blackbird - thank you for teh complements. I tried to build this car using as many stock GM pieces I could as well as keep it a pontiac powered car. I like doijng things that present a challenge. tjose sway bars are either herb adams or rancho. I am leaning more towards rancho, but there is very little difference between the two. almost like rancho made them for herb and sold them as well. originally I had not planned on taking the car to this level so I did not think about mini tubbing. I could sqeeze a 295 in the rear w/ no issues w/ simple massaging. the limiting factor is the leaf spring. a super wide tire hits that before it makes contact with the wheel well. It is a thought in the back of my mind, but I am keeping seeing what can be done to a second gen with minimal body mods . again, the challange.
brad - seems our schedules conflict this year. the XV open house is the same time I will be in LA. last year's rain was not fun at all , expecially on the bike.
If I recall, the entire front of my body was tingely when I got home. my back was dry though
. maybe we can meet at bear mt sometime. not sure if it suits your fancy, but labor day weekend there is a huge 4 day street/hot rod show in whippany, NJ called Lead East.