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kutsyy |
Jul 12 2020, 03:02 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 30-May 19 From: Silicon Valley, CA Member No.: 23,179 Region Association: Northern California |
Some time ago my daughter (17) and I were given this car to mess with the engine, but since then my daughter has gotten the idea to try to rebuild it as a track only car for herself (upgraded engine and transmission, only bare minimum on it - such as metal bars welded over the doors instead of actually replacing the doors, definitely not street legal).
Recently we stripped the car (mostly) down to a shell and were wondering if the frame is in good enough condition to be able to rebuild the car and if it can handle the strain of being tracked. Also any suggestion about potentially rebuilding it would be very appreciated. Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fM2vZTm4DDPLfk9D9 Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
BillC |
Jul 12 2020, 03:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 546 Joined: 24-April 15 From: Silver Spring, MD Member No.: 18,667 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
How much of a project are you looking for? Sounds like it could be a nice parent-daughter project.
If you're going to put an upgraded engine in it, you'll want to add the inside and outside frame reinforcements. If it's going to be a track car, you'll definitely want to add a full cage. You'll either need to replace the doors or weld skins over the door openings. I don't know of any track organization that will allow you on the track with empty door openings, even with a cage. |
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