New Owner!!!!!

[redss454]

So I just pulled the trigger on a deal that I found on a semi-finished Streetbeast kit. I've been tossing it around, but finally forced myself to make a decision. I haven't gotten all the details worked out yet, but I just verbally committed to it

I have some big plans for the completion of the car. Can't wait to get it here and get started. Should make a nice little cousin to the Chevelle. The hardest part is the waiting, right guys?

So I just figured I'd share my excitement with some people whod understand.

Chris

[patrickt]

Very cool. Can you post any pics?

[52chevyred]

The hard part will be deciding what engine, transmission, etc. and getting it from "semi-finished" to finished.

I have had my SB for a year and a half and all I have done so far is making it a rolling chassis. I just haven't had time to work with it.

Good Luck!

[redss454]

Thanks guys. No pics yet. I'm buying the kit sight unseen (although I've been talking to the guy for well over 3 weeks). He should be sending me some in the next few days.

52Chevy, how do you like your SB? I can't wait to start the work on her. Its coming as a rolling chassis, but I'm going to tear it all back down, make sure it's all done right and probably change a few things, then put it back together.

And the motor/trans combo is the easy part. It's going to have either a 427 or 454" Big Block Chevy with a procharger just for giggles. I know, I know...I have them laying around the yard anyways. Plus, the car has the motor mounts for a Chevy mill so it works out. Going to get, most likely, a TKO-600 6 speed and it has the 9" rear already.

[bil1024]

Have you done a search on Street Beasts ? Buyer beware, hope it was a killer deal. Make sure all the parts are there, just an FYI

[rustyBob]

if you are dealing with a private owner of this partialy finished kit check to make sure all parts are present,if you are dealing with the manufacturer of the kit i have heard that story before about a partialy finished kit for a reduced price BEWARE i know a guy who waited 4 mounths and all he got was excuses about how they were so busy,IF you havent given them a deposit yet try contacting thunder chassic in Colorado, they put out a dead on copy of the Midstates car and they are better than any thing else on the market

[redss454]

I have done a search on SB's, and most of what I read is negative towards the company itself. The car does have all the parts with it (I have verified that). And the deal was good enough that I would have been stupid if i hadn't taken it.

[Clois Harlan]

Chris,

I am glad you have joined our little club of adrenaline junkies. I think your beast will become a big part of your life. Keep us up to date on your progress and as usual we will alway's be here to help when you get into a bind. Welcome aboard.

Clois Harlan

[redss454]

I just talked to the guy in Georgia it is Sat morning 11;24 am, wooopeee.
it is on the trailer and should be here some time on Sunday.
I don't know what else to say but WOOOOPEEEEE.
I will up date with pics asap. Jim and Chris.
the build team

[redss454]

Ok we got the kit and everything was there, Here are a few pics.
thanks to 52chevyred for the emails.we are well into the build.big block chevy installed. tremec 5 speed almost ready to go in.I even got the mfg to send me the interior kit.
the body is smooth and looks great.no mold lines. I know there are a million thing to do and very little time to do them,baseball season is here and my partner in the build is a college ball player
of course my partner is my son. I will update as we progress.Jim
with all the SB builders here why arent there more posts in this.
we should get together and help each other out. so

[Silverback51]

Where are the pictures?