Project, "Slider", a 1964 Grand Sport Corvette

[Payton King]

is there no adjustment for roll center change on the watts?

[kyle_newman]

Great project! Love to see the midyear Vettes! What will you be doing for a chassis and suspension?

[MattG]

Originally Posted by kyle_newman

Great project! Love to see the midyear Vettes! What will you be doing for a chassis and suspension?

Hint Hint!!!!

www.newmancarcreations.com

[tyoneal]

Originally Posted by MattG

Hint Hint!!!!

www.newmancarcreations.com

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I've got your very nice differential on the frame. It looks like art and I understand I probably won't have to worry about breaking it.

I look forward to putting it through it's paces.

Ty

[tyoneal]

Originally Posted by kyle_newman

Great project! Love to see the midyear Vettes! What will you be doing for a chassis and suspension?

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Kyle:

Funny you should ask that!

It is a C4 based design. The Frame was built by Mid-America, The front end suspension, Rack and Pinion, and Brakes are straight C4.

In the rear is a complete Newman rear end. The half shafts have been narrowed so the rear wheels can have a bit more dish/width. Brakes are C4 with cooling disk already installed. It has a Tru-Trac Carrier with 4.10:1 ring and Pinion gears in the rear.

Hopes this helps.

Thanks for your interest.

Ty O'Neal

[tyoneal]

Originally Posted by kyle_newman

Great project! Love to see the midyear Vettes! What will you be doing for a chassis and suspension?

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Yes, it's very cool.

It's a chassis based on the original Grand Sport from 1963 using a ladder style frame with 4 inch major frame supports. Everything rlsr is C4 technology, so with a weight of about 2600 pounds, and a decent suspension, it should be a hoot to drive.

Hope this helps.

Ty O'Neal
"Gulf" Grand Sport Corvette

[tyoneal]

Originally Posted by kyle_newman

Great project! Love to see the midyear Vettes! What will you be doing for a chassis and suspension?

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The Chassis will be a ladder type in the, "Style" of the original one designed by Zora Duntov in 1962. The suspension will be standard C4 componants except for the rear IRS. The Dana 44 rear ends are getting scarce and I found the company that puts out what I believe to be a seriously nice piece.

The company has some really nice companants that I was really impressed with and glad to find. The rear IRS they offer is superb.

I believe it to be from www.Newmancarcreations.com. If I have it wrong google Newman Car Creations. I'm sure you can find it, but check it out and let me know if I made the correct decision?

Take care,

Ty O'Neal
"Gulf" Grand Sport

[tyoneal]

Originally Posted by Payton King

is there no adjustment for roll center change on the watts?

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Payton:

Good eye!

No not yet, there are still several things I need to get done for the suspension to set it up properly, that being one of them, I also wanted to go with a full floating rear end. (I should have tried to buy Mark's when I had the chance)

When I get back on this car, and get the front subframe in, I'll get the rest of these issues taken care of.

When I was working on it, it became apparent that some of the additional features I would like on this car would have to wait until a later date. For instance getting the front weight jacks became a bit difficult to justify for the amount of movement you actually get out of them. I figured that since I was going to be the primary driver, and have access to weight jacks in the rear, I'd already be starting with easier adjustment than I had before.

Another item I found challenging was finding the right person to install the adjustable sway bars. I had never done it before. I spoke with HRP World, and they would help make sure the right parts were measured correctly and ordered, but that was as far as they could go. I still would like to implement these on the car, but until I get back on it full time, and find the right shop here locally, I will work with the one on there. Who knows it might not need any adjustment.

(http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?tp...action=product)

I know this is a lot more information than you asked about so sorry about that.

I do appreciate anything you see that you think needs to be brought to my attention, thanks for doing so.

[tyoneal]

Originally Posted by Payton King

is there no adjustment for roll center change on the watts?

The 3 link in this car has an adjustable "Roll Center" at the front end of the upper link instead of the rear. There is a 12X12 panel inside the car that comes off with dzus fasteners.

The Front of the 3 link bar has several different positions you can choose from. You can actually adjust it from inside the car.

Here's a picture of the panel where the adjustments of the upper link takes place. It is located between the two seats.

Sorry it has taken so long to answer.

Thanks,

Ty O'Neal

[tyoneal]

I'm still trying to get where I can organize the pictures easier.

Here are a couple of pictures via Photobucket link.

http://s780.photobucket.com/user/tyo...?sort=3&page=1

These are the most recent pictures I have.

Please let me know if this link works.

Thanks,

Ty