Holy crap.. what have I done????

[Steve1968LS2]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260040673189

Hmmm... now what? :scared:

I guess PHR keeps preaching about building alternative muscle cars.. now it's time to walk the walk..

Anyone in Portland transport cars??

So, what should we do? 390 engine, TKO-600 trans, Curie nine-inch rear?

Black steelies with better binders? thoughts?

[trapin]

I can't believe it only fetched $8100. Great car for the money...doesn't look like you guys will need to do any body work or paint to it. Just swap out the wheels and dump the rest of the money into the drivetrain and suspension.

Cool. I'm glad it's not a Mustang or Camaro. It'll be nice to see something different for a change.

[ssdeuce]

You did good Steve that's a great looking car!

[Steve1968LS2]

and the name has been chosen..

Project FastLane

:)

About the only think I don't love is the white vinyl top..hmmm

Paint and body is death on a magazine project car since it has to come out of your pocket and is not recouped eventually.

[dhardison]

That's one fine looking piece of machinery. I love the car, excellent choice. I say stab in a Ford Racing 392ci/430hp GT-40 crate engine and TKO-600.

[Steve1968LS2]

That's one fine looking piece of machinery. I love the car, excellent choice. I say stab in a Ford Racing 392ci/430hp GT-40 crate engine and TKO-600.

Given the weight I think I need some cubic inches.. a 393 sounds nice.

I wonder what would fit in the engine bay? Not up on this year Torino/Fairlane

TKO-600 :smoke:

[MonzaRacer]

Hey how about one of those 451 cube FE Rousch crate motors like Foose dad put in the 56 pick up for chip.
Whip up a fake Q-jet throttle body add on a FI setup and a Cobra-Jet Tag for it, maybe a repop Cobra-jet shaker hood scoop.
give it a set of Nascar oval outlet pipes in front of the rear tires, and hows about a push button 4L80E with Indy car style shifter buttons on the steerring wheel. wow now that would be sweet. make people wonder just hwere the shifter is too.
Just an idea ,,,hmmm I wonder if,,,,,. OK I gave my self another idea for dare to be different, again.
Nice buy.
I love Fords too.
Lee

[bret]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260040673189

Hmmm... now what? :scared:

I guess PHR keeps preaching about building alternative muscle cars.. now it's time to walk the walk..

Anyone in Portland transport cars??

So, what should we do? 390 engine, TKO-600 trans, Curie nine-inch rear?

Black steelies with better binders? thoughts?

427 Stroker with EFI, a Vortech and an intercooler, One of Fords electronic overdrive automatics with a Bowler QuickShifter button control so you can keep the column shifter, 9" with a 3:91 gear, big Wilwoods all around, Basset or Aero NASCAR type wheels. Cerullo buckets done in the same blue color that already there with Crow harnesses. Lose the white top...maybe two tone the car with black or a dark color on top. Or just match the blue and do a flat black "phantom OEM" stripe.
Let me do an AirBar and ShockWave air suspension on it.
Or just sell it to me and I'll build it. :)

[Steve1968LS2]

Let me do an AirBar and ShockWave air suspension on it.
Or just sell it to me and I'll build it. :)

Call ya tomorrow.. you know it. :)

[Patrick]

Does Penny know?

[Steve1968LS2]

Does Penny know?

She knows she's the #1 girl :)

And she won't have to share the garage :smoke:

[Steve1968LS2]

. Lose the white top...maybe two tone the car with black or a dark color on top. Or just match the blue and do a flat black "phantom OEM" stripe.
:)

I was thinking of stripping the vinly top and painting the top either blue or white. I would leave the top trim on the car so it doesn't need to be blended to the existing blue paint. I don't think that bit of trim would look bad. hmmm

[Colin Frolick]

Nice car, I dig it.

[SatisTraction]

i say either turbo or supercharge the 302 with a F.A.S.T. set up. a little forced induction would rock. It would also get some advertisement on some parts.

[THX 138]

Hehe I've become part of the popular culture now :) thanks! :D do I get a finders byline? :D

[Steve1968LS2]

Hehe I've become part of the popular culture now :) thanks! :D do I get a finders byline? :D

Actually my wife wants to have a chat with you for encouraging me..

[THX 138]

Actually my wife wants to have a chat with you for encouraging me..:) I'll buy you guys a bottle of Metaxa to make peace.
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[Damn True]

Big nasty Roush crate motor. Strip the vynil and spray. Go the '70s NASCAR style.

[96Z28SS]

Well I'm in Portland, I was gonna say if you want me to go look at it for you but I don't think anyone has too it looks real nice.
If you need a place to keep it for a few days I can keep it in the garage till you get transportation.

[THX 138]

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[19topless69]

You stole that car! You don't get much now a days for that price.
Thats a cool body style with lots of possibilities.

[twosaturns]

sorry to say, but it seems TOO nice to mod. I mean, does EVERY american '64-'72 car need the PT treatment? now, I know what forum this is, but messing w/ a car this perfect just seems wrong.
anyway, I would only do things to it that can be reversed; no mini-tubs, no sheetmetal cutting, no roll cage, no manual conversion. a vortech'd 302 would be cool w/ a modern AOD trans, and save the original.

btw, what happens to magazine cars when they are done?

[ALLFAITH]

Great Car. Torinocobra.com they should have answers on what fits/does not fit.

I say paint the top white, a steh blue will never match. Some side body white stripes like a 69 mach I to off set it.

I would go for the NASCAR look. Wendell Scott era Trino-rent the Pryor movie I think "...Lightning" on NASCAR pioneer WendallS CXott, i think they used a 70 Torino as a nascar. Put some call out CID on Hood, hood pins, rear spoiler-fabricated from sheetmetal with a trunk filled gas cap. Sort of like an R-Model 65 Shelby but full sized.

Brad

[BA.]

Sort of like an R-Model 65 Shelby but full sized.


That's an interesting idea!

I also don't really care for the white top, but, the car is BEAUTIFUL and a steal at 8000. Good catch!
I'm not much on keeping that 302 either. For the love of God, don't put a mod-motor in it!!!! :) I think a 429 (or 427) would be nice and nostalgic, but the 393 and Roush sound good too.

Take out the bench seat and put in something nice from Corbeau or Recaro or any of those guys. It's gotta have some blue in it to match of course.

I'd take a more NASCAR look over the PT look also....

[dropit69]

wow great buy steve i was gonna bid but it was to far for me to deal with it..

[Steve1968LS2]

sorry to say, but it seems TOO nice to mod. I mean, does EVERY american '64-'72 car need the PT treatment? now, I know what forum this is, but messing w/ a car this perfect just seems wrong.
anyway, I would only do things to it that can be reversed; no mini-tubs, no sheetmetal cutting, no roll cage, no manual conversion. a vortech'd 302 would be cool w/ a modern AOD trans, and save the original.

btw, what happens to magazine cars when they are done?

It's numbers matching too.. can't wait to rip out it heart and do a transplant. lol

I only worry about "numbers matching" stuff when the car is rare and this isn't. Will most likely bag and save the original but then again who cares about an original 302?

And it's getting more of a Musclecar treatment rather than PT treatment, with a NASCAR sorta look. However, there will be no mini-tubs or outrageous treatment. Will be some sort of roll bar.. most likely a 4-point.

Some magazine cars, like Penny, are kept. Others are sold to fund the next project car. If I had room for a dozen cars (or even 3) I would keep them all.

[Steve1968LS2]

That's an interesting idea!

I also don't really care for the white top, but, the car is BEAUTIFUL and a steal at 8000. Good catch!
I'm not much on keeping that 302 either. For the love of God, don't put a mod-motor in it!!!! :) I think a 429 (or 427) would be nice and nostalgic, but the 393 and Roush sound good too.

Take out the bench seat and put in something nice from Corbeau or Recaro or any of those guys. It's gotta have some blue in it to match of course.

I'd take a more NASCAR look over the PT look also....

Procar by SCAT makes a cool looking "retro" styled bucket seat.. covered in blue of course :)

[BuddyP]

Wow, the paint and body of that thing is in awsome shape!

[Neil B]

It's just begging for the old-school NASCAR treatment.

[twosaturns]

I only worry about "numbers matching" stuff when the car is rare and this isn't.

considering that many of us have never seen one like that, I'd say it IS rare. I love seeing old unmolested 'common' cars. but that's just me. if I pick a project car, I'd rather 'save' a motorless rustbucket than cut up a 'virgin' car (ugh, that sounded gross!)

[6'9"Witha69]

That is an awesome find Steve. Now it's time to see what the old Oval can handle.

[Steve1968LS2]

considering that many of us have never seen one like that, I'd say it IS rare. I love seeing old unmolested 'common' cars. but that's just me. if I pick a project car, I'd rather 'save' a motorless rustbucket than cut up a 'virgin' car (ugh, that sounded gross!)

Yea, but paint and body cost a FORTUNE do do and takes forever. You're much better off $$$ wise finding a gandma car and doing it.

Not that much cutting will happen.. just a bit (Bwahaahaa!) ;)

[steemin]

I was thinking of stripping the vinly top and painting the top either blue or white. I would leave the top trim on the car so it doesn't need to be blended to the existing blue paint. I don't think that bit of trim would look bad. hmmm

Nice find!
I agree with you about getting rid of the vinyl top:twothumbs
Scott

[ALLFAITH]

Steve,

there is a Nascar restorer, I think Gene Felton, he may have some pics of old Torino NASCARs if you go that route.

One mag--yours ? (I read them all yours being the best) recently had a skecth of a early 70's Torino that was being doen by Steve Stroppe (Mopar guy I think). Had wicked look to it as well.

Brad

[Piet]

Can't wait to see the progress. Think of the Possibilities

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[Steve1968LS2]

I don't know if I would do the decals though.. I like the black hood though.. and the tire profile is :drool:

[Steve1968LS2]

Steve,

there is a Nascar restorer, I think Gene Felton, he may have some pics of old Torino NASCARs if you go that route.

One mag--yours ? (I read them all yours being the best) recently had a skecth of a early 70's Torino that was being doen by Steve Stroppe (Mopar guy I think). Had wicked look to it as well.

Brad

Im pretty sure the Strope car is a MOPAR.. :)

[Kenova]

I was thinking of stripping the vinly top and painting the top either blue or white. I would leave the top trim on the car so it doesn't need to be blended to the existing blue paint. I don't think that bit of trim would look bad. hmmm
Paint the roof white and keep the vinyl trim. It was used a fair bit on Novas in the late '60s and early'70s. Doesn't look half bad and you don't have the usual concerns that you have with vinyl tops.
For the engine, howsabout an after market Windsor block stroked to 428 and use a pair of Edelbrock's Cleveland heads on it. The car has a fair bit of heft to it, so TKO or T56 for a tranny. Might be a good idea to lay a little extra lovin' on it too.
Ken

[Bill Howell]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Do I get any credit here at all??????????
I told you that was a cool car!
Personally I dig the vinyl top. Think Sleeper baby.
I am glad it is going to be the FORD project, too cool.:cool:

Oh, why ship it, road trip!

[Steve1968LS2]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Do I get any credit here at all??????????
I told you that was a cool car!
Personally I dig the vinyl top. Think Sleeper baby.
I am glad it is going to be the FORD project, too cool.:cool:

Oh, why ship it, road trip!

Hmm.. it's only 998 miles..

I guess it's the "take a car I know nothing about on a 1000 mile trip.. without overdrive.."

It's only 15 hours.. hmmm

Going to Orbits to check airfair.. :)

[Ralph LoGrasso]

I can't believe how clean that car is for $8100.

[Nine Ball]

damn nice find for that price. I'd have bought it and just cruised it around for a while as-is. Vinyl top doesn't bother me, it might come back in style by the time you finish the project. You could also try dying the top black just to see if you like it better.

Nascar look would be cool, maybe some 18" racing wheels.

[Steve1968LS2]

damn nice find for that price. I'd have bought it and just cruised it around for a while as-is. Vinyl top doesn't bother me, it might come back in style by the time you finish the project. You could also try dying the top black just to see if you like it better.

Nascar look would be cool, maybe some 18" racing wheels.

I don't HATE the top.. just not in love with it.. who knows, I might keep it.

Think I will fly up there.. pay for it and drive it home.. hell, it's only 900 miles..

I drove 1600 miles EACH WAY to get Penny.. by myself.. 950 is a walk in the park :)

cept he said the radio doesn't work.. hmmm.. time to start downloading into the MP3 player.. :woot:

[Jims78elky]

That is amazing! For $8100.00? I would think that car would be that
X2 easy.Congrats steve on a very cool car,i would think that you
wouldn't like the "big body" type cars,i personally would keep the
top and drop a huge EFI big block in it....cruise and enjoy it!

Though i would like to see a black leather interior,maybe some nice
recaro's,custom center console,a little this a little that..ya know:yeah:


I hope it looks good in person and it doesn't have any hidden issues
or gremlins like that..there is ALLOT you could do too a car like that
that would make it a killer car,even some white pearl stripes down
the hood and trunk would really make it stand out.



Dam nice car!

:git:

[tracar91]

How about not going "PT" or "Nascar" styled? What's wrong with making a great weekend cruiser? I mean, you can't make everything into a track car. I'd love to have the ability to build 2 cars, one for the track, and one for the car cruises.

I'm not opposed to either style. I just think something that nice to start with would be worth a tastful technological implant. How about a new Mustang 3 valve motor with some form of boost and cylinder de-activation, 6 speed auto, big brakes and nice proportional wheel/ tires (stock looking steelies in 18" maybe). Leave the bench seat for the dates you'll be required to take your wife on to get back on her good side.

The goal is a car that performs well, sips the go juice (reasonably) and could easily be a daily driver.

[Steve1968LS2]

How about not going "PT" or "Nascar" styled? What's wrong with making a great weekend cruiser? I mean, you can't make everything into a track car. I'd love to have the ability to build 2 cars, one for the track, and one for the car cruises.

I'm not opposed to either style. I just think something that nice to start with would be worth a tastful technological implant. How about a new Mustang 3 valve motor with some form of boost and cylinder de-activation, 6 speed auto, big brakes and nice proportional wheel/ tires (stock looking steelies in 18" maybe). Leave the bench seat for the dates you'll be required to take your wife on to get back on her good side.

The goal is a car that performs well, sips the go juice (reasonably) and could easily be a daily driver.

NASCAR themed.. but a cruiser..

I guess when I think of "a nascar theme" I'm thinking the stance, paint, wheel/tire combo and that. I'm not gonna strip it, toss in ta truck arm susp and shove #44 on the door :)

Hey, might even have AC.. The bench seat will become a couch in my garage..

No new school motor.. did the LS2. This time it about carbs and cubic inches..

[G-TX]

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[hotroddr]

I think its time to prove once and for all that PT isnt really about bling. White vinyl tops on 70s cars that really lay it down on the track is a good start.
I like the nascar Idea too...maybe its time to jump ship on PT and start a new buildstyle (notice I didnt say look because its not about look) called Nas-touring or something.
A build using an integrated roll cage type structure like the new volvos and other newer cars use would totally rock. I would like to see use of structural foam and hidden strengthening members and safety structures built under the interior to retain its passenger capabilities and safety. Of course the front seat will need to be replaced with something a little more supportive, and shoulder belts are a must. Stock looking wheels with big enough tires would be pretty sweet as well. Maybe someone makes something similar to the stock wheels already(Wheel Vintiques?). How about a dive into computer controlled adjustable air suspension with varying roll resistance(I know that would take a lot of homework with spring rates vs air pressure and more but MAN it would be cool). Turbos can help with volumetric efficiency and power and they have a certain cool factor I suppose. Speed and handling dependent aerodynamic features would also be a plus, as well as a full belly pan. Diesel power is big on my cool list because its not common and you build all the torque you ever need with better efficiency. Shoot may as well throw a popcorn maker into the bad boy while your at it(ok sctratch the last one)

Well...there we go...I layed out some of what Im brainstorming about as I finish school for mechanical and aerospace engineering. Anyone want to donate money so I can research and show how these things can be done?

[Boyd]

Remove the vinyl top, leave the trim, then paint the roof, hood, deck, and tail panel a satin black. Next Drop the car down (pick your method) over a set of 18" black Cobra R's.

[Restomod]

SUPER deal Steve!! How about a good ole 514 crate with a 6 speed!!! Paint the roof white,tighten the suspension up and some nice wheels,nice up the inside and call it done.

[protour_chevelle]

Local guy is running a tko600 in his single turbo stang and would never run a tremec again. Notchy as hell, and not worth the coin one bit. I hear this quite a bit around the internet. I'd do what Andrew did, run a t56 with that fancy work so you do not have to use a clutch when up shifting.

-Matt

[96Z28SS]

Here is a Torino at a dealership here in Oregon. Steve got a real good deal I think.

http://www.chevconnection.com/71torinocobra.htm

[DarkBuddha]

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[Steve1968LS2]

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Oh man.. that's sweet.. the wheels/tires are just what I had in mind.. :drool:

[Damn True]

Pacer makes those wheels in 16" and 17" if I am not mistaken.

[Frank Grimes]

a 429 would be sweet.

[Damn True]

a 429 would be sweet.


...a 429 smallblock would be cooler.

[THX 138]

Oh man.. that's sweet.. the wheels/tires are just what I had in mind.. :drool:add the reverse flow heads with the exaust coming out the intake ports and then do Y connections all to one 3" or bigger pipe that straddles the passenger side A pillar and follows the roof line straight out. :D CRAZY MAN! :D it would be awesome.

[Steve1968LS2]

Just found out the grill on my Fairlane is the same used on the CJ Torino and rare..

Goes for $1200 in primo shape and mine looks to be in primo shape :woot:

[G-TX]

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[G-TX]

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The wheels are Cragar Soft 8.I saw them at Summit's ATL store...$60 for 17x8 or 17x9!

[Damn True]

Better looking IMO.
http://www.pacerwheels.com/shared_modules/wheelDataBook.php?myVen=219&mySty=605&linkBig=y
The Pacer version uses the proper "D" shape instead of the circle.

[DusterRT]

I like the vinyl top myself, really goes well with the blue...but I think painting it white would look good as well and be more NASCAR-ish than the vinyl.

Looks like you got a pretty darn good deal on it if there's nothing bad hiding under the paint, there was a local dealer that sold an all original one in not quite as nice shape for about $10,000 (light green on dark green too..meh).

[bnickel]

ya know Steve Petty had a black vinyl top on the 68 road runner, just dye the white top black and do a black out hood. maybe swap to the 71-73 ram air hood NOT the shaker hood.

Ford actually designed that car to swallow a Boss 429 so i say do what that car is begging for and put in all aluminum Boss '9 with fuel injection or better yet one of the 494 Can Am Boss 429 motors. do a dual throttle body FI setup, T-56 trans and a cobra IRS in the rear and leave the body stock. interior wise, just find a nice set of buckets and have them covered to match the stock interior.

these guys have some Can Am 494 Boss '9 parts

http://www.bossperformance.com/parts.asp

if not a boss '9 maybe do something like a 429 Cobra Jet style sleeper and leave the car bone stock other than the engine/trans.

this site has all of the info you'd ever need to build a 429 CJ car. http://www.429mustangcougarinfo.50megs.com
maybe a sleeper clone would be cool. no reason it can't handle too though. if you want to keep a stock look to it wheel vintiques does make the 17" billet magnum 500's that would look cose to what the car has now.

BTW, i was thinking really hard about bidding on that car. iot went for more than i'd have been able to pay though so i'm glad you got it. it's a very nice car.

[Mean 69]

This is going to be one cool car. I think the best thing for the powerplant would be to use a good ole 514 Ford Racing motor, ridiculously afFORDable, and great power. Durability won't be an issue because this isn't going to be a track car, so the budget parts they use in the setup will be just fine. 620 HP for $7500, brand new?! That's a steal. Plus, being in the magazine business, I am guessing that Ford would love to help out with it for you guys. On top of that, the car isn't going to be a lightweight anyway, so this motor makes sense over the very popular, and very cool stroker small block varieties.

I really think the car needs to get a Lateral Dynamics treament, even though I think I know the plans for the supension on it, which is neat, just a bit of envy on this end. Leave the white top on it, it looks fine, and as long as it's in good shape it won't detract from the car too much. If you pull it, and go to paint the car, it's going to be hard to match the paint unless you shoot the whole car, and that is really expensive as we all know. You don't need to do much to this car, it stands on its own already, a really terrific find and very different. I'd vote for Magnum 500's over the steelies, perfect for that car, and very nice to boot.

Lucky dog!
Mark

[jaybee]

DarkBudda has the look down, his photoshop is PERFECT. If you don't intend to do a lot of paint and bodywork maybe this is the time to show how to build a killer car without having a pile of Berkshire Hathaway stock to sell (at $100,000/share). Leave the vinyl top as is, dye it black, or strip and paint another color above the chrome, whatever you think. NASCAR used very simple spoilers and air dams in those days, you could do a how to on fabricating those pieces. I'm not wild about flat black hoods, but to each his own. "Stock suspension can be made to work really well" is a mantra in the Suspension forum here, you could show us how careful parts selection and tuning can make an old street car feel like a hot new street car. Obviously it has to be lowered. Do something about the brakes. My first car was a 1970 Galaxie 500 with nonpower drum brakes and I learned how to stop with BOTH feet. Maybe a disk brake 8.8" out of an Explorer would work? Torque moves the car, especially a big car. Crate engines are great, but if this is going to be an affordable build a 460 would be a readily available option. Three pedals are nice, but if it's a cruiser with the ability to turn up the wick mate that big block to a later model overdrive automatic.

[Kenova]

So, what should we do? 390 engine, TKO-600 trans, Curie nine-inch rear?

OH! OH! :seizure: SOHC it!! The bigger the better!
Ken

[spicer]

My vote is for one of these:
http://www.worldcastings.com/prods_pages/102060.htm

[DJ Mabe]

I'm with spicer. The stroked windsor isn't that exoctic as some of the twin turbo motors but I think it fits right in for what you're doing. I don't think a SC motor or turbos would go with the black old school Nascar mags. BTW I think you did well buying that car and good choice. It good to see something out of the ordinary.

[BLWN1]

Carb'd 4 valve would be awesome.....

[smack_talker]

If your going for a NASCAR feel, then it should be Boss 9 or 429 SCJ. Steve, do you watch "Back in the day", they had a race from 71 on their recently. Look at the Holman/Moody Torinos.

[Steve1968LS2]

If your going for a NASCAR feel, then it should be Boss 9 or 429 SCJ. Steve, do you watch "Back in the day", they had a race from 71 on their recently. Look at the Holman/Moody Torinos.

I've been pondering all of this and I think the look will be a NASCAR/pro-cruising look..

The main part of the NASCAR look will be the paint treatment/stance and tire sidewall.

So far I have a Torino hood (with scoop) that will be painted satin black. I also have the chin spoiler and a flat black cyclone rear spoiler on the way.

The back tail light panel will be painted black. The white top will be dyed black.. this should help "toughen up" the look of the car. I am deciding if I should paint the silver grill black as well. thoughts?

For wheels I am thinking: https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/11/V6017x9small-1.jpg

Maybe with a black center. I would go a 17" wheel with a higher profile tire (unsure.. 45-50 series? taller?)

I might get these and a set of black steelies (with r-compound tires) for the track.

For engine I want to do something affordable.. and that has great aftermarket support. So far I am leaning towards a stroked 351W.. maybe a 408. This way I will have zero problems installing a vintage air system (ie, front runner).

For a trans I'm thinking TKO-600. Rebuild the 9" in the car with steeper gears. Suspension will be getting some Total Control stuff and possibly Shockwaves. It's all still up in the air, just ideas as far as suspension and drivetrain. I want the car to be fun/comfortable to drive and stay within budget. I was hoping to keep the total, including the car, at @25k but it's most likely going to be $27k.

The for sure stuff is the hood, spoiler, and black vinyl top.. the rest is open for debate.

[TonyL]

those wheels are cool.

there are also three piece ones too.
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[fvike]

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Love it, but the engine has to be the NASCAR that never was! - The 427 SOHC Cammer! It was banned from NASCAR even before it got a race.


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[chet]

tko 600? Come on stay with a built top loader for nostalgia! I like those rims though.

[smack_talker]

If your doing a stroked Windsor, at least make it 427.

[OLDFLM]

I've been pondering all of this and I think the look will be a NASCAR/pro-cruising look..

The main part of the NASCAR look will be the paint treatment/stance and tire sidewall.

So far I have a Torino hood (with scoop) that will be painted satin black. I also have the chin spoiler and a flat black cyclone rear spoiler on the way.

The back tail light panel will be painted black. The white top will be dyed black.. this should help "toughen up" the look of the car. I am deciding if I should paint the silver grill black as well. thoughts?

For wheels I am thinking: https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/11/V6017x9small-1.jpg

Maybe with a black center. I would go a 17" wheel with a higher profile tire (unsure.. 45-50 series? taller?)

I might get these and a set of black steelies (with r-compound tires) for the track.

For engine I want to do something affordable.. and that has great aftermarket support. So far I am leaning towards a stroked 351W.. maybe a 408. This way I will have zero problems installing a vintage air system (ie, front runner).

For a trans I'm thinking TKO-600. Rebuild the 9" in the car with steeper gears. Suspension will be getting some Total Control stuff and possibly Shockwaves. It's all still up in the air, just ideas as far as suspension and drivetrain. I want the car to be fun/comfortable to drive and stay within budget. I was hoping to keep the total, including the car, at @25k but it's most likely going to be $27k.

The for sure stuff is the hood, spoiler, and black vinyl top.. the rest is open for debate.

DarkBudda has to be LOL... he just did a chop for a friend of mine who has a 70 GT 429CJ convertable with the same ideas!

The wheels above or 17-inch late model Mach 1 wheels... Boss 429 scoop since it's a nice size for a big car, especially when the hood is that big. Putting a Cyclone decal down the side: Basically building the "vert" into what the factory could have produced with a black Cyclone spoiler on the trunk!

MY VOTE: Flat black hood, scoop, black top and black spoiler... with the side stripe tying it all together!

[ViperBlue68]

those wheels are cool.

there are also three piece ones too.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

nice lookin wheel! who makes em? and what sizes are available?

[OLDFLM]

Numbers matching 429CJ...

[DarkBuddha]

DarkBudda has to be LOL... he just did a chop for a friend of mine who has a 70 GT 429CJ convertable with the same ideas!

The wheels above or 17-inch late model Mach 1 wheels... Boss 429 scoop since it's a nice size for a big car, especially when the hood is that big. Putting a Cyclone decal down the side: Basically building the "vert" into what the factory could have produced with a black Cyclone spoiler on the trunk!

MY VOTE: Flat black hood, scoop, black top and black spoiler... with the side stripe tying it all together!
Yep... I'm LOL, but in that mad scientist "I'm going to rule the world" way. But I do that anyway. And geez, if I'd known that 'chop was going public I would've spent a bit more time on it... please try to overlook the quicky quality. :guilty:

[TonyL]

nice lookin wheel! who makes em? and what sizes are available?

I found those wheels on "anglo american road racing's" site. They are "Image" wheels.

Image's site (http://www.imagewheels.co.uk/pages/wheels_cast.html)

These are the guys who make all the "cool" replica wheels on the highest end "Cobras" "Gt40s" and such. I hear good things.

Click here for Anglo American Racing's site (http://aaroadracing.com/shop.net/product_category_list.aspx?catid=51)

sizes range all the way up to 19 x 15. ! (just changed according to Image's site, used to be 18s)

the mini lite looking ones go up to 20x13.5

these ones. Im sure a 5 lug version is available.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[Damn True]

Their prices go up along with the size at a pretty steep rate $365 for a 13x5 and $565 for a 17x9 and it keeps going up, way up, from there.