Project BLUEprint, 1965 Falcon

[DynoDon]

Don this picture has one wheel on the car. Its just at full droop.

Quit teasing and get that thing on the ground with 4 wheels

[Bryce]

That is gonna look great. Should have the perfect amount of sidewall for the car. Can't wait for more updates.

thanks Stephen, its looks freakin awesome with the one wheel on at full droop sitting on jack stands. I cant wait to see my car back on the ground. I am getting closer to having suspension back underneath it. The rear tires/wheels will fit after the leafs come out.

[Bryce]

full car picture with one wheel on.

[batstang]

I really didn't care for your wheels... at first, lol! They really compliment that ride!! Looking very nice!!

[johnny68]

looking good bryce lets go chop chop when its ready we'll get together and go cruise for lunch?

[DriverzInc]

I got my tires mounted at driverz inc yesterday. I wish I got a picture of Jon working on my wheels. He had his new snapon machines and those are awesome.

I will post a picture later today of the front wheel on the car.

Ha! That would have been funny! Thanks again Bryce, pleasure working with ya.

[DriverzInc]

I agree Matt, especially after watching a lot of the guys at optima launch their manual cars for both the autoX and the speed-stop challenge. But hey, it's def not an easy thing to do even for a great driver -- launch a 500, 600, 700+ hp car with a big cam and 200+ treadwear tires.

Auto trans might make for a smoother and quicker launch or time, but it sure ain't as fun as rowing those gears.

I'll be running a 4L80E in my Nova too. Mainly because it already came with the car, so why spend money on replacing it when I can spend the money on other parts of the build. Looks like you and I both will be rockin the auto's Bryce!

[Matt@BOS]

I agree Matt, especially after watching a lot of the guys at optima launch their manual cars for both the autoX and the speed-stop challenge. But hey, it's def not an easy thing to do even for a great driver -- launch a 500, 600, 700+ hp car with a big cam and 200+ treadwear tires.

Auto trans might make for a smoother and quicker launch or time, but it sure ain't as fun as rowing those gears.

X2 Dave is right,

I guess my two cents would be that with automatics you might not be leaving a ton of performance on the table, but you'll be leaving a bit of fun on the table.

Also, I'd like to hear what people who have had experience running autos on big tracks have to say. Can you downshift before a turn? Not all tracks are as forgiving about allowing a car to run in a single gear like 3rd the entire time, and I'm wondering how autos stack up in that respect.

Matt

[Bryce]

I really didn't care for your wheels... at first, lol! They really compliment that ride!! Looking very nice!!

Thanks BatStang. I think they look better on the car then off.

[Bryce]

Sounds good Johnny, I cant wait to get this car back on the road. I am working as fast as I can. HAHA

[Bryce]

Ha! That would have been funny! Thanks again Bryce, pleasure working with ya.

You da man Jon. I drive a 150mile round trip because I really only trust you with my wheels and you have great prices!

[Bryce]

Jon,

When you get a chance go back and look through the build pictures of my aluminum core support.

[Bryce]

I'll be running a 4L80E in my Nova too. Mainly because it already came with the car, so why spend money on replacing it when I can spend the money on other parts of the build. Looks like you and I both will be rockin the auto's Bryce!

I totally agree why spend the money. I think I can go faster spending the money somewhere else!

[Bryce]

X2 Dave is right,

I guess my two cents would be that with automatics you might not be leaving a ton of performance on the table, but you'll be leaving a bit of fun on the table.

Also, I'd like to hear what people who have had experience running autos on big tracks have to say. Can you downshift before a turn? Not all tracks are as forgiving about allowing a car to run in a single gear like 3rd the entire time, and I'm wondering how autos stack up in that respect.

Matt

Matt,

I have a built C4 now. There is no drive. Its a full manual with really good steels and clutches and kevlar bands. This trans spins the tires for about 40 feet when I shift to second and chirps in third. The nice thing is I can actually downshift with it, you just have to 'blip' the throttle to match RPMs otherwise it will lock up the rear tires for a split second. Since it doesnt have a computer governor to limit downshift RPM its possible to over rev it.

This setup may work pretty good. Really fast shifts too!

[Bjkadron]

Matt,



I have a built C4 now. There is no drive. Its a full manual with really good steels and clutches and kevlar bands. This trans spins the tires for about 40 feet when I shift to second and chirps in third. The nice thing is I can actually downshift with it, you just have to 'blip' the throttle to match RPMs otherwise it will lock up the rear tires for a split second. Since it doesnt have a computer governor to limit downshift RPM its possible to over rev it.

This setup may work pretty good. Really fast shifts too!

That set-up should work pretty good. the only thing you have to worry about is overheating the fluid under extended heavy use, like a road course. I would just wait on the swap if you already have that nice of an auto.. Mine is a cruddy stock one so I am changing it so I don't grenade it.

[MSTSFabbed]

The same thing at UCSD. Not too many kids had any pratical knowledge. Are you part of the FSAE team?

No we haven't been able to start that here, yet. Not enough enough interested people, mainly. Weve been real big into SAE Mini Baja though and doing pretty well at it too!

Wheels and tires look good! I'm excited to see it at ride height!

[Bryce]

Thanks stephen. Stay involved in the minibaja. Car will be on the wheels soon. The first mock up with the car on the ground should happen next week.

[srh3trinity]

It will be cool to see it sitting on the ground with the wheels.

[Bryce]

watts cradle welded:

[19,69camaro]

That looks amazing nice job!