Bolt a rear axle to that thing, add a stool and controls...and voilà! 
But then we now expect nothing less 
Lars' Project - It's Running
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Lars' Project - It's Running
Project 69 Camaro RS/SS is now running. Progress for the month of December was to get the whole thing operating under its own power, and it worked. The frame and rear end is now ready for mating to the body, and that's happening next week.
The engine & tranny are in the frame, and temporary wheels have been mounted so the entire assembly is easily movable. The radiator is an old piece of junk mounted up just so the engine can be run.
If you look closely, you can see the temporary wire harness and ignition switch/starter switch tied to the fuel line in front of the carb. Engine was started and broken in with no problem. All tuning has been done, and it's a turn-key operation now. Note custom built A/C compressor bracket and low-mounted passenger side one-wire alternator (stock location is driver's side).
Header mufflers bolted right to the collectors keep the noise level down to an acceptable level. Driveshaft has been inserted into the tailshaft housing to keep the tranny oil from being pushed out the tail.
The engine & tranny are in the frame, and temporary wheels have been mounted so the entire assembly is easily movable. The radiator is an old piece of junk mounted up just so the engine can be run.
If you look closely, you can see the temporary wire harness and ignition switch/starter switch tied to the fuel line in front of the carb. Engine was started and broken in with no problem. All tuning has been done, and it's a turn-key operation now. Note custom built A/C compressor bracket and low-mounted passenger side one-wire alternator (stock location is driver's side).
Header mufflers bolted right to the collectors keep the noise level down to an acceptable level. Driveshaft has been inserted into the tailshaft housing to keep the tranny oil from being pushed out the tail.
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Originally Posted by lars
Dave -
Planning on having the entire running car in the paint booth in a week.. should look pretty good with the flames...
Planning on having the entire running car in the paint booth in a week.. should look pretty good with the flames...
to a job well done!Lars, are you painting the flames?
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Hey Stingry, where abouts in PCB you live? I lived down there for about 5 years!.
Lars, LOOKING SAAHHWEEET bud, Wanna do my 77 next??
Lars, LOOKING SAAHHWEEET bud, Wanna do my 77 next??
that's gonna be a pretty short car though 
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From: At my Bar drinking and wrenching in Lafayette Colorado
Actually, it doesn't need a caster in the back: The thing balances well enough that you can grab the rear frame rails like a wheelborrow, lift it up and "drive" it around. With the engine running, I have been able to test drive it around the garage! Turning radius is great!!