So I have hit a bit of a delay in the Locost build...I have wanted to build a pro-touring car for a long time but recently had a series of events that is making it happen!
Step one, Initial Purchase: A few months back my 3 year old son asked me "I want to build a muscle car!" I jumped at it and informed him I would have to sell the race car, and the Lotus build will have to be put on hold. He told me "That is okay." and with in 2 weeks I had sold the Miata (race car) and bought a 1968 Plymouth Satellite.
Step two, The Motivation: About a month ago two good friends purposed a challenge, THE GREAT AMERICAN CHALLENGE, this was the push I needed to get things going. The challenge is 3 engines a Ford Coyote truck motor, a GM LQ4 and finally my Mopar 440. Engines are considered no cost, the budget for our builds are just $7000 CAD including cost of vehicle (I am grandfathered in and my vehicle cost is equal to the more expensive of the other two cars as I already had mine). The vehicle would have just one year to be completed (July 1, 2017) for a series of challenges including an Autocross, Drag race, Car Show, and finally the ringer of the challenges; a 3000km+ road trip from Calgary Alberta to Tofino British Columbia and back. This is a competition is between 3 friends and more importantly the big three manufactures. It is going to test our resourcefulness and our drive to complete these cars for the very restricted budget and time.
Vehicle requirements: -Vehicle must be finished, safe, street legal, and drivable on July 1, 2017. -Budget must not be exceeded, but costs may be recouped through selling of existing parts. -Each dollar over budget will be penalized with a 1 lb ballast. -Vehicle must be RWD American Model year 1965-1985.
Restrictions - No forced induction. - Nitrous oxide allowed. - No fuel restrictions, but chosen fuel must be used for all competitions. - One set of DOT legal tires is to be used for all competitions. - Vehicles must be successfully driven to each event in order to participate. - Maintenance is only allowed between events, no modifications.
I hope it is also motivation for anyone following to do the same and keep more of these cars on the road. It is going to be proof that engine swaps and pro-touring cars are not just for people with a lot of money, everyone can enjoy this car culture.
So my friend Marc bought a 1975 Chevy Nova SS for $600 and my Friend Andy bought a 1982 Ford Fairmont Coupe for $750. This means I have successfully "bought" a 1968 Satellite for just $750.
For multiple updates, please check Instagram with #thegreatamericanchallenge, I will also give an update once we get the Facebook page up and running and other sources for updates as well.
Wish me luck!
To follow this build you can view it at [url]http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/121711-NCLBNY-1968-Plymouth-Satellite-THE-GREAT-AMERICAN-CHALLENGE/url]
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_________________ Convincing yourself you can do it is one thing, convincing your wife it is a good idea is another. Glad I have a great wife!
1999 Dajiban build Autcross car currently 2009 Mazda RX8 R3.
Build is a plus 4" width, 13B Renesis. Wish me luck.
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