New 70 chevelle ss project

[nitrovette]

After the tragic loss of my brother Jim last week in a motorcycle crash, i took over his 70 chevelle ss396 to build in his memory.Jim always wanted to get back to this car one of many he had 20-30 or so and would never sell it.Now im in the middle of rebuilding my 73 Ls1 vette so decided to sell it to my uncle .So i can spend every amount of time and money i got into it to get the chevelle done for Jim.Itll be a mix of protouring and original together.I think thats what he wanted for it.The car comes with a ton of new parts already put away and all work can and will be done by me so cost wise wont kill me.Already have new doors so quarters,entire trunk has to be replaced trunk lid,rear valance etc... will get replaced.Looks worse in pictures,everything from quarters forward is solid floors are perfect and frame was already detailed and suspension was detailed so it stayed in good shape.Motor was rebuilt but ill be rebuilding it anyway.

http://rides.webshots.com/album/567908692AacXXA

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[derekf]

Sorry to hear about your brother.

[7TSS]

Sorry for your loss. It's a cool thing you're doing to finish the car in his memory. Keep us posted on your progress.

[nitrovette]

Thanks my brother meant alot to me we were very close and if i have to get rid of my vette to build this for him ill do it.

[customshop]

sorry for your loss I also have lost a brother a little while back. I understand you pain. Good luck with your project. here is a chevelle I just finished up for a customer. hope it puts a smile on your face.
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[WS6]

good luck with it Pat

[nitrovette]

Thanks guys ill take plenty of pictures along the way.

[ProdigyCustoms]

So sorry to hear about your brother. 70 Chevelles are cool and under done Pro Touring. I always look around for projects with special stories we can help with. I think this car hobby is sometimes as much about the story then the car itself. I keep my eye out for these special meaning projects, this would surely qualify. If you need anything from us parts wise let me know and I will hook you up with some additional discount to get you closer to your new dream.

[nitrovette]

Wow i really dont know what to say,but thank you, this means alot to me.I will definitely get in touch with you when i get further along.Thanks again thats what the car hobby is all about sticking together and helping others when they can.

[abadsvt]

Sorry to hear about your brother! I also think it is a really cool thing you are doing and i am sure your brother is smiling down on you!

[highschool70ss]

Sorry about your loss. It is a great thing you are doing to restore the chevelle in his memory. If you ever have any questions checkout chevelles.com forums, loads of information there. Good luck with the project.

[brrymnvette]

Sorry about your loss. I'm actually trying to do kinda the same thing. I'm trying to find my bro's old 78 Camaro to restore for my pop's as a gift. It was 10 years ago he was taken from us. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him.

[craigs73]

sorry to hear about you loss i think this is a good thing your doing. it sounds like the way you talked about him and all his projects that he will be with you every step of the way in getting this car done. once again i am sorry i just lost my mother back in march to colon cancer and i know shes with me everyday. on a better not i hope to see more progress on this project i will be watching good luck

[nitrovette]

Sorry about your loss. I'm actually trying to do kinda the same thing. I'm trying to find my bro's old 78 Camaro to restore for my pop's as a gift. It was 10 years ago he was taken from us. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him.

Sorry about your loss also,thats great your trying to get it back for your pop.I still expect my bro to call my cell everyday.Miss him alot.

[nitrovette]

well i decided to try the rims and tires from my corvette since i wasnt letting them go with the corvette anyway and they fit perfect to me.When done itll have to be lowered of course im thinking 1 inch infront and 1 1/2 to 2 inchs in rear.
The rims are 17x9.5 with 4 .25 bs and a 275/50/17 nitto nt 450 tire fronts are 17x8 4 inch bs with 255/50/17.At least now it rolls.Today ill start strippig it down to metal and see exactly what i got to order as far as sheetmetal and ill order that this week.

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2321874770052841409KzfzjC
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/10/2955498274_d91a23fc2d-1.jpg

[Code Red]

sorry for your loss but good luck with the project

[TPI Monte SS]

Wow, so sorry to hear of your loss! I hope your build goes smoothly and reminds you of the good times you and your brother shared. Keep us posted!

[7TSS]

well i decided to try the rims and tires from my corvette since i wasnt letting them go with the corvette anyway and they fit perfect to me.When done itll have to be lowered of course im thinking 1 inch infront and 1 1/2 to 2 inchs in rear.
The rims are 17x9.5 with 4 .25 bs and a 275/50/17 nitto nt 450 tire fronts are 17x8 4 inch bs with 255/50/17.At least now it rolls.Today ill start strippig it down to metal and see exactly what i got to order as far as sheetmetal and ill order that this week.

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2321874770052841409KzfzjC
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/10/2955498274_d91a23fc2d-1.jpg
If you plan to run a lowered stance those wheels might not work out. Based on what you said the specs are, they'll stick out too much and run into the outer fender lip. Best to double check them with the car at the desired ride height though.

[nitrovette]

Thanks i wont do anything till its back togther then decide.

[nitrovette]

Project Heaven Sent

Made a little progress only have an hour here and there to work on it,wifes been working long days and i have to watch my son till shes home so i make the best out of my time and as you can see my space too.Not bad for 24x24 garage a 70 chevelle frame the 70 body in the middle and the 73 corvette chassis on the other side.Raining to hard to move anything outside tonight bodys going in 10x20 tent for now and the parts are going in the shed so ill have room to start on the chevelle chassis this weekend.
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[Motown 454]

Sorry to hear about your brother. You already made some nice progress. Nice garage thats the size I would like to build it looks like you have plenty of room to work. Keep the updates coming.

[nitrovette]

Thanks wayne,hes deeply missed.I wished i went 28x28 could use that extra 4 foot.But i got everything cleaned up body on a dolly to roll it around and will start on frame this weekend.

[nitrovette]

Made a little more progress almost down to frame,dont get alot of time to spend on it but im trying.Got new compressor coming and heater is on its way.

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2458138750052841409AZZpUc
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[Motown 454]

You need to be comfortable to enjoy working on it.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

I am sorry about your loss. Please keep us informed about your build on this. I for one would love to see it as it goes along. Thanks for sharing this experience with us.

[MrBlonde]

So sorry to hear about your loss. What a great way to give this experience a positive spin, good luck with your project!

[nitrovette]

Not alot getting done,im ready to assemble suspension on frame,but got sick again and been in hospital.I have sarchoidosis in my lungs and its progressed worse.Started coughing up massive amounts of blood.Im heading to philly to get biopsy and get the rest of the blood thats still in my left lung out then go from there.So the chevelle project is on hold for now.

[1971CHEVELLE]

very nice chevelle
Sorry for your loss I also have lost a brother a little while back. In a motorcycle crash I understand you pain.

[Motown 454]

nitrovette Take care of yourself, the car will be there when your better. I'll keep you in my prayers good luck in Philly.
Wayne