64pontiac
01-23-2011, 10:55 AM
Yes, its a boat! My guys decided I have to start working on it again, because if I don't get the body on it this winter I will cease to be a car owner and become a nobody again! Oh and as it develops, feel free to suggest some sort of name for the car. I am drawing a blank, but I want to incorporate a project name into the parts like I have been doing with alot of other cars. Post your ideas! Humor is acceptable!
It is the Canadian version of a Catalina. My goal is to make a big car cool and throw a bunch of technology at it. The project is taking a couple turns and will probably completely change, like most shop owners personal stuff.
Currently it has an LS1/t56, but I think that will either get built up or change when I can afford something else. I am leaning towards boost at this point... in the form of some turbos, but not up high/front. Car is on air ride because I love the look, but I think we can still make it handle. I am going to put in the ride select version of the shockwaves too so I can stiffen up the rebound/compression while driving. One of the biggest changes that is happening is we are going to take 4 to 6 inches out of the rear section of the trunk/quarters and a couple inches out front to bring it down to chevelle size and screw with peoples perception.
I designed a 3 link for it around the stock lower suspension points, but it is fully adjustable and designed to work (thats what the computer says) Even all the adjustment points are on arcs so you dont have to lengthen or change the bars!
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/rearsuspension1.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/rearsuspension3.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/rearsuspension2.jpg
Watts this???? an adjustable roll center and watts linkage!!!
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/watts3.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/watts2.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/watts1.jpg
the front suspension is based on stock, with air ride lower arms modified for newer b body tall spindles, with custom upper arms with delrin bushings and offset shafts to set some nice camber. The upper control arm mounts were also removed and welded on on an alignment machine at "ride height" so set the base geometry.
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/frontsuspension.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/frontsuspension2.jpg
Notice the "no nuts visible" upper control arm shaft ends!
It is the Canadian version of a Catalina. My goal is to make a big car cool and throw a bunch of technology at it. The project is taking a couple turns and will probably completely change, like most shop owners personal stuff.
Currently it has an LS1/t56, but I think that will either get built up or change when I can afford something else. I am leaning towards boost at this point... in the form of some turbos, but not up high/front. Car is on air ride because I love the look, but I think we can still make it handle. I am going to put in the ride select version of the shockwaves too so I can stiffen up the rebound/compression while driving. One of the biggest changes that is happening is we are going to take 4 to 6 inches out of the rear section of the trunk/quarters and a couple inches out front to bring it down to chevelle size and screw with peoples perception.
I designed a 3 link for it around the stock lower suspension points, but it is fully adjustable and designed to work (thats what the computer says) Even all the adjustment points are on arcs so you dont have to lengthen or change the bars!
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/rearsuspension1.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/rearsuspension3.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/rearsuspension2.jpg
Watts this???? an adjustable roll center and watts linkage!!!
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/watts3.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/watts2.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/watts1.jpg
the front suspension is based on stock, with air ride lower arms modified for newer b body tall spindles, with custom upper arms with delrin bushings and offset shafts to set some nice camber. The upper control arm mounts were also removed and welded on on an alignment machine at "ride height" so set the base geometry.
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/frontsuspension.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb407/HPIcustoms/64%20Pontiac/frontsuspension2.jpg
Notice the "no nuts visible" upper control arm shaft ends!