Brainstorming a new project, what's your opinion?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by Brewtal66

Hey gang,

So I have a 66 Chevelle that's somewhat "pro touring" but turned into more of a show car. Ive been kicking around about making a real serious track car, that's pretty much go, not so much show.

I can get my hands on a 1971 Elky. This car was actually a race car that's been in the garage for the last 15 years. It has a full cage, tubbed, fiberglass front end, etc etc. My thought was that since this is already cut up, it would make the perfect candidate.

What is your thoughts? The goal is to have a really competitive car at the end of the day that's street legal. Is this car not worth it? I've seen plenty of super fast A-bodies, so this should work. Or is it too big and top heavy?

Thanks for entertaining my thoughts!

Now are you talking about doing the Elco or chevelle body on that chassis?

Vince Asaro built a sweet Elco a few years back. I learned a few things about that body.
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/show...5&postcount=59


Advantage....you can get them super light and there is tons of room in the bed for suspension, mount the fuel cell right up against the cab, batteries, cooling systems....etc. all covered by tonneau cover.
The a body cowls are huge and not needed since its covered by the hood. You can cut that section out and push the engine back and have some fun with your center of gravity.

Im working on a few cool suspension components for a bodies. Give me a hollar when you get started. I can help you where I can.