66 Chevelle - New Beginnings

[tommycomfort]

Alright, most of you know that we have a soft spot for Chevelle's, especially 64-67's. Well, it's a long story, but about nine years ago we met Andy (central Ohio) though our similar love for all things Chevelle. Andy is a great guy with excellent mechanical abilities and knowledge, but at the end of the day he just doesn't have the time to devote to his fleet of cars. So, that's where the Farrington family comes into play. I would never downplay the amount of stuff we have going at our place, but we do have a bit more time to devote to the cars. Long story short, last winter we put together a fairly stock chassis for a 66 SuperSport he's working on. Then when we upgraded our 66 suspension last summer Andy showed interest in buying all the parts that were coming off. We don't officially run a business (yet), but we presented him with a few different plans, he selected one then we agreed on a fair hourly wage (along with him buying our take off parts). Andy and his Dad came over earlier in the week to drop it off so it is time to start wrenching! Our plan will be to have it done and sorted out with time for Andy to get comfortable with it before Goodguys Columbus.

This is what's we have to work with:
It's a basically stock lemonwood 66 Malibu with a 283, powerglide, drum brakes and ten bolt posi.


The original chassis is coming out and going into storage (Andy has more purist in him than we do) and we will be swapping in a 66
El Camino/Convertible frame that has already been blasted and painted.

Here's a list of some of the goodies that will be going into the build:
ATS/AFX spindles and steering arms
SPC upper A-arms
Global West Lower A-arms
C5 front brakes
C4 rear brakes
ridetech front Musclebar
1965 Chevy 12 bolt posi with 3.73:1 gears
UMI rear anti-swaybar
UMI upper and lower trailing arms
Right Stuff stainless fuel and brake lines
All new American made centerlink, idler arm and tie rods
Jeep Grand Cherokee steering box
Very healthy 406 small blockTH350 trans
The 17x9.5" Vintage Wheel Works wheels that were originally on our 66 (285 rear and 255 front)
DSE front and rear coilovers

Once all that's done, we'll bring the Malibu over and swap the body onto the new chassis.

[csouth]

After seeing that beauty of yours, its no surprise he would try to convice you to put the "touch" on his... Nice list of goodies, I'm sure he'll be satisfied with the results.

[Yelcamino]

That's cool Tom! How long before you quit the firefighting gig so you have even more car time?

[tommycomfort]

After seeing that beauty of yours, its no surprise he would try to convice you to put the "touch" on his... Nice list of goodies, I'm sure he'll be satisfied with the results.

Thanks for the compliment Chris! We'll do everything in our power to make it fun to drive.

[tommycomfort]

That's cool Tom! How long before you quit the firefighting gig so you have even more car time?

Well Herb, I can't let that gig go for a while, but before long my time in the National Guard will come to an end. That will lead to a lot more time, but less project and event money. Tough trade off for sure!

[musclecarmatt]

sweeet deal Tom....looking forward to this build!

[Bad94]

Tom when can i drop my car off and let you, deb and sam finish it?

That's cool Tom! How long before you quit the firefighting gig so you have even more car time?

Well Herb, I can't let that gig go for a while, but before long my time in the National Guard will come to an end. That will lead to a lot more time, but less project and event money. Tough trade off for sure!

Either we need to pick up and move to Indy or you need to move to Cincy.

Looks like a really clean car.

[analyte]

Love the color!!!

[Yelcamino]

Well Herb, I can't let that gig go for a while, but before long my time in the National Guard will come to an end. That will lead to a lot more time, but less project and event money. Tough trade off for sure!

You wanna talk about time coming to an end... I only have 118 days to go! My palms get sweaty just thinking about it!

[coolwelder62]

Tom,Very Cool.

[tommycomfort]

Tom when can i drop my car off and let you, deb and sam finish it?
Either we need to pick up and move to Indy or you need to move to Cincy. Looks like a really clean car.

Bring it up Dan, but Deb, Sam and I are really busy so you'll have to let Kaytlin work on it. ;-)

Love the color!!!

Hey Kerry, it's one of my favorite colors too! I can't wait to see what it looks like with the VWW 17's and a bit lower.

[tommycomfort]

You wanna talk about time coming to an end... I only have 118 days to go! My palms get sweaty just thinking about it!

I can only imagine how you must feel. Are we going to see you at any events this summer?

Tom,Very Cool.

Thanks Scott!

[Rx4aP-Tchevelle]

That car has been part of my family for a long while now and it is time for a "New Beginning". I look forward to enjoying another facet of the Chevelle hobby with this build and I can't wait for some seat time later this summer. I have a bunch to learn, but I am confident that the Farrington's are great teachers. I hope you, Deb, and the Saminator enjoy the Malibu these next few months as much as I plan to do so later on. I have met many great people thru the hobby, since my introduction by my dad at a very young age, but I have never met a finer bunch than you and your family. Thank you for helping see this project thru, but most importantly thank you for your friendship.

[67MAL]

It will be very interesting to see the "before" and "after" pics of this transformation.

[Yelcamino]

I can only imagine how you must feel. Are we going to see you at any events this summer?

That's a tough question to answer Tom. Right now I'd have to say maybe RTTH, but there's always hope we can get to one or two others.

[johnny68]

you doing this is great Tom before long youll be the man to go to for everyones chevelle needs , good job bud
john

[tommycomfort]

That car has been part of my family for a long while now and it is time for a "New Beginning". I look forward to enjoying another facet of the Chevelle hobby with this build and I can't wait for some seat time later this summer. I have a bunch to learn, but I am confident that the Farrington's are great teachers. I hope you, Deb, and the Saminator enjoy the Malibu these next few months as much as I plan to do so later on. I have met many great people thru the hobby, since my introduction by my dad at a very young age, but I have never met a finer bunch than you and your family. Thank you for helping see this project thru, but most importantly thank you for your friendship.

Thanks for your kind words Andy, the friendship is the most important thing we've got going! We'll sort the car out and make it a much safer and enjoyable ride all while cautiously spending your hard earned money.

[tommycomfort]

you doing this is great Tom before long youll be the man to go to for everyones chevelle needs , good job bud
john

Thanks John,
Taking eight years to build our 66 and buying countless parts cars has definitely given us an edge with the A-bodies.

[tommycomfort]

Look what the UPS man brought on Friday. Same thing we have on our 66, but still fun to play with the new ones for a while...

[Rx4aP-Tchevelle]

Hey Tom, think we should paint those dove gray so they look factory?
After all I am the "purist".