Any project ideas for a Ferarri transaxle like this?

[ironworks]

Earlier this summer Eric and I stopped at Tom Hanna's shop on our way to Columbus, Tom mentioned he had a few Ferarri tranaxles laying around that he did not know what he would use them for. I called him at a later date to inquire if one could be bought. He said if I got both to work I could have 1. So now the wheels begin turned, What should this go it? They are from a ferarri 456 I think it is. The internal guts are based off a GM 4T80 trans that is just a front wheel drive 4L80 trans. The trans is behind the rear axle center line. So rear weight and interior space are in my favor.

I have a few ideas, But what do you guys think?
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Her%20Jeep/ShopPicsOctober2009031.jpg

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[Young Gun]

volvo p1800

[JayR]

volvo p1800

That's twisted!!! I like your style!

[ironworks]

Why a VOLVO?

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Better Idea, build a nova around that!:thumbsup: lol it would be kinda cool in a truck or some sort.

Paul

[Roger M]

http://data.blogg.de/11500/images/Ferrambo.jpg

[MarkM66]

Pantera.

[70rs]

What about a Corvair? Or a tube framed squareback? I do like the Volvo idea too. What are the options for engines with that?

[GregWeld]

http://data.blogg.de/11500/images/Ferrambo.jpg


Hey! I'm going to sic my friend Timmy Diver on you for trying to steal his build!!

BTW - If you want "Ferrambo" - Just call him and buy it - Mike doesn't want it anymore!

[GregWeld]

Roger -- It would be WAY kool in Jasons BUICK....

We could call it "The Ferick"... then you could do a follow up build and we'd call that "The Frack"...

So then you can take them and sell them as a pair - at BJ auction. You can get up on stage with a blazer that matches their colors! Hell man! You'd be FAMOUS... and would forever be known for building the Freick 'n' Frack.

[Roger M]

Roger -- It would be WAY kool in Jasons BUICK....

We could call it "The Ferick"... then you could do a follow up build and we'd call that "The Frack"...

So then you can take them and sell them as a pair - at BJ auction. You can get up on stage with a blazer that matches their colors! Hell man! You'd be FAMOUS... and would forever be known for building the Freick 'n' Frack.


^^ LOL.. Very funny ,Greg

Yeah, I saw the wagon on ebay a while back.

You know Tim? I would love to see his shop someday. I'm not too far from Startup (Clearview).

[FreddieCougar]

Why a VOLVO?

This is why! Very cool car....20308

[GregWeld]

^^ LOL.. Very funny ,Greg

Yeah, I saw the wagon on ebay a while back.

You know Tim? I would love to see his shop someday. I'm not too far from Startup (Clearview).

Yes Roger I do. A buddys son (Nick) works there. Did a lot of work on Ferrambo.. Now kinda jammin' on the twin turbo diesel Caddy... These are GREAT guys... so if you're serious about going one day PM me.

:thumbsup:

[70rs]

^^ LOL.. Very funny ,Greg

Yeah, I saw the wagon on ebay a while back.

You know Tim? I would love to see his shop someday. I'm not too far from Startup (Clearview).

You are in Clearview? I am your nieghbor. (almost) I am in Stanwood.

[70rs]

Yes Roger I do. A buddys son (Nick) works there. Did a lot of work on Ferrambo.. Now kinda jammin' on the twin turbo diesel Caddy... These are GREAT guys... so if you're serious about going one day PM me.

:thumbsup:

Hey Greg, if you do a run out there PLEASE let me know? I would love to meet the guys and see the shop as well.

[GregWeld]

Roger ---

Stick that Ferrari transaxle in one of these


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Divers/IMG_1156.jpg



and win one of these:




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Divers/IMG_1157.jpg

[GregWeld]

Okay - THIS THREAD IS RESPECTFULLY RETURNED TO IRONWORKS CONTROL!

[GregWeld]

Okay - seriously Roger.... Can that tranny be shifted with the paddles on the steering column or is it a 6 speed manual or what?

It could be very interesting in my 37 Ford Minotti... driven by my LS6 and a Jason Rushforth design... and we Auto X and track the crap out of it??

[CRCRFT78]

Vega or a Gbody

[GregWeld]

I kinda like the NOVA idea... '66 or '67...

The minute you stick something/anything Ferrari in.... it better handle like a go kart...

I like the Volvo P1800 idea - but it's not very "commercial". Somebody is going to want to be able to get their money out of a project like this... ditto the VEGA idea tossed out (even though I ADMIT I once owned one...) Vegas really only have a "AA/FC" image -- and this is a FERRARI part... "WE" have to come up with something that can "carry" that Ferrari mystique... and be respected.

IMHO -- Ferrambo is "sitting" for a very good reason... as wonderful as it is - it's still a "rambler"... even though it's a very very kool one.

Personally -- I'd like to stick it in a mid year Vette... but that's not really "different enough" to make a big splash.... even though, to me, it's seems a "natural".... big HP - big handling - cutting edge...

How about a VW "micro bus" -- slammed -- LSx -- Ferrari transaxle... big tires and brakes... It would be SO kool to see something like that just tearing ass on track.... There's enough room in one that you could just rock out the interior = set up for like 4 bucket seats - with the LSx MID ENGINE... but it could be the cruise machine from hell --- At first glance it's a hippy bug - but on second look there's something just all wrong with that thought - and you start to notice big azz tires - aggressive stance and a sound that just doesn't quite fit what you're looking at.... :lol:

[70rs]

I also like the Nova idea. But in a wagon. Lot's of room, popular body, good looking too. Different, but not too different. ??

[GregWeld]

I LOVE that idea Eric!!

There's a guy in Bainbridge - did a Nova wagon - made it a 2 door.... did the B pillars like a Nomad I think... LS motor -- chopped top - drove it to Power Tour and back...

Bet he's ready to move on to a different project and might give up the body... it has a lot of work in it already. It would be killer! Good idea.

But what do I know -- it's ROGERS project. :hail: :hail:

[70rs]

I saw that car in person. It does have a ton of work in it and it would be a great platform for the transaxle swap.

Hey Rodger?? How about a wagon?:D

[ironworks]

Well first off I have no intention in copying anybody. The ferambo is an awesome car, but not quite me cup of tea great way to display your work. I have a truck that does this.

The trans should be able to be paddle shifted since a 4L80 can be paddle shifted.

The distance from the rear axle center line has to be pretty long, so that will leave some cars out. I doubt it would fit a camaro, it might fit a 66-67 nova. If we did this to Johns nova he could have that back seat he always dreamed of.

I have been thinking of using it in a street rod, something with a short interior section and a 2 seater. I have a 36 ford 3 window and think it would be cool in that, but maybe to long. But what engine do you hook it up to?

Maybe this http://www.falconerengines.com/bio/bio_l6.php

I was also thinking an almost flat floored 4 seat bubble top impala.

Pantera or GTM super car would be cool also.

[70rs]

like the Impala idea. Sure would be a "one of one" build no matter what you do.

Hey Rodger, uh....did you notice the number at the bottom right corner of the opening page?:brix:

[nvr2fst]

Roger -- It would be WAY kool in Jasons BUICK....

We could call it "The Ferick"... then you could do a follow up build and we'd call that "The Frack"...

So then you can take them and sell them as a pair - at BJ auction. You can get up on stage with a blazer that matches their colors! Hell man! You'd be FAMOUS... and would forever be known for building the Freick 'n' Frack.

Great morning humor Greg!

Rodger pull all my **** out and jamb it in the camaro. You would have to do this free of charge considering youd be FAMOUS. I'll buy the blazer jacket and you can name it FERRARMO. Which translates to very expensive so forget it.

[radrambler]

Rodger

a 61-62 tempest...cool body lines .
was a rear trans car to begin with....that would be cool
i just check and bakersfeild craigslist has one for 2500 says no rust...

this is a lighweight car with cool lines that would look great slammed .

tom

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Just give it to me,That way you won't have to worry about it.:unibrow:

[CRCRFT78]

No Camaros, Novas or Chevelles. A 61 Impala Bubbletop would be cool. I like the idea of stuffing it into Rushforths Buick. Its got to be something outside the box but will still get you your money come time to sell. An old Pontiac, Buick or Olds would be different. Maybe a Ford but not another Camaro, Nova or Chevelle.

[brian mc]

I like the idea of putting it in the 36 3 window. With all the crazy body mods youve dreamed up for her why not put a totally unique drivetrain, and that motor would be SIK & fit so well:thumbsup:

[FreddieCougar]

CrazyCarl on here has an Old Tempest....it could use the Ferrari transaxle....I should show him this thread!
Tim

[Tiger]

Rodger,

I'd use it a car that could need a mid-engine.
a Pantera or a GTM or even a Porsche 911 slantnose with a midmount LSX.

even a Radical or an old Lola or McLaren copy.

ciao

[ironworks]

Just give it to me,That way you won't have to worry about it.:unibrow:

If I gave it to you you would wrap in in leather and put it in the bed of a nissan hard body and go cruising looking for the hot asian chicks on The Fast and Furious.

[americansupercarinc]

Do your homework before you spend alot of money, they are only good for about 430 hp and that is based on a short tire and light weight.When we did our 63 split window vette (mid engine) we used a Mindeola transaxle
it was the only thing that would hold any kind of Hp and the axles to hold any HP over 600 are not cheep did tons of research on trans axles before our build not a budget build If you have any questions I would be happy to help with any info

[GregWeld]

430 hp max??

Fugediaboutdit.... I'm out!

I was dreaming bad azz LSx 454 ish - with Kinsler side draft EFI... so the hood sides would be off the car (my 37 or Rogers 36)....
:unibrow:

[OLDFLM]

GTM or a 53-54 Stude get my vote!!!

[Ketzer]

Something early 30's. Open wheeled, minimal bodywork, tons of exposed engineering, minimal interior, all business. V10 or V12 with carb looking injectors. No paint, all metal finished with some bits of brass, aluminum, titanium, etc. Very mechanical looking.


Jeff-

[Scotch]

914/916, behind an all-alloy LS. SO killer.

[Steve1968LS2]

Why a VOLVO?

A better question is "Why NOT a Volvo"... :unibrow:

[MattO]

Split window 'vette with ZR1 running gear (minus the transaxle of course...)

Cuda woud be cool too.

[GregWeld]

Someone mentioned a little BUICK -- after I said it would be cool in Jason Rushforths Buick...

Here's a NASTY AZZ little buick - built right here in the good ol' Pacific NorthWET.... and it would make a nasty little track / Auto X car with some exotic underpinnings...



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/BuWicked/tedrich5.jpg


The other little car that would be "different" but still be attractive and desirable - albeit a bit less than a Nova -- would be a Falcon/Comet Calente

[ironworks]

I already have a 62 Mercury Sprint Wagon in the works once we finish the Chassisworks Camaro.

[GregWeld]

I already have a 62 Mercury Sprint Wagon in the works once we finish the Chassisworks Camaro.

Well DANG Roger....

You're making this a lot of work!!!

:lol:

[ironworks]

I traded out 400 bucks for the most rust free wagon I have ever seen and the Total control front suspension will bolt right on with a few mods the push rod rear will go on. The I did some trade work for a duratech 4 cylinder with 5 speed. I have been told they will make 300 hp pretty easy.

Nothing fancy just a sweet crusier with some bitchin parts and a few left overs.


My thoughts on this transaxle are what ever it goes into has to be detailed to the max, light weight, and 500 hp. Plus a clean slate idea. I have been thinking about my 36 3 window for while now but what do you use for an engine. Procharged Ardun, chevy inline 6 cylinder like falconer, or a bitchin 4 cylinder? What ever it is it has to fit the theme. And then what do you use for suspension? Probably some thing completely custom.

[michael6372]

I like the idea of your 36 ford.
how about something like a 38 chevy?
henry j?
mid 50s-early 60s olds,buick or pontiac?

maybe use a turbo v-6 out of a grand national for an engine?

[CptKlutz]

Want to be different? How about an all out track 77-78 Chevette with a turbo 4-banger on E85? Or a Maverick ditto? That box looks long though...
Otherwise my choice would be a Pantera with V6 turbo power and lots of carbon parts. Make it handle like it looks!

[OLDFLM]

... but what do you use for an engine. Procharged Ardun, chevy inline 6 cylinder like falconer, or a bitchin 4 cylinder?

Ford's twin turbo 6?

[Fluid Power]

Something early 30's. Open wheeled, minimal bodywork, tons of exposed engineering, minimal interior, all business. V10 or V12 with carb looking injectors. No paint, all metal finished with some bits of brass, aluminum, titanium, etc. Very mechanical looking.


Jeff-


Now we're talking!

Darren

[GregWeld]

I still like my idea of using Ketzers VW bus...


Then I got to thinking -- what about a Dodge product. People like them - but hardly anyone does them unless they do "restoration"...

So if you TURBO a DODGE with FERRARI gear - what do you have??

A "Turdorarri"?

But if you want it to sound Eyetallian....

It could be called the "Ferrardo"

Seriously --- a Demon body or a Duster... would be "different" and "kool" at the same time. Do it in Testa Rosa Red - do the flanks in black - but not flat and not all shiny either - interior using the BILLET SEAT GROMMETS... from Tracy < recovery room > .... and modern Hemi powerplant.

Do the "Ferrari" emblems like they used to do the bumble bee (on the flanks) OR better yet - just once and on the hood only --- use a "jackass" instead of a horse... (permission granted to use my face for the jackass). :woot:

[GregWeld]

Roger --

Since I bought my POS 37 Minotti (Ford) in Bakersfield -- I think you should either use it - or your 36 -- both have the "trunk area" to get that big azz transaxle in. And it would be so different but salable too! And they look KILLER in RED!


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/37%20Minotti/37Ford-myfavoritecar.jpg

[Bow Tie 67]

[QUOTE=GregWeld;241951]

Seriously --- a Demon body or a Duster... would be "different" and "kool" at the same time. Do it in Testa Rosa Red - do the flanks in black - but not flat and not all shiny either - interior using the BILLET SEAT GROMMETS... from Tracy < recovery room > .... and modern Hemi powerplant.

QUOTE]


I like this slant ALOT.

[70rs]

Rodger,
Any more development on this? I would love to see what you come up with. I am sure it will be a show stopper no matter what!:cheers:

[ironworks]

I'm sure there will be some development after SEMA either during or after SEMA.

We still have 3 cars to finish for SEMA.


I want to do the 3 window, but it will about 10 billion dollars to complete all my ideas.

[ironworks]

Well I got a phone call this morning from Tom Hanna who gave me the transaxle in the first place and he has a guy from England that would like to trade 2 Ford Gt transaxles for the 2 Ferrari transaxles. Apparently these Ferrari units have very weak pinions gears and no body make replacement units. So the pinions gears are in such demand that trading them for New Ford Gt is a deal for them and obviously for us. We will see how this works out.

Man a Ford GT transaxle, Do I still put it in my 3 window? or something else? HHHMMMMMMM.

[kennyd]

Well I got a phone call this morning from Tom Hanna who gave me the transaxle in the first place and he has a guy from England that would like to trade 2 Ford Gt transaxles for the 2 Ferrari transaxles. Apparently these Ferrari units have very weak pinions gears and no body make replacement units. So the pinions gears are in such demand that trading them for New Ford Gt is a deal for them and obviously for us. We will see how this works out.

Man a Ford GT transaxle, Do I still put it in my 3 window? or something else? HHHMMMMMMM.

if that trade dont work ship it to me and i can use it for a boat anchor

[HWY Nova]

if that trade dont work ship it to me and i can use it for a boat anchor

According to the stories I heard, you guys (in Arkansas) use the whole truck and trailer as anchors!!!!!!!



--Eric

[ironworks]

So would you put the transaxle in the truck or the trailer kenny?

[Beach Cruiser]

I'd love to see someone build a bas a$$ mid engine 2nd gen Corvair! Hard top or vert, eitherway, it's been done before, but a modern LSX version with a Ferrari transaxle would be a kick butt track car! call it the FerVair, or the Corrari! Slap on a blower, upgrade the suspension and brakes and I'd bet it would run with a Ford GT!

[ArisESQ]

What about a GT-40 replica?

a high-tech modernized GT-40 would be pretty bad.

[DocJr]

Hmm..

with that trade in mind...I would keep it Ford.

-58 Edsel vert.
-59 Fairlane (2-Door Sedan)
-60 Sunliner (vert Starliner)
-73/4 Thunderbird

I could think of a few more....

[ironworks]

What about a GT-40 replica?

a high-tech modernized GT-40 would be pretty bad.

That would be cool, But isn't that the Ford GT?

[Warpath Pontiac]

What about a '55 F100 with some work like the '48 pickup you are working on now? (not gonna lie, that truck is hot. I cant wait to see it with some color on it.)

and even though it's the size of a small yacht, and roughly the same weight, a '64 Lincoln Continental would be cool. It is kinda beyond what I would consider using a transaxle for, but it still would be a slick ride.

[ArisESQ]

That would be cool, But isn't that the Ford GT?

it would certainly be very similar, but i think a slightly more racey version would be way cooler... and as similar as the ford gt looks, i think the mk2 gt-40 is still better looking

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/05/GT40-MKII.jpg

maybe with a set of slightly more modern wheels and whatever motor you want, really.

-also, i think the ferrari transaxle would be a pretty cool twist, just because of the ferrari-gt40 rivalry

[Viperlover]

I vote on a Gt40 replica.

[mexMan]

Call me crazy, but...

How cool would it be if you build a rear-mid engined Corvette? Like a modern Corvair or something like that.

[ArisESQ]

Call me crazy, but...

How cool would it be if you build a rear-mid engined Corvette? Like a modern Corvair or something like that.

yea, actually that would be pretty sweet as well. have the motor showing below the glass on a C2 stingray

[deuce_454]

a slightly more racey version would be way cooler...

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/05/GT40-MKII.jpg

maybe with a set of slightly more modern wheels and whatever motor you want, really.



A pro touring gt 40 ! (albeit touring cars really have back seats) the above car with alittle lower and agressive stance, some forgeline, rims and GT1 or ALMS size rubber and an LS9, or stack injected Viper v10 (not sure it would would fit though)

[DocJr]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_GT40

A pro-touring GT40?

How much more improving could possibly be done?

[ironworks]

Last year when Eric and I got the privilege to tour Tom Hanna's shop on our way to Columbus. We saw his project to build a 300mph super car. His plan was to have it powered by a 5" bore spacing big block, that would be hooked to some kind of rear transaxle that could spit out a front drive shaft to power the front axle. The front drive shaft would spin through the cam bore in the block since it would be a DOHC engine. He already had the carbon fiber monocoque chassis built. This is a picture of the clay body that had laid up in his shop.

Well point being ever since I saw this car I have been thinking about doing a supercar design. I love the GT40 and the Ford GT is my favorite supercar. But They won't fit tall guys like me in them. It would be cool to do a modernized Gt40 one off kinda car.

Tyler B and myself were discussing putting that trans in one of these cars. Taking the easy way out. http://www.superlitecars.com/coupe_spec.html

[deuce_454]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_GT40

A pro-touring GT40?

How much more improving could possibly be done?

some modern-race-ernizing... forgelines, penske shocks, upgraded interior, AC, double the horsepower, paddleshifted tranny.. the little things

[Rhino]

Tyler B and myself were discussing putting that trans in one of these cars. Taking the easy way out. http://www.superlitecars.com/coupe_spec.html

Had you given any thought about the Factory Five GTM? The kit is cheaper, mostly C5 based (spare parts are plentiful), and still along the same lines.

[Ron in SoCal]

Tyler B and myself were discussing putting that trans in one of these cars. Taking the easy way out. http://www.superlitecars.com/coupe_spec.html

Sha-wing! Just found my next project.....:thumbsup:

I wonder what the people's republic of california would say when i go to register it?

[ironworks]

Sha-wing! Just found my next project.....:thumbsup:

I wonder what the people's republic of california would say when i go to register it?

That is where the new E-rod engine come into play. GM Performance parts is rumored to have an E-rod LS9 engine coming very soon. Shoot for that fact an LS7 would be plenty of power in 2200lbs car.

HHMMMMM.

[Ron in SoCal]

Yes the LS7 would be great power:weight, but it'd be a shame to put cats on that work of art. Maybe a turbo charged e-rod or that LS9 you mentioned? Not to mention a f'n front license plate, proper lighting, bumpers, etc.

[ironworks]

Yes the LS7 would be great power:weight, but it'd be a shame to put cats on that work of art. Maybe a turbo charged e-rod or that LS9 you mentioned? Not to mention a f'n front license plate, proper lighting, bumpers, etc.

If you were in the first 500 registered each year it would not have to pass emissions I believe. I know that is true for vintage kit car stuff. But this body does not resemble anything vintage. I think as a specially constructed vehicle it would not have to have bumpers. But It is "supposed" to have a front license plate. Obviously I would double check all this info before purchase. I know if you ran the e-rod engine things would be easy. After you got it registered and going you could do CARB legal improvements pretty easy.

Can you imagine that car in the fast lane down the 405? Just tell everyone it is some super limited super car from, some unknown country.

[Ron in SoCal]

Can you imagine that car in the fast lane down the 405? Just tell everyone it is some super limited super car from, some unknown country.

Great input on the legal requirements. I'd probably go visit the factory, see some running (get some seat time - that'd hook me for sure!), and do a reality check with the DMV.

The 405? How about pulling up next to some cupcake in a Lambo in BH? Or going to Supercar Sunday with a track scar on it? I'm already thinking about selling my boat to finance it. The GF even likes it better the the Camaro project, so I've got buy in there! :lol:

One project at a time, though. I'll check with RCR and see if they're planing on attending SEMA...

[Matt@BOS]

Ron, I really hope they're attending SEMA, because I have been eyeing their gt40s lately.

Matt

[ArisESQ]

I still say you build a GT-40.
And surely, a shop with as much talent as yours could figure out a way to make more room inside!!:yes:

mk2 GT-40 + ferrari transaxle + some high revving V8 :thumbsup:


if you win the lotto in the next few days, i suggest one of these;
http://www.race-cars.com/engsales/cosworth/1126746217/1126746217ss.htm

850 hp!

[mexMan]

I'm not a huge fan of replicas, they're cool indeed, but I'm not really a fan, that's why I said that it'd be cool something different like a modern Corvair, a rear-mid engined Corvette resembilng a Corvair.

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron, I really hope they're attending SEMA, because I have been eyeing their gt40s lately.

Matt

Hey Matt -- I sent them an email with a few questions (including SEMA attendance) and am waiting for a some more info and a reply. I'll PM you with their response. Maybe we can get a 2 for 1 deal...

[preston]

I know Roger has as much technical sense as anyone...Spend some time perusing the builds and designs on the "superlite" web site and see if you still want to go in that direction.

The GT transaxle move is a good one, my first thought with the Ferrari stuff is its a complete waste of time except for a low powered show car like Ferrambo (which I do like quite a bit - the stitched leather wire wrap - yum).

My answer is a simplified LeMans prototype design using some simple forms and shaped aluminum body panels, maybe open cockpit to get away from the nightmare of doors/glass/seals. I've always wanted to do a replica of the Bentley (so much for closed cockpit). That kind of plan can look a bit goofy when raised to 4" ride height though.

I'm not a big fan of putting mid-engine drivetrains in "front" engine bodies or street rod designs myself. Just doesn't seem right and IMO the numbers don't work out, the driver will end up pushed too far into the windshield and there is no engine access.

Another crazy idea, look up the Satan's Ladybug build thread on PT in project updates (he might be posted here too). He recently posted some photos of race VW bugs and there is one that looks almost 930 Moby Dick style that is just too much. That could be a cool and very different project without the cost and redundancy of doing a 911 based project. That would also get you around emissions concerns as you could title it as an early Bug.

[preston]

pic :

[dave96dcm]

Well?

[killer67]

Still like the Volvo idea:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/05/vox_volvo_p1800_lead.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Rodger,how much fab work would it take to put it in a Ferrari.:unibrow:

[Track Junky]

I know it's been brought up already, but a Factory 5 GTM is my vote.

This thread looks like it was dorment for awhile. Did you ever make a decision?

[Track Junky]

Still like the Volvo idea:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/05/vox_volvo_p1800_lead.jpg

That is one Bad Ass looking Volvo!!

[ironworks]

Well Tom Hanna called me about a year ago it seems and said some guy from England really wanted these transaxles for parts. Apparently there are a few very weak links in these transaxles and the parts supply is nonexistent. So that guy wanted to trade us 2 transaxles from the Ford GT ( I forget what he called them at 6:30am. I SAID HECK YEAH. And never put another thought into them. Tom was interested in the trade also but I have not heard anything further. They are still in the back room.

It's probably good I did nothing because they apparently are just a pile of junk.

I would love to do a Custom built GTM. I have always had a dream of developing my own Super car. Design everything from the body to the chassis to the entire computer system. Just like a real super car manufacturer. I love the Pagani Zonda stuff. That car is my inspiration.

[ccracin]

Well Tom Hanna called me about a year ago it seems and said some guy from England really wanted these transaxles for parts. Apparently there are a few very weak links in these transaxles and the parts supply is nonexistent. So that guy wanted to trade us 2 transaxles from the Ford GT ( I forget what he called them at 6:30am. I SAID HECK YEAH. And never put another thought into them. Tom was interested in the trade also but I have not heard anything further. They are still in the back room.

It's probably good I did nothing because they apparently are just a pile of junk.

I would love to do a Custom built GTM. I have always had a dream of developing my own Super car. Design everything from the body to the chassis to the entire computer system. Just like a real super car manufacturer. I love the Pagani Zonda stuff. That car is my inspiration.

I had thoughts of doing a highly modfied GTM as well. Until I tried to sit in one! It suddenly went from highly modified to build my own. Wow, they say a 6'-3" guy will fit:rolleyes: I'm 6'-4" and missed by a mile. You ain't getting in it buddy. Let me know when you start the development of the ISK Supercar, I'll help with the design work! :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

For a $20k kit I could definitely see myself putting one together way down the road but I definitely need to see one done before I drop that kind of dough.

Wonder how everything lines up body wise by the time it's all said and done.

We've all seen newer Vette chassis and motors on the market from Cleveland so its definitely doable from a budget stand point for someone like me meaning doing all the work in my garage and not have to be paying for too much fab work.

Figure $20k for the kit, give or take around $10k for a rolling Vette chassis and motor, Tire's and wheels, and then paint and interior.

I think it's possible to put together a decent little driver for under $50K.

[ironworks]

I'm thinking my trophy truck or class one buggy will come before the Supercar.

But I have to have enough projects for a lifetime, RIGHT?

[ccracin]

I'm thinking my trophy truck or class one buggy

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ My buddy use to run Class 9 and 11 buggies with SODA and CORR in Michigan and Wisconsin years ago. That was big money and didn't come close to the trucks or class one buggies.

I dabbled in off road locally. I got rid of this a year or so ago. It was a blast though!

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r35/ccracin/Racing/DSC03597.jpg

They are not the ones he raced years back, but his cars are the 981 and 915 in the back ground. Everyone should try off-road at least once!

[James OLC]

LSA powered Pantera GT4 :yes:

I'd be up for that build but would have to sell some tin to make it possible.

[Garage Dog 65]

LSA powered Pantera GT4 :yes:

I'd be up for that build but would have to sell some tin to make it possible.

Something like this ?

Jim

[Matt@BOS]

You should do an RCR SL-C or SL-R if you want a track toy. I want a ride around the track in one of those. The RCR crew just dominated everything in NASA at mid-Ohio this past weekend, with a "baby engine!"

Matt

[James OLC]

Nope... I'm thinking more old school...

http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/1971Pantera_1.jpg