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Hey guys,
I did post in the newbie forum, but I've actually started the build now, so I'd thought it appropriate to post what I'm doing here. Love looking at, and reading about all your cars, builds, ideas...etc. This site is great. I just started photbucket, and am not 100% sure I know what I'm doing, but I hope you can see what I'm doing via the link I posted. Also, feel free to comment with any thoughts or ideas to any photos whether they be positive or negative!
My plans for the car:
Pull the old broken 283 and powerglide and replace with 468 570hp/580tq from VortecProPerformance with a built TH400 and matching TQ converter ordered by the engine builder, from ATI. MSD 6al. Motor should be done in the next week or so. Still need a water pump, and I'm not sure whether I can go with a long or short(anyone know?). Sorry it's not a 409, I just couldn't afford a build like that to get decent numbers.$$$$$
I am going with the IE 502 kit driveshaft with a Moser 9" and probably a 3.00 or 3.25 gear.
Body will come off the frame and I will start at the frame. Get it blasted and go the POR15 route. Going to go with a '59 type double upper trail arm setup with a trac bar from Spohn. Going to go 3" drop springs in the back. New Brake and gas lines and discs at all corners with a 2" drop spindle(getdiscbrakes.com). Also going to go 1" sway bar front and rear. Tubular upper control arms and stay with the stockers on the bottom with a 1-1.5" drop spring. Fully rebuild the front and stick with manual steering for now, although I may switch to a better ratio with a power steering box. New upgraded radiator, obviously. All bolts and screws will get replaced on this build...twisted a couple off already even with the use of PB. I guess that's expected when they've been in place for 57 years.
The body is pretty good except for inner rockers, a couple spots in the trunk, quarters...I won't really know until it gets blasted anyway. Every one of the 8 body support members is rotted. At $99 a pop...ouch. I plan on going with a stock interior, but that may change over the next few years. I like the Dakota digital package for the '58. I'm seriously considering the Coys 18" wheels...but again, lots of time to think about it. The only trim I'm missing are for the tops of the front fenders, the rocker trim(which I may just delete), and a piece around the rear tail lights. Otherwise it is complete. Oh, I will need to add A/C. Anyone here installed an aftermarket in their '58?
Well before someone falls asleep with this novel...
Wish me luck! Will keep updating.
Josh
Hey guys,
I did post in the newbie forum, but I've actually started the build now, so I'd thought it appropriate to post what I'm doing here. Love looking at, and reading about all your cars, builds, ideas...etc. This site is great. I just started photbucket, and am not 100% sure I know what I'm doing, but I hope you can see what I'm doing via the link I posted. Also, feel free to comment with any thoughts or ideas to any photos whether they be positive or negative!
My plans for the car:
Pull the old broken 283 and powerglide and replace with 468 570hp/580tq from VortecProPerformance with a built TH400 and matching TQ converter ordered by the engine builder, from ATI. MSD 6al. Motor should be done in the next week or so. Still need a water pump, and I'm not sure whether I can go with a long or short(anyone know?). Sorry it's not a 409, I just couldn't afford a build like that to get decent numbers.$$$$$
I am going with the IE 502 kit driveshaft with a Moser 9" and probably a 3.00 or 3.25 gear.
Body will come off the frame and I will start at the frame. Get it blasted and go the POR15 route. Going to go with a '59 type double upper trail arm setup with a trac bar from Spohn. Going to go 3" drop springs in the back. New Brake and gas lines and discs at all corners with a 2" drop spindle(getdiscbrakes.com). Also going to go 1" sway bar front and rear. Tubular upper control arms and stay with the stockers on the bottom with a 1-1.5" drop spring. Fully rebuild the front and stick with manual steering for now, although I may switch to a better ratio with a power steering box. New upgraded radiator, obviously. All bolts and screws will get replaced on this build...twisted a couple off already even with the use of PB. I guess that's expected when they've been in place for 57 years.
The body is pretty good except for inner rockers, a couple spots in the trunk, quarters...I won't really know until it gets blasted anyway. Every one of the 8 body support members is rotted. At $99 a pop...ouch. I plan on going with a stock interior, but that may change over the next few years. I like the Dakota digital package for the '58. I'm seriously considering the Coys 18" wheels...but again, lots of time to think about it. The only trim I'm missing are for the tops of the front fenders, the rocker trim(which I may just delete), and a piece around the rear tail lights. Otherwise it is complete. Oh, I will need to add A/C. Anyone here installed an aftermarket in their '58?
Well before someone falls asleep with this novel...
Wish me luck! Will keep updating.
Josh