Another new guy from the Chicago 'burbs
 

Hi. I've been in the car hobby for a long time, but mostly with the factory stock restoration of Pontiacs. I'm building a second version of my first car, this time on an adult's budget instead of a 16 year old's. I'm trying to create a 1969 season vintage Trans Am feel with nearly completely stock appearance and interior with plenty of engine, tire and suspension.

I am starting with a clean very low mile 1969 low option base Cougar that spent its entire life in the Chicago area, but is essentially rust free. We drove it for a year stone stock so my son could know what one drove like, just like I got to back in 1975. We took the engine out last spring expecting the engine any day now, you all know how that works.

As of yesterday, I have the brand new 408W for it to go along with the TKO600 5 speed. The body should be off to a body shop to shoot the engine compartment in the next few weeks. I hope to get it on the road this year and my next big decision is front suspension. I want to keep the shock towers and rear leafs, but I want to get the most handling out of it without making race car rough or spend crazy money. I came here looking for suggestions and ideas.

Welcome...sounds like a cool project. :thumbsup:

Welcome, from another Chicago guy.

Hello, Welcome to Lateral-G !!

Its nice to see something built that's is not considered a regular build....

Im a local Chi-burb guy myself, grew up in St. Charles and then migrated a little farther west ...

Keep us informed and get us some PICTURES !!



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You want pictures, here is a start. Here is the raw material.

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Here it is with my son the day we pulled the 351W.

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Nice
 

Welcome aboard, There are a lot of very nice and knowledgeable people on here. Great starting point you have, :G-Dub: :gitrdun:

Welcome Ed!

T.C.