Did I make the right decision?

novanutcase · 31st-March-2006, 02:28 AM

Here she is! Just waiting to be hacked and massaged!

JR · 31st-March-2006, 07:32 AM

You got a lot of work to do but it will be worth it. Get it out and get on it.

31st-March-2006, 11:27 PM

Hey, is that a Muscle Machine? (Diecast Car)

novamike · 1st-April-2006, 10:00 AM

Keep us updated with pics.Lots of work there.
Mike

69AKDN · 1st-April-2006, 10:53 AM

Doesn't look so bad...what are your plans?

novanutcase · 1st-April-2006, 08:23 PM

Project plans are:

LS1 or 2
T-56
C-5 IFS
C-4 IRS
Full frame chassis w/ 6 point cage
Wilwood Superlites

Since I'm doing a full frame, I'm going to move the engine back as far as I can this way I can center as much of the gross weight of the car towards the center for handling. I also plan on moving the gas tank under the package tray so that the full tank weight will also be more centered. I'm trying to center as much of the weight of the car towards the center so that I can improve the handling of the car as much as possible. I'm even thinking of getting chromed fiberglass bumpers to reduce weight even further although that might be a little extreme! I'm going full frame so that I can take advantage of customizing my suspension choices along with being able to get the car REALLY low and not have to bag it!

67pete · 3rd-April-2006, 07:16 AM

How about this...http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/f...ain2.asp?cat=6 it will save some body work time.....

novanutcase · 6th-April-2006, 11:54 PM

No fiberglass for me..........

novanutcase · 11th-April-2006, 02:52 AM

Here are some updates to the drive train I just acquired:

Looking forward to tearing into her and getting her under the hood!

JR · 11th-April-2006, 07:36 AM

Wow , nice stuff to put in the 66. Keep us updated.

JJ66-Dad · 12th-April-2006, 12:46 AM

Sweeeeet drivetrain! Keep us updated!!!!

novanutcase · 13th-April-2006, 10:39 PM

I just got an e-mail from a guy that had asked me if I had finished the purchase of drivetrain since he was buying one from the same person. He just e-mailed me and told me that he contacted the e-bay member and he had NO KNOWLEDGE of any sale or transaction of a driveline. So .....BUYER BEWARE!!!!!

novanutcase · 12th-May-2006, 02:20 AM

Now that I have finally gotten over almost getting ripped off on the drivetrain I have started the process of tearing down the car so I can see what the body has in store for me. So far it looks as if I made a pretty good choice for body since there doesn't seem to be much damage or rust but I still need to strip the paint off the body so that is next although my friend Jonny R and I pulled off the front clip and the rear window this evening. Here are a few pictures to document:

JonnyR wrenching on the front clip!(JonnyR is a clothing designer so notice the fashion forward jeans he created! The dirt is just one more effect that he is going for to give them that"vintage" look!)

Finally!(I'm sure all you SEMA attendees have noticed the shirt already! You say" Huh?!?"........LIAR!!!!!!

Finally!....... Now we can get to work!!!

72GreenRally · 12th-May-2006, 02:58 AM

Looks to me like you have been working!!!! Now it is time to get to the SERIOUS work!!

I kinda like the paint theme, are ya gonna keep it??

Randy (kind of a wrecking yard racer look!!)

novanutcase · 12th-May-2006, 03:01 AM

Ya know what 72? I think you and I are gonna get along JUST FINE........