A/FX Chevelle

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

A buddy of mine bought a '64 Chevelle a few years ago, without a title, that had a lot of mods already done to build a drag car. The interior is mostly done, roll bar, leaf spring rear and Mustang II front, with a 427. At that time, I told him he should finish the drag car project. He wanted to convert it to a road racer type street car Well, yesterday he finally came to his senses. He asked me if I could help him build the car into an A/FX style straight axle Gasser, he'd even pay me!

First off, does anyone have pictures of such a thing that I could use for ideas?

Second, I told him he should use the 427 and a TH400 or Powerglide for now to get it going. He's wanting to use a LT1.


Ideas?

 

[Bob K.]

That sounds like a really cool car for nostalgia Super Stock/AFX. There are more and more cars joining in. As for the car I would definately NOT go straight axle, leave the mustang II, It'll handle better. The 427 (or BIGGER) withe the turbo 400 is good for N/SS. I race out of Las Vegas and Calif, AZ etc. Check out our website: AMERICAN NOSTALGIA WEST AFX / NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCK DRAG RACING

 

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

He was wanting the 'High & Mighty' look, but I guess that wouldn't be that hard to get with coils.

We're in north-central Iowa, so I'm looking to build it for NHRA Hertiage/Goodguys' Nostalgia Eliminator and NPCA's B/GAS or Nostalgia Comp.

This is what he's wanting, I think

 

[afx421]

oh yeah! now your talkin! a/fx cars rule! you should do a malcom durham clone. keep us updated with pics!

 

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

I'm trying to figure out a tune-up for this car. Four things come to mind; blown SB, blown BB, powerglide, TH400. The car is pretty d@mn light right now. I think we have a start at each one already. What would be the best setup?

 

[GregM784]

Blown SBC, glide.

Works for me!

 

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

Sounds good! Now I'll just have to get my dad's 14-71 manifold!