Gr8t68
08-20-2006, 01:55 PM
It's been a while since I posted anything on Project Panther. Work and little kids have a way of slowing things down but a lot has been done since my introductory post and I thought I would share it with the masses.
The rear suspension (Truckarm or Centerdrive) kit from Steve at Hot Rods to Hell has all but been completely installed with a few minor things left to do. The Track 9 rear end has been narrowed to fit based on the new clearance provided by the DSE minitub install. The third member is a Strange Forged Aluminum setup which should withstand anything I can throw at it and came in at a much greater weight savings then if I had stayed with (narrowed) my 12 bolt.
The front sub frame is a Wayne Due C5 setup and I finally hung the C5 suspension pieces and the QA1 coilovers on it. The roll cage will tie into everything and is the next thing on the list to do (hopefully completed by the end of the week). My friends (Ryan and Ryan) over at Ballistc Trux in Rocklin CA have been more then helpful and are skilled craftsmen who take pride in their work.
I'm hoping to have a Stop, Steer, and Roll chasis back at my shop by the labor day weekend so I can fit the LS1, 6 speed trans and fly by wire gas pedal along with the TCM from a C5 Vette.
As always, I am always open to comments and or suggestions based on your experiences. Likewise, I am always there to help any of you with lessons learned from my projects if anyone needs anything.
The rear suspension (Truckarm or Centerdrive) kit from Steve at Hot Rods to Hell has all but been completely installed with a few minor things left to do. The Track 9 rear end has been narrowed to fit based on the new clearance provided by the DSE minitub install. The third member is a Strange Forged Aluminum setup which should withstand anything I can throw at it and came in at a much greater weight savings then if I had stayed with (narrowed) my 12 bolt.
The front sub frame is a Wayne Due C5 setup and I finally hung the C5 suspension pieces and the QA1 coilovers on it. The roll cage will tie into everything and is the next thing on the list to do (hopefully completed by the end of the week). My friends (Ryan and Ryan) over at Ballistc Trux in Rocklin CA have been more then helpful and are skilled craftsmen who take pride in their work.
I'm hoping to have a Stop, Steer, and Roll chasis back at my shop by the labor day weekend so I can fit the LS1, 6 speed trans and fly by wire gas pedal along with the TCM from a C5 Vette.
As always, I am always open to comments and or suggestions based on your experiences. Likewise, I am always there to help any of you with lessons learned from my projects if anyone needs anything.