1964 GTO Custom - Birth Rite

Suspension Rear
Springs	Hyperco 300-lb rate
Control Arms	Custom lower control arms
Stabilizer Bar	0.875-in
Shocks	Aldan Eagle double-adjustable coilovers
Other Features	Custom fully adjustable Watts link
	and adjustable upper third link
	for setting pinion angle, both made by owner

Chassis
Design	Built by owner
Tubing Specs	1.75-in DOM 0.090 tubing NASCAR spec
Cage Specs	Designed by owner for chassis rigidity and safety

The Rest
Safety Mods	11-lb Lifeline Halon fire suppression system,
	22-gal fuel cell, battery cut-off switch,
	driveshaft loop built into the frame, Lakewood shattershield
	modified by owner, Polycarbonate Lexan windows
	by Shields 1/4-in front and 1/8-in rear
Major Awards	Nominated in Top 10 cars of the year
Major Awards	in Hot Rod magazine 2006
Top Speed	180 mph
Best Lap Time/Racetrack	Still working on it,
Best Lap Time/Racetrack	I get better and faster every lap

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