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ProdigyCustoms
02-08-2006, 08:42 PM
We delivered the 55 to the interior shop today. What a killer car this turned out to be. We've built more brutal, more hardcore, crazier stuff, but this one could be the perfect package. Definitely in my top 10 favorite cars I ever worked on. Excellent power from a all aluminum Bill Mitchell hardcore 427 / 563MPH small block. Art Morrison chassis, Billet Specialities 18s / 17s are slowed with Wilwood polished 13" /12" brakes. With a T56, attached to a McCleod aluminum wheel and hydraulic clutch, into a 3.73 9" rear.
The colors are HOK true blue Pearl and 2005 Chrysler 300C Cool Vanilla. the pic from the rear in the shade shows the color contrast better. The camera did not do well picking up the vanilla in the brite Florida sun today.
The interior shop is not ours, and thinks they need 8 weeks. Were hoping they can finish it for Atlanta year one in April. the owner is in his 60s and races SCCA Porsche 914s, so he ain't scared to run it around the road coarse, and maybe i can make a blast down the dragstrip with it. Based on running it side by side with my street racer on motor, which ran 10.70s last week, it stays pretty close at a 30MPH roll, once it is hooked up. With the T56, 3.73 and a legit 560HP, it blows the tires off under 30 in 1st or second, so we will have to put slicks on it to see possible low 11s, 10.99
Very nice!
Quick question....What master cylinder is on the 55?
I desparately want to replace my stock-style m/c with a m/c that has screw on caps.
USAZR1
02-08-2006, 09:08 PM
That thing is gorgeous,Frank!
hiwayman
02-08-2006, 10:09 PM
hey frank very cool anychance of a some shots of the floor im about half way through im planing on that small block looks killer
Bill Howell
02-08-2006, 10:26 PM
a all aluminum Bill Mitchell hardcore 563MPH small block.
Damn, I gotta get me one of them. That has to be some kinda speed record for a shoebox.
lol, just busting that butt...Very nice ride, I am looking forward to seeing it.
69Nova
02-08-2006, 10:35 PM
Nice car. Oh and Bill shouldn't you be in bed your a old man and you need your sleep :razz: .
MrQuick
02-08-2006, 10:59 PM
Looks like Wilwood unit Clark, or Mopar...look same-ish. Looks great Frank, now I know why Billy wants one.
ProTouring442
02-09-2006, 02:31 AM
Sweet ride!
73z-6sp
02-09-2006, 03:09 AM
WOW! that is awesome! I love 55 Chevy's! Absolutely awesome!
speedster
02-09-2006, 06:39 AM
Frank -
The 55 is incredible. The car looks like it gave birth to that engine - it fits so well. Very, very nice. You even had a sunny day for the pic. I have got to take a trip over to your shop...
ertoys
02-09-2006, 06:43 AM
Thats purdy!
jy211
02-09-2006, 07:11 AM
looks great....but 8 weeks in the interior shop???? Damn...what type of interior is going in it???
1970cuda
02-09-2006, 07:13 AM
nice!!!!!!!!!!
formula
02-09-2006, 08:16 AM
i still say you guys should have left it half-primered with no windows and just bolted down some seats...:)
Looks incredible! You wouldn't happen to be in the mood to do a 78 formula for free, would you?
coolclassiccars
02-09-2006, 09:19 AM
yea that looks real good frank,nice job,those cars don't just snap together do they ,that's real metal that takes a lot of fitting,assembly.looks killer.makes me want a 55 now.diggin the colors. :seizure:
MuscleRodz
02-09-2006, 11:27 AM
That is a gorgeous shoebox.
Mike
rockdogz
02-09-2006, 02:54 PM
Awesome Frank...
563MPH, wow!! :eek:
ProdigyCustoms
02-09-2006, 03:05 PM
A few more pics
ProdigyCustoms
02-09-2006, 03:10 PM
Awesome Frank...
563MPH, wow!! :eek:
Actually I exaggerated that, it was only 561
F70t/a
02-09-2006, 03:16 PM
Nice 55!!! I love seeing 55's with manuals and not another overdrive auto :getout:
ProdigyCustoms
02-09-2006, 04:14 PM
Nice 55!!! I love seeing 55's with manuals and not another overdrive auto :getout:
The manual trans makes that car
Patrick
02-09-2006, 05:16 PM
The pictures look great but don't do it justice!! The colors work so well together.
Another BADA$$ ride from Prodigy.
Richz68
02-09-2006, 05:29 PM
That is real bad shoebox Frank!!!! .... Man I want to build one so bad I am considering selling the Camaro....
BTW:
Nice Radiator :smoke:
Rybar
02-09-2006, 05:36 PM
Beautiful Car!!! I love everything about it, especially the T56!
That is my next project one day, a '56 Hard Top with a Max-G chassis.
mikey
02-09-2006, 07:09 PM
Awesome color combo:drool: .I can clear up some room if you need a storage place:seizure:
awr68
02-09-2006, 09:29 PM
LOVE it Frank!! My dad had a 55 post, 57 HT, and 55 Nomad during my teen years...damn I love those cars when done right! I think that car IS the whole package!!! GREAT JOB Prodigy!!! :twothumbs
Man I wish I could just ship my camaro down to you for the paint and body work!!
trapin
02-09-2006, 11:26 PM
Very nice, Frank. What is that suspension under that car? Is that one of those Chris Alston replacement frame and suspension packages for Tri-5's?
ProdigyCustoms
02-10-2006, 03:17 AM
Tony, it is the Art Morrison Max g Chassis
Hot Rod
02-10-2006, 05:45 PM
Well done NICE 55
Roger Poirier
02-10-2006, 06:09 PM
Yeah, as we know, Franks work is just OK. My god man, do you ever rest? :hail:
R.P.
ProTeal55
02-11-2006, 05:26 PM
That 55 you built is sick :seizure: , in the best way !
I can only wish my Bel-Air will be at that level some day..:usa:
Bee-u-tiful! I look forward to seeing it at Year One!
speedster
02-12-2006, 03:03 PM
wannabecarbuilder-
Obviously you are the same (let's just say genetically challenged) person who keeps creating new accounts here just to harass members of this board. Don't give us this crap that you aren't trying to be inflammatory. Why don't you just do the mature thing and leave. Hopefully, the moderators of this board shut you down for your own good. 'Nuff said.
speedster
02-12-2006, 03:04 PM
Thanks moderator... :twothumbs
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