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Thanks Rich, same here in Indiana, my yard looks like August. I still think it feels hotter and more humid in the Midwest than in the south.

I’d like to wish everyone a very happy and safe 4th of July! This may be my last post for a while, as my wife and I have listed our house for sale, and are hoping to return to Georgia to be near our girls. I wasn’t completely satisfied with the height of the rear of the BTK Demon and wanted to get past this last hurdle before having to pack everything up. I enlarged the holes in the floor pan to recess the top of the coil over shocks, I then made a .030 spacer and a new mount for the shock stems to rest in. Not completely accurate by any means, but this is my first coil over rear suspension and I’m making adjustments and concessions to avoid creating a completely new chassis. I’ve learned a lot with this and I think I will be good with the final build. I’m getting a little impatient and would really like to move on to some painting. I hate moving!?

Looking forward to your build Bob. This kit is was amazing back in 63, opening doors, trunk and hood steerable front wheels and a very accurate Stone, Woods and Cook Gasser! Age hasn’t been good to the molds and the kit is a challenge to start with. I sure you’ll do it justice!

Thanks Scott, I’ve had this thing mocked up a hundred times already and still making changes.

Amen!

Thank you Tony! I’m not sure why it’s important to me, but I like my builds to look accurate.

Sorry for the delayed response Mark, thank you, my next area of concern will be headers ?

Love the color Bob, another great build! Looking really good!

Looking good Rich!

Beautiful build!

Thanks Scott, I think it’s pretty darn close.

Thanks Bob, I’m liking it too.

I’m sitting here drinking my coffee and staring at it and trying to decide if I can tweak it just a little more. I thought why not compare it to my California Flash as a reference point. I’ll probably leave it as is, now on to the ladder bars.

Just beautiful!

That’s really coming along nicely! Love the bed and hoist!

Thanks Terry, I ordered 4 more yesterday. I’m thinking with some forethought and careful measurements these could be shortened when being assembled to help establish the correct ride height. Trimming the steel spring may be the biggest obstacle.

Thanks Rooster, a tad bit lower would be nice, but it’s pretty close.

Thanks Rich. They are nice, I like to have the 73 Dodge Sport grill also!

I’ve engineered this in my head for weeks now and I was finally able to get it mocked up. I’m very satisfied with how it’s sitting as it’s as close as I’m going to be able to get it without starting over. I don’t think on a real racecar there would be enough suspension travel, so I’m aware of the inaccuracies,but it ought to look right on the shelf.

Great looking builds Maurice! How’s your thumb coming along, and did you finish your California Flash Duster?

Hey Scott I’ll be watching this one closely. I love a good kit bash! I didn’t even consider the Pro Street Nova Chassis for my build, I assumed it wouldn’t be close to fitting. My Billy the Kid is stalled on the bunch right now having to deal with life. I love what your doing and can’t wait to see it finished!

Yes Scott, your correct. As I researched the early years, by 72 they were really modifying these car and bending the rules, much like NASCAR. Herb McCandless YouTube video on his Demon really explains the extent they went to to get the upper hand. I struggle enough with my builds, let alone trying to section fenders to droop them. NHRA actually later made the rule, no drooped front ends.

Thanks Mike, that’s very cool ! A ton of reference there!

Thanks Terry, now on to the rear suspension.

You won’t be disappointed Rich, I would suggest you order soon as I have a feeling they will be really popular. Spell check corrected, it should read Few Spru’s Loose LLC.