WORK IN PROGRESS
Project VK is rolling along nicely. The latest is we’re getting the rear section of the two-piece driveshaft made up, now we have the correct measurements. As you may recall, we have a 304 block in the snout, done up as a 355 stroker, now tied to a TH700 four-speed auto. The rear of the transmission sits back a little, so we’ve had to customise the drive shaft, via the good services of Warren Duggan and Duggan Balancing.
He’ll give it back to us with a new centre bearing and universals. It’ll be brand new and custom-made for the job. It’ll never wear out in our lifetime.
We ran into some clearance problems with the starter motor. Things are a little tight between the headers, steering rack and starter, and it’s just one of those things you take on the chin. We’ve come up with a different starter and will use the other in another project. It’s all part of building a custom car.
Next on the list
