68 Camaro with 632 BBC and AME front - update [Archive]

cluxford

02-10-2008, 04:18 PM

First update.....

Pro-street influenced but toned down a bit to stay street legal...

Am in Australia so lots of stuff to get over from the states and has been slow progress (have had the car over 1 year already)

Put in the AME front clip 2 weeks ago, looks amazing and everyone who has seen it agrees the thing is a work of Art....

Mocked up the engine and trans to get ride heights this week.

632 BBC looks awesome in the front and only have 2 issues (oil pan sits on power rack and dizzy hits firewall), both easily overcome without too much effort (smoothing the firewall anyway and will notch the pan or replace the pan if I can find one).

Car is running 17" rims and 330mm discs all round.

325 x 50 on rear and 245 x 45 front. Front wheel is a bit of an issue as it is damn close to fender edge...so will need to work there.

All in all very pleased with look though, will run 4 inch ground clearance all round without airbags.

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Sales@Dutchboys

02-10-2008, 04:26 PM

BAD ASS! 632 :willy:

Paul

ProdigyCustoms

02-10-2008, 04:28 PM

Going to be one badd ass puppy. you guys have to go through a lot more plan review then we do over here. Looks like Lisa has another load of stuff coming your way.

G-Body

02-10-2008, 04:34 PM

Hell yes thats what im talking about that 632 lettering is a nice change from all those red valvue covers that say five oh two and five seventy two

dj3

02-10-2008, 04:47 PM

Not sure how long ago you purchased your motor, but mine came with an MSD dist. with the separate coil. Maybe if you give world a call they will swap you out.

cluxford

02-10-2008, 04:56 PM

Frank, you've had more involvement in this car than anyone else.....ever built a car by remote control ?

Thanks for the heads up on World I will call em...I need to see if the Milodon pan will work better also

Rgds
Chris

MarkM66

02-10-2008, 05:19 PM

Those wheels remind me of the old "Champ 500's." :D

rocketman

02-10-2008, 05:56 PM

I love big cube engines.

awr68

02-10-2008, 06:22 PM

That's an awesome start!!!

ProdigyCustoms

02-10-2008, 07:09 PM

Frank, you've had more involvement in this car than anyone else.....ever built a car by remote control ?

Chris

Actually I building quite few that way, consulting all over the US and the World right now. glad we can help.

As for the distributor, it is a option for the MSD distributor with World. The HEI you got with your engine is a generic and only has a $60 value. Might as well add a MSD Distributor, 6AL Box and Coil to your list with Lisa. We will take care of you. The MSD is a MUCH better set up anyway. Also, since your a bit across the pond, I would suggest getting a spare cap and rotor JUST so you have them if you need it someday since it is not exactly a parts store item.

I hear it is nice over there, maybe I should bring it in my luggage? I need a vacation. We played with Monkeys in Belize, snorkled with Sharks in the Bahamas', if Lisa could hug a Koala bear, she would be gone in the morning!

cluxford

02-10-2008, 07:19 PM

Thanks Frank, yeah add the MSD stuff to the list, just invoice me...was going to do something on ignition anyways.

And yeah come on over, I can hook up Lisa with a Koala cuddle, not many places do it but a few do....

Wait till the car is finished though so you can see your handy work....

cluxford

06-01-2008, 06:55 PM

May 08 update....

Rear tubs in and trunk sheet metal in, and starting to sculpture the full length centre console

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awr68

06-01-2008, 08:56 PM

Looks real nice!! What will you be covering all the tin with?

XcYZ

06-01-2008, 09:10 PM

Awesome! More pics please. :D

cluxford

06-01-2008, 09:26 PM

Interior will be all smoothed and painted...leather seats and carpet only in the foot wells

More pics will follow...haven't taken too many...am back at the shop on Thu

cluxford

08-01-2008, 05:07 AM

July update.....lots more work done on dash and console and started to put in flush mount door handles...coming along nicely

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ProdigyCustoms

08-01-2008, 05:29 AM

Looking killer Chris.

Ricochet

08-01-2008, 09:11 AM

Very nice!! Metal work in the interior looks great! Kepe up the good work. :thumbsup:

cluxford

05-26-2009, 07:31 PM

Latest update. Long update quite a few pics below

Guys working on the Camaro have been flat out. Paint Prep has started.

Front glass is set up for flush fitting. Check out what we have done with the cowl and front guards.

Car will be in high fill next week and flipped over for underside treatment.

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Metal hood liner as well.....

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Gauges in (Dakota Digitals)

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Scoop sitting proudly through the hood

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mexMan

05-26-2009, 08:19 PM

are you sure about the scoop coming out from the hood? in my opinion, it looks a bit ricey, at least if it's not using supercharger, is it? overall I like it, and I can't wait to see it finished, I bet the finished product will kick ass

cluxford

05-26-2009, 08:28 PM

Hard to register it in Oz with a blower. Protrusions out the bonnet cannot be more than 16mm (even this is stretching it), so for now it is running dual quad intake with twin 600 edelbrocks.

Once registered, then I will most likely supercharge and fuel inject it.

I still like the look of a dual quad scoop out the bonnet, like it way way better than a 4" cowl.

70rs

05-27-2009, 11:47 PM

You have a really cool car going together there! That interior is going to be very cool! Keep the updates and pics coming please.:cheers:

cluxford

08-12-2009, 03:57 PM

Couple of updated pics.

Car in primer now.

Off to Trimmer, Auto Electrician and Exhaust for pre-fitting and other pre-paint work.

Paint is now selected PPG Liquid Crystal Vibrance Series. Yellow Pearl

As it sits is it's ride height. 4" clearance. It's damn low.

May put wider meats on the rear, currently 325 x 17 x 45. M&H make a 390 x 40 x 17.

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tones2SS

08-12-2009, 05:14 PM

Just saw this on teamcamaro as well. Nice car.
Can't wait to see some color on her.:cheers:

cluxford

12-16-2009, 12:04 AM

OK some visual updates....

Car was sitting out in the sun today, first time I've seen it outside.

Ride height is too low, chassis is a bee's dick off the ground at about 2 inches, so it will obviously have to come up 2 inches for rego, but I think I will take it back down to 3 inches post rego, cause damn it looks tough that low...question is whether it will clear the shiity road hazards at that height, I strongly suspect it will not !!

No real good shots of the new exhaust as I had trouble even getting my iPhone under the car to snap pics

The rear mufflers will not stay, as mentioned before there are 2 mufflers either side to get it quiet enough for rego, post rego off come the rear 2 and it will be just pipes out the rear

Best pics I could take with iphone under the car

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As she was in the sun, good chance for some other pics, now major changes but good to see her in the light of day

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cluxford

12-16-2009, 12:08 AM

Now the really exciting pics.....

The shop painted up an old falcon guard in the pain we will be painting her...

PPG Vibrance

Oh man I can't tell ya how fricken excited I am, this colour is exactly what I was looking for....

OK to set it up.

The guard has 5 coats of yellow base coat
the rear of the guard has 2 coats of pearl
The front of the guard has 3 coast of pearl
then 2 coats of clear

We will likely run 5 base, 3 pearl, 4 clear, block it, run another 1 or 2 coats of pearl for the "ghost" flames, then more clear

All in all I like it, i love the green and red tinges when the light hits it at different angles, I love the metal flake, and I love the fact that the number of coats actually becomes lighter or darker depending on angle of light. Check out the pics, the front which has 3 coast, is darker than the rear in some shots , and then lighter in other shots at different angles.

Dissapointed we will miss paint before Xmas, just awaiting wheels now before we go to paint...they haven't left the US still being polished as we speak...hopefully they will go out this week

Enjoy...

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Musclerodz

12-16-2009, 11:22 AM

That color should POP in the sunlight!

70rs

12-16-2009, 11:44 AM

Nice choice on the color. That is going to look great!

waynieZ

12-16-2009, 02:31 PM

Wow thats a beautiful color. This is going to be sweet!

tones2SS

12-16-2009, 04:20 PM

That color should POP in the sunlight!

I agree Mike. That color should POP!:thumbsup:

Calibre1

01-01-2010, 09:18 PM

The camaro is going to look amazing.

Who has done the fab work on the car? I am in Aust also, just starting a build on a 67, dse front sub-frame, LS7.

cluxford

01-02-2010, 02:23 AM

Where are you living. I am in Melb. Shop in Croydon called Stylerod is building it.

Pop over to www.usmuscle.com.au

A whole bunch of Camaro and general US Muscle car freaks in Australia. Pretty much 1st Gen Camaro centric but a nice mix of other cars also.

I love the sound of an LS7, in fact if I didn't want blown BBC a LS7 or LS9 would have been next on my list.

I tossed up a DSE versus AME front end, in the end went with the AME as I really like the fabbed look and suits to build and theme of my car better, with fabbed rear (inc custom 4 link). But I have a bunch of DSE stuff on my car, awesome quality and great bunch of guys.

cluxford

01-12-2010, 12:37 AM

OK, so the new Rushforth wheels arrived last week. Wasn't quite happy that the old one filled up the guards enough.

Got down to the shop today, they were open (after the Xmas / New year holidays).

Got down there late, but had a chance to fit up one rear rim before they closed.

Remember key goals:
1. Fill up the guards better than the existing 17x12 325's
2. More modern billet wheel

So remove the old. Oh sh1t can't get the new one on, wont squeeze in, hits the wheel arch

Deflate the tyre. Now we can squeeze it in.

Wow, fits perfect, but rubs on the rear of the wheel arch, front of the arch clears by about a quarter inch, rear rubs, and the top clears but by millimetres.

Now we will have to roll the lip front and top. rear will need to cut the wheel arch and shift it back half to three quarters of an inch. But this is exactly the look I am after, a big fat tyre stuff in filling up the whole wheel arch with the guard over the tyre (ala pro-street - but i keep my ability to have back seats)

Either way, I am loving these, damn they are huge even against the old 17x11 325's.

These pics are with it about where it will sit (diff jacked it , its not sitting on stands)

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Old versus new....

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70rs

01-12-2010, 01:19 PM

I'd say it has pretty much filled in the wheel opening.:wow:

cluxford

04-29-2010, 06:38 AM

Engine bay almost done. Closeout panel now complete. Moved the oil catch cans due to change in closeout panel

Bumpers now smoothed (bolts welded and shaved) also pulled right into the body

Billet grille now on and in place

Only minor things now like filling holes, smoothing engine bay, etc etc before we go to paint.

Also got a 4" Cowl hood for it so will be registered with the single 1050 Dominator and the 4" Cowl. Then that will come off and the tunnel rammed twin 1000 Race Demons will go on. Blower will follow later

Loving the bars, grille and engine bay

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Here is a pic with the tunnel ram on it

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cluxford

06-22-2010, 10:21 PM

We have PAINT !!!!!

Underside stoneguarded on Mon, and painted last night

Interior painting (ie roof liner, dash, console etc) will be later this week

3 coats of base yellow and 4 of pearl, 3 clear

Interior fluro lights don't do a good job of showing the pearl, it looks fricken awesome, oh and way way brighter and much more yellow than I was expecting, she'll be damn bright when in full yellow...but I am stoked, exactly the colour I wanted...

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waynieZ

06-23-2010, 03:28 PM

Wow nice work, it looks great I like the color. You can see some of the pearl on the firewall.

awr68

06-23-2010, 04:28 PM

Looking good! I like the yellow!!

cluxford

07-06-2010, 08:54 PM

This looks way way too good to be 4" off the ground and rarely seen......

Interior fluro lights don't do the colour any justice at all, I seriously can't wait to see it in the pure bright sunshine

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cluxford

07-15-2010, 01:23 AM

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wellis77

07-15-2010, 02:45 AM

That is beautiful!!! Good luck keeping the underside clean... Nice work.

cluxford

07-22-2010, 05:09 PM

Dropped in this morning as I had to drive straight past on the way home from the office.

Sorry for the crappy iPhone pics as I wasn't expecting to be down that way today so didn't have my proper camera.

Inside all painted now.

They primed and blocked the primer 4 times to get it baby smooth before painting. Painting it was hard, had to roll it in the rotisserie on it's side and stand between the console and the firewall

Again interior lights don't show the pearl, but damn it's shiny...and it hasn't even been cleared and wet sanded and cleared again yet

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cluxford

07-26-2010, 10:18 PM

Dash and centre console now in paint...

Re-assembly started will be on wheels later today. Being fully assembled so all the panels can be gapped with full car weight in place

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Look through the rear speaker hole on the rear parcel shelf, you can see the pearl in the paint

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Viperlover

07-26-2010, 10:54 PM

Contrast much? :_paranoid

tones2SS

07-27-2010, 10:09 AM

Looking good man!:thumbsup:

boonedog

07-27-2010, 10:42 AM

that is alot of yellow but it looks bad a$$

waynieZ

07-27-2010, 01:25 PM

Wow it looks greatr!

awr68

07-27-2010, 05:36 PM

Nice! So no roll bar/cage in this one? Seems like a lot of HP not to have one?

cluxford

07-27-2010, 05:42 PM

Nice! So no roll bar/cage in this one? Seems like a lot of HP not to have one?

In oz, moment you go a cage, then can only be registered as a 2 seater...not what I want.

Can also only legally go weld in 6 point

Our modifications laws here suck, new laws they want to bring in are:
1. No lowering or rising more than between 10mm to 50mm
2. No wider or larger rims
3. and way more....

we are a nanny state !!!

cluxford

08-31-2010, 03:31 AM

Latest pics - damn I get a woody looking at these

It will be fully painted this time next week

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same pics but with camera flash "on"

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Short 42 sec video. Sorry for the shakiness, I have a natural shake I have had all my life, and it gets worse when I am in a hurry as I was today (dropped in on way to a meeting)

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tones2SS

08-31-2010, 07:40 AM

Looking good man. That yellow looks good.:thumbsup:

cluxford

09-08-2010, 04:38 AM

Went down to the shop today....no paint (yet)

So more teaser shots....

Problem with perfectionists....they decided to reblock the whole car again, aiming for paint now early next week...

None the less did get some photos

First lot the ghost flames, they mocked up 6

3 panels 2 lots of flames per panel, I only have photos of one panel

the 2 panels I did not get shots of had a gold and magenta pearl, and a blue and a green pearl flicked into the flames

The 1 panel that I did get a photo of (seen below in 2 different angles) was using just more of the same pearl that is being paid n the car anyway, just more coats.

1 of 5 extra coats and the other of 10 extra coats

In this fist pics the flames at the top are 5 extra coats, at the bottom 10 extra

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in this second pic the one on the right hand side is 5 coats, left hand side 10 extra

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I'm going with the 5 extra coats. Nice and subtle and Love how it changes colour with the change of angle, it's either red, green or yellow flames

The other pics are just as the car stands while they block it...

Thought some might like to see it with the 4" cowl it will be registered with. The shop trying to talk me into staying with the 4" cowl...but no way, it comes off when the plates go on....

I seriously love the look of these rear treads damn I love the deep dish of these Rushforth's....

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tones2SS

09-08-2010, 08:02 AM

The ghost flames look good.:thumbsup:

elitecustombody

09-08-2010, 11:34 AM

cluxford

09-08-2010, 02:41 PM

skatinjay27

09-08-2010, 03:02 PM

I don't mean to be rude,and it's your car, but that's way too much yellow IMHO , it just looks like you got a 55 gallon drum of yellow paint dirt cheap or free and went to town with it.And I'd advise not to go with any flames, makes the car even more tacky.

The fab work looks great,and that motor is a monster:thumbsup:

you gotta remember he,s is Australia and i think this type of built is still very much in style there. yeah all the yellow (or whatever color), polished billet and flames are excessive and "tacky" to the types of builds the majority of us are into but when you look at it into comparison to 90s pro-street cars this car invokes all that style and then some! so as far as a pro-street car this car is boss.

cluxford

09-16-2010, 04:27 AM

Well she finally has paint !!!!

painted yesterday in the oven overnight. Cloudy here today which sucks, but managed to wheel it out into the sun during a break in the clouds.

This has NOT been rubbed back yet, this is as it has come off the gun, so it will be much shinier..

These photos do not do the pearl justice, the reds and greens are hard to see. Greens tend to come out more,but the reds are there also just harder to see

Video at the bottom is better to show it off, but again not as good as seeing it in the flesh.

I have to say I am super happy with this, looks fricken awesome, just the colour I was after...

Oh yeah and in the sun, damn it's bright !!!!

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I have a 1 min video that I have tried all day to load up to Youtube and/or Photobucket but keeps failing to load up...not sure why yet, but will try again later to get it up...so just stills for now. The video is way way better

boonedog

09-16-2010, 07:58 AM

lookin good:thumbsup:

tones2SS

09-16-2010, 09:36 AM

Looks good man!
There's no mistaking that car for sure.:thumbsup:

cluxford

09-16-2010, 11:23 AM

LvtK8SHTNGU

skatinjay27

09-16-2010, 05:27 PM

o yeah you can deff. see the pearl on the video! looks f-in awesome!

Stuart Adams

09-16-2010, 08:14 PM

cluxford

11-04-2010, 12:11 AM

Finally back in the country after being away for a while with work...

But good news is some meaningful updates.

Car was finished today at the trimmers.

Inline with the smooth theme of the car everything leather wrapped with no screws or studs.

Rear seat over the tubs, double stitching to accent and a bit more bolstering than the original seat came out with.

3 point inertia reel belts (all brand spanking new out of a VE commodore) built into rear seats.

Love the door trim, if only I could have also had no door handle....

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10861.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10857.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10854.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10853.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10849.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10846.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10844.jpg

Short 1.25 min video (as gives a better overall view of the interior)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3M1eU2b5hg

And just a random pic that really blew me away with the pearl showing through...have I said how much I love this paint !!!
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10850.jpg

We aren't far away now, my accelerator foot is getting itchy :D:D

tones2SS

11-04-2010, 10:13 AM

Looks good. Won't be long now!:thumbsup:

cluxford

11-22-2010, 03:16 AM

OK a couple of major milestones...we are moving rapidly to rego.

First up, car was fired up last week for the first time. I was overseas so wasn't here for it, but popped in today and had em fire it up for me.

30 sec video of BBC awesomeness here (turn it up loud):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZMEoH9HEv4

She won't sit this low when done (as much as I would love it to), at this height the front is about 1 inch from the ground). Looks fricken awesome !!!!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10867.jpg

Also all glass is now in (pics)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10863.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10864.jpg

cowl panel needs a bit of adjustment

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10868.jpg

Bumpers and grille in. Note the bumpers are smoothed and tucked way way into the body.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10869.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10870.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/SDC10871.jpg

And finally just a video of the car, note the plug leads will be tidied up and run under the exhaust, just put in loosely for now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W6VymEuKcE

tones2SS

11-22-2010, 07:12 AM

Looks good. Getting close now.:thumbsup:

cluxford

12-06-2010, 03:31 AM

1st decent drive today on trade plates...drove about 10 Ks

Getting ready for engineer tomorrow

One thing I have to say is that these brakes rock !!! Holy Sh1t it stops...

Drives way better with 17x12 drag radials than the 18x9 with street tyres on it...the 18x9's just want to get sideways every time I breathe on it....

think I'm happy ???

J48K-6G4x08

tones2SS

12-06-2010, 09:22 AM

Very nice. Congrats on the first drive. She sounds good.:thumbsup:

Lenie

12-06-2010, 01:10 PM

You sure that's a 632 your running? In the video, you passed right by a gas station!:lol: :rofl: Very nice build, congratulations.

waynieZ

12-06-2010, 09:14 PM

Great progress. It looks great.

cluxford

12-19-2010, 07:15 PM

It's officially NO longer a "project". Sailed through Vicroads this morning, we are now FULLY registered !!!!!!!

Fan-farking-tastic !!!

Now getting it road ready again, maiden voyage on Thu

Calibre1

12-20-2010, 07:17 AM

Congrats! I'm in Melb for Christmas, hopefully I'll see it out on the road! Enjoy

cluxford

12-28-2010, 10:11 PM

Well it's finally home.

It left the shop Christmas eve.

Here is a short video of me driving it out...

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I have a small number of things to complete. The tunnel ram and twin carbs need to be installed (and new bonnet) had to wait till post rego. Also need to get the front down a bit but collectors too close to ground so may need to do something there.

Now time to hit the road for some summer fun

tones2SS

12-29-2010, 08:05 AM

Very nice. Looks and sounds awesome.
Enjoy.:cheers:

Ron in SoCal

12-29-2010, 11:11 AM

Car looks pure bad a** Chris. Nice job! :thumbsup:

rocketman

12-29-2010, 08:33 PM

nice, looks really good

hannes_slanec

03-02-2011, 01:46 PM

Please, could you tell me the 0-60mph times you run on the STREET with the streettires?

I am not familar with quartermile times.

I am building a TT540 in an 68 Impala with 20" is Rims in the rear.
Around 1000hp on low boost is what I am after.

I go with a Jake´s Rod Shop full perimeter frame and due to this frame I am able to get any width of tires the rear of the car but everybody things I will have only problems wenn accelerating.

I go with an all aluminum BBC that is moved as far back to the firewall as possible,
with a rear mounted radiator,
a fiberglass hood,
and a very good rear end suspension with shockwaves instead of coilovers to get a softer ride for better weight transfer.

Everything heavy like battery, soundsystem and so on will go in the cars back.

You see I will do anything that is possible to get forward bite.

The car will have 1700 - 1800 kg, what 0-60mph times will I see for your opinion?

Thanks Hannes

cluxford

03-02-2011, 03:01 PM

hannes_slanec

03-10-2011, 09:34 AM

Wow, that is really a low weight :thumbsup:

I look forward to hear about your experience with the bug sucker.

I hope I can run big power since it has been said more then 600HP is not possible in a street car (I really dont hope so....)

rustykey

12-11-2013, 07:50 PM

Exactly the look I want. What was the final wheel and tire sizes front and back? I'm loving that look man. I just picked up a 67 last week and have been searching trying to find the look and you nailed it.

cluxford

12-11-2013, 11:54 PM

Well then you'll love these pics !

Rims and Tyres:

Front = 17 x 7 Rushforth Concept II's with 235 x 35
Back = 17 x 12 Rushforth Concept II's with M&H 390 x 40 Drag Radials

I love the look, sits perfect. Mind you it's had some work to get it there. Full tubs, narrowed chassis and 4 link, and even had half and inch out of the outer qtr but love the look.

Let me know what else you want to know, I have a very very detailed build thread on www.usmuscle.com.au

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/mashed-1.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/cluxford/media/mashed-1.jpg.html)

Taken about 1 month ago
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_6451_zps64c35775.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/cluxford/media/IMG_6451_zps64c35775.jpg.html)

Did 10.3 secs @ 130 mph, smoking the tyres the first 80 feet. Easy low 9's if I can get it to hook up......and I drive this thing in peak hour traffic to the office.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/Heathcote12_074.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/cluxford/media/Heathcote12_074.jpg.html)