1968 Plymouth Satellite - Blackbird Project Reintroduction - Lateral-g Forums

geoffreyj318 · #1 03-04-2007, 06:12 PM

introduced this project last year, but the birth of my first child has delayed any real work on the car. I am finally getting some time to work on it. The time delay did give me the chance to work out a plan. Here are the details.

Engine & Drivetrain:
* Rebuilt 318
* late model Magnum 5.2 heads and intake
* Megasquirt fuel injection
* Magnum 5.2 race headers
* forced induction, T3/T4 twin turbos
* GM 700R4 transmission with TCI adapter
* Mopar Sure-Grip differential

Chassis & Brakes
* XV Motorsports Body Stiffening system w/ engine compartment brace, laser cut subframe connectors, lower radiator support, firewall to shock tower brace.
* Mopar 0.96" torsion bars, Heavy Duty leaf springs
* 1-1/8" front, and 7/8" rear anti-sway bars
* polyurethane front and rear suspension rebuild kit
* SSBC front and rear disc brake kits
* Ruff Racing 280 black 18x8, 20x10 wheels

Body
* carbon fiber six-pack hood

Interior
* www.whitegauges.net white face gauge overlay
* 2000-2006 Pontiac Bonneville front and rear seats

Here is the starting point.

Here is the goal. Sorry about the grainy image.

Here are the wheels.

philofab · #2 03-04-2007, 06:37 PM

Wow... you've got a lot of work ahead of you. Good luck.

tndude · #3 03-04-2007, 07:18 PM

Keep us posted. I love those cars!

Will you be going with the black and red interior like the model? I think that would look cool.

geoffreyj318 · #4 03-04-2007, 08:31 PM

Yes. I have always liked the look of black cars with red interiors. I think red brake calipers behind black wheels, will set it off nicely, also.

C5 Longroof · #5 03-05-2007, 05:06 PM

You GOTTA love those hammered "before" shots of the car...So many people without vision would toss a car as "uhhhmm, bad" as this car is...Those people don't get it...

Cool Ride man...

deuce_454 · #6 03-06-2007, 12:01 PM

wow, its about as bad as my bu was.. but at least yours is honest about the rust, no supprises there! and it wont be a shame to cut it up.. but if its that bad, why not go all out and mount it on a new frame? do it right in one go!

jgale · #7 03-15-2007, 08:06 AM

Sweet. Another Mopar. I'm feeling like the lone ranger here. For reference, here's my '70 RR w/ 18x9 and 18x10 Boyd's wheels...

**camcojb** · #8 03-15-2007, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgale

Sweet. Another Mopar. I'm feeling like the lone ranger here. For reference, here's my '70 RR w/ 18x9 and 18x10 Boyd's wheels...

I want your car!

Jody

**XcYZ** · #9 03-15-2007, 11:10 AM

Wow, I LOVE it!

Leadfoot1 · #10 03-15-2007, 11:37 AM

OH MAN!!!!!

I wanted a crying smilie too, but found none.

DEFINETELY ONE BAD MACHINE!

Care to share details (Or direct me to a thread on your car)

Again, WOW!!!

Lead.