Well folks I have been working with Bryan Anderson and Barry McGill to put together a killer Daytona Coupe offering from B&B. Most of you know that B&B's stuff is well engineered and places safety above all other considerations. B&B has developed two new Coupe offerings for the public. The first is a street version and incorporates all the great attributes of the B&B Manufacturing Cobra Replica and the pricing will come in well below $20,000.00. The second version (which I am extremely excited about because it is rolling out at this years Run N Gun" is called the "Harlan Competition Series Coupe" .
The Harlan Competition Series has a completely unique frame that has taken into consideration Bump Steer, Ackerman, ease of adjustment, and premium brakes and shocks. I told them what I wanted in a competition suspension and frame the B&B guys (Bryan and Barry) took my ideas to a race team and had the frame completely redesigned while keeping the original concept of the Daytona Coupe in tact.
Big brakes, adjustable coil over’s with adjustable shock dampener’s on all four corners, race engineered front and rear adjustable anti-sway bars, panhard bar and yes we went with a 9" rear end because frankly, most of the tracks we go to are very smooth and the need for IRS just adds more problems and diminishes strength. Tie down and toe hooks (for loading convenience). Inside the cockpit is a six point roll cage with welded seat belt tabs. Taller bolstered race inspired seats. Set up for Pin Drive Wheels. Standard complement of gauges plus an “
Oil Temperature Gauge” that can include a transmission temp by utilizing a toggle switch. A Big custom Aluminum Radiator, Three master cylinders with a brake bias adjuster within reach of the driver, quick release steering wheel and more. The frame will be rigid and completely balanced for ideal adjustability. Also, you won’t have to spend days looking for and fixing those air leaks originating in the firewall and around the doors because the air and fumes from the engine will not leat into the cockpit . Panels that fit and maintain their intended shape plus doors that incorporate a brace for additional side impact protection.
The idea here is to bring some 21st century technology into a classic such as the 1963 Daytona Coupe. Although the "Harlan Competition Series" will be well suited for any road course or drag strip it will have some very adjustable street manners and can incorporate AC, Heater, and sound or navigation system. Anything you can imagine can be done but the basic price starts at a price that is within the budgets of most households. The base Price for The Harlan Competition Series will start below $24,000.00 and that is as described above. Your add on options may include air conditioning, additional dash electronics (radio, navigation, dedicated additional gauges), a fire suppressant system, powder coating or ceramic coated headers and side pipes. If you’re at Run N Gun this year drop by the B&B display and check out the new B&B Mfg special edition “Harlan Competition Series Coupe”. All this and some really neat badges plus each coupe will carry it’s own number in the series.
Check out the B&B Manufacturing display at this years Run N Gun October 8-11, 2008 at Gateway International Raceway located just east of the St. Louis Arch.
Find me and I will be glad to tell you more or better yet talk to Bryan Anderson or Barry McGill at the B&B Display during this years Run N Gun Nationals.
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Clois Harlan