1971 318 build

Syleng1 that's well said. I think the motivation for my son is him wanting a car that would rival my big block duster and my wifes srt8 challenger. Lol. I think the challenger while an impressive car, is a heavy one compared to his valiant. And the big block duster, while a big engine in a light gutted out car isnt a fire breathing engine. It's just a mild build in a light car. So I think your right, put together a well built, but reliable street car that can dominate most cars when the opportunity comes but still be a summer driver. Definitely a wise old racer your friend was. Thanks.