1970 Formula project "Cochise"
 

Just wanted to share a little project I've been working on in conjunction with Brian Finch & Scott Mock with the board.... The car represents my first plunge into the LS powered world, showcase my 18" Carbon Fiber 3pcs wheels and will showcase Carbon Fiber product offerings from both Carbon Kustoms and Anvil Auto in what I believe to be a subtle yet striking fashion...

Ben Hermance was kind enough to render my interpretation of the replacement to my earlier Green 70 Formula (Keylime twist project) and I'm very excited to release the results in the below rendering..
I (as well as Scott Mock) will be updating the thread with build info over the coming weeks and will be pushing for the build to be completed in time for the planned SEMA cross country tour this November...

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...ise/draft3.jpg

SEMA crunches! Gotta luv them!!

Looking forward to seeing it come together Albert..

Wow SEMA huh, I hope you guys are far along on the project or I see alot of sleepless nights ahead. By the way love the rendering but come on show us the real deal. Lets see what you are starting with, and also the details of the build??

As usual Albert, you've been busy. I can only imagine how far along and beautiful this thing really is....:thumbsup:

Oh, and

:ttiwop:

Sad to see you leave the world of nasty snarly carbed motors, but I understand. :D :thumbsup:

Scott has been thrashing on the car for months and he will post some shots soon as his craftsmanship is awesome as always...

The car will sit on a full "Scott Mock" sub-frame and 4 link rear end with a 6 speed magnum transmission... The engine choice is currently in the air with a certain really well know engine that is currently being refreshed being strongly considered,,, and or there could just be a Lingenfelter power plant in the cars future.. A full Carbon front clip will be utilized and possible Carbon doors are being considered as well...

The objective will be to create a light weight "extremely user friendly street/show" car that has the nuts to run with the top of the pack on the road course....

Oh and not to worry,,,, I still have my old school Poncho power plants in quite a few of my builds,,, just trying something new too...

Ric, Ron, Sadly the only pic I have of the car is this one prior to Scott going to town.... What I can say is that Scott tells me it's darn near rust free as a shell (I'm sure he'll share some pic's real soon)...

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...iteFormula.jpg

The car was from Texas prior to me importing it to Canada and when I looked it over it seemed to be a "real nice" car so I wasn't to surprised when Scott confirmed his findings with me....

I will have some real good photo's this coming week of the sub frame,Rear suspension,Will be stepping up the work on the body this week also.Will be installing DSE mini tub'sSmoothing the firewall,and fixing some real small rust bubble's.Will also be rising the trans tunnel to fit the T56 trans.Albert want's the car to set super low but still be a Top Notch performer.We are going to tuck the 3"Exhaust up in the floor so the sub frame will be the lowest part on the under side.Let me say this Albert has been a real Peach to Work with.I am really hoping Albert enjoy's the car as much as I have enjoyed working on it and with Albert.Thank's Bud.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Dib's on the wire wheels :lol: But realy it looks like a nice starting place, can't wait to see the progress from Scott.

Well this will be fun!

Nice project Albert!

See ya at SEMA!

Well you already know I LOVE it!!! :thumbsup:

Nice project guys! Here we go with yet another second gen. This is great! I am really looking forward to watching this one.:thumbsup:

Nice project you have there. You know the quality will be great with that team on it.

Should be a great project. Love that color and those hood scoops on those cars.

Sweet! This is going to be great.

A coupe of quick photo updates and shout out Thanks to Ride Tech,,, cause you know this bad boy is going to be running the new Ride Tech Triples....
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...sub-frame1.jpg

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...sub-frame2.jpg

Hey,Albert can I have your hand-me down's.Those Ride-Tech single's would great on the Orange Trud.:lol: Firewalls almost done and smooth.Will email photo's tomorrow.:thumbsup:

yep they sure can and the project will look great with the real Triples soon right buddy LOL...

Albert,Triple's are the only way to fly.:thumbsup:

good stuff
 

Albert

Nice update.
Your Formula is in good hands. :thumbsup:

Tom

Project Update.Today I finished smoothing the firewall,Got the sub frame bolted up in place,Sub frame conector's Fabbed and installed,Rear 4-link bracket's all tached welded in place.Will be emailing photo's to Albert here after bit.Then he will be uploading for you photo hunrgy Dude's.:lol:

Wow, you guys don't still plan on getting it to SEMA do you?
September and still not done fab work?

will be finishing the fab work this week end then off the the paint shop.Should have it back Oct.1st.Then I will have 27 days to bolt it togather.That's about the time it took to put my camaro togather.And I only worked on it eves. & weekends.I have 14 hour's a day to work.While it's at paint I will be assem. the sub frame,rear suspension,Brake line's,Core surport w/radiator.Peace of cake.:lol: :rofl: Plus Albert goin come down and help.:thumbsup:

We will have the car at SEMA....Scott is a very talented dude that knows his time schedules very well on F-body builds.... Organization and parts are the keys here.... The parts are arriving daily and we all know Scott has the rest covered off based on his build experiences to date.....

It should be noted that there is a team approach here and the interior is almost ready to ship from Toronto,,, and the drive line should ship over the next few days.... Paint will be handled by Brian and he has committed to a 4 week turn around given how clean the the shell is and and how strait the Carbon parts he is working with are.... This is a major thrash,,, but we'll do it...

"Then he will be uploading for you photo hunrgy Dude's"

Hummm I'm hunrgy :rofl: :rofl:

Today's project update,Ordered parts( while watching Matlock:lol:).Went to K.C. and picked tubing for the roll cage,Machined some LS adapter plates,Pulled the stock pan off the extra GTO-LS2/T56 I had and installed a new F-body oil pan.going to use it for mock up until Albert's Motor & Trans show up.Kevin & I will be working NON-STOP until it's ready to head to the paint shop.

I've got two different instant email subscriptions set up for this thread! :woot:

Reminds me of the 7-week thrash Fletcher's Customs did on the FREEDOMBIRD two years ago! :thumbsup:

I can't wait to see this one come together... 50-or-so days until you have to leave for SEMA? :_paranoid

When will we start seeing daily picture updates Al?? :unibrow:

Well,If this car does not get built it will be on me.Albert is 1 of the best customer's I have had since I started my business in 1984.If I need something it's here in a few day's.If a vendor doesn't call us back he just's calls another one and BAM the part's are here.Well it's time to go to work.:thumbsup:

Shouldn't you be working?? Tic Toc Tic Toc :lol:
And it's a good thing I had some food because I still don't see any pictures to feed my hunger :thumbsup:

LOL Rick did I mention I mentally challenged and busy ordering parts too for three other builds that I'm crazy enough to be doing as well LOL ;-).... Here is a little teaser shot sent by Scott of the fire wall the other day...
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...a/firewall.jpg

Today's project update.I got the motor & trans mounts all fabricated.And motor & set in place.Will start the roll cage in the morning(Kevin will working along side of me marking sure I get everytrhing just right:lol:).this and the trans tunnel rework is all I have left to finish before heading off to the world headquarter's of Brian Kellison Paint GURU.:lol: It's been along week, Now it's time for an ice cold Bud & a 28 oz.Tbone.:thumbsup:

pro f body builder
 

Scott
sounds like the week is going good and now your gonna DOWN a 28 OZ STEAK and cold brew.. :thumbsup:

ENJOY

Tom

Kevin welding in the Detroit Speed mini-tubs,,,,, you know he has a b-day coming up (happy B-day Pal) and he wants to get this stuff out of the way so he has time to celebrate.....

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...dingintubs.jpg

Kevin has been working real hard.I think he's hoping to get to drive this badboy when it's done.:thumbsup:

hey thanks albert im getting old....going to be 26 seems like just yesterday i turned 21. lol

Hey buddy your welcome and by the way,,,, double that, add a few creaks and pains and then you can say "Were the Hell did all those years go" buddy LOL

Great to see you thrashing and I'll look forward to seeing behind the wheel soon too....

Todays project update.Over the week end Kevin and I put a roll cage in the car.Buried it up in the iner sheet metal.Finished the small things. Put some wheels on the car and set in on the ground.Albert is going to have RadRambler Tom Start posting the photo updates.Off to paint now.:thumbsup:

As Scott stated we'll have some picture updates here soon, however I thought it would be nice to share some general news with the board also......

Today I made a deal with Frank from Prodigy Customs to purchase a brand new 418 super charged stroker LS3 to give "Project Cochise" a healthy set of lungs.... I spoke with many people with this being my first LS project and Frank had the magic bullet as you say both in price point and a quality deliverable,,,,, to the others I spoke with,,, thank very much for all the time you spent with me it is greatly appreciated....

Shafi,,,, Keisler stepped up with a great solution as always thank you for all your ongoing patience pal ;-) cause you know this one is going to be beaten on relentlessly my friend....

I also had a long chat with my good pal Mike Manning from "American Auto Wire" and wanted to thank you guys for pushing the order through and supporting Scott's thrash on what is proving to be a very cool little build if I do say so myself... I'm getting Dam excited cause this little Bird should really fly before it's all said and done....

There are more people to thank for their efforts to see quality parts reach Scott on time so that this build can be a reality,,,, and we will be publicly thanking them from time to time on this thread......
And The Thrash Goes On!!!
Thank You All !!!!

Carbon Kustoms Limited
A.K.A. Albert from Toronto

Man Size Tires
 

:wow:
Albert .. ole Scott Mock is making things happen in ole KANSAS .....eh ..lol
:cheers:


Tom