65 Fastback build in Chi-Town

[riles]

Here's his web site. Give him a call, his name is Al and he's a very personable guy. Unbelievably talented at such a young age.

http://www.avs-fabrication.com/

If you want more pics, go to his facebook page and look at some of the work he's done. Check out the sheet metal and suspension work on his 53 chevy. He's located in Tinley Park.

BTW, very nice Chevelle.

[riles]

Originally Posted by CNDbowtie

what made you choose the street and track 3 link over the TCP rear? I installed the street and track front coilover last summer and debating what rear to use...his rear is a few hundred more then TCP`s with the billet arms....but I would like to keep bilsteins on all 4 corners.

I had looked at just about every coilover system there is and thought the Street or Track 3 link fit my build the best, plus Shawn is a good guy to work with. I did not think the TCP 4-link, was right for my setup, was worried about bind. The SoT had to be fabbed to fit my build, but overall a good product. I'll post some pics of the SoT 3 link install soon.
I'm working with Dave at "Pro-touring F-bodies (Gen II)", for the front suspension work. Can't give out too much info, but it's a one-off at this time.

[waynieZ]

Nice project. I like how you did the trans tunnel, it came out nice.

[riles]

Thanks Wayne. I've been watching your build and can sympathize with you, tore my shoulder too and put a halt to the projects. Hopefully it's all in the past and I can keep moving forward on the car................. that's if the funds don't run out.

[CNDbowtie]

Originally Posted by riles

I had looked at just about every coilover system there is and thought the Street or Track 3 link fit my build the best, plus Shawn is a good guy to work with. I did not think the TCP 4-link, was right for my setup, was worried about bind. The SoT had to be fabbed to fit my build, but overall a good product. I'll post some pics of the SoT 3 link install soon.
I'm working with Dave at "Pro-touring F-bodies (Gen II)", for the front suspension work. Can't give out too much info, but it's a one-off at this time.

so the the 3 link comes with the Watts link package? curious to see more...can you give me a idea how many man hours it would take to install for a shop? Yes Shaun is a nice guy spoke with him a few times on my front end buy.

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by riles

Drive train consists of a sbf mated to a Viper T-56 and moved the engine back about 2-3". Had to cut the trans tunnel for clearance and fabricate trans mount.

Originally Posted by riles

I'm working with Dave at "Pro-touring F-bodies (Gen II)", for the front suspension work. Can't give out too much info, but it's a one-off at this time.

Cool project

How about some more details on your SBF

It will be interesting to see what you come up with for the front suspension.

welcome.

[tubbed69]

Very nice work so far,tubs,trans tunnel and all the metal work looks great,maybe my next build

[GregWeld]

Gotta watch a nice '65 Fastback build!


Let's hear more of the plans Riles... Please...

[riles]

CNDbowtie, the SoT 3 link did come with the watts link. Had to due some fabricating to shorten it since I lowered the car and tubbed it. Still working on the 3 link setup to fit. The SoT 3-link is designed for a factory car with factory ride height, which I feel sits too high.


Worked on the frame rails and cross bracing. The tubing for frame rail tie-ins are run through original frame to the torque box and then plug weld inside the frame. (I don't think you can see the plug welds in the pics).

[riles]

Just noticed. The first photo is the front mount for the trailing arm and is just tack weld for now. It'll be tied into the frame rails.

FETorino, I'm going with a 331 built by Borowski racing engines, here in Joliet. Looking at approx. 460hp, with the Holley terminator EFI. The trans is from D&D Motorsports.