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ack in the early ’50s, the announcer at the section for free classified ads. So check out all the Indy 500 first uttered the famous command, cool stuff that we’re posting online. Steve Temple B “Gentlemen, start your engines!” Before Even with all these innovative aspects, we’ll con- Editor then, Indy used the term “motors” instead, but both tinue to provide hands-on tech info for DIY build- racers and engineers preferred the more technically ers, while expanding our car features to include more accurate reference to “engines”. The “gentlemen” custom-built and turnkey cars as well. Also, look for reference has occasionally been modified as well over an upcoming, in-depth recap of the SEMA trade show the years to accommodate female drivers. Also, when in Las Vegas, where we’ll be scouring the miles of either rain or an accident halted the race, another aisles for the latest automotive aftermarket change was made: “Gentlemen, restart your engines.” products. That’s an apt expression for ReinCarNation Ultimately, though, we need to meet your needs Magazine, since it’s not an entirely brand-new and preferences, so we’d like to invite you to partic- publication, but a reboot of Car Builder (formerly Kit ipate in the editorial process by sending us your ideas Car Builder). Actually, though, we’ve never halted and requests for various types of articles. They could publication through all of these name changes, but range from classics to tech topics, from various events simply transitioned, like upshifting a four-speed to historical profiles — whatever your particular bent. Toploader to stay in the power band. Speaking of personal interests, we especially invite Early responses to our combination of both print you to send us photos of your personal projects and and digital versions of ReinCarNation have been “reincarnations.” Our Readers’ Rides section has wholeheartedly enthusiastic, and we certainly appre- always been hugely popular, and we plan to include ciate all the kind words and support that we’ve received. more of what you’re driving these days. Having a print edition available again has been So stay in touch, and send us your photos and applauded, despite the increasing presence of digital descriptions. We’re revving up for even more great pubs in the general media. What this preference tells things! us, among other aspects, is that ReinCarNation serves as a historical document of sorts, as it features vehicles you probably won’t see anywhere else. Steve Temple But we’re not one to rest on our laurels. We have [email protected] an ambitious plan in place to ratchet up the quality and comprehensiveness of our coverage. That includes our website, www.reincarnationmag.com, which already has a great many new elements such as news, “Fresh Finds,” podcasts and videos, along with a

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Factory Five’s 289 USRRC replica typically runs a small-block Ford V8, in keeping with the engine used on the original car. In comparison to the company’s big-block replica, the Mk4, the 289 USRRC Roadster is a gentle- man’s racer – smaller, more precise; the saber to the Mk4’s broadsword. This particular small-block demo car suffered an engine failure, and required a reliable replacement with signiﬁ cantly more power, raising the output from about 300 to a dyno- tested 390 horses.

ENGINE of Desire Factory Five Racing has a plan for BluePrint Engines By Steve Temple Photos courtesy of Factory Five Racing

n the early days of build projects, it was not unusual ing a suspect engine from a used donor car or salvage yard. to see components gathered from a variety of sources, BluePrint provides a full warranty (30 months/50,000 miles) including from a donor car and/or salvage yard. Like on its dyno-tested performance mills. Prior to removing the old lump, the Weber I carbs and accessory pulleys were pulled for that old saying about a bride on her wedding day, the “ e installation of a BluePrint crate-engine package result was “something old, something new, something bor- is a high-water mark for Factory Five,” says Dave Smith, reuse on the new BluePrint 306, along with the rowed ...” and so on. FFR’s founder and president. “It’s been a long time that harmonic balancer and ’65 Cobra-style Weber Factory Five Racing started out that way a couple decades we’ve been looking for a reliable supplier of high-perfor- intake. Before doing so, though, it’s wise to take ago, as its rst Cobra replica required about 70 di erent mance warranty crate engines, and they’re also a ordable. lots of detail photos, such as of the belt routing, items from a 5.0 Mustang, including the drivetrain. at e crew of BluePrint are true professionals and their prod- and tag all wiring. Basically, document every- was a great approach for the time, but the company has uct is top notch, perfect for our customer needs and for our thing, so you can more easily retrace your steps. since come a long way. Today, most of their components needs here at the factory.” As proof of Smith’s con dence, Also, tape off all exhaust and intake ports, and are either made in-house or are new items from a ermar- Factory Five demo cars have BluePrint engines in them. plug water necks. The damaged block required ket rms. at includes a new supplier: BluePrint Engines. Which brings us to this FFR Cobra replica. e previ- careful extraction to prevent any damage to the To make things simpler for DIY car builders, this ous engine looked good, but went south due to a cracked ﬁ nish on this already-completed car. Be sure to crate-engine company can drop-ship a virtually turnkey piston ring. While it could be rebuilt at a later time, it had use good hardware when securing the chain to powerplant of the customer’s choice with a Factory Five an old-school setup, with outdated power delivery, so a the engine and hoist. replica. at means you don’t have to hassle with rebuild- modern and reliable plug-in replacement was needed.

10 Factory Five’s 289 USRRC replica typically runs a small-block Ford V8, in keeping with the engine used on the original car. In comparison to the company’s big-block replica, the Mk4, the 289 USRRC Roadster is a gentle- man’s racer – smaller, more precise; the saber to the Mk4’s broadsword. This particular small-block demo car suffered an engine failure, and required a reliable replacement with signiﬁ cantly more power, raising the output from about 300 to a dyno- tested 390 horses.

ENGINE of Desire Factory Five Racing has a plan for BluePrint Engines By Steve Temple Photos courtesy of Factory Five Racing n the early days of build projects, it was not unusual ing a suspect engine from a used donor car or salvage yard. to see components gathered from a variety of sources, BluePrint provides a full warranty (30 months/50,000 miles) including from a donor car and/or salvage yard. Like on its dyno-tested performance mills. Prior to removing the old lump, the Weber I carbs and accessory pulleys were pulled for that old saying about a bride on her wedding day, the “ e installation of a BluePrint crate-engine package result was “something old, something new, something bor- is a high-water mark for Factory Five,” says Dave Smith, reuse on the new BluePrint 306, along with the rowed ...” and so on. FFR’s founder and president. “It’s been a long time that harmonic balancer and ’65 Cobra-style Weber Factory Five Racing started out that way a couple decades we’ve been looking for a reliable supplier of high-perfor- intake. Before doing so, though, it’s wise to take ago, as its rst Cobra replica required about 70 di erent mance warranty crate engines, and they’re also a ordable. lots of detail photos, such as of the belt routing, items from a 5.0 Mustang, including the drivetrain. at e crew of BluePrint are true professionals and their prod- and tag all wiring. Basically, document every- was a great approach for the time, but the company has uct is top notch, perfect for our customer needs and for our thing, so you can more easily retrace your steps. since come a long way. Today, most of their components needs here at the factory.” As proof of Smith’s con dence, Also, tape off all exhaust and intake ports, and are either made in-house or are new items from a ermar- Factory Five demo cars have BluePrint engines in them. plug water necks. The damaged block required ket rms. at includes a new supplier: BluePrint Engines. Which brings us to this FFR Cobra replica. e previ- careful extraction to prevent any damage to the To make things simpler for DIY car builders, this ous engine looked good, but went south due to a cracked ﬁ nish on this already-completed car. Be sure to crate-engine company can drop-ship a virtually turnkey piston ring. While it could be rebuilt at a later time, it had use good hardware when securing the chain to powerplant of the customer’s choice with a Factory Five an old-school setup, with outdated power delivery, so a the engine and hoist. replica. at means you don’t have to hassle with rebuild- modern and reliable plug-in replacement was needed.

reincarnationmag.com | November/December 2016 11 If the transmission is already installed in the chassis, the ﬁ rst priority is to lift up the transmis- Shared history sion to engage the splines of BluePrint was founded around the same time as tic pistons, a hydraulic roller cam, and either Holley the driveshaft with the clutch, The engine bay was now FFR, each in a small garage. I visited FFR in Massa- carbs or EFI. On this particular application, FFR and align the dowel pins. Next, empty, ready to receive a fresh chusetts back then, and did the rst feature on this retained the Webers (four 48IDA units provided by jockey the bell housing into transplant. Note the extensive edgling rm. It seemed clear to me that its single-do- Redline) from the previous engine, along with the place. Then the engine mounts use of Lizard Skin liquid heat nor concept would hit a nerve with car builders, and accessory-drive system, since they were already in can be secured and the headers insulation on the footwells (it it certainly did, as FFR is now one of the biggest hand. attached. For the latter, don’t was painted white to simulate replica rms in the country. However, the company For FFR customers in general, BluePrint goes the worry about lining up the gasket the look of the original heat continues to expand on its initial approach, just as extra mile and o ers a drop-in turnkey motor. With until after you have a header paint), along with the exhaust BluePrint has over the years. this choice, all that’s required for installation is hook- bolt loosely installed on one wrap as well. This thermal BluePrint was established in central Nebraska, ing up the battery, fuel and radiator hose. A TREMEC end. With that in, it’s easier to protection improves both and what started out as a passion for performance TKO 600 transmission can be included as well. put the gasket in place. performance and cockpit turned into a hobby, then a job, and nally a career. BluePrint breaks in each engine beforehand, and comfort. The headers are Not unlike FFR’s grass-roots beginnings, the com- supplies a dyno sheet to verify the output. In the case moved out so they don’t pany began by building one engine at a time for of the 306, it delivers 390 horses, along with 370 -lbs interfere with re-installing friends and neighbors, and bit by bit the business and of twist. Even with this prerun procedure, BluePrint the engine. reputation grew among the dragstrip, circle-track recommends double-checking the ignition timing and street-rod crowd. and using break-in oil, which should be changed a er Just as FFR has produced thousands of compo- the rst 500 miles or so. e engines come tagged nent vehicles to date, BluePrint has delivered more with various instructions, such as pre-lube and startup than 300,000 engines for both cars and trucks. Since procedures. The instructions advise re-torquing FFR o ers both Ford- and Chevy-powered compo- the manifold bolts after a heat cycle to ensure a nent vehicles (Cobra or ’33 Ford), BluePrint’s full line proper seal. The engine mounts were features potential powerplants ranging from a Ford transferred from the old 306 to a stroked 408, and from a Chevy 350 to a big- engine to the new BluePrint block 454, along with Mopar engines. block. They have Energy After bolting down the throttle bodies of Suspension’s polyurethane Classic fit the Weber carbs, precision tuning is bushings, which are required to eliminate that “ﬂ at spot” in the Fittingly, the BluePrint engine for FFR’s 289 powerband. It sometimes takes some stronger and don’t wear out USRRC Cobra replica is the same basic block used like the old rubber type. juggling to get them all lined up and on the original Cobra, but align-honed and bored working in concert. out .040” to 306 cubes, and fitted with modern upgrades such as new aluminum heads, hypereutec-

Also transferred over was the clutch and ﬂ ywheel for the TREMEC already installed. BluePrint can provide a fresh TREMEC TKO 600 transmission Easy does it, as the BluePrint gets lowered into the bay with the accessory pulleys if preferred. already installed. Note the thorough blanketing of the fenders, coated chain and extra pair of steadying hands (in addition to a third technician operating the hoist). No scratches allowed! Using an engine balancer on the hoist is useful, especially when angling in the engine and transmission together as an assembled unit.

12 If the transmission is already installed in the chassis, the ﬁ rst priority is to lift up the transmis- Shared history sion to engage the splines of BluePrint was founded around the same time as tic pistons, a hydraulic roller cam, and either Holley the driveshaft with the clutch, The engine bay was now FFR, each in a small garage. I visited FFR in Massa- carbs or EFI. On this particular application, FFR and align the dowel pins. Next, empty, ready to receive a fresh chusetts back then, and did the rst feature on this retained the Webers (four 48IDA units provided by jockey the bell housing into transplant. Note the extensive edgling rm. It seemed clear to me that its single-do- Redline) from the previous engine, along with the place. Then the engine mounts use of Lizard Skin liquid heat nor concept would hit a nerve with car builders, and accessory-drive system, since they were already in can be secured and the headers insulation on the footwells (it it certainly did, as FFR is now one of the biggest hand. attached. For the latter, don’t was painted white to simulate replica rms in the country. However, the company For FFR customers in general, BluePrint goes the worry about lining up the gasket the look of the original heat continues to expand on its initial approach, just as extra mile and o ers a drop-in turnkey motor. With until after you have a header paint), along with the exhaust BluePrint has over the years. this choice, all that’s required for installation is hook- bolt loosely installed on one wrap as well. This thermal BluePrint was established in central Nebraska, ing up the battery, fuel and radiator hose. A TREMEC end. With that in, it’s easier to protection improves both and what started out as a passion for performance TKO 600 transmission can be included as well. put the gasket in place. performance and cockpit turned into a hobby, then a job, and nally a career. BluePrint breaks in each engine beforehand, and comfort. The headers are Not unlike FFR’s grass-roots beginnings, the com- supplies a dyno sheet to verify the output. In the case moved out so they don’t pany began by building one engine at a time for of the 306, it delivers 390 horses, along with 370 -lbs interfere with re-installing friends and neighbors, and bit by bit the business and of twist. Even with this prerun procedure, BluePrint the engine. reputation grew among the dragstrip, circle-track recommends double-checking the ignition timing and street-rod crowd. and using break-in oil, which should be changed a er Just as FFR has produced thousands of compo- the rst 500 miles or so. e engines come tagged nent vehicles to date, BluePrint has delivered more with various instructions, such as pre-lube and startup than 300,000 engines for both cars and trucks. Since procedures. The instructions advise re-torquing FFR o ers both Ford- and Chevy-powered compo- the manifold bolts after a heat cycle to ensure a nent vehicles (Cobra or ’33 Ford), BluePrint’s full line proper seal. The engine mounts were features potential powerplants ranging from a Ford transferred from the old 306 to a stroked 408, and from a Chevy 350 to a big- engine to the new BluePrint block 454, along with Mopar engines. block. They have Energy After bolting down the throttle bodies of Suspension’s polyurethane Classic fit the Weber carbs, precision tuning is bushings, which are required to eliminate that “ﬂ at spot” in the Fittingly, the BluePrint engine for FFR’s 289 powerband. It sometimes takes some stronger and don’t wear out USRRC Cobra replica is the same basic block used like the old rubber type. juggling to get them all lined up and on the original Cobra, but align-honed and bored working in concert. out .040” to 306 cubes, and fitted with modern upgrades such as new aluminum heads, hypereutec-

reincarnationmag.com | November/December 2016 13 Even though Webers can require some extra ﬁ nessing for optimum performance, they have a period-correct look. For practicality and easier tuning, though, BluePrint offers either a Holley carb or an EFI system.

For this speci c application, FFR’s Tony Zullo, Dan Golub and Jim Schenck handled the engine install. ey’re experienced wrenches, and shared a number With all the plumbing and of tech tips to make things go easier for fellow car electrical hooked up, it’s builders, whether swapping out an engine or install- ready to fi re up. BluePrint ing one for the rst time in a project car. Check out provides a number of the accompanying photos and captions for details. pre-lube and startup tips Some of these tips might be very familiar to experi- in its installation guide to enced car builders, but some friendly reminders can ensure long engine life. be helpful. Add fl uids only after the Who knows, you might even glean some fresh engine is in the car. FFR’s approaches on how to handle your engine of desire. Dan Golub prefers to use conventional oil during initial startup (which VENDORS BluePrint recommends as well) since he feels it picks BluePrint Engines up more metal particles than synthetic oil, which 800/483-4263 might otherwise chew up www.blueprintengines.com the bearings. After the fi rst Ad on Factory Five Racing, Inc. 500 miles, change the oil and fi lter. Then after Pg. 7 508/291-3443 running the engine for www.factoryfi ve.com 6,000 or more miles (with Holley Performance Products oil and fi lter changes at 3,000 miles), BluePrint 270/782-2900 recommends switching to www.holley.com synthetic oil. Redline Fuel Management 800/733-2277 www.redlineweber.com TREMEC 734/456-3700 www.tremec.com

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reincarnationmag.com | November/December 2016 15 CO3600 ReinCarNation_CameraSystems_QuarterP_Vert_11-16_V2.1.indd 1 9/26/16 10:28 AM Ringbrothers’ ‘65 Espionage SPY GEAR hile stealth aircraft use carbon fiber to Secrets of the Ringbrothers’ Espionage, minimize their radar signature, it also has W an application in car bodies, to not only a carbon-fiber widebody reduce weight, but also create an innovative shape and look. For example, let’s apply a magni- ‘65 Mustang Fastback fying glass to the Ringbrothers’, Jim and Mike Ring’s, Espionage. No, it’s not the undercover type of endeavor, By Steve Temple Photos by Ted7 but a ’65 Mustang Fastback. Arguably one of their most ambitious and challeng- ing projects ever, this Bond-worthy car is not the rst time they’ve used this material on their builds, as many have incorporated it to some degree. eir 1966 “Recoil” Chevelle used carbon ber extensively, both function- ally and aesthetically.

16 Ringbrothers’ ‘65 Espionage SPY GEAR hile stealth aircraft use carbon fiber to Secrets of the Ringbrothers’ Espionage, minimize their radar signature, it also has W an application in car bodies, to not only a carbon-fiber widebody reduce weight, but also create an innovative shape and look. For example, let’s apply a magni- ‘65 Mustang Fastback fying glass to the Ringbrothers’, Jim and Mike Ring’s, Espionage. No, it’s not the undercover type of endeavor, By Steve Temple Photos by Ted7 but a ’65 Mustang Fastback. Arguably one of their most ambitious and challeng- ing projects ever, this Bond-worthy car is not the rst time they’ve used this material on their builds, as many have incorporated it to some degree. eir 1966 “Recoil” Chevelle used carbon ber extensively, both function- ally and aesthetically.

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Note the changes in the rear-quarter panel as well as the hood.

No area was left untouched, including the cockpit’s center console, seat upholstery and pedal assembly.

The Ringbrothers extensively Ringbrothers’ familiarity with the exotic mate- Each piece of automotive jewelry that leaves the modiﬁ ed a ‘65 Mustang Fastback rial proved to be just the beginning of what has facility gives buyers an opportunity to make their with a carbon-ﬁ ber body that’s become a master class on carbon. e Rings didn’t very own Ringbrothers-inspired car that truly 2 inches wider on each side, just make a “carbon copy” of a ‘65 Fastback, though. stands apart. along with incorporating ey took its iconic shape and widened it 2 inches Components include a variety of billet items, a number of new detail on each side, along with cra ing countless other such as the shi er knob and bezel, round hood treatments. detailed tweaks to make the car unique. pins, clutch reservoirs, gas cap, hood adjusters, and Doing so involved adding a number of cus- modular valve covers. Additional items of note are tom-fabricated components. Mike and Jim design Pro Touring door handles and window cranks, and manufacture some of the most detailed billet plus a universal turn indicator and pedal assem- interior and exterior parts that money can buy, bly. ese precise details add up to make the car beautifully designed with architectural lines and special, like Bond’s attaché case and other spy gear incredible craftsmanship, all made in the U.S. seen in the classic From Russia With Love.

18 Ringbrothers’ ‘65 Espionage

Note the changes in the rear-quarter panel as well as the hood.

No area was left untouched, including the cockpit’s center console, seat upholstery and pedal assembly.

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blower boosts bon- ber bodywork goes incognito, concealed by VENDORS the 427ci LS7 layers of custom BASF Glasurit 90-Line Water- to 959 hp. borne paint. Aptly named “Spy Green,” the color is subtle and full of intrigue. Just what you’d expect Baer Brakes from an international machine of mystery! 602/233-1411 www.baer.com Flowmaster 707/544-4761 www.flowmastermufflers.com HRE Performance Wheels 760/598-1960 www.hrewheels.com Nitto Tires U.S.A. 714/252-0007 www.nittotire.com Ringbrothers 608/588-7399 www.ringbrothers.com TREMEC 734/456-3700 www.tremec.com Wegner Motorsports 920/394-3557 www.wegnerautomotive.com Whipple Superchargers 559/442-1261 www.whipplesuperchargers.com

20 Ringbrothers’ ‘65 Espionage

A skilled agent like Espionage deserves some heavy repower under the hood, so the engine lab at Wegner Motorsports worked up a 427-cubic- inch LS7 with a massive Whipple supercharger. Pull the trigger on this high-caliber street weapon, and the kickback is extreme from 959 fearsome horses and 858 -lbs of twist. Funneling this ood of power a is a six-speed Tremec T56 transmission hooked up to a custom drivesha and a Ford 9-inch rear end. Expelling exhaust are headers with 2-inch primaries, designed and built by Ringbroth- ers, which then run into a fully custom exhaust system with Flowmaster Super 44 Mu ers. Bringing the car to a clenching halt are Baer brakes, with 14-inch discs and 6S calipers at each corner. Espionage rolls on HRE forged wheels wrapped in Nitto Invo tires sized 295/35/18ZR on the front and 345/30/19ZR on the rear. A Whipple Like any good undercover operative, the car- blower boosts bon- ber bodywork goes incognito, concealed by VENDORS the 427ci LS7 layers of custom BASF Glasurit 90-Line Water- to 959 hp. borne paint. Aptly named “Spy Green,” the color is subtle and full of intrigue. Just what you’d expect Baer Brakes from an international machine of mystery! 602/233-1411 www.baer.com Flowmaster 707/544-4761 www.flowmastermufflers.com HRE Performance Wheels 760/598-1960 www.hrewheels.com Nitto Tires U.S.A. 714/252-0007 www.nittotire.com Ringbrothers 608/588-7399 www.ringbrothers.com TREMEC 734/456-3700 www.tremec.com Wegner Motorsports 920/394-3557 www.wegnerautomotive.com Whipple Superchargers 559/442-1261 www.whipplesuperchargers.com

reincarnationmag.com | November/December 2016 21 The Z GENERATION Taking Z-car conversions to a whole new level INFO Story and Photos by Steve Temple Ad on Reaction Research, Inc. Pg. 61 480/229-1831 e’ve seen a lot of donor cars come Which leads us to Washington’s new body hours total. For those customers who prefer to www.zgtcars.com and go over the years, serving as package. Inspired by BMW’s iconic 507 from the have a ZGT built for them, the estimated cost of W platforms for various replicas and late ’50s, Washington’s ZGT brings it forward. installation labor on a customer’s donor is $2,450. unique designs. While John Wash- Design elements from the 1950s and ‘60s blend Washington acknowledges that some pro- ington of Reaction Research has together in an organic melding. In contrast with spective customers have requested removal of been using Datsun Z-cars as donors for many the donor car, the ZGT elongates the stubby styl- the kidney grilles on the nose, a feat that’s easily years (see ZTrix.com), his latest project employs ing of the Z3, along with adding clever details accomplished. Vent mesh is planned as an option, a whole new type of Z-car, the BMW Z3. such as covings in the doors, side skirts, door as well as a “ZGTR” version with wider fenders Built from 1995 to 2002, this platform has a caps, and a bigger tail treatment with a subtle for competition or just performance street use. lot going for it. With some 279,000 units spoiler. Overall, the shape is trim and athletic, Given the need for new donor cars, this body manufactured, there’s a plentiful supply, and e ectively concealing its donor car origins, even conversion o ers a whole new approach. A er given the cars’ ages, resale values are steadily from BMW enthusiasts. all, the Z in Z3 stands for Zukun , which is Ger- depreciating. e ZGT’s bolt-on body panels are made of man for “future” — which could equally apply As for mechanicals, the Z3 is a sweet little 3-ounce cloth saturated by hand with marine- to the Z in ZGT. car. It’s a crisp corner-carver, and the a ermar- grade resin, and start at a base price of $9,875. ket o ers a wide range of chassis upgrades. Fac- e estimated DIY build time is less than 100 tory engines range from 1.8 to 3.2 liters, delivering outputs from 115 to 333 hp, and providing a wide spectrum of power o erings. All told, the Z3 has All of the body panels are bolt-on, and good bones for a rebody. add intriguing details such as covings in the doors, door caps that nicely conceal the exterior handles, and a bigger tail treatment with a subtle spoiler.

The BMW kidney-shaped grilles reveal the donor car’s origins, but are optional for those who prefer to keep the ZGT a bit more mysterious.

22 The Z GENERATION Taking Z-car conversions to a whole new level INFO Story and Photos by Steve Temple Ad on Reaction Research, Inc. Pg. 61 480/229-1831 e’ve seen a lot of donor cars come Which leads us to Washington’s new body hours total. For those customers who prefer to www.zgtcars.com and go over the years, serving as package. Inspired by BMW’s iconic 507 from the have a ZGT built for them, the estimated cost of W platforms for various replicas and late ’50s, Washington’s ZGT brings it forward. installation labor on a customer’s donor is $2,450. unique designs. While John Wash- Design elements from the 1950s and ‘60s blend Washington acknowledges that some pro- ington of Reaction Research has together in an organic melding. In contrast with spective customers have requested removal of been using Datsun Z-cars as donors for many the donor car, the ZGT elongates the stubby styl- the kidney grilles on the nose, a feat that’s easily years (see ZTrix.com), his latest project employs ing of the Z3, along with adding clever details accomplished. Vent mesh is planned as an option, a whole new type of Z-car, the BMW Z3. such as covings in the doors, side skirts, door as well as a “ZGTR” version with wider fenders Built from 1995 to 2002, this platform has a caps, and a bigger tail treatment with a subtle for competition or just performance street use. lot going for it. With some 279,000 units spoiler. Overall, the shape is trim and athletic, Given the need for new donor cars, this body manufactured, there’s a plentiful supply, and e ectively concealing its donor car origins, even conversion o ers a whole new approach. A er given the cars’ ages, resale values are steadily from BMW enthusiasts. all, the Z in Z3 stands for Zukun , which is Ger- depreciating. e ZGT’s bolt-on body panels are made of man for “future” — which could equally apply As for mechanicals, the Z3 is a sweet little 3-ounce cloth saturated by hand with marine- to the Z in ZGT. car. It’s a crisp corner-carver, and the a ermar- grade resin, and start at a base price of $9,875. ket o ers a wide range of chassis upgrades. Fac- e estimated DIY build time is less than 100 tory engines range from 1.8 to 3.2 liters, delivering outputs from 115 to 333 hp, and providing a wide spectrum of power o erings. All told, the Z3 has All of the body panels are bolt-on, and good bones for a rebody. add intriguing details such as covings in the doors, door caps that nicely conceal the exterior handles, and a bigger tail treatment with a subtle spoiler.

The BMW kidney-shaped grilles reveal the donor car’s origins, but are optional for those who prefer to keep the ZGT a bit more mysterious.

reincarnationmag.com | November/December 2016 23 Mid-engine designs, whether on a GT40 replica or a custom exotic, sometimes require a special axle assembly. Fortunately, there’s a simple, off-the-shelf solution using production-car parts that keeps costs down.

Elias Plakiotakis is a paramedic on the island of Crete in Greece, who in his spare time created a number of mid-engine visions.

n a mid-engine car, whether a Lambo or GT40 mates to the transaxle, all rather complicated except for the replica, or any other exotic design, such as the ange style. is simpler one looks exactly as described, O Chupacabra, you can’t just pull drivetrain parts with a ange on both the axle and transaxle that simply right o the shelf. bolt together. e Porsche/Audi gearboxes popular for these For instance, when you attempt to mate the popular cars all used a ange style to bolt up the inner CV joint, Corvette C5 wheel hub to a Porsche/Audi transaxle or some- including the Porsche/Audi O1E, O16 and O1X boxes. Here’s how the completed mid-engine axle setup looks thing similar, things can get complicated — and expensive. So what if a readily available CV axle could be found A set of custom-made CV axles runs about $1,500 to $2,000 that has both a 27-spline outer joint for the C5 and a ange- with using more affordable, off-the-shelf parts. There’s per pair. On the other hand, there’s an acceptable hub solu- style inner joint? It wouldn’t matter if the bolt patterns on about an inch of play in the CV joint. Note, however, that tion readily available at the local parts store for under $100. the two anges didn’t line up, since an adapter plate could while the outer CV boot might look too close to the springs, Before revealing this a ordable alternative, and the be made much easier than custom axles. that’s because the coil-overs have not been cranked up to somewhat involved procedure to nd it, we should point In addition, some of the machining cost of the plate establish ride height. Once that is done, the spring and its out a few details. To start with, the C5 unit has 27 splines could be justi ed because one of them could then have the perch are well above the boot. where the outer CV axle joint ts. Also, on the other end, ring cut into it that sends the pulses to the Hall e ect sen- there are six major styles of inner CV joints where the axle sor for the speedometer. at ring is a necessary piece, and

24 Mid-engine designs, whether on a GT40 replica or a custom exotic, sometimes require a special axle assembly. Fortunately, there’s a simple, off-the-shelf solution using production-car parts that keeps costs down.

Elias Plakiotakis is a paramedic on the island of Crete in Greece, who in his spare time created a number of mid-engine visions.

Flavio Adrianni, an architectural Splines on Lexus axle ﬁ t perfectly to C6 hub. The part numbers illustrator from Brazil, designed the for the CV drive axle are MasterPro 60-5138 and 60-5061. Chupacabra, a forward-looking Exotic Axles version of the Countach. Finding more affordable alternatives for mid-engine designs By Charlie Strickland, Strickland Racing n a mid-engine car, whether a Lambo or GT40 mates to the transaxle, all rather complicated except for the replica, or any other exotic design, such as the ange style. is simpler one looks exactly as described, O Chupacabra, you can’t just pull drivetrain parts with a ange on both the axle and transaxle that simply right o the shelf. bolt together. e Porsche/Audi gearboxes popular for these For instance, when you attempt to mate the popular cars all used a ange style to bolt up the inner CV joint, Corvette C5 wheel hub to a Porsche/Audi transaxle or some- including the Porsche/Audi O1E, O16 and O1X boxes. Here’s how the completed mid-engine axle setup looks thing similar, things can get complicated — and expensive. So what if a readily available CV axle could be found A set of custom-made CV axles runs about $1,500 to $2,000 that has both a 27-spline outer joint for the C5 and a ange- with using more affordable, off-the-shelf parts. There’s per pair. On the other hand, there’s an acceptable hub solu- style inner joint? It wouldn’t matter if the bolt patterns on about an inch of play in the CV joint. Note, however, that tion readily available at the local parts store for under $100. the two anges didn’t line up, since an adapter plate could while the outer CV boot might look too close to the springs, Before revealing this a ordable alternative, and the be made much easier than custom axles. that’s because the coil-overs have not been cranked up to somewhat involved procedure to nd it, we should point In addition, some of the machining cost of the plate establish ride height. Once that is done, the spring and its out a few details. To start with, the C5 unit has 27 splines could be justi ed because one of them could then have the perch are well above the boot. where the outer CV axle joint ts. Also, on the other end, ring cut into it that sends the pulses to the Hall e ect sen- there are six major styles of inner CV joints where the axle sor for the speedometer. at ring is a necessary piece, and

reincarnationmag.com | November/December 2016 25 Front and back of the indexer and ABS sensors. The ABS rings on the axles are pressed on and were removed VENDORS to give a CARDONE Industries USA cleaner look. 215/912-3000 www.cardone.com O’Reilly Auto Parts 417/829-5727 www.oreillyauto.com Outside edge Ad on Strickland Racing Inc. of index ring to Pg. 66 940/781-5455 step in axle. www.stricklandracinginc.com

Ad on VDO Instruments Pg. 15 610/289-0488 www.vdo-gauges.com replaced them with four excellent pieces totaling about $440. So now the entire axle assembly is truly “o the shelf.” It doesn’t seem absolutely necessary, but a small “index ring” is CNC-cut in-house. It is made from le over 1/4-inch aluminum plate used on the Chupacabra chassis. e six bolts holding the axle ange to the gearbox ange will index the axle adequately, but both pieces have slight circular Nut supplied with otherwise somewhat high-priced when purchased alone. the Chupacabra. Once they arrived, upon a test t, the Chevy indents, instead of one with the indent and the other with axle also ﬁ ts perfectly. Also, the plate thickness could be designed to accommo- hub and the Lexus CV axle went together like they were a shoulder that goes into it. is index ring goes between date and ne-tune the length of the available axles. made for each other. No more custom nut, and even though them and catches one indent on one side and one on the Armed with these various technical points, I set out for it ran $40 more for the Chevy hubs, it was $150 less for nuts. other, making a more positive index. It also provides a much the local O’Reilly Auto Parts store and spent the whole a er- Now for the next great surprise. When they were mea- better gasket seal surface on both sides, while the old adapter noon with the A-1 Cardone Catalog, looking at every CV sured to get an idea of the adapter plate design, it turned plates had to use a more di cult O-ring to ensure that the axle ever made. First I made a list of every axle with a out that the bolt pattern on the Lexus axle ange is the same seal kept the axle grease inside. 27-spline outer sha , eliminating all that didn’t have a bolt pattern for the Porsche/Audi gearbox ange! Chevy to Economy, durability, availability and simplicity — what’s ange-style inner sha . A er further ignoring the lengths Lexus to Porsche/Audi, who knew? Fortunately, there are not to like? that were nowhere close to reasonable, about 20 axles enough length selections to hit the sweet spot (about 1 1/2 remained and a pattern became clear — all were BMW inches of play) on both sides without needing help from the large-sedan axles, plenty he y, and under $100 each for adaptor plate. new, not rebuilt, axles. Unlike earlier builds, the Chupacabra uses the new GPS Unfortunately, while this setup ended costing about half sensor by VDO for the speedo. Besides the GPS unit sitting that of custom axles, it required a custom-machined nut for just beside the speedo (avoiding the hassle of running sev- a full engagement of the splines. How could it be improved eral di cult wires from the speedo back to the Hall e ect upon? e newer C6 Corvette hub has 30 splines as opposed sensor at the rear axle), there are economic advantages. e to 27. It costs about $20 more because it has an ABS sensor, Hall e ect ring is about $100, and the sensor is another $100, but what axles would t a 30-spline hub, and would they t while the whole GPS system is about $100. Even with a free better? Could there be an even more e cient system that ring built into the adapter plate, the old-tech Hall e ect is costs less? still the same price as the new GPS technology. So I’m not Following another a ernoon at O’Reilly’s for the same sorry to see the plate and ring disappear, and price-wise it process of elimination, 12 axles of various acceptable lengths is a wash with the new GPS, and less wires to run for a high- made the nal cut. ey are all Lexus sedan axles, cost under er-end product.

$100 new, and are again plenty he y. e two possible downsides to eliminating the adapter Index ring in place Because of the ring gear on one side of the transaxle, plate didn’t materialize. Money, time and pieces have been on transaxle. usually one axle is shorter than the other, which was true removed from the build, which is always a good thing. I for the O1 series gearbox. Two axle lengths were selected to started with eight pieces at about $700, which were deemed get the proper rear track width of my mid-engine design, adequate (and already superior to custom axles), and then

26 Front and back of the indexer and ABS sensors. The ABS rings on the axles are pressed on and were removed VENDORS to give a CARDONE Industries USA cleaner look. 215/912-3000 www.cardone.com O’Reilly Auto Parts 417/829-5727 www.oreillyauto.com Outside edge Ad on Strickland Racing Inc. of index ring to Pg. 66 940/781-5455 step in axle. www.stricklandracinginc.com

reincarnationmag.com | November/December 2016 27 Rock West Speedster

hat kind of car do you choose aft er owning a ‘40 Ford and a British MGTC? In the case of Jim Campbell, a replica of W a Porsche 356 Speedster. Why such diverse tastes? Well, he’s piloted private aircraft and ridden many motorcycles, so performance handling is a priority. “I like German cars, particularly the 356, because it’s agile; it goes where you point it,” he says. But it’s not just any 356, as Rock West Rac- ing’s repro improves on the original’s chassis in several signifi cant ways. ROCK STAR First, though, here’s a bit of history on the Speedster. A Rythmic Speedster From Rock West Racing By Steve Temple Photos by Eliot Gormican and Steve Temple

Distinctive details on this Speedster start with a fuel-ﬁ ll in the center of the hood, and chrome moly dual roll bars over the specially recessed convertible top.

28 Rock West Speedster

Distinctive details on this Speedster start with a fuel-ﬁ ll in the center of the hood, and chrome moly dual roll bars over the specially recessed convertible top.

reincarnationmag.com | November/December 2016 29 Rock West Speedster

Porsche Polar Silver paint gives this Speedster a spectacular arctic glow.

Alternative rocker ster that was introduced in 1954.) No surprise, The 356 design dates back to 1948, and by the then, that production of the 356 continued until early 1950s it captured the interest of performance 1965 — even after the replacement Porsche 911 I like German enthusiasts for its spirited handling. A class win debuted in 1963! at LeMans in 1951 further enhanced its appeal as cars, particularly a dual-purpose car that was equally adept on pub- Covering a classic lic roads and competition tracks. As noted at the outset, Rock West Racing not The design of the 356 was dramatically differ- only emulates this iconic car with its RW Speed- the 356, because ent from the heavy Detroit sedans of the era. Peppy ster, but also enhances it with a number of signif- power in a small, lightweight car made it much icant improvements. Rather than using a shortened it’s agile; it goes more tossable and carefree for top-down motor- VW pan, the main foundation consists of welded ing. (While four different versions were offered, 2- by 3-inch steel box tubing with a .125-inch wall where you collectors generally prefer the open-top 356 Speed- thickness, plus additional round tubing to support point it.” Jim Campbell

30 Rock West Speedster

Porsche Polar Silver paint gives this Speedster a spectacular arctic glow.

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Rather than an air-cooled VW Type 1 or a Porsche 911 engine, which are

available choices as well, the mill under the rear hood is a water-cooled 2.5-liter Subaru, ported and polished by Outfront Motorsports.

the rear section of the body. The chassis does include a small portion of an original VW torsion tube stamped with a factory VIN, in order to simplify registering the car for the street. The RW Speedster’s fiberglass body is bonded with the frame in the mold using adhesive and resin, and mechanically fastened as well. The body- to-chassis adhesive is a two-part methacrylate that adheres to both composites and metals, yet has sufficient flexibility to handle stresses from high heat and vibration. Once the body/frame assembly is removed from the mold, an additional bulk- head rear crossmember is added to ensure correct alignment and a proper chassis stance. As for the suspension, instead of an old-school VW beam axle, Rock West installed a modern unit from Eyeball Engineering that has tubular A-arms and coil-over shocks. Bringing up the rear is an independent suspension, fitted with new bushings and bearings. Disc brakes are mounted at all four corners. While potential engine applications ranges from a VW Type 1 to a Porsche 911, Campbell went with a 2.5-liter Subaru from Outfront Motorsports. Since it’s a streetable flat-four, with just a bit of porting and polishing, extra cooling fans weren’t required. It’s backed by a VW-based, Pro Street transaxle from Rancho Performance with a taller VENDORS fourth gear. Armando’s Custom Taking the stage Upholstery 951/487-7130 Since Jim and wife Katherine have just taken www.armandoscustom.com delivery, they haven’t been able to wring out the car on a long road trip, but they did show it off at a recent Concours event in Las Vegas. Spectators Eyeball Engineering 559/222-9755 were actually more interested in this replica than www.eyeballengineering.net the original classic cars on display. That was in part due to custom touches such as Polar Silver paint — a modern Porsche color in line with Rock West’s Outfront Motorsports 714/994-5222 updated design. Other highlights include the fuel- www.outfrontmotorsports.com fill in the center of the hood and chrome moly roll bars. There’s also a custom cockpit treatment from Armando’s Upholstery with a collapsible convert- Rancho Transaxles 800/304-8726 ible top that tucks away neatly, eliminating the www.ranchotransaxles.com bulky look of the original’s setup. All told, this rock star keeps the classic looks, Ad on but brings it forward with some innovative Rock West Racing Pg. 66 619/444-1006 updates. After all, there’s no need to keep playing www.rockwestracing.com the same old tunes when you have some fresh inspiration.

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Rather than an air-cooled VW Type 1 or a Porsche 911 engine, which are

available choices as well, the mill under the rear hood is a water-cooled 2.5-liter Subaru, ported and polished by Outfront Motorsports.

reincarnationmag.com | November/December 2016 33 EVENT REVIEW Mid America’s Corvette Funfest

Living up to its name, this Grand Sport replica built for Jeff Carroll, offers a dramatic contrast with the latest C7 Grand hat a concept! A massive gathering Sport owned by Ed Wilhoit of of Grand Sport Corvettes — mod- Harrison, Arkansas. W els from the early ’60s, to C4 skunk- striped cars, to the latest C7 Stingray. Of course, the prospect of getting an original ’63 Grand Sport to show up is just about nil, considering only ve were ever built and they’re each worth a gazillion bucks. No matter, as several nicely built replicas made the scene, and even took home Celebrity Choice trophies. ose are what we’d highlight in our coverage anyway. In fact, look for them in upcoming issues. In addition, thousands of production Cor- vettes packed the show eld. What draws them there? Every September, Mid America Motor- works hosts one heck of a party for Corvette owners of all stripes. Most of the cars are mod- i ed to one degree or another, as Corvette restoration and customizing components, along Grand with accessories, are the company’s forte. So it’s no surprise that during the four-day event, the Install Dome is packed with cars getting new parts, such as tires, upholstery, exhaust and paint- lm protection. Even more enticing, though, is the aptly named event’s excitement, including everything from expert seminars to collectible Corvettes, from cruising through the countryside to free headliner entertainment. This year, Dennis DeYoung and the Music of STYX rocked the house, making sure everybody was able to AFFAIR “Come Sail Away” to the pleasant farmlands of E n g h a m . By Steve Temple A striking collection of Grand Sports at Note, too, that Mid America is not limited to Corvette enthusiasts, as it also holds a VW Funfest every spring, which includes a wide Photos by Steve Temple and Ed Baumgarten Mid America’s Corvette Funfest assortment of Beetle-based dune buggies. So whatever your preference, Mid America puts on a grand a air for showcasing customized cars.

Corvettes as far as the eye can see on the grassy show ﬁ eld of Mid America Motorworks. EVENT REVIEW Mid America’s Corvette Funfest

Corvettes as far as the eye can see on the grassy show ﬁ eld of Mid America Motorworks.

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Shopping for a Mid Year? These two ’64 models dis- played a big spread in asking prices, from $54K to $80K.

Rocky and Delee Becker’s D&D tribute to the’63 Grand Sport was originally built for actor/comedian Tim Allen of TV’s Home Improvement. Stay tuned for a full feature in an upcoming issue.

Rebecca McCarty’s Just a portion of the skunkfest “Lipstik” blew kisses of C4 Grand Sports on display. from the Jessica Rabbit murals under the hood of a Callaway’s supercharged SC757.

36 EVENT REVIEW Mid America’s Corvette Funfest

Shopping for a Mid Year? These two ’64 models dis- played a big spread in asking prices, from $54K to $80K.

Rocky and Delee Becker’s D&D tribute to the’63 Grand Sport was originally built for actor/comedian Tim Allen of TV’s Home Improvement. Stay tuned for a full feature in an upcoming issue.

Rebecca McCarty’s Just a portion of the skunkfest “Lipstik” blew kisses of C4 Grand Sports on display. from the Jessica Rabbit murals under the hood of a Callaway’s supercharged SC757.

reincarnationmag.com | November/December 2016 37 EVENT REVIEW Mid America’s Corvette Funfest

For those with a taste for classics from ’53 to ‘62, the Solid Axle Corvette Club was out in full force.

Doug Hanner’s Grand Sport from replica builder Mid America in Milan, Illinois, uses a combination of a ’64 frame and a ’68 suspension with disc brakes. The engine is a ’70 LT-1, modiﬁ ed with four DCOE Weber carbs on a cross-ram intake to pump out 425 horses.

Here’s a replica of an original Corvette that never made it off the drawing board, other than as a concept called the Corvair. Blue Flame Restoration is now building remarkably A flag-waver’s Corvette with the accurate reproductions of this Fastback. Coke-bottle curves and gull wings made everybody stand at attention.

38 EVENT REVIEW Mid America’s Corvette Funfest

For those with a taste for classics from ’53 to ‘62, the Solid Axle Corvette Club was out in full force.

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reincarnationmag.com | November/December 2016 41 Iconic Scarab

THE ICONIC A spiritual successor to an ultrarare ’50s race car By Steve Temple Photos by Luke Laggis SCARAB

42 Iconic Scarab

THE ICONIC A spiritual successor to an ultrarare ’50s race car By Steve Temple Photos by Luke Laggis SCARAB

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44 Iconic Scarab

in Castle Rock, Colorado. Before that, Chuck Daigh had driven the Scarab to victory in the 1958 Riv- erside International Grand Prix, beating a eld of international factory teams, including famous driver Phil Hill and the Ferrari team. e Scarab also won the SCCA National Championship in 1958, and two of the cars were sold in 1959, but continued to win races for several years. Revent- low’s car (the only le -hand-drive car) was con- verted for his personal use on the street. By 1962, Reventlow lost interest in competing and shut down his operation, leasing his California facilities to Shelby. All told, Reventlow built eight Scarabs during that brief time: three front-engined Chevy-powered sports cars, three front-engined formula cars, The original Scarab’s curvaceous shape was one rear-engined formula car and one rear-engined penned by a young art sports car. It’s the front-engined Chevy-powered student, Chuck Pelly, and sports car that’s emulated here by Scarab Motor- faithfully reproduced on sports LLC, headed up by Richard Kitzmiller and this aluminum body, Beth Schmidt. formed in Poland. Prior to founding the company, these two were co-workers at the U.S. Treasury Department. While Schmidt admits that she was initially not very familiar with cars, Kitzmiller had a background in racing Sports 2000 cars, restoring 442 Oldsmo- bile muscle cars, and vintage racing in a NASCAR ’85 Ford underbird once owned by Cale Yarbor- ough. He started out as a builder of Shell Valley n ancient Egypt, the scarab beetle Lance Reventlow was a colorful gure, well con- Cobra replicas, and later came across a Scarab was a symbol of rebirth or regener- nected with both celebrities and automotive icons. replica company in Florida. I ation. So it’s tting that the Scarab He was heir to the Woolworth department store e rm’s owner, Roger Feikama, had access sports car from the ’50s has been fortune, much of which he diverted into exotic cars to the Collier Collection’s original #3 Scarab, t- reborn, and now has a spiritual suc- and building the Scarab. In the mid-’50s he became ted with a 283-cubic-inch Chevy V8 stroked to 339 cessor. e historical background of the original friends with actor James Dean, and reportedly had inches, and topped with Hilborn fuel injection, so car is an intriguing story, as is how this particular co ee with him less than an hour before Dean died it delivered 365 hp at 6,000 rpm. ( ese details are reincarnation came to be. behind the wheel of his Porsche 550. important, as we’ll soon see.) He developed a ber- For those not familiar with this ultrarare racer, Reventlow’s Scarab was raced by Cobra creator glass body from that car, which he mounted on a the original was developed by Tom Barnes and Carroll Shelby, who drove it to a win, along with Cobra chassis, a er widening the cockpit a few Dick Troutman for Reventlow Automobiles. Owner a course record, at Continental Divide Raceways inches and adjusting the wheel wells. A portion of the Scarab’s tubular Kitzmiller acquired the molds and tooling, and space frame is visible in the sides set about making a more accurate reproduction. of the aluminum cockpit. It gives you Over a period of nearly two years, he cra ed a TIG- Lines like these never go out of style. welded tubular frame from careful study of pho- What a stunning proﬁ le! tos in old car magazines, among other historical respect for those sources, including race drivers of the Scarab. He and Schmidt also shipped a rough body to Poland guys (who raced so a fabricator who worked on Kirkham’s Cobra bodies could cra a buck to form the nely tuned aluminum body. In order to handle the extreme the Scarab).” forces of hydraulic presses (rather than an English wheel), two more bucks were built out of sturdier Bob Kendall materials. ese were also narrowed back to the original dimensions. e rst car o the production line was bought by Norm Kitzmiller (Dick’s brother), and it later As on the original Scarab, Iconic Scarab this reproduction has an aluminum went to Brighton Motorsports in Arizona, where body painted it was armed with a 350 Chevy, stroked similar to Pearl Blue with the #3 Scarab, but with 383 cubes. e Hilborn white striping. injection, while providing the look of an old-school mechanical setup, is actually an EFI unit. Output is estimated at 420 horses, a substantial increase over the original #3’s output, especially for a 2,200- VENDORS pound car. As such, the new owner, Bob Kendall, nds the BorgWarner acceleration to be brutish — in a good way, of 248/754-9200 course. e character of this reproduction main- www.borgwarner.com tains ’50s-era motoring, running a BorgWarner T10, but is somewhat modernized with a Winters Brighton Motorsports quick-change IRS, Corvette C6 uprights and 480/483-4682 Wilwood four-piston brake calipers. www.brightonmotorsports.com “It doesn’t take much to change direction,” Kendall relates. “It gives you respect for those guys Collier Collection at (who raced the Scarab).” Which means it’s truly a the Revs Institue driver’s car, and you have to be totally involved Bob nds plenty of agreement 239/687-7387 with it — no cupholders, ear buds or texting allowed. with his admiration for the Scarab, www.revsinstitute.org Initially, Bob found the straight gears of the as spectators at car shows are utterly rear end to be a bit noisy, and the 3.84 ratio a bit enthralled by its lithe, sensuous lines. Hilborn Fuel Injection too revvy, so he switched to helical-cut gearing But some are confused by it as well, 949/360-0909 with a 3.43 ratio, which only turns 2,000 rpm at wondering out loud if it’s some dif- www.hilborninjection.com 65 mph, making it smoother on the street. ferent version of a Cobra. ose in Looking back on it now, he feels the original ratio the know, however, go ballistic when Ad on Scarab Motorsports LLC was more fun and in keeping with Scarab’s com- they see it. Pg. 2 913/972-2189 petitive character, so he’ll probably go back to Commenting on those individ- www.scarab-motorsports.com that — a fairly easy swap with the Winters uals involved with the project, “I quick-change. haven’t met anyone associated with Wilwood Engineering What about the Scarab is so compelling? “For the car who isn’t o -the-charts nice,” 805/388-1188 years I’ve admired the look of it. It’s just about the Bob says. “ ey’re all enthusiasts — www.wilwood.com most beautiful car ever built,” he says. “And they it’s like joining an exclusive but happy did such a great job recreating it, making it peri- club. The Scarab makes me smile Winters Performance Products od-correct.” Like Feikama, Bob spent hours por- every time I re it up.” 717/764-9844 This Scarab repro comes from the factory as a roller, and was later ﬁ tted with a ing over the details of the original car in the Collier As it should, considering it’s the www.wintersperformance.com 350 Chevy, stroked to 383 cubes, and topped by an EFI version of Hilborn injection. Collection. spiritual successor to an icon. That’s good for about 420 hp, plenty of power for a 2,200-pound car.

The wheels are 16-inch knock-offs, original style with ﬁ ve kidney-bean holes and an outer polished rim. As on the original Scarab, Iconic Scarab this reproduction has an aluminum went to Brighton Motorsports in Arizona, where body painted it was armed with a 350 Chevy, stroked similar to Pearl Blue with the #3 Scarab, but with 383 cubes. e Hilborn white striping. injection, while providing the look of an old-school mechanical setup, is actually an EFI unit. Output is estimated at 420 horses, a substantial increase over the original #3’s output, especially for a 2,200- VENDORS pound car. As such, the new owner, Bob Kendall, nds the BorgWarner acceleration to be brutish — in a good way, of 248/754-9200 course. e character of this reproduction main- www.borgwarner.com tains ’50s-era motoring, running a BorgWarner T10, but is somewhat modernized with a Winters Brighton Motorsports quick-change IRS, Corvette C6 uprights and 480/483-4682 Wilwood four-piston brake calipers. www.brightonmotorsports.com “It doesn’t take much to change direction,” Kendall relates. “It gives you respect for those guys Collier Collection at (who raced the Scarab).” Which means it’s truly a the Revs Institue driver’s car, and you have to be totally involved Bob nds plenty of agreement 239/687-7387 with it — no cupholders, ear buds or texting allowed. with his admiration for the Scarab, www.revsinstitute.org Initially, Bob found the straight gears of the as spectators at car shows are utterly rear end to be a bit noisy, and the 3.84 ratio a bit enthralled by its lithe, sensuous lines. Hilborn Fuel Injection too revvy, so he switched to helical-cut gearing But some are confused by it as well, 949/360-0909 with a 3.43 ratio, which only turns 2,000 rpm at wondering out loud if it’s some dif- www.hilborninjection.com 65 mph, making it smoother on the street. ferent version of a Cobra. ose in Looking back on it now, he feels the original ratio the know, however, go ballistic when Ad on Scarab Motorsports LLC was more fun and in keeping with Scarab’s com- they see it. Pg. 2 913/972-2189 petitive character, so he’ll probably go back to Commenting on those individ- www.scarab-motorsports.com that — a fairly easy swap with the Winters uals involved with the project, “I quick-change. haven’t met anyone associated with Wilwood Engineering What about the Scarab is so compelling? “For the car who isn’t o -the-charts nice,” 805/388-1188 years I’ve admired the look of it. It’s just about the Bob says. “ ey’re all enthusiasts — www.wilwood.com most beautiful car ever built,” he says. “And they it’s like joining an exclusive but happy did such a great job recreating it, making it peri- club. The Scarab makes me smile Winters Performance Products od-correct.” Like Feikama, Bob spent hours por- every time I re it up.” 717/764-9844 This Scarab repro comes from the factory as a roller, and was later ﬁ tted with a ing over the details of the original car in the Collier As it should, considering it’s the www.wintersperformance.com 350 Chevy, stroked to 383 cubes, and topped by an EFI version of Hilborn injection. Collection. spiritual successor to an icon. That’s good for about 420 hp, plenty of power for a 2,200-pound car.

The wheels are 16-inch knock-offs, original style with ﬁ ve kidney-bean holes and an outer polished rim.

reincarnationmag.com | November/December 2016 47 Would you ever guess that underneath this exotic GT3-style body that there’s actually a much more affordable Porsche Boxster?

Think Outside THE BOXSTER

ome donor cars for replicas and rebod- couple of areas that only appeared on the 911 him the car for a couple of weeks for a custom Get the look without ies are getting a bit long in the tooth, Turbo or GT2 models. For instance, those air- fitting. S so it’s encouraging to see some inge- scoops on each rear wing aren’t seen on a GT3. Porsche offered both standard Boxster models the needed loot of a nuity and innovation in a new plat- Many of the panels are 991-derived (as the and a higher-performance “S” version, which is form. Just ask Roland Smith of ANu current 911 model is known), but they are modi- more powerful and generally sharpened up all- Dimension. He’s been into Porsches for 20-plus fied to suit the purposes of ANu Dimension. around. This means that you’ll find three basic Porsche GT3 years and decided that a Boxster would be the ideal Roland is quick to point out that no parts are engine choices: 2.5-, 2.7- and 3.2-liter. Roland’s donor to use for his GTB conversion, a low-cost interchangeable. donor is an early 2.5-liter version, and despite hav- Story and Photos by Steve Hole look-alike of Porsche’s ultrahigh-performance 911, As a suitable donor for this rebody project, look ing “only” 204 bhp, the acceleration belies that fact. the GT3. for an Mk1 version of the Boxster, known as a 986 The beauty of the Boxster as a donor is that it’s all- What a great idea to turn a low-budget Boxster in Porsche parlance, which was available between Porsche, unlike earlier 914 and 924 models that (the one shown here cost only $2,500) into what 1996-2004, with a facelift in 2002. Roland designed used engines from Audi and Volkswagen. appears to be a car costing in excess of $130K. Sure, his kit around the 986, but reckons that his panels Roland and his business partner, 17-year-old the GTB isn’t an exact replica, as there are a will fit a 2004-and-later 987, as long as you give son, Brandon, have aimed for simplicity with this

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Think Outside THE BOXSTER

reincarnationmag.com | November/December 2016 49 Th at is, unless you know where else to go, which Roland does. For instance, he sourced a set of German TUV-approved 20-inch wheels with a Porsche stud pattern that cost conversion. No grinding or welding is required around $1,200 for a set that look stunning — only unbolting all the Boxster panels with and, well, right. The Boxster rear arches the exception of the doors, which remain as require a bit of “rolling back” to accommo- is, thus negating any need for reskinning. date larger rims, but like the rest of this build, Th e lights all-around are 991-inspired, Roland will actively help you all the way. as are the sill sections, rear quarter windows Th e front wheels require a 10 mm shim, and rear screen, with the Cayman model pro- while at the rear you’ll need a 30 mm hub viding main side windows. Th e roof panel is extender. If you go for the 20-inch wheels, bespoke and single skin, and adds a little you’ll require 235 x 35 tires at the front with extra strength by being interlocked to the 295 x 30 on the rear. top of the windshield frame. Even so, the Th e main GTB kit costs just $7,000 and Boxster was designed as a convertible, so it consists of 19 parts. Once you add the cost inherently has a very stiff structure. of the donor, plus trim and paint, you’re in Th e hood is new, but fi ts to the original the mid-teens, depending on your skill set, hinges, and other specifi c parts include inte- leaving room for some wheeling and deal- rior roof channels, rear quarter internals, ing. (Th at fi gure doesn’t include shipping B-post covers and a rear package shelf. Because costs to the U.S.) Contact ANu Dimension the Boxster is mid-engined, rather than hav- for quotes on panel fi tting and turnkey cars. ing the motor hanging out the rear like the Obviously this pricing is extremely attrac- 911, you get the added benefi t of having two tive when compared to a genuine 911 GT3. I storage areas. also expect that ANu Dimension won’t just Bear in mind, though, that even though settle for the GTB, as there will likely be other you might bag a donor for two grand or less, innovative conversion kits for the Boxster you will still pay Porsche prices for parts. donor joining it in the near future.

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50 Th at is, unless you know where else to go, which Roland does. For instance, he sourced a set of German TUV-approved 20-inch wheels with a Porsche stud pattern that cost conversion. No grinding or welding is required around $1,200 for a set that look stunning — only unbolting all the Boxster panels with and, well, right. The Boxster rear arches the exception of the doors, which remain as require a bit of “rolling back” to accommo- is, thus negating any need for reskinning. date larger rims, but like the rest of this build, Th e lights all-around are 991-inspired, Roland will actively help you all the way. as are the sill sections, rear quarter windows Th e front wheels require a 10 mm shim, and rear screen, with the Cayman model pro- while at the rear you’ll need a 30 mm hub viding main side windows. Th e roof panel is extender. If you go for the 20-inch wheels, bespoke and single skin, and adds a little you’ll require 235 x 35 tires at the front with extra strength by being interlocked to the 295 x 30 on the rear. top of the windshield frame. Even so, the Th e main GTB kit costs just $7,000 and Boxster was designed as a convertible, so it consists of 19 parts. Once you add the cost inherently has a very stiff structure. of the donor, plus trim and paint, you’re in Th e hood is new, but fi ts to the original the mid-teens, depending on your skill set, hinges, and other specifi c parts include inte- leaving room for some wheeling and deal- rior roof channels, rear quarter internals, ing. (Th at fi gure doesn’t include shipping B-post covers and a rear package shelf. Because costs to the U.S.) Contact ANu Dimension the Boxster is mid-engined, rather than hav- for quotes on panel fi tting and turnkey cars. ing the motor hanging out the rear like the Obviously this pricing is extremely attrac- 911, you get the added benefi t of having two tive when compared to a genuine 911 GT3. I storage areas. also expect that ANu Dimension won’t just Bear in mind, though, that even though settle for the GTB, as there will likely be other you might bag a donor for two grand or less, innovative conversion kits for the Boxster Dove Racing, LLC, you will still pay Porsche prices for parts. donor joining it in the near future. U.S. rep for Exo Sports Cars, handles all sorts of high-performance powertrain alternatives: INFO » tR1ke with R1 ANuDimension USA • Turbo Ecoboost, 630/664-8348 Ford SVT, Hayabusa, www.anudimensionusa.com Yamaha R1 and Honda

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reincarnationmag.com | November/December 2016 51 EVENT REVIEW Goodguys West Coast Nationals

Welcome to Pleasantville The Goodguys live up to their n idyllic, nostalgic world was transformed otherwise plain-vanilla fairgrounds. In late August that we plan on featuring in future issues. by a few strange twists in the movie it’s saturated with dazzling shades of metallic, fades We also look for new ways to trick out multi- name with superb showpieces A Pleasantville. Suddenly everything wasn’t and ames lavished on just about any kind of car faceted show cars, and we weren’t disappointed. so perfect anymore, but in a good way, as it went you can imagine. From pre-‘48 rods to ‘50s and So check out the photos and see if there’s at the West Coast Nationals from black-and-white normalcy to a multicolored ‘60s kustoms, from Cobras to Corvettes, classic something you can use on your personal project. reality with vibrant hues. trucks to modernized Mopars. You name it, you’ll And once done, be sure not to miss out on adding So too in Pleasanton, California, when the nd it there, and then some. Which is why we your own dash of color to Pleasanton. By Steve Temple Photos by Steve Temple Goodguys West Coast Nationals takes place at an attend, as we came across several promising cars EVENT REVIEW Goodguys West Coast Nationals

reincarnationmag.com | November/December 2016 53 EVENT REVIEW Goodguys West Coast Nationals Bob Dron’s lowered and smoothed ’49 Ford drew all sorts of onlookers.

Now here’s a high-fl yin’ one-off, the Daedalus, named after a fi gure in Greek mythology who made his own wings. Inspired by European sports cars of the ‘50s, this aluminum-bodied creation was handcrafted by Kris Heil. It rolls on a modifi ed Corvette C4 suspension and is powered by a 302c GMC inline six. We defi nitely plan to capture this one before it fl ies away.

East Bay Speed & Custom’s Camaro has a clever touch: bare-metal stripe wrapping around the nose.

Diversity is the order of the day at Pleasanton.

54 EVENT REVIEW Goodguys West Coast Nationals Bob Dron’s lowered and smoothed ’49 Ford drew all sorts of onlookers.

East Bay Speed & Custom’s Camaro has a clever touch: bare-metal stripe wrapping around the nose.

Diversity is the order of the day at Pleasanton.

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Sleek and stylish, this ’34 Ford has a subtle graphic treatment on the skirt area.

Got horsepower? This crazy ride Open wide sideways to check out Talk about rare, this ’30 REO Speedwagon, called looks just about impossible to drive, this 800hp 572ci Hemi, in a ’70 Cuda the Flying Cloud, is the only one left in the world, but the workmanship is insanely good. convertible built by Henry’s Hot Rods. carefully preserved by Full Circle Restoration.

Is that a rod with a bike in the backseat,

or a chopper with a rod underneath?

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Sleek and stylish, this ’34 Ford has a subtle graphic treatment on the skirt area.

Is that a rod with a bike in the backseat,

or a chopper with a rod underneath?

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Brian George’s ’31 Ford roadster, built and painted Bomber seats and a big Hot licks on a Midnight Blue by Roseville Rod & Custom, features a blower in a bombin’ street rod. lead sled heat up blown Flathead V8 with an Ardun OHV conversion. the show entrance. EVENT REVIEW Goodguys West Coast Nationals

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The QuadraDeuce, said to be the world’s ﬁ rst AWD ’32 Ford roadster, is a world-famous rod and was recently updated by Campbell Auto Restoration. We plan to revisit this radical ride in the near future.

Mark Yagelo of Roush Engines ﬁ tted one of the company’s 427 strokers in his Superformance Cobra replica.

The Lincoln Zephyr became a breath of fresh air in the street rod scene after the debut of Scrape, built by Terry Cook of Deco Rides. This ’39 model has a 6-inch chopped and channeled body, beautifully ﬁ nished in a Cinnamon Candy Flake and cream-colored two-tone paint treatment. Underneath those ﬂ owing lines is a Chevy LS2. The car now resides in the Blackhawk Museum.

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Mark Yagelo of Roush Engines ﬁ tted one of the company’s 427 strokers in his Superformance Cobra replica.

LCS_Raffle_8th_PageAd_2017.qxp_Layout 1 10/17/16 10:59 AM Page 1 The Lincoln Zephyr became a breath of fresh air in the street rod scene after the debut of Scrape, built by Terry Cook of Deco Rides. This ’39 model has a 6-inch chopped and channeled body, beautifully ﬁ nished in a Cinnamon Candy Flake and cream-colored two-tone paint treatment. Underneath those ﬂ owing lines is a Chevy LS2. The car now resides in the Blackhawk Museum. Drawing to be held June 24, Win This Beauty! 2017 at the London Cobra Show. Need not be present to win. MKIII Powered by

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REINCARNATION Forgeline GA3C Rims Win a Cobra! Looking for an aggressive street performance wheel with race-bred styling? Based on the GA1R mono- The London Cobra Show’s new motto is “The Power of London,” a fitting block competition wheel, the GA3C from Forgeline features I-beam spokes on a three-piece concave rim. expression considering all the V8s that rumble through town every spring for Created in response to input from pro touring competitors, the muscular design is also available in a shal- the Ohio Cobra Club’s annual charity fundraiser to help find a cure for cystic low concave for a staggered fitment. The flat, reverse-lip design is engineered with generous brake caliper fibrosis. As in years past, a Cobra is being raffled off — this year a Superformance clearance, and crafted from forged 6061-T6 aluminum with heat-treated rim shells and stainless steel ARP MKIII licensed by Carroll Shelby. Under the hood is a Roush 427 SR engine that fasteners. These fasteners can be ordered as either exposed through-bolts or hidden bolts with Heli-coil delivers 515 horses, backed by a Tremec TKO 600 Road Race five-speed trans- inserts. Available from 18- to 21-inch diameters, the GA3C includes a standard aluminum center cap and mission and ZF limited-slip differential (3.45-1 ratio). Raffle tickets are $20 each, is fully customizable in fitment and finish, including center lock applications. and the drawing for the Cobra will be held on June 24, 2017. 800/886-0093 | www.forgeline.com. www.ohiocobraclub.com

Ringbrothers new builds Scarab Motorsports Meister Brauser MKII Ringbrothers is debuting three new builds. The first, built for Wes Rydell and his wife, While this issue’s cover feature highlights a reproduction of Vivian, is a 1948 Cadillac Series V fastback named “Madam V.” Ringbrothers custom- the legendary Scarab, it’s a high-performance street version, and ized the 1948 Cadillac’s steel body and used two brand-new 2016 ATS-V Cadillacs to cre- the original was really built for competition. And compete it did, ate a one-of-a-kind Cadillac that melds vintage with modern. The second is the “G-Code,” especially when driven by Augie Pabst, Jr. In 1959, the Peter Hand only the second 1969 Camaro the Rings have built. Equipped with a Wegner Whipple Brewing Co. acquired two Scarabs, and hired Pabst to drive one supercharged LS3 under of them. He went on to win the United States Auto Club’s National the hood, this Camaro is Road Racing Championship handily in 1959, and became national the fastest and most pow- champion in the Sports Car Club of America’s B-Modified Class, erful Chevy crafted by the among other racing achievements. Rings. They took the As a tribute to this epic era of competition, Scarab Motor- familiar lines of the sec- sports is building a series of limited-edition Meister Brauser MKII ond-generation Camaro reproductions, outfitted just like the original as it was raced by and thoroughly reworked the Meister Brauser race team in the late ’50s and early ’60s. It has original-style drum brakes, a de Dion rear suspension, magnesium wheels with Dow 7 them. While Ringbroth- coating, custom brass radiator, correct 339-cubic-inch Chevy engine with Lehman front-drive unit, and many other original components sourced and/or ers has built a stable full recreated specifically for this car. The series is limited to a total of 20 cars, of which 18 are still available. The Meister Brauser shown here is being offered of fastback Mustangs at $375,000 by Integrace Motors, the U.S. distributor for both the standard and limited-edition Scarabs. (note the feature on the Espionage, Page 16), they had yet to take on a convertible, until In addition, Scarab Motorsports is producing limited editions representing the first left-hand-drive RAI Scarab MKI as built by Reventlow now. The 1965 wide-body Mustang convertible “Ballistic” is powered by a supercharged Automobiles Inc., and the right-hand-drive Nickey Chevrolet Scarab MKII as produced by the Nickey Chevrolet group of Chicago. 5.8-liter Ford V8 engine from a late-model GT500. 913/972-2189 | www.scarab-motorsports.com | www.integracemotors.com 608/588-7399 | www.ringbrothers.com

Vortex V2 Cobra Replica prominent in country video Former Jaguar designer Chris Greville-Smith has been refin- Country artist Lucas Hoge’s latest release “Boom Boom” is the soundtrack for a ing his competition-grade Vortex V2, using extensive devel- video featuring a ride down memory lane in a Cobra replica. The video for the opment with a Ford EcoBoost engine to deliver as much as upbeat love song was directed by Stokes Nielson and shot in Las Vegas, and 400 bhp/ton, and as an alternative to the Lotus 7 Type. He Tennessee. It portrays all the moments of Hoge’s relationship leading up to him cites other advantages such as more cockpit and pedal space, meeting his girlfriend dressed in a tuxedo, driving the classic Cobra. The video a stiffer and stronger chassis, more weight over the driven ends with a cliffhanger, with Hoge reaching into his pocket and pulling out a wheels, good ground clearance, and better aerodynamics with diamond ring. edgy, contemporary styling. His firm is looking for an agent www.lucashoge.com in the U.S., and is considering EV applications as well. www.vortex-auto.com

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