If you were to build a Streetfighter '55-57 Chevy...

[compos mentis]

... what would you put in it?

I think its just a matter of time before we start to see some of those cars get built as Streetfighters.

So I'm interested in others ideas regarding what you'd do regarding the look (i.e paint and/or body mods), powertrain, interior and especially the frame and suspension.

[Johnny Blaze]

Doug Coopers 55

Art Morrisons 55

Either one is good for me

[compos mentis]

I agree those are excellent cars.

But I was thinking of a 55-57 built in the style of John Parsons Nova.

I'll clarify further what I meant since I'm going by this sites definition of Streetfighter...

"Street Fighter: (The term is adapted from a European genre of stripped down street bikes to mean stripped down pro-touring cars.) A classic muscle car with heavily modified and upgraded suspension and brake system components, powerful yet functional drive train, and little to no creature comforts. Most Street Fighters lack A/C, big billet wheels, chromed-out engine bays and navigation systems, but sport forged wheels, a roll cage and fabricated parts. Anything not necessary to make the car accelerate, decelerate, or handle better is stripped from the vehicle. Street Fighters are Pro-Touring counter-culture at its best; drivability is sacrificed for performance and function. In the simplest of fashions, Street Fighters can be equated to street legal race cars."

[Memphis]

Bodywise on a 55 I would want to bring the bumpers in closer to the body and change the filler neck to the style of a 56 where you fill behind the taillight

[bobbaganoosh]

I'd pick the '55. For the suspension I'd go with vette stuff up front & a three link with a watts linkage in the rear (minitubbed). I wouldn't go any bigger than an 18" wheel & stick with something simple like Fikse fm5's (NO TORQUE THRUSTS OR ANYTHING THAT RESEMBLES THEM!!) Honkin brakes, turbo ls w/a 6 speed, good seats, minimal trim & a single color (nothing obnoxious) paint job.

[compos mentis]

Bodywise on a 55 I would want to bring the bumpers in closer to the body and change the filler neck to the style of a 56 where you fill behind the taillight

I agree those are nice mods.

[JayR]

I am digging your theme a lot! I think Nomad wheelwells are a must right off the bat, then move the front opening forward, shave the hoodbird for sure, maybe flip the bumpers upside-down and narrow them, alternative style grille, a spoiler like the Nova between the taillights, three piece 19s and 20s. Oh ya, I can see it now! Mean and nasty!

[compos mentis]

JayR,

I agree, using the Nomad wheel wells is the only way I'd do a '55...also makes wheel/tire changes a lot easier.

Definitely give it a shave...I've been thinking about spoilers also. Not easy on those cars.

Here's one Allkar did for me.
Aston Martin supplied the background from one of their ads.

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

[compos mentis]

I'd pick the '55. For the suspension I'd go with vette stuff up front & a three link with a watts linkage in the rear (minitubbed). I wouldn't go any bigger than an 18" wheel & stick with something simple like Fikse fm5's (NO TORQUE THRUSTS OR ANYTHING THAT RESEMBLES THEM!!) Honkin brakes, turbo ls w/a 6 speed, good seats, minimal trim & a single color (nothing obnoxious) paint job.

Good stuff...

[JayR]

Looks sweet, Skip! Just needs to be a little more aggressive and nasty. Carbon fiber side trim? Not trying to shatter your budget, just thinking outloud. I think a Gurney lip on the trunk that butted up to the quarters right at the top of the taillight trim would look just right on there. Definitely not for everyone but i think it would fit your theme.

[ironworks]

I think it needs full vette suspension or a custom built chassis to allow it to sit really low to the ground. I think the new LS9 coming out this summer would be a bitchin power plant. It has to have a manual trans and paint it a dark color with minimal "BLING". The wheels should be the 10 spoke Fikses with brakes that fill the rim completely. The car needs to have tons of details, that are hidden under the cover of dark coatings and subdued colors. Not any one thing should stick out by itself but it should be loaded down with a ton of details that either make it go or stop fast.

Rodger

[Fesler built]

We are starting our 55 project now and will post pics of it soon but it will be laid out with a bitchen suspension for everyday driving and will be like most of the pro-touring style cars we build, lots of power, killer interior and low I mean supper low and did I mention it will be a everyday driver. We build them to drive them not park them so you will see it out and about hitting the roads soon. Good luck with yours and cant wait to see what you come up with. :git:

[compos mentis]

I've been thinking about a carbon fiber hood on tri-fives. Don't know if would work with all colors. It might also work better if the car used dark paint or a 2 tone black widow theme. Maybe add a subtle hood scoop like on the C6 Vettes. If Rad Rides did one I'd be interested on their take on it. I'm not sure what add ons would work on these cars because they are so rounded.

[TonyL]

I'd do a 57 210 post. (we have one.) The body is more rigid and I like the proportions better. Fiberglass or carbon fiber bumpers, painted to look matte chrome. I'd use some modern mesh for the grille. Everyone who's ever seen a 57 knows the headlight buckets feature air intakes, a little ductwork and you've got some sweet brake cooling ducts. Cut the famous 57 tail fin area out, and recess it in the front about 1 inch deep. let that be an extractor for the rear brakes. Fill the area with a carbon fiber insert, rather than the stainless one. Make all the trim carbon fiber for lightness. Do all the rear glass in lexan. for lightness. The deck lid and hood should also be carbon fiber but painted body color. the rear deck would have a spoiler similar to the one on the back of II much. very subtle though. there'd be a lower rocker molding (rock guard) riveted to the bottom of my car. I'd be running Morrison's GT55 chassis underneath with a full tilt 427 LS2 with a vortech supercharger on it. Or a nice all aluminum 427 big block with a blower on it. Gut the interior save for a roll cage and front seats and fire system and there you have your streetfighter 57.

Take no prisoners.

[compos mentis]

I think it needs full vette suspension or a custom built chassis to allow it to sit really low to the ground. I think the new LS9 coming out this summer would be a bitchin power plant. It has to have a manual trans and paint it a dark color with minimal "BLING". The wheels should be the 10 spoke Fikses with brakes that fill the rim completely. The car needs to have tons of details, that are hidden under the cover of dark coatings and subdued colors. Not any one thing should stick out by itself but it should be loaded down with a ton of details that either make it go or stop fast.

Rodger

Well thought out, excellent ideas.

Car like what you are describing hopefully will get built soon, huh Rodger?!

[compos mentis]

We are starting our 55 project now and will post pics of it soon but it will be laid out with a bitchen suspension for everyday driving and will be like most of the pro-touring style cars we build, lots of power, killer interior and low I mean supper low and did I mention it will be a everyday driver. We build them to drive them not park them so you will see it out and about hitting the roads soon. Good luck with yours and cant wait to see what you come up with. :git:

Agreed and I'm looking forward to seeing yours soon also.

Wow, everyday driver, that is PT politically correct:1st:

Here's one that has been on this forum before.
Not a streetfighter and needs a shave IMHO but so nice.
Little 632 powering it.

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

[compos mentis]

I'd do a 57 210 post. (we have one.) The body is more rigid and I like the proportions better. Fiberglass or carbon fiber bumpers, painted to look matte chrome. I'd use some modern mesh for the grille. Everyone who's ever seen a 57 knows the headlight buckets feature air intakes, a little ductwork and you've got some sweet brake cooling ducts. Cut the famous 57 tail fin area out, and recess it in the front about 1 inch deep. let that be an extractor for the rear brakes. Fill the area with a carbon fiber insert, rather than the stainless one. Make all the trim carbon fiber for lightness. Do all the rear glass in lexan. for lightness. The deck lid and hood should also be carbon fiber but painted body color. the rear deck would have a spoiler similar to the one on the back of II much. very subtle though. there'd be a lower rocker molding (rock guard) riveted to the bottom of my car. I'd be running Morrison's GT55 chassis underneath with a full tilt 427 LS2 with a vortech supercharger on it. Or a nice all aluminum 427 big block with a blower on it. Gut the interior save for a roll cage and front seats and fire system and there you have your streetfighter 57.

Take no prisoners.

That is a serious car.

Those cars are just waiting for some creativity to be poured into them.

IMO I think it will take people to start seeing them road courses and/or auto-x on a regular basis mixed in with some guys that want to build something other than another Camaro. That and maybe most important maybe some big name shops building some tri-five streetfighters.

[WTRacing]

JayR,

I agree, using the Nomad wheel wells is the only way I'd do a '55...also makes wheel/tire changes a lot easier.

Definitely give it a shave...I've been thinking about spoilers also. Not easy on those cars.

Here's one Allkar did for me.
Aston Martin supplied the background from one of their ads.

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

wow... I love how that looks, wheels look amazing on there

[compos mentis]

WT,

Thanks, I like that 'chop because it is so different from the '55's out there, yet it wouldn't be hard for anyone to duplicate the look.

Anyone want to build a '56 Chevy Streetfighter over a '55 or '57?

[ironworks]

We are starting on a 56 right now. It should be interesting.

[compos mentis]

Need a badd '56 in here. Not a streetfighter, but you get the idea...

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

[jackfrost]

flat or semi-gloss black. scrap ALL the trim. i second the II much rear spoiler idea. maybe a front splitter that looks similar, w/ a partial fiberglass bumper. i'd also replace as many body panels as possible with CF. painted, of course.

[rocketman]

No when you say street fighter, I picture like a stripped down street racer style, no bumpers,chrome, etc. 15's all round on some Dr's, maybe a TT2 or something. Big horsepower etc

[Memphis]

This 56 is meeeeaaan.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/05/p172891_large1956_ChevroletDriver_Side-1.jpg

[Steve Chryssos]

I've got one all mapped out in my head. It starts here:
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and ends here:
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With an Art Morrison GT55 chassis in between. I'd really like to try a Duramax/Allison 6 speed drivetrain. The body comes from here. http://www.bohannonconcepts.com

[compos mentis]

Too big a chop for my tastes but obviously some like 'em that way.

It was a long time before I realized the Bel Air roof is almost 2" shorter than the 210 and 150 2 dr post cars! It was done on this one at the windshield area.

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[55chevyman]

I am building a 55 right now, not exactly a streetfighter but i think it would look awesome as one!

[compos mentis]

Looking forward to seeing the finished product Chevyman.

What helpful info have you picked up here on Pro T for your build?

Here's another look someone might like...

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[ironworks]

Too big a chop for my tastes but obviously some like 'em that way.

It was a long time before I realized the Bel Air roof is almost 2" shorter than the 210 and 150 2 dr post cars! It was done on this one at the windshield area.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
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Wow that car has some serious possiblities. Turned upside down bumpers, frenched lights, and some rake. Imagine it weged and a little less rake to the roof. The chop in the front might be a bit much. but the post chopped with hard top proportions would be bitchin. We just did that to a 63 nova and it is bad ass. It looks factory, but better then a hard top, and the post cars in the novas usually look way to tall, for my taste.

[compos mentis]

We just did that to a 63 nova and it is bad ass. It looks factory, but better then a hard top, and the post cars in the novas usually look way to tall, for my taste.

Rodger,

I agree with the chop in the front being a little too much on that '55. Or leave it but bring the rear of the roof down also. Again, like a Bel Air's lower roof.

I'd like to see pics of that '63 Nova.

Do you have a link for that car?

[ironworks]

ironworksspeedandkustom.com

brians 63 nova in the project section

[syborg tt]

this is what I would build - wait we already did it.

ps - i like having a nice interior

LS6 - 4L80e

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Steping back a little

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looking into the car ( ps the color is much darker )

Dream Weaver Interior

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Jim Meyer Chassis - Billet Specialties Wheels

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[compos mentis]

We were having a nice discussion about nasty bare bones tri-five streetfighters and you come in and class up the thread with your Dad's '"should we drive it down to the yacht club or over to the country club" 5 seven!

Now I'm totally distracted lol!

But I've been 'pining' for these pics so I'll take 'em whatever way I can get 'em...

[syborg tt]

Thank you

Bare Bone is great and i love the look and feel. My best friend has a 57 and it's exactly that Bare bones. 2nd gen Camaro subframe grafted to the stock frame - 4 Link with a wishbone, Big Brakes with a minimalist interior ( soon to get a cage ). The problem with his car is when it's hot outside it's brutal inside his car (we have air). But none the less it's a blast to drive and it sure does attract attention at the local cruise nights.


We were having a nice discussion about nasty bare bones tri-five streetfighters and you come in and class up the thread with your Dad's '"should we drive it down to the yacht club or over to the country club" 5 seven!

Now I'm totally distracted lol!

But I've been 'pining' for these pics so I'll take 'em whatever way I can get 'em...

[compos mentis]

. The problem with his car is when it's hot outside it's brutal inside his car (we have air). But none the less it's a blast to drive and it sure does attract attention at the local cruise nights.

Agreed.

I'd put air in also but for resale value since I don't keep my cars long it seems .

[CraigMorrison]

http://artmorrison.com/layout.php?y=video/&x=index&video=seg3.wmv

Here's a video of what the 55 looked like before we finished it. It would be cool to have a survivor type paint job like this and do it up like an ex-LaCarrera race car.

[Rick Dorion]

I've got one all mapped out in my head. It starts here:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

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

With an Art Morrison GT55 chassis in between. I'd really like to try a Duramax/Allison 6 speed drivetrain. The body comes from here. http://www.bohannonconcepts.com
Cool idea, Steve. I've had that on my short list.

[rocketman]

Too big a chop for my tastes but obviously some like 'em that way.

It was a long time before I realized the Bel Air roof is almost 2" shorter than the 210 and 150 2 dr post cars! It was done on this one at the windshield area.

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

Damn sweet

[jp455]

Hey Steve...nice looking wheels! What are those? They're certainly original...

[Gtrpunk23]

My dads 56 should be done in a few short months....beautiful body as is but a full tube chassis is being built to out handle the best of em and its gettin/got a blown efi 540 that makes around 940 on pump gas and a 4l80e to make it move and some nice 345/35/18 pilot sports out back should help it stay planted.

[compos mentis]

My dads 56 should be done in a few short months....beautiful body as is but a full tube chassis is being built to out handle the best of em and its gettin/got a blown efi 540 that makes around 940 on pump gas and a 4l80e to make it move and some nice 345/35/18 pilot sports out back should help it stay planted.

Let's see it!

[Gtrpunk23]

I just put up a little something in a new thread.

[compos mentis]

I'll check it out.

For those considering doing a '55 here's another variation of the streetfighter theme on the dark side. Something Batman could drive when Master Robin totals the Batmobile lol..

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

Or dark green if Batman is a treehugger ...

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[comp-spec]

Here are a few pics of a '56 project we are working on now. Pro-Street to Pro-touring


here is the car we started with
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here is the rendering
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Here is the Art Morrison Chassis that is going under it
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here is the rear wheel and tire. 20x12 345/25/20
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The motor....502 Twin Turbo
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[4OfaKind]

That is just sick!!!

Mal

[compos mentis]

Here are a few pics of a '56 project we are working on now. Pro-Street to Pro-touring


here is the car we started with


here is the rendering
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
Here is the Art Morrison Chassis that is going under it

here is the rear wheel and tire. 20x12 345/25/20

The motor....502 Twin Turbo



There is hope for 'ole pro street cars isn't there?!

[comp-spec]

We are doing some of this car as a tech on turning an old prostreet to protouring ln the up coming tri 5 mag.
Not that radical of a build but will be a nice car to drive.
Here's a list of some of the mods

hood scoop is a modified 66/67 GTO with removed septum and
chrome "v'ed" crossbar to mimic the grill opening.

-Hagan headlights
-Modified factory blinker bezels with LED strip
-Grill pattern to resemble a 57 Chevy painted dark gray
-Custom crossbar (hopefully we can find one that exists)
-Grill surround will be the biggest challenge I think
-Flipped, smoothed and tucked front bumper
-Smoothed and tucked rear bumper
-Custom taillight inserts
-Smooth engine bay

[compos mentis]

I'm sure a lot of folks are looking forward to seeing your shop transform it.

Nice to see a '56 pro touring car.

Excellent rendering Mr. Ben.

[syborg tt]

please post a link to the build. This is going to be one to watch.


We are doing some of this car as a tech on turning an old prostreet to protouring ln the up coming tri 5 mag.
Not that radical of a build but will be a nice car to drive.
Here's a list of some of the mods

hood scoop is a modified 66/67 GTO with removed septum and
chrome "v'ed" crossbar to mimic the grill opening.

-Hagan headlights
-Modified factory blinker bezels with LED strip
-Grill pattern to resemble a 57 Chevy painted dark gray
-Custom crossbar (hopefully we can find one that exists)
-Grill surround will be the biggest challenge I think
-Flipped, smoothed and tucked front bumper
-Smoothed and tucked rear bumper
-Custom taillight inserts
-Smooth engine bay

[indyjps]

raidus the rear wheel wells to match the front, ditch the front bumper, go very sparingly on the trim, single color paint would be the look I'd suggest for a street fighter.

[Pagani]

I would go whit a chevy ls7 engine maby a stroked version of one

[comp-spec]

Here are a few pics of the body on the chassis.
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[comp-spec]

here are a copule pics of the motor, getting ready for header fabrication and turbo placement.

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[compos mentis]

Great pics...is that the cleanest car you ever started a build with?

Wow!

[comp-spec]

So far it's a pretty clean, most of the time they start really rough
someone did floors already that we will remover and replace with a new 1 peace and the back half was butched up but, replaced with a 1 peace trunk
We will see what we really have once we strip the paint off
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[tones2SS]

Man, these tri 5's are really growing on me!!!
Nice cars guys!!!!:hail:

[compos mentis]

Man, these tri 5's are really growing on me!!!
Nice cars guys!!!!:hail:

And we haven't seen anything yet.:twothumbs

It seems IMHO people are just getting started building serious pro-touring tri-fives.

[69LT1Nova]

DAAANG comp-spec!!

I'm sittin here like a :geek:
and had to :drool: :bsjerk: :bsjerk: :seizure: AHHH!! :smoke: :smoke:

I'd kill to have a '56 like that. :worship: :worship:

:cheers:

[compos mentis]

So far it's a pretty clean,
We will see what we really have once we strip the paint off

That will be interesting....

[compos mentis]

there are aspects of this 'chop of a gasser I'd like to use.

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[pitts64]

A Pontiac 462 with a 4 speed hydro and the brutally strong 59-64 Pontiac/Olds 9-3/4" rear end with 2.56 gears....
I would make it truly streetable with as many factory parts as possible.

15" chrome reverse wheels, a Covair front bumper, tube grill and Cal-Custom flat tail light lenses a must!

It would have a factory black interior with the fantastic sounding factory tube AM radio with a rear antenna.

I would paint it all either with old time Black lacquer (with the lead) or base coat clear coat white with a light touch of pearl. The beautiful Harley Earl 55-57 Chevy body doesn't need graphics like a Honda.

Nice topic! I enjoyed the ride................................
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyKW5xAbq3k

[compos mentis]

Out of the box thinking...I like that.

Nice video and pics too Jeff.

[wills55]

This is my old '55. me, and my gut, it was stripped down streetfighter style. no bumpers, bare interior, ok its only because I couldnt afford to buy any of that stuff. but it did have a 700r4 and a 500hp 383 in it. and it handled better than most of the other cars I have had. check it out, I thought it looked like a real daily driver type car
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/16-1.jpg

[compos mentis]

Looks like it meant business...I like it.

[70LS1NOVA]

Anyone ever move the leaf springs inboard on a 55? I'm thinking about swapping brackets from left to right and mount them to the inside of the frame rails. The rear leaf mounts look like they might be a cast material....anyone know if they can be welded?

[comp-spec]

We move a pair on a 57 .The kit came with spring pockets and shackels.It moves the spring in line with the frame.

[jaybee]

A spring pocket kit is one popular item, but the brackets can be moved to the inside of the opposite frame rail as well. I'm not sure what they're made from but usually the rivets are drilled out and the brackets remounted with grade 8 bolts. You'll lose the spare tire well and the gas tank needs to be moved from the stock left of center position to centered under the car.

[wills55]

you can move them inside the frame as described above. but, that doesnt give you anymore room for tires than just putting them inline with the frame. plus, remember that the further in you move the springs in the back the more you limit the cars ability to turn hard without nasty body roll. thats the way i understood it...right?

[comp-spec]

you can move them inside the frame as described above. but, that doesnt give you anymore room for tires than just putting them inline with the frame. plus, remember that the further in you move the springs in the back the more you limit the cars ability to turn hard without nasty body roll. thats the way i understood it...right?

Thats way we only move them inline with the frame.

[cammerfe]

would look much like the silver '55 shown near the front of this thread. A fully independent suspension system put into a properly triangulated tube frame with all removable sheet metal duplicated in c/f would probably take care of providing lightness and rigidity. A six-speed manual automatic based on a GearVendors unit attached to a C-6 and a Twin Turbo 408 FORD equipped with BT heads would provide the ultimate power unit and have the added perfection of handing the bird to chib owners.:moon::razz:
KS

[compos mentis]

I've seen and probably a lot of folks here, a '57 with a cammer in it a while back.

I haven't seen a pro touring 55-57 F O R D with a sohc 427... but hope to.

[70LS1NOVA]

The kit came with spring pockets and shackels.It moves the spring in line with the frame.

Any idea where to get like this for a 55?

[comp-spec]

http://www.classicchevy.com/product.asp?pf_id=21-131&dept_id=1821

[rattlesnakenh]

Comp-spec

Great ride, I just started with a 56 shell last month and hope to have it ready by next summer. Just curious, why do you call your project bad deal, we are calling ours Out of our Shell" for obvious reasons.

Also, with quite a few frame companies out there now, what made you choose the AM frame for the project?

[1971CHEVELLE]

here are a copule pics of the motor, getting ready for header fabrication and turbo placement.

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Wow... I love how that looks:twothumbs

[terryr]

Falfas 55. 454(from Two Lane Blacktop), rollbar, benchseat, and a bimbo.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/12/MV5BMjE4ODA3MDg1M15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTYwODc2-1.jpg

[compos mentis]

Close enough?!

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Here it is at the strip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TEtzvv8TSU

[jaybee]

Just realized I've been watching this thread without having said a word about my own car. Just starting a '57 two door Handyman wagon. My "car" is actually a shell with doors and rolling chassis so I really can take it any way I wish. Since these were VERY successful in the Jr. Stock wars the car will give a nod to those days with 5 spokes, tach on the dash, and a fiberglass, tilt front. To bring it up to date I'm thinking mesh grill, lowered, wide tires all around without a huge stagger, probably 16s & 17s. Power hopefully from a Gen III, gears to row, Ford Explorer 8.8" rear with disk brakes. This is not a high dollar car so suspension will consist of rear leafs modified as per understanding I got from Chicayne, front lower control arms boxed as they did in stock car competition, uppers modified for 5-6* caster, sway bars, power steering, idler arm bearings, and the best shocks I can afford. Visually I'm planning to use the Bel Aire side trim with the center area painted a contrasting color instead of the normal inserts, the area below the "bumper bar" portion of the front bumper painted body color, a splitter, and some trickery in the rear that I'm still trying to work out in my head.