New pics of the finished rans crossmember and mount.
 

Here are a few new pics of the finished trans cross member and mount. I have not had chance to see it in person yet so looking to get over there this week!

Update!
 

Hello Everyone!

It's been awhile since I had anything to really report on on here. It seems like thats changing now, my car is getting some good progress now and is "the hot project on the list" in the shop now so here are some pics of the progress from the other day.

I also put a order in for wheels (Forgeline GA3's) and a new GM ls376/480hp crate motor! Hoping to keep my updates comming more often now.

Chris

Few more pics
 

Couple more pics.

Chris

It's been a while but worth the wait , I see another project just got out of control.
Assuming that was not the original plan. Any how congrats. Very nice detailed work getting done.

Very nice to see work getting done :cheers: Looks great!

Just went thru your project build....Very Nice Job! :thumbsup:

Thanks for the thoughts and comments guys! I am just counting down the days till the wheels show up and I can get a look at them in person!

And yes Frank it is another project out of control but what the hell you only live once!

Think I need to come up with a name for this project, maybe " Project Overtime" since that is what funds this monster!

Thanks again everyone for your thoughts!

subcribed :)

Hey Sunoco67,

My wife is from Wichita. Where abouts you live out there?

Quick Update
 

Hello, I just went over to check in on my project this week before I head down to a long couple weeks at work (UPS little busy this time of year)!!

So they are working on the engine down bars, getting the drivers side qtr off and ready to replace. Also got my new engine in and bolted up! New wheels should be here in about 3 weeks. I have been researching wiring harness and today spent alot of time looking into the New MSD Atomic EFI LS system, I am thinking thats the way I am headed now!

Well here are some new pics.

Couple more pics
 

Here are the last couple of pics from today.

One last question is there a way to update the the title of this thread?? I need a name for this car!

Thanks
Chris

:thumbsup:

Nice Project! Great work so far. :thumbsup:

Update
 

Hello, Just wanted to post a couple pics that were emailed to me of a little progress this week on my project. I guess the started the process for the mini-tubs as far cutting the frame rails and welding in the close out plates, welded in some tie-down/tow hooks to the front of the sub frame, got the engine down bars mostly finished up and just need final welding. then the big deal of the week is the new Forgeline GA3's with polished outers and Satin Gunmetal centers/inners showed up!!!:thumbsup: Figured about 4 weeks for the wheels from order to delivery and it was only about 2 weeks, damn they were fast!:wow: :woot:

Well here is wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year also may everyone be safe! :yes:

Chris

Looking pretty awesome Chris. Nice work. :thumbsup:

really like the wheels and thinking about adding the engine down bars,great job so far

Chris, a little bird told me you had started a build thread. Can't believe this is the first time I've see it.

The car looks great :thumbsup:

Mike

Nice wheel choice!

Can't help on a name though. I'm terrible at naming things. :yes:

Down bars
 

Chris did you make or buy the down bars and components?

coming along very nice:thumbsup:

He bought them from bbclassicsinc.com I just bought a set for a project I'm working on. Nice high quality stuff.

Mike

Quick update Q-Link progressing!
 

Hey Everyone!
Just went and peeked in on my project and got a few pics so thought I would throw them up for you to check out if your interested. According to Billy he plans to have all the Quadra Link all complety installed my Tuesday next week and mout the rear-end so he can check the tire fit in the wheel wells befor he starts final install of the quater panels.

So first thing Monday morning I am going to order a thrid member for the rear-end, planning on going with alum center section, tru trac and 3.89 gears. I have been do some research and believe I am going to use Drive Train Specialists they seem to be be pretty fairly priced and a local group to me which I like dealing with so if I should need anything in the future. So please anyone with any info that might help, hit me with please :lol:

So I guess thats it for about now, next post will be a couple of pics of the New wheels mounted on the new rubber. Maybe next week some pics with the wheels mounted up to car :unibrow:

Everyone have a great weekend I am headed to work look out Louisville here I come!:rofl: :rofl:

Last few pics
 

Here are the last few pics for this update. I love these wheels, never thought it was going to be so hard to pick wheels :willy: thank god that's done!:woot:

Looking good Chris. Billy does fantastic work. Fast too.

Trunk floor cut outs.
 

Hello everyone, I just wanted to throw up a quick pic of the cutouts Billy did for the exhust clearance in the trunk area. Should have some more pics later this week, project is rolling right along.

Trunk looks flawless and I love the bead roll on top of the cutouts. Wheels are fantabulous too!!:rockin: :rockin:

Thanks for the checking it out and your thoughts! As I have talked with a few other people this is really my first car project that has come this far, I never really thought much about wheels before this and never had a clue how hard it would be to decide on which type, size, colors, etc...:bang: wow glad that saga is over! :D

trunk looks really good Chris,nice metal work

Nothing beats the bare metal pictures. Very nice.

A Few New Pics
 

Well here are a couple pics of the roll bar comming together and the engine bay bars being tied into the car's structure up front. Also a couple other misc pics. hope you guys enjoy and look forward to hearing everyones thoughts.

Chris

Cage work looks really good Chris! :thumbsup:

Ron,

Thanks man, I read through your build thread a little bit ago (all 100 and sum pages) lol vey nice car. I wish I could take credit for the work on mine, I just don't have the space, time, tools, or experiance to do that kind of fab work. I just write Billy the check much easier that wayand done pretty good so far. I think it is headed in right direction to be a pretty nice car and fit in with some of the cars here.

Thanks
Chris

Yeah Chris, wheels and paint color are two of the hardest choices to make. Those two things there can make or break a car and you did excellent on the wheels.

Long time since last update!
 

Hey guys!
It's been awhile since I have had time to update with progress on my car but here it goes! Last time the cage was being built, well that is now complete along with the cross bar.

The rocker repair is now complete and the car weighs 30 lbs lighter after getting all the dirt etc out of rockers LOL. There are a few pics of the final welding of the tubs and the Q link install.

Then it was time for expoxy prime and lizard skin on the internal structure. Billy then fixed the L/H lower fender and the side mounting flanges on the lower valance. Final few pics are of the final stages of the down bars and cross braces, Qtr panel install, and then assembly to start fitting everything!

Billy is burning the midnight oil and hitting it hard to have it ready to go to to Joe & Paul VanNus at Dutchboys Hot Rod to get it all ready for paint and then make it colorful again! Well that is about it for now so here are the pics..

More Pics
 

Some more pics!

More pics from the last update.
 

These are the final few pics from this update :D

Chris I know you being modest about not doing the work your self but its probably tuffer to write a check.
Like ron said , love the cage work. Makes it easy to weld without the roof skin.
nothing like bare metal to Apreciate the work getting done. EXCELLENT !!!

Frank,
Thanks for the kind words, and your right it's tough just writing the checks! As far as the work being done I know what I am good at and like giving the credit to the guys who are making this project come to life. Right now my part is working overtime at :ups: to write the checks :thumbsup:
I have learned alot watching this whole thing come together. And yes you have to love bare metal stage, but will love to see it in color!

Looking good Chris, we are looking forward to working on your car. Car will be off the hook when it's done. Joe :thumbsup:

Is that a tank and diff vent next to your battery? Is that one of Billy's products? Project looks amazing!