1965 Chevelle build

[steveZL]

Looking Good !! Who did you get the exhaust ?

Thanks... I went with Flowmaster's stainless steel American thunder kit with the Scavenger Elite series stainless headers. Also adding a G-Force crossmember to ensure good clearance for the dual exhaust.

[steveZL]

Parts are finally starting to arrive and I started some disassembly so I can clean and refinish parts... Nice to have the blast cabinet and powdercoating system at the shop!

Merry Christmas everyone!

[tommycomfort]

Great Chevelle! Sorry I didn't run across your thread sooner, but we are running the complete DSE stage three kit on our 66 Chevelle and also my wife's Chevelle wagon. Great stuff! Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Yea that Blast cabinet will get a lot of use before you are done . Keep working hard !

[steveZL]

Great Chevelle! Sorry I didn't run across your thread sooner, but we are running the complete DSE stage three kit on our 66 Chevelle and also my wife's Chevelle wagon. Great stuff! Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

Thanks Tom... I picked up this project early this past summer and just now starting the disassembly fir the DSE suspension, rear axle, brakes, etc. I have the stage 3 kit ordered and should be arriving just after the new year. I've seen your thread on your 66...nice car and good luck with the new front clip upgrade

Merry Xmas!
Steve

[steveZL]

Disassembly has begun...anyone need some 50 year old crusty drum brakes and worn out suspension?!!

[steveZL]

Good day in the garage!... All the original front susp, brakes and steering are off the chassis!

[Yelcamino]

Nice Chevelle project!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Looks good!

[Motown 454]

The engine compartment look in really good shape. What powder coat gun are you using? I just picked up a blast cabinet and have a harbor freight powder coat kit but I haven't tried either yet.

[steveZL]

Thanks... Ive been slowly picking away at refinishing everything in the engine bay.
At my shop we have the Eastwood powdercoating gun and it works good.
Check out Prismatic Powders for endless powder options http://www.prismaticpowders.com

[steveZL]

Old rear axle and suspension is out...now to start prepping for the new Moser 9" and DSE speed 3 kit

[steveZL]

Here some pics from over the summer...before the major work I was working on cleaning up the engine bay and installing Vintage air and front runner

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Steve that's is some nice parts you have there . Can't wait to see more .

Also love the fact you are keeping the SBC .

[steveZL]

I've been really busy the last month so the car took a back burner but the new wheels have finally arrived from Budnik...here's some pics of the initial mock up on the car. I went with Budnik Pivot with full Charcoal coating. 18 x 8 front, 18 x 9 rear.

Now I just need the suspension and brakes to show up so I can actually use the wheels

[64G-lark]

Nice looking Chevelle. I have DSE front and rear control arms on my 64'. I haven't made it to coil overs yet.

[steveZL]

Nice looking Chevelle. I have DSE front and rear control arms on my 64'. I haven't made it to coil overs yet.

Thanks Mark...I'm waiting for my DSE suspension to arrive. I'm going with the Speed 3 kit with coil overs. How do you like the car with their suspension?

[1965_SS]

Rims look nice!
Did you keep the 9" the stock width?
Can't wait to see it with the Detroit Speed setup on.

[steveZL]

Rims look nice!
Did you keep the 9" the stock width?
Can't wait to see it with the Detroit Speed setup on.

Thanks Todd...wheels are always the most difficult decision and can make or break the look! I did keep the 9" the stock width because I'm running stock rear frame and wheelwells.

[Bonehead]

Love the first gen stuff. Keep the pictures coming!