What began as a father and son project for Mark Staton and father Greg has changed course from a street rod build to a 7.50 Index racer. Early in 2009 Mark and Greg wanted to build a car together, but they were unsure of the direction of the project. Mark was more interested racing but his father wanted more of a street rod. At first they had little luck in finding suitable car, finding several that were too expensive too cut up, and frankly, a lot of junk.
Gary also travels through Hillsborough to Pasco County for work and noticed a new shop out on 301 going up. Turns out it was Pro-Fab Performance and one day he stopped and talked to Dave Piercy, partner of Matt LaRue in the venture. After talking with Dave and Matt about the car they scrapped the idea of swapping the original motor and transmission for a stock 302/C4 combo and decided to build something with a little more power.
I had seen the car at Pro-Fab while there for another shoot with a mock up short block installed earlier this year, eventually I would meet Mark at the track where I found he was also a member of Yellow Bullet, where he posted this build thread. At this point the roll bar is finished as well as the engine but there is quite a bit of work left to do. It will be turn key when the Staton’s pick it up.
- The father and son team plan to race locally and with the ORTC in the 7.50 index class at first, then down the road step up to 6.50 and beyond as funds and fun allow. I like to see new families come into the sport, it’s a good way to send quality time together, the fact they chose this unique old school car makes it all the better.
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