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Well I finally pulled the trigger, bit the bullet (insert preferred euphemism) etc........... The '66 is getting done over the winter. Most of the major parts are waiting, some others will be delivered in early January. The suspension rebuild should be completed shortly after the first of the year, and the real work starts.
Hey Jimmy! Yes, but I have made a few "changes" in the build spec
It should end up ~ 550HP / 550 TQ. The rear end is getting rebuilt, 3.90, new Posi, BB Stub Axles & sway bar; 3 1/2" half shafts. Bilstiens all around. All of the suspension will be rebuilt / restored (new springs etc). Tremec 5sp; Hooker side pipe headers, etc etc. all of the major parts are either here or on their way. The car should be back to me (after the suspension work is complete) shortly after the first of the year, and then the fun begins. The "plan" is to have all of the mechanical work done by early April. I have not quite decided on paint yet. I / we (my friend Rick) may go "old school" and do a lacquer paint job, still a bit up in the air.
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You have to be really excited to get the project underway. Best of luck getting the car completed - sounds like it will be a great car with power to be a real beast on the street.
Well I finally pulled the trigger, bit the bullet (insert preferred euphemism) etc........... The '66 is getting done over the winter. Most of the major parts are waiting, some others will be delivered in early January. The suspension rebuild should be completed shortly after the first of the year, and the real work starts.
Just think how much money I could have save you!! Tommy, one to many phone calls. Jealous, YES!!! Wish you the best and I'm looking forward to seeing you & the '66 this spring/summer. I'm still impressed with your knowledge on Whiskey (Whisky) single malt!!!!
Last edited by RWH; Dec 5, 2014 at 08:15 PM.
Reason: spelling
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Originally Posted by RWH
Just think how much money I could have save you!! Tommy, one to many phone calls. Jealous, YES!!! Wish you the best and I'm looking forward to seeing you & the '66 this spring/summer. I'm still impressed with your knowledge on Whiskey (Whisky) single malt!!!!
You should have just purchased some Montgomery Wards studded snows and made that clunker a winter driver. This car is on my short list of one I should not have sold.
Hey Jimmy! Yes, but I have made a few "changes" in the build spec
It should end up ~ 550HP / 550 TQ. The rear end is getting rebuilt, 3.90, new Posi, BB Stub Axles & sway bar; 3 1/2" half shafts. Bilstiens all around. All of the suspension will be rebuilt / restored (new springs etc). Tremec 5sp;
That will be a fun car! Make sure you save any original parts.
If you are adding a rear sway bar, you should up size the front bar.
Are you doing the work yourself?
Our '66 has a big block that is putting out about the same power/ torque as yours, and is backed up by a Tremec as well. We travel all over the US with it.
Let us know in advance if you are planning a "garage session". I wouldn't mind helping out.
Thanks for the offer of help! The suspension work is being done by Vtech Corvette in Rockford Il. I am doing the rest. The cluster will likely go to "Clocks by Roger" to be restored / upgraded. Still have not quite decided on paint.
I may start a build thread or just continue to post updates here.
Thanks for the offer of help! The suspension work is being done by Vtech Corvette in Rockford Il. I am doing the rest. The cluster will likely go to "Clocks by Roger" to be restored / upgraded. Still have not quite decided on paint.
I may start a build thread or just continue to post updates here.
Stay tuned!
CANDY APPLE RED, Len!!
Count me in also if you need a hand with anything. Post up when you'll be working on it and see how many guys come out.
And as far as that single malt stuff, I should have taken notes. We'll have to have that discussion again!
Finally pulled the trigger
Tommy, one to many phone calls. Jealous, YES!!! Wish you the best and I'm looking forward to seeing you & the '66 this spring/summer. I'm still impressed with your knowledge on Whiskey (Whisky) single malt!!!!
? Little to chilly... although the Village Tavern is right there...
