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Old 07-21-2010, 06:26 AM
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The front suspension is a Custom Subframe also from Art Morrison. It used C6 vette components and geometry with there custom rack, and custom subframe. WE are waiting out unit to be built so here are some more pics from Unfair

Heres a copy of Morrison's spill on it

Through use of a specially modified C6 spindle with lowered
steering arm mounting,the AGR power rack & pinion steering unit
is mounted some 2" lower in the frame,which allows for a lower
CG and improved handling.Big block, small block and LS-series
Chevy engines can be employed,as well as virtually any popular
automatic or manual transmission—including Richmond 5/6-speeds,
Tremec T56 and TKO, Muncie, Powerglide,TH-350 & 400, 700-
R4 and 4L60E—thanks to a series of available mounts.
Designed through use of FEA (finite element analysis) the 105 lb.
front clip has outstanding strength and stiffness, yet is
significantly lighter than the bulky OEM unit. With a reduced
unsprung weight, forged aluminum C6 Corvette control arms, a
shortened front view swing arm,modified caster,and adjustable
coil-over shocks, Morrison’s GT-Sport clip will provide awesome
handling. It comes with a near-stock tread width for optimum
wheel fitment opportunities,and can use a wider-than-stock tire
(265/35R18 tested).
As no cutting or welding is required,installing a GT-Sport clip
can be performed by most competent do-it-yourselfers in the
comfort of their own garage. With an aggressive, lower stance
and incredible handling characteristics, the look and “feel”of a
Morrison GT-Sport Clip-equipped Camaro or Firebird is
unbeatable! It’s an investment that will pay huge dividends in fun
for years to come!

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Old 07-21-2010, 08:43 AM
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For a 1978 it sure looks like a 1979-1981 from the pic
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Old 07-21-2010, 08:47 AM
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looks like that will keep you busy. are you building it for Sema next year? should be very cool.
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Old 07-21-2010, 08:55 AM
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Its orginally a 76 with 79 clip. WE will be using a modded 78 clip on the front.

SEMA would be nice if it gets a spot
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Old 07-21-2010, 08:58 AM
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Looks like that's going to be a nice car with a lot of great parts
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Chad was this one of Franks projects? I thought I saw this car being blasted at Prodigy..
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Old 07-21-2010, 10:40 AM
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Sweet ride, glad to hear it's getting a '78 style clip, and nice to see a real Poncho under the hood. SD makes some killer motors.

Keep us posted on the build!
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Looks like it's going to be a nice build Chad. Sweet engine.

Have you ever used a Butler Performance engine in any of your builds?
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Chad was this one of Franks projects? I thought I saw this car being blasted at Prodigy..
yeah Frank had it!! Car suffers from Project Creep. What started as simple DSE install, blast and prime. Has turned in to a full turn key one of kind custom. Frank just didn't have time in his schedule with all the other stuff he has going on. So Frank and I being such good buddies we worked a deal for my to do teh car and all the labor on it, and frank will still handle all the parts side.
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