Project 7TSS Chevelle Update

[7TSS]

Well I started a thread last year about my Chevelle project and was making pretty good progress with the car all painted and ready to reassemble.

Here are some pics of it just after paint
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/7TSS/SS172.jpg) https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/7TSS/SS170.jpg)

Then I had a change of heart and decided to paint it black which is what I wanted from the start. Lesson learned: Don't let others talk you out of what you really want.

I contacted Carter Hickman about rendering the car again and this is what I'm shooting for
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/7TSS/Misc%20Car%20Stuff/7TSSBLACKGRAY03.jpg)

Now I'm back to sanding her down to get ready for another round of paint.

[7TSS]

Here are a few of the rolling chassis. Still have to run the brake and fuel lines as well as mount the rear shocks.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/7TSS/SS196.jpg)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/7TSS/SS203.jpg)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/7TSS/SS209.jpg)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/7TSS/SS214.jpg)

I didn't box the frame as this is an original LS-6 Chevelle w/ build sheet. Even though it's not a numbers matching engine I didn't want to do anything permanent. Later, if I can find another frame I'd like to box and strengthen it and swap it in.

Thanks for looking

Goodwin

[67SSDan]

That's going to be bad A dude. My .02, ditch the wheel well trim and you're there.

Keep up the good work!

Dan

[7TSS]

I was thinking the same thing about the wheel well and the drip rail moldings. Decisions decisions. LOL

[victionone]

That's going to be bad A dude. My .02, ditch the wheel well trim and you're there.

Keep up the good work!

Dan

Agreed. I hated them on my Chevelle, but don't let others talk you out of what you really want... :naughty:

[70 Chevelle]

I am building your cars cousin. No stripes no drip rails and no wheel mouldings with sport mirrors and no emblems. when I saw the rendering my jaw dropped and then I stumbled on this thread. What are your plans for the engine? I'm goin LS3. The only difference in our suspensions is I think I'm goin air ride. You've got great taste!

[7TSS]

I am building your cars cousin. No stripes no drip rails and no wheel mouldings with sport mirrors and no emblems. when I saw the rendering my jaw dropped and then I stumbled on this thread. What are your plans for the engine? I'm goin LS3. The only difference in our suspensions is I think I'm goin air ride. You've got great taste!

Sounds like you've got great taste too.

As for my engine, I'm going to use what I already have which is a BBC 509 ci with Dart heads. I want to convert it to EFI eventually. Also wouldn't mind doing an LSX engine down the road.

Your project sounds cool. The air ride stuff is a great choice and has been proven to hang with a lot of the other suspension choices out there. Got any progress pics?

[67SSDan]

So did you decide to go red (apparently) instead of black with grey stripes... or are you going to paint it again?

Dan

[7TSS]

Dan, I painted it red w/ black stripes and didn't really like it so I'm now going to re-do it in black

[wayne70]

That look's killer in black!

[70 Chevelle]

I am going to update it soon. Unfortunately haven't made as much progress as I would like. I am working on my own dash insert right now and I've had my Vintage Air unit sitting for a few months without haviing been mounted yet. I need to order my air ride setup and then try and try and make some progress .https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32092&highlight=chevelle

[70 Chevelle]

I noticed you thread on another site about your control arms. My ATS spindles have b body tapers if yours do too you need CTA-42A. I bought my control arms through Tyler ( ATS )to avoid the problems.

[7TSS]

Thanks for the info. I be sure to let them know when ordering.

[rlehto]

Thats going to be awesome! When its done look a lot like I want to do to mine even has the same paint combo as mine dows now. Great Minds do think a like!

[Code Red]

gotta love red

[7TSS]

rlehto--I saw your thread and read what color you were thinking about painting the project. Mine will be a little different with graphite colored stripes to match my rims instead of silver. Very close though. You got good taste. :twothumbs

Code Red--Unfortunately I'm going to repaint it black. Red is cool though, just not what I want this time.

[808cuda]

Dude, that paint job looks sweet! A shame you have to paint over it.
Did you paint that yourself? Hard to find good painters on the island.
Nice work on the frame too..I'm jealous! Your garage is a large one to boot as well considering how small the average garage in Hawaii is...

[Young Gun]

when is the date for paint??? cant wait to see it painted !!!

[7TSS]

808cuda -- The paint was done by a friend partially at another friend's shop and partially at home. The garage was my must have when I had the house built. I found a shop to paint it black since my friend doesn't want to do any more bare metal jobs. I paid him for the work so there's no hard feelings at least.

Young Gun -- Right now I'm stripping off the red and have to wait in line for the painter to take it in. Since it'll be done in pieces it could be a year before I get it all back from paint. :dunno: That'll give me time to save up $$$$.

[stealth71]

Damn. I wish I had the cash for one paint job. Gonna be a sweet ride.

[Code Red]

Code Red--Unfortunately I'm going to repaint it black. Red is cool though, just not what I want this time.

:hand:

guess I'll go cry myself to sleep now


lol j/k

whatever makes you happy

[Code Red]

btw what red was that?

we are going to be repainting the GTO sometime and don't want to do the Solar red

I'm thinking of GM Torch Red or GM Victory Red

but I like the shade you have

[67SSDan]

That's funny. A good buddy of mine always says "You can paint the car whatever color you want... as long as it's black when you're finished"


:hand: guess I'll go cry myself to sleep now



Dan

[7TSS]

Code Red -- It was painted Dodge Viper Red. Funny thing is that I was also considering Torch and Victory Red too. Oh well good luck with your choice.

Dan -- Too bad your buddy didn't advise me. Then I would be assembling instead of stripping paint.

[tones2SS]

I want to see finished pics of that beast!!!
GOOD LUCK!!:hail:

[7TSS]

It'll be quite awhile before any paint gets put down.

Here are a couple pics of the red being stripped off. Used razor blades to take most of the red off and then sanded down to the primer for now. I'll strip it all down and epoxy primer it til the painter can take it in.
Wish we had someone that did media blasting in Hawaii.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/7TSS/SS221.jpg)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/7TSS/SS220.jpg)

[WTRacing]

wow.. well love red, and it looked awesome

cant wait to see the black tho

[QWK-SS]

Lookin' good! :twothumbs Any progress made recently?