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Old June 4th, 2009, 10:00 PM
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Custom 61 Olds Super 88 build up

I bought the 1961 Super 88 Coupe from 61SuperCoupe. It's currently undergoing a complete restification... Art Morrison Chassis with C6 front suspension, tri-4bar rear. I am keeping the body as stock as possible as well as a stock feeling interior, just modern drivetrain... I keep sending Chris updates as well.
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Should make a cool looking restro rod. Are you planning on keepingit or are you building to sell?
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Old June 5th, 2009, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by RomansDesigns
I bought the 1961 Super 88 Coupe from 61SuperCoupe. It's currently undergoing a complete restification... Art Morrison Chassis with C6 front suspension, tri-4bar rear. I am keeping the body as stock as possible as well as a stock feeling interior, just modern drivetrain... I keep sending Chris updates as well.
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Hey Mark!
Welcome to CO. Glad you bought the car. Since you're keeping Chris up to speed with this resto, get in a few more posts in the newbie forum and then start a thread on the 61 restoration with pics. It would be a great addition to the community.

I like that you're keeping the body/interior as stock as possible. If you need resto parts for it, there are aftermarket suppliers like Fusicks that probably have what you're looking for.

CO is a really good site. Don't mind some minor ramblings from time to time, it's part of staying sane and keyboard talk.

All The Best to you.
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Originally Posted by RomansDesigns
I bought the 1961 Super 88 Coupe from 61SuperCoupe. It's currently undergoing a complete restification... Art Morrison Chassis with C6 front suspension, tri-4bar rear. I am keeping the body as stock as possible as well as a stock feeling interior, just modern drivetrain... I keep sending Chris updates as well.
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Nice to see it saved! Keep the progress pics coming! Welcome to the site!
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Old August 15th, 2009, 10:06 PM
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it's still progressing... slowly!

It's coming along. I plan to keep the car for a long time.
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Old August 15th, 2009, 10:38 PM
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I moved the tread to a better place for all to see.

I won't tell any of the engine swap fans how much that looks the the beginings of a turbo LSx motor

Please keep us informed on your project.
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Old August 18th, 2009, 07:05 PM
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Hi Richard: I appreciate you keeping our little secret! It' gonna be a fun one!
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Old August 18th, 2009, 07:19 PM
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Good idea on upgrading the chassis since all the old stuff is getting obsolete. How does a guy go about getting an Art Morrison chassis? Is it made to order? Do you take the car to him and tell him what you want or do you buy it prefabbed? Does he charge by the hour or job? Did it cost any body parts? The reason i ask all these questions is because i would like to do that to my 61 some day. Do you still have the old frame and parts? If so PM me I'm only about 40 miles south . Good Luck with it.
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Old August 19th, 2009, 07:01 PM
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Looks like a veeery nice car.please keep the pics comming
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Old December 22nd, 2009, 12:52 PM
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Lets see the updates!!!!
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Old February 27th, 2011, 05:18 PM
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Latest Updates!

Here is a link to the latest updates!

https://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=5883&id=1579214641&l=6f8aae6e9e

I'm now working on piecing the T-56 Trans together. There was an awesome article posted on building really stout T-56 here

http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28..._Fbody_T56.pdf

Sent me off on a tangent to find an SSR Main Shaft (Discontinued by GM).

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Someone should let him the headers are on backwards.
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Looks like it's going to be a sweet ride
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Old February 28th, 2011, 07:21 AM
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That thang is gonna haul ***
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Looks like shes setup for twin turbos to me!!!
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Latest Colors of the rendering at the bottom!



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Old April 24th, 2011, 07:16 PM
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Very nice craftsmanship. I love the white with red guts but I would be afraid a plain white will take away from the lines of the car. Pearl would help with the lines but I don't like pearl white.
Have you ever considerd a fine metalic silver with red guts?
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I'm liking this Thanks for keeping us updated.

There is some real hot rodding going on in that shop.
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Nice blurb on your project in progress in the latest Hot Rod issue...keep up the work. I am getting ideas for my car as I watch your build.
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I like what you are doing with this car. Your attention to detail shows.
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