8/25/10 Just about completed the steering column install.
8/26/10 Next UP: Reinstall column for final mock up.

I have been wanting to build this car for years. I will give you some of the info now, but much more later. I am going to build a "super car". One that will compete on a road course, dragstrip, and in everyday driving. It will combine handling, performance, braking, and have excellent drivablity. Feature comforts will abound including electric doors, windows, trunks, remote entry, and luxury car lighting.

Drivetrain will consist of a Fuel Injected Big Block Chevy motor with 550+ horsepower, 6 speed Tremec, 12 bolt posi rear running 3.31 gears, lowered, hydraboost disc brakes, modified suspension to make it a great handling street car. I am going pretty radical with the fuel injection on this one. You will have to wait to see what that is going to be...stay tuned.

There will be many subtle custom touches, but nothing to disturb the classic lines of the vehicle. The interior will be highly updated with many hidden modern touches. The interior styling will be contemporary, but with an "old school" vibe, but with all the function and modern touches that a typical high-end luxury car has today.

Note: The mock-up motor and trans is in, and will give you some idea of where we are going with this thing. Check out all the pics on the chassis. Lots to tell and see.

Here is our project as we go:
1. Got quarter emblems chromed.
2. Bought the vent assy for the center AC vent.
3. Repaired tail panel rust.
4. Removed front grille assembly.
5. Installed LH inner trunk floor drop.
6. Installed Complete Floor Pan.
7. Installed new toe boards.
8. Welded up small holes in the rockers.
9. Took off LH door, LH fender, and hood.
10. Blasted hood hinges, and primed.
11. Blasted and painted rear bumper brackets.
12. Started removing frame to body bolts.
13. Repaired broken frame to body caged nuts.
14. Removed core support.
15. Bought frame to body cushions and bolts, washers for frame off.
16. Removed all body bolts.
17. Removed all glass.
18. Welded all holes in firewall that are not necessary.
19. Removed gauge cluster, glove box, and heater.
20. Reinstalled LH door for transport to the blaster.
21. Removed RH fender.
22. Removed core support with grille, and gravel pan.
23. Took the body off the frame.
24. Stripped the frame.
25. Frame went to the blaster.
26. Body to the blaster.
27. Frame, Suspension, rebuild and boxing of "C" channel and control arms.
28. Repaired rust in front 12" of inner rockers with new fabricated sheet metal patches.
29. Restore 12 bolt posi for the chassis.
30. Installed Rear end assembly. Includes 12 bolt posi, and Bilstein Shocks.
31. Repaired Rust in outer wheel tubs at rear wheels.
32. Install Spindles, springs, shocks, and sway bar in front end.
33. Painted steering parts.
34. Installed steering linkage, and 12:1 PS box..
35. Installed Bucket seat brackets. Welded brackets to floor.
36. Fabricated B pillar shoulder belt mounting points for seat belts.
37. Blocked LH door and firewall & primed it again.
38. Installed rear brake lines up to front of frame.
39. Installed Milodon A-body BBC oil pan.
40. Modified Transmission crossmember to fit six speed Tremec.
41. Drilled holes in frame for modified position of trans crossmember.
42. Re-installed body on frame for more bodywork.
43. Modified trans tunnel to fit six speed trans into car.
44. Modified trans crossmember to allow removal without lifting trans.
45. Blocked roof, RH quarter, deck panel, and LH door.
46. Shaved left hand door handle and lock assy.
47. Primered and blocked LH door after shaving.
48. Installed factory AC vents in the dash on each side.
49. Install RH/LH trunk floor and body brace.
50. Installed replacement trunk lid. Installed electric trunk latch.
51. Installed LH quarter panel.
52. Restoration of Dash Cluster.
53. Installation of RH Door Skin
54. Shaving the Door Handles.
55. Finished up install of LH quarter.
56. Strip Paint from Trunk Lid/Repair.
57. Installed Flaming River Tilt Column and Colapsible Shaft.