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06-09-2006, 02:35 PM
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Ahhhh, projects. I am currently actively working on two of my own projects smattered with some really cool customer cars. These are a 70 Camaro, and a 68 Ply. Satellite. Behind these, I have a complete basket case 65 FB Mustang, and my wife's 62 vette, both of which will get the total makeover. Last weekend, it took every ounce of restraint not to buy a local 69 Chevelle, but I am certain that I won't be able to resist buying one like that "next time," unless a 61 Impala comes along (I have complete stroker rat motor that needs a home, either one of these cars would be a great place to put it).
Beyond all of that, the current project that I think about constantly is a full on track car, based on a 67 Chev II. It'd (well, "will" actually) be a full tube frame deal, with a moderate motor setback at the same time dropping it on the ground via dry-sump. Fiberglass/composite body with full aero, and race slicks. Power would be a Duttweiler type V6 twin turbo motor, light as anything, and huge power (750-ish HP), and the car weight would be around 2300 lbs, wet, less if possible. Sequential trans, three link (of course) rear. Maybe it wouldn't have the refinement of a current Daytona Prototype car ($500k with motor...), but with the extra 200 HP, it would be able to hang with them without too much trouble on the track. Now that's what I call "in your face" cool. I'd put a bumper sticker on the back that says "Bite Me." And I'd probably buy stock in Hoosier too.
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06-09-2006, 02:43 PM
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Ahhhh, projects. I am currently actively working on two of my own projects smattered with some really cool customer cars. These are a 70 Camaro, and a 68 Ply. Satellite. Behind these, I have a complete basket case 65 FB Mustang, and my wife's 62 vette, both of which will get the total makeover. Last weekend, it took every ounce of restraint not to buy a local 69 Chevelle, but I am certain that I won't be able to resist buying one like that "next time," unless a 61 Impala comes along (I have complete stroker rat motor that needs a home, either one of these cars would be a great place to put it).
Beyond all of that, the current project that I think about constantly is a full on track car, based on a 67 Chev II. It'd (well, "will" actually) be a full tube frame deal, with a moderate motor setback at the same time dropping it on the ground via dry-sump. Fiberglass/composite body with full aero, and race slicks. Power would be a Duttweiler type V6 twin turbo motor, light as anything, and huge power (750-ish HP), and the car weight would be around 2300 lbs, wet, less if possible. Sequential trans, three link (of course) rear. Maybe it wouldn't have the refinement of a current Daytona Prototype car ($500k with motor...), but with the extra 200 HP, it would be able to hang with them without too much trouble on the track. Now that's what I call "in your face" cool. I'd put a bumper sticker on the back that says "Bite Me." And I'd probably buy stock in Hoosier too.
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Hey, you need to call me about you next upcoming project..
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06-09-2006, 02:58 PM
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As Soon as The New Dodge Challenger comes out Im goning to fine one That Been totaled and put in my 528 hemi in it That I had laying around for 5 years now.
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06-09-2006, 03:43 PM
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My next project will be the 1965 Buick Special that I drove in high school. My dad got it cheap, then got rearended twice, so there's some bodywork to do. I drove it for at least 4 years before I got my Camaro. The car holds sentimental value, so I'm basically going to restore it. Not a 100 point resto, but not like the Camaro. It's going to wind up a family cruiser...... If I can ever find someone to start a family with.
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06-09-2006, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mean 69
Ahhhh, projects. I am currently actively working on two of my own projects smattered with some really cool customer cars. These are a 70 Camaro, and a 68 Ply. Satellite. Behind these, I have a complete basket case 65 FB Mustang, and my wife's 62 vette, both of which will get the total makeover. Last weekend, it took every ounce of restraint not to buy a local 69 Chevelle, but I am certain that I won't be able to resist buying one like that "next time," unless a 61 Impala comes along (I have complete stroker rat motor that needs a home, either one of these cars would be a great place to put it).
Beyond all of that, the current project that I think about constantly is a full on track car, based on a 67 Chev II. It'd (well, "will" actually) be a full tube frame deal, with a moderate motor setback at the same time dropping it on the ground via dry-sump. Fiberglass/composite body with full aero, and race slicks. Power would be a Duttweiler type V6 twin turbo motor, light as anything, and huge power (750-ish HP), and the car weight would be around 2300 lbs, wet, less if possible. Sequential trans, three link (of course) rear. Maybe it wouldn't have the refinement of a current Daytona Prototype car ($500k with motor...), but with the extra 200 HP, it would be able to hang with them without too much trouble on the track. Now that's what I call "in your face" cool. I'd put a bumper sticker on the back that says "Bite Me." And I'd probably buy stock in Hoosier too.
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Your next project sounds a lot like my current one minus the full chassis, full slicks, engine, dry sump, aero package, comp body, weight, & seq trans.
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06-09-2006, 05:25 PM
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I would want to do a 67' Camaro or a 69' Challenger into a trans-am style car. With all the old looks and everything classic, it would be the original pro-touring in the original form.
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06-09-2006, 05:29 PM
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A kit Daytona Coupe or a glass bodied chopped '32 five window.......if I had the money.....which I dont.
....or drop a fiberglass Mustang fb body over a recent T/A tube chassis.
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06-09-2006, 05:56 PM
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Id like to drop a Ferrari V12 in this thing
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06-09-2006, 07:27 PM
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A '56 Bel-Air 2-door HT with either an LS7 or a EFI 572, I would also consider a '55
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06-09-2006, 07:43 PM
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I used to think my ultimate would be a 1968 Camaro. . . But after a little ride in Bill Howell's GTO. . . I am starting to lean in that direction.
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