I started this job for a customer it is a 64 Skylark. Going with the Pro-Touring theme it will get a 455 with a 5-Speed and a 9" Ford. Ride height will be 6" The car is really nice for a ragtop the floor is solid. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o> <o></o> <o></o> <o></o> The wheels are 17x11 for the rear and 17x8 for the front.<o></o> <o></o> <o></o> <o></o> <o></o> <o></o> The coilovers are from AFCO with Air Ride Strong Arms. <o></o> <o></o> <o></o> <o></o> <o></o> <o></o> <o></o> <o></o> I had to get my post count up. I'll post some more pictures later<o></o> <o> </o>
I was able to post so here you go guys Here are some more pictures of the front end. I don't want to make weld everything up just yet. The ride height is 6" so I want to make sure that the tires clear. Not to mention the headers have to have room. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comhttp://www.v8buick.com/ /><o></o> [FONT=<font][SIZE=/><o></o> <FONT face=][/SIZE][/FONT] <o></o>
We put the body on so we could center up the wheels. I didn't blow the car apart so I have no trailing arms not to mention I we have to do major chassis work in the rear.This is ride height coil overs all the way around. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o> </o> <o> </o> The plan is a mini tub we have to be careful not to go to crazy and mess up the ragtop. <o> </o>
Here are some more pictures for you guys. We put the body on so we could square everything up. The rear suspension will be a 4-Bar with coil overs <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o> </o> <o> </o> <o> </o> You can see here the frame was cut and a new kick up is being put in a piece of 1/8" plate was laid in to hold the new and old rail together. The gussets are 1/4" there will be plate on both sides. Then it will be ground smooth. <o> </o> <o> </o> <o> </o> As you can see it is starting to look pretty crazy. The back of the frame rail will be the stock ones this way the gas tank will fit. Not to mention the bumper brackets will be in tack. <o> </o> <o> </o> <o> </o>
:TU: Lou thanks for the great pictures. That would be may dream car! Cant wait to see pictures with the engine in and the headers. Keep them coming!
The frame is almost done so I figured I'd post some more pictures. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com </o> <o> </o> <o> </o> <o> </o> <o> </o> <o> </o>
Here are some pictures of the front end. We are putting AFCO coilovers all the way around. With Strong Arms from Air Ride <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com <o></o>
The frame is almost done so it's time to slam in the 455. I decided to wait on the front suspension. I'll put that on after I hang the headers this way I know how much room I have. fficeffice" /><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com <o></o> <o></o> The TKO tranny is from Modern Driveline they sent to whole kit. I've never used the Quick time bell housing. Man that thing is nice I really like it. <o></o> <o></o> I had my body guy Allen start to smooth the firewall The plan is to put a Vintage Air unit in it <o></o> <o></o> <o></o>
Man where have I seen that plumbing pipe ride height jig before.... Holy **** we have a TV star doing a 64 Skylark Vert build. First off great unusual car build, though I guess customers are the ones deciding on the projects these days. Man any updates? BTW musclecar just isn't the same without you man, don't know why you left (Tell the truth that Sales droid who's office you pranked was the Producers son in law right?) but you brought a **** load of humor, unconventionality, (Turning a LeMans into a ... LeMans???) Cutting up a FB Mustang (I know you got hate mail on that car) and a lot of uncharacteristic humility. I always liked that you did the show without sounding like you were Narrating a f'in Documentary. Unlike some...
Old Thread!! Anyone have some build pics of this project? I'm almost tooled up and ready to start building something very similar, so frame and suspension build tricks would be of help
