Hi Arthur from Northern Virginia Reston

[ACworld34]

Hey everyone
I have been on here before with my Plymouth satellite but now I have a 1971 Chevelle. This is new to me just picked up a month ago and i am getting used to driving it. It needs headliner and new interior that is it right now and then i will start the upgrading.

I am looking to start to upgrade and the Chevelle site does not get that much action.

Here are my stats

1971 Chevelle Upgrades


496 Stroker Motor w/4 bolt main block, Balanced and blueprinted
Holley Sniper EFI
Griffin Thermal Aluminum radiator
Gas tank with in-tank fuel pump
MSD Street Fire HEI distributor
Flow master 50 series street mufflers Flow master 2.5'' exhaust
Borg Warner Super T-10 4 speed transmission -2:43 first gear
Transmission cross member powder coated
Hurst Super Street Shifter
Center force dual friction clutch and pressure plate, throw-out bearing
SFl-rated flywheel
Lakewood block plate and scatter shield
High torque starter
Optima battery
Auburn Gear Pro Series posi-differential with all new bearings and seals
12 Bolt rear differential housing with new seals, bushings and powder coated Richmond 3:55 rear gears
UMI Performance rear upper control arms and boxed lower control arms with urethane bushings
All new suspension bushings (front and rear)
New front and rear heavy duty sway bars
New pitman arm, Tie rods, sleeves, center link
New Moog Front and rear coil springs
Rear Suspension airbag leveling
New Cardone Quick Ratio steering gear box
All new brakes, Backing plates , calipers Master cylinders, distribution block
New Body bushings (except 2 below the trunk
New Engine bay wiring and relays.



202104

[FORDvsCHEVY]

Hi Arthur. Got a 71 myself. Like the car and color. Yeah feel an older crowd on Chevelle.com and not really into Pro-tourers or Resto-Mods.

Plans on upgrades or changes?

[ACworld34]

Here are the upgrades i am planning to do in the next 1-2 years money permitting all while trying to enjoy the car and not having it off the road.

1. Molded Headliner that is more modern and fits Flat- TMI has it
2. Radio (current one doesn't work) any suggestions
3. Wheels and tires .... I am currently looking for some with these specs 18 inch 18x8 front 5 inch back space with 245/35/18-....18 x11 back 6 inch back space and 315/30/18
4. Vintage Air
5. Seats currently there is a bench seat but I heard that E46 Convertible BMW seats fit nicely
6. Jeep LED headlights
7. 2015 Camaro back seats
8. Transmission TKX ( current is a super T10)



side note
Hey for some reason I can't post on for sale section or other sections other than here. Does anyone know why? the Post thread button show up on those forums. Do i need permissions? Like i stated i am not really new to the site but haven't visited in awhile.

[andrewb70]

Hi Arthur,

Welcome! You should be able to post in any forum except the for sale.

Andrew

[ryeguy2006a]

Hey Arthur, Welcome back. Nice looking Chevelle! I just moved to Virginia a few months ago, but we're more central near Charlottesville. I believe you have to have a certain post count before you can post in the for sale section.

[FORDvsCHEVY]

Here are the upgrades i am planning to do in the next 1-2 years money permitting all while trying to enjoy the car and not having it off the road.

1. Molded Headliner that is more modern and fits Flat- TMI has it
2. Radio (current one doesn't work) any suggestions
3. Wheels and tires .... I am currently looking for some with these specs 18 inch 18x8 front 5 inch back space with 245/35/18-....18 x11 back 6 inch back space and 315/30/18
4. Vintage Air
5. Seats currently there is a bench seat but I heard that E46 Convertible BMW seats fit nicely
6. Jeep LED headlights
7. 2015 Camaro back seats
8. Transmission TKX ( current is a super T10)



side note
Hey for some reason I can't post on for sale section or other sections other than here. Does anyone know why? the Post thread button show up on those forums. Do i need permissions? Like i stated i am not really new to the site but haven't visited in awhile.

For head lights look into the Phillips LED 7” rounds

https://www.usa.philips.com/c-dam/b2c/en_US/experience/Automotive/LED-integral-beam/philips-L6024-1.png

Not too expensive compared to most and look good.