Well, I don’t really know if my car qualifies or not. I don’t have 17’s+ or mini-tubs etc. I went with a more retro theme and used minilite wheels. I wanted a 60’s Trans Am look, but have spent a good part of my time making the car handle. I’m building the car more for go than show, but I’m sure I’ll have a difficult time containing myself as the project progresses.
The car is originally an SS-350/300 hp L48 with a Muncie M-22 4 speed, and 12 bolt posi-trac with 3:73 gears.
The (soon to be replaced with a ZZ-383 or LS-1) original, but rebuilt long ago, engine has a set of '69 302 heads (2.02 intake, 1.90 exhaust valves) '69 Z-28 cam, windage tray, '69 Z-28 high rise aluminum intake, edelbrock carb, headers, and 2-1/2" exhaust.
The suspension includes Hotchkis springs front & rear, Hotchkis 1-1/8" diameter hollow sway bar, PST polygraphite front end kit and KYB gas-a-just shocks. It's a stiff ride, but handles great.
The wheels are 15 x 8 Minilite's, still available from Minilite in England with BF Goodrich P235/60/15's up front and P255/60/15's out back.
The paint was completed in May of 2002 and is DuPont orient blue pearl below and GM pewter metallic on top.
The interior is currently stock except for a set of Corbeau seats and harnesses. I will be updating the dash and interior this spring.
The car is definitely a work in progress, but I have it at a point where I can drive and enjoy it as often as I like.
Brian Hobaugh SCCA National Tour June 2014
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My project started out much like yours, I was going to keep it relatively stock, just an emphasis on handling. I don't know what happened. lol
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