First of all, I want to thank everyone for their heartfelt concern as I started this project!! The calls and emails were overwhelming!!!!
After 2 days of hard work this week.....I think we finally have the "look" we wanted!! Kinda a cross between the Batmobile and a bad wreck!! We went for the lowered look that is so popular today and without the windshield pillar posts to get in the way...it really gives us the streamlined look!!! Most people spend a lot of money on hydraulics to get the lowered look. We just chose to use tires that are flat on one side!! We have an air bubble for when we will be ready to leave the car shows. The gap in the right rear quarter was to take off the gas door guard....wanted to be able to keep the original screws!! Thought I might try to mount a 12" flat screen in the opening.
Notice the mint original floor pans??? Wish we could find them!!!!
Figured we might try the ISCA circuit this year. If not, we could always bring this to Blue Swede Cruise and look for Ray!!!!
Somebody named Chip called today...said he had heard about the project and wanted to fly in next week to look at it for additional ideas for his cars. I thanked him for calling but said I didn't have time next week at all!!!!
We'll probably have the stroker engine ready in about a week. Haven't decided on a Powerglide or Jerico transmission yet. Still debating on a heavy duty rearend setup.....that I might have CPG set one up for me!!!!
Hope you enjoy the pictures!!!