RichardSIA
09-25-2010, 09:32 PM
Been gathering parts for a while, looking to build a truly unique car.
Lots of custom 59 El Camino's in the world, but no other like this so far as I know.
I've been uncertain what catch-phrase best described my project, finally decided this is as close as I will get.
Basic plan is that it should look essentially stock, with mid-60's style wheels, like something that would have been common when I was in grade school.
Also trying to do this using mostly components that would have been available at the time, a Jaguar IRS rear for example.
The Jag is being used as it is much easier to adjust ride height and spring stiffness than a Corvette unit.
Engine will be a fairly high revving 383" "W", 348 block with a 409 crank.
Like I stated, not the same as the herd of LS7 and air-bagged catalog built cars.
Hope to put in a full cage and R&P steering too.
Trying to avoid power brakes, might be hard to do unless I can lose a LOT of weight from the car.
I have a fair number of machine tools and experience with fiberglass, so if the money holds up I should be able to get it done, eventually.
My Marcos 1600 GT update will be simple by comparison.
Lots of custom 59 El Camino's in the world, but no other like this so far as I know.
I've been uncertain what catch-phrase best described my project, finally decided this is as close as I will get.
Basic plan is that it should look essentially stock, with mid-60's style wheels, like something that would have been common when I was in grade school.
Also trying to do this using mostly components that would have been available at the time, a Jaguar IRS rear for example.
The Jag is being used as it is much easier to adjust ride height and spring stiffness than a Corvette unit.
Engine will be a fairly high revving 383" "W", 348 block with a 409 crank.
Like I stated, not the same as the herd of LS7 and air-bagged catalog built cars.
Hope to put in a full cage and R&P steering too.
Trying to avoid power brakes, might be hard to do unless I can lose a LOT of weight from the car.
I have a fair number of machine tools and experience with fiberglass, so if the money holds up I should be able to get it done, eventually.
My Marcos 1600 GT update will be simple by comparison.