1960 Pontiac Ventura... pro tour style

[Rickerbucks]

This picture is from the ebay auction. As you can see, it had been prepped and painted so I'm hoping the body is basically "done". Arranged shipping from GT shipping. they are a new sponsor for one Lap Of America so it was noce to support them for their efforts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ORS:1123#v4-41

Iggy has started engineering drawing for the chassis and suspension - i saw his work todate on his cad cam program. He downloaded or the measurements of the car somewhere. He expects to get specs on the C6 spindals tomorrow. Spoke to a wheel shop that might he interested in sponsoring me when I do One Lap Of America this May and they are able to make custom wheels if you provide the drawing and specs so that might happen. Much of this will possibly change but thinking of painting the chassis yellow with yellow calipers. Still wrestling with the LS7 versus LSX decision though. Still.... LOTS of time before that needs to be finalized.

[Radlark]

LOVE that body style here is something to give you a little motivation, although this is a 1961!!!

[Rickerbucks]

So I think I have a name for the project. "Ventura Capitalist" (I'm in the investment industry).

Reflecting on my colour plan. Originally I was going black but frankly perhaps something more bold is called for. Considering this green chrome scheme found on the Camaro and these Savini SV 30 wheels with green accents on the wheels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCBBgsFEuFo

[kyle_newman]

Originally Posted by Radlark

LOVE that body style here is something to give you a little motivation, although this is a 1961!!!

We did the chassis under this car, its all C-4 front and rear. It drives awesome!

[kyle_newman]

here are some more of that car.

[Radlark]

Originally Posted by kyle_newman

here are some more of that car.

WOW thanks for sharing!! I had a 61 Bonnie and found this pic on the net and always wanted to know more about it!! Great build!!

[Rickerbucks]

There you go... THAT is what I'm talking about... THAT is the kind of project I have to have when finished.

thanks for posting.

[brada]

Originally Posted by kyle_newman

here are some more of that car.

BEAUTIFUL!!!
the stance of that car is great. and the engine bay nice and clean, but not to boring.
Keep in mind Shaun, that we will also be running twin turbos and piping for such, which must look just as beautiful!
So have you gotten anywhere with a wheel decision?..

[Krazed]

Originally Posted by Rickerbucks

This picture is from the ebay auction. As you can see, it had been prepped and painted so I'm hoping the body is basically "done". Arranged shipping from GT shipping. they are a new sponsor for one Lap Of America so it was noce to support them for their efforts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ORS:1123#v4-41

I'm just going to be honest here. (Not trying to hurt you or be mean!)

That auction to me looks like hes hiding more with new paint/prep. Looking inside through the trunk looks like a lot of rust. Some surface, some not so much.

I can also see a lot of random rust. The "new" panels look like poor patches, overlaps, and bad welds covered up with seam sealer.

Just what I'm seeing in pictures.

I Sincerely hope for your sake I'm wrong and crazy! Either way I'm sure you'Ll enjoy building something. I know we all like welding.

[Rickerbucks]

Thanks Krazed. you have a better eye then I.

That being said.... it will all be stripped done to base metal and refreshed as needed. It cost $3k to buy out of an estimated $120k build. I'm confident that it is a sound enough foundation on which to start a build. but as you suggest... I hope not to be disappointed.

:-)