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syborg tt 02-05-2012 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RS-Perf (Post 393616)
Thanks Marty!

Greg, it will fit the Nomad as well. The only issue is that you must remove the spare tire well and you can not use the stock nomad gas tank, which is generally thrown out anyways. We have a stainless tank that fits between the rails and can still use the stock filler location. The spare tire well is only big enough to carry spare brake rotors anyways and is generally replaced with a smooth floor. The nomad also has an additional body mount or two (Don't remember exactly off hand) that we have located in our jigs for when we build a Nomad chassis.

I know a certain turquoise and ivory nomad that could use one of these!:unibrow:

Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It, Do it, Do It

Did I mention that you should Do It

GregWeld 02-05-2012 08:59 AM

Marty -- I was 10 years ahead of the crowd and put a Jim Meyer Racing chassis under the poor old POS years ago...

It's a terrible chassis -- all heim joints... but at the time Art Morrison was not building chassis he was bending the rails for JMR...

I even had it air bagged - for about a 2 whole weeks.... before dumping that crap and going with coil overs. :willy:

66SuperSport 02-06-2012 05:00 PM

Greg

If you want to do your Nomad and yourself a favor, get one of these. You will not be disappointed. Our Chevelle rides incredible and handles awesome. Like driving a new CTS-V.

GregWeld 02-06-2012 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 66SuperSport (Post 394030)
Greg

If you want to do your Nomad and yourself a favor, get one of these. You will not be disappointed. Our Chevelle rides incredible and handles awesome. Like driving a new CTS-V.

Oh no doubt Chris - but I'm thinkin' the Nomad is about to get kicked down the hiway.... I've got too many cars going now... and she's the oldest. :thumbsup:

Roadster Shop 02-15-2012 05:47 PM

Preview
 
Here is a little teaser shot of things to come. C1 Vette IRS chassis and 1st and 2nd Gen Camaro IRS chassis. Waiting on parts from the machine shop to fab the control arms and then completed pics will be posted.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...re221895-1.jpg

camcojb 02-15-2012 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RS-Perf (Post 395753)
Here is a little teaser shot of things to come. C1 Vette IRS chassis and 1st and 2nd Gen Camaro IRS chassis. Waiting on parts from the machine shop to fab the control arms and then completed pics will be posted.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...re221895-1.jpg

excellent work! :hail:

coolwelder62 02-18-2012 07:29 AM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Track Junky 02-18-2012 08:53 AM

You guys are out of control!! Awesomeness!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

manny z 05-18-2012 07:30 PM

Irs
 
If I were ever to back half my car, it would be for this..

esenior 11-15-2012 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster Shop (Post 346784)
Rich,
The crossmember has two recesses in it to allow for 3" exhaust to pass above the axle. There are holes there for an exhaust mount that we are going to offer as an option. We are going to be starting on the exhaust for chris's 66 chevelle in the project section. I'll get a few pics posted as we get there.

Sorry to revive an old post, but am very interested in going with the Fast Track w/IRS for a 68 Camaro convertible build.

I wanted to know more about the exhaust. I saw in some pics how the exhaust runs through the top of the IRS, but how do you run it behind the axle? The website mentions that a stock tank fits, but in some of the pictures in the build thread, it looks like you have to run a custom tank. Can you let me know what the options are? Thanks!

Roadster Shop 11-17-2012 03:32 PM

The build thread that you referenced is not a great example to look at in regards to your questions. That car had a complete custom chassis built for it with a lot of unique components and ideas.

When running the IRS on a 1st gen camaro, you can no longer run the stock tank. (you can run the stock tank with the solid axle 9" rear suspension) A custom tank would have to be built. Rick's Tanks or Rock Valley can both provide you with that end of the build for $1,000 - $1,500 depending on your motor's fuel pump requirements.

Here are a few good shots of the exhaust and fuel tank on a 66 Chevelle with the IRS. It is a different car, but similar idea on the tank and exhaust. The customer wanted the exhaust run on the outside of the frame rails on this car. You could also run the exhaust inside the frame rails and make a narrower tank.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...cture19223.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...cture19247.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...edown_0014.jpg

esenior 11-19-2012 07:54 AM

Thanks for the update...glad to hear a tank is readily available (was planning on going with a Rick's tank already).

Still looking at all of my options...don't plan to start the project until next summer (car just arrived yesterday). Already have the wife on board with the LSA/4L85E. Hoping I can convince her that the full chassis with IRS is the way to go :D

P.S. Love your last picture!

Here's our next project....
http://www.the-seniors.net/img/forum...121118_08M.JPG

66SuperSport 11-19-2012 07:45 PM

That last picture is one of my favorites too. Go for the IRS. You won't regret it. Awesome ride combined with phenomenal handling.

Roadster Shop 01-30-2013 07:38 AM

It has been a while since we updated this thread. We have been addind the Fast Track IRS to just about every chassis in our line up as well as going quite a few custom 1-off builds as well. Below are some pictures of the Fast Track IRS installed in various production chassis.

1967-69 Camaro Fast Track IRS
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps67aac5a1.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps857053c8.jpg

1964-72 Chevelle Fast Track IRS (picture shown is a 1964-67)
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...psf289b97d.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...psbe063e68.jpg

1955-57 Chevy Fast Track IRS
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...psfdd01a16.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps3a8b4096.jpg

1958-64 Chevy Impala/Biscayne Fast Track IRS
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps50effdfa.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps0f61dc8b.jpg

Roadster Shop 01-30-2013 07:39 AM

1967-72 C10 Pick Up Fast Track IRS
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...psae252e15.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps2c3fddc6.jpg

1953-62 C1 Corvette Fast Track IRS
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps46f70813.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps1b44ad4f.jpg

1963-67 C2 Corvette Fast Track IRS
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps2febcf25.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps728bb2fa.jpg

1970-74 Challenger/Cuda Fast Track IRS
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps4e19af9e.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...psa2de7a2f.jpg

syborg tt 01-30-2013 08:37 AM

Count Kenny & I in for this one please.

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Originally Posted by Roadster Shop (Post 461266)


Rodknock 03-11-2013 07:22 PM

Dayum I hate not having money for this stuff :bang: :(


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