Trans-Am inspired 68 Z28

[youthpastor]

Here's a new project we are working on-

It started as an overpriced- underrepresented ebay find- It's supposed to be a real 68 Z but the 302 is out of another Z and the protecto-plate is long gone...so instead of a 100 point restoration, we are doing the next best thing- cutting it up

The build is based around the idea that a guy walks into a Chevy dealership in '68 to buy a Z28 to go weekend racing. He loves to see the Trans-Am racing heros flogging thier cars but needs to keep his on the street for daily transportation- with a twist- he has acess to 2010 technology!

Everything Speedtech offers for a first gen will be installed. Both front and rear suspension systems, headers, body mounts, etc. Jason Rushforth will supply the wheels and rendering, We are installing DSE deep-tubs. Engine and trans will be an LS2 and T-56

enjoy

[youthpastor]

disassembly begins-

[youthpastor]

more progress

[dropit69]

cool project and damn you dont mess around getting to it !!

[dmc69]

dang.. that was quick. How long have you been working on this one? What wheels are you going with this time?

[srh3trinity]

Go back with that green. I think it would be cool and very different.

[youthpastor]

dang.. that was quick. How long have you been working on this one? What wheels are you going with this time?

um we started on it late September. This time I have some help and learned a few things on the last one. We promised it for June.

We are going with Rushforth 18's and 19's. A new design that will be a take off of the old Trans-Am mini-lite wheels

Chris

[youthpastor]

Go back with that green. I think it would be cool and very different.

yep.. we are going green!!- no SS stripes- something different- waiting to see what Jason comes up with

[youthpastor]

It is sooo time for an update. Ok all the sheetmetal work is finished- picked up all the Speed-Tech suspension goodies. just sealed the tub and now - tonight - finish the underside painting

[youthpastor]

last week

last month

December 2009

[youthpastor]

z06 engine- with T-56 Trans from- Chris Fesler- great company to work with!

a couple of VERY rough drafts from Rushforth..we still have a few ideas that aren't on paper yet

[monteboy84]

Looking good, very nice work.

I like both renderings, but if you go with the second one, only put the hash marks on one side, both sides is just too much I think.

[youthpastor]

Looking good, very nice work.

I like both renderings, but if you go with the second one, only put the hash marks on one side, both sides is just too much I think.

thanks man...looks like no hash marks for this build- that's what's cool about using paper instead of metal- you can fine tune things before the spray gun gets loaded with paint- Chris

[monteboy84]

Ha yup exactly, saves a lot of money. So are you going with red and no hashes, or green?

FWIW, I think either would look great, I've got a real soft spot for dark metallic green on musclecars though, especially with a TransAm theme/look.

[1968Maro]

YouthPastor,

Out of curiosity what size tires are those on the car in the first picture before it was torn apart?

[mbrunson427]

I like the red with hash marks! agree that they should only be on the driver side though. The green with black hash marks would be cool too.

[youthpastor]

18'S and 20's - I think the rears were 275 and fronts 225??? not totally sure

[youthpastor]

things are coming along well- here is a pic of the Speed Tech components and Zo6 motor

[Steve68]

Looks good!!!

BUT, Racecars can have headlight doors!!!


What headers are you using??

[hangten]

awesome build! keep the pics coming!