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RS-Chris 09-11-2012 03:59 PM

1960 Biscayne IRS LS9 at Roadster Shop
 
Thought I'd start a standalone thread for this chassis project - some may have seen it in our projects thread.
With the huge popularity of these big body '60's cars, it would seem a natural evolution is to go from just making them look cool, to making them seriously move...this one definitely falls in the latter category.

The car arrived as a pretty stock looking Biscayne in fairly nice shape:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8448/7...0aa2af5c_b.jpg
DSC_0131 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8038/7...90be9825_b.jpg
DSC_0133 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8303/7...86ed8b0b_b.jpg
DSC_0109 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8437/7...4a36b274_b.jpg
DSC_0115 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8437/7...4ffa2405_b.jpg
DSC_0119 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8031/7...b35985c1_b.jpg
DSC_0155 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

First step was to liberate the body from the old X frame...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8033/7...feb72363_b.jpg
DSC_0006 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8451/7...5ce525f6_b.jpg
DSC_0062 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8453/7...1cbd0b5c_b.jpg
DSC_0064 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8036/7...f0713823_b.jpg
DSC_0066 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

mild2wild 09-11-2012 04:11 PM

Another cool build in the works. I see the corner of the blue 67 Chevelle in the one pic. Any updates on it?

RS-Chris 09-11-2012 04:16 PM

For the antique lovers:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7...17024ca6_b.jpg
DSC_0029 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8029/7...aedd833c_b.jpg
DSC_0013 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8182/7...fec4e836_b.jpg
DSC_0033 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

At the same time, construction begins on the new chassis: a Fully independent FAST TRACK '58-'64 chassis with provisions for.........an LS9!

More details on the chassis (specs, pricing, options etc) HERE

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8306/7...a18b92f0_b.jpg
DSC_0349 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8178/7...8bd81d04_b.jpg
DSC_0401 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8448/7...cdef5f71_b.jpg
DSC_0402 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8321/7...cb21663b_b.jpg
DSC_0397 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8035/7...c1773bf6_b.jpg
Picture 224058 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

RS-Chris 09-11-2012 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mild2wild (Post 435475)
Another cool build in the works. I see the corner of the blue 67 Chevelle in the one pic. Any updates on it?

The blue '67 is still on the backburner. Being a shop project, it's tough to cram it in among the 20-odd other customer cars! If we get back on it, I'll get some pics up. :thumbsup:

RS-Chris 09-11-2012 04:25 PM

Fitting up the new chassis:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8036/7...d59c189f_b.jpg
Picture 224135 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8030/7...c6a74aa2_b.jpg
Picture 224137 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8441/7...a560d3e7_b.jpg
Picture 224165 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8174/7...a81f4f23_b.jpg
Picture 224175 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8441/7...f405dee8_b.jpg
DSC_0016 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7...692c66dc_b.jpg
DSC_0018 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8442/7...32099652_b.jpg
DSC_0029 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8170/7...02949628_b.jpg
DSC_0038 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

RS-Chris 09-11-2012 04:41 PM

First ever IRS biscayne with an LS9???! :unibrow:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8296/7...7f7487c5_b.jpg
LS9 BISCAYNE by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

Almost looks like it's 'supposed' to be there...


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8443/7...c539ef7e_b.jpg
Picture 224602 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8302/7...b3cdd50f_b.jpg
Picture 224597 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

Check out those FAST TRACK headers!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8298/7...ca45e52f_b.jpg
Picture 224596 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

New rear tubs:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8182/7...cf560c48_b.jpg
Picture 224399 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8306/7...10729839_b.jpg
Picture 224423 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8301/7...69fc2dd5_b.jpg
Picture 224421 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

strtcar 09-11-2012 04:54 PM

awsome.

RS-Chris 09-11-2012 05:06 PM

New trans tunnel:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8462/7...f4d6812b_b.jpg
Picture 224727 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8462/7...32ded07d_b.jpg
Picture 224747 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8444/7...7468cc36_b.jpg
DSC_0023 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8455/7...71f89858_b.jpg
DSC_0006 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

And for all the 'things in the background' folks...yup....it's a Pantera about to receive a Roadster Shop chassis, and a '60 Impala!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8436/7...c77e8b48_b.jpg
DSC_0007 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

And a quick Photoshop of the rims the customer has settled on so far, Schott Challenger eXL's in 20" diameter:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8436/7...7a7968b2_b.jpg
schott2 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

WSSix 09-11-2012 05:39 PM

Very cool build. What about paint? Are the plans to keep it simple maybe even leave the current paint alone? To me, the color works with the car and would look good.

coolwelder62 09-11-2012 06:15 PM

R-S Gang,as alway's over the top.the trans tunnel is so cool.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:


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