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marks73ta · 03-30-2011, 10:26 AM

Yeah, I'm going to build the structure out of the 1X1. In the pics you can see how I cut up the rear footwell floor. This is where I'm now going to be sitting. So I'm going to build a 1X1 structure tied into the original floor edges where they are curved (for strength) and mount the seat bases there.

Mark L

60man · 03-30-2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by marks73ta

Yeah, I'm going to build the structure out of the 1X1. In the pics you can see how I cut up the rear footwell floor. This is where I'm now going to be sitting. So I'm going to build a 1X1 structure tied into the original floor edges where they are curved (for strength) and mount the seat bases there.

Mark L

Sure you're not building a "Funny Car"...with two seats..

Carry on !!

marks73ta · 03-30-2011, 06:32 PM

Yup Troy, it's going to be a funny car and a funny driver, heh! Maybe a new class of cars, Goofy Car???

I got the firewall placed cut in and all welded up, just have to fill in around it with sheetmetal.

I have to engineer in the 1X1 tubing to support the brake pedal assembly too. Getting close to Pontiac Heaven, now. Can't get too much more done. Mark L

Engine-Ear · 03-30-2011, 07:43 PM

Seriously, Mark, you're my hero. You're making a great car!

I'd leave the front fenders alone and try to add a full size lightweight front bumper. You're so on track with the fall-of-1963 look ...

marks73ta · 03-31-2011, 02:13 AM

Hey Matt. Good to see you again. Thanks for the accolades, but it's just me doing my thing. You know me, cut, cut, cut, heh. Something I've wanted to do for a long, long time. Finally doing it and having a ball. Mark L

Sun Tuned · 03-31-2011, 08:45 AM

Very nice build. Fabulous craftsmanship... I like it.

Maybe you could weld some finely machined steel bar on the bumper and make some corresponding sleeves to recieve the bars and then you could pin the bumper.

You'd have to remove the bumper, but then you'd not have to cut any of the fenders either. Might be enough room to make it a slider and use the bumper to be a foot of sorts to support front cap when open.

Just adding fuel to the fabrication fire.

Really nice build.

marks73ta · 03-31-2011, 01:54 PM

I knew I could count on you Steve, heh. I'm going to wait until I decide on the final color. If it is to be a dark color (or black) it will be less intrusive???. I have a plan for a paint job. The whole top of the car has an outside fender/body line (top of fender etc) that runs the entire body and makes for a good color break. At that point on the entire length of the car, do gloss black on the roof and tops of the fenders, trunk, hood etc., and flat back down the whole sides. With a red pinstripe at the change point???? Mark L

misterp266 · 03-31-2011, 04:46 PM

Mark,you live in AZ and would paint a car black? HOT!
Been following your build, very cool. I'm not as ambitious on the mods as you are. Hope to get back to work on my '63 Safari project soon as the weather gets back to normal up here in MA.

BruceWilkie · 03-31-2011, 07:41 PM

Agree^^^

Mark O'sweathisassoff either wants to lose weight, get heat stroke

, or only plans to come out at night.

marks73ta · 03-31-2011, 10:21 PM

Only at night and call it----"The Night Train"---can I hear an AMEN??? Remember I am an Ordained Minister.

Minister Mark
Of the Church of the Lost Pontiac Nation

OK I'm done being stupid----NOT!!

mcduck · 04-01-2011, 03:32 PM

Holy Cow! How did I miss this thread for so long. Mark, you are doing what I want to do with my '63 (in fact, it is the very reason I bought a non-spectacular, clean 389 2bbl car... figured if I was going to go custom there was no point in cutting up a nicer optioned Cat).

I was basically thinking twin turbo in the 800hp range and set up as a pro touring style of car. I will be eagerly watching to see how yours turns out. As I get closer to executing on mine, I may want to contact you with some questions if that's ok.

Good luck! any projection on a complete date?

aronhk_md · 04-01-2011, 04:46 PM

His completion date very much depends on his other personalities.......as soon as he contacts them all he'll let you know

Mark is seriously a great guy though, and has been a good friend to me. I'm very excited to see his car make progress, because when I bought his TA he had this dream of having a big car. I think he needs a new name on here though......like HIS PONTIAC HOLINESS.....or MARKS CAT.....or TURBO MANIAC......or.........

mcduck.......as you make progress on your car please join us over on pro-touring.com forums as well. I'd love to see a full size pontiac pro-touring car!

mcduck · 04-04-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by aronhk_md

mcduck.......as you make progress on your car please join us over on pro-touring.com forums as well. I'd love to see a full size pontiac pro-touring car!

I'll have to check that out. As for my progess... well, I've had the car since 2007 and have been slow to get to it due to other "transportation module" distractions.

I'm finishing up a RAII clone switchover on my '68 GTO 'vert now and am likely looking at a new motorcycle for a short term speed fix. Hoping to get things set up to start the Catalina work over next winter. I'm budgeting 15-20K for drivetrain, suspension, wheels. For now will remain factory color scheme. Once I have it built and rolling, I may go to a more custom paint job.

Photo as she is right now (quite a few more in the same album if you care to look)...
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/DSC03623.jpg

marks73ta · 04-01-2011, 06:48 PM

Hey McDuck, any time any question. I'll answer to the best of my ability. Don't listen to Aron. Don't we all have little voices in our heads???

On the trailer ready for Pontiac Heaven tomorrow.

Mark L

misterp266 · 04-01-2011, 08:31 PM

Where's the snow? I guess I'm just jealous! Lookin' good, have fun, wish I was there.
Rob...

mcduck · 04-04-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by marks73ta

Hey McDuck, any time any question. I'll answer to the best of my ability. Don't listen to Aron. Don't we all have little voices in our heads???
Mark L

Thanks, Mark! I'll try not to harrass you too much. It will be a few months before I really get started. The big thing now is trying to decide how I'm going to with the motor. Originally was very interested in doing a 421 build, but am not leaning heavily toward the twin turbo route. Ideally, I want to be making somewhere between 600 and 800 hp and gear the car to do pro-touring stuff. If possible, I want to limit serious modifications to the engine bay and suspension only.

Oh, and congrats on the award at Pontiac Heaven!

twooldgoats · 04-04-2011, 11:54 AM

Mark,

I enjoyed seeing your car and talking with you briefly. It seems when I'm running my race car I don't get much time to talk except while I'm in my pit spot. Your award was richly deserved.

Jim

marks73ta · 04-01-2011, 08:51 PM

MisterP come on down and enjoy. (I'll be crying when the needle hits 116 though, heh).

Just a little teaser for future possibilities.

Hilborn pump on a Moon front cover. Mark L

60man · 04-01-2011, 10:43 PM

You are moving right along Mark !! Nothing wrong with Black but I hate it during July & August around here...Hot,hot..hot..in the staging lanes..Cutting lower fenders and maybe making a roll pan or hanging a Moon take might look cool. Might think about the aero effect as such..Maybe a FG bumper with a wild looking chin spoiler to keep front end down....at speed!!

Only reason I mention it is because my car trys to lift off at 134-135...seriously..

Hmmmm...I have relatives in Arizona..

marks73ta · 04-02-2011, 12:51 AM

Hey Troy, time to come avisitin'. I know about the black being a problem but any dark color will do the same. Althouhg my car is originally white, I'm not sure I want that. Mark L

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