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Nine Ball
10-08-2006, 07:35 PM
Who else out there is working on a pro-touring project, but would rather be building a different car instead? I'm sure many of us have quite a few badass projects in our heads, but might be building them out of order.
Right now, I'm gathering parts and such for my hugger orange '69 SS convertible. It will be a nice cruiser with its LS7 427 under the hood.
But, I think I'd rather be building a more wicked 1st gen Firebird instead. I'm thinking charcoal metallic or black, with mini-tubs and a 4-link, and a 88mm single turbo 400 ci LSX. I'd like this one to have a 10-pt cage and run high 8s in the 1/4, but still be able to jump in it and go on Power Tour.
in other words, convertibles kinda suck if you want big power and a rigid chassis. I don't like rollcages in classic convertibles, and this one is too nice to hack up like that.
Tony
Stoker420
10-08-2006, 08:06 PM
I'm not trading sorry. You should have no problem getting a 1st gen firebird.
LowBuckX
10-08-2006, 08:30 PM
Im not trading but Id love to be able to change LowBuck X to HighBuck X But my lotto numbers havent hit yet
00fxd
10-08-2006, 08:34 PM
I've got my mid year Corvette which I love. I've done a lot of upgrades to it but a '64 GTO is and always has been sizzling hot in the back of my mind.:banghead:
I more or less just tripped into owning my 69 RS back when I was in the military at 29 Palms some 22 years ago. Since it was totaled, I felt obligated to rebuild it.....then the PT thing came around.
I'm doing the whole PT build-up right now but my whole life, I've only dreamt about 2 cars.
1. 1970 Challenger (HT or conv)
2. a cruiser musclecar convertible
I can't afford any other toy cars more than that!
Rubes
10-09-2006, 03:02 AM
No...I want to be building the car I'm working on now...I just want other stuff too. Oh, wait...I allready have all my future projects stacked up in the garage too. Believe me, its not as good as you think it is to have multiple "projects". I find myself buying parts for one of the future projects just 'cause its a good deal. Then I have to make room to store it, and then dont have money to spend on the current project :hammer::banghead:. I am such a retard sometimes. But I'm happy...most of the time 'cause I dont know any better.
Steve68
10-09-2006, 03:31 AM
I'd like to do a LS1/turbo swap in the Nova, but I also have a BBC block laying around and a nice set of blower pistons and a good set of alumn heads, so I need a blower/turbo cam, a single plane intake and a carb from CSU plus the blower which a friend has, be a fun street car maybe a mid 10sec ride, just thinking.............
ProTouring442
10-09-2006, 03:37 AM
I'm very happy with the project I am currently not building but should be if I only had a job. My biggest problem is that I am constantly building other cars in my head. Some examples are:
- What if Oldsmobile was given the F-body platform in '88 to make up for the loss of the G-body? I've even sketched this one!
- Chevy Monza/Olds Starfire. Trick suspension and an LSx w/6speed. A wrap around rear wing and some ground effects and you have a cool sports car.
- '78-'80 Olds Cutlass. Mold in the bumpers, nice suspension, LSx w/6-speed. Great driver.
- Drop an LSx w/6speed into my current '97 Bonneville. Ok, so I'd have to convert it to RWD, but it would really surprise a few BMWs, eh?
- Put a supercharged V-6 from my Bonneville and drop it into my wifes Miata.
- '80s G-body. Whack the front frame off and install a front frame from a GMC Typhoon. AWD, Turbocharged, I like it!
- Early '50s Ford ('53-'54) sedan with an AWD chassis under it.
- What if Lincoln made a fox-body? Lots of leather, nice looking wheels, independent rear suspension, supercharged 302, 6-speed, power everything. Add a few Lincoln looking body parts (grill from a Lincoln LS or Mark Viii) and call it a Lincoln LSX to go with the LSC they made then.
- '61-'63 Olds Cutlass. LSx, 6-speed, add some aftermarket suspension. Build it on a sedan and it should kick some butt!
I wish I could do the artwork like others on this board can because i think a few of these would look cool. In my head I know exactly what they would look like, I'm just not talented enough to be able to get them on paper. For example, I knew all along what the 442 would look like with the bumpers flushed like I did, and what the rear spoiler would look like. It just took a while to convince myself to go for it because I wasn't sure that the vision in my head would really match up to reality.
Anyway, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it!
Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"
www.fquick.com/ProTouring442
rocketrod
10-09-2006, 04:24 AM
I am going through a 69 Camaro coupe, but really would rather be doing all the mods to a 69 vert...
TA219
10-09-2006, 04:55 AM
I like my 67 and I am really itching to get it done b/c I would love to build a Jeep one day and there is a 57 bel-air that I pass every sunday coming back from church that I would love to build one day as a cruiser.
scogin918
10-09-2006, 05:03 AM
I want a '30-'31 Model A Ford Rat Rod so bad that I can't stand it. Just something to tool around in with either a flathead or early hemi. An old Caddy motor wouldn't be bad either. I also want another '86-'87 Monte Carlo SS set up for Open Road events like Silver State and such. I had one a while ago and let my wife's kid brother buy it from me and then he totaled it.
rob07002
10-09-2006, 07:40 AM
Only problem with my current project is I don't have more money to spend on it.
And BTW rollbars can look really good if done right.:naughty:
CRCRFT78
10-09-2006, 08:45 AM
I wouldn't mind attenpting a 78 Malibu Convertible SS. LSX w/ 6spd, suspension from SC&C, frame notch w/ mini tub and all the other comforts of a modern vehicle in an old school shell. That and a 96 Impala SS convertible.
Ricoch3T
10-09-2006, 09:57 AM
Only problem with my current project is I don't have more money to spend on it.
And BTW rollbars can look really good if done right.:naughty:
in the same boat is you, would like to do an lsx in mine but not enough dough
jaybee
10-09-2006, 10:40 AM
No, but I've got a whole bunch I'd like to build in addition:
67 Chevelle SS (I once let one of these get away)
70 Mustang Sportsroof
Brand spankin' new Mustang GT
31 Model A Coupe, with suspension properly sorted so it works right.
70 Dodge Challenger (who doesn't want one?)
Some sort of 60's/early 70's boatmobile, with enough power, brakes, and suspension to run with a modern sports/luxury car.
Damn True
10-09-2006, 10:49 AM
No. I have wanted this car, this way for twenty years. However, I would like to have a D-sports racer or an M3 if I were ever able to have a pure race car.
jy211
10-09-2006, 10:50 AM
Yes...and I am building them one by one...now just waiting for a cuda...
Steve68
10-09-2006, 10:51 AM
I got your M3, sport!
I'm quite happy with my First gen bird project.
I am however already looking towards a new project after I finish this one up. I'd really like to do a late 60's Lincoln Continental...it's the suicide doors that have me.
Low, black, and a stout 5.4 modular...it woudl be a nice cruiser.
Damn True
10-09-2006, 11:00 AM
I got your M3, sport!
That is a long way off both in terms of money and driving skill.
But I do lust after them, lemme see it.
00fxd
10-09-2006, 11:50 AM
I find myself buying parts for one of the future projects just 'cause its a good deal. Then I have to make room to store it, and then dont have money to spend on the current project :hammer::banghead:. I am such a retard sometimes. But I'm happy...most of the time 'cause I dont know any better.
Rubes, you remind me of me.....buying parts for future projects [that keep changing]. Thats what it takes to keep some of us happy :doh:
Cool flat head powered dragster :1st:
wantahertzdonut
10-09-2006, 12:26 PM
I would trade my car in a flash for a 74-78 Falcon coupe. I'm also considering trading a guy in Columbus for his 68 Firebird 400 vert.
Bow Tie 67
10-09-2006, 01:48 PM
No...I want to be building the car I'm working on now...I just want other stuff too. Oh, wait...I allready have all my future projects stacked up in the garage too. Believe me, its not as good as you think it is to have multiple "projects". I find myself buying parts for one of the future projects just 'cause its a good deal. Then I have to make room to store it, and then dont have money to spend on the current project :hammer::banghead:. I am such a retard sometimes. But I'm happy...most of the time 'cause I dont know any better.
I don't remember you mentioning the dragster. Bring it over and we can take it down Randall road. :drive:
Rubes
10-09-2006, 02:08 PM
I don't remember you mentioning the dragster. Bring it over and we can take it down Randall road. :drive: Ha...that was an old relic I found hangin in the office of a local Rod Shop years ago...I mentioned to the shop owner I wanted something like that to put in my house. A few months later he shows up in my driveway with it:doh:I think its a real chassis, I just cant find any tags on it to prove it. The rest is just cobbled together for display. I'll restore it some day and hang it in the cathedral ceiling of the house. Thats one of those things I bought that I had no business buying:screwy:
BonzoHansen
10-09-2006, 02:32 PM
Very strange, as I have never wanted one for myself, but I had a dream the other night I bought a Monte SS, did an LS6/T56 and made it my daily driver. I think I have been reading too much at ls1tech. :)
I really want a 70-73 Firebird, and put a GN V6 turbo setup w/200R4. I know nothing about turbos, but that never stopped me before. I think that would be balls fun.
A super fast sleeper ealry 70s Nova could be very fun too. Or a 67ish Chevelle.
go-fish
10-09-2006, 05:56 PM
I am building a dream car of mine but there are so many other ones I have dreamed about like a doing a replica of the Two Lane or the American Grafitti 55 210. Also a piss yellow 32 like Milners in Grafitti, I saw those movies when I was a wee lil' Hotrodder and they just stand out to me as THE coolest cars, as they introduced me to cars. Still, if I had an indisposable income and all three cars, the 32, 55, and my current project 70 'cuda, I would still do the 'cuda because I conceptualized the build myself and the others are basically "tribute" cars. BTW, anyone know if there are plans for repro tri-5 steel bodies?
datsbad
10-09-2006, 07:35 PM
Who else out there is working on a pro-touring project, but would rather be building a different car instead? I'm sure many of us have quite a few badass projects in our heads, but might be building them out of order.
Right now, I'm gathering parts and such for my hugger orange '69 SS convertible. It will be a nice cruiser with its LS7 427 under the hood.
But, I think I'd rather be building a more wicked 1st gen Firebird instead. I'm thinking charcoal metallic or black, with mini-tubs and a 4-link, and a 88mm single turbo 400 ci LSX. I'd like this one to have a 10-pt cage and run high 8s in the 1/4, but still be able to jump in it and go on Power Tour.
in other words, convertibles kinda suck if you want big power and a rigid chassis. I don't like rollcages in classic convertibles, and this one is too nice to hack up like that.
Tony
I HEAR YA TONY , I FEEL THE SAME WAY !!!
OHCbird
10-09-2006, 08:14 PM
Hmmmm. I'm already building a 68 Firebird with a quadralink and a big single turbo... It might not be a 'big thumper', but it'll make 1000hp (If I can afford to get the head right).
Momma would love a 69 vert...
ViperBlue68
10-09-2006, 08:20 PM
I have the same problems...need too finish what i start before doin other stupid shyt...lol...but your plans sound sick an 8 second car you can still jump in and take on power tour sounds wicked! I'd just like to get my lsx swap and minitubs done and I'd be happy....need to drag my car down to Marquez Fabrication...they are local...but Jeff Schwartz' new frame looks really really appealing too me as well.......:hammer:
ProTouring442
10-10-2006, 02:27 AM
I am building a dream car of mine but there are so many other ones I have dreamed about like a doing a replica of the Two Lane or the American Grafitti 55 210. Also a piss yellow 32 like Milners in Grafitti, I saw those movies when I was a wee lil' Hotrodder and they just stand out to me as THE coolest cars, as they introduced me to cars. Still, if I had an indisposable income and all three cars, the 32, 55, and my current project 70 'cuda, I would still do the 'cuda because I conceptualized the build myself and the others are basically "tribute" cars. BTW, anyone know if there are plans for repro tri-5 steel bodies?
I read something recently that said that they were... C.A.R.S. maybe? A '57 'vert if I remember correctly. With all of the parts available now, you can build one yourself from scratch!
Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"
www.fquick.com/ProTouring442 (http://www.fquick.com/ProTouring442)
mtuck
10-10-2006, 04:36 AM
I know how you feel. But I am the opposite of you. I have a hard top and want a convertible. Mine is almost done. We should talk..... :naughty:
Matthew
Jim Nilsen
10-11-2006, 08:05 AM
I let the thought of a Cheetah or a Ford GT40 pass through my mind and I always liked the UltimaGT because it is so much like a Ferrari P4 and ever since I rode in Jeffs Ultima I have to say that it is at the top of my list. An Ultima can be done for so many different price ranges and performance levels and no matter how you do it you can always upgrade and even at the base level you have an incredibly safe and well handling car that has a lot of wow factor no matter where you go.
Jim Nilsen
hdesign
10-11-2006, 08:45 AM
I'd rather be done with my 70 Nova so I could move on to somthing else:
Gen 1 Monte convertible or 70 Cutlass convertible
57 Buick custom
30's Ford P/U rat rod
87 GN or T-type
Damn True
10-11-2006, 08:47 AM
I think I need to add the following:
A superfomance Daytona Coupe
An Ariel Atom
A Caterham 7
An Can-Am car
An actual old T/A racer
But none before my '68
formula
10-11-2006, 09:53 AM
All I really want in my life is a 63 split-window built to the nines. That's it. Once I have my vette, I'm done.
I have been trying to sell my 68' Camaro for a while with no success. I just want (or more correctly-NEED) to build something cheaper for now. With a mortgage pushing $3000 and Baby sitter and Preschool at about $1200 a month, all the money that is tied up in my Camaro is killing me at the moment. I actually want a 65-67' Nova in a trade plus cash for my car.:dunno:
syborg tt
10-11-2006, 11:31 AM
I let the thought of a Cheeta Jim Nilsen
I agree with you on the Cheetah. Put an ls2 in it and be done. Would that be a fun ride.
Diognes56
10-11-2006, 11:46 AM
I have what I want, just wish I could work on it more :( . Once my '56 is done, I will keep it and start going through the list of other cars I want. I will have to fix them up, enjoy them, and then sell them to finance the next car, but you guys know how that is. I don't see me parting with my '56 though.
David
Nine Ball
10-11-2006, 11:54 AM
Okay, I've come to the conclusion that I just need more garage space. Then I could put a different project in each bay and work on whichever I felt like working on. Of course, that method might require 10 years to finish anything, haha.
ProTouring442
10-11-2006, 04:50 PM
I have been trying to sell my 68' Camaro for a while with no success. I just want (or more correctly-NEED) to build something cheaper for now. With a mortgage pushing $3000 and Baby sitter and Preschool at about $1200 a month, all the money that is tied up in my Camaro is killing me at the moment. I actually want a 65-67' Nova in a trade plus cash for my car.:dunno:
Holy yikes!!!
I don't think my house payment, Harley payment, and car payment add up to your house payment!
Wow! Well, good luck selling your car so you can build that Nova. They're cool!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"
www.fquick.com/ProTouring442
Leadfoot1
10-11-2006, 05:11 PM
Nineball,
You really need to see this....(if you haven't, of course)
http://www.detroitspeed.com/projectpages/chrisstavola/cstavola_main.htm
I was feeling like you until i saw this awesome piece of work! + its almost invisible!!!
That's what i'm doing! And i don't think i should face any "Rigidity" issues....
Lead.
By the way....If i had as many toys as you do, i wouldn't need to think about my next project! Nicely filled garage.
Holy yikes!!!
I don't think my house payment, Harley payment, and car payment add up to your house payment!
Wow! Well, good luck selling your car so you can build that Nova. They're cool!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"
www.fquick.com/ProTouring442 (http://www.fquick.com/ProTouring442)
Yeah, it costs a whole lot to live in Hawaii.....
Rolling_Thunder
10-11-2006, 08:57 PM
I'm building (slowly) a 68 Charger... I would much rather be building anything GM... you guys have it so damn easy...
Foo King Zo6
10-14-2006, 12:26 PM
I'm in the middle of building a Factory five cobra..:crying: no time..
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