Penny's new little sister?

[brownz]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

I don't know.. I'm sorta torn.

Plan 1.

Budget build.. 5.3 LS truck engine.. modified factory subframe... suede black paint, killer wheels, C5 brakes .. A real track vibe, a look sorta like f-bomb.

Plan 2.

Nicer build (not Penny nice). LS7 engine or built LS3.. aftermarket subframe.. suede black paint, killer wheels, Big brakes, track vibe.. same as above.


I want the car to have a very sinister look. I'm open to ideas

Would go with #1 just cuz would be cool to see what you can do on a budget. Plus with a Ls7 would just piss Penny off lol but dont forget the forgeline wheels no need for a budget on that and FLAT paint is sweet try white think that would be cool! just a thought

Brandon

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by brownz

Would go with #1 just cuz would be cool to see what you can do on a budget. Plus with a Ls7 would just piss Penny off lol but dont forget the forgeline wheels no need for a budget on that and FLAT paint is sweet try white think that would be cool! just a thought

Brandon

That's what I was thinking.. I can't afford to build a car nicer than Penny.. so I want to build it different. A real mil-spec look but with wipers for Power Tour and maybe even a hidden AC system.

Other than that I want it lightweight and fast.. and lots of black.

Besides, If I build it budget first I can always go back and do the higher-end stuff.

I know the look the car will have, just figuring out the parts selection.

[JohnC]

Congrats on the new find, Steve! Looks very solid.

Ideas, eh? Sure, I have plenty for you...

How about all-wheel drive, or a turbo, or big billet chevy rallyes....

...something different and unique is always cool.

John

[monza]

That's a good price for sure... a budget build would be fun to watch... fun cause you'd never be able to do it! Unless "freebees" and good guy deals don't get tossed into the budget.

[XcYZ]

Looks like the perfect victim, Steve.

I'll throw my 2 cents in... I think you should build the biggest cube LS motor you can afford/fit into the budget and drop a set of L92 heads on it.

[Nine Ball]

You already have a mega-buck 68, so I'd say go for the ultimate bang-for-the-buck hotrod with this one. See how nice of a car you can build with a limit of $25K invested, doing most of the work yourself.

[jack67rs]

Originally Posted by Nine Ball

You already have a mega-buck 68, so I'd say go for the ultimate bang-for-the-buck hotrod with this one. See how nice of a car you can build with a limit of $25K invested, doing most of the work yourself.

I agree, maybe a trans am style racer on a budget. although I was'nt crazy about the g/28 camaro phr did, I think it would be easier to accomplish with a first gen.

[Vegas69]

I saw you shopping on Ebay the other night. I didn't figure the cat was coming out of the bag this quick. Suede black driver would be really cool.

[bigtyme1]

Paint it Silver and call it SuzanB

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by jack67rs

I agree, maybe a trans am style racer on a budget. although I was'nt crazy about the g/28 camaro phr did, I think it would be easier to accomplish with a first gen.

We'll see.. the look will most certainly be different from Penny. Not sure on the parts load out.. maybe a mix of nice stuff and budget stuff.

Like an aftermarket subframe with OEM brakes.. that sort of deal. A super budget 5.3L or used LS1...

Oh well, I have time to decide.. gonna take a bit to get the body in fighting form.

I'm thinking of a name.. Project Track Rat... I don't think it's been used before in the PT circle..