spawned from the cookie cutter cars thread... what have you done that is unique?

[scott_fx]

I was reading through the cookie cutter car thread and was wondering; what have you done that is unique to your car build? anything from a 'simple' custom bracket to a whole new redesign. if it's custom post it up on here.

be sure to include pics!

[zipsimons]

I made an "RS" 72 Chevelle. Hide-away headlights, driving lights in the bumper, reverse lamps in the rear pan, quad stop lights, unique stripes, window trim delete, hand built aluminum gauge panel, and much much more. I just opened a shop www.streetmetalconcepts.com some pics on there and many more on the facebook link.

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[scott_fx]

thats a cool start to this thread! nice work

[zipsimons]

thats a cool start to this thread! nice work

thanks a lot! I would have posted pics but I got a new computers with windows8 and am a little lost! lol

[preston]

1967 Mustang custom GT1 inspired tube frame, flat bottom floor nose to tail, custom built front SLA suspension including uprights, Pro racing PFC endurance brake calipers with full floating 15" rotors, 3 link 9" rear with underslung watts link, 15" engine setback, 4" ride height, 335 tires F&R, custom airdam, rear valence, rockers, fender vents and flares, late model Shelby headlight conversion, rocker routed exhaust through the rear wheel wells and out the tail panel to accomodate engine setback and driver pedal box, custom twin turbo system, radiator and intercooler ducting, Megasquirt full seqential EFI with coil on plug for the 427W engine.

Oh wait, I meant - '69 Camaro, LS3 engine with billet front accessory mount, DSE front subframe and bolt on rear clip, 9" moser floating housing, T56, and Marquez billet highlights and a few select CF trim pieces and Forgeline wheels. Orange with white stripes

=:)

[brownz]

Building a 69 camaro LOL

[feeble]

Custom bracket for mounting an adjustable proportioning valve and line lock to the manual master cylinder:

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Boss 302 tunnel ram base converted to EFI with custom plenum top. This has been in process for a little while and won't pick up serious steam until I get to the engine build.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

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Custom 3-link, etc, etc. Should be a pretty unique car when done.

[badbu68]

Trying to build a 68 chevelle in the spirit of a trans-am based street car. 15" wheels/tires, big sway bars, mostly stock looking.

[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

I have my mainstream cars. Currently working on a Shelby inspired 66 Mustang Coupe. Also have a 67 Camaro with boltons and getting an LT1/T-56, as well as a 71 Camaro I'm going a little deeper into as far as body modifications and appearance.

Then I have my "other" projects. My latest is a 60's Volvo PV544 I just picked up. I want to get all the books I can on suspensions, pick as many brains as I can, and use my resources and skills as an R&D Engineer to design and build my first full suspension setup, and maybe tube chassis depending on how deep I want to go. Thinking of a turbo Ecotec, or someone planted the idea of a Hayabusa engine, though that's looking costly. I also have a 58 Edsel I'm going to make into a roadster, and graft Crown Vic suspension, and build a 4 link, with maybe a mod motor.

[pro68chevelle]

Building a 1968 Chevelle, LS3 500HP engine moved back 3 inches, T56, transmission tunnel from a 2006 GTO spliced into the floor pan for transmission clearance, 18" Forge lines 265/40 front tires, 295/40 rear tires, Sparco seats, Roll bar with harnesses, nascar spec pro gauges, 14" 6 piston brakes up front, 13.5 4 piston brakes out back, Willwood master cyclinders with balance bar, ford 9", watts link, Ricks tank, shaved drip rails with added body line added back in, Custom front bumper with splitter, boxed frame rails, custome rear bumper with roll pan and air foils, SPC upper and lower control arms, moved the fuel fill hole to LT QTR. Im sure I am forgetting somthing LOL ! I am about 2 years into the build.

[scott_fx]

this thread needs pics!

[howehot]

I talked to Schwartz Performance about a chassis for a G-body to put under my 84 Monte Carlo SS. 7 months later I had said chassis and so can you. They also now have a chassis for 78-87 El Camino's since I needed one for my current build

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/monte34-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/monte38-1.jpg

[mmosley]

Boss 302 tunnel ram base converted to EFI with custom plenum top.


Super stock cross ram tunnel ram with six pack top converted to 3x2 throttle body with port EFI. Unfortunately will have to run a small hood scoop, so I will loose the flat hood...

84391

in a 1968 Plymouth, with 1968 plates...

84392

with a "stock appearing" cluster that was converted to 150mph speedo, SW 8k tach, etcetera.

84393

Will also have the stock 4 speed console with T56 Magnum and what, for the most part, will appear to be the stock interior. May even put a blank shifter ball on the shifter to make it look like a 4 speed. I am thinking 18x9.5 w/ 275/35-18 Front and 19x10.5 w/ 295/35-19 rear. Any opinions...

[mmosley]

Howe - you like the rear floaters... would this be too extravagant for a 90% street car that sees some track time?

[kencobra]

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[howehot]

Howe - you like the rear floaters... would this be too extravagant for a 90% street car that sees some track time?

Schwartz's uses this setup to eliminate the chance of the pads being pushed off the rotors. Security for when it's on the track.

[feeble]

84398

Nice! Custom made by you or did you buy a kit somewhere? I'd like to see some more detail of the upper shock bracket.

[E.rodz]

custom fabricated a twin turbo system,intercooler,piping,perimeter frame,shock mounts and lots more to come No cookie cutter here.lol still a long way to go but making progress.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMAG1431-1.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/IMAG1431.jpg.html)

[cornfedbill]

Super stock cross ram tunnel ram with six pack top converted to 3x2 throttle body with port EFI. Unfortunately will have to run a small hood scoop, so I will loose the flat hood...

84391

in a 1968 Plymouth, with 1968 plates...

84392

with a "stock appearing" cluster that was converted to 150mph speedo, SW 8k tach, etcetera.

84393

Will also have the stock 4 speed console with T56 Magnum and what, for the most part, will appear to be the stock interior. May even put a blank shifter ball on the shifter to make it look like a 4 speed. I am thinking 18x9.5 w/ 275/35-18 Front and 19x10.5 w/ 295/35-19 rear. Any opinions...

That is way too cool!

[Zspoiler]

844238442484425 On My 1979 Z-28 Camaro.I have added a IMSA front Spoiler,The Vette Brakes C-4 Corvette front suspension. Twin remote oil filters /power steering and with remote coolers. Custom aluminum instrument panel with AutoMeter gauges. With more coming,

[1965gp]

I love that IMSA spoiler- there was an ad that seemed to run on the inside cover of every car mag in the 80's with a red Z28 with a similar spoiler and a blower sticking through the hood. That ad made quite an impression on me as a kid.

[Motorcitydak]

I have always just glazed over at most car shows after a while, bow ties get boring real quick despite what may set them apart from the car sitting next to it. I have always been a Mopar guy so that alone sets me apart. When I got the car I had always wanted ('68 Charger) the wheels started turning. What I ended up wanting was an all wheel drive muscle car, that sets it in a class of it's own already. Every other special thing that i did to the car was a result of that first idea. I had to do push rod suspension on the front, so I figured I may as well do it on the rear too. The engine got pushed back 16 inches to clear the front drive, put massive tires (315's) on all 4 corners and am using 14 inch brakes. O, and if that is not enough, it should come out with a dry weight of around 2500#

[rockytopper]

To start with my custom muti use engine car lift.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/umightbaredneck-1.jpg

The internationally sold ls1 alt relocation bracket
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/altbracket-1.jpg


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/altbracket2-1.jpg

Engine covers to hide the ugliest engine the lord has every invented. Including a custom fan shroud for the factory Harrison rad.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/10/enginebay-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/fanshroud-1.jpg

Custom dash including the patented ” FLOWMO” multi axis swivel vent lol.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/DSC09014-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/DSC09018-1.jpg
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CNC hub caps
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/th_IMG_0109-1.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk243/rockytoppers1/?action=view&current=IMG_0109.mp4)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/IMG_1477-1.jpg

[nekkidhillbilly]

been building a 66 buick gs with a nailhead and 200-4r for years. life got in the way.

[TheJDMan]

Howe - you like the rear floaters... would this be too extravagant for a 90% street car that sees some track time?

A floating hub rear end is 100% streetable. I have over 6000 street miles on my Moser 9" floater with not even a hint of a problem. That said, I would not recommend this setup if you will be drag racing but for autox or HPDE it is the best.

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[kencobra]

The crossmember and shock bracket are part of the Rod and Customs Mustang 2 suspension I purchased. The piece that covers the old shock tower and front brackets (3holes) are custom one off by my fabricator.

[rustomatic]

I like this post--there is humor here!


1967 Mustang custom GT1 inspired tube frame, flat bottom floor nose to tail, custom built front SLA suspension including uprights, Pro racing PFC endurance brake calipers with full floating 15" rotors, 3 link 9" rear with underslung watts link, 15" engine setback, 4" ride height, 335 tires F&R, custom airdam, rear valence, rockers, fender vents and flares, late model Shelby headlight conversion, rocker routed exhaust through the rear wheel wells and out the tail panel to accomodate engine setback and driver pedal box, custom twin turbo system, radiator and intercooler ducting, Megasquirt full seqential EFI with coil on plug for the 427W engine.

Oh wait, I meant - '69 Camaro, LS3 engine with billet front accessory mount, DSE front subframe and bolt on rear clip, 9" moser floating housing, T56, and Marquez billet highlights and a few select CF trim pieces and Forgeline wheels. Orange with white stripes

=:)

[rustomatic]

I recently *******ized my rear leaf suspension with the following (and a Helwig sway bar) biscuit bar:

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There's also some electric power steering (it's funny how many people still have no idea that this exists):

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I don't really do pretty, but function is pretty good...

[Nicks67GTO]

I was going to say something smartass like "I started with a GTO instead of a Chevelle" but after the last few months it seems like there are GTO build threads everywhere in here....which is A-ok with me.

[LS1NOVA]

Great idea for a thread! Lol.

Here's some from my car.

Lesser known wheel brand (VWW) and rarely seen wheel (V48)
Turbocharger on a pro-touring car. Makes 950whp and drivability like a stock 5.3 pickup
Custom brackets for 12" Fbody discs and 11" s-10 discs
GPS for nav and speedo
Oil cooler where the front license plate used to be.
Black pleather bucket seats for $285 shipped for the pair
SPC upper control arms and tall ball joints instead of (insert major susp player here) kit
2" dropped spindles (The cheapy Ebay ones that everyone is scared of now but they CAN work)
Rewelded steering center link and reversed Chevelle steering arms (homemade Tru-turn)
E85 fuel
Dark Green paint
Throw drag wheels on and run 9.50's at 150
Super smooth firewall
Rollcage and two car seats safely

[LowFast]

Custom hood to clear engine

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/23/0c8w.jpg/)

Custom Front bumper/valance

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/5/e1jd.jpg/)

Trans Tunnel, Work in Progress

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/38/tsxe.JPG/)

Not as killer as some of the work in this thread, but at least breaks the cookie-cutter mold, and on top of it it's a Falcon.

[protour_chevelle]

I started the whole cutting stock LS exhaust manifold flanges off and welding v bands onto them, pipe, etc. (atleast that I know of, documented online lol)

[Munssey]

I feel like it's easier to say 'most everything' but most notably the brace and the bumps.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/FalconEngineCompartmentUpdates8915-1.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/munssey/media/1965%20Falcon/FalconEngineCompartmentUpdates-8915.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/StrutTowerBraceFinal2-1.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/munssey/media/1965%20Falcon/StrutTowerBraceFinal-2.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/null_zpse6ba8cbe-1.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/munssey/media/null_zpse6ba8cbe.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/null_zps4f73e086-1.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/munssey/media/null_zps4f73e086.jpg.html)

[shortrack]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/LRlarge_zpsaa100532-1.jpg (http://s962.photobucket.com/user/shortrack/media/LRlarge_zpsaa100532.jpg.html)


The whole car really. A 69 chevelle body on a Nascar Sprint Cup chassis. This has been done before but mine is the only one that I know of that the doors open and the windows roll up and down as stock. Theres a Camaro on this site as such but the person who built it worked at a Nascar chassis shop and built the chassis to suit so that doesnt count sorta...lol. Plus the car was not built at a professional shop like many I see on this site with access to cnc machinery, water jet cutting and every other tool under the sun it has been built by a guy in his garage.