Project Syckness

[1badchevelle]

I am new here and posting my driver/project. This was a gift from my wife:slap: last year after I sold my 86 crew cab dually. The handaling is poor and this is were I started focusing my attension. I am sad to say I am not doing a frame off but the frame has been power coated by previous owner. It has a 350 small block with a demon 650, edelbrock intake, accel billet dist, hooker headers. from thier it goes to a rebuilt th400, and the week link is a stock non posi 10 bolt. I have installed hotchkis coils out back with QA1 adjustables. I have also installed UMI tubular control arms upper and lowers. I shall try to have the front coils and qa1 shocks on this week end. I am looking to do a c5 brake upgrade with the help from you guys. It is running 3" exhaust to flowmasters. this thing is loud.(neighbors hate me everytime I start this thing) You can hear me coming from a block away. The rest of the car is pretty stock. I was able to get my hands on a original Baldwin motion hood and sbc valve covers from a 70 chevelle from NJ Covers are getting polished and hood is getting some minor work done. I will be posting pictures as I go along. I am looking to have a rendering ( any takers) Car will be running 18 or 19 up front and 20 out back. color I am looking at is 2008 corvette otomic orange or two tone with 04 chevy charcol grey on top. This has been a car on a budget.

[1badchevelle]

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[TPI Monte SS]

Looks like a solid car to start with, lots of luck!

[Chevrolaine]

Nice car, Nicer wife!!

[1badchevelle]

I am in a bit of issue. I would like to go EFI. Would I be better going with accel stealthram, GM Ramjet 350, LT1 or LS ? This is going to be a daily driver and as gas price go up the more I delay. I am looking for MPG but also HP. Any help would be great.

[novanutcase]

LS.....

John

[marine02ss]

asefgasd

[1badchevelle]

Front coils ,shocks, bushings and end link were done this week end. I wil also sending the baldwin motion valve covers to get polished should have them back in a week or so. I will post pic's later.

[ZVT]

Nice I used to have a 72 that I stupidely sold for very little money a few years ago...If you need a rendering send me a pm...:twothumbs

[1badchevelle]

ZVT pm sent

Finally came up with a name for my project. Project bonehead.

After a lot of number pushing I came with a $10k budget not including the car. I will be foing with some type of ls motor (unless brother in law gives me his 97 LT1 vette w/ 20/miles)trans will be a 4l60e with a 12 bolt. I will be running c5 z06(Tobin @ kore has been a great help w/?) front and rear brakes(paid $80 new) I will be nickle and dimeing what I can, and buying as funds allow(any Sponsor willing to pitch in? I will be posting pic's as time allows. After all this is my daily until I get my taurus up and runing or pick up my buddys 97 wrangler for $800 with 35" tires with a 6 inch lift 4 cyl.

[1badchevelle]

Just a update, I was able to pick up my LS1 today. The guy had a couple ls6 and a ls7 I guess this one was in hes way. Eng was preety complete but will need a new throtle body and water pump as he said the pump had a leak. I also picked up a 93 mustang gt for 2500. This will be my new daily until I get the velle back up and running.

[rohrt]

:cool: A LS1 for 400 bucks! You my man suck!

[Code Red]

:cool: A LS1 for 400 bucks! You my man suck!

agreed

[1badchevelle]

1....

[Bishop73]

Wow, those are some amazing deals you've found!! Wish I could find them like that for my Elky.

[1badchevelle]

Well its been some time since I did a update. I have gone from the ls1 to a 2000 4.8 to a 2002 5.3 to a 06 6.0 w/ a 4l60e I just pulled out the old motor over the weekend and removed the hole interior. I will be putting in a mild cam(any recomendations welcomed) I have edlebrock motor plate on the way and should ordering the edelbrock headers some. I have also bought the gto seats from a Qnitro(thanks again these things are bad a$$)
I have also placed my order with PRRC for my Rushforth Rated x 20 x 10 out back and 19 x 8 in front but also looking into Whiplash in a brushed finish with a polished lip.(Supporting our site vendors) ATS got the call for the stock spindles with steering arms (NICE)

I am looking at Marquez for some parts the the velle, and maybe ring bros for some hood hinges.

I know I left out a bunch I will post later.


Well project will be slow moving I get $$$ for the build.


Not sure if anyone has this name but if I can have a mod change the name to Project Syckness.

Also Many Thanks to Tyler(ATS),Jason(Rushforth)Tobin(Kore3) Jim (Paradise) for all your help and patience

Well here are some pics.
This is what I started with
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This is what I am hopping for
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cant beat paying them with cookies
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test fitting the l-88 hood
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Joe lending a hand to remove the motor
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cleaning the frame
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test fitting the gto seats
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[CruizinKev]

very nice updates :twothumbs

[brrymnvette]

The hopes for pic is the best chevelle I've ever seen. Tied with the other silver one on here.

[srh3trinity]

Cool project. Your goal pic is amazing. If you can nail that stance, you will be set.

[1badchevelle]

Let me give credit to ALLKAR for the photo chop.

[Code Red]

nice seats ;-)

[stealth71]

Looking good. You can check out my '71 build in my sig.

[1badchevelle]

Yeh I printed out your hole build from LS1tech.com

Nice. I got a lot of pointers from your build. Thanks for putting so much detail. I will be pm you to ask a couple of ??

[1badchevelle]

Well I finally got my caliper bracket and had them p-coated. I am aiming to have them installed this weekend along with the ats spindle but its the wife's b-day and she think her b-day is a 3 day event.

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[Motown 454]

The brakes look great.

[Roadbuster]

Looking good!

I like where you are going with this!

Jon

[72Chevelle454]

I noticed the car you used for your goals has a 70 front end. Are you going to change the nose to a 70 as well?

[72Chevelle454]

Nice build btw. I'm partial to the 71/72 Chevelles, that's why I asked. I like the direction that you're going, especially the LS route. Are you going to mini tub it? With the wheel size you're going with, are you going to be able to tuck the wheels?

[1badchevelle]

not changing the front end just use the pic. I will be using a monte or elco front bumper. Tires not sure yet but looking at 315-35-20 or 305-35-20 for the rear.


Due to cash flow I had to put the build on hold. Well I am finally getting the spare frame to get sand blasted and picking up a couple of low $$ items. I will be coating the floors with por-15 over the next couple of weeks. After that I will be adding some r-blox as a sound deadner. The wife gave me $600 for fathers day under one condition to spend every penny on the car. I may listen to her this one time. I did how ever get this little thing, if anyone wants one let me know.

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So at this point over the next month will have the frame and the front and rear suspension on it. a lot of pics to come.

[hechtrod]

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cant beat paying them with cookies
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I'm jealous. I've 3 boys of my own (and 1 more in Sept). Cookies eh?! Nice idea! Can't wait to work on a ride with my boys. Keep up the great work. I dig your photoshop/rendering of your vision. Awesome! Love me some velle!

[wingman]

I'd be real interested in one of those little Edelbrock goodies. I'm semi-local to you.(OC)

[1badchevelle]

Got the por 15 on the car nice product. I should have spent a bit more time on the cleaning part of it but that's just me.

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I did confirm its a LQ4 not a LQ9 but its okay with me.

The plan for the motor

thumpr cam 54-600-11
comp timing
7.4 pushrods
titanium retainers
gold comp cams roller rockers 1.72 (8mm)
beehive springs
just help it move a bit.

it should sound a bit better than this

NeQ0jk-7Uzc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeQ0jk-7Uzc

[1badchevelle]

well not much has been done as its been pretty hot in Socal I have been doing the family thing.

I did however manage to get these done during the week. S/S door strikers, just need a bit more of polishing and they will be good to go.

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[jackfrost]

where did you get those?

[1badchevelle]

home made from S/S

[mc84_zz4]

Nice work!

[1badchevelle]

Jack I made a extra set if you need some.

Well I have been busting my head over the last several weeks. I sold the edelbrock intake and decided to to with a ported ls2 intake. I also have been making a lot of calls and research and have bought the comps mother thumpr cam(54-601-11) to give me a bit of hp gain and give me the idle I was looking for. I also will be picking up thier springs and pushrods. I bought the ls2 intake ans started taking my motor apart.
Since I no longer need my truck intake I will be selling the truck intake, oil pan, and a spare ls1 block I have.

Things I need are ls2 fuel rail, ls2 injectors and a 4 bolt 90 mm t/b or parts to adapt ls2 to ls1. if anyone has any of these parts, laying around let me know I will take them of your hand.
Since I do not know how to replace the cam and do the degreing if anyone is local and would like to give me a hand I will keep the beers coming.

here are some pics. That is my four year old boy lending a hand.

I would also like to thank Rick from Hood-Latches.com for coming out and meeting with me. What a great guy, and the parts look killer. Cant wait till he releases the latch for the chevelles.


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no anything in the car that is why its so high.
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[brans72]

If jack doesn't get them can I get dibs for my chevelle?

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

I think that L88 scoop goes really good with the car. Looking great so far.

[1badchevelle]

Brans not a problem I will wait to here back from Jack

Sam-- L-88 hood gives the velle complete diffrent look. I have had this hood for 2 years just sitting around. the hood needs a bit of work but nothing major. I just hope route 66 does not go with the same paint color as I will, since I did see it on the renderings they did for American Hero III

[brans72]

Thanks man! If you ever wanna make some door vents like Felser let me know I want a set!!!! Maybe there something I can help you out on in return some time. Brandon

[brans72]

Where did that hood latch come from ? You can not hide all the goodies from me :)

[1badchevelle]

I don't have one yet. But its from our sponsor Hood-latches.com Rick is a great guy (I owe you a couple of beers). Let me just say from the day I seen the first latch for the camaro on this site I knew this would be a must have for my car. Now months later and very anxtious to see when the Chevelle latch would be release. Now that I had the pleasure to set my eyes on that latch, the quality it is second to none.

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[brans72]

Damn I gotta get one! How comes we are always last to get cool parts made guys?

[1badchevelle]

Brans, pm sent.

Jack took the door strikers but I will see if I have material to make more.

I think the next item in line will be some hood adjusters as my stock ones look like hell.

I plan on making or buying a lot of parts and having a brushed finished.

I am looking to get Fesler hinges and door vents, just waiting to see who will come out with the billet led taillight for the 70-72 chevelle

[1badchevelle]

I started working on the frame. It was a bit rusty but after long hours or grinding it looks okay wish I would have spent a bit more time on it before I applied por-15

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I have a extra cross I also applied por-15

her are some pics of the latch
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Next in line is the rear end and hopefully start putting all the suspension parts on in a week or so.

Here is the list of part I have accumilated.
parts to be added out back is 12 bolt rear posi unit 3.90 gears hotchkis coils, QA1 shock UMI upper and lower control arms( unless I can get some Currie or Metco) c5 z06 brakes with e-brake set up(almost done and no its not kore 3)
upfront will be ats spindles c5z06 brakes hotchkis coils and qa1 shock, hotchkis sway bar and for now stock upper and lower with energy bushings.(need $$$ for SPC or global west)

[AustinClassic]

Very nice, I need to look into some of that billet

[Fesler built]

Brans, pm sent.

Jack took the door strikers but I will see if I have material to make more.

I think the next item in line will be some hood adjusters as my stock ones look like hell.

I plan on making or buying a lot of parts and having a brushed finished.

I am looking to get Fesler hinges and door vents, just waiting to see who will come out with the billet led taillight for the 70-72 chevelle

We have Billet Tail lights as well, along with trunk hinges, hood hinges, door strikers, hood adj and door jamb vents.

[brans72]

I did not see round tail lights for the chevelles on your sight Chris, but I did see the 1970 tail lights.

[1badchevelle]

I did not see round tail lights for the chevelles on your sight Chris, but I did see the 1970 tail lights.

x2.....

[70chevelle406]

Wheres the prices on all the billet goodies?

[1badchevelle]

started to take the front are rear suspension of the car so I can put the parts I need onto the other frame.

Wife and kids were gone on Saturday so I spent the day on the car. Sunday morning I got a ear full from my son as he has to take part on everything that is done to the car.( I was warned by my 5 yr son)

So here are some pics. I will be reusing the hotchkis front and rear coils and qa1 shock front and rear. Only have about 250 miles on them. Also for know I will be using the stock front upper/lower control arms until I can afford the sc&c parts. I am glad I bought parts from ats when I did since I have the spindles and steering arms in boxes for almost a year.
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[1badchevelle]

had some time this weekend to remove the upper and lower control arms. As you can see the 30+ years have taken their toll. moog ball joints an energy bushings going in after a bit of por-15.

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[gstock8732]

hey mann thats a nice velle..

how much did you have to clean up on the frame for the por15 to apply well... did u use that marine clean stuff to erase the brown from the frame.. im about to por 15 my fram on my malibu and wasnt sure if i should spring for the 45 dollars on the gallon of marine clean or paint it right over.. btw, di you brush it on roll it or spray it.. cause it came out really well. and btw, your are truley blessed with your sons having such a strong part of wanting to build that car with you.. those are memories you and them will always remember.. btw.. ur lucky as hell for you wife to buy that for you.. your a lucky dude. man one lucky dude.. gl and god bless bro.

[clu269]

Progress is going well. Looks like you have a clear vision on what direction you are headed.

[1badchevelle]

No real update but had time to put back in the stock front upper and lowers until I get some $$$ for the sc&c set. Qa1 went in and ats spindles. Now I just need some to put the cam, and springs in the motor.

After seeing widowmakers build I may have to redo some things.

Here are some pics.

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[T_Raven]

Nice project. 71 is my favorite year chevelle

[69projectKAOS]

^ agreed , thats my favorite year too. your car is looking great keep it up! where did you get that brake set up?-Dom

[doribak]

i'm trying to find GTO seats reasonable price but just can't get them, did you put them with their full electric harness?

[jilge71]

builds looking nice man!!! i was wanting to go with the gto seats as well and was wondering how they fit inside?

[1badchevelle]

^ agreed , thats my favorite year too. your car is looking great keep it up! where did you get that brake set up?-Dom

Calipers are from craigslist got a killer deal they are vette c5 z06, got the ats spindles from a member here. I have been piecing everything together buying parts as good deals come by.
here are some pics from this weekend. these are my rear wheels (20x10) and just tried them up front for kicks.


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i'm trying to find GTO seats reasonable price but just can't get them, did you put them with their full electric harness? Yes they are going full electric. I am not done as project stalled for the last 7 months that is why I have not had many updates. At one point I was considering selling everything but my wife did not allow me to. I thank here every chance I get. I finally got in the garage this 4 of July weekend and did some cleaning. Now I can get in and start working on it again.


builds looking nice man!!! i was wanting to go with the gto seats as well and was wondering how they fit inside?

The seats fit a bit high( several post on this on this site) the rear seats is where most of the hard work will be at. fronts are pretty strait forward.

Over the next 2 months I will be working on the fuel system, rear end and start on the interior. (wish me luck):fingersx::cheers:

Anyone local willing to give me a hand and install a cam, springs and push rods?

[jilge71]

the cam and springs were easy to me but the hard part is the cam and crank gears getting them lined up. i bought a spring compressor from oriellys for like 7 bucks and a air hose that screws into the spark plug holes so that you dont have to take the heads off. it was like 6 bucks. i also bought a pen magnet to get the retainers out of the springs without dropping them. it sure made it easy. i wish i was close id come help! i lined up the timing chain gears before i ever took anything apart so that made it alittle easier too. good luck :fingersx:

[Nick.V70]

NICE wheels!!!:cheers:

[John Wright]

I'm glad your wife stood up for your car...good woman right there. I know it's frustrating when a project stalls out for whatever reason....believe, I know. Thing is about selling off your stuff, seldom do you ever get what it's really worth, or even get your money back out of it. These projects are for pure enjoyment and have to be looked at in that light rather than as retirement investments.

[Addicted]

Great build !!! Funny how I've lurked this one and another for a while....lol. Borrowing Ideas :idea:

[1badchevelle]

Great build !!! Funny how I've lurked this one and another for a while....lol. Borrowing Ideas :idea:
ask away if you have questions.



I'm glad your wife stood up for your car...good woman right there. I know it's frustrating when a project stalls out for whatever reason....believe, I know. Thing is about selling off your stuff, seldom do you ever get what it's really worth, or even get your money back out of it. These projects are for pure enjoyment and have to be looked at in that light rather than as retirement investments.

Agreed, and yes she is a keeper.


I got the rear mocked just to check everything out. I also jumped back on the gto seats and plan on finishing my budget parking brake set for a c5 set up.

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[1badchevelle]

More pics. got the Kore3 bracket on and mocked up the calipers. Now I need someone local to assemble the rear( anyone local on the forum that can do it or point me in the right direction?)

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Looking for places of where to put the filter and pump.
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my guard dog
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[The WidowMaker]

im not sure what you need assembled, but currie did mine.

[1badchevelle]

Took the dash out. I will be getting a carbon sheet to do the panel for the gauges. Here is a cardboard mock up.

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[doribak]

looking good! keep up the good work!
love this project...

[Nick.V70]

Hey have you seen this yet >> http://www.rt66parts.com/product_info.php?cPath=932_994&products_id=2308


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I did there SS dash version and it turned out pretty nice.

[Nick.V70]

Hole crap...sorry it's so big....

[1badchevelle]

yep. I was going to get one but just decided to try and do my own. I was hoping Anvil would have come out with thier dash since they had a post in 06 or 07 they were working on it. Now that they have completed the hood and trunk I will see if they will do the dash.

[Nick.V70]

Where is the post on the hood and truck? Link man link!! haha

[1badchevelle]

Anvil used Vince's car.


https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71547

[Nick.V70]

Thanks for the link, I sometimes fall behind on the new stuff...haha

[1badchevelle]

No pics to update but have been collecting parts as I was able to. Since we decide to buy a larger house we had to make some sacrifices. Before we buy another house I did not want to have a single debt. I have been putting every penny on paying off what we owed. Unfortunately times are hard and I have most of my extended family unemployed. My dad is in construction, my mom in a flower shop, my sister a teacher, and same goes for the inlaws, all have been hit hard and have been unemployed for some time. That said the paying off the debt was place on hold as well as bigger house to help out the family.That will some up why I felt I needed to sell the car a couple of times not to mention a streak of bad luck that I hope is over.

Now on to better things I think I have most of what I need to run my fuel system. I have the vette filter/regulator with the russell fittings going into a walbro fuel pump,Swagelok fitting and a aluminum hard line. I now need to get some flexible line for the tank to the regulator and from the hard line to the intake. I just found out about edelbrock no longer making the ls swap headers and since I buy direct, I screwed my self by not ordering them sooner. I tried to order them from jegs today at work but got tied up all day and seemed like every time I logged on something prevented me to get the order completed. I came home to place the order only to find out they were sold out. So I bought some Hooker headers and hope they will fit with the edelbrock mounts. I will be ordering the a harness from PSI in the next week or two.

These last several months I have spent very little time on this and other sites. But will say seeing all of the progress a lot of you have done especially Tim( WidowMaker) has definitely been an inspiration. So thanks all for the motivation and hope to be posting some pics soon.

[THE TECH]

Great project. I work in Whittier. Hope to see you around in the future.

[1badchevelle]

Finally got my front upper control arms.

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[The WidowMaker]

looks good buddy. i know someone that can coat parts black :twothumbs:.

[jilge71]

hey glad to see you still have the car! i have been really busy and my car got put on the back burner as well. hope everything is better and cant wait to see the car finished.