65 Fastback build in Chi-Town

[riles]

One more pic of frame rails.
I'll post pictures of the beautiful roll cage AVS Fabrications did, later tonite.

[riles]

Gregweld,
I am hoping to build a car I can use on the street, a corner carver at open track and Auto-X events, and the occasional strip. It originally started as a car that I just wanted to improve the handling from original, but snowballed.


Here's the 8pt roll bar (1.75" chromoly) . I didn't want too much interference getting in/out of the car, but still not lose side impact protection and pass inspection at the track, if needed. I am extremely happy with the fit and detail, I believe Al at AVS did a fantastic job!
Second from last photo shows where the "NHRA" required(?)down bar ties into the frame rail connector.

[GregWeld]

Turned out great Riles!!


I like the side impact --- which should let you enter and exit without a huge hassle.

The side bar in my Mustang is just enough interference that I have to slide over it... But I feel safe so that's what counts.

Your chassis is going to be really nice and stiff! Awesome!

[coolwelder62]

Very Nice.

[GregWeld]

Here you can see how much higher my bar is than yours. It's just enough that you have to kind of slide over and drop into the seat.

[riles]

If my car was not going to be a street car, it probably would be just like yours.

for the positive remarks.

[riles]

Installed the Street or Track 3 link, which needed a lot of modifications due to the DSE wheel tubs and lowering the car about 3". Had to cut the floor above the 3rd member in order to clear the center link. Also had to cut and box the frame to clear the trailing arms that were mounted inboard.

[riles]

Few more with the fabbed 'tunnel box'.

[CNDbowtie]

is it possible you have a pic with the wheels on? I am curious on what a 3inch drop looks like compared to mine. I want to use this 3 link but not crazy about cutting up the back trunk to get it to sit right. Right now my 67 sits with the back tires just slightly tucked under the fender well.

[riles]

Don't know if this will help, this pic is about where the tire will sit (maybe .5" higher). It's obviously not the wheels I am using, but were used to get an idea where they will sit, during the mock up stage. I don't have my wheels or tires yet. The kit works with the original ride height, if you lower it, you will more than likely have to cut. SoT actually makes their own version of that box above the 3rd member.