Drag Racing Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Project Junkyard...Part 1!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 09:19 PM
  #1  
LSXS10's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
From: Finger TN.
Cool Project Junkyard...Part 1!!!

Well i dont even have it home yet and im already making plans. I dont really know how fast this project will go getting together. Really depends if i sell the s-10. Its hopefully going to be a car that the money was spent in all the right places. I plan on researcing every part that goes on this car for cost vs return. The only thing that i have studied so far is the cage and rear end / rear susp. other than that its going to wheels, tires, brakes, and a slick *** body. As far as the buget goes the front susp will be pretty much stock for this year. As far as the body goes it will stay red with a vfn sonoco bubble hood and an ss wing, just a super clean simple look. Cant really decide on the wheels. Two that im thinking of are the Greg Weld stars or the Billet Specialist street lites. Think the cage will be a Wolf 10 point that is tied to there subframes with a funny addition and as far as the rear goes im thinking hard on the M9 with the t/a it comes with. Other than that it will be alot of late nights in the LSX parts for sale section Let me know some imput guys good or bad...
Here is what we are going to start with.... She is a purdy thing aint she.....

Reply
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 09:26 PM
  #2  
BlackScreaminMachine's Avatar
Internet Mechanic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,830
Likes: 2
From: Wallingford CT
Default

Good lord it is sad to see all those wrecked cars
Reply
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 09:27 PM
  #3  
LSXS10's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
From: Finger TN.
Default

Oh yeah, Im building the car to run a 275 radial tire class and its going to take mid 5's to be in the mix...
Reply
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 09:28 PM
  #4  
LSXS10's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
From: Finger TN.
Default

Well..... Im tryin to save one.
Reply
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 09:53 PM
  #5  
z28rob18's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,830
Likes: 0
From: hamilton nj
Default

look into midwest chassis fab rear they make a nice one with a torque arm as well and some nice upgrades at good prices. this looks lik a nice project keep us posted cuz id lik to read about it
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 12:33 PM
  #6  
TN94Z's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
20 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,311
Likes: 0
From: Tennessee
Default

Why the change from the s10? That will be a good project. I am planning something as well but I am trying to get my house sold first. Al is thinking about changing his car back to a street car.

Also, what class are you talking about? Is it in Jackson or Holly Springs?
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 12:49 PM
  #7  
LSXS10's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
From: Finger TN.
Default

The way it looks at the moment the car will sit in the barn for a while....
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 03:03 PM
  #8  
RacerXLs1's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,264
Likes: 0
From: NWI
Default

Looks like a clean car.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 09:19 PM
  #9  
Beaflag VonRathburg's Avatar
OWN3D BY MY PROF!
iTrader: (176)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 9,146
Likes: 3
From: Jax Beach, Florida
Default

I wish my local junkyard had that many different Fbodies there. All they have is 93-97 V6 camaros.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 09:24 PM
  #10  
lemons12's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (71)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 11,088
Likes: 2
From: Winchester, TN
Default

Originally Posted by LSXS10
......
are you the s10 that came to tullahoma to race jason crader?

black 408 trans am...

just wondering..

for some reason i think i know you/know of you.. haha
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 09:49 PM
  #11  
LSXS10's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
From: Finger TN.
Default

Originally Posted by lemons12
are you the s10 that came to tullahoma to race jason crader?

black 408 trans am...

just wondering..

for some reason i think i know you/know of you.. haha
Yeah, I think we talked about it in the southern section. I just never got around to getting up there. That was with the lil stock 6.0 in mine. If i can i would love to get up that way with whatever i build this year, I didnt run at all this summer.I got to get something back together...
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 09:51 PM
  #12  
LSGUNSS's Avatar
formerly 2000blackcamaross (6-25-2013)
15 Year Member
iTrader: (41)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 605
Likes: 0
From: Drivers seat in Centralia, Mo
Default

I want one. If I could ask what did you pay for it?
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 09:54 PM
  #13  
LSXS10's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
From: Finger TN.
Default

Originally Posted by RacerXLs1
Looks like a clean car.
The car is perfect all but the front. From the doors back it doesnt have a ding or scratch anywhere. And the intereor is mint... Maybe it wont rot before i build it...
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:01 PM
  #14  
LSXS10's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
From: Finger TN.
Default

Originally Posted by 2000blackcamaross
I want one. If I could ask what did you pay for it?
Less than 1K!!!!! rolling..The doors, t-tops, rearend, and intereor is worth that not a bad start to a racecar....
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:07 PM
  #15  
lemons12's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (71)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 11,088
Likes: 2
From: Winchester, TN
Default

Originally Posted by LSXS10
Yeah, I think we talked about it in the southern section. I just never got around to getting up there. That was with the lil stock 6.0 in mine. If i can i would love to get up that way with whatever i build this year, I didnt run at all this summer.I got to get something back together...
by looks of your sig, if your gonna be faster this year.. should be a damn good race!! i sure as would love to see it!
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2008 | 09:30 AM
  #16  
TN94Z's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
20 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,311
Likes: 0
From: Tennessee
Default

Originally Posted by LSXS10
Yeah, I think we talked about it in the southern section. I just never got around to getting up there. That was with the lil stock 6.0 in mine. If i can i would love to get up that way with whatever i build this year, I didnt run at all this summer.I got to get something back together...

Jason will be a little faster next time. He bought my old TA which is MUCH lighter than his old car.
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2008 | 09:31 AM
  #17  
RacerXLs1's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,264
Likes: 0
From: NWI
Default

Yea that is a nice find..
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2008 | 03:13 PM
  #18  
Beaflag VonRathburg's Avatar
OWN3D BY MY PROF!
iTrader: (176)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 9,146
Likes: 3
From: Jax Beach, Florida
Default

What sort of title did it come with?
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2008 | 07:10 PM
  #19  
LSXS10's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
From: Finger TN.
Default

After the body work is done it may have a clear title but it may be a reconstructed.. Doesnt matter to me, it wont be a streetcar.
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2009 | 09:47 AM
  #20  
Ego Killer's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (147)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,067
Likes: 1
From: Tullahoma,Tn
Default

I know where a front end for that thing is....also where the hell is finger tn?
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:23 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE