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Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :

People have been inquiring so here's where the project stands at this point. The images speak for themselves but here's the basic story:

The donor car arrived from California as you see it. Pretty rough but all we needed was the birdcage (with vin tag & title), doors and roof. The rest is all replaced with entirely new hand-laid fiberglass panels. The frame is 4" tubular steel built very closely to the original but made to upfit to C4 suspension. The photo of the parts waiting to be assembled includes the soon to be 500hp engine with six speed tranny. The rearend is a Dana44 3.45:1. Many suspension parts are upgraded with Vettebrakes items including all poly bushings, new ball joints, etc. Most of what you see that is shiney aluminum was once grungy junkyard parts that have been degreased, scrubbed and rubbed with loving care to make them worthy of their new task. The brakes are 13" with new Powerslot rotors and '96 Grand Sport calipers fresh from GM. While waiting for the frame to be completed and powdercoated I've been going wild buying all sorts of goodies... fun fun fun. The next step is to pick up the frame and start the rolling chassis assembly, fuel cell, plumbing and mount the engine and trans.

[ 05. February 2004, 06:21 PM: Message edited by: Mark IXZD 150 ]

Posted by Doug 97SS #1499 (Member # 100) on :

DAMN!! That thing looks awesome! I can't wait to see what it looks like all complete!!! Keep up the good work. Damn I want one of those.

Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :

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Originally posted by Doug 97SS #1499:
I can't wait to see what it looks like all complete!!!

Me too. ME TOO!! [Big Grin]

Posted by SVT THIS (Member # 1352) on :

Wow!! awesome!! I bet you're sooooo giddy inside!!! [Big Grin]

Now if only I could fit an LS1 in my Cavalier!! [Roll Eyes]

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

[Eek!]

Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SVT THIS:
Wow!! awesome!! I bet you're sooooo giddy inside!!!

I'll be a lot giddier when I turn the key and fire the thing up for the first time. But yes, I am excited about the project. It just requires sooooo much patience and money, neither of which I am well endowed. [Roll Eyes]

Posted by Performin Norman (Member # 548) on :

Oh that is too sweet. That is going to be one heluva ride. Here is my buddies here in KC.

Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :

What make is that one?

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

Nice! [Cool]

Posted by Rhode Island Red (Member # 220) on :

I like it [Smile]

thanks for the update ... I cant wait to see the finished product

Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :

Very nice !!!!!!

The parts look AWESOME !! [Big Grin]

Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :

Very nice!

Any idea on a time of completion?? Looks like you are cruising right along with it. Will you have it at BG this year?

Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :

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Originally posted by Steve da Wrench:
Very nice!

Any idea on a time of completion?? Looks like you are cruising right along with it. Will you have it at BG this year?

Eh, that's pushing it... probably not. [Frown]

Miracles have happened though so I won't rule it out but there's just soooooooo much more to do.

Posted by Xsta Z 28 (Member # 740) on :

Completion date is actually June 2005.

If we can get past the delays on the completion of the frame we'd be wheeling along very nicely.

Good opportunaty to acquire the part is parts, and get ready to fuse them together later.

My garage looks like a car exploded in it . . . [Razz]

Posted by 01ss87iroc (Member # 1763) on :

Awesome! I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Posted by Steven2000SS (Member # 780) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Mark IXZD 150:

quote:
Originally posted by SVT THIS:
Wow!! awesome!! I bet you're sooooo giddy inside!!!
I'll be a lot giddier when I turn the key and fire the thing up for the first time. But yes, I am excited about the project. It just requires sooooo much patience and money, neither of which I am well endowed.

Wow.. i can relate with SO much about what you just said [Wink]

<-- tired and ready to cruise.....

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