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Old 07-25-2010, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Bullitt4110
Would it possible to get another one of those alternator brackets you made? If so how much? The finished project looks amazing! Congrats, I cant wait until mine gets there!

Yes I have them and we are running a sale this week. PM sent
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Old 07-25-2010, 03:01 PM
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Me lives in the country too low means no go on dirt road. I hear you though. The sc&c kit will drop the back 1.5 inches and the front can go as low as 2inches from stock. I am already on 2 inch drop spindles and netted about 1.5 as sets with the ls1. The front tires are already going to rub most likely and I will have to tub the inner fenders on the outboard side to clear in bump situations.
I respect that. My Thunderbird is around 2 to 2.5 inches lower than stock but it gets driven every day everywhere in all weather - including snow. Due to the long nose, getting in some of the areas at work can be a bit challenging as can getting it on a jack with a flat so it stays at that height.
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Old 08-04-2010, 06:30 PM
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Great work, my '66 F-85 is very jealous!!

Thanks for all of the ideas....
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Old 08-13-2010, 07:47 PM
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Interor in just a few minor things and it will be complete.

103 DEG in Texas today. The flowmo had me chillin..... very pleased with the A/C now.





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Man, I am in love with that gauge panel you made. I was looking for something like that for my 65 skylark swap that I'm working on. Any details on how you made it?
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Your build is exceptional in every way. Great attention to detail.
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Old 08-14-2010, 04:50 PM
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Man, I am in love with that gauge panel you made. I was looking for something like that for my 65 skylark swap that I'm working on. Any details on how you made it?
I am a mechanical designer by trade. I designed it in cad and had it cut on a water Jet. Same way I did the custom engine covers, alt relocation bracket and wheel center caps. I am going to design and build some new center caps for the American style wheels soon. If you need a custom panel or any thing just shoot me a pm I can layout what you want get it cut and ship it to you.

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Originally Posted by rockytopper
I am a mechanical designer by trade. I designed it in cad and had it cut on a water Jet. Same way I did the custom engine covers, alt relocation bracket and wheel center caps. I am going to design and build some new center caps for the American style wheels soon. If you need a custom panel or any thing just shoot me a pm I can layout what you want get it cut and ship it to you.

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That's awesome. I'll definitely contact you when I'm ready for my gauges. Thanks a lot.
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You have done an excellent job on everything I have seen, congrats. Beautiful car, and awesome work. Those cars are WAY underappreciated in my opinion..........I'd love to get my hands on one......
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Well I am offically a pro-touring guy now. The new suspension and tight ratio steering has been installed. This things feel like your driving a new corvette. You wouldn't know you are in a 1965 cutlass anymore Thanks to Marcus at SC&C.





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Absolutely beautiful. I bet you are thrilled with the results.
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Absolutely beautiful. I bet you are thrilled with the results.
Very!

You should really consider the EFI you want regret it.
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Originally Posted by rockytopper
Very!

You should really consider the EFI you want regret it.
I am considering it as an eventual upgrade. I have everything for the carb set up already. If it does not please me, I can always go for EFI.
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Originally Posted by rockytopper
Very!

You should really consider the EFI you want regret it.
I agree. I'm hooked on EFI and won't build another carb car unless it is for someone else or is necessary because of a class rule.
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i wanna see the new suspension.. stance is awesome
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Originally Posted by Irish350
i wanna see the new suspension.. stance is awesome
I would but it's so low now I can't get the camera under there anymore.

I'll get some pictures post soon.
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Old 08-29-2010, 10:43 PM
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Been a while since I looked in on your build. Out-flippin-standing! You should be very proud.

Pat

P.S. I'm sold on EFI too. So much so I am going to figure a way to put it on a Studebaker motor on my next project.
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Awesome build... As stated you hit every nook and cranny very complete and excellent build.. TWO THUMBS UP
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Thanks all. I am going to try my hand at autocross next weekend at goodguys Texas event. We shall see how it really handles then.
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Hey Rocky, how did the auto-x go? Any cool videos or pics?
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