Bench Seats
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Camden DE
When converting to a bench seat I also suggest:
1. Removing the alternator and going to a 6 volt generator with an electromechanical voltage regulator
2. Install a crank start (drilling the hole through the radiator is tricky)
3. Remove power steering pump and go with Armstrong Steering.
4. Fab up a manual drum brake system to replace power disks
5. Ditch power windows and go with cranks
6. Replace electric windshield wipers with a vacuum system
7. Find a tranny with unsynchronized straight cut gears (I suggest a 3 speed)
8. Revert to an AM only radio
9. Reengineer an oil bath type air cleaner to fit under hood
10. Ditch the oil filter system (the first SBC engines didn't use them)
There are a few more things, but that would get you well on your way.
1. Removing the alternator and going to a 6 volt generator with an electromechanical voltage regulator
2. Install a crank start (drilling the hole through the radiator is tricky)
3. Remove power steering pump and go with Armstrong Steering.
4. Fab up a manual drum brake system to replace power disks
5. Ditch power windows and go with cranks
6. Replace electric windshield wipers with a vacuum system
7. Find a tranny with unsynchronized straight cut gears (I suggest a 3 speed)
8. Revert to an AM only radio
9. Reengineer an oil bath type air cleaner to fit under hood
10. Ditch the oil filter system (the first SBC engines didn't use them)
There are a few more things, but that would get you well on your way.
Race Director
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From: Phoenix Arizona
Hmm, I think a C5 would be better suited for this project. I'd use alluminum to save weight, and you can get those wagon wheels REALLY cheap. They make terrible planters anyway.
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From: El Paso Texas
It ain't like they're a whole lot of fun to drive anyway, between the Taurus-like ride quality and having to grease the sides of your garage so the *** will fit.
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I've seen less moronic threads than this locked quickly. Wonder what makes this one special.
Maybe some one needs to mention a comparison to a WRX, that should do it.
Maybe some one needs to mention a comparison to a WRX, that should do it.
Last edited by Jon Hekking; Apr 19, 2011 at 10:02 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: PA
Layer duct tape and criss-cross it into a bitching gray lawn chair, then tape in place. But remember it's only rated to 200mph.
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Safety Car
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From: Pennsylvania
No need to mention a (four door sportscar) WRX as they already come with the special airplane size muffler and wing right from the toy factory! A bench seat in one of those would just eliminate the elbow space for all the gangsta wannabees to look so cool
when leaning over while driving. 
Last edited by FOURSPEEDVETTE; Apr 20, 2011 at 10:59 AM.
