Trans-Am inspired 68 Z28
 

Here's a new project we are working on-

It started as an overpriced- underrepresented ebay find- It's supposed to be a real 68 Z but the 302 is out of another Z and the protecto-plate is long gone...so instead of a 100 point restoration, we are doing the next best thing- cutting it up:_paranoid

The build is based around the idea that a guy walks into a Chevy dealership in '68 to buy a Z28 to go weekend racing. He loves to see the Trans-Am racing heros flogging thier cars but needs to keep his on the street for daily transportation- with a twist- he has acess to 2010 technology! :D

Everything Speedtech offers for a first gen will be installed. Both front and rear suspension systems, headers, body mounts, etc. Jason Rushforth will supply the wheels and rendering, We are installing DSE deep-tubs. Engine and trans will be an LS2 and T-56

enjoy:thumbsup:

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...phone125-1.jpg

disassembly begins-
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...nsAmCar002.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...nsAmCar006.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...nsAmCar007.jpg

some of you might recognize a particular blue Buick- he is working on the rendering of the Camaro now

finding all the issues
 

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...nsAmCar009.jpghttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...nsAmCar012.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...nsAmCar016.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...nsAmCar008.jpg

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Very cool Chris. Keep us posted. Should be a great build.:thumbsup: :cheers:

Thanks man

here's a pic at the blaster's

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...phone167-1.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...0z28/002-1.jpg

ebay buyers beware...lots of stuff was hidden, when we got the car back from media we ended up needing a whole new front clip, deck lid, pass door and both quarters

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...rightquart.jpg

Not much left of the original body. :_paranoid Great to see it's in good hands now. Keep the up dates coming. :thumbsup:

more progress

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...z28/143782.jpg

pass framerail modified for mini-tub- firewall smoothed and welded for Vintage Air A/C

Great to finally see it Chris! Thanks for posting. It looks like it's coming along well.:thumbsup:

Was that an MO motor Chris?I'm betting that's a real-deal Z...:unibrow:
You got my vote on the Trans-Am theme,can't wait to see more progress...:thumbsup:

yes it is an MO out of a different Z - somebody did thier homework and then comvered up alot of bad bodywork. It has the 12 bolt, muncie 4 speed, tach dash, cowl hood that looks original...

we are doing a flat hood with an cowl intake like the old 67's but custom made.

Jason might come up with a modern looking mini-lite wheel 19's and 18's

think there is any interest for them?

Cool project. I can't wait to see this one progress. A cowl plenum air intake will be very cool. I've been waiting to see a Minilite-inspired 8-spoke wheel in modern dimensions.

And I was about to say that body looked pretty clean!! :_paranoid :(

Really like the Trans Am style. I'll be watching.:thumbsup:

those coys had that sitting like a 4x4.when i tore mine apart i found a few things too/they stuck a quarter on top of the old one.that looks like you are doing it rite this time/good luck with your project.:thumbsup:

Looks great, wanna keep an eye on this one

nice, but I'm biased. :thumbsup:

Mini Lites
 

I had asked Jason about the mini lites @ the Goodguys Costa Mesa show.. He told me he had something close that he might be able to machine the centers for the wheels! I am intrested in the modern mini lites!!! :D PS Engineering has them in 17's.. I have a 69 Z arriving this week!! It is getting some modern handling suspension!! PS Engineering mini lites, cross ram 302, Road race Tremc 5 speed, JL8 brakes & much more :unibrow: We are auto crossing this car!

Just talked with Jason today about doing a three-piece mini-lite inspired wheel- maybe he can chime in. we are doing 18's and 19's. the 69 sounds like a sweet project- gotta post pics. :thumbsup: - Chris

BTW-love the work you are putting out!

Coys gave it the DONK inspired look:lol:

I will start a thread on the project when it arrives! I will be following this build with envy.. I love Trans Am theme cars! :thumbsup:

Thank you for the compliments :D

Very cool, Chris!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I cannot for the life of me remember the company name, but there is a 3pc minilite wheel, I think made in Europe, already out there and available if you are interested in searching around for an 18" package v. the 19". I had a link saved in favorites but can't seem to find it unfortunately as I love the minilite look and had Shelby copies of them on my 70 Mustang.

Awesome project. Will be a fun thread to watch!

I just saw that Agent 47 sells that new mini-lite lookin wheel in 18s I think and had Forgeline custom make them. But they are $1500 each! :willy:

new gen has a new wheel coming out called the "lite" im thinking he'll be using that one.

Here's the link to those wheels

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

I'm running superlites on my '69 & they're very good quality, cheers.....Nige

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...outside002.jpg


Here they are on my T/A race car



http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...us/Image18.jpg



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A sedan Race Car
 

Here is a pic of an A sedan race car I did for a customer.. Car is open tracked & is street legal!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/P1010011.jpg

I really like that, I'm still undecided as to whether or not to run with the race numbers/decals on the street or not, though that look stough, cheers....Nige

wow- looks like there is some interest on the mini-lites! very cool cars

Jason is drawing up a new design, it won't be a perfect match but more of a mini-lite inspired 3 piece wheel. :thumbsup: - Chris

Do you have the rendering yet?? This is one build I'm looking forward to, cheers....Nige

Thanks man, Still on the drawing board- literally! :D

that is the website I recall, thanks! I see they have a 19" wheel combo now as well for those who want extra unsprung mass :D

Are those wheels the real deal? I love them.

Now that is a cool looking car!^^^^^^:thumbsup:

Hey Chris, what color are you leaning to?

Nice project. If it's not numbers matching you might as well cut it up lol.

Very nice youthpaster. Can't wait to see the rendering!

I am going to watch this thread. I love trans am cars.

Look forward to the progress :yes:

:D well it's been a long wet winter here in the Great Northwest so far..time for an update.

we a just putting the finishing touches on sheet metal install. had to replace everything but the driver's door and roof.

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...0z28/63464.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...28/3211232.jpg

still during mock-up...we must have had the quaters on and off 15 times before the welder was fired up

very rough draft
 

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...%20z28/008.jpg

first one that correctly recongnizes this engine from another thread wins!
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...28/Img0038.jpg
should be here any day

Its from Fesler. Out of the car he bought through Tyler