Day 151 - July 23, 2018
Added slots to oil pan baffle tray to allow oild drain back.
Day 151 - July 23, 2018
Added slots to oil pan baffle tray to allow oild drain back.
Day 152 - July 29, 2018
Began modifying brake pedal. Mounted master cylinder.
It was around this time that we found out that the drag race was not going to be held at the challenge. This was when we decided to put some non budget items on the car.
Day 153 - August 14, 2018
Installed rear. Assembled wilwood brakes.
I was thinking today. You can't beat the budget builders out of us. The brakes were bought off of the Summit clearance rack. The steering column you will see later was purchased with certificates we got from race wins. Even though we are not building it for the challenge, it is still a budget built car.
A budget built car that we hope will compete with cars built with 10 times the money.
Day 154 - August 20, 2018
Threw the wheels on the car. Drilled holes to mount windows.
Day 155 - August 26, 2018
Painted and hung doors. Finished rust repair on rear panel.
What green is that?
In reply to Dusterbd13 :
TheV8Kid said:"Satin Italian Olive"
That sounds like a Spray Tan color, not a Spray Paint color
In reply to TheV8Kid :
Knew it!
I had my 64 el Camino painted that color....
Alright I owe you guys 2 updates.
Day 156 - August 28, 2018
Pulled mock engine and transmission. Installed 5.3L and TH400
Day 157 - September 9, 2018
installed Windows.
Day 158 - September 10, 2018
Even more wiring.
Day 159 - September 13, 2018
Fabricated steering comlumn from S&W kit.
This thing is looking fan-freaking-tastic.
Day 160 - September 24, 2018
Fabricated steering column supports.
After we reveled that the Nova was no longer longer a challenge car, I kind of stopped posting updates. Needless to say, the car got done. Here is the fastest pass from over the weekend.
From the outside it’s kinda ho-hum. The inside shot tells a different story, at least for the first couple hundred feet. Very cool. Congrats on the low 9s.
Damn!
Can I ask what the budget is now?
Thanks for keeping us in the loop. I still find this a fascinating build.
In reply to wvumtnbkr :
My dad probably has a more exact number. If I had to guess it is probably around $5k
Dang! That is some crazy performance for 5k!
Sorry for the one drag pass.
Not sorry (and surprised while NOT surprised) by the awesome display of power and the awesome show!
WOW.
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