but just a test fit. 15x7 with 255/60.
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Paint test panel. :unibrow:
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I really like the project. Glad to see you haven't given up on it. Love that cross ram.

I hope you don't mind me butting in on your carb choice but I've seen quite a few 2 x 390 or 2 x 450s done on some smaller inch motors and they are underwhelming. Believe it or not even on a 355 a pair of 660 centesquirters or 600vs 1850s usually work better. I may be talking out my A$$ since I've never run a crossram on a Chevy. Just a thought if the dyno doesn't produce what you want off the bat try a pair of 1850s they can be bought cheap.

BTW in my opinion that is one of the all time coolest looking induction systems the factories fielded.:thumbsup:

I hear ya, yes some of my friends have mixed feelings as well. The good thing is, the guy that sold me the carbs said if they don't workout he would exchange them for 600's. 780 cfm on a 355 running pump, not too bad. It's a cream puff:)

This sumbitch is actually making some needed progress.

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Mmm mmm good! :cool:

Soon it will be time for racin' that bad boy.

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We got some paint!

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Never seen this build Thanks for bumping it AWESOME!!

That's because Rich is always busy working on other people's cars. :_paranoid :thumbsup:

He's finally making time for his own car and it will be a really cool build when he's done.

I gotta get over there to see this thing in person I only work down the street from here! Very nice!

Smokey Update
 

Smokey getting the roll bar completed. -
previously headliner was installed with a bit of sound dampener/insulation.


I was looking at your before pics, and wow, what a transformation!.. looks good Rich!.

Nice, Art. Picking up the slack. :thumbsup:

Richie--looking great man! Can't wait to see this finished and wheel it. :unibrow:

Updates!
 

This son of a gun is lookin good and mean! :woot:

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dude,...almost thought those were dual big rig flappers on your trunk...it was a long day for me. looks good .

btw digging the crossram

So cool. Love this thing!

Matt

Yes Dave you're right! HE does look big and mean! :lol:


L O V E it!


I might have to stop and see it in person!
DG - text or email me the shop address.:thumbsup:

Yeah this thing is gonna be so much fun. Happy for Rich he finally is getting around to his OWN project for once.

Check your phone for his info.

Looking dang cool, love the combination of old school with modern engineering...can't wait to see this run!

Richie, I say your oil catch can should be fabricated out of a bud light bottle. True to the roots! Looking good :thumbsup:

Where's the "like" button???

I can't click it!





:P

Quarterly Update time!
 

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Those look like control arms I can afford! :D A little concept insight beyond the pictures would be appreciated. :poke: I'm assuming this is how the trans-am boys eliminated flex back in the day?

Scott it's a way to eliminate flex but also keep the factory arms from cracking under load. The stamped arms tend to crack right behind the ball joint so plating the underside keeps the loads more evenly distributed. I've done a few different sets like this. Cheap way to add strength to the LCA's

Thanks for taking up the slack boys, I've been busy.

I like,Awesome.

I agree.. fits my budget also

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fitted with a taller ball joint.

My my, what beefy arms you have there Rich!

Did you curve the lower arms any more to gain some extra frame clearance, and are you planning on sectioning the frame into the body?

I'm looking forward to what else you have planned. :cheers:

I am going to test fit the sub without body bushings, i did not change the angle on the lower arm, however I might have to adjust the upper ball joint angle. I am planning on using a stock height spindle as I have modded the control points. There is a 2 inch drop spindle from CPP that has 12 inch brakes that has caught my eye. My wheels are 15 x 7 with a 3.5 backspace, so it should work without outer tie rod issues. Thousand thanks to Dave Pozzi for his advice on this one. I will be using an IROC steering box and pump, and modify the centerlink for bumpsteer correction. Fox shocks, 700# springs, and Herb Adams 1" sway bar. Should be fun!!!!:beavis:

Similar concept to what I am doing with my 69 Trans Am clone. Are you going with aftermarket upper control arms, and did you bend your own roll cage?

Stock uppers with offset shafts and steel bushings. 1/2 inch taller ball joints on upper and lower. Roll bar started as a 6 point Comp Eng. piece. Changed a few bars to my liking. Don't think I will cage it. :action-smiley-027:

Gulstrand mod for the upper a-arm mount? Did you get part numbers for ball joints and offset shaft from Pozz's web site? How was the fit on the Comp engineering main hoop? I thought about going with that hoop and maybe bending some rear bars to save the back seat area. Thanks for the info!

Love this old school stuff Rich. LCA's are awesome. Smokey would be proud :thumbsup:

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It's a Pozzi version of the G mod. I bought the ball joints from Pozzi, he knows the part number, the offset shafts were from Global West back in '99. The bushings are AFCO. I think you can buy this set up in a kit form from AFCO. The main hoop is great, I just needs to be cut down to fit. You have to make floor mounts for inner rockers. They give you plenty of bars to get creative. They are heavy. I plan to use thinner gauge for other bars. :thankyou:

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