Each of my kids got rides to school in the Super 7
V8 Firefly Front Suspension
I think it took three or four design attempts to get it right. Now to redo the back suspension….
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V8 Firefly Narrowed Axle
Moser Engineering shortened and re-splined Firebird axles 4-1/2″ each, whilst I narrowed the Firebird axle myself.
I have a preliminary rear suspension design happening, but it’s going to change due to packaging issues.
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V8 Firefly Cage
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
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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