The Thing That Wouldn't Die!

[TorqDork]

Ok, since I’ve already sort of introduced myself, I’d thought I’d show you in a “Project” sort of way the 40 year metamorphosis of a car that has had Pro/Touring in mind since the 1970’s. Sort of ahead of it’s time and a car I’ve owned for those 40 years. I call it, “The Thing That Wouldn’t Die”. I was an SCCA member in in '70's and ran the car at Sebring, Daytona, Road America and Donnybrooke. When everyone else was into drag racing in the '70's, I loved road racing.

1977, 118,000 miles needing paint! At this point already had Radial T/A’s and Gabriel Adjustable E Shocks!




1978, Repainted. Cost, 350.00 Dollars!


1988, Completely stripped and repainted. Cost at this stage, 1,800 Dollars. 142,000 Miles

Engine Cleaned up!


Track 1995, Brainerd Intl. Raceway (Donnybrooke). Still Stock, 120 MPH in Turn One. Turned 150,000 miles at the track.



1995 15 x 7 Torque Thrusts

1997, KYB’s, Custom Springs, upgraded Chassis, quick ratio steering and 16 x 8 Halibrand 5 spokes.

1998, New engine after 165,000 Miles on the original one.



2008 Magnaflow Dyno with new 2 ½ inch exhaust



2011, with New Wilwood 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, Custom Eaton Detroit Springs lowered 1 inch