Jay

I think someone got a pretty solid building point for a pretty radical street machine:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...TRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

BLAKE

That's pretty cool. Allot of work has been done to that car. The cage is a little over the top for my taste, but that'll make a good track/show car.

jpony645

Nice start. Why the 'vette rear though?

Jay

I think the Vette rear is in there because that's what the shop building it probably was familiar with. The Pro Touring scene has really taken off more on the GM side ... while the Mustang crowd "restomods" by hiding their electronic ignitions under the distributor cap and their CD players in the glovebox

BLAKE

Readily available IRS.

jpony645

You could have a point. In the Ford realm, does anything have a usable IRS other than the 03 Cobra?


The Vette stuff is probably cheaper too, like most GM parts.

Jay

T-Bird IRS is used on occasion. Lincoln would be similar.

jpony645

Interesting........... :scratch:

Both could be purchased dirt cheap too.

Mberglo

Jay, is there something wrong with modifications that aren't calling out for attention and "look what I did"? Ford did a great job of styling the Mustang. It's the whole reason it's still around. Subtle mods will always be in style, because the original will always be in style. 20 inch rims and indash CD are trendy and will be looked down upon in 10-20 years, just like spring shackles, slapper bars, 15x10 Cragers and car alarm keyholes in the front fenders.

jpony645

WOW, there's a blast from the past. :shock:

My grandparents' van has one of those.

Jay

Mark,
Sounding a bit Historic now, it's ok though you are in a different category with your style of building. But, since you have a crystal ball could you also tell me the Super Bowl outcomes for the next 10-20 years?

I'm sure there will be a backlash against the bigwheels someday and everyone will be competing for the smallest wheels and tires without any modifications ... you got 13s? well I GOTS 8s

You can modify and still retain the original style and class, no doubt but this whole concept of "Restomod" is oversold and does not stack up well in todays world of building.

jpony645

I thought that had already happened in the west coast lowrider scene.


Anyone who knows him knows that Mark likes to disagree. It's the engineer in him. You two guys have built cars on completely different levels. Mark's is mostly stock in appearance with only some minor "hidden" updates. Jay is going for a lot more custom mods and trying some new things.

Isn't that the way most street rodders build their cars? I know a 32 Ford truck that could use some help like that, Mber.

Mberglo

Easy. Titans Win!

Jay

Lively discussion.... is what this place needs.

GT350Clone

Just add "RANT! :angry: " to the title for lots of views & comments. Seems to work on other forums!