65 Skylark/Grand National Sleeper Project...

getting close ..finally...after about three years this puppy is officially "on the road". Biggest thing left to do is install the new front disc kit, wait for the rest of the potmetal to come back from the chrome guy, and some final tweeks to the turbo motor.

Just thought I'd share....

 

Rich that is very cool. Hope to see it at one of the local cruises maybe Kings Park. Did i sell you those rims? Gerry

 

Thanks Gerry. Yup. Rims came from you. I think your car was in the shop at the time though. I don't know about the KP cruise - Where/when?

-Rich

 

Awesome.
That is the perfect combination of old and new. :TU:
The perfect sleeper.:bglasses:

 

I was wondering whah happened to you and that turbo set up.


Looks great.:TU:

 

Neat Project.:bglasses:

 

Rich its on Indian head road south of 25A Thursday nights 5:00pm until dark 50 or more cars.

 

Watch out for that road scraper I remember somone picking a skunk in one and it wasn't pretty. Sweet ride. I am considering that for my 70 GS

 

I love it!!:beer :beer

One of my thoughts is to do the same thing with a 65 Skylark convertible.

 

Very good!:beers2:

 

That engine looks lost under the hood! I love it!

-BC

p.s. last night I was at my brother's house - he has a '73 LeSabre with no engine, and a supercharged 3.8 sitting in his garage...

 

That is SICK.

Sort of like a dream scenario. Beautiful car, ballistic engine, diabolic performance.

Awesome.

 

Thanks for the compliments guys. The rest of the chrome has finnally arrived....
Hey Gerry - is the KP cruise done for the year?

 

Outstanding! What are you using for a fuel tank and fuel pump setup?

 

Thanks.
Tank is from Rick's Hot Rods - stainless, made for FI with a built in Walbro 340.

-Rich

 

How does the weight of the 'Lark compare with the GN?

John

 

Beautiful car and great idea for a sleeper.

It looks like a little cooler version of Granny's car on the outside and interior :TU:

 

Thanks - thats exactly the look I was going for. Now I gotta see how fast I can make it go:grin:

John - Have not had a chance to weigh it yet but I would guess it is at least a couple hundred lbs lighter than most GN's.

 

That is beautiful! Are you running a BRF 200-4R with it?

 

Thanks. Yes-the rest of the drivetrain looks like this:
Dynotech HiPro 200R4
Trans. Cooler
Pro-Torque 9.5 Lock-up Converter W/Billet back (3000-3200 Stall)
Inland Empire Custom Aluminum Drive Shaft

Currie 9" 31 spline Tru-trac w/ 3.50 gears