posted 05-18-2012 09:39 PM                  

The final tally was
61%- Black
39%- Red

So for now I think I will stick with a Gloss black. The main focus in my mind right now is getting the car done and running vs just the looks. I can always change things like the color later locally and I have not even seen it yet in person.

You guys have been great, thanks so much for all of the feedback. I will continue to post over on the main thread my updates as they come in!

posted 05-21-2012 05:59 PM                  

Bumpers are staying, why? This car is not a garage and car show queen. I plan on tracking it on drag and actual track day road courses as long as I can keep the wheels down.
Any extra protection (even if not great counts)
For track inspections and on the road.
I spoke upfront with some of the clubs below to
Preclear some of the things in the build for non competition fun at the track days that I'm looking to do in the future. We will see. http://www.scda1.com/overview

http://www.nasane.com

posted 05-21-2012 06:49 PM                  

My concern is the clearance for the shaker. It doesn't look like there is much like on the other cars shown. I imagine that hemi chugs pretty good when you rev it it or when you shut it off. I hope the shaker or the hood doesn't take a hit.But I'm sure you are on top of that.

posted 05-21-2012 09:03 PM                  

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Originally posted by beachcat:
I like the shaker. It takes a bit of getting used to on a prowler but after a while, it looks good.

My concern is the clearance for the shaker. It doesn't look like there is much like on the other cars shown. I imagine that hemi chugs pretty good when you rev it it or when you shut it off. I hope the shaker or the hood doesn't take a hit.But I'm sure you are on top of that.

Can't wait to see the first start-up video!

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Have not seen in person but did ask, here is the feedback from
Brendan the builder from perf innovations on the hood design and shaker spacing. He is pretty technical on these things. You can believe there will be a good amount of testing done upfront and after I get down there and drive back to NJ.

"There is plenty of clearance between the shaker and engine. About 1/2" all the way around. The same clearance that the shakers have in stock chargers and challengers. Also keep in mind the engine doesn't torque like it would in the charger or challenger because the Trans is not connected to the engine. the Trans is what transfers the torque and with it being mounted in the rear it won't torque like a charger or challenger with it bolted to the back of the engine.  The Trans and Trans mounts is what takes the torque from the engine. "

posted 05-21-2012 09:26 PM                  

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Originally posted by beachcat:
Good explanation Trey! Thanks.

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posted 05-22-2012 07:04 AM                  

Special thanks again to wildbill for this great pict from the main post. It really grows on ya! First there a little hmm thats different, Maybe a bit over the top, then it sits in like, I get it. There nothing normal about this project.

I was watching a documentary on carol Shelby on velocity this weekend. His whole concept was "big motor little car" nothing was even out there or advailable in the 60's in the US but a vette. GM turned him down, He saw the europeans, grabbed a light body from AC in the UK and through in a big ford motor with alot of custom engineering. That became the cobra. Folks thought he was out there and he ended up beating every car on the track. Thats not me but with risk can come reward.
I guess you can say like the 100 plus kats saw that went to vegas, I put my luck on the line, took a bold move and rolled the dice!