64 Chevelle SS Malibu Redo

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

I purchased this car 12 years ago . Living in Utah and being a car guy when you see a old car that you like and it is running the original California black plate with a for sale sign , well you need to do what you need to . At that time I was putting the finishing touches on my 1971 ElCamino . My son at that time was 5 years old , I would notice him grabbing tools from the tool box and act like he was working on the Chevelle . At that point the wife and I decide that we would build the car drive it for a few years then give it to him as his first car . So in 2006 we started to restore with a frame off build on the car and build it my way . As a general contractor 2008 came about , forcing use to put the car on the back burner . This is roughly where we left off on the car .


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Fast forward to 2013 my son now is 15 and found a C10 that we worked on for 2 years going trough the truck from top to bottom front to back .


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With a LS swap built 700R4 12 bolt posi with 373 rear gear .


Now the kid has the bug and wants to build a more powerful and better handling car . So i just set back and waited it out as he poured though the local adds for sale trying to find that next project . After looking at a few and buying a car . I offered up the 64 Chevelle and he jump on it . So out came the blown small block and we pushed it out of the garage for the first time in
8 years . There it was with 8 years of dust on it .


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Now after a wash job here it is .


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Now we can start the tear down .

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So here are some more pic's of the car before tear down .

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[Motown 454]

Nice looking Chevelle.

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Thanks Wayne !!

The start of Malibu Redo !! No looking back !! Front clip off .

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Body off the frame .

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[MOREHORSEPOWER]

And now for some parts !!

Full Suspension from Speedtech Performance

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Got to love Made in the USA

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Complete set of C6 Z06 brakes

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[Motown 454]

Wow all the pretty boxes!

[steveZL]

Nice Chevelle... Look forward to seeing the finished product!

I'm building a blue 65 Chevelle

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Wow all the pretty boxes!

Wayne it's whats in the boxes that is much pretty .


Nice Chevelle... Look forward to seeing the finished product!

I'm building a blue 65 Chevelle

Steve I have read through your build , and was hoping you could show me the way .

Both Wayne and Steve yours cars will be BADA$$ ride when done !

[steveZL]

Thanks... I'll be posting some updates soon. I'm waiting on some parts to arrive

[cbpldc]

That's a nice clean start! Love the truck too!

[Arctic_Ragtop]

Nice car, really like that color as well. Will be following the updates as they happen. Going to be a fun build !

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Thanks... I'll be posting some updates soon. I'm waiting on some parts to arrive

Steve Please get those updates posted !! We started cutting up the frame !


That's a nice clean start! Love the truck too!

Thanks !! The truck is what started it all for my son .


Nice car, really like that color as well. Will be following the updates as they happen. Going to be a fun build !

Yes the color is great ! It fun talking to my son and listening to his ideas .

[steveZL]

I'm sure it wasn't that nice when you started the first build 12 years ago but must be nice now not dealing with all the rust, grease and dirt!
What are you doing for an engine?

The more I look at your car it's almost the same color as my 65123627

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

I'm sure it wasn't that nice when you started the first build 12 years ago but must be nice now not dealing with all the rust, grease and dirt!
What are you doing for an engine?

The more I look at your car it's almost the same color as my 65123627

The car for the most part was rust free . Only rust was at the driver side wind shield , so had to replace the corner and the dash . Also replaced the quarters .

As for motor my son wants a LS3 525hp it's his cash .

The color on are car is Suzy Q Blue .

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Here is a update. We where able to get the frame boxed and the Chicane coilover conversion kit installed.
Over the weekend we where able to mock up the engine placement with the help of a Speedtech kit . It included the mounts stands as well as there oil pan and Stainless Works headers .

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Here you can see the Chicane coilover kit.

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A few pics of the Speedtech ATS oil pan. What a nice piece !

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A couple of the firewall clearance.

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Looking underneath.

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Now time to get the transmission cross member and the bracing mocked up then out comes again for welding.

[64G-lark]

Nice looking Chevelle
,looks like it is in really good shape.

[smb65]

I have to say that your son has great taste, and you guys are off to a great start. I have to be honest, i'm jealous, i've got a 65 that I want to get my hands dirty on but have to wait till i'm in the right position. Keep up the great work, the cars going to be sweet when you guys get her finished.

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Nice looking Chevelle
,looks like it is in really good shape.

Thanks Mark ! It was a very solid car from the start. Really like you car and the seats.


I have to say that your son has great taste, and you guys are off to a great start. I have to be honest, i'm jealous, i've got a 65 that I want to get my hands dirty on but have to wait till i'm in the right position. Keep up the great work, the cars going to be sweet when you guys get her finished.

LOL, I try to keep him on track so it does not spin out of control. I am sure you will find the time that its right for you to build your 65. My son being 18 helps him as he still lives at home goes to work every day and has no girl friend. And eats on are dime.

[smb65]

LOL theirs just so many different things you can do with the cars anymore its hard to make a decision and stick with it until you actually pull the trigger and one thing can lead to another in a hurry. My brother in law always asks me whats the flavor of the week(what ideas this week lol). Keep up the great work and have a good time, that's some awesome father son time.

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

The Nash / Richmond 5 speed is now for sale and a T 56 was ordered yesterday .

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Got the T56 from Hurst ! Was nice to get 10% off .

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Time to install the trans and cut tunnel . Then finish the frame mock up . More to come soon !

[car_guy]

Sweet deal with the T56!:6gears:

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Sweet deal with the T56!:6gears:

$2745 shipped is a good deal for a new T56 !!

[minendrews68]

Great looking car! I've worked on my Camaro for nine years. My son was 11 when we started. Although the Camaro isn't finished yet, (almost) I've really enjoyed doing all this with him. We've even thrown in a couple of vehicles for him in between. I wouldn't trade those years for anything..

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Great looking car! I've worked on my Camaro for nine years. My son was 11 when we started. Although the Camaro isn't finished yet, (almost) I've really enjoyed doing all this with him. We've even thrown in a couple of vehicles for him in between. I wouldn't trade those years for anything..

Sorry been away from the site for a fer months . For me I take the good with the bad !!

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[Protour_Pinto]

I think traction may be an issue with those rear tires! :7)

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

I think traction may be an issue with those rear tires! :7)

Yep I think your right !! lol.

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

It's a skinny !!

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After a rough start with a welder friend that pass the frame off to his dad we had to re think the work that was done . After several months we took the route most would take . We removed the boxing plates and reset the frame to specs .

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So off to buy a new welder and learn how to weld again. All I can say is my hand is not as steady as it was So most of the welding fell off to my son .

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Got this done this morning . ABC Performance Mini tube kit .

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More to come .

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Getting closer !

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Back at it should have the mini tub frame done today .

[GEARBOXGARAGE]

Looks like great progress! I see you went with the Speed Tech suspension components, have you looked them over yet? I have a '69 Chevelle build coming up in the near future for myself, planning on their complete chassis.

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Looks like great progress! I see you went with the Speed Tech suspension components, have you looked them over yet? I have a '69 Chevelle build coming up in the near future for myself, planning on their complete chassis.

Yes I have been lucky to have been to there shop a few time now . They build some first class parts and cars .

[454bug]

GREAT project!! Great color!! :twothumbs

The '64-'65 Chevelles are one of my all time favorite cars! One of my best buddies had a '64 in high school.

Your son has got to be PUMPED UP!!!

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

GREAT project!! Great color!! :twothumbs

The '64-'65 Chevelles are one of my all time favorite cars! One of my best buddies had a '64 in high school.

Your son has got to be PUMPED UP!!!

Yes he is pumped most of the time ! I am making him pay for it . Not daddy's money now (-;

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So we started the weekend off by mounting the body back onto the boxed and narrowed rear frame . Then we bolted up the bell housing to the block then the T 56 transmission . After a few in and outs and up and downs we had the tunnel cut to fit the transmission in the correct place .

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Then we moved on to the SpeedTech bracing kit and crossmember testing and fitting . Got it in place and welded up the bottom side . When we take the body back off we will weld the top side .

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Moved to the rear and installed the Fab 9 rear , set ride height and started to mockup the rear coilovers .

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Found out the SpeedTech lower coilover kit is not compatible with the ABC performance upper mount . So will have to call Tony tomorrow and order his lower mounts .

[Motown 454]

Nice progress!! I haven't got to check in for a while, Looking Good. I hope your son realizes how lucky he is to have a father who can and will do this with him. I'll be watching for more.

[steveZL]

Looking good, nice chassis mods

[andrewb70]

Looks like you started with a real cream puff of a car!!!

Andrew

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Nice progress!! I haven't got to check in for a while, Looking Good. I hope your son realizes how lucky he is to have a father who can and will do this with him. I'll be watching for more.

Thanks Wayne !!

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Looking good, nice chassis mods

Thanks Steve !!

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Looks like you started with a real cream puff of a car!!!

Andrew

Thanks Andrew !! Yes it is a very clean car .

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Not much to report !! We have been collecting parts and more parts .

We bit the bullet and are have a LS3 416 built .

A peak of the top end .

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[1965_SS]

Very nice!!!

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

We got the motor home yesterday

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Now time to get started on the rearend coil overs .

[Larry R]

I love the color of your Malibu, is it a mix color or a factory color?

[Lonniec]

Who built the LS3 for you? I have been trying to find a reputable builder here in UT?

[Motown 454]

motor looks nice! It should have some getup and go.

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

I love the color of your Malibu, is it a mix color or a factory color?

It is a PPG color they call Suzy Q Blue

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Who built the LS3 for you? I have been trying to find a reputable builder here in UT?
Hunter Machine out of west valley city built the short block . My son and I finished the long block build !

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

motor looks nice! It should have some getup and go.

Thanks Wayne ! Just doing a few little details to the motor and then off to the dyno shop for break in and some numbers .

[davidford1]

Keep up the great work.

[Cheveezy]

Thanks Wayne ! Just doing a few little details to the motor and then off to the dyno shop for break in and some numbers .

Any updates on this!?