1969 Torino

[FETorino]

I am building a 69 Torino. This is an original 390 4 speed car. Cool car to begin with but it needed to be stepped up a notch.

Here is where I am so far.

Engine

390 ported stock heads with oversize valves Ford aluminum PI intake and Factory CJ Holley 735 carb. Billet MSD distributor triggering an MSD digital 6 CD box through an MSD blaster coil and wires. Solid lifter cam research cam 230/236 @ .050 with 560 lift and matching springs and retainers, double roller timing chain, Precision oil pumps rockers, stands and shafts and smith pushrods. Percision oil Pumps blueprinted high volume oil pump and billet pump drive shaft. Canton T road race baffeled pan. Stock 11 to 1 shortblock for now. I have FPA headers waiting in the garage and plan on having Spintech install a side exit 2.5" exhaust with X crossover.

Trans

Currently I have the stock close ratio toplader in the car but I have a TKO 600, Mcleod aluminum flywheel, driveline specialties Kevlar clutch sitting in the garage.

Differential

Factory Ford nine inch with a Detroit locker and 3.70 gears.

Front suspension

RRS Koni coilover strut conversion with 12" discs with PBR dual piston calipers. TCP strut rods and Opentracker racing Road race lower control arms. Stambar adjustable 1" front sway bar.

Rear suspension

Rebuilt and rearched stock leafs with Koni red shocks. Caltracks low profile underside bars. Solid front spring eye bushings and urethane rear bushings. 11" RRS rear disc brakes with single piston PBR calipers. I have spoke with FAYs2 about building me a WATTS link for my rear. It is on it's way.

Stock power brake booster with a Willwood aluminum 1.125 master and all new stainless brake lines.

The car sits 2" lower in the rear and 3" lower in the front and rides on some custom Elaisian wheels. 17x8 front with 245/45/17 Firestone Firehawks and 17x9.5 rear with 285/40/17 Firestones.

I'm swapping a 3g 130 amp alternator in this weekend and then working on designing some subframe connectors. When I done sorting out the suspension and driveline I want to paint the car the original Jade Black color but will still do the hood and taillight panel in the flat black (I sprayed them that way as an experiment for the look).

Still a long way to go but I'm getting there.

[andrewmp6]

sounds nice id love to see some photos of it. if the 69 and 70 are the same heres led tailights for it http://www.mustangproject.com/Catalog.aspx?category=68642387-6653-4218-935e-89619ca5f35a&sub=f72095e7-d705-4138-afe9-f0b70fe70f6b

[Steve Chryssos]

Sounds like a hot car. Post pix ASAP please.

[FETorino]

But those lights are a cool product. Who knows maybe they are working on or have a set for my year.

I'm sorting out an ignition issue and will have some pictures to post hopefully this weekend. Tha paint on the car now is a 20 footer but the body is prettty good so in photos it looks pretty good. The Paint will be the last thing so for now the pictures will only be so so.

I'm really in the mock up and road test R and D stage of building her now. I research what I think I want to do and install the pieces. Thrash it for a bit and then fix any faults I find and move on to modifying something else.
When I think I have a sorted out piece I'll paint it.

[fakesnake.com]

Nice to see another FE member. Let's see some pics!

[andrewmp6]

could try emailing them i love there set up in my mustang.

[FETorino]

So I took her around the block and snapped some pictures.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/torinoonstreet008.jpg


Oh yea.............My other car

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/67gta4.jpg

[Roger Poirier]

Cool looking rides.... :thumbsup:

[J2SpeedandCustom]

Oh yea.............My other car

http://www.fordmuscle.com/forums/imagehosting/12069946b01a77a5337.jpg

I've seen this car before...Ford Muscle maybe? Oh man is it SWEET :drool:

[FETorino]

The 67 is an original GTA 390 power discs, power steering with a C6 and 3.25 rear. Other than Koni shocks, Stambar front bar, the wheels and some internal engine mods she is staying stock. She is sitting on 16x8" vintage wheel works straight spokes with 60 series tires. The motor in her now is the original 390 with one service replacement head. I'm building a new 410 with hydraulic cam, PI intake and universal Ford 735 carb. Stock GT exhaust manifolds with a true 2.5" exhaust with 50 series 3 chamber Flowmasters. She is a cruiser but will have some grunt.

[andrewmp6]

pictures look great and updates on the 69

[FETorino]

My project stalled for a while. Economy got shaky so I sat tight and actually bought a bigger house when the bottom fell out of the market. At the same time my car was running and fairly capable so I wasn't in a huge hurry.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/drvrsidegmch.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/Torinoradiator001.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/IMG_1056.jpg

I started collecting some parts in 2010. A set of 427 Tunnelport heads and matching Dominator flanged intake,a 1050 2 circuit Dominator, a Pond aluminum sideoiler block, quicktime bellhousing, twin disc clutch and a TKO600.

Then in 2011 I got serious and sent my heads to Blair Patrick in Tn for some port work. I sent along my block and intake.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/TPintake.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/Pondfeblock005-1.jpg

A billet crower 4.375 crank and crower rods push it to 505ci. The flow #s for the heads look really good especially the low lift numbers. The exhaust side is he weak point but they are still looking pretty fair. We should be taking the motor to the dyno next month. The last two big inch med riser set up Blair did were 800hp. My avg intake flow is better but my exhaust is down. I'm hoping for low 700s but the goal was a broad powerband with lots of torque not peak hp.

Jay Brown a multiple Drag Week winner and self admitted FE nut and dam good engine builder in his own right posted Blairs last dyno sessions on his site.

http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=222.0

2012 rolls around and I start searching around for a shop to help me bring the suspension up to snuff for all this power. I dragged my car off to meet some guys in AZ.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/off2chassis-1.jpg

I have some other parts I've collected. Some Willwood 14" rear 4 piston brakes, an ISIS harness, a Ron davis radiator. Once the chassis is build and I get the car back home I need to make some more final decisions. Wheel and tire sizes I'm close. 19 front and 20 rear. The rear is bugging me because 28" to 28.5" is the height I want. I'd like to do a 335 or 345 but selection in that width width with the height I want is limited. The front should be easy. 26.5"-27" tall and as wide as will fit with the new chassis.

Wheel choice is the other hard one. I like the NewGen Lites and the Forgline Harbinger47s. I also like the idea of doing a billet dog dish or even the GT40 indy style wheel. Something that stays with the late 60s early 70s race vibe. The car will retain all the stock style trim. I want to paint it the original all business color of Jade Black in the stripped Cobra trim style. Like this. No matter what the wheels will be black or dark argent.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/jadetorino.jpg

Once the chassis is done I'll start a build thread.

[torino420]

Look forward to the progress on your car. Mine was that color originally and that is one of my few choices when it gets re painted. That fastback looks sweet in that color.

Wheel choice is tough, I lost a lot of sleep when choosing mine. I'm sure whatever you choose will look killer!

Good luck on the next phase in your build.

[FETorino]

Look forward to the progress on your car. Mine was that color originally and that is one of my few choices when it gets re painted. That fastback looks sweet in that color.

Wheel choice is tough, I lost a lot of sleep when choosing mine. I'm sure whatever you choose will look killer!

Good luck on the next phase in your build.

Hey look I got moved to project updates. Holy crap.

Thanks Jason. I'm partial to the color. If my car looked as clean as yours I'd have a hard time justifying paint. I remember when you were choosing your wheels. I think I may have weighed in on your thread. Wheel can really make or break a car, and the bank$$$$$$.

I'm thinking Intros.........

[camcojb]

Hey look I got moved to project updates. Holy crap.



seemed right to me. A lot of the intro threads turn into project builds so they get moved. More traffic here.

I can move it back if you like. Great car.

[TAC]

Well thats cool. There is a few of us Torino guys here. Is RS doing a full chassis or just the susp. ?
How about a few pics of your Bronco, I have a 69 Torino and early Bronco also.

[FETorino]

Well thats cool. There is a few of us Torino guys here. Is RS doing a full chassis or just the susp. ?
How about a few pics of your Bronco, I have a 69 Torino and early Bronco also.

Yes there are some wild Torino builds out there. I looked at this one today at the roadster show.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.208118185867304.56806.197215866957536

The plan is for them to do a full chassis for me. I was running an RRS strut setup and stambar sway bar up front and leafs with a FaysII watts link and caltracks out back. I needed to tie the subframe together and wanted to improve the ride out back and replace teh crappy stock power steering setup. Looked at doing a few things and decided on a full chassis. They just got it to the shop last week so we'll see what they come up with.

Yes the Bronco I built for my wife. That also stalled my Torino. I still have some stuff to do on that. She loves it though.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/cherylsride.jpg

Plenty of us Bronco nuts out there

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/index.php

[FETorino]

seemed right to me. A lot of the intro threads turn into project builds so they get moved. More traffic here.

I can move it back if you like. Great car.

Thanks. I just need to get some progress worthy of posting.

[FETorino]

Phil and the guys at the RS started on the chassis of my Torino this week. I better start planning a road trip to pick it up. That day will be here soon when I'm back to wrenching on it.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/chassismock.jpg

[FETorino]

Glad someone with talent is doing the fab work on my car this time.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/testfit.jpg

[Flash68]

Killer car man... and love that motor! :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Nice car its going to be a sweet ride. I like those early Bronco's it looks nice.

[Matt@BOS]

I'm going to be watching this one! Hope to see it around SoCal when it is roadworthy. There really aren't enough pro touring Fords around here.

Matt

[FETorino]

Killer car man... and love that motor! :thumbsup:

Thanks 427 side oiler that Old school hp that won LeMans in 66 & 67 and Daytona in 67. Plus a whole bunch of NASCAR NHRA and other races in many different forms. I chose the tunnelport since they used them in the Torino in NASCAR

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/ports.jpg

Nice car its going to be a sweet ride. I like those early Bronco's it looks nice.

Some day.... some day.... getting closer. Yea I love the Bronco but its my wife's. Building it delayed working on the Torino but oh well what my baby wants she gets. I may paint it one day but if I make it too nice she won't use it.

I'm going to be watching this one! Hope to see it around SoCal when it is roadworthy. There really aren't enough pro touring Fords around here.

Matt

You will. I'm building it to beat on it. It will be able to cruise on pump gas so it will see some street miles also. I plan on RTTC and open track days and eventually a silver state classic run. The internals on the motor are all quality stuff. From T&D rockers down to the Crower billet steel crank and rods no skimping on parts. The peak hp target is at 6200 so she should live long and be streetable.

[coolwelder62]

Awesome build.:thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Looks like one hell of a game plan to me. Us old school guys have to stick together. :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Looks like one hell of a game plan to me. Us old school guys have to stick together. :thumbsup:

Mano y mano, BBC vs BBF. :D

Yes son they call that a Dominator.... It's a carb.... all cars used to have them. No there isn't any electronic engine management system... Yes it's crude but it hauls ass....

Hopefully one day you can embarrass me at the track.:thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

I'm tired of beating up on all them LS engines anyway. :lol:

How much does that block way? Sounds like you are running a 4.310 bore? I'll be interested to see what you come with for compression and cam specs. Make sure you put a road race pan on that baby and an oil cooler. You are going to make some HEAT road racing that big block.:D When is the engine scheduled for completion?

[FETorino]

I'm tired of beating up on all them LS engines anyway. :lol:

How much does that block way? Sounds like you are running a 4.310 bore? I'll be interested to see what you come with for compression and cam specs. Make sure you put a road race pan on that baby and an oil cooler. You are going to make some HEAT road racing that big block.:D When is the engine scheduled for completion?

The motor is done except for the oil pan and intake. I am waiting on the RS to confirm some chassis measurements before I pull the trigger on an Aviad dry sump pan. The block is under 115lbs.

Basic engine specs.

Cast iron TP heads by Blair Patrick the intake flows @ 173 @ .200 and hits 343 by .700. Not super huge but the avg number is pretty dam good. the exhaust is the weak point but some step headers will help it out there.

Plug adapter to run the late model style 14mm plugs and put the electrode closer to the center of the combustion chamber.

T&D rocker set up and custom Smith pushrods.

Robert Pond Al block, sidoiler copy with billet interference main caps and improved head studs and cross bolts.

Crower steel crank and 6.70 Crower rods with BBC journals.

Custom CP pistons zero deck height.

Custom ground solid roller. I don't have the specs in front of me but around 260/272 @ .050 with just over .600 lift. Crower lifters.

Aviad 4 stage dry sump oil system. I will probably run a cooler on teh return from the tank.

I have two intakes to choose from. I will dyno it with both. A single plane tunnelport dominator flange intake from the NASCAR program with a 1050 2 stage Holley Dominator or a single plane tunnelport 2x4 intake with a set of 660 Holley centersquirters.

Fired of by an MSD distributor and digital 6 box.

Blair builds FE (428/427 based) SS and Stockers for class drags which he has been a record holder in. He had a 511 with 13 to 1 and high riser heads with dual fours pull 854hp and 753 tq last month on the dyno. My heads have better avg intake flow but give up some on the ex than that mill. 700hp for mine isn't a stretch.

[Flash68]

^^ Now this is the type of motor I enjoy reading about. :thumbsup:

Hurry up and finish it.

[torino420]

Can't wait to see it done, that's going to be one bad FE!
What kind of time frame you looking at before getting the car back with the new chassis?

[GregWeld]

I love a Torino with Intros!


:cheers: :woot:

[FETorino]

Can't wait to see it done, that's going to be one bad FE!
What kind of time frame you looking at before getting the car back with the new chassis?

You know the chassis is your fault. After your 4 link install I really started thinking about the logic of a 700hp motor and a unibody trying to round a corner.:thumbsup:

Maybe May? I plan on having the motor on the dyno in May. Lot to do once I get the pieces back home.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rearrail.jpg


I love a Torino with Intros!


:cheers: :woot:


Well as much as they would be my first choice, I mean we know they can make any car special :thumbsup: ; Goolsby has worked out a build theme with Phil that includes airjackers and slapper bars......:D I need to look at some polished slots.

Maybe I'll use the Intros on my Pacer.:rofl:

[FETorino]

^^ Now this is the type of motor I enjoy reading about. :thumbsup:

Hurry up and finish it.

Thanks. Trust me I wish it was done yesterday. I don't have anything against the new stuff but part of the lure of these old cars are the motors be it a 426 hemi, 440 wedge, Pontiac 455, chevy 427 or my little FE. Something about the sound of a NA big inch v8 coming out of a corner just seems right. :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

FE - big time props for your vision and build plan. Im looking forward to seeing this monster coming out of a corner under full throttle ...:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Basic engine specs.

Cast iron TP heads by Blair Patrick the intake flows @ 173 @ .200 and hits 343 by .700. Not super huge but the avg number is pretty dam good. the exhaust is the weak point but some step headers will help it out there.



Dig these bad boys too. :thumbsup:

Saw you went with a cast iron TP head.

Does anyone (besides Dove) cast an aluminum TP head?

[Vegas69]

You ain't playin...:D

The only thing I'd say is that cam is a little knarly for low rpm cruising in overdrive. I run a 252/260 @ .050. 110 LSA Good low end torque but it pulls to 6800 no problemo. Peak power at 6200.

[EBMC]

Having had a 428 Mach 1 in high school, I'll always have a soft spot for FE motors. I'm looking forward to seeing this car come together:thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Dig these bad boys too. :thumbsup:

Saw you went with a cast iron TP head.

Does anyone (besides Dove) cast an aluminum TP head?

Ford made some AL TP castings but good luck finding them and have a pile of $$ ready.

Two companies make AL SOHC heads and Blue thunder, Pond, Shelby, Edelbrock, Dove all cast Med riser style heads but only Dove does the TP. Plan on a lot of epoxy with the Dove stuff.:mad:

The Iron castings I got were really nice and the guy had the Dominator intake so I jumped on them. If I wanted to drop a bunch more $$ on filling the floors of the exhaust I could be looking at a 800+hp mill. At some point I needed to say the motor was enough and put the cash into the chassis.


FE - big time props for your vision and build plan. Im looking forward to seeing this monster coming out of a corner under full throttle ...:thumbsup:

Thanks Ron. :thumbsup: I really appreciate the kind words about my ugly duckling. I was at Fab Fords @ Knotts today, 1800 cars, half of them mutangs and a total of three Torino fastbacks.


Having had a 428 Mach 1 in high school, I'll always have a soft spot for FE motors. I'm looking forward to seeing this car come together:thumbsup:


And that Mach you built a couple years ago is beautiful.:hail: In HS back in the 80s I had a 69 Firebird with Herb adams bars, Global West arms,WS^ steering box, 16x8 Ronals with Gatorbacks and a Poncho with a muncie. Torquey motor just like the FE super fun.

You ain't playin...:D

The only thing I'd say is that cam is a little knarly for low rpm cruising in overdrive. I run a 252/260 @ .050. 110 LSA Good low end torque but it pulls to 6800 no problemo. Peak power at 6200.

Sounds knarly until you add in the CI. I think it will be ok. What the hell if it doesn't the rpm I'll speed up to 90 or drop into 5th @ .82:D :woot:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Ford made some AL TP castings but good luck finding them and have a pile of $$ ready.

Two companies make AL SOHC heads and Blue thunder, Pond, Shelby, Edelbrock, Dove all cast Med riser style heads but only Dove does the TP. Plan on a lot of epoxy with the Dove stuff.



Agreed.

I wouldn't take Dove heads even if they were given to me.

[FETorino]

Agreed.

I wouldn't take Dove heads even if they were given to me.

If you like FEs check out Jay Browns site. He won drag week a couple times with some FEs.

http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=354.90

Almost 900hp out of a NA 519 cammer. that is serious. His 545 Highriser will be close to 1000hp NA:woot:

[fleetus macmullitz]

If you like FEs check out Jay Browns site. He won drag week a couple times with some FEs.

http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=354.90

Almost 900hp out of a NA 519 cammer. that is serious. His 545 Highriser will be close to 1000hp NA:woot:

Thanks for the link, I'll check it out.

I think cammers are my favorite motor. Along with a few other million folks, huh? :D

I'd put one in one that looks like this. :cool:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Mustangs/68lw.jpg

[FETorino]

Thanks for the link, I'll check it out.

I think cammers are my favorite motor. Along with a few other million folks, huh? :D

I'd put one in one that looks like this. :cool:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Mustangs/68lw.jpg

Ah but when I see that I don't think sleeper I think 68 428cj NHRA monster.

Jay put his in this boat. http://fepower.net/Drag%20Week/dw09.html Doesn't look like a 9 sec street car.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Ah but when I see that I don't think sleeper I think 68 428cj NHRA monster.

Oh I know. :thumbsup:

Side note: tough enough trying to find pics of one, much less buy one. :)

You may have seen that crappy shell that sold for over $100K?

Not many left out of the 50 NHRA factory racers.

[FETorino]

I got a progress picture today that really has me motivated. :thumbsup:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/chass.jpg

For anyone who likes the old school stuff here is the dual four intake I bought to try out. :D

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/2x4tp.jpg

[Flash68]

Is this thing moving slower than my barely moving junk? :unibrow:

[FETorino]

Is this thing moving slower than my barely moving junk? :unibrow:

Yea it seems that way doesn't it. The guys at RS are making lots of progress on the chassis. The motor will be on the dyno soon. And a few more surprises in the works.

http://www.roadstershop.com/current-projects/rob-s-1969-torino

I did have sense enough to abandon this.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/cantonpan.jpg

[Flash68]

What kinda car is that again? It looks pretty big and slow to me. :rofl:

[Vegas69]

What do you expect the curb weight to be?

[FETorino]

What kinda car is that again? It looks pretty big and slow to me. :rofl:

I know, I know just another Torino build, you see em every day. :lol:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/nascar5.jpg http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/nascar4.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/nascar3.jpghttp://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/nascar_69cutuaway.jpg

[FETorino]

What do you expect the curb weight to be?

Stock weight with the FE was 3537 lbs. AL radiator, block, intake and water pump put my motor at the SB weight of 3200 lbs or less. Then I have to add back some weight for the full frame chassis.

Long story short. I'll know when I weigh it. :willy:

[Flash68]

That doesn't sound too bad at all actually. You doing a cage? Full?

[FETorino]

That doesn't sound too bad at all actually. You doing a cage? Full?

Yes. The new chassis intrudes into the stock floor behind the front seats in the passenger foot well. Phil and the boys are adding a tie in point for the main hoop on the chassis at that point.

I haven't decided wether I'm doing a full cage or just a 4 point.

[Flash68]

Man with that kind of power and chassis I'd go full for sure. RS could do a sweet one you'd barely know is there. :unibrow:

[intocarss]

Is Phil Mandella building your car?

[FETorino]

Is Phil Mandella building your car?

No. The Roadster shop is doing a chassis for me along with minitubbing and some other fab work.

http://www.roadstershop.com/current-projects/rob-s-1969-torino

Blair Patrick is doing my motor.

I'm the PM, parts chaser and assembler. :willy:

Greg Weld is tasked with wheel choice. :wow:

[intocarss]

Ok cool. Blair for sure knows his stuff

[Vegas69]

It's ligther than I thought. It really just comes down to home much extra stuff you can live without. :unibrow:

[214Chevy]

Congrats on the progress. The frame is looking sweet.:yes: :yes:

[sixnina]

Awesome build even for the blue oval variety.:thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Ok cool. Blair for sure knows his stuff

Yes he does. A thunderbolt with an 890hp high riser of his just sold at Mecum

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/bppower.jpg


It's ligther than I thought. It really just comes down to home much extra stuff you can live without. :unibrow:


It will be plenty heavy by the time its done. :unibrow: That's what the cubes are for to overcome the heft. :D


Congrats on the progress. The frame is looking sweet.:yes: :yes:

I can't take any credit for that it is all the Roadster Shop and their talent. :hail:

Awesome build even for the blue oval variety.:thumbsup:

Yea, it's overkill to put this much effort into a Blue oval just to beat up on the Bowties. :D I probably could have left it stock to get that done. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:cheers:

[Flash68]

^ those carbs looks small. :D

[FETorino]

^ those carbs looks small. :D

Yep that's why he has TWO :unibrow:

[FETorino]

I took a field trip today to drop off some parts and look at some parts.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/speedway.jpg

I dropped my Wilwood rear disc kit off with Frank and Ken so they could finish my housing and get it shipped to the RS shop.

That's mine right there on the rack, yea that one the mod lite.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/speedmyfloater.jpg

I got an education on floaters from the guys while I was there. After touring the shop and seeing their build process I am really happy with the choice to use one of their housings. :D

I also stopped off at Bentfab. Mark has a nice shop and is doing some really nice work up there. :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Very cool and wish I was down the street from a floater expert. :thumbsup:

[legend]

Hey thanks for the links to the drag week write up, really interesting stuff

[Ron in SoCal]

Dude - what time were you there? I walked in right about 12:45, right before Frank goes to lunch...:D

[FETorino]

Dude - what time were you there? I walked in right about 12:45, right before Frank goes to lunch...:D

I left right at 12 and went down to Chatsworth to visit Bentfab.:D I was there about an hour with Ken and then Frank looking at the fixtures, different housing ends, talking seals,axles, bearings and bearing maintenance. Great guys to deal with.

Ken said he'd been running those mod lite ends on every race car of his since he can remember.

[FETorino]

But the psychiatrist still couldn't talk me out of building my Torino Cobra.:D

I figured I'd relax and watch some inspirational videos.

YNXu-g-Fk1Y&feature=related

Then I got professional help to visualize what I think I'm building.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/torino_con2b-3.jpghttp://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/torino_con1-4.jpg

Now I guess I'll just keep throwing $$$ at it. :faint:

[Track Junky]

Love Concept 2B :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Love Concept 2B :thumbsup:

Thanks

I figured you'd like the black wheels. I was waiting for you to suggest I paint it orange.:D

[Roadster Shop]

Rendering looks bad ass! I'm diggin the black wheels as well. We should be able to run the flat hoot with that 427 LS motor.:D

Your bell housing came in today so we can get the motor/trans set in and get the measurements on that oil pan.

[FETorino]

Rendering looks bad ass! I'm diggin the black wheels as well.

Ben can make anything look good. Great guy to deal with.

We should be able to run the flat hoot with that 427 LS motor.:D

:wow: That hurt :P

Your bell housing came in today so we can get the motor/trans set in and get the measurements on that oil pan.

I'm asking for an invoice I want to make sure the quicktime order says FE not LS:D

[BBC71Nova]

I didn't realize a Torino could be so bad ass. Wow.

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/torino_con2b-3.jpghttp://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/torino_con1-4.jpg



Both look great...tough call. :cool:

[Matt@BOS]

Get the Agent 47 Forgelines. They're just the right blend of old and new for that car!

[Flash68]

Love both renderings. :woot:

Get the Agent 47 Forgelines. They're just the right blend of old and new for that car!

That's a great frickin call. :thumbsup:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/A47-Forgeline_lg.jpg

[FETorino]

Get the Agent 47 Forgelines. They're just the right blend of old and new for that car!
Love both renderings. :woot:



That's a great frickin call. :thumbsup:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/A47-Forgeline_lg.jpg

Too bad they only make them in 18" :( otherwise that is what I wanted to run new style old shcool. :D

So the second choice, as of now, :rolleyes: is the GZ3.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/GZ3.jpg

[Flash68]

Are you going for 17's I assume? Please don't tell me 19's... :willy:

[FETorino]

Are you going for 17's I assume? Please don't tell me 19's... :willy:

Compromise brother its PT, not Lemans form over function.:D

Either 18/19 or 19/20 remember this is a big car and without a decent height tire in the rear it just won't look right. Welcome to PT vs full race. More unsprung weight. On the other hand a larger diameter tire does offer a bigger contact patch.

These mock up pics were with a 335 30 20. 28" tall.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/chassismock.jpg

[Flash68]

I forgot your car was a land barge. A bigger wheel definitely works. :D

Lemans? No. Here's what I'm talkin bout Willis. :unibrow:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/31704_1128904078821_1713800667_236183_660655_n.jpg

[FETorino]

I think you meant this

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/1969_Petty_Daytona-postcard_img684.jpghttp://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/1969-nascar-5.jpg

[Flash68]

Same diff. Love those old Torinos. Can you make yours look like that please? :lol:

Why am I talking smack? My car is gonna take about as long as yours to get on the road. :rolleyes:

Add a seat to that bench. :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Both look great...tough call. :cool:

Thanks :D

I didn't realize a Torino could be so bad ass. Wow.

Thanks I think :_paranoid :rofl:

[FETorino]

Phil shot me a picture of my old 390 mocked up in the chassis. We had traded some cad photos and measurements of dry sump pans so Phil could confirm which pan would fit and where it would put my motor in the chassis. Here the motor is moved back and down from stock relative to the body.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/enginemoch.jpg

So I'm sold on going with Bill Daileys billet integrated pan and pump. Monday I'm buying one and having it sent to Phil for final mock up so RS can finish the motor mounts. With his pan the motor can drop close to 2" lower in the chassis. The bottom of this pan is only 1.8" below the pan rail on teh block.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/FECAMMERPHOTO2.jpghttp://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/FECAMMERPHOTO3.jpg

If I haven't said it already Phil and the group at the RS are really a pleasure to deal with.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: In addition to the amazing work they do on every project even a lowly Torino.:D

[Flash68]

Dude. I now have dry sump envy. Thanks.

[torino420]

wow...nice belly shot! :hail:

[Track Junky]

Very impressive :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Dude. I now have dry sump envy. Thanks.
wow...nice belly shot! :hail:Very impressive :thumbsup:

Thanks but I don't own it yet. Not till Monday.:unibrow:

When I drive up to the first event with ugly paint, folding chairs in the interior and no carpet you'll know where I spent my $$:D

Now I want one of these.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/sv1.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Rob...great choice on the pan and oiling! Your bottom side looks....uh, nevermind :_paranoid

Great hanging out today! Way better than a car show :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Rob...great choice on the pan and oiling! Your bottom side looks....uh, nevermind :_paranoid

Great hanging out today! Way better than a car show :thumbsup:

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Yea it was good to meet you and Matt in person. Matt's car is the sheet for shizle even if I can't sit in it.:rofl:

Dick, John and JR were all good peeps. BOS and JR were chocked full of nice cars:wow:

[Ron in SoCal]

Lurch, so you can't fit in every car. That's why you're building you own...:D

(gonna go grab a beer and wait for your witty comeback :lol:)

[FETorino]

Lurch, so you can't fit in every car. That's why you're building you own...:D

(gonna go grab a beer and wait for your witty comeback :lol:)

My long appendages have always been the opposite of a problem:unibrow:

[GregWeld]

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/enginemoch.jpg



I'm happy you've decided to include my name in your project....:lol:

[FETorino]

I'm happy you've decided to include my name in your project....:lol:

You must be kidding, you know better. That is just a mock up for the wet jet. I'm branding the whole car Weld in the same theme as the ridetech car did with their new logo. Intros are doing the etching on the wheels for free. I'm just waiting on Ben to finish the rendering of the logo then it will be everywhere:rofl:

[GregWeld]

You must be kidding, you know better. That is just a mock up for the wet jet. I'm branding the whole car Weld in the same theme as the ridetech car did with their new logo. Intros are doing the etching on the wheels for free. I'm just waiting on Ben to finish the rendering of the logo then it will be everywhere:rofl:



Ah yes..... I remember another build thread on here that did that too!


:cheers:

[FETorino]

Ah yes..... I remember another build thread on here that did that too!


:cheers:


I should ask Dave to change the thread name to 1969 Weld Turin:rofl:

[GoolsbyCustoms]

I'm happy you've decided to include my name in your project....:lol:

I would be careful about welding the motor mount bolts to the motor mounts it will make removing the motor somewhat difficult :lol:

Seriously though I wouldnt do that:rofl:

[FETorino]

I would be careful about welding the motor mount bolts to the motor mounts it will make removing the motor somewhat difficult :lol:

Seriously though I wouldnt do that:rofl:

I don't think that is the intent of the sharpie note. It's not my writing it's someone with a little bit more chassis building talent.

This one's being done right with airjackers and slapper bars not like that Pegasus with all it's billet bling.:rofl: :rofl:

[toddshotrods]

...This one's being done right with airjackers and slapper bars...
I needed all that plus 10" shackles to clear the L60s on my 2nd Gen. :lol:

Nose down, azz up. :unibrow:

[GoolsbyCustoms]

I don't think that is the intent of the sharpie note. It's not my writing it's someone with a little bit more chassis building talent.

This one's being done right with airjackers and slapper bars not like that Pegasus with all it's billet bling.:rofl: :rofl:

Was just joking with you , As far as chassis experience we will see if they can nail that "unique" stance your going for .....that's a dare :lol:

[FETorino]

Was just joking with you , As far as chassis experience we will see if they can nail that "unique" stance your going for .....that's a dare :lol:


You already committed to making it happen on your Pegasus thread.:rofl: :lol: :rofl: :lol: The airjackers and slapper bars were your vision for the car.

Well I just got done with a conference call with Phil and Jeremy and together we have come up with several "unique" ideas for your chassis ......just for you being so "helpful"....... Your welcome in advance:D :D

[FETorino]

Some parts of mine showed up at the RS so they can finish the motor and trans mounts. Phil was nice enough to snap some shots even though he didn't really like the pan:rofl:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/dailey1.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/dailey2.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/dailey3.jpg

[Flash68]

Is that one of those wacky dry sump things? :_paranoid

What's not to like about that pan? :thumbsup:

Maybe he didn't like it because now he can't build you one from scratch... (read: time and materials) :lol:

Kidding, Phil! :D

[Rick D]

Talk about low profile Rob, I don't think that will hag to low!

[Matt@BOS]

That dry sump pan is okay, but I think you should get that other dry sump that has the Ford GT motor attached to it.

Matt

[FETorino]

Is that one of those wacky dry sump things? :_paranoid

What's not to like about that pan? :thumbsup:

Maybe he didn't like it because now he can't build you one from scratch... (read: time and materials) :lol:

Kidding, Phil! :D

Actually he really liked the pan. I think he's bummed that I'll be covering up his work of art chassis and the matching cool pan with a Torino body.:lol: :rofl:

Talk about low profile Rob, I don't think that will hag to low!

1.8" below the pan rail. I think the bellhousing will be an inch or more lower than the pan. It will let the RS guys drop the motor low in the frame. Bummer when that stuff happens huh:unibrow:

That dry sump pan is okay, but I think you should get that other dry sump that has the Ford GT motor attached to it.

Matt

Not a chance young Mustang chopper :D Old School sideoiler power for my land yatch. Are you ready to sell me those Ford seats yet.:unibrow: Since you are cramming an LS in that build some ZR1 seats would make more sense.:D

[Flash68]

Since you are cramming an LS in that build some ZR1 seats would make more sense.:D

:lol: :thumbsup:

[Matt@BOS]

Not a chance young Mustang chopper :D Old School sideoiler power for my land yatch. Are you ready to sell me those Ford seats yet.:unibrow: Since you are cramming an LS in that build some ZR1 seats would make more sense.:D

The way I see it, those seats came out of something fast, and deserve to go back into something equally fast. :lol:

Matt

[FETorino]

The way I see it, those seats came out of something fast, and deserve to go back into something equally fast. :lol:

Matt

So when are you dropping them off? :rofl:

[Matt@BOS]

So when are you dropping them off? :rofl:

When your Torino is as fast as a Ford GT, we'll talk. Better hurry though, there's no way you're getting them once I put them in my car.

Matt

[Ron in SoCal]

1.8" below the pan rail. I think the bellhousing will be an inch or more lower than the pan. It will let the RS guys drop the motor low in the frame. Bummer when that stuff happens huh:unibrow:


Look into this Grasshopper...:cool:

[FETorino]

When your Torino is as fast as a Ford GT, we'll talk. Better hurry though, there's no way you're getting them once I put them in my car.

Matt

Define faster. David Pearson only got to 190mph at Daytona qualifying in 69 so my brick probably won't better the GT on top end even though I have more hp than the GT or Pearson. 1/4 mi drag race maybe.

I'll get nervous about you fitting those seats if you actually make some decisions on drivetrain and suspension for that Camarostang of yours.:D


Look into this Grasshopper...:cool:

The drivetrain will be as low in the frame as it can be, within reason.

[Flash68]

When your Torino is as fast as a Ford GT, we'll talk. Better hurry though, there's no way you're getting them once I put them in my car.

Matt

Define faster.

When the rubber meets the road. A lot of things are fast on paper and on the internet. :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Deleted...

[FETorino]

Deleted...

Ron you can't just delete my thread. Only Dave can do that:lol: :rofl:

When the rubber meets the road. A lot of things are fast on paper and on the internet. :lol:

Especially Camaros:rofl:

[Vegas69]

There is a Ford GT that shows up to most events so you can test your theory. :unibrow:

[FETorino]

There is a Ford GT that shows up to most events so you can test your theory. :unibrow:

My only theory is it will be an exciting car to drive and something a little different. :D

Well Todd you know as well as anyone once I get this thing to the track it will be a long road of tuning to get it "fast".:D

I've chosen some good parts and am working with good people for the base. I'll have plenty of power delivery and a chassis with good geometry to tune.

Spring rates, sway bar rates, shock valving, air pressure, yada yada yada..... There will be a lot of things to sort out. Step one I just need to keep focused on building a running car. :faint:

[Vegas69]

Agreed, get to to the finish line first, then the real work begins. :yes:

[Matt@BOS]

Define faster. David Pearson only got to 190mph at Daytona qualifying in 69 so my brick probably won't better the GT on top end even though I have more hp than the GT or Pearson. 1/4 mi drag race maybe.

I'll get nervous about you fitting those seats if you actually make some decisions on drivetrain and suspension for that Camarostang of yours.:D




The drivetrain will be as low in the frame as it can be, within reason.

I'm ordering part of the suspension next week, I had to wait until BOS's security system was free of bugs and working perfectly because I figured there was a chance a couple of seats might go missing.

Anyway, I'm sure your car will be an exciting ride. I'm sure it will be a handful, but that doesn't mean it will be slow, it just means that it will be fun to drive at any speed.


Matt

[Flash68]

My only theory is it will be an exciting car to drive and something a little different. :D



Now that sounds like a little backtracking to me. :D

Just get it done so I can drive it. :lol:

[Track Junky]

Gone for a week and still no progress.....once a Ford always a Ford.....slooooooooow :lol:

[FETorino]

Gone for a week and still no progress.....once a Ford always a Ford.....slooooooooow :lol:

:lol: Actually I thin the RS is done with the chassis other than the motor mounts. I just don't have any pictures of it yet. But yes progress is slow:D

[67zo6Camaro]

But the psychiatrist still couldn't talk me out of building my Torino Cobra.:D

I figured I'd relax and watch some inspirational videos.

YNXu-g-Fk1Y&feature=related

Then I got professional help to visualize what I think I'm building.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/torino_con2b-3.jpghttp://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/torino_con1-4.jpg

Now I guess I'll just keep throwing $$$ at it. :faint:

Ok, now I get it. Was trying to picture what a big fastback would look like in the PT them. Im on board. Liking it. lol. Just a poke as you just left my house full of Bench Racing. Nice meeting you in person. :cheers:

[FETorino]

Hm no progress:( just some shiny parts to look at:D

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/wilwood.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/wildo.jpg

[Track Junky]

lookin' good Rob :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

new parts are Good!

[Flash68]

I'm a little disappointed this didn't get the 12 piston Wilwoods. :unibrow:

[Matt@BOS]

I'm a little disappointed this didn't get the 12 piston Wilwoods. :unibrow:

Maybe he got those big ones that are designed for trucks for the front?

Matt

[Rick D]

Rob how come no 6 piston?? Even Dave has 6 pistons now :lol:

[torino420]

Christmas in July, always love new parts. Looking good Rob, look forward to more progress updates.

[Ron in SoCal]

So that's what was in those boxes! :lol: Oh, and 14 pages?

:ttiwop:

[FETorino]

Ok, now I get it. Was trying to picture what a big fastback would look like in the PT them. Im on board. Liking it. lol. Just a poke as you just left my house full of Bench Racing. Nice meeting you in person. :cheers:

Glad you like the concept. If it was good enough for Richard Petty at Riverside it should be good enough for me at RTTC

lookin' good Rob :thumbsup:

new parts are Good!

Christmas in July, always love new parts. Looking good Rob, look forward to more progress updates.


Thanks the new Wilwoods are a work of art JMO.

It's always like Christmas :D as it seems like I'm always buying parts. Unfortunately Santa hasn't been forking out the cash.:(

Wayne. Sorry I missed you at C&C today hope I hope it was a good showing.


I'm a little disappointed this didn't get the 12 piston Wilwoods. :unibrow:

Maybe he got those big ones that are designed for trucks for the front?

Matt

I can't hope to compete with the brake bling Dave scored a deal on. I'll just have to settle for this small stuff:lol:

So you're calling my Torino a truck? OK As RS and Summers & Sons showed trucks are really fast:unibrow:

Rob how come no 6 piston?? Even Dave has 6 pistons now :lol:

Silly rabbit these are for the rears.:D I had a rear set up for a non floater and Mike at Wilwood was a huge help in working to get Speedway the right parts to use my stuff on the new floater. The new calipers are pretty cool with an internal crossover passage that eliminates the exterior stainless tubing.

The front will get matching 6 piston calipers with 14" rotors all the way around (yes 14 is overkill and yes in addition to my 19 or 20" rear wheels I know I'm adding unneeded unsprung weight)

So that's what was in those boxes! :lol: Oh, and 14 pages?

:ttiwop:

So after seeing your car (pile of parts) :wow: I already have a parts inferiority complex and now you point I only have a 14 page build thread? That hurts:lol:

I'm gonna bet I have a running car before I hit 100 posts:P :rofl:

[waynieZ]

No problem Bryan. There were quite a few exotics to see.

[Matt@BOS]

No problem Bryan. There were quite a few exotics to see.

Wayne, I'm not sure if you tried to call or not, but also sorry I missed you there yesterday. I got there early and took off early to head back south to stop by HRE. Hopefully we have time to meet up another time,

Matt

p.s. Rob, sorry for hijacking your thread.

[FETorino]

p.s. Rob, sorry for hijacking your thread.

No worries I'm gonna owe you big time when you hook me up with those GT seats.:rofl:

[FETorino]

Phil and Chris sent me some progress pics.

This is my dirty old 390 sitting in the chassis but dimensionally it's identical to my AL Pond side oiler. It's sitting nice and low and back thanks to that shiney low profile Dailey dry sump.
The Wilwood 4 piston calipers and 14" rotors will look better when they are bolted to that Speedway mod-lite floater.
It's getting closer.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rsch8.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rsch2.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rsch7.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rsch5.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks sick Dog. :thumbsup: Do the frame rails extend out to the rockers on your love boat? :D

[214Chevy]

Sweet frame bro!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: What color are you powdercoating it?

[Roadster Shop]

Looks sick Dog. :thumbsup: Do the frame rails extend out to the rockers on your love boat? :D

The frame rails do extend all the way out to both port and starboard rocker panels. :unibrow:

The design of the floor allowed us to give the car/boat a wide platform with out a lot of modification to the original floor. We are going to be making mounts to tie in a roll cage to the frame rails as well which will give it much more strength than just going to the floor.

[GrabberGT]

I know its pretty simple, but there's just something about that rear sway bar that I really like. What can I say... I'm easy.

[FETorino]

Looks sick Dog. :thumbsup: Do the frame rails extend out to the rockers on your love boat? :D

I can feeel the love:D

The frame rails do extend all the way out to both port and starboard rocker panels. :unibrow:

The design of the floor allowed us to give the car/boat a wide platform with out a lot of modification to the original floor. We are going to be making mounts to tie in a roll cage to the frame rails as well which will give it much more strength than just going to the floor.

I live on the coast for a reason. A boat make sense for a waterbound creature such as myself. My gills would dry out if I was inland like you guys:rofl:

I have a Mansion and a Yatch

7MhFft-fefM

[FETorino]

Sweet frame bro!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: What color are you powdercoating it?

I think I'll paint it. Probably just satin black.:rolleyes:

[Matt@BOS]

I think I'll paint it. Probably just satin black.:rolleyes:

You should powder coat it black. Painting the frame just isn't befitting of a car that could potentially have seats from a Ford GT.

I like the durability of powder coating, and having it done in black means it is easy to touch up with black paint without noticing very much. You know, for when you decide to weld some little bracket on at the last minute.

Matt

[INTMD8]

Looks awesome! Scrolling through the pics I thought, "that really looks like a Roadster Shop chassis", and there it is :yes:

[waynieZ]

That is gorgeous !!!!!!!:wow:

[Flash68]

Man that's almost too pretty to beat the living shiat out of. :D

[FETorino]

Looks awesome! Scrolling through the pics I thought, "that really looks like a Roadster Shop chassis", and there it is :yes:

Right back at you thanks:thumbsup:

I know its pretty simple, but there's just something about that rear sway bar that I really like. What can I say... I'm easy.

I hear ya. I like the little details also.:D

That is gorgeous !!!!!!!:wow:

Whish I could take credit but t is the RS guys work and I agree. I could take credit for the roll bar pads... I asked for those.

Man that's almost too pretty to beat the living shiat out of. :D

Really? You see something that hot and just don't want to ride it like a bucking bronco:_paranoid

[FETorino]

Somebody is working on my car. Phil shot me some pics today. They are making some custom new torque boxes to mount the body to the frame. Of course they found some rust in a floorpan so I need to have some additional metal work done.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rstorquebox.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rsunderTor.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rsundertr.jpg

Speaking of rust look how good that gas tank looks next to the chassis:rofl:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rsundert.jpg

[BBC71Nova]

Looking good. Very jealous of that frame. I was checking a couple out at Goolsby Customs a couple weeks back. Man they are super nice chassis.

[GregWeld]

Looking good Rob! Some Intros on that bad boy and you got yourself a real nice ride!


Hi Phil! Thanks for taking my call the other day....

:D

[FETorino]

Looking good Rob! Some Intros on that bad boy and you got yourself a real nice ride!


:D

I went with a Chevy bolt pattern hopping you'd donate yours from the bubbletop. Hence the branding on the chassis.:_paranoid

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/sponsor.jpg


Looking good. Very jealous of that frame. I was checking a couple out at Goolsby Customs a couple weeks back. Man they are super nice chassis.

Yea after seeing one in person it wasn't a hard decision to have them build one. You couldn't go wrong with an RS chassis and Goolsby do the car for you.

[GregWeld]

I went with a Chevy bolt pattern hopping you'd donate yours from the bubbletop. Hence the branding on the chassis.



That's a shame 'cause those are 5 on 4.5


:lol:

[FETorino]

That's a shame 'cause those are 5 on 4.5


:lol:

That's the breaks, I guess INTROS on my ride just weren't meant to be. I'll have to settle for Forgelines:rofl:

[INTMD8]

Ok, can someone give me the back story on all the Intro comments? Did they make Greg a set of 24" Hello Kitty wheels or something? :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Ok, can someone give me the back story on all the Intro comments? Did they make Greg a set of 24" Hello Kitty wheels or something? :unibrow:

The '62 Bubbletop build at Ironworks has a "roller" set of Intros on it - that Rodger (Ironworks) and Kenny Davis have been going on about for a couple years -- then when Torino saw them - he started busting my azz about 'em - and it's just been going back and forth. Every time he says something about them it makes me laugh - and I'm sure - vice versa...

[FETorino]

Its not as fun when you explain it that way DB Cooper:D To get back on track I'd like to Intro the latest pics from RS

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rst8.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rst3.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rst.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rst2.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rst4.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rst9.jpg

[Track Junky]

Now were talkin'!! :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Sick, really digging that sway bar set up. :thumbsup:

[GrabberGT]

Sick, really digging that sway bar set up. :thumbsup:

Hah!... Im not the only one. :_paranoid

[waynieZ]

The more pictures the more I'm loving it!

[INTMD8]

Chassis is looking great!

I was driving a twin turbo 65 Chevelle today after turning up the boost on the dyno and it really does drive and handle awesome with the RS chassis, you will love it.

735rwhp was too much for the 3rd gear clutch pack however :(

[torino420]

Looks killer Rob!

[Flash68]

Lookin good Rusty. :D

[DFRESH]

Dude, that is insane. I just ran across your build. What did you decide on wheel/tire sizes? That pic of the 335/20 and the way the car sat over it is wicked. Of course I am biased, but I hope you choose that path as the stance of the rear in that pic is more than outstanding.

Are you deep in Malibu or further south? Love the bugs bunny cartoon--I forgot all about that one. Classic.

Wanda Dub

[Ron in SoCal]

Circa 2007:

I am building a 69 Torino. This is an original 390 4 speed car. Cool car to begin with but it needed to be stepped up a notch.

Here is where I am so far.

Engine

390 ported stock heads with oversize valves Ford aluminum PI intake and Factory CJ Holley 735 carb. Billet MSD distributor triggering an MSD digital 6 CD box through an MSD blaster coil and wires. Solid lifter cam research cam 230/236 @ .050 with 560 lift and matching springs and retainers, double roller timing chain, Precision oil pumps rockers, stands and shafts and smith pushrods. Percision oil Pumps blueprinted high volume oil pump and billet pump drive shaft. Canton T road race baffeled pan. Stock 11 to 1 shortblock for now. I have FPA headers waiting in the garage and plan on having Spintech install a side exit 2.5" exhaust with X crossover.

Trans

Currently I have the stock close ratio toplader in the car but I have a TKO 600, Mcleod aluminum flywheel, driveline specialties Kevlar clutch sitting in the garage.

Differential

Factory Ford nine inch with a Detroit locker and 3.70 gears.

Front suspension

RRS Koni coilover strut conversion with 12" discs with PBR dual piston calipers. TCP strut rods and Opentracker racing Road race lower control arms. Stambar adjustable 1" front sway bar.

Rear suspension

Rebuilt and rearched stock leafs with Koni red shocks. Caltracks low profile underside bars. Solid front spring eye bushings and urethane rear bushings. 11" RRS rear disc brakes with single piston PBR calipers. I have spoke with FAYs2 about building me a WATTS link for my rear. It is on it's way.

Stock power brake booster with a Willwood aluminum 1.125 master and all new stainless brake lines.

The car sits 2" lower in the rear and 3" lower in the front and rides on some custom Elaisian wheels. 17x8 front with 245/45/17 Firestone Firehawks and 17x9.5 rear with 285/40/17 Firestones.

I'm swapping a 3g 130 amp alternator in this weekend and then working on designing some subframe connectors. When I done sorting out the suspension and driveline I want to paint the car the original Jade Black color but will still do the hood and taillight panel in the flat black (I sprayed them that way as an experiment for the look).

Still a long way to go but I'm getting there.

Yo Rob. How are those 17s w leafs workin out for ya?.. :lol: :cheers:

[FETorino]

Now were talkin'!! :thumbsup:
The more pictures the more I'm loving it!

Sick, really digging that sway bar set up. :thumbsup:Hah!... Im not the only one. :_paranoid

Looks killer Rob!

At this point other than the idea of building the car and choosing the parts RS deserves the credit.

Chassis is looking great!

I was driving a twin turbo 65 Chevelle today after turning up the boost on the dyno and it really does drive and handle awesome with the RS chassis, you will love it.

735rwhp was too much for the 3rd gear clutch pack however :(

Nice to hear they drive as good as they look. I hope my RST twin disc holds up to the 700hp we are estimating for my TP.

[FETorino]

Lookin good Rusty. :D

I'm glad you can still appreciate a project lacking travertine.:D


Circa 2007:



Yo Rob. How are those 17s w leafs workin out for ya?.. :lol: :cheers:

About the same as your flywheels.:rofl:

:cheers:

[Tom.A]

Looking real good Rob:thumbsup: Bet you can't wait to get it back home

[FETorino]

Looking real good Rob:thumbsup: Bet you can't wait to get it back home

Tom, thanks and yes saying I'm anxious to get to work on it is an understatement.:unibrow:

Dude, that is insane. I just ran across your build. What did you decide on wheel/tire sizes? That pic of the 335/20 and the way the car sat over it is wicked. Of course I am biased, but I hope you choose that path as the stance of the rear in that pic is more than outstanding.

Are you deep in Malibu or further south? Love the bugs bunny cartoon--I forgot all about that one. Classic.

Wanda Dub

Thanks.:thumbsup: I am doing a 18/19 or 19/20 combo. The chassis and stance is built around that size tire or close. I like the look of the 335 20 in the rear for sure. I just don't want the fronts to look to rollerskate in comparison. I'd like to get at lest a 285 width (preferably larger) tire up front and 26.5 tall. If I can get a tall enough front tire the 28" tall 20s will be in the rear. Otherwise I may go with the 27" tall 335 or 345 19.

One advantage to the 18/19 combo (besides unsprung weight) is the tire availability due to it being the Viper sizing.

I'm further south in Orange. Trestles not Malibu for me.:D

[INTMD8]

I hope my RST twin disc holds up to the 700hp we are estimating for my TP.

RST should be perfect for 700hp. We install a lot of those and also the RXT, it's a nice driving clutch. :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

RST for street, RXT for track.

[67zo6Camaro]

Its not as fun when you explain it that way DB Cooper:D To get back on track I'd like to Intro the latest pics from RS

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rst8.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rst3.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rst.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rst2.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rst4.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rst9.jpg

Awsome, more pix please. lol

[67zo6Camaro]

RST for street, RXT for track.

I have an RST setup now in my hands. Very nice unit.... If you have the right flywheel!:rofl:

Sorry Ron, I could not resist.

[Ron in SoCal]

I have an RST setup now in my hands. Very nice unit.... If you have the right flywheel!:rofl:

Sorry Ron, I could not resist.

Or the box to return it! NP Sir...:lol: :cheers:

[FETorino]

Awsome, more pix please. lol

ok

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rstub.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rstub2.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rstub3.jpg

[waynieZ]

:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Deep...in the trunk :unibrow:

[Track Junky]

Lookin' good Rob :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

I still think the Black wheel is the way to go but Bretts 33 Ford made me think of these wheels again.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/torino_con4-3.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/torino_con2b-4.jpg

Of course if I had the dough I would go Intros.

[67zo6Camaro]

I still think the Black wheel is the way to go but Bretts 33 Ford made me think of these wheels again.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/torino_con4-3.jpg

Of course if I had the dough I would go Intros.

Agreed, saw the 33 pics today. Very nice and black would look racy. Have you considered just plain old steelies lol

[Track Junky]

Definitely black wheels :thumbsup:

[INTMD8]

Definitely black wheels :thumbsup:

Agreed. :)

[Flash68]

Have you considered just plain old steelies lol

Winner! :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Have you considered just plain old steelies lol

Nah...;)

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Camaro%20ZL-5%20project/finaltoddchopZL5-1.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Camaro%20ZL-5%20project/quickie-1-1.jpg

[FETorino]

I like the look of that one.

Nah...;)

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Camaro%20ZL-5%20project/finaltoddchopZL5-1.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Camaro%20ZL-5%20project/quickie-1-1.jpg

Tubs are done and so are the floor patches over the new frame rails.


http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rstubs2.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rstubs.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rsrail2.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rsrail.jpg

[DFRESH]

Agreed, saw the 33 pics today. Very nice and black would look racy. Have you considered just plain old steelies lol


I like this look--typically i'd say black--but on yours I really like this look. You can always go back to black---

D

[Track Junky]

Lookin' good Rob. Keep on pluggin!! :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Lookin' good Rob. Keep on pluggin!! :thumbsup:

Its still the RS :thumbsup: plugging away. When the quality of work drops off then you know I'm on it.:rofl:

[waynieZ]

They definitely do some great work! Very nice Rob.

[Matt@BOS]

I still think the Black wheel is the way to go but Bretts 33 Ford made me think of these wheels again.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/torino_con4-3.jpg

Of course if I had the dough I would go Intros.

Rob, I've got a set of six spoke wheels that have been in the works for a while which are just about ready to be cut. Think of a cross between the Forgelines and a set of BRM GT40 style wheels with a few other tweaks!

I'll see if I can dig up a couple of the renders.

Matt

[FETorino]

Rob, I've got a set of six spoke wheels that have been in the works for a while which are just about ready to be cut. Think of a cross between the Forgelines and a set of BRM GT40 style wheels with a few other tweaks!

I'll see if I can dig up a couple of the renders.

Matt


Yep something of that vintage look would be cool.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/brm6_classic.jpg

[Flash68]

6 spokes would be different and those would great on this I think.

Matt, what other skunkworks crap you got going on down there?

[Matt@BOS]

Yep something of that vintage look would be cool.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/brm6_classic.jpg

Just found the files and emailed them to you. The more I look at it, the more I think the only similarity is that both wheels have six spokes. The spokes are basically styled off of the knock-off centers.

[FETorino]

6 spokes would be different and those would great on this I think.

Matt, what other skunkworks crap you got going on down there?

In addition to the six spoke you know what would really make this car:question:

A set of Ford GT seats. :unibrow:

Matt got any of those :rolleyes:

[Matt@BOS]

In addition to the six spoke you know what would really make this car:question:

A set of Ford GT seats. :unibrow:

Matt got any of those :rolleyes:

Haha, you're making these seats out to be like the holy grail. I guess that makes me like the Frenchman at the castle, in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, "I think we've already gots one!"

Dave, you don't want to see my little skunkworks operation. I'd say it is about like your build thread, that is to say, it is a complete wasteland with a couple cool parts tucked away here and there :lol:

Matt

[FETorino]

Haha, you're making these seats out to be like the holy grail. I guess that makes me like the Frenchman at the castle, in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, "I think we've already gots one!"



Matt

Matt I think you meant

"No, now go away or I shall taunt you a second time."

:rofl: :rofl: :cheers:

[FETorino]

I bought this little trinket. I think I will be able to fit it behind the right front wheel in front of the firewall.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/ALMStank.jpg

[badmatt]

very cute dry sump tank! new wheel choice i think is the best choice for this style of car just has that built for speed look.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Looks like ya got 'sumpthin tasty for that big badd Ford. :cool:

[FETorino]

very cute dry sump tank! new wheel choice i think is the best choice for this style of car just has that built for speed look.

I love the GT40 wheel look I just need to find a quality version of it I can afford in 19x10 and 20x12.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/GT_40_wheels_016.jpg

Yep an ALMS tank, it should be a good match for my pan and pump.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/dailey3.jpg

Looks like ya got 'sumpthin tasty for that big badd Ford. :cool:

I can't walk into my spare room without tripping over parts for my FE.:D

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/RSTfly.jpg

[badmatt]

Yep an ALMS tank, it should be a good match for my pan and pump.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/dailey3.jpg





I need so step my game up..

Matty'

[Flash68]

Yep an ALMS tank, it should be a good match for my pan and pump.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/dailey3.jpg




Dang is that thing shallow or what? Looks sweet. :woot:

I remember looking into the reason behind having the dividers in there.... but I don't recall. ?

[badmatt]

Rob, Are you sure about going the SV1 route? there still fairly new to the market and i believe still in the development stage.

why not a "standard" 4500 series from Braswell or BLP?

Matt

[Ron in SoCal]

Dang is that thing shallow or what? Looks sweet. :woot:

I remember looking into the reason behind having the dividers in there.... but I don't recall. ?

Dividers align w the crank to minimize oil splash and act as a standard baffle would. Shallow design helps w scavenging...:thumbsup:

[67XR7]

Its still the RS :thumbsup: plugging away. When the quality of work drops off then you know I'm on it.:rofl:
:rofl:

[Flash68]

Dividers align w the crank to minimize oil splash and act as a standard baffle would. Shallow design helps w scavenging...:thumbsup:

I just remember when telling one of the well known oil pan makers about my application they said to not use those big dividers. Those were intended for high speed Nascar oval track applications or something like that.

Are you saying shallow is preferred? That's not my understanding but could be wrong. I always thought shallow was simply for clearance reasons.

[Ron in SoCal]

Not sure but that looks like the Dailey set up? RobFE will jump in soon enough. :unibrow: Every vendor takes a different approach along w the pump pick up design. Rob's pan looks similar to what ARE sells for LS motors and that's where my comment came from.

[FETorino]

More progress

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rstrunk.jpg


Rob, Are you sure about going the SV1 route? there still fairly new to the market and i believe still in the development stage.

why not a "standard" 4500 series from Braswell or BLP?

Matt

Matt

I already have a Holley list 8082 1050 2circuit Dominator and a set of Quickfuel metering blocks with replaceable emulsion jets so that is what I will start with.

The SV1 has been out for a while and is a proven product. I had contacted Prosystems and he recommended a 1050 and maybe an SV1 depending on a complete set of engine specs. Maybe in the future.


I just remember when telling one of the well known oil pan makers about my application they said to not use those big dividers. Those were intended for high speed Nascar oval track applications or something like that.

Are you saying shallow is preferred? That's not my understanding but could be wrong. I always thought shallow was simply for clearance reasons.

Remember and FE and the copycat LS have deep skirted blocks and crossbolts. A shallow pan on an FE is a deeper pan on a SBC like yours. With regards to pan design you have to trust the guy building the pan knows what he is doing or choose another manufacturer. Bill builds his billet pans to scavenge oil efficiently and create crankcase vacuum. There is no need for a deep pan if the design is efficient and the pump is fed. You don't want oil in the pan you want it recirculated to the bearing surfaces.

[FETorino]

Back on the oiling subject. I plan on running a radiator with heat exchanger in it for my oil cooling. To do this I picked up the following trinket. R C&R filter diverter combo valve. This will let me regulate the level of oil cooling based on need. The oil needs to be 215 deg to prevent moisture buildup but no reason to run much above that. When I get the car back home I'll start laying out the plumbing figure out who is going to build the radiator for me and determine the radiator dimensions.

The scavenging out and pressure in fittings on my pump are AN16 as is the, in and return, on my tank. My pressure out on the pump is AN12 as is the fittings on this remote filter bypass valve combo. I think I may also run an Oberg style filter in the line from the pump to the tank.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/filter.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

^ Sheet that's sweet! 'bout time this thread got rolling :D :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

^ Sheet that's sweet! 'bout time this thread got rolling :D :thumbsup:

Nice Rob. :thumbsup:

When this build is all said and done you might outRon 'The Roninator' :wow:



:woot:

[badmatt]

You get all the cool stuff man!

I wish I was that baller. :(

Matt

[Ron in SoCal]

Nice Rob. :thumbsup:

When this build is all said and done you might outRon 'The Roninator' :wow:

:woot:

With that ALMS tank he already did...:lol:

[fleetus macmullitz]

With that ALMS tank he already did...:lol:

Yeahbutt...your newest, bestest buddy and big toe Brett the Jet is running on a full tank of 110!


:lol:

[FETorino]

Nice Rob. :thumbsup:

When this build is all said and done you might outRon 'The Roninator' :wow:



:woot:

No chance of that, a lot of my stuff is second hand. Look there are a couple scratches on my C&R valve that part would be rejected by QC before making it on Ron's car.:yes:

You get all the cool stuff man!

I wish I was that baller. :(

Matt

:rofl: :rofl: And how much was your intake set up? I wish I was that baller :rolleyes: I read somewhere you were sitting on some top dollar parts.

418 @ .900

Heads that flow that aren't given away. :cool:


^ Sheet that's sweet! 'bout time this thread got rolling :D :thumbsup:


Thanks Ron. Like I said I wish I was on the home stretch like you are and I still have parts envy. My RST doesn't have a gold ring :wow: WTF how is it all your parts are more bling, even when they are the same thing? :D

:cheers:

[Flash68]

Love that C&R piece... I see those when I do my weekly "nascar sbc" or similar search on ebay and always wanted to implement that somehow. You done good. :woot:

[badmatt]

Heads that flow that aren't given away. :cool:



:_paranoid

I know some people that know some people that robbed some people.

a lot of my stuff is used too! best way to look at it if its good enough for nascar its gotta be good for my little street truck deal, right?

Matt

[FETorino]

:_paranoid

I know some people that know some people that robbed some people.

Like I said I wish I was that baller.


a lot of my stuff is used too! best way to look at it if its good enough for nascar its gotta be good for my little street truck deal, right?

Matt

Except if it's a floater then you need a hybrid with C6 parts or you're doomed. :willy:

Bummer is moving forward there aren't many parts I need I am likely to score a deal on so my build will likely slow a bit. I still have a big, big parts, shoping list.

Tremec T56 Magnum close ratio
Tilton Hydro throwout bearing
Custom driveshaft and some other small parts for the trans.
Wheels (probably Forgelines) and Michelins Geeze I need to find a $$ tree for those :wow:
Custom Radiator sized right with heat exchanger
A bunch of high $$ 16an and12an fittings and oil lines.
Shocks for my chassis Ride tech or JRI
A set of 6 piston 14" Willwoods for my front to match up with my rear set up.
Seats :faint:

Yea I know a lot more little nickel and dime stuff just to get it on the track and ugly. Then I have to start saving for Paint and interior.


Love that C&R piece... I see those when I do my weekly "nascar sbc" or similar search on ebay and always wanted to implement that somehow. You done good. :woot:


I like the idea of a packaged cooling system. The ability to control the amount of cooling is needed and the C&R part will get that done. + I needed a remote oil filter anyway and the price was right. :unibrow:

[FETorino]

Somebody got some work done on my car this week. :thumbsup: I just ordered the parts :(

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/ATL1.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/ATL2.jpg

[Flash68]

The new Pro Touring gas tank... love it. :thumbsup:

[badmatt]

The new Pro Touring gas tank... love it. :thumbsup:

The ONLY protouring gas tank!

Matt.

[FETorino]

The new Pro Touring gas tank... love it. :thumbsup:

I didn't even know there was another choice :D

They work, they are safe and a fuel cell fits my theme of homage to the 68/69 Nascar road race car.


The ONLY protouring gas tank!

Matt.

ONLY :thumbsup: :rofl:

:cheers:

[badmatt]

Plumb a dry break style filler into the quarter panel?

Cause if I had quarter panels id so do it..

[FETorino]

Plumb a dry break style filler into the quarter panel?

Cause if I had quarter panels id so do it..

Maybe right in the middle of the tail panel under the stock trim. Hey I have lots of time once I get it drive-able to make the final finishing touch decisions.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/jadetorino7.jpg

[Rick D]

I love that idea Rob look mostly stock and carry a big tank or a stick!! By the way where did you get the tank from? I have been thinking of using one in my build? :thumbsup: So how long before it goes back west?

[Flash68]

I didn't even know there was another choice :D



Well... Fuel Safe is another good choice. :unibrow:

Plumb a dry break style filler into the quarter panel?



:thumbsup:

[FETorino]

I love that idea Rob look mostly stock and carry a big tank or a stick!! By the way where did you get the tank from? I have been thinking of using one in my build? :thumbsup: So how long before it goes back west?


Rick

I looked around and these guys seemed to have the best price and have them in stock. (not the AL can though)

http://pitstopusa.com/i-5064660-atl-sports-cell-22-gallon.html

I wanted to get the AL ATL offers but in the end the extra $$ wasn't worth saving the 4-5 lbs.

[INTMD8]

Bummer is moving forward there aren't many parts I need I am likely to score a deal on so my build will likely slow a bit. I still have a big, big parts, shoping list.



Sounds like we're on the same program! I haven't even wrote a list of what I need to finish because it's easier to not know the reality of it :D

[FETorino]

Sounds like we're on the same program! I haven't even wrote a list of what I need to finish because it's easier to not know the reality of it :D

Don't do it. :( Just keep living the dream that you've spent the majority of the $$ needed to finish. :faint:

I saw your post about EVOD and tires so you're one Big parts purchase ahead of me. :rofl:

SOme progress is being made.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/floor3.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/floor2.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/floor4.jpg

[INTMD8]

Don't do it. :( Just keep living the dream that you've spent the majority of the $$ needed to finish. :faint:


Looking nice!

I know I'm nowhere close to spending what I need to finish, just figuring that if I keep collecting parts and working on it here and there it should get finished some day.

[Matt@BOS]

Looking nice!

I know I'm nowhere close to spending what I need to finish, just figuring that if I keep collecting parts and working on it here and there it should get finished some day.

That's what most of us say, however, after months of "spending responsibly," and buying a little bit here, and a little there, eventually you will cave and start doing whatever you can to get it done. Then you will get it done and spend the next three to six months wondering how your car could consume so much money in so short a period of time, :willy:

Rob, the transmission tunnel is looking good. Are you going to have the Roadster Shop put a 4pt, or similar, cage in the car while it is over there?

Matt

[FETorino]

Rob, the transmission tunnel is looking good. Are you going to have the Roadster Shop put a 4pt, or similar, cage in the car while it is over there?

Matt

I'm still up in the air on the cage decision. I know it will have a 4/5pt cage for sure but maybe more. I'm heading out to check out the car in person and wrap up with RS. Cage is on the list of things to talk about but it isn't a critical path item on my project yet.

[badmatt]

I vote full cage... but thats me. :yes:

Im personally doin just a 6pt bar in mine.

[INTMD8]

I prefer 6pt over a full cage on a car that will be driven on the street. Wouldn't want to bean your melon on a roll bar tube with no helmet (even with padding).

Or you could just drive around wearing a helmet all the time like the Stig :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Looking good Rob.

[67zo6Camaro]

Nice panel work. Custom RS stuff or someones patch panels? Can't wait for this thing to make it's way home so I can see it in person.:)

[Ripped]

Looks good, but I'd advise you to padlock your engine for now. I hear that the FE's go missing these days :lol:

[FETorino]

Looks good, but I'd advise you to padlock your engine for now. I hear that the FE's go missing these days :lol:

Thanks :_paranoid Hmm I may have bought the parts but until it get's off the dyno in one piece it belongs to Blair. I hear the guys in that part of the country re trigger happy. :D I know you need a new block but find your own. :lol: I know somebody who has, or had, a Pond for sale.


Nice panel work. Custom RS stuff or someones patch panels? Can't wait for this thing to make it's way home so I can see it in person.:)

The floor pans were patch panels. It won't be home soon enough. :yes:

Looking good Rob.

Thanks Wayne. My buddy is going in for double hip replacement next month so I'm pulling for you both to be 100% :D

I prefer 6pt over a full cage on a car that will be driven on the street. Wouldn't want to bean your melon on a roll bar tube with no helmet (even with padding).

Or you could just drive around wearing a helmet all the time like the Stig :thumbsup:

My heads pretty hard so maybe it doesn't matter. I may be the Stig's American vegetarian cousin.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/Greenstig.png

I vote full cage... but thats me. :yes:

Im personally doin just a 6pt bar in mine.

Yea but you're BadMatt and BadMatt is just plain crazy racer boy lunatic fringe who listens to him. He runs a fuel cell as a gas tank, a fuel cell in a PT car and he runs an SB2 what a nut :D

:cheers:

[sokoloka]

I'm really excited to see this come together. Looks like awesome progress thus far!

[FETorino]

I'm really excited to see this come together. Looks like awesome progress thus far!

Thanks. That means a lot from a guy who had sense enough to replace egg crates with gills. Sharks don't have egg crates, sharks have gills. :D

[badmatt]

Yea but you're BadMatt and BadMatt is just plain crazy racer boy lunatic fringe who listens to him. He runs a fuel cell as a gas tank, a fuel cell in a PT car and he runs an SB2 what a nut :D

:cheers:

dont know if this a compliment or an insult.... LOL

[Flash68]

Yea but you're BadMatt and BadMatt is just plain crazy racer boy lunatic fringe who listens to him. He runs a fuel cell as a gas tank, a fuel cell in a PT car and he runs an SB2 what a nut :D

:cheers:

dont know if this a compliment or an insult.... LOL

I don't know either but it sounds really good. :D

[FETorino]

I don't know either but it sounds really good. :D

If you have to ask, you probably dream about LS motors :D

[badmatt]

If you have to ask, you probably dream about LS motors :D

ROFL!

[Lenie]

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/torino_con2b-3.jpghttp://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/torino_con1-4.jpg

Now I guess I'll just keep throwing $$$ at it. :faint:[/QUOTE]
It never ends$$$$$$
Love old school.
Bronco's:thumbsup:
Great frame work, beautiful rendering.
I've always liked 18's and 19's but with bigger cars it's hard to tell till there on so buy both sets:unibrow:
I'm not having a caged bird:D
Nice work.

[sokoloka]

Thanks. That means a lot from a guy who had sense enough to replace egg crates with gills. Sharks don't have egg crates, sharks have gills. :D

A man after my own heart! Even if it is a Ford... ;)

[FETorino]

A little closer every day.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rstunnel.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/rstunnel2.jpg

[Spiffav8]

It's looking soooo good!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Nice floors, I need to stop by Rodster Shop and check it out :thumbsup: