Jiggs
09-14-2009, 04:21 PM
I've been a member here since 2005, but have lingered and learned without saying too much. My '67 Lemans has evolved for the past 13 years to what it is today. I first built it before pro-touring was thought of, or at least I didn't know about it. The front brakes were switched to disk off a '72 Monte, a rear disk rearend from a '79 TA with poly bushings all around, Suspension Techniques springs and KYB shocks. and a 1 1/4 front sway bar. I have since added a truck arm rear suspension that I built myself. I want to do more but the next project is now here. I will still add things slowly. I have '06 GTO seats to go in with seatbelts, and still want to make the suspension better. Wheels and tires need help too. Anyway.....
My wife fell in love with a '65 VW Karmann Ghia. It is far from perfect, so modding it won't offend too many purists. So why would the pro-touring world care? Well, she said as long as it still looks like a Ghia, do what you want. She loves speed, loves cornering, and wants it to be able to cruise on the highway for hours. Hmm, pro-touring I thinks. By the way she is footing the bill, but I am doing the labour.
So I found a Porsche 914 for the rear suspension, a '76 911 for the front suspension, a '99 Passat for the 1.8T and manual trans (this driveline sits front to back, not transverse) that will sit midship. I am planning a full frame, cage and additional engine and suspension upgrades to make this thing scream.
I know this forum is 99% domestic iron, but I think this fits the pro-touring mold. Hopefully you guys don't mind me here.
My wife fell in love with a '65 VW Karmann Ghia. It is far from perfect, so modding it won't offend too many purists. So why would the pro-touring world care? Well, she said as long as it still looks like a Ghia, do what you want. She loves speed, loves cornering, and wants it to be able to cruise on the highway for hours. Hmm, pro-touring I thinks. By the way she is footing the bill, but I am doing the labour.
So I found a Porsche 914 for the rear suspension, a '76 911 for the front suspension, a '99 Passat for the 1.8T and manual trans (this driveline sits front to back, not transverse) that will sit midship. I am planning a full frame, cage and additional engine and suspension upgrades to make this thing scream.
I know this forum is 99% domestic iron, but I think this fits the pro-touring mold. Hopefully you guys don't mind me here.