Lots of progress over the winter trying to get this thing converted from the turbo motor to run legal Nostalgia Super Stock.

Probably the toughest part of it is trying to maintain "The Look" of the car while still making improvements. I have over 300lbs out of the car without messing up the integrity of it's "essence"!

This was probably the hardest to do, especially because the hood color already matches the car so poorly.

But I think overall the scoop "fits the look" with the way I did it.

I was SHOCKED that a 29.5 x 10.5 Bracket Radial Pro fit the stock wheel well.

And of course... if you didn't catch the other thread. Motor is almost done.

Hey Scott, I really like the idea of the paper towel holder on the core support in your first picture.

The image of the rear door shell cut out reminds me of Jimmy Addison when he did the same to the 62 Dodge he bought from my dad and raced before the Bullet.

He also took most of the rear seat upper and lower wire frame and cut that out too.

What size rim and BS are you using on the rear?

Better lock up the wax cabinet when it comes to my house.

Killer looking engine .....i guest the old saying going boosted you will never look back isn't true Good luck with it.

Love it. Looking great. Keep the pics coming.

I'm thinking your using the original 343 HP 383 motor option for this build, yes or no ?

i just LOVE 62's, 63's and 64's, and when a 4dr can be deceiving, that's even BETTER yet !
and the way you guys paint and detail engines................

Can not wait to see this thing hit the track!

I am however upset you removed the interior..... I still miss the looks of the bench seats in the Coronet.

Casey FJ

15 x 10" Rim with 4.75" back space (give er' take an 1/8")

The spring is also moved in SLIGHTLY, but the wheel well is not the limitation, it's still the spring.

1,00,000% agree with you. I must be getting old because I decided the risk of crashing with the unattached bench seat, and only 4 old 1962 studs holding that behemoth in was a bad idea.

I only did it for safety, because if it was just weight and ET I would rather have been slow and kept the look!

Cab, the NSS racing can use any engine combo and you just pick your class. There is no HP factor or anything like that. If you pick 10.00 index, you just run that all weekend.

Really digging the whole aesthetic of your '62, matching the scoop's patina to the rest of the car is awesome. I love the wheel and tire choice too!

Wicked cool. Engine looks great, not a too-busy patchwork of colors.
The tenuous connection to the 343HP motor (dual quads) is like icing on the cake.
I'm a bit surprised that a 4-door isn't an issue with the rules.
Wanna fake the ft seat ? Build the rest out of a couple big foam blocks and a seat cover.

Really lucky to have lots of good people in my life. My buddy Steve bent these bars up for me, and Kyle got the 8.50 cert moly bars welded in for me this weekend. One step closer!

I'm sure everyone would love a run down of where you removed weight!

Progress looks good. The swingout pin location wouldn't pass an NHRA cert with our local inspector. Supposed to be less than 6" center of the pin, to the bar, using the furthest point. Might want to check with your local inspector before getting the cage certified.