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Bonez305
10-25-2023, 04:01 PM
My son Peter Jr and I are embarking on a Pro Touring build as tribute to him going into remission on his Leukemia. It will be built with those colors in mind. He is a full time student at FIU inspiring to be a Mechanical Engineer.

The Plans for this build are:
White paint
All Black trimming
Orange accents and Cancer ribbons on fender and Tailgate
LS engine
4L60E trans.
Disc brakes
20in staggered wheels
Modern bucket seats

Major inspiration for the project Came from Mel's Desert Eagle El Camino from 80z Babiez Car Club

Body
Featherlite Composites (thx for the sponsorship, great product)
Lauren Engineering ground effects (if possible)

Engine
LQ9 Block bored and honed 0.020 over
Cut Stock crank 0.010 under
Stock replacement pistons bored 0.020 over
Stock rods with new bolts
Brian Tooley Racing Stage 3 N/A Cam .631/.615 231°/244° 112.5+2.5 LSA
Morel M7717 Lifters
BTR Valve springs 0.660
New Lifter Trays
Timing Chain Set JP5623T

Need to be installed
LS9 Gasket
ARP Head Bolts
Timing Chain Cover (Front)


Parts still needed.
Holley Terminator Max Stealth
Fuel system
Pulley system
Cooling system.

Undercover87t
10-26-2023, 11:52 AM
As a fellow G-Body owner and Leukemia survivor (32 years in remission) I approve :twothumbs. Congrats to your son and good luck with the build.

FORDvsCHEVY
10-26-2023, 11:59 PM
Happy for your son and a great project for you two…. Nice job Dad’ing.

Bonez305
11-05-2023, 11:48 AM
Thanks for the welcome guys. We have a lot of work to do and I will be using the forums to my advantage for help with the build. I'm sure everyone has dealt with their own struggles building their cars.