1969 Chevelle 540 Garage Build

[csouth]

The wrap turned out really nice! That is one of those things that you can save a bunch of money on if you can buy the roll and learn it yourself. The only thing I would change is to counter sink the holes on the louvers and use a flat socket head screw instead for a flush fit. Nice ride though

[69chevelle540]

The wrap turned out really nice! That is one of those things that you can save a bunch of money on if you can buy the roll and learn it yourself. The only thing I would change is to counter sink the holes on the louvers and use a flat socket head screw instead for a flush fit. Nice ride though

Thanks! That is exactly what were going to do. The screws in it now look pretty awful sticking up like they are so were going to counter sink them and use flat socket heads.

[69chevelle540]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF1d_7WkkaQ

This is another video we took the day we fired it up. You get a better look around the engine.

[69chevelle540]

started put fit some trim and new tail light bezels, lenses , gaskets. The location i get my parts was out of the upper rear trim that goes across the area below the trunk opening. im sure there is a correct name for it but you get the point. Im really liking the way the chrome and silver looks together. the small black parts also pop against the colors. ill take more pictures soon. im going to try and install some of the dynamat this week as well as the other bits of trim on the rear. May be going LED for the lights but not 100% sure.

[69chevelle540]

got the body back on the frame. did it myself using an engine hoist, chain, seat belt holes. And alot of balance.

[rickpaw]

Just read thru the thread. Nice project you have going there.

From the looks of the neighborhood, I'd take it you're in Texas?

Tu

[69chevelle540]

Thats correct. Houston Tx.

Just read thru the thread. Nice project you have going there.

From the looks of the neighborhood, I'd take it you're in Texas?

Tu

[rickpaw]

Thats correct. Houston Tx.

I'm in Houston as well (NE area by lake Houston). Would love to meet up sometimes. We have quite a few pro-tourers in the Houston area.

[wyattroa]

That looks so good with black wheels. I honestly think I am going to have to go this route when I get to that point.

[69chevelle540]

just another pic

[Sebambam]

What a Awesome build what a awesome car, fun to read to watch and to follow...

[rickpaw]

Start to come together there Patrick.

[69chevelle540]

thank you for the support. One thing that is bothering me is the amount of gap i have between the bottom of the doors and the rocker. Looks HUGE compared to others. I had a shop replace the passenger side and i dont think they knew what they were doing. Fearing future headaches.

[69chevelle540]

Some Dynamat. probably overkill but o well.

[69chevelle540]

got the dakota digitals in the cluster last night. Very very easy. Cant wait to see them wired up.

[69chevelle540]

New shifter thanks to AlanF

[chuck_skywalker]

awesome build, cant wait to hear what the motor sounds like!

[rickpaw]

New shifter thanks to AlanF

Nice.

[69chevelle540]

Well it looks like i may have to sell the Chevelle and without ever getting to drive it. Im not really sure on how to even start the process or what the car is realistically worth. I have almost every receipt almost 80-90k worth but just not sure what i could realistically get for this car. Any ideas? Is there a good website for cars like this or maybe a forum board i could look into? Thanks.

[csouth]

Well it looks like i may have to sell the Chevelle and without ever getting to drive it. Im not really sure on how to even start the process or what the car is realistically worth. I have almost every receipt almost 80-90k worth but just not sure what i could realistically get for this car. Any ideas? Is there a good website for cars like this or maybe a forum board i could look into? Thanks.

Why not post it here?