I've been gone for awhile, and I think that you all are way overdue for an update.

For the car, I know that I will be going with a small-block Chevy v8, as I have two available to me now (a stroker 383 and a stock 305).
I am pulling a 6 speed standard out of an old Pontiac that has a seized 350 in it.

For the chassis, I am planning on building either a tubular chassis like what is found in dirt modifieds, or a ladder style frame. I have started to work with a CAD program to design both, and with the aid I am getting from one of my Dad's friends, who is a retired structural design professor, I hope to create as sturdy a chassis as I can. I am leaning more towards the tubular chassis, as it will be easier to attach body panels to.

As for the body panels, I want to try to use fiberglass, because it doesn't rust, and can be lighter than steel.

Other things on the list:
Looking at having all around independent suspension (meaning front and rear)
Disc brakes on all four wheels
Limited Slip differential
Eddy current brake (still a maybe.. weight might be an issue)
Two front seats, plus one rear bench seat
Easily removable body panels
Dry sump oil system




I think there might be a few other things I have forgotten to mention, but they will have to wait until I get home. I am getting kicked out of Starbucks because I have been stealing their internet for too long!

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1984 300D (Turbo)
1949 Dodge B-1-C 3/4 Ton truck
1985 Euro w123.130 300D (Naturally Aspirated)(bad transmission)

I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior.--Hippolyte Taine