Hello, here's my custom Custom-S

[SuperRA]

Hi all, new here. This car has been in my family before I was born and since it was new! I've worked on it in high school and made many mistakes, but now it's time to settle down, take my time and do it right! I've always like the Pro-Touring style but always felt a lack of support with it as my friends back then only cared about drag racing. I never liked the big rear tire small front look and always had a vision similar to what the pro-touring style is. Now that the other half of the garage is clearing out (my car's roommate is nearing it's completion) I can start thinking about how I want to proceed with my Pontiac. Here's some photos from way back when.

Here's a nice shot my brother took when he used to drive it around.


That's me with my mum.


A shot with it's now roommate.


I'm so happy to see a forum centered on pro-touring. I'm sure to have lots of questions as I go along!

[CruizinKev]

welcome aboard! very nice poncho!!

[BMR Sales]

Welcome to the site! That is a great story and a great car to start with for sure.....

I think many guys spend more than they need or will use. I pride myself in asking as many questions as possible before making a decision on what is best for the customer’s hard earned money.

First question is what do you have for goals for the car once it is done? Is it going to be a factory restoration, daily driver/weekend cruiser, weekend warrior/drag car, Pro-Touring/handling machine, etc.

Second question is do you need and/or plan to improve the braking & steering systems to compliment any suspension upgrades?

Third question is do you have a specific budget in mind?



Lastly, do you plan to do the work yourself?



We have some great parts/kits that work great on these cars and we are developing more for the future!


Here is a install article that the folks at Chevy Hi Performance did on our Level 2 kit:

http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...l/viewall.html

[SuperRA]

Welcome to the site! That is a great story and a great car to start with for sure.....

I think many guys spend more than they need or will use. I pride myself in asking as many questions as possible before making a decision on what is best for the customer’s hard earned money.

First question is what do you have for goals for the car once it is done? Is it going to be a factory restoration, daily driver/weekend cruiser, weekend warrior/drag car, Pro-Touring/handling machine, etc.

Second question is do you need and/or plan to improve the braking & steering systems to compliment any suspension upgrades?

Third question is do you have a specific budget in mind?

Lastly, do you plan to do the work yourself?



We have some great parts/kits that work great on these cars and we are developing more for the future!


Here is a install article that the folks at Chevy Hi Performance did on our Level 2 kit:

http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...l/viewall.html

Thanks for the welcome. The story is much more complicated, but those are the basics. ;)

You are right that many guys spend more than they need or use. I am probably one of those to some degree. I've collected many parts over the years for this car and always see new things that make me want that instead. For example IRS, I see many people doing IRS, companies offering IRS setups, new chassis, etc. I so want it, but I'm a tiny bit wiser now and have to take a step back and think hard whether I really need it or will I be happy getting back to the road faster with my live axle. My goal definitely is a Pro-Touring style. I like wide low profile tires all around, big disc brakes, and "like it's on rails" handling. At least that's always been the goal style for me.

Many of the parts I have collected are suspension and braking components. I still am wondering about steering choices though. I will be doing some research on the advantages of rack and pinion vs. a quick ratio box. I started collecting parts since the 90's like Hotchkis (Sorry BMR, it was a long time ago.. ) suspension components, b-body spindles and brakes, rear disc brakes, etc.

No budget in mind, but this is THE car of mines. It will get anything and everything I think it needs, it's my baby. I will however have to assess what I actually need vs. being able to enjoy the car finished.

Yep, I will be doing all the work myself. (Aside from engine machining and the sort of stuff I just don't have the machinery for) I'm nearly complete with the resoration/modification of my Jeep. In here you can see a little of what I'm able to do. I wish I was more diligent in taking pictures along the way. There were so many steps and stages that are missing.
http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/new...en-new-179416/

I will definitely take a look at what you have to offer. I still have some components I will need, and if they are compatible with the stuff I already have, you will definitely be a top consideration!

BTW, your link didn't work for me, but I found it by googling it.

[SuperRA]

Double post.

[SuperRA]

Oh, I see, a moderator has to approve my post before it's visible. Sorry, there might be a double post.

[BMR Sales]

No worries...... great job on the Jeep!!! Keep us all posted on the Poncho as it comes together.