1970 GS Stage 1 / Frame Off Restoration
Our next project will be a 1970 GS Stage 1
that will be built for the street as well as the strip.
Motor Trend Magazine tested these cars back in 1970
and back then they ran a 13.38 @ 105 MPH.
That quarter mile time placed the 1970 Stage 1 GS as one
of the quickest American Production cars ever built.
Since then Greg Gessler and Jim Rodgers have ran
10 Second quarter mile times in Stock Appearing trim.
We hope to join that elite group. Stay tuned.
It should be fun!
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The shell shown here at
Autokraft Racecars & Restorations. |
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A rust free Shell was
located for this project. |
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Also visible in this picture
are the 6 holes that were cut allowing the |
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The Cro Moly Roll Cage was
fitted but will not be welded in until the body is |
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| Above Photo shows the Pads that Autokraft fabbed up to mount the Roll Cage to. |
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Picture above shows a Cro
Moly Crossmember. |
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| This photo shows the custom
made motor mounts. These mounts are lighter than the factory mounts and allowed us to move the motor back a bit more for better 60 ft times. The engine mounts are also custom and utilize polyurethane rather than rubber like the factory ones. |
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Picture above shows a Cro
Moly Drive Shaft Loop |
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| This photo shows the bottom
half of the driveshaft loop removed. It simply unbolts for easy installation and removal of the Drive Shaft. |
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Front & Rear Aluminum
Bumper Brackets were made to help reduce overall weight. |
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Picture above shows the Cro
Moly anti roll kit that was installed. |
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| This photo shows the arms
hanging down prior to welding to the rear end housing. This kit can be unhooked within a minute if racing at an event that doesn't allow traction aids. |
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| Another shot of the Anti Roll
Kit. The addition of this kit will really improve overall traction and also stiffen the chassis. |
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A 12 Bolt Rear End was
purchased from Moser Enterprises. |
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| The factory control arms were
blasted and beefed up prior to powder coating. We chose to utilize these simply because they're "Stock" and even after beefing them up they're lighter than the aftermarket pieces. Polyurethane bushings will also be installed. |
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| Autokraft re-welded key areas
on the factory frame to help strengthen it some more. The Rear Control Arm Mounts are shown here. |
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Parts prior to paint work |
More Pictures on Page 2
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