The car was well received and did really well on the Autocross despite the lack of power.
Here it is currently...
Watch for the build up to start in PHR early 2010. Let us know what you think and stayed tuned as we continue the progress. I want to thank all my friends who have been so supportive. I also wanted to thank Detroit Speed, Baer Brakes, Rocket Racing wheels, and Nitto tires for their interest in our project. Also a big thanks to Performance Restorations in Mundelein, IL for helping us with the installs. I hope you all like the project.
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I love the B-O-P cars.
Many way to cool cars that very under represented.
I'll start working on one soon for a basic refurbishing. I hope they eventually catch on since relitively speaking they are pretty cheap compared to the Chevy's.
Good Luck,
Ty
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Project, "EnGULFed"
1964 Gulf Liveried, Corvette, "Grand Sport"
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Ty O'Neal
"She Devil" aka. Betty
1969/70 Camaro SS
427 LS3, 600
Keisler Road and Track T-56
Full size 3 link and custom roll cage
315mm tires on rear, should fit the same on front. Worked to design a more effective shape.
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"Chester's '65"
1965 Buick Riviera
Aiming for true PT Status with
the best available from the 70's and 80's
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I just got the new issue yesterday(boy the month took forever)!Looks great. I have a question about the wheels and tires, what offset and did you have to modify the fender wells?
I just got the new issue yesterday(boy the month took forever)!Looks great. I have a question about the wheels and tires, what offset and did you have to modify the fender wells?
I'm really glad you are enjoying the build of this car. The wheels are Rocket Booster Greys. The fronts are 245-40-18 and the rears are 275-40-18. The wheel size are 18x8 which I believe are 4.75 BS. and the rear are 18x9 with a 5.25 BS. There was some clearancing in the rear inner ( on the outer side) fender well. In the front we had to remove the 3 upper fender well bolts and hammer the metal to pinch it and trim the wheel lip molding.
Was the first article I read when the issue showed up here at the house---loving this build up for sure bro---great choices all the way around, and like I mentioned before, I would love to have one of these for myself--such a great car with great lines on them. It's great you are staying with the Olds motor as well----that 455 will get the job done for sure. Have you had a chance to drive it with the mods yet? Night and day diff? Keep us posted--you are doing a great job with it.
Was the first article I read when the issue showed up here at the house---loving this build up for sure bro---great choices all the way around, and like I mentioned before, I would love to have one of these for myself--such a great car with great lines on them. It's great you are staying with the Olds motor as well----that 455 will get the job done for sure. Have you had a chance to drive it with the mods yet? Night and day diff? Keep us posted--you are doing a great job with it.
Doug
The suspension and brakes were done late last summer, so yes I have driven it with those mods. I drove the car for about 4 months with old, tired, worn out stock suspension on 14" wheels. Now, it's a much different car. I've only put on about 150 miles with the rearend in. It's still in it's break in period. I'll have to baby it for while longer to break in the transmission. But It's about ready to rock. Should have the car running and on the road again by the end of the month. Just waiting on a couple of things. Thanks for your interest in the build. I hope you continue to follow it in upcoming issues of PHR.
Sorry for the delay in updates. Heavy travel schedule and getting the engine and trans swap completed...
I first wanted to thanks Strange engineering and Randy Johnson ( D&Z Customs ) for their involvement with the project. Randy did a great job with the modification and install of the S60 rear end that we installed in the Cutlass.
3.73 Gear set being placed...
The beefy 35 spline axles...
Assembled and ready for installation...
Out with the old...
Randy making slight modifications
In with the new...
Still got some break in miles, but so far it is a great piece.
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I love the B-O-P cars.
Many way to cool cars that very under represented.
I'll start working on one soon for a basic refurbishing. I hope they eventually catch on since relitively speaking they are pretty cheap compared to the Chevy's.
Good Luck,
Ty
Thanks Ty. That was the exact reason why I bought mine.
Brian Hobaugh SCCA National Tour June 2014
First Hemi 'Cuda Convertible Ever Built
Short clips: Goodguys Pleasanton autocross and pit videos
Hybrid Mode
