Any project ideas for a Ferarri transaxle like this? - Page 5 - Lateral-g Forums

**GregWeld** · #41 10-18-2009, 08:43 PM

Someone mentioned a little BUICK -- after I said it would be cool in Jason Rushforths Buick...

Here's a NASTY AZZ little buick - built right here in the good ol' Pacific NorthWET.... and it would make a nasty little track / Auto X car with some exotic underpinnings...

The other little car that would be "different" but still be attractive and desirable - albeit a bit less than a Nova -- would be a Falcon/Comet Calente

ironworks · #42 10-18-2009, 09:02 PM

I already have a 62 Mercury Sprint Wagon in the works once we finish the Chassisworks Camaro.

**GregWeld** · #43 10-18-2009, 09:07 PM

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I already have a 62 Mercury Sprint Wagon in the works once we finish the Chassisworks Camaro.

Well DANG Roger....

You're making this a lot of work!!!

ironworks · #44 10-18-2009, 09:22 PM

I traded out 400 bucks for the most rust free wagon I have ever seen and the Total control front suspension will bolt right on with a few mods the push rod rear will go on. The I did some trade work for a duratech 4 cylinder with 5 speed. I have been told they will make 300 hp pretty easy.

Nothing fancy just a sweet crusier with some bitchin parts and a few left overs.

My thoughts on this transaxle are what ever it goes into has to be detailed to the max, light weight, and 500 hp. Plus a clean slate idea. I have been thinking about my 36 3 window for while now but what do you use for an engine. Procharged Ardun, chevy inline 6 cylinder like falconer, or a bitchin 4 cylinder? What ever it is it has to fit the theme. And then what do you use for suspension? Probably some thing completely custom.

michael6372 · #45 10-18-2009, 10:02 PM

I like the idea of your 36 ford.
how about something like a 38 chevy?
henry j?
mid 50s-early 60s olds,buick or pontiac?

maybe use a turbo v-6 out of a grand national for an engine?

CptKlutz · #46 10-19-2009, 01:40 AM

Want to be different? How about an all out track 77-78 Chevette with a turbo 4-banger on E85? Or a Maverick ditto? That box looks long though...
Otherwise my choice would be a Pantera with V6 turbo power and lots of carbon parts. Make it handle like it looks!

OLDFLM · #47 10-19-2009, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ironworks

... but what do you use for an engine. Procharged Ardun, chevy inline 6 cylinder like falconer, or a bitchin 4 cylinder?

Ford's twin turbo 6?

Fluid Power · #48 10-19-2009, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ketzer

Something early 30's. Open wheeled, minimal bodywork, tons of exposed engineering, minimal interior, all business. V10 or V12 with carb looking injectors. No paint, all metal finished with some bits of brass, aluminum, titanium, etc. Very mechanical looking.

Jeff-

Now we're talking!

Darren

**GregWeld** · #49 10-19-2009, 06:28 AM

I still like my idea of using Ketzers VW bus...

Then I got to thinking -- what about a Dodge product. People like them - but hardly anyone does them unless they do "restoration"...

So if you TURBO a DODGE with FERRARI gear - what do you have??

A "Turdorarri"?

But if you want it to sound Eyetallian....

It could be called the "Ferrardo"

Seriously --- a Demon body or a Duster... would be "different" and "kool" at the same time. Do it in Testa Rosa Red - do the flanks in black - but not flat and not all shiny either - interior using the BILLET SEAT GROMMETS... from Tracy < recovery room > .... and modern Hemi powerplant.

Do the "Ferrari" emblems like they used to do the bumble bee (on the flanks) OR better yet - just once and on the hood only --- use a "jackass" instead of a horse... (permission granted to use my face for the jackass).

**GregWeld** · #50 10-19-2009, 06:39 AM

Roger --

Since I bought my POS 37 Minotti (Ford) in Bakersfield -- I think you should either use it - or your 36 -- both have the "trunk area" to get that big azz transaxle in. And it would be so different but salable too! And they look KILLER in RED!