by misterbee Sat Oct 14, 2017 12:53 pm
The driveshaft hasn't been ordered yet since the shop is trying to decide how far back to position the engine. The engineer feels that the further back it can go, the better the handling. The current thought is to move it back 6-8" and fabricate a small bubble that will extend into the bed.
A Holley Terminator EFI set-up is already bought as are big Willwood discs at all four corners.
As for color, the ePup will be metallic teal up to the beltline and pearl white above . . . a nod to 60s colors. Then, a gold pinstripe separating the colors I think.
AODE isn't in the cards since the AOD is already bought and paid for. I going to put in a Lokar floor shifter (at least it kind of looks like a stick!). I REALLY wanted a 5-speed, but I was told it is really challenging unless you do a shift by wire set-up.
The steering column will be Flaming River painted metallic teal (as will be the rest of the inside of the cab).
I'm working on selecting gauges. The shop likes Stewart Warner, but I prefer the Autometer gauges.
We are hoping to have it done by World of Wheels in Chicago in March 2018. This is the third year of the restoration!
