Zippi Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 I picked this kit up at Hobby Lobby while traveling through Ownensboro Ky a couple weeks ago. I thought it would make a nice Pro Street as I've seen others do it so here we go fellows. The Big ole meats would already fit in the fender but needed just a little more clearance. Then of coarse the axle had to be shortend, frame & body had to be heavily modified. I cut the old Banjo rearend down to fit between the Big ole meats and all is looking good. The ole boy that's running this on the street has beefed up the ring and pinion and axles to stand up the the hp being put out from the engine in the business end. I got some of the engine painted and assembled. The bug catcher that is supplied in the kit leaves a little bit to be desired. I found a much better one in the junk yard. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Mikey likes it😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Mikey likes it😂😂 Haha....thanks Buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredo84 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Neat !! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 19 minutes ago, fredo84 said: Neat !! 👍 Thanks Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Looks like a neat project Bob. I did something similar to a coupe a number of years ago but used narrower rear tires that fit into the uncut wheel wells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 16 minutes ago, bill-e-boy said: Looks like a neat project Bob. I did something similar to a coupe a number of years ago but used narrower rear tires that fit into the uncut wheel wells Thanks Bill. I like the Pro Street look with the Big ole meats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 That's gonna be cool Bob , I also like the big ole meats in the rear ! Is that yellow blob really the scoop that came in the kit !?!?! If so they really blew that one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 29 minutes ago, TooOld said: That's gonna be cool Bob , I also like the big ole meats in the rear ! Is that yellow blob really the scoop that came in the kit !?!?! If so they really blew that one . Thanks Bob. Yup, same one that comes in the Coupe that I finished not to long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheyenne93 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Lookin good. Can't go wrong with a prostrret.🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevy II Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Anything looks better when you pro street it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 13 hours ago, cheyenne93 said: Lookin good. Can't go wrong with a prostrret.🙂 Thanks Joel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 5 hours ago, Chevy II said: Anything looks better when you pro street it! Yeah, it does tend to wake up a model when you Pro Street it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 I got the engine wired and decided to go with a Ford 9" rear end I found in the parts box. I got it cut down to size and fitted. I think this is a little better than the stock Banjo rear end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Looking great Bob! Is that the kit engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Nice project! Blown Nailhead, narrowed 9 inch dropped front, sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 49 minutes ago, slusher said: Looking great Bob! Is that the kit engine? Thanks Carl. That is the kit engine except for the bug catcher. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, dino246gt said: Nice project! Blown Nailhead, narrowed 9 inch dropped front, sweet! Thanks Dennis. Yeah Buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Another cool model in the making. Engine looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 28 minutes ago, cobraman said: Another cool model in the making. Engine looks good. Thanks Ray. Love the ole Nail head engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) I got my rear shock towers built, coils wrapped with wire, and installed. I modified the hood hinges out of the 67 Chevelle Pro Street kit. I also did a trial fit of the bucket seats out of the 67 Chevelle kit and they look pretty good. Edited August 9, 2022 by Zippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevy II Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Those coil overs look awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevy II Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Did you just wrap coil overs from the 67 kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Looking great of course!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Chevy II said: Those coil overs look awesome! Thanks John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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