J. B. Granger, '66 Mid Engine V8 Monza - Cumming, Georgia
“FnNader”
1966 Corvair Monza
Owners: Brad & Terri Granger
Builder: Smokie Ingram, Classical Gas & Hot Rods Restoration, Cumming, GA.
Painter: Rusty, Grindle, Rusty’s Rod Shop, Gainesville, GA. Paint 2016 Corvette Long Beach Metallic Red
Engine: Mid-Engine placed LS2, built by John Tucker, Southern Performance Systems, Norcross, GA. Mechanics, Scott & Shane, Chequered Flag Automotive, Alpharetta, GA. Best gremlin chasers and racers too!
Transmission: Built by Ian Kirkland, Mendeola Transaxle, Inc., 5 speed with 411 final gear. Clutch: Centerforce, duel dyad
Suspension: Custom Tubular Frame, C-5 control arms, JRI Shocks, Pac Springs. Set up by Ultimate Performance.
Radiator: Custom Fabricated by Jim Walker, AutoRad Radiators
Wheels/Tires, Brakes: Forgeline Rear 18”x12”, Front 18”x 9” with BFG Rival S Tires and Pro+ 14” Baer Brakes
Wiring: Completed by Michael Manning, American AutoWire and…special thank you to Neil at Classical Gas for all the detail. Vintage Air Mini Gen IV.
Interior: Custom buckets, door panels, by Pirkle Upholstery, Cumming, GA. Gauges are SpeedHut; Flaming River steering column; Budnik steering wheel; shifter/ring provided by Brian Finch. DEI, Inc. sound deadening material
1966 Corvair Monza
Owners: Brad & Terri Granger
Builder: Smokie Ingram, Classical Gas & Hot Rods Restoration, Cumming, GA.
Painter: Rusty, Grindle, Rusty’s Rod Shop, Gainesville, GA. Paint 2016 Corvette Long Beach Metallic Red
Engine: Mid-Engine placed LS2, built by John Tucker, Southern Performance Systems, Norcross, GA. Mechanics, Scott & Shane, Chequered Flag Automotive, Alpharetta, GA. Best gremlin chasers and racers too!
Transmission: Built by Ian Kirkland, Mendeola Transaxle, Inc., 5 speed with 411 final gear. Clutch: Centerforce, duel dyad
Suspension: Custom Tubular Frame, C-5 control arms, JRI Shocks, Pac Springs. Set up by Ultimate Performance.
Radiator: Custom Fabricated by Jim Walker, AutoRad Radiators
Wheels/Tires, Brakes: Forgeline Rear 18”x12”, Front 18”x 9” with BFG Rival S Tires and Pro+ 14” Baer Brakes
Wiring: Completed by Michael Manning, American AutoWire and…special thank you to Neil at Classical Gas for all the detail. Vintage Air Mini Gen IV.
Interior: Custom buckets, door panels, by Pirkle Upholstery, Cumming, GA. Gauges are SpeedHut; Flaming River steering column; Budnik steering wheel; shifter/ring provided by Brian Finch. DEI, Inc. sound deadening material
Body Modifications:
Hatchback fabricated by Clay Fowler…it can be done, (RIP) Thank you, Clay!
All Metal Hood, fabricated by Smokie & Kenny, Classical Gas
Tucked Bumpers
Drip rails removed
Wheel wells enlarged to accept 18” wheels
Full cage with aluminum interior panels to hide cage
Windshield and rear glass flush mounted
Lower valence customized to mimic 69 Camaro running lights
Custom grille to flow air to AutoRad Radiator
Original blinkers transformed to air ducts
Door handles changes to “68” Grand Prix
Mirrors, Billet Rides
Custom exhaust coated by Jet Hot with Magnaflow mufflers
Seat brackets lowered 3/4” and shifted back 4”
Fire suppression system with 5 point belts
LED tail lights, and reverse lights…Thank You Little John, Crew Chief
Hatchback fabricated by Clay Fowler…it can be done, (RIP) Thank you, Clay!
All Metal Hood, fabricated by Smokie & Kenny, Classical Gas
Tucked Bumpers
Drip rails removed
Wheel wells enlarged to accept 18” wheels
Full cage with aluminum interior panels to hide cage
Windshield and rear glass flush mounted
Lower valence customized to mimic 69 Camaro running lights
Custom grille to flow air to AutoRad Radiator
Original blinkers transformed to air ducts
Door handles changes to “68” Grand Prix
Mirrors, Billet Rides
Custom exhaust coated by Jet Hot with Magnaflow mufflers
Seat brackets lowered 3/4” and shifted back 4”
Fire suppression system with 5 point belts
LED tail lights, and reverse lights…Thank You Little John, Crew Chief