Projects 33 downs laid back drag coupe build

After building & racing drag cars for 13 years my father and I have decided to build a old coupe. We do everything ourselves in my 2 car garage.
Our plan is we're building a 9second drag car with limited street use.
Here is our build.

 

More please.

 

What drivetrain?

 

Here is the body when we picked it up from downs industries

 

9" rear
Doug Nash 5 speed
351w
76mm or twin turbo

 

My Great Dane thinks his new Dog sits perfect on the chassis jig

 

Cut the wheel well out down the center to get a 6" tub

 

Her is a 13x32 slick for mock up.
We will run a 15x32.

 

Sections of wheel wells that were cut out are now being fiberglass end back in, but not show in final position.
Notice the 3 steering wheels!

 

We bought boxed frame rails & will locate cross supports as needed

 

Frame being narrowed 6"

 

First side of rear frame cut and located

 

Both sides of the frame narrowed

 

Had to make sure I was on track with my alterations

 

Wheel tub filled with fiberglass. After I get it cleaned up I will have fiberglass sprayed in, it will look like it was molded like this when its done.

 

Starting to locate stock 351w.
I think the motor is sitting a little low. Still trying to work this out.

 

Well that what we got done so far.
We've had the car 2 months.

 

Nice build !!

 

This should be good !

 

Ready for some more please

 

More !!!
Please

 

Iv been away from home for a while.
But we're back at it now!

 

Motor is placed for mock up so I can get the firewall
Cut and get ready to fab floor supports
Well the front end was set up for a little motivation

 

Looks like your project is moving along. Keep us posted!

 

Nice start...I'll be watching this build!!

 

Thanks guys. Iv built many cars over my shirt time
In this hobby, big this is my first ground up build
& also my first coupe.
I'm loving the fiberglass, it's amazing iv not found
Any rust yet!
I will be doing some things different than most of you are used
To, this is a drag car.i won't have nice carpet, fancy door panels, or soft leather seats.
We are all about being light & fast. A big turbo is coming down the line. We will be 1000-1200hp.

 

That should be cool !!!!
A 61 olds jet fire turbo set up keep it Hamb friendly.