Well, I finally got the little pig on the the ground for the first time yesterday. Only one wheel is the correct size so it looks funny but at least its a roller. Or it would be if I could find the right C-clips for my rear axle (impossible to buy, beg or steal).

Learned a few things:
-Need one more steering shaft support heim. Too much flex.
-Steering is light which is good as I like a lot of caster. However the ratio may be a little slower than I wanted. Close enough to try though.
-have lots of steering angle before the rim hits the A-arm
-My wheels are too short to get the body proportions I wanted. Oh well, the cost of running a cheap tire size.
-I don't think I am going to be able to run rear exit exhaust. My engine is very buzzy at higher rpms so I wanted to shut it up as much as possible.

Anyhow, a good feeling to finally have a car instead of just a chassis. The only down point is I am running out if cheap things to do so saving money is imminent.


Some pics.

looking good... and be prepared for alot of...

Your steering wheels on the wrong side!

Suspension might be a little firm
Looks good
Mmmmmmmm supercharged V8

What engine is that in there?

Looks good so far.

Wow ! Big garage

Nice
Your drive belt seems a tad loose

What is that in the tranny tunel?

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Originally posted by Miks15
looking good... and be prepared for alot of...

Your steering wheels on the wrong side!

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Sorry to dissapoint but its just a V6
3.8L factory supercharged from a FWD Buick regal. Same engine in the Pontiac GTP. Stock rating is 245bhp, 280ft/lbs. I should be at 300bhp and 300ft/lbs so I figured it was enough for now. More power is easy to get if not.

Suspension is going to be firm until I know my final weights . Shocks are too expensive to guess on.

Loose drive belt is easily fixed by installing the alternator.

Garage is big, but it costs me $$$ every month

Only thing in the tranny tunnel is the transmission. There is a 3rd link on top for the rear differential so I assume that's what you are after. I hate suspension bind so I went with a 3-link rear suspension (+ panhard). Gives me lots of travel, with easy antisquat adjustment. Only down side is it takes away some elbow room.

The only place I can drive my car that would make my steering wheel on the wrong side is Guyana. I can't see myself going for that long of a roadtrip so I decided to stick with LHD :p

Thanks for the comments guys.
Cory

Hey coming along! Big step getting things rolling, n'est-ce pas?