Jones finally said “to hell with it,” continuing, “I was away one day and JJ sent me a picture and said ‘here you go’ — the entire chassis cut clean out of the car and laying in a pile on the floor.
When shop time permits — often after-hours or on weekends — Jones and company put in work on the car, constructing a modern Pro Stock-style chassis under the original ’69 body, roof, and steel doors with all of the latest parts and pieces. Jones procured a 565-inch big-block and a Liberty five-speed with a McLeod clutch to power it. “I’m lucky that my guys in the shop really want to see this project through … they all have a hand in rebuilding this old girl,” Jones adds.
Jones intends to run with the Ozark Mountain Super Shifters series near his home in Illinois — a series he says “guys have a lot of fun … it’s a great organization with a good group of guys.”
