New Project : Uncharted territory
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From: Yulee , FL ___ SEBF Survivor
New Project : Uncharted territory
Well I drank too much beer last night with my best friend, and we devised a plan for my Bonneville parts car. It might not work, but I already have most of the big parts in my collection.
RWD conversion, 350, 700r4, posi rear end from a camaro or s10 (I have both, so whatever fits)
It started out as a "what if we did this" conversation, but quickly escalated into, when do we start. It might not work, but if it doesn't I'll just crush the car like I was originally planning. BTW - The goal here is not to go really fast, it'* only to see if we can do it, we have built about 5 cars together now, so it MIGHT happen.
The only thing we are still on the fence about is rear suspension, 4 link or just run leaf springs. I want to run simple leaf springs, but he want to build a 4 link rear like we did in his Mustang (with a chevy 350).
RWD conversion, 350, 700r4, posi rear end from a camaro or s10 (I have both, so whatever fits)
It started out as a "what if we did this" conversation, but quickly escalated into, when do we start. It might not work, but if it doesn't I'll just crush the car like I was originally planning. BTW - The goal here is not to go really fast, it'* only to see if we can do it, we have built about 5 cars together now, so it MIGHT happen.
The only thing we are still on the fence about is rear suspension, 4 link or just run leaf springs. I want to run simple leaf springs, but he want to build a 4 link rear like we did in his Mustang (with a chevy 350).
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From: Yulee , FL ___ SEBF Survivor
Yeah the subframe is the deciding factor.
As for the floor, it looks like I'll have to make a doghouse for the tranny, and also a driveshaft tunnel. The place I buy my mini truck parts from makes those for you, all you have to do is send them measurments and $29 and they send you the sheetmetal.
It took me a year to do my L67 swap, you should expect to see this on the road in about 5 :P My gf won't let me bring another non running car into the driveway until my Bonneville pulls out under it'* own power, looks like I need to go buy a new battery
As for the floor, it looks like I'll have to make a doghouse for the tranny, and also a driveshaft tunnel. The place I buy my mini truck parts from makes those for you, all you have to do is send them measurments and $29 and they send you the sheetmetal.
It took me a year to do my L67 swap, you should expect to see this on the road in about 5 :P My gf won't let me bring another non running car into the driveway until my Bonneville pulls out under it'* own power, looks like I need to go buy a new battery
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Next time you guys are drinking think about a dual engine Bonneville.
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=29344
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=29344
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Originally Posted by sqela
that is on a Caprice frame, and was done by GM....no person, has ever completed it
Chase you might want to check out the RWD 97+ GP race car
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Chase you might want to check out the RWD 97+ GP race car
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From: Yulee , FL ___ SEBF Survivor
The N* old body GTP is my inspiration.
At a party this weekend, I started talking about it. My buddy donated a 4 link and weld on mounting tabs, he said leaf springs would be too easy. Found good mounting points for everything except for the tranny crossmember that I will have to fabricate.
At a party this weekend, I started talking about it. My buddy donated a 4 link and weld on mounting tabs, he said leaf springs would be too easy. Found good mounting points for everything except for the tranny crossmember that I will have to fabricate.