BHG
04-18-2013, 08:35 AM
Hey everyone.
This site is great, and have already received great help and advise from you guys. I've been lurking around here for a while, but figured I'd post a brief introduction.
After searching for 6 months, I found a lonely old shell of a 68 coupe. It had fiberglass front fenders and four different size winter tires, but it was the roller I had been looking for.
Started with a set of billet specialties Draft wheels. 18x12 rears, and 18x9 fronts. Once the wheels arrived, a quick measurement for a rear end, and ordered a shortened M9 from moser. With the wheels back from powdercoat, mini tubs complete, speedtech frame and ridetech suspension installed, the car was back on its feet.
I chose to go old school and went carbureted route. 540 big block, built by Scott Shafiroff. Dyno sheet topped out at 650hp, 670 ft/lb. Did a dry fit with an old air cleaner and new 2" cowl hood and fenders to check clearance.
Now just going to finish fabrication and been trying to save for a T-56 transmission. Living in Alberta, Canada it seems everything is more difficult to obtain and the boader is a nightmare for shipping. Been a few road blocks, but it's coming together slowly.
:ups: I had to put this cartoon on here. That is totally me when parts shows up!!
This site is great, and have already received great help and advise from you guys. I've been lurking around here for a while, but figured I'd post a brief introduction.
After searching for 6 months, I found a lonely old shell of a 68 coupe. It had fiberglass front fenders and four different size winter tires, but it was the roller I had been looking for.
Started with a set of billet specialties Draft wheels. 18x12 rears, and 18x9 fronts. Once the wheels arrived, a quick measurement for a rear end, and ordered a shortened M9 from moser. With the wheels back from powdercoat, mini tubs complete, speedtech frame and ridetech suspension installed, the car was back on its feet.
I chose to go old school and went carbureted route. 540 big block, built by Scott Shafiroff. Dyno sheet topped out at 650hp, 670 ft/lb. Did a dry fit with an old air cleaner and new 2" cowl hood and fenders to check clearance.
Now just going to finish fabrication and been trying to save for a T-56 transmission. Living in Alberta, Canada it seems everything is more difficult to obtain and the boader is a nightmare for shipping. Been a few road blocks, but it's coming together slowly.
:ups: I had to put this cartoon on here. That is totally me when parts shows up!!