Lubbock or Bust!

I received an email from my dad earlier this week, informing me that he and my mother drove Blackie to the body shop in Lubbock. Dad also said the engine rebuilder is to pull the 440 from Red, and then have Red delivered to Lubbock later next week. I hope this holds true. I am getting a little frustrated that the engine rebuilder is taking his time with pulling the engine from Red, and then rebuilding it. The body shop in Lubbock will not start on the project until both cars are in the shop to be evaluated on which body to build. So I hope next week brings good news as far as Red being towed to Lubbock for the rebuild. *crosses fingers*

On another note, I have been shopping for a limited slip differential, and have found one at Mancini Racing, which specializes in Mopar racing parts and accessories. I also bought a rear disc brake conversion kit from Summit Racing. So the old rear drum brakes will be history. I had thought about installing an aftermarket anti-lock brake system, but as I understand it, no one manufactures after market anti-lock brake systems due to potential liabilities should said brake system fail, so that is out of the picture for now.

Now it's time to research new suspension systems and geometries for better handling characteristics. I do not want this car to be only a straight line runner. It would be awesome to throw it into a curve, or twisty road, and it not feel like its about to tilt on its side. Blackie currently leans like a drunk on a lamp post during Mardi Gras. Stiffer shocks and springs would help, along with wider tires , but the suspension will need more than those 'tricks' to attain the handling characteristics I want.

So we will see what this next week holds. I am hoping for the best. Also, both the engine rebuilder and the body shop promised me progress pictures of the car as it goes through the restoration and customzing process. I will definitely post those once I get those.

Thanks for the read!!