We have had this car in our family before I could walk.(33now) My dad and I started bracket racing it when I was 16 years old with a mild 327sbc running 12's. We eventually stepped up our game after a few years and put a spool in with a roll bar and a 383sbc. 3 years ago was the last time that we ran it, and at the time was running low 10's.

Pic from 1999 when I was 17years old:


In '09 we installed a Smith Racecraft Frontend... We are planning to remove the springs and use Coilovers this time around, but here is a pic:


We also decided in '09 that rear wheels stuck out to far.. See Pic:


So, we decided a mini tub was in order:


Also, updated the cage to an 8.50cert. and added a chute mount. Now the car is at the Body Shop getting new quarters/fenders/trunk lid/smooth firewall, etc; Planning to change the color back to it's original sequoia green, and re-install the original vinyl top, front and rear spoilers.


The new engine is currently being built at Steve Morris Race Engines. Plans are a 4 hundred some odd cubic inch SBC with a F2 Procharger and air to air inter-cooler. This will be a blow-thru set up and run on pump gas. We are looking for somewhere around 12-1300hp. Should be a mean street/strip machine when it is finished:

 

I likey.

 

We have more in common than the year of our cars! This is my Earl... Rescued him at 2 years old.

 

Nice project!

 

Thanks, Earl's Dad.
These are my other rescues, Dollie, 10 yr old white rescued 2/13, and Bessie, 5 yr old black, rescued 12/2011.

 

Should be on the dyno next week...

 

Front Inner Panel replaced, starting to fit quarter panels, and smoothing firewall...

 

Engine was on the dyno this past week..

 

Dyno Video:

 

wow. i bet you have more in that engine than i'll have in my whole car.