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Title: Hello from Cincinnati
Post by: wildcat65 on June 11, 2008, 11:06:01 AM

I thought I would register and say hello!
This one did not have any engine or transmission, but it is an original 4-speed body R-R and black interior.  Pretty basic!  Non power brakes - but tilt wheel - I've got a transmission being built (6/08) and all clutch bits are ready to install.  I had a couple bellhousing shafts made and actually have some extra parts in case anything wears out.  The engine has been dyno'd @ 377 HP 459 Lb-FT torque, so its going to be wild.
I have several red cars - there are a lot of red 65's left (Brian  ;)) so I painted it this lovely grey.


(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f376/Wildcat65/DSC00315.jpg)

(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f376/Wildcat65/DSC00304.jpg)

Title: Re: Hello from Cincinnati
Post by: Mark Ascher on June 11, 2008, 11:56:40 AM

Hi Ted!

Welcome to the forum, you'll be a great asset here.
It would be nice to see some in-progress pics of your car
in the project/restoration section.

Mark

Title: Re: Hello from Cincinnati
Post by: WkillGS on June 11, 2008, 05:40:59 PM

Glad you could join us Ted!
The car looks incredible. Nice job!
Curious what trans and rear ratio you are going with.

Walt

Title: Re: Hello from Cincinnati
Post by: Chris on June 16, 2008, 09:55:07 PM

From one Buckeye to another.. welcome aboard Ted!    ;D

I'm up here in Lima but we are nearly neibors since I work with P&G and spend a couple days a weeks down there.

Your cars are simply awesome!

Thanks,

Chris

Title: Re: Hello from Cincinnati
Post by: wildcat65 on October 01, 2008, 02:22:15 PM

Whoa, I forgot about this post!
Walt, the car has a stock 3.31:1 and I like it (on paper anyway!)
I'll get the high nickel gears, but a 2.56:1 1st gear (wider ratio)

See ya,
Ted