'66 in the raw!

[onebad2]

Cool. just keep us updated.

[novanutcase]

Quick question that may help me in my tire width decision. How much of a performance difference is there between 335 and 295 wide tire? I'm talking in a road race/canyon carver enviroment.

[ironworks]

Well I must make a correction. according to the Chevrolet web site. the regular corvette runs a 285 rear tire and the ZO6 runs a 325. Chevy thought with 500 hp it needed the tire. I wonder what the skid pad difference is in testing.

Oh and I thought we were not going to try for SEMA. That would be something good to know now..... not in september.

[novanutcase]

Ironworks =

Rodger, I think you been doing too much of this!

Just kidding! I said we would like to TRY and make it to SEMA!

Do you or can anyone else tell me the performance difference of the two tire sizes? Fabricator thinks I should go 335. I'm leaning more towards 295.

[novanutcase]

After much deliberation I guess I have made a decision on the whole tire width issue. Rodger Lee pointed out to me that the Z06 makes 500+ hp and runs with 325's in the back. GM must have felt the need to have that much rubber in the back to handle the horses. Can't argue with that logic so we're going with it! I can always go down in width if I get the urge to later on.

[Roger Poirier]

Tuckin- Going to try to get it to SEMA if I can find a sponsor. Once we get the car farther along we probably won't have any problems. The Ironworks guys, and the owner, Rodger Lee in particular, are great!

I like the project. That body style has never gone out of style. SEMA 2007, it takes lots of money and time. These projects have a way of hitting highs and lows. Take your time and get it right. Looking good!

R.P.

[novanutcase]

Thank you Roger! Coming from you that is a HUGE compliment! I LOVE your GTO/The Judge. That thing is awe-inspiring! I agree that we will TRY to make it there but if not no big deal! Thanks for the words of encouragment!

[novanutcase]

Just a quick update:

Cowl vent filled!

Mock up of tires!

Shell was media blasted! Good to see it in one color!

More next week!(Hopefully!)

John

[novanutcase]

Movin' right along with suspension mockup!

Fabricator wants to call the car "Z06 Nova" and cut a plate to see how it looks! What do you think? I'm thinking maybe to name it "Evil Spirit"!

Another shot of the mockup!

Uno Mas!

John

[yumyumchoppers]

evil spirit rocks!! dude that **** is so sweet

[novanutcase]

Yeah....I kind of like it too!!!! I guess we'll see as the build progresses!

[BLWN1]

Zo66

[novanutcase]

Zo66

NOT BAAAAADD!!!!

[novanutcase]

Rear end mock up pics! I'm trying to get up to the shop but Rodger told me that there is snow on the Grapevine so It'll be slow going! I'll take more pics if I can get up there! Enjoy!





LS7 should land on their doorstep next thursday or friday!

John

[slow4dr]

Looking good John! I can't wait to see the engine mounted and a rolling chassis.

[novanutcase]

Looking good John! I can't wait to see the engine mounted and a rolling chassis.

You and me both! Maybe I'll have a party when we get it to that stage! Your invited!

[slow4dr]

<-------------is holding you to that

[ironworks]

I could not figure out why my ears were ringing.

Just wait for the next set of pics. It is coming along nicely, buhaha...

I'm waiting for John to come over the mountain and take a peek.... I guess maybe tommorrow. He'll be coming round the mountain when he comes..... yee haw.....

Rodger

[novanutcase]

Got up to the shop today and saw some progress and I thought I would share it with you guys!






I'll post more pics when the LS7 comes in! I can't wait!

John

[yumyumchoppers]

so saweeet!!!