Thread: New from NE
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06-15-2009 10:42 PM #1
New from NE
im zach im buildin up a 1984 olds cutlass supreme, basically a 10 second street/show monster. havent really started workin on it yet...economys killin! plus i like to do research. for driveline im thinkin a 4 bolt 350 based 395 stroker, 12.5:1 compression with 227cc AFR heads tri-y headers, exhaust cutouts, and full magnaflow exhaust; connected to a 200-4r trans with full shift kit and trans brake (not 100% sold on 200-4r) unsure of rearend gearing (input welcome), but will be ford 9in posi with 35 spline axles, will have carroll shelby wheels for the street. will convert to 4 wheel disc brakes. would like to mini tub, will probly end up with 8 point cage with swingout door bars. unsure on rear suspension (input welcome, trying to keep the back seats cachassisworks.com has some trick setups for the g-body) car will be lowered two inches, tubular a-arms with double adjustable coilovers in front, full body kit from lauren engineering, fiberglass bumpers, fiberglass w-30 style hood, three tone paintjob, black up on top (with new black landau top), dark gunmetal gray on the bottom with a crimson graphic/pinstripe between, shaved emblems, door handles, locks, moldings. inside will be a dakota digital dash, new carpet, re-upholstered brougham seats with 5 point harnesses, will prolly go with hurst quarterstick shifter, new steering column with detachable steering wheel. thats all i can think of right now but thats most of it
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06-16-2009 08:32 AM #2
Sounds Great, Zach - let us know when you have the first $25,000 and we can help you get started!"Where the people fear the government you have tyranny. Where the government fears the people you have liberty." John Basil Barnhil
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06-16-2009 08:56 AM #3
Welcome to CHR, Zach! Sounds like an ambitious build. Keep us posted as you make progress.Bob
A good friend will come and bail you out of jail....but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying..."Damn....that was fun!
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06-16-2009 10:27 AM #4
welcome zach. sounds like you have most of it planned out well.BARB
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