Sometimes it all comes together...

[Glenn B.]

This car was featured here by the previous owner several times. It has gone through a 9 month complete rebuild...new engine, transmission, water and oil cooling systems, driveline (axles and components), brake system, interior parts, suspension upgrades, tires, windscreens, headlight covers, and aero components.

The litany of issues was exhaustive...but, in the end, it all came together, and then you just happen to get that one great picture that captures the beauty that makes all the time, effort and money worthwhile. This one does it for me.

If you want any details...ask away. I don't have a full build photo log, as a majority of the work was done by the capable guys at Moorespeed, Inc. in Austin, Texas,USA, but I can take specific shots of interest, if requested. Let me know.

 

[Glenn B.]

Before and after of the interior. Note the new windscreen, side screens and headlight covers done by:

Aircraft Windshield Co
10871 Kyle Street
Los Alamitos, CA. 90720
(562) 430-8108

 

[Mike Trusty]

Beautiful. I would like to see any pictures of the driveline and suspension that you might have. Some detail information and pictures of the engine would be interesting.

 

[Mark]

Did you personally take that first pic Glenn? I am no David bailey, but the exposure is super. A really evocative shot and a beautiful car. Congrats on the rebuild. Also love the aircraft gauges!

 

[Randy V]

Did you personally take that first pic Glenn? I am no David bailey, but the exposure is super. A really evocative shot and a beautiful car. Congrats on the rebuild. Also love the aircraft gauges!

X2 on all of this...

Your car has been one of my favorites here... Good job!

 

[Jimmy P]

Stunning!

 

[Bill B]

Glenn,
Absolutely beautiful car! More pictures please.
Bill

 

[Glenn B.]

Yes, I did take the pictures...like I said, sometimes it all comes together! That was much more luck than skill. Here's a few more exterior shots. I will get into the garage and get the engine and drivetrain shots requested.

 

[Glenn B.]

Here's the engine and drivetrain. Moorespeed fabricated the gorgeous oil cooler, water cooling, fueling systems and filtration and the use of the period-correct Harrison expansion tank.

The original engine installed by the original owner was from the infamous T&L Engineering, who has since gone out of business. We had difficulties with the starter and flywheel interface. While diagnosing and resolving that problem we discovered excessive crankshaft endplay. Meaured .05" instead of .006. When we tore down the engine and pulled the main bearing caps we found metal all through the engine. All surfaces were ripped. Not wanting to try to salvage this mess, we sourced the following and added the existing induction and exhaust.

The Engine: GM Performance ZZ383 - 6.3L 383 cu.in.
Dyno Specs: 446 HP 488 ft. lbs TRQ
Induction: Weber 44IDFs 38MM Venturis
Cooling: Griffin Custom Fabricated Radiator, Fan and Shroud System
Transmission: Porsche G50-01 with LSD

The engine choice was made to provide both a streetable engine, but with specs close to the original small block Chevrolets to have comparable performance to the cars in period. A plus is a 24 month warranty from GM. It's a real sweetheart in this car. Buckets full of torque to support all sorts of hooliganism.

 

[Randy V]

Man that is yummy!!!!

And I learned a new word that is likely to become a favorite!

Hooliganism!

 

[Glenn B.]

Thanks for all the positive comments...I must thank the guys at Moorespeed, Inc. of Austin, again for the fabulous work. And, I need to mention one other product: White Diamond Metal Polish and Sealant...This stuff is the BOMB! All of the bright shiny mirror finish on the engine was from this product. It took off 6 years of oxidation, grease and discoloration. It's the best metal restoration product I have found. Highly Recommended! And, no...I don't own the product, sell it, or have any financial interest in the company. It just saved me hours and hours of work.

 

[Jack Duha]

Gorgeous car!:thumbsup:

Jack

 

[Glenn B.]

Thanks, again guys.

These are the last two pictures unless there is a special request. I don't want to over do it...from what I understand the previous owner papered the forum with his version.

 

[Glenn B.]

Two more Black and Whites that came out so good I couldn't hold back posting.

 

[Randy V]

Beautiful Glenn!!

 

[briant70]

I know the front end is low, but could it go lower like the race cars you see? Built very well I would like to add. Do you drive on street or track?

 

[Glenn B.]

Thanks for the comment.

Right now it's set up in it's street/car show mode. I drop it an inch in the front and .5 in the rear (increasing chassis rake) for the track. I leave it a little higher than it could go...just don't want to tear up the car.

Many pictures you see of T70 IIIBs on the track are either under hard braking or deep in corners, which brings the nose down very close to the pavement.