Javelin
 

Been meaning to start a build thread for some time, and finally getting around to it. I hadn't had a "cool" car since high school, and a couple of years ago, I realized the kids were old enough that I might be able to take on a project. Wanted to find something unique (my high school car was a 68 Camaro convertible). Something that looks great but not a car you'd see very often. While the wife was out of town on a girls trip and thus unable to object, I bought a 69 Javelin that had been sitting outside for about 20 years, and was in pretty rough shape. It took about a year or so to figure out what I wanted to do with it. A friend had turned me onto the Optima Ultimate Street Car show on TV, and I also found their podcast. After a few episodes, I was hooked and knew exactly what kind of car the Javelin should be. A classic American muscle car that (hopefully) looks & performs better than it did when it was new.

Still have a very long way to go, but here are a few pics of progress along the way. The phrase "scope creep" doesn't begin to describe what's happened to it, compared with what I originally thought the car would be. Having a ton of fun learning about what's possible with the vast array of aftermarket parts available today, and hoping the end result is a car that is fun to drive, turns a few heads, and has a chance at being competitive once its' driver gets A LOT of seat time. Will get more pics posted if people are interested in seeing more of it.

Engine:
LQ4 6.0 with PRC Stage 2.5 LS6 heads
TSP custom grind cam 223/230 .600/.600
SRP flat-top pistons
Scat I-beam rods
LS6 intake

Trans: Bowler-prepped T-56 Magnum close ratio
Tilton ST-246 clutch kit

Rear end: it's complicated. Moser 9" housing, Currie TrueTrac w/ 3.89, and Strange pro-touring floater axles

Suspension: Detroit Speed X-Gen front
Detroit Speed X-Gen Quadralink rear
JRI double -adjustable shocks

Brakes: Wilwood Superlite 4R Big Brake Rear, AERO6 Big Brake Front


Wheels: Forgeline GF3 open lug 18x11 and 18x12
Tires: TBD, 315/30/18 and 335/30/18

Mike

Impressive work so far. Look forward to updates.

Daniel

An amazing start!!

69 Javelin
 

Dude, you aren't messing around!

Quite possibly the best first post ever!

First and foremost welcome to the Lateral-G family and I am looking forward to more updates.

As for the car I am really looking forward to your updates and can't wait to see the finished product as I think it is going to be a beast and you are going to have a blast.

Keeps the updates coming and project creep is a normal thing here so you are going to fit in well.

Yup, best first post ever.

Great!!!!!! Nice job!!!

Awesome.

It's finally back down on the ground. I think the stance looks great from all sides. Also got the differential this week!

Love the car. I like cars that are unique.