Here are two photos of my latest project.
This is a 1964 Corvette Coupe. It has a 1967 chassis, and spent much of its life as a drag car.
The engine is a RamJet 502.
Transmission is a Viper 6 sp.
Rear suspension is all Gludstrand 5 link.
Full Roll cage.
17-11 Rear Wheels with 315/35-17 tires
17-9.5 Front Wheels with 275/40-17 tires
Bilstein shocks
Power Rack and pinion steering.
Aluminum Driveshaft.
Fuel Cell 22 Gallons.
Here is at the start of the project and currently.
Since the second picture was taken the frame has been powdercoated and assembled, the body is being block sanded and getting ready for paint.
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500+ HP, 500+ Ft. Lbs, 500+ Cu. In. Yeah the numbers match!
The question on frame mods for tire clearance is this. All of the extensive frame mods were for other reasons.
I mounted the rear suspension which required some mods, then some exhaust header clearance was needed. An entire new removable transmission crossmember was needed with larger pass thrus for the 3" exhaust. The roll cage mounts were a modification. Everything was boxed and fully welded. It took almost one week of welding to box and seam weld the frame. The front frame horns were modified to hold the front sway bar and Ron Davis custom radiator.
The fuel cell required an entire section to be built and welded on.
The power steering pump also interfered with the cross member...
I also added a sump protector so if I bottom out I don'e lose the pan.
Here are some pictures.
As far as clearance is concerned, I wanted flared fenders so I just had the wheels custom made with the right amount of offset to clear the brakes and hug the frame.
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500+ HP, 500+ Ft. Lbs, 500+ Cu. In. Yeah the numbers match!