71ProTouringChevelle
01-19-2006, 10:50 AM
Howdy guys & gals!
I've been lurking here for a while and finally joined the fray. Most of my internet involvement has been over on Team Chevelle where I'm known as "riskyvt".
Here's the rundown of my current Chevelle restoration project: I'm taking a plain jane 1971 Chevelle Malibu and giving it the full Pro Touring treatment. To date, I've completed the following:
1. Full body-off restoration & paint of the body shell in a metallic grey.
2. Complete reconditioning of the chassis including a powdercoated frame, Moser 12-bolt rear end, Global West front control arms w/Del-A-Lum bushings, QA-1 coil-over conversion kit on front, Hotchkis rear suspension and BAER 4-wheel disc brakes.
3. All new 540" Gen VI BBC engine with MPFI, Comp Cams valvetrain, 4340 forged internals and AFR 335CNC cylinder heads.
4. Richmond 6-speed ROD transmission
5. Hydro-boost brake kit with Wilwood billet master cylinder.
6. Rock Valley stainless steel fuel tank with internal fuel pump.
7. Vintage Air FrontRunner accessory drive kit & Gen II A/C system.
There's more, but by the time I type it all out I could have installed more parts! My main focus right now is to get the engine installed, started and have the car moveable under its own power.
Check out pictures & restoration timeline at the '71 Pro Touring Chevelle website listed in my signature below.
I've been lurking here for a while and finally joined the fray. Most of my internet involvement has been over on Team Chevelle where I'm known as "riskyvt".
Here's the rundown of my current Chevelle restoration project: I'm taking a plain jane 1971 Chevelle Malibu and giving it the full Pro Touring treatment. To date, I've completed the following:
1. Full body-off restoration & paint of the body shell in a metallic grey.
2. Complete reconditioning of the chassis including a powdercoated frame, Moser 12-bolt rear end, Global West front control arms w/Del-A-Lum bushings, QA-1 coil-over conversion kit on front, Hotchkis rear suspension and BAER 4-wheel disc brakes.
3. All new 540" Gen VI BBC engine with MPFI, Comp Cams valvetrain, 4340 forged internals and AFR 335CNC cylinder heads.
4. Richmond 6-speed ROD transmission
5. Hydro-boost brake kit with Wilwood billet master cylinder.
6. Rock Valley stainless steel fuel tank with internal fuel pump.
7. Vintage Air FrontRunner accessory drive kit & Gen II A/C system.
There's more, but by the time I type it all out I could have installed more parts! My main focus right now is to get the engine installed, started and have the car moveable under its own power.
Check out pictures & restoration timeline at the '71 Pro Touring Chevelle website listed in my signature below.