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**fleetus macmullitz** · #31 04-01-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by carbuff

While it wasn't exactly done in a Pro-Touring style, my father built this 2-door post car about 10 years ago. It's got about 15k miles on it since then.

It's definitely more of a sleeper, but it has a full aftermarket frame under it with all of the amenities (AC, Cruise, CD changer, etc).

57 2-Door Post

Here are a couple of pics:

Plus a LT-5 and a 6 speed.

How's the acceleration, ride and handling?

carbuff · #32 04-01-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by compos mentis

Plus a LT-5 and a 6 speed.

How's the acceleration, ride and handling?

Thanx for the

. It actually rides quite well, but I can't comment a lot on the handling as I've never done anything to push it other than a little fun on off-ramps or back roads.

The acceleration is great! Shifting the 6-speed is a little awkward as the shifter location is a bit low, but those LT5 engines are smooth and powerful. This one has a chambered exhaust on it too, so it's loses some of that 'sleeper' effect when it's going down the road.

**fleetus macmullitz** · #33 04-01-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by carbuff

Thanx for the

. It actually rides quite well, but I can't comment a lot on the handling as I've never done anything to push it other than a little fun on off-ramps or back roads.

The acceleration is great! Shifting the 6-speed is a little awkward as the shifter location is a bit low, but those LT5 engines are smooth and powerful. This one has a chambered exhaust on it too, so it's loses some of that 'sleeper' effect when it's going down the road.

Thanks for the info.

That's obviously a complicated and rarely done swap.

How's the reliability been for your Dad?

carbuff · #34 04-01-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by compos mentis

How's the reliability been for your Dad?

There have been some small annoyances with the LT5 since he got it running... There is an electrical control box under the plenum that died and had to be replaced, as well as an AC compressor that is under there as well. But otherwise, there have been no mechanical problems with the engine itself. And it is a fun car to drive.