69 SS Conv 427/6 speed
10-06-2007, 01:44 PM
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69 SS Conv 427/6 speed This is an automoblie that I have owned for 30 years. It has seen many changes and several motors and transmissions. 2 Years ago I decided I would do a frame-off resto on it. First I decided to go after the suspension. I added a Global West pro Touring package. QA1 coilovers are great and I lost over 40 lbs eliminating the front springs. Tubular A-Arms come powder coated and there is a nice weight loss again. The brakes are supplied by Wilwood. 6 piston up front and 4 piston(drilled & slotted) in the rear. Calipers were over 6lbs apiece lighter. The leaf springs are set up differently with this system. I then added a Currie rear with a Ford 9 inch and Richmond 6 speed.
Next I purchased a 427 small block from American Speed. The motor has 569rwhp & 616lb tq. Be Cool Radiator really keeps it running cool on the hot Florida summer days. .
The frame was removed and powdercoated along with anything that could be removed. Every nut, bolt and body panel was changed. I had a few that were good but I wanted all new sheetmetal. The windows were easy to get but finding all the proper rollers for the windows took some extra time. I added the Year One spoiler which is off the 69 Trans Am. My next addition was a third brake light. I settled on Viper Blue as my color.
CCW Rims 19/18 really set the car off.
I also added the Dakota Digital dash. It is a direct replacement for the stock unit. You have a choice of several colors and I went with blue. It has several nice features built in to the dash.
0-60 mph time in seconds
High speed recall
1/4 mile time in seconds
end of 1/4 mile speed
high rpm recall
Next I purchased a 427 small block from American Speed. The motor has 569rwhp & 616lb tq. Be Cool Radiator really keeps it running cool on the hot Florida summer days. .
The frame was removed and powdercoated along with anything that could be removed. Every nut, bolt and body panel was changed. I had a few that were good but I wanted all new sheetmetal. The windows were easy to get but finding all the proper rollers for the windows took some extra time. I added the Year One spoiler which is off the 69 Trans Am. My next addition was a third brake light. I settled on Viper Blue as my color.
CCW Rims 19/18 really set the car off.
I also added the Dakota Digital dash. It is a direct replacement for the stock unit. You have a choice of several colors and I went with blue. It has several nice features built in to the dash.
0-60 mph time in seconds
High speed recall
1/4 mile time in seconds
end of 1/4 mile speed
high rpm recall
10-06-2007, 01:57 PM
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This is something I found interesting.
We don’t Sim Test or ”Run Engines In.” We actually dynometer test every engine under a load to verify actual horsepower, torque, reliability and thoroughly check engine for leaks and irregularities. Actual dyno testing will pin point any problems before they can occur. American Speed guarantees horsepower figures to within 1% of advertised.
I have used this car on several Hot Rod Power Tours so it has to be able to run 2,000 miles in a week or so.
We don’t Sim Test or ”Run Engines In.” We actually dynometer test every engine under a load to verify actual horsepower, torque, reliability and thoroughly check engine for leaks and irregularities. Actual dyno testing will pin point any problems before they can occur. American Speed guarantees horsepower figures to within 1% of advertised.
I have used this car on several Hot Rod Power Tours so it has to be able to run 2,000 miles in a week or so.
10-07-2007, 09:04 AM
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I need to take some pics of the interior. I will do that this morning since I am thinking of going for a ride before football. The only I have is the Dakota Digital Dash
