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65chevelle''ss''

08-09-2007, 09:10 AM

Maybe a lil help with a project name...?

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/photo-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/4-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/2-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/3-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/1-1.jpg

lt1chevelle

08-09-2007, 09:49 AM

badass man keep up the work now i wish i would have narrowed my frame!

65chevelle''ss''

08-09-2007, 09:59 AM

Thanks LT1... Ya, the stock setup just wasn't gonna cut it for me. We narrowed it a little more then a framerail width on both sides. I'm running a 305 25 20, it should fit nicely.... Can't wait for it to be on the ground!!

Rantheman

08-09-2007, 03:16 PM

Hmm nice I was wondering when you were going to post pics.

How about project sidewinder
or Project widesttire

65chevelle''ss''

08-09-2007, 03:25 PM

Haha... I like both those names however there are a ton of cars on here with wider tires ;)
Are there any 65's with wider? I don't know...hmmm.
I should be posting alot more pics within the next week or so. It's coming along nicely

65chevelle''ss''

08-09-2007, 03:28 PM

What you think about....
"SS"moothed
OR
Slo-progre"SS"

:) I don't know.....

70TWO NOVA

08-09-2007, 03:33 PM

All I know is that it is "SSick" Keep up the good work and keep us updated! :cool:

65chevelle''ss''

08-09-2007, 03:36 PM

All I know is that it is "SSick" Keep up the good work and keep us updated! :cool:

That's awesome!! Funny 'cus I say that ALL the time!!!!

Ssick!

70TWO NOVA

08-09-2007, 03:39 PM

I use it quite often myself. Mostly to describe cars such as yours.

65chevelle''ss''

08-09-2007, 03:42 PM

Thanks for the comments 70TWO.... I appreciate it! It's been 4 years or so now already and it seems like I still have a lifetime to go. Good thing I'm still young!!!

70TWO NOVA

08-09-2007, 03:46 PM

I know right, Its awsome to be young!! Uh oh, we should stop before we offend the "old timers" around here! :rotfl: Anyway, dont worry about it youll get her done before you know it.

65chevelle''ss''

08-09-2007, 03:50 PM

I know right, Its awsome to be young!! Uh oh, we should stop before we offend the "old timers" around here! :rotfl: Anyway, dont worry about it youll get her done before you know it.

Ya I don't want to offend anyone :box2:

70TWO NOVA

08-09-2007, 04:05 PM

Me either, theyll eat you up!! So you gonna use "SSick"?

67SSDan

08-09-2007, 04:16 PM

I love those shots. That's an awesome feeling the first time you stuff the rollers under there.

Stay motivated!

Dan

TurboLark

08-09-2007, 05:28 PM

Looks sweet! Now get your butt back under there and take more pics of the frame rails.

Chevrolaine

08-09-2007, 05:56 PM

Looks like you got your Chevelle SuperStuffed!:jawdrop:

65chevelle''ss''

08-09-2007, 06:07 PM

Thanks guys!! It's a very slow process but I know when it's done it will be amazing. This site makes it soooo much easier to stay motivated!! Once again, Thanks...

TurboLark: I will post some better pics of the framerails when were a little further along on them. Right now they are just mocked up in there with tack welds. Don't you worry though, I'll get some good shots ;)

65chevelle''ss''

08-09-2007, 06:10 PM

Looks like you got your Chevelle SuperStuffed!:jawdrop:

"SuperStuffed" That's a pretty good one.... I'm still thinking "Ssick" though.... Thanks 70TWO!

What you guys think of that one?

70TWO NOVA

08-09-2007, 06:19 PM

No problemo buddy! :twothumbs

Rantheman

08-09-2007, 08:47 PM

yeah definetly sweet when we are both finished we can go cruizing.

How about

"The SSick Chevelle Project"

65chevelle''ss''

08-10-2007, 09:09 AM

yeah definetly sweet when we are both finished we can go cruizing.

How about

"The SSick Chevelle Project"

Ya I kinda like Ssick.. It seems to fit 'cus I say it all the freaking time. Where you from Ran? Were definitely gonna have to cruise buddy

Rantheman

08-10-2007, 01:00 PM

hey I just noticed your frame rail on the ground! I am From Eugene Oregon Not far from you

65chevelle''ss''

08-10-2007, 03:20 PM

Haha, ya the framerails are just laying on the ground on both sides of the car. We just have the new rails tacked into place at this point. Been working on narrowing the 9" the last couple days.. Will have more to report by the end of next week for sure! Coming along, coming along...

Thats sweet your local! When they get further we will have to hook up dude..

Blitz

08-10-2007, 06:13 PM

65chevelle''ss''

08-10-2007, 06:39 PM

Very nice.
You guys are making me super jealous! I want a 65 Chevelle so bad I can taste it. Saw one for sale about a half hour's drive away and nearly lost control. Keep up the work guys and post often of the progress. Maybe one day when I "grow up" I can be like one of you. :fingersx:

Thanks Blitz!!! This is actually the 5th '65 that I've owned. My first was when I was 16 and now I'm 28. All the other's were decent drivers but pretty rough around the edges if you know what I mean.... Everyone has to start somewhere buddy, just try and find a solid project and work from there... Goodluck to you!!!!

How old are you anyways Blitz? (if you don't mind me asking)

Blitz

08-10-2007, 06:59 PM

33. And it's funny because despite my dad being a HUGE Chevy/GM supporter his entire life, I've only owned Acuras. For all of my adult life I've been into that scene, but had I been able to afford it at the time (3 Grand, ha...I wish these days) I would've been driving a '68 Camaro and my life (car wise) would've went a totally different way I'm sure...especially if I still had it. I love customs period no matter what the badge but I've always wanted a car that was made before me to have in my garage like I used to see the "old folks" do in magazines and cruise nights when I was a kid. The Chevelle is my other love and every time I see one, no matter how bad it's beat up I imagine what I could do to it to make it one of the baddest out there. Until then, I get to sit back and watch you guys build yours and think about what I'll do when I get that chance.

By the way...what happened to the 4 others? In the future, I may pick your brain on what problem areas to look out for. I've been in Tx 2 months and I just spotted one last weekend for sale. I need a 2nd job! Hahaha.

65chevelle''ss''

08-10-2007, 07:19 PM

I know exactly what you mean Blitz!!! The one example that always sticks into my head is here locally there is a guy who has a '65 convertible. This car is a driver at best (tears in the top with duct tape keeping it together, rusted quarters, etc) I've talked to him on several occassions about the prospect of buying it from him but he will absolutely NOT budge!!! (Note: I don't blame him) It's been probably nearly 10 years since the first time I talked with him, I see him driving it a few times a year but I have never seen him do anything with it. It always looks exactly the same.

I find myself thinking......."if I had that car......." everytime I see him drive by :) O well, right?

You will get yours someday too Blitz. Like you said, whether it's a Camaro, Chevelle or whatever it's still gonna be yours and that's all that matters bro.

For sure though, hit me up if you ever have any questions!!!!
Travis

Rantheman

08-10-2007, 08:22 PM

yeah blitz that makes you older cuz i am only 24

65chevelleboys

08-10-2007, 08:49 PM

Project Chevelle Nation

65chevelle''ss''

08-10-2007, 09:04 PM

Here's a couple pics from before we cut the framerails out.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/9-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/8-1.jpg

Gives an idea how much we have to narrow

70TWO NOVA

08-10-2007, 09:14 PM

yeah blitz that makes you older cuz i am only 24
Im 21.

lt1chevelle

08-10-2007, 09:55 PM

i win! i am only 19

Rantheman

08-10-2007, 09:57 PM

yep you beat us.

Hey those are cool pics I will be doing that part of it soon

Blitz

08-11-2007, 12:50 AM

You know what I forgot...I'm only 9.

...no wait, that's my daughter.

65chevelle''ss''

08-11-2007, 04:20 AM

You know what I forgot...I'm only 9.

...no wait, that's my daughter.

LOL, good thing it really doesn't even matter how old we all are, right?
I just enjoy coming to this site and drooling over everybody's cars (wishing they were mine) and then take that inspiration and put it into my car... This is the best place for that!!! Hell, I will be doing that when I'm 80 so it doesn't really matter to me how old I am :bananna2: :headbang:

Blitz

08-11-2007, 09:53 AM

Very true. Plenty of drool worthy cars for inspiration to "Ssick 65". If you get stumped and need a dose of creativity, I'll pitch in. It'll be fun for me.

65chevelle''ss''

08-11-2007, 10:24 AM

Very true. Plenty of drool worthy cars for inspiration to "Ssick 65". If you get stumped and need a dose of creativity, I'll pitch in. It'll be fun for me.

I appreciate that blitz! Im definitely welcome to input and opinions about anything that I've done or plan on doing in the future.. What do u got for me?

"Ssick 65" it is!!!! I like that, thanks guys!

LMDGUY

08-11-2007, 03:56 PM

damn that goin to look sweet!

70TWO NOVA

08-11-2007, 09:01 PM

Oh yeah, your car is "SSick" for sure!! :headbang: Im glad we all could help.

65chevelle''ss''

08-11-2007, 11:16 PM

Oh yeah, your car is "SSick" for sure!! :headbang: Im glad we all could help.

I'm hoping it will be "SSick" when it's done!!! Thanks for all the compliments so far guys....even though there isn't a whole lot to look at right now :banghead:

65chevelle''ss''

08-13-2007, 04:10 PM

Had the wheels out of the garage today 'cus I'm having the tires mounted up on them here shortly. Took some shots
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/11-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/21-1.jpg

***That's plastic wrap around the lip.... How they were shipped***

70TWO NOVA

08-13-2007, 04:36 PM

Very nice wheel chioce, what did you say the sizes were?

65chevelle''ss''

08-13-2007, 04:53 PM

Thanks... They are 18x8.5 and 20x10 (305 25 20).

70TWO NOVA

08-13-2007, 07:53 PM

SICK!! Its gonna look wicked! :bananna2:

muthstryker

08-13-2007, 07:58 PM

when you get the tires mounted up can you post some pics with the wheels and tires under the car?? wanting to see what it looks like.

us young guys have to keep the sport alive, its up to us to show the younger crowd whats up. i myself being 18 (i win). i have some great things coming soon hopefully :)

65chevelle''ss''

08-14-2007, 06:25 AM

65chevelle''ss''

08-14-2007, 06:33 AM

Here's a few from yesterday...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/10-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/11-2.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/13-1.jpg

Coming along... Coming along
Travis

65chevelle''ss''

08-14-2007, 06:39 AM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/12-1.jpg

You can see the shaved handles and locks here. Looks good IMO, makes it clean... Can you make out the shaved drip rails???? I will have to post up some better pics if anyones interested...?

Rantheman

08-14-2007, 03:24 PM

looking good i stayed with the 8.8 12 bolt and narrowed it myself 2" per side I am very happy with the results

Blitz

08-14-2007, 03:31 PM

It's all brushed -n- stuff! Can't wait. I know you saw that '64 on the homepage! Oops, wrong forum homepage. I'm stupid, hahaha.

65chevelle''ss''

08-14-2007, 04:40 PM

It's all brushed -n- stuff! Can't wait. I know you saw that '64 on the homepage! Oops, wrong forum homepage. I'm stupid, hahaha.

What homepage? What '64? Send me a link already!!!! :hammer:

Blitz

08-14-2007, 10:43 PM

Sorry about that, left the house right after posting. Just got back from a lil rendevous, but of course I had to stop in and check in on any progress made before taking my butt to sleep. Hahaha. Sad isn't it? Anyway...here is the '64 I was talking about.

http://www.lateral-g.net/members/skelton/

65chevelle''ss''

08-15-2007, 06:48 AM

Oh yes, I have seen that car... Very, very nice ride!!! Mine is soooo far from being anything even close to that right now.....but hopefully someday ;)

twosaturns

08-15-2007, 07:17 AM

Blitz

08-15-2007, 08:11 AM

Oh yes, I have seen that car... Very, very nice ride!!! Mine is soooo far from being anything even close to that right now.....but hopefully someday ;)

You're closer than I am.

TurboLark

08-15-2007, 08:14 AM

I like the shaved rails and handles.
I have shaved the rails on my 65 Skylark, but I will need to figure something else out for the handles. I plan to run the car at the drags and they require a way to get into the car from the outside. Gotta find some sort of flush mount handles from another car to graft in.

65chevelle''ss''

08-15-2007, 10:05 AM

love seeing these '65s take shape! my 1st car was a '65, back in '87, bought it for $275! only had 1st gear in the powerglide, then put a muncie in, everything else that wasn't rusted away was stock, even the 4 wheel non-power drums! trunk was rusted out, wheel lips gone, rear window surround all rusted out... no I don't miss it, would have taken a bundle to sort out, so I bought my brothers '70 nova instead.
still love the lines on the '65, I'll be watching the build!

LOL, I know that story all to well :headbang:

My first car was also a '65. Holes in the floor boards and trunk pans, the quarter panel lips were gone, the electrical system was an absolute mess, etc etc. BUT I wouldn't take that experience back for a second.. It wasn't nice by any means but it had character, that's all that mattered to me at the time :bananna2: I couldn't afford much so I would much rather be driving around in that piece rather then spending the same amount of money on something else.
(which would probably be a Chevette :eek: )

65chevelle''ss''

08-15-2007, 10:11 AM

Turbolark: Just wanted to give you this information in case you were interested.
My little brother has always been into the "import" scene and he built a little VW GTI a few years ago and shaved the handles and locks. He ended up grafting in some handles that I wanna say came out of a Audi S4...? Really clean lookin, flush mounted handles.

If your interested in seeing some pics just let me know and I will try and get ahold of him so he can email me some pics with the exact year/make/model car they came out of????

twosaturns

08-15-2007, 11:23 AM

audi A4/S4 handles are popular on Vws, keepin it all german and that...
don't get me wrong, the 1st car is ALWAYS memorable; I raced a mid 80s 4th gen vette when I still had the 'glide in, I had him all through his 1st and 2nd gear, and I only had 1st! once he hit 3rd, he was gone.:6gears:
I had all kinds of plans w/ that car, even bought the camaro spindles and rotors, had the H-O racing catalog all marked up, ready to go.
the 1st gen chevelle/malibus are a great size, if I did one again I'd like a post model chevelle 300. I like the '67 post model too.

TurboLark

08-15-2007, 11:30 AM

65chevelle''ss''

08-15-2007, 12:07 PM

Ok, no problem buddy....

65chevelle''ss''

08-15-2007, 12:22 PM

So I want to stay a little ahead of the game here so I'm thinking about what's next for the project in the near future...?

I'm thinking about doing a "wing window delete" on my car. I saw this done in a Nova awhile back and I thought it looked really clean.
Having the body all shaved like it is, I was thinking it might give it that little extra "custom" look.

What do you guys think? Is it more trouble then it's worth?

Blitz

08-15-2007, 02:28 PM

65chevelle''ss''

08-15-2007, 03:41 PM

I don't know about the trouble BUT I was thinking that same thing. Always have really. (The only reason I like the '68 Camaro over the '67.) Everytime I see the Chevelle though I think, if only somebody would get rid of those vent windows. Ya never know, if you develop a kit, you may be a future vendor and be earn some cash. It's at MINIMUM worth seriously looking into.

It would definitely be cool to develop a wing window delete kit for the 64-65 Chevelle's but I just don't know if there would be a huge demand for them???? These cars aren't nearly as popular as the 67-69 camaro's, the later year Chevelles, etc.... If the demand was there it would definitely be worth it!!! How hard could it be...????

CamaroAJ

08-15-2007, 04:04 PM

It would definitely be cool to develop a wing window delete kit for the 64-65 Chevelle's but I just don't know if there would be a huge demand for them???? These cars aren't nearly as popular as the 67-69 camaro's, the later year Chevelles, etc.... If the demand was there it would definitely be worth it!!! How hard could it be...????

just tell everyone on the east coast its the new big thing on the west coast. and as for the west coast tell them Foose did it. i really have nothing positive to say i was just doing a little re::spam3: ing:lmao:

65chevelle''ss''

08-15-2007, 04:08 PM

just tell everyone on the east coast its the new big thing on the west coast. and as for the west coast tell them Foose did it. i really have nothing positive to say i was just doing a little re::spam3: ing:lmao:

Hahahaha!!!! That is hilarious AJ!
........but :getout:

CamaroAJ

08-15-2007, 04:10 PM

Hahahaha!!!! That is hilarious AJ!
........but :getout:

:enguard:

65chevelle''ss''

08-15-2007, 04:16 PM

:box:

I like your idea though.... All I gotta do is come up with a design, photoshop Foose standing next to it and then just sit back and watch the money roll in LOL :poke:

CamaroAJ

08-15-2007, 04:26 PM

:box:

I like your idea though.... All I gotta do is come up with a design, photoshop Foose standing next to it and then just sit back and watch the money roll in LOL :poke:

maybe i did have something positive to add after all haha

65chevelle''ss''

08-16-2007, 04:33 PM

Some new pics of the rearend from today.. Got the axle tubes all welded up and now were working on the upper control arm mounts. Everything is just tacked in right now as you can see.......

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/21-2.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/20-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/18-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/17-1.jpg

Blitz

08-16-2007, 09:14 PM

I was looking at a couple Chevelles and...well...was kinda rethinking that idea. That front glass would look Looong. Hmmm. We need a photoshop artist. The window is hideous to me, but not sure if the glass would look funny being that long. Again...photoshop artist...help.

Rantheman

08-16-2007, 09:57 PM

are you going to reinforce the upper mounts.

65chevelle''ss''

08-16-2007, 10:36 PM

Blitz: I know what you mean about the size of that window, it is a pretty big opening.....but I'm still gonna move forward with the idea and see what I can come up with.. If it turns into a huge headache then I will just run the wings.

Like you said, let's get a photochop of it and see what it'll look like!!! Anyone?

Rantheman: Yes, we will definitely be reinforcing the upper mounts. Like I said, those mounts are just tacked into place where they are supposed to sit using the center line of the rearend. Once we get it where we want it we will weld the reinforcements. That pic was taken in the early stages of being in the fixture, still lots to do on it. I will keep the pics coming as we make progress...

twosaturns

08-17-2007, 04:09 AM

Blitz: I know what you mean about the size of that window, it is a pretty big opening.....but I'm still gonna move forward with the idea and see what I can come up with.. If it turns into a huge headache then I will just run the wings.

Like you said, let's get a photochop of it and see what it'll look like!!! Anyone?

car craft ran a picture of a '65 on the cover in the late '80s sometime, w/ some stupid title, like 'best street machine ever'... it was blue, and had ALL the side windows out, the window channels were smoothed over too. if you could find that picture, it will give you some idea. all I recall thinking was, doesn't it rain in his world?
in my '65 and my '70 nova, I really liked the practicality of the wing, that's just me.

65chevelle''ss''

08-17-2007, 04:41 AM

car craft ran a picture of a '65 on the cover in the late '80s sometime, w/ some stupid title, like 'best street machine ever'... it was blue, and had ALL the side windows out, the window channels were smoothed over too. if you could find that picture, it will give you some idea. all I recall thinking was, doesn't it rain in his world?
in my '65 and my '70 nova, I really liked the practicality of the wing, that's just me.

That's a pretty good memory Saturn! I can't remember what happened yesterday :worship: I will look into finding that car although I'm really not sure where to even start....?
As far as the wing windows are concerned, I've never actually used them on any of my cars. They were always just something that was there but never touched. To me I'd rather just roll the window down a bit if I want air. I'm really not against the idea of running them, it was just an idea to delete them is all..

twosaturns

08-17-2007, 05:13 AM

I'm just a vast storehouse of useless information. If I was able to get too my old mags, I would pull it out, but they are buried in my attic right now.
on another forum, someone was complaining about how, on some new cars, driving w/ the windows down causes a 'buffering' sound, really loud. what I always liked about my nova was you could still carry on a conversation w/ the windows down, and I would always turn the wing window to direct air into the car. the lower vent w/ the pull handle was cool too.
old cars are just cooler than new cars.

derekf

08-17-2007, 05:27 AM

I actually prefer the vent windows. Not that anyone asked.

CamaroAJ

08-17-2007, 06:07 PM

I can't remember what happened yesterday

maybe thats why i never got your credit card number like you told me you would PM me

65chevelle''ss''

08-17-2007, 06:28 PM

I'm really in the middle with the whole vent window thing. I would like to see them out to compare but the original look is alright as well. I will probably just end up running the vents because it will end up being alot of work with no guarantees I'll even like the outcome, you know? Who knows.... I got time still before I need to come up with the decision on that one :rolleyes: Thanks for the input guys!!
Travis

65chevelle''ss''

08-17-2007, 06:29 PM

maybe thats why i never got your credit card number like you told me you would PM me

O ya!! Sorry AJ! I'm gonna PM you that information right now.

..................oops, I just forgot again

65chevelle''ss''

08-21-2007, 05:27 PM

New pics from today... Got my rears mounted up! What you think?
305 25 20's

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/22-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/13-2.jpg

65chevelle''ss''

08-21-2007, 05:34 PM

Progress pics of the rearend.. Once it gets done and the trunk pans are built I'm gonna blow the thing up again and strip it down to the frame for powdercoating.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/12-2.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/41-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/31-1.jpg

70TWO NOVA

08-21-2007, 06:50 PM

The wheels/tires look sick, also, nice truck by the way! :cool:

CamaroAJ

08-21-2007, 07:39 PM

65chevelle''ss''

08-21-2007, 10:33 PM

The wheels/tires look sick, also, nice truck by the way! :cool:

Thanks 70two!! I love my truck! It gets all the toys to the sand :bananna2:

65chevelle''ss''

08-21-2007, 10:37 PM

where did you get that thick of tubing? or does it just look thick because of the pictures?

/topic 70TWO NOVA i should have some new pictures in the next few days of alot of progress i made so you can add to your post count haha. ok enough of my thread hijacking lol

No, the tubing is really as thick as it looks. Jerry bought the inner bushing and machined those upper mounts himself. In the top pic you can kindof make out the machining he did to the inside of them where the bushing seats...?

CamaroAJ

08-22-2007, 11:59 AM

No, the tubing is really as thick as it looks. Jerry bought the inner bushing and machined those upper mounts himself. In the top pic you can kindof make out the machining he did to the inside of them where the bushing seats...?

i was kinda thinking that but it kinda also looks like you ran a hone through it to remove just a taste of metal.

onebad2

08-22-2007, 12:07 PM

looking good! :cool:

Paul

Rantheman

08-22-2007, 12:36 PM

Looking good you know if you powdercoated the frame and rear end it would look Ssick

Rantheman

08-22-2007, 12:36 PM

oh And i like the progress it's coming along I need to take a couple steps backwords for a suspension change up But it will be worth it in the end.

Benoit23

08-22-2007, 01:07 PM

New pics from today... Got my rears mounted up! What you think?
305 25 20's

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/22-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/13-2.jpg

Damnit, those wheels are awesome!!!! I can't wait to see them on the car! Are those rims the Boze Alloys?
:jawdrop:

65chevelle''ss''

08-22-2007, 01:21 PM

Thanks for the comments guys... It's coming along nicely, I'm getting more and more excited everytime I see it.

CamaroAJ: Ya it's really not alot of metal taken out.. Like you said it was just a touch. The work that Jerry does is amazing!

Onebad2: Thanks for the comment!!

Rantheman: Yup the next step is powdercoating everything. I can't wait for that!!! It's definitely gonna look SSick at that point :bananna2: You thinking of doing a mini-tub now as well? Is that what your referring to? What you mean by suspension change up?

Benoit23: Ya those are the Boze Shifter wheel. Amazing quality!!! They should be on the car within the next week or so. I will post more pics as they come :jump:

Rantheman

08-22-2007, 01:46 PM

Rantheman

08-22-2007, 01:50 PM

I can try to show you how i did it if your interested even though you won't be doing it since you already have done yours but I brough my frame rails in 2 inches the only things that I had to worry about is the lower arms lining up and the frame rails being straight otherwise nothing else was effected

65chevelle''ss''

08-22-2007, 02:18 PM

no my mini tubb proccess is done I could fit 335 under if i really tried but I am going to be running 315 underneath and 275 up front. What i am changing it the upper global west arms so I can run AFx spindles over my b-body conversion

Oh, I see. Ya the AFX spindles are a very nice piece...

We fabbed mine up so I could run a 335 as well although I'm only running a 305 for now. Lets see what you did though!! Were gonna have to reangle the lower control arm mounts on the frame side a bit. Were gonna make them more straight on. That what you did?

Rantheman

08-22-2007, 03:58 PM

no everything sits factory ecept the lower arms are moved in 2 "

65chevelle''ss''

08-22-2007, 04:41 PM

no everything sits factory ecept the lower arms are moved in 2 "

So your arms are moved inward 2'' on the rearend side due to narrowing your it? Or are you talking you moved the lower arm inward 2'' on the frame side?

Rantheman

08-22-2007, 05:17 PM

you see my upper arms were not touched but when I moved my frame rails in the arms came in 2" then when I narrowed the rear end it all lined up perfect.

65chevelle''ss''

08-22-2007, 05:27 PM

Hmmm, well that worked out nicely then... Keep it up bro

Rantheman

08-22-2007, 06:04 PM

ha this is your thread I will tell you to keep it up nice work. You can say that in my thread:cool:

Rantheman

09-02-2007, 12:37 PM

any progress

65chevelle''ss''

11-13-2007, 05:49 AM

I just wanted to post up an update on SSick. It has been awhile since I last posted.

There has been a very sad chain of events in the last week that I regretfully must report. As some of you may know, my car was currently being built by a local, retired, racecar builder. He was narrowing the framerails and 9'' for me to accomodate my 305's as well as all the tin work, etc. You couldn't find another fabricator as good as this guy, honestly.. He spent his whole life doing this stuff... Well sadly he passed away the other day. Unfortunately for me, I only had the opportunity to know him for a very short period of time, maybe only 8 months or so but he will most definitely be missed. By me, by everyone who knew him...... His legacy will live on for years and years to come. When you go out to the local racetrack it would be hard to find someone who didn't know him, someone who hasn't had work done by him, someone who wasn't driving a car built by him, etc. He had a true passion for our sport.

You will be missed

R.I.P

70TWO NOVA

11-13-2007, 07:10 AM

Im sorry to hear that, Im sure he is in a better place now

nbecker

11-13-2007, 07:23 AM

Sorry for the loss of your new friend, Thats never good to hear.

65chevelle''ss''

11-28-2007, 10:40 AM

Thanks for the comments guys... It came as a huge surprise to all of us :(

Just a lil update...

I finally got around to ordering the two remaining wheels yesterday. (the fronts) I only ordered the two rears originally so I could fab up the rearend. Talked to Zak at Boze Forged once again, he was alot of help. I appreciate it Zak!!!

Now I will basically have most everything I need sitting in boxes in my garage waiting for the rearend to be fabbed in there:

-AirRide Tech (StrongArms in the front, CoolRide in the rear, and all the compressor components)
-ATS Spindles
-Boze wheels

SOOOOO much money just sitting there but it's gonna be SSick when it comes all together. After I test fit everything and have it how I want it I'm gonna tear it back down and start powdercoating everything......

What to do with the rearend!!!!!?

65chevelle''ss''

11-28-2007, 11:22 AM

.....and here's a few pics....just for something to look at :naughty:

THE 502
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/11/809936_31_full1-1.jpg

Another wheel pic (truck in background)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/11/untitled1-1.jpg

One of my quads
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/11/untitled-1.jpg

I realize I just whored some of my toys out but I'm bored....:offtopic:

Bruning Auto Design

11-28-2007, 04:16 PM

Great start! Diggin' the stance & wheel/tire combo.... and the quad & MegaCab too! :)

SixSpeed454SS

11-28-2007, 06:51 PM

cool. Can't wait to see more pics.

65chevelle''ss''

11-28-2007, 07:16 PM

cool. Can't wait to see more pics.

I'll keep 'em coming as soon as I get that rearend done.... Everything is waiting on that :banghead:

67SSDan

11-29-2007, 04:14 AM

65chevelle''ss''

11-29-2007, 09:28 PM

I ended up just painting my rear end. Currie had already put the bearings in and you apparenlty have to take them back out before you powdercoat (makes sense). To save on hassle, I just had it painted.

Awesome progress. I know what you mean about all that money sitting around. When I just got mine back from the shop with a finished suspension... but more or less a shell... the wifey was like "Ummm... you've got how much money in that? Where's the rest of it?" No vision I tell ya!

Thanks Dan! I'll definitely take that into consideration when the time comes. Right now the rearend doesn't even have axles in it so maybe once I get it all welded up I will send it out....? Who knows!!!

But ya I get the same "Where's the rest of it" comments all the time.... Some people just DONT understand :hand:

67SSDan

11-30-2007, 04:11 AM

Ah okay, if you don't have them pressed in yet then I'd go for it.

Dan

65chevelle''ss''

11-30-2007, 05:33 AM

Ya I'm gonna make sure I do it. Can't wait for this thing to get on the ground with all this suspension and wheels.. Gonna be sweet (hopefully)

;)

Well I'm off to work so I can keep funneling money into the Chevelle LOL

65chevelle''ss''

12-20-2007, 11:37 AM

Anyone know of a good shop that would be willing to pick up where Jerry left off on the Chevelle?? Under the cirumstances I'm at the point where I have to find another shop ;(

I'm in the Portland, Or area but willing to travel if I have to... Thanks guys
Travis

Young Gun

12-20-2007, 01:33 PM

sweet quad!!!

65chevelle''ss''

12-20-2007, 01:44 PM

sweet quad!!!

Thanks YoungGun!!!

I love my quad but that thing is nothing compared to my bros.....
Maybe I'll round up a pic and post it up for you??? It's amazing
T

65chevelle''ss''

01-03-2008, 01:47 PM

Lil Update:
Got the front wheels ordered up from Zack at Boze Forged a few weeks ago and they showed up the other day. Thought I would post up a couple pics... They do awesome work and great to deal with...

****Cell Phone pics, low quality**** I'll try to get some nice digital pics when I get the tires mounted up :smoke:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/untitled1-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/untitled2-1.jpg

70TWO NOVA

01-03-2008, 01:51 PM

man, those wheels are "SSick"!! :twothumbs

65chevelle''ss''

01-03-2008, 01:54 PM

man, those wheels are "SSick"!! :twothumbs

Thanks 70TWO!!!

They really are amazing, I can't wait to see them on the Chevelle!
T

Bruning Auto Design

01-03-2008, 03:59 PM

nice!

65chevelle''ss''

01-03-2008, 04:05 PM

Thanks TJ!

BaddestBuick

01-06-2008, 06:31 PM

yea those wheels are amazing can u take a pic with one side of the rear and front wheel to see how it looks, i cant decide if i want to go with a glossy black like yours or satin black

65chevelle''ss''

01-06-2008, 09:49 PM

yea those wheels are amazing can u take a pic with one side of the rear and front wheel to see how it looks, i cant decide if i want to go with a glossy black like yours or satin black

Thanks 1970skylark!

I'm not sure I fully understand what you want in the pic....? Just to clarify, you want me to put one of the fronts and one of the rears right next to each other and take a picture, right?
Or are you talking about taking the pic when they are on the Chevelle?

Let me know what you want me to take a pic of and I'll shoot it your way :) The fronts don't have tires yet just to let you know
T

Rantheman

01-06-2008, 10:51 PM

very cool glad to see your around. I got my on the ground getting ready to put the body shell on for transport.

65chevelle''ss''

01-06-2008, 11:02 PM

very cool glad to see your around. I got my on the ground getting ready to put the body shell on for transport.

Right on! Where you transporting it to? You off to the bodyshop prison :rolleyes:

Mine is coming along slowly but surely. I'm hoping to get it on the ground rolling within the next month or so.... HOPEFULLY

novanutcase

01-06-2008, 11:17 PM

DAMN!!! Talk about being late to the party!

This is the first time I've seen this thread! Your car is sweeeeett!!

Great job!

John

65chevelle''ss''

01-06-2008, 11:25 PM

HAHAHA!!!!! Thanks John!

Coming from a guy with a car like yours I really do appreciate that! :worship:

Once I get the rearend finished and all the AirRide stuff mounted up I plan on posting a bunch more pics....

ps. I think I'm just gonna go that route... Thanks for ALL the help the other day by the way!!
Travis

BaddestBuick

01-07-2008, 05:53 PM

65chevelle''ss'' : yess a pic with one of the front and one of the rear next to each other but not too close just to get a feel for them, oh its fine if the fronts dont have tires.... thanxx

65chevelle''ss''

01-07-2008, 06:26 PM

65chevelle''ss'' : yess a pic with one of the front and one of the rear next to each other but not too close just to get a feel for them, oh its fine if the fronts dont have tires.... thanxx

Ok Skylark...
I'll try to get a pic of the wheels in the next few days. I start my work shift tomorrow so I will be tied up with that but on my next daysoff I will get that done for you...

syborg tt

01-07-2008, 06:42 PM

65chevelle''ss''

01-07-2008, 07:00 PM

there is a cool chevelle on ebay right now

just an fyi and i have no connection to this car

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123&viewitem=&item=200190077986

Ya I saw that... If I'm not mistaken that car was built by a guy named Jeff Skelton....? I followed his build over on Lateral-g at some point last year... Very nice car though!!!
I actually bookmarked his page over there
http://www.lateral-g.net/members/skelton/

I have a ton of ideas for mine, hopefully it will end up half as nice as that one ;)
T

Wagonboy

01-14-2008, 07:21 PM

im loving this car, any more pics?? do you have some pics of the narrowed frame rails??

65chevelle''ss''

01-14-2008, 10:12 PM

im loving this car, any more pics?? do you have some pics of the narrowed frame rails??

Thanks alot Wagonboy...

I'm working on getting some more pics here soon. The job stalled a bit ever since Jerry passed away and I haven't been able to lock down another shop just yet... It should be real soon and it will be underway once again. I will keep the pics coming!!!
T

Wagonboy

01-15-2008, 09:29 AM

right on! Its tough finding the "right" guy to work on your baby... I try to do it all myself, but when i need a hand, I can usually count on somebody from my car club to pitch in.

T

65chevelle''ss''

01-15-2008, 09:36 AM

right on! Its tough finding the "right" guy to work on your baby... I try to do it all myself, but when i need a hand, I can usually count on somebody from my car club to pitch in.

T

Thats a nice option to have.. Right now I'm inbetween having shop space to work on the Chevelle myself so it makes it tough. I'm in the process of building my shop so hopefully it won't be a problem too much longer :firefire:

Wagonboy

01-15-2008, 04:26 PM

I hear you on space, my 64 is on one side of my garage with storage boxs al around it and the other stall is FULL of boxs from my storage unit, I just moved into my house in November, and still trying to get everything squared away. My biggest delay, is the fact that I want to dump about $50K into this thing and money is tight...so im trying to bleed some turnups...lol

T

BMF Machine

09-11-2008, 06:26 PM

SSicK, absolutely freaking SSicK!

70TWO NOVA

09-11-2008, 06:50 PM

clever name!....i like it. lol

65chevelle''ss''

09-11-2008, 07:27 PM

clever name!....i like it. lol

Haha... I wonder where I got that...? Hmmmmmm? :twothumbs

70TWO NOVA

09-11-2008, 08:29 PM

cant wait to see that thing done, you have motivated me to get a 64 or65 malibu someday!

Blitz

07-07-2009, 08:43 PM

Can't believe it's been just under two years since we started the buzz on this one. You still out there? Any more updates for us? Took me almost 30 minutes just to find this thread again. lol

65chevelle''ss''

07-18-2009, 09:45 AM

Hey Blitz,
Ya I'm still around ;)

Unfortunately there really isn't much of an update. After my fabricator passes away the project came to a complete halt. Instead of finding a new guy to finish it I ended up just tucking it away in storage and there it's sat. SAD!

Anyhow, thanks for the lil update request :)
T

Blitz

07-22-2009, 10:50 AM

Well, don't get discouraged about it. When stuff like this happens I tell my friends, "Take a little time for yourself and then go get back to being busy". To me, keeping busy leaves you less focused so much on what happened and helps you get back into the swing of things. Gather inspiration around the site or go to a Car Show. C'mon man, dig back into it. We're all excited here.

"Idle hands are the devil's workshop"

65chevelle''ss''

07-24-2009, 04:03 PM

Thanks for the kind words Blitz! I totally know what you're saying..... Now I just gotta get in the garage and brush the dust off of it and get movin on it again ;)

Blitz

08-20-2009, 02:56 PM

Alright man. You waited so long you've let me find one. Now don't let me have mine done before you get started again. Hahaha. What's been up?

I know there were a couple other 65 guys checking this thing out too. It's been 2 years...what happened to everybody? I hope they'll either see the thread or get the email notices. Time for the resurgence of these projects. I need help! Hahaha.