rlehto
02-20-2008, 09:40 PM
My Name is Ryan I'm a Purdue Student Studying Aerospace Engineering and I love anything automotive. I own 1970 Chevelle(bought it when I turned 16) and just got a beater 1988 Toyota 4runner plan to make it a trail truck thats another story.
Just started tear down of my Chevelle. I plan to do a frame off job take car of all the cancer and prevent it from returning as much as possible as I plan to never sell it. Also I want it to be my daily driver after its done. I am still in college so I know its going to take me awhile but thats half the fun RIGHT??
I want it to be fun to drive yet pratical i.e. decent gas mileage yet be able to keep upgrading and adding performance.
So Here is what I have In mind seen it done a lot as I have been reasearching so I think its best since I've never done this stuff before.
Powertrain
Engine: LS1
Trans: T-56
Rear-End: 12bolt?
Suspension/Brakes
Still researching probably lower it adj. shocks?
Tubed control arms poly bushings still deciding on this stuff.
Four-Wheel Discs
Interior
Black? White? Something else
I want put in newer bucket seats
Autometer Gauges
Fab up a dash and console
Mild Stero New Head unit with I-pod cable Nothing crazy
Exterior
Silver with Black stripes? Or Black with Silver or just black decisions decisions
Wheels/Tires
I like the black or gunmetal centers polished lip 16"s or 17"s
Mini Tub the rear I like seeing the wide tires from behind
I know this is a lot and not too clear but I have a picture in my head. Hope to have fun along that way and learn all I can!
These forums are great what did people do before the internet?
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Just started tear down of my Chevelle. I plan to do a frame off job take car of all the cancer and prevent it from returning as much as possible as I plan to never sell it. Also I want it to be my daily driver after its done. I am still in college so I know its going to take me awhile but thats half the fun RIGHT??
I want it to be fun to drive yet pratical i.e. decent gas mileage yet be able to keep upgrading and adding performance.
So Here is what I have In mind seen it done a lot as I have been reasearching so I think its best since I've never done this stuff before.
Powertrain
Engine: LS1
Trans: T-56
Rear-End: 12bolt?
Suspension/Brakes
Still researching probably lower it adj. shocks?
Tubed control arms poly bushings still deciding on this stuff.
Four-Wheel Discs
Interior
Black? White? Something else
I want put in newer bucket seats
Autometer Gauges
Fab up a dash and console
Mild Stero New Head unit with I-pod cable Nothing crazy
Exterior
Silver with Black stripes? Or Black with Silver or just black decisions decisions
Wheels/Tires
I like the black or gunmetal centers polished lip 16"s or 17"s
Mini Tub the rear I like seeing the wide tires from behind
I know this is a lot and not too clear but I have a picture in my head. Hope to have fun along that way and learn all I can!
These forums are great what did people do before the internet?
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