The BangShift.com Forums - Project Cars Update http://www.bangshift.com/forum/ Project Cars Update en Tue, 21 May 2013 10:48:55 GMT vBulletin 60 http://bangshift.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png The BangShift.com Forums - Project Cars Update http://www.bangshift.com/forum/ 1963 mgb v8 http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/43358-1963-mgb-v8?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 20:25:17 GMT Now that it's actually in my garage, here's the story. My previous project didn't pan out, so I decided to move on to something smaller and potentially more exciting. Found a MGB that had already been modified for a V8 on Craigslist. Talked the guy down to $500 and the deal was made.

The plan is to swap in my 6.0L Chevy and a TH400 trans. A turbo may or may not be involved. I really want a turbo. There is also talk about getting a 5.3L aluminum junkyard motor to save some weight. Might get a back-half with small tubs and maybe a Mustang II style IFS. The frame will have to be reinforced either way.

Dark green metallic paint and a tan/brown leather interior is the current thought from my wife.

As seen on Craigslist:




Things to note here: the front wire wheels will have to go. The body looks WAY worse in these photos than is reality. The 'wavy' look is actually a mix between primer hues and the camera playing tricks. The hood is not a solid piece of rust, it's actually aluminum and painted red. Also take note of the Chrysler rear wheels...


A Chrysler 8-3/4" has been narrowed and swapped in. It's installed in the stock location on the standard leaf springs. Rear tires are currently 215s with almost 2" more room between the wheels and the leaf springs. There's maybe another half-inch of growing room towards the fend too. Might be able to cram some 245 drag radials back there. Also note the steering wheel, very neat wooden job. It's on a Chrysler something or other steering column too.


Now the fun part! The firewall and trans tunnel have been cut and setback/expanded to fit a Chrysler 318 and auto transmission. My 6.0L and TH400 should fit in there with plenty of room! The guy did a great job too, it's not all hacked up. He also rerouted the steering shaft so that it runs more parallel to the engine and will allow for more header clearance. The downside is that there's a very small foot well and the brake and gas pedal will have to be mounted pretty far to the left. That might be reworked depending on if there's extra space with the engine and trans installed. ]]> Project Cars Update 1970camaroRS http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/43358-1963-mgb-v8 <![CDATA[66 Fairlane ""Good Girl"]]> http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/43258-66-Fairlane-quot-quot-Good-Girl-quot?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 02:10:05 GMT


This is my 66 Ford Fairlane my Father "fordman" gave me for my 16th birthday.
And its SWEEEEEEETTT!!!!!!!!!:) ]]> Project Cars Update G-DAWG http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/43258-66-Fairlane-quot-quot-Good-Girl-quot Langleylads 68 Cougar project http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/43127-Langleylads-68-Cougar-project?goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 04:15:53 GMT I've been dragging my ass doing the metal work on this thing for some time now . It's slowly coming together . Both rear lower quarter panels have been replaced as well as smaller areas just in front of the rear wheels . I've also had to do some work in the rear wheelwells . I've ordered some pieces from Detroit Speed & Engineering , deep wheel tubs , sub frame connectors , and torque boxes . The wheel tubs will allow a 315-335 rear tire inside the wheelwell . Lots of decisions to make .
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]]> Project Cars Update langleylad http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/43127-Langleylads-68-Cougar-project 1968 Firebird - $500 http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/43083-1968-Firebird-500?goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 01:27:53 GMT Some of you have likely been following our car we recently purchased on the General Discussion side. I figured it was time to start a thread under... Some of you have likely been following our car we recently purchased on the General Discussion side. I figured it was time to start a thread under the Project Cars section. I hope to find time to work on the car a few times a month, and will be sure to post updates here. Below is the link with a ton of pictures. I STILL can't get pictures to post here, for whatever reason. Anybody who wants to post a few here, feel free, you have my permission.

1968 Firebird $500 ]]> Project Cars Update Supersport350 http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/43083-1968-Firebird-500 73 Formula Firebird http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/42937-73-Formula-Firebird?goto=newpost Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:35:59 GMT Here's the scoop. I grabbed this one for $1,250. and it's one of those cars everyone said the guy would never sell. The first time I tried to buy it was over a year ago, but I knew I came within a hair of making the score. The second time around was the charm. I hit a home run. As far as the car goes, it's been sitting in a yard for years and needs a little attention, but over all the car is in much better condition than one would expect. The plan is to make it a driveable project car. So far I'm into the car for a batttery, 2 qts of oil, and 4 qts of trans fluid. It seems to run very well.



P.S. The trim rings and center caps for the rims are in the trunk. ]]> Project Cars Update NightShifter http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/42937-73-Formula-Firebird I hate mowing, burned out on the 442 so here goes! http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/42925-I-hate-mowing-burned-out-on-the-442-so-here-goes!?goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:19:33 GMT I know this isn't a car, but its a pretty neat build. My house is surrounded by 40 degree slopes or steeper. Last year I flipped a John deere riding mower and luckily walked away with just a few broken ribs. A good friend and I set out to find a better way to mow steep slopes safely. Meet Bladezilla!



http://youtu.be/5V568P6OYqo


http://youtu.be/7AH-EY0pZgc

http://youtu.be/bpfVbrX4_jE ]]> Project Cars Update real57vetteguy http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/42925-I-hate-mowing-burned-out-on-the-442-so-here-goes! Last Minute / Quickie/ Budget Land Speed Racer http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/42863-Last-Minute-Quickie-Budget-Land-Speed-Racer?goto=newpost Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:26:00 GMT My Daughter Celeste and Nephew Garrett needed something to drive at ECTA april meet just to learn the course and get some seat time before moving... My Daughter Celeste and Nephew Garrett needed something to drive at ECTA april meet just to learn the course and get some seat time before moving into the Avanti.

So we took my "Beater" daily driver 1999 Nissan pick up truck 4 cyl / 5-speed. ( I paid $ 900.00 for it 1.5 years ago )

We added:

Battery Holdown Ace hardware threaded rod
Used nusts and bolts.....................................$ 3.20
Used 16" wheels and tires from Craigslist.........$ 150.00
(needed tires because had mud grips on rear &
front tires were worn )
Used Tach from local swap meet.....................$ 20.00
Used moon disc from my open trailer...............$ 0.00
Oil change, black touch up paint to spray cleaned up wheel wells, screws for moon disc, roll of duct tape.............$ 63.43
HP printed Car # & Class # and name scripts,
Ink + free Shipping labels from Fedex
Total: .................................................. .................. $ 236.63
Add in purchase price of truck........................add...$ 900.00
( All Teenage labor was FREE but they get to race !! & maybe learn something, Most important have some cheap fun ! )

Grand Total............................................. ...........$ 1,136.63
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]]> Project Cars Update rack4u http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/42863-Last-Minute-Quickie-Budget-Land-Speed-Racer 1938 Walter Snow Fighter http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/42832-1938-Walter-Snow-Fighter?goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:18:07 GMT Here you go Brian. Its a 38 model FCKD. 28000lb GVW, the truck weighs 14k empty 517ci 6 cylinder Waukesha gas engine. 10-24 tires, Frink... Here you go Brian.

Its a 38 model FCKD.

28000lb GVW, the truck weighs 14k empty

517ci 6 cylinder Waukesha gas engine.

10-24 tires, Frink wing box, Heil dump body(no hydraulics though).

Top speed? You guessed it, 30mph.

I'll post more as I go.
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