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roadracer55
08-11-2011, 06:25 AM
Long story, but the fact that I haven't been on this forum for over 3 years kinda says it all. My project hasn't even been looked at since then - so I thought I'd feel out this soft market and maybe pass it onto someone who will work on it.

If nothing else, it's a hell of a pile of custom-built parts. The round tube chassis and suspension are all from scratch - even the uprights. Runs a dry-sumped 383 chevy and 5 speed richmond (doug nash) box. Corvette rear with custom multi-link IRS.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/1673993140_60bcfcb5f1-1.jpg

The aim was always to get a car to beat my old GT40 replica - so 170mph+, 1g corners, under 2000lbs.

So, what's an unfinished project like this worth these days? Trust me, I'm not expecting a lot of interest, but I figured I'd ask here first where at least you guys understand what I was doing..

pics and details at www.roadrace55chevy.com
chevnut55
08-11-2011, 07:21 AM
great idea to do to my 41 willys gasser project I lost interest in. my willys in in the same condition of build and no takers in the past year for $10k ..it sucks when you have around $20 into it.
roadracer55
08-11-2011, 07:48 AM
Yeah, like I said, I'm not expecting much :)
jp455
08-11-2011, 08:46 AM
Looks like a great project! I feel your pain though...I have a project which is worth more than the original car and been trying to sell it for 3 months already with no luck. Just the parts alone are worth more than the asking price...and that project is finished! Hope you have better luck!
roadracer55
08-11-2011, 08:52 AM
Thanks Manuel! I figure it is worth a try if only because it's a little different :)
blown9746
08-18-2011, 06:42 PM
that looks like a badass project
Zanie
10-18-2011, 05:07 AM
WoW! cool build
$15K is a deal...
Johnny Blaze
10-18-2011, 11:00 AM
Looks like a fiberglass body, Does it have a 55 vin and title? IMO, the chopped top limits its desirability, but I like whats under it!
andrewb70
10-18-2011, 11:39 AM
More pictures would be incredibly helpful.

Andrew
Johnny Blaze
10-19-2011, 11:49 AM
Lots of pics and details in the link provided in the first post.

Cool build.
SparkyRnD
10-22-2011, 05:24 PM
looks like it is sold