No-Go Nico's 66' Chevy II

[no_go nico]

I thought it would be cool to document the build of my 66 Chevy II! When I started the search for my 2nd gen Chevy II I was looking for a solid body that I can make my own by upgrading the drivetrain and interior. I got lucky and found this black beauty in the backwoods of Covington Georgia! Restored to original condition about 3 years ago by Barry

She looks great but rides like a shopping cart and leaves something to be desired in the power department. She has a numbers matching 283 with a non-original column shift TH350(originally a powerglide) and an 8.5" 10 bolt rear.

Looking to upgrade the engine, transmission, rear end, front and rear suspension, and wheels. Will also remove the spilt bench in favor of 1966 bucket seats and a center console! I will be selling the engine/trans, rear end, wheels and front bench - all in phenomenal condition. PM if interested!

Thanks for looking!




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[Motown 454]

Nice!

[Zoomin]

That is so freaking nice....

[no_go nico]

Nice!


That is so freaking nice....

appreciate it!

@ 454 your build is insanity! I just went through the thread - super impressive!

[bs46488]

WOW! Nice build.

That's some smooth black paint. And I love the red interior.

[no_go nico]

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[no_go nico]

stock tubs are out

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mocking up the wheels....

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[Zoomin]

Man, that's the ticket!

[NvrDun71]

Awesome build! Did the 9" come direct from TCI with torque arm brackets?

[no_go nico]

Awesome build! Did the 9" come direct from TCI with torque arm brackets?

Appreciate it! No, the brackets were sent to the builder for welding. I didn't get the rear from TCI.

You can order a Currie 9" direct from TCI with the brackets installed if you want..

[no_go nico]

heres some pics of her on the ground. still tweaking the stance.

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[TUBED]

Very nice 66. Will you be putting the wheel fender trim mldg back on if not I'd be interested in them and I'll PM you my number.

[HotRod47]

Love it !!

[r67nova]

Awesome build, I am updating the drive line and suspension on my 67 now. Are you still located in Georgia?

[no_go nico]

Awesome build, I am updating the drive line and suspension on my 67 now. Are you still located in Georgia?

No, I am in Northern California

[no_go nico]

new tubs coming together. 3" difference visible by trunk support bracing.

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[no_go nico]

short video idling @ 875 rpm open headers!

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[Motown 454]

Nice job, it looks good!

[Zoomin]

Ah, such a sweet sound!

Great job on the tubs

[bello]

Nice "Sick Six" !!

Love the stance

[no_go nico]

nothing major -- added 35% all around today. love the look.

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