April 2003 Feature Car

 

Member:  Doug Potter
Year: 1969 
Engine: 350 c.i. 
Rear: 12 Bolt 3.55 Ratio 12 Bolt
Transmission: 200 R4
Story:  

Doug’s car is just a little further along than this photo. He hopes to have the new rear end under it soon so it will roll again. It is a 69 RS that Doug is making an SS clone. Doug has pulled the sub-frame out and had it powder coated. Doug has decided to go back very close to stock, but not completely. Doug bought the car from a gentleman last year and it was his daily driver. When Doug picked it up where the man worked, his wife had to pick him up so that he could buy another car to get to work the next day. The car has almost no rust, but was in need of a major restoration. Doug said that 194,000 miles without even changing a ball joint made it an interesting drive home. Sub-frame and rear spring bushings were almost non-existent. Now Doug has installed new PST bushings throughout, new disc brakes and a 3:55 12 bolt posi for the rear. The transmission was swapped for a 200 4R. The 307 2bbl became a 350 4bbl. The car already had tilt wheel. Even though the car had original factory air Doug ordered a Vintage Air kit. He figures the R134A will result in a cleaner engine compartment. Doug is scrambling to get the car done, as it is the one he wants to take on the power tour. Good Luck Doug!