I have permission to build a race car

[jhelgesen]

Not sure if the planets are alligned or what, but the wife gave approval for me to build a race car last night. (paying for it is another matter)

So the question is, what do I build? The plan would be for auto cross and posibly scca or vintage racing (depending on the car)

My options are:
1. formula vee open wheel
2. 69 bug road racer
3. 71-72 super road racer

I'm researching the formula vee right now, would need a chassis and body, can dig up the rest of the parts. I would build a chassis if I could find some drawings or plans to start with, or find a chassis cheap somewhere used.

The 69 bug I have, clean body (no structural rust), solid pan, no motor or tranny yet, ball joint front end.

The 71-72 super, I know where a few are, need to check the heater channels, strut front end.

[vujade]

you go boy!

and I thought I had a semi understanding wife

[zen]

very cool. so does this mean that you aren't going to finish a GL?

[jhelgesen]

Originally Posted by zen

very cool. so does this mean that you aren't going to finish a GL?

The GL's will get done. The vert is moving into the car port this weekend to start being stripped and officially started. 69 bug will be moved too. 75 bus interior parts are in the den of the house to be cleaned.

[NO_H2O]

Race Car = GL Car. I like to keep things simple.

[Panelfantastic]

Originally Posted by NO_H2O

Race Car = GL Car. I like to keep things simple.

What he said!