mln385
04-02-2008, 07:20 PM
Well I have lusted after one of these beasts for a few years now and I finally pulled the plug and decided to have one built for me.:D
Fresh out of paint.
Fresh out of paint.
View Full Version : New project and companion for the Roush
Mrs. SuperSnake
04-02-2008, 07:38 PM
Pretty...you doing the work?? Will it be ready for Michigan? Will it have a Roush engine????
mln385
04-03-2008, 06:07 AM
No I am having this built for me, I don't have the time for such a project right now and one of this nature would take all my time. I would be working on it night and day!
It is about 2 months out so I should have it for Michigan if the weather is good.:cool:
It is about 2 months out so I should have it for Michigan if the weather is good.:cool:
RoushMach1
04-03-2008, 08:13 AM
Great news.
Can't wait to see the finished project.
Can't wait to see the finished project.
mln385
04-03-2008, 04:54 PM
A little more work done.:cool:
Pastor J
04-03-2008, 08:58 PM
What motor are they putting in it?
WVRoush
04-04-2008, 11:28 AM
I can't even show this to my husband! Talk about lusting! That, along with a Roush crate motor would be heaven for him!!!
mln385
04-04-2008, 08:10 PM
Well here is where the power plant is going so before I reveal the powerhouse for this beast lets make this interesting.:cool:
Lets see what all your opinions are on the power plant that should be under the hood.
It could be anything from a 4 cylinder nissan to a BIG Block 572!!!:eek:
Post up lets see how many actually pick the right one.:D
Lets see what all your opinions are on the power plant that should be under the hood.
It could be anything from a 4 cylinder nissan to a BIG Block 572!!!:eek:
Post up lets see how many actually pick the right one.:D
mln385
04-04-2008, 08:17 PM
Another progress pic....
RoushMach1
04-04-2008, 08:54 PM
Roush 427 crate engine.
Mrs. SuperSnake
04-04-2008, 09:15 PM
Roush 427 crate engine.
Ditto...has to be a Roush :)
Ditto...has to be a Roush :)
mln385
04-05-2008, 09:08 AM
Ditto...has to be a Roush :)
Why not a Chevy 383 stroker!:D
Or better yet the new 6.1 Hemi!!!:eek:
Why not a Chevy 383 stroker!:D
Or better yet the new 6.1 Hemi!!!:eek:
EdC
04-05-2008, 09:09 AM
In keeping with the theme of relative authentisity - you must use a 427.
mabarker
04-05-2008, 09:29 AM
You know my answer
Your copilot!
Your copilot!
Mrs. SuperSnake
04-05-2008, 10:50 AM
Why not a Chevy 383 stroker!:D
Or better yet the new 6.1 Hemi!!!:eek:
You know that Chevy crate engines are built in Livonia...right? :D
Or better yet the new 6.1 Hemi!!!:eek:
You know that Chevy crate engines are built in Livonia...right? :D
mln385
04-05-2008, 10:51 AM
You know that Chevy crate engines are built in Livonia...right? :D
Yep , so are you voting for the bowtie?:D
Yep , so are you voting for the bowtie?:D
Mrs. SuperSnake
04-05-2008, 11:42 AM
I'm so confused :confused: wouldn't that be like kissing your sister :eek:
mln385
04-05-2008, 06:00 PM
I'm so confused :confused: wouldn't that be like kissing your sister :eek:
:eek:Interesting Analogy.....so I guess the Chevy motors are out:D
So any others??:D
:eek:Interesting Analogy.....so I guess the Chevy motors are out:D
So any others??:D
mln385
04-24-2008, 04:34 PM
The view most will see.:D
01roushstg1
04-24-2008, 04:40 PM
big red x is all I see
mln385
04-24-2008, 04:45 PM
big red x is all I see
Fixed....I tried the website link method and it didn't work..:mad:
Fixed....I tried the website link method and it didn't work..:mad:
mln385
05-25-2008, 08:50 AM
Well the powerplant showed up Friday.:cool:
Mrs. SuperSnake
05-25-2008, 10:14 AM
I win...I said it would be a Roush engine!!!!
:D
What hp is it???
:D
What hp is it???
mln385
05-25-2008, 04:06 PM
It is the 427 SR/TW here is the dyno tag from Roush.
Plenty of HP AND Torque for a 2500# CAR!:eek:
Plenty of HP AND Torque for a 2500# CAR!:eek:
trouble
05-26-2008, 07:30 AM
the roush 427 has my vote
mln385
06-16-2008, 01:44 PM
Getting closer to completion........:cool:
http://www.vintage-motorsports.com/gallery/BDR671/aay?full=1
http://www.vintage-motorsports.com/gallery/BDR671/aay?full=1
mln385
06-16-2008, 04:42 PM
The side view;)
RoushMach1
06-16-2008, 05:53 PM
WOW.....
words can not describe....
Very cool.
words can not describe....
Very cool.
mln385
06-16-2008, 07:38 PM
Just heard from the dealer the headers are at the ceramic coater and the seats at the apholsterer, they are going to be heated for the cool nights or mornings.;)
Saturday might be optomistic:(
But I have waited 5 months I guess a few more days wont hurt much .......:p
For those interested here is my build page http://www.vintage-motorsports.com/gallery/BDR671
Saturday might be optomistic:(
But I have waited 5 months I guess a few more days wont hurt much .......:p
For those interested here is my build page http://www.vintage-motorsports.com/gallery/BDR671
RoushMach1
06-17-2008, 08:31 AM
What is the color on the car? Do they give you that information yet?
pgrnfarm
06-17-2008, 08:44 AM
Keep the pictures coming....that way we can all live vicariously thru you!!
Mrs. SuperSnake
06-17-2008, 08:56 AM
It is a thing of beauty...can't wait to see it in person.
mln385
06-17-2008, 10:50 AM
What is the color on the car? Do they give you that information yet?
It is called INDI Blue and the stripes are Titanium. I debated long and hard on the color and at the time of order it was between the INDI or the INDIGO.
After long thought I went with the INDI.:cool:
More pics to follow as the progress proceeds.:D
They have a day or so before the power train install as they are waiting for the headers to come back from ceramic coater.
Hopefully the Round up in Michigan will have good open top weather so I can drive this beast down Woodward Avenue!
It is called INDI Blue and the stripes are Titanium. I debated long and hard on the color and at the time of order it was between the INDI or the INDIGO.
After long thought I went with the INDI.:cool:
More pics to follow as the progress proceeds.:D
They have a day or so before the power train install as they are waiting for the headers to come back from ceramic coater.
Hopefully the Round up in Michigan will have good open top weather so I can drive this beast down Woodward Avenue!
mln385
06-19-2008, 05:03 PM
It is in won't be long before it is breathing FIRE!!:D
Mrs. SuperSnake
06-19-2008, 07:19 PM
Pretty...very pretty:p
mln385
06-21-2008, 06:55 PM
Went to check on the progress at the shop today, still waiting on the seats and the side pipes need to be installed then detailed.:(
Should be just a few more days.
I did however make sure to mark her with the club tag!:D
Should be just a few more days.
I did however make sure to mark her with the club tag!:D
mln385
06-25-2008, 08:12 PM
Stopped down the shop today and look what was out front getting some sun!;)
Mrs. SuperSnake
06-25-2008, 08:26 PM
WOW...looks like it is already drawing attention...the guy on the right can't take his eyes off of it! :eek:
RoushMach1
06-26-2008, 10:06 AM
I want to go for a ride
pgrnfarm
06-26-2008, 10:42 AM
The pictures have us drooling, can't wait to see it in person.
mln385
06-26-2008, 04:47 PM
That guy Staring is one of the owners of the shop.;)
mln385
06-26-2008, 04:51 PM
Look what followed me home...:D
pgrnfarm
06-26-2008, 06:56 PM
That guy Staring is one of the owners of the shop.;)
While Shirley is drooling over your new baby......I wouldn't mind getting my hands on that gold mustang behind the shop owner:)
Terry
While Shirley is drooling over your new baby......I wouldn't mind getting my hands on that gold mustang behind the shop owner:)
Terry
mln385
06-26-2008, 07:33 PM
While Shirley is drooling over your new baby......I wouldn't mind getting my hands on that gold mustang behind the shop owner:)
Terry
That is his ride...you should here it when it is running.:eek:
Terry
That is his ride...you should here it when it is running.:eek:
Mrs. SuperSnake
06-26-2008, 10:27 PM
The garage looks full...where you parking it? Hope the Roush doesn't get jealous of the new little one ;)
mgfstg2
06-26-2008, 10:59 PM
WOW it is beautiful--AWESOME!! It going to be fun tooling around in it.....
mln385
06-27-2008, 06:06 AM
The garage looks full...where you parking it? Hope the Roush doesn't get jealous of the new little one ;)
I have bunkbeds (4 post lift) in the bay behind it.;)
One sleeps on top and one below.
The truck goes on the other side.
The DD may stay outside or one may sleep in the Car trailer over winter. The trailer is clean and insulated.
I have bunkbeds (4 post lift) in the bay behind it.;)
One sleeps on top and one below.
The truck goes on the other side.
The DD may stay outside or one may sleep in the Car trailer over winter. The trailer is clean and insulated.
RoushMach1
02-15-2009, 11:18 AM
So how is the new car treating you?
Getting ready for the New England Spring and summer?
Getting ready for the New England Spring and summer?
3ponies
02-15-2009, 01:29 PM
Great ride, one of my favorite activities at Shelby Rallies is drooling over cars like this!
What is the plan, Cruise & show? Some track time??
It is really really nice..
Rick
What is the plan, Cruise & show? Some track time??
It is really really nice..
Rick
pikapp
02-15-2009, 02:17 PM
Yea....watching and hearing it come off the trailer was awseome.
Hey, look, there's Terry....:)
Hey, look, there's Terry....:)
mln385
02-15-2009, 06:34 PM
:DDoes this answer the question.;)
The ride is awsome the sound deafening power rediculous and lethal......perfect!!
I actually just trailered to the dealer for a once over yesterday before the spring season.
Might actually get her some custom indiglow blue gauges while she is down there.
I bought her for a cruiser although she has the power for tracking. Drove her at Waterford for a spirited parade lap last year and I think she liked it I know I did.
Snapped the half shaft at MILAN though:mad:IRS rearends aren't good for the 1/4 mile and a well prepped track!!
Marc
The ride is awsome the sound deafening power rediculous and lethal......perfect!!
I actually just trailered to the dealer for a once over yesterday before the spring season.
Might actually get her some custom indiglow blue gauges while she is down there.
I bought her for a cruiser although she has the power for tracking. Drove her at Waterford for a spirited parade lap last year and I think she liked it I know I did.
Snapped the half shaft at MILAN though:mad:IRS rearends aren't good for the 1/4 mile and a well prepped track!!
Marc
pikapp
02-15-2009, 07:10 PM
Marc, did you ever come up with a solution to the over heating you faced during Dream Cruise or is that common for this type of car/engine and slow moving traffic?
Perferd
02-15-2009, 07:29 PM
Cool car cangrats
3ponies
02-15-2009, 11:26 PM
:DDoes this answer the question.;)
The ride is awsome the sound deafening power rediculous and lethal......perfect!!
I actually just trailered to the dealer for a once over yesterday before the spring season.
Might actually get her some custom indiglow blue gauges while she is down there.
I bought her for a cruiser although she has the power for tracking. Drove her at Waterford for a spirited parade lap last year and I think she liked it I know I did.
Snapped the half shaft at MILAN though:mad:IRS rearends aren't good for the 1/4 mile and a well prepped track!!
Marc
We were at Milan and I knew you had issues but I really didn't know what you had done. It is a beauty! Good luck!
Rick
The ride is awsome the sound deafening power rediculous and lethal......perfect!!
I actually just trailered to the dealer for a once over yesterday before the spring season.
Might actually get her some custom indiglow blue gauges while she is down there.
I bought her for a cruiser although she has the power for tracking. Drove her at Waterford for a spirited parade lap last year and I think she liked it I know I did.
Snapped the half shaft at MILAN though:mad:IRS rearends aren't good for the 1/4 mile and a well prepped track!!
Marc
We were at Milan and I knew you had issues but I really didn't know what you had done. It is a beauty! Good luck!
Rick
mln385
02-16-2009, 07:48 AM
Marc, did you ever come up with a solution to the over heating you faced during Dream Cruise or is that common for this type of car/engine and slow moving traffic?
SOme cars do have this issue,it did not overheat but the temps were climbing in the stopped traffic so I did not feel I needed to tempt fate and pulled off.;)
It only took about ten minutes for the temps to come back down and it was fine otherwise.
The shop is going to see if there is any air trapped in the system as the location of the radiator and return tank is is not optimum but the design of the car does not leave many options.
I also turned the idle down as it was about 250rpm to high, I had asked one of the Roush engine reps up there were it should be and he said 1000 to 1050 and mine was about 1250rpm.
Other than that no issues for the coolant,they did just come out with a better radiator for these cars with 30% more cooling capacity.Probably will invest in one by next season.
Marc:cool:
SOme cars do have this issue,it did not overheat but the temps were climbing in the stopped traffic so I did not feel I needed to tempt fate and pulled off.;)
It only took about ten minutes for the temps to come back down and it was fine otherwise.
The shop is going to see if there is any air trapped in the system as the location of the radiator and return tank is is not optimum but the design of the car does not leave many options.
I also turned the idle down as it was about 250rpm to high, I had asked one of the Roush engine reps up there were it should be and he said 1000 to 1050 and mine was about 1250rpm.
Other than that no issues for the coolant,they did just come out with a better radiator for these cars with 30% more cooling capacity.Probably will invest in one by next season.
Marc:cool:
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