My very first roll cage. Over-built, but this is first and foremost a street car.
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V8 Firefly Frame
Basic frame TIG’d together. Plans are convert to rear wheel drive, with a V8 under the dash. Yes. I started this project in November 2009.
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Fiendish Firefly Page Comes To Life
I need to find more motivation to get this project done. With the Crusty Chevy out of the way now, and an impending workshop on the horizon, time to dust off the cobwebs and get back at this project.
Intended to stay hidden until it is complete, it is more important that I find the motivation to get this one done soon.
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Chevy Gets Cab Mounts
Old and Busted
This actually went really, really well. Usually, things never go this well. I am pleased.
Getting Cranked!
Chasing a Hot-No-Start issue with the Chevy. Headers are doing a number on my starter. Latest attempt is swapping to a modern gear-reduction starter (still using remote “Ford” solenoid as well). We’ll see if this finally works.
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Nothing Says 70’s Like….
Crusty Chevy Came Home Today
Hidden Hitch for the Crusty Chevy
All 1/4″ plate and 2x2x1/4″ tube, held in with 5/8″ bolts.
Now I just need a license plate flipper upper!
Derby Caps Arrived
These should finish off the wheels nicely.
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Stall Converter and a Shift Kift
And I HATE dropping transmissions. It all went together well, 2500 stall, and the shift kit went in without following the directions (less likely to break parts this way). The last of the seals in the transmission were replaced – hopefully less Exxon Valdez happening.
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