Brainstorming a new project, what's your opinion?

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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!

I'd say do the Elky. From what a lot of guys have said, the weight balance front to rear is better than you'd think. With a front clip in glass, maybe real close!
Mike Holleman runs his sweet 65 Elky, very nice truck, errr car. Herb Lumpp also has a 66 that they've competed with. I'm personally a fan of them. We will have a '70 in our stable in a few short years for my oldest son's first car.
I'm sure you know that the Elky had the boxed side rails (like convertible) so it would require less mods to make it better than the 66's frame. Plus, you're 66 is already a nicely done car.

My dream Elky would have the bed open to display my trick built adjustable 3-link with a Watts