L & H Kustoms 1967 Chevelle 300 Deluxe from pro street to G Machine [Archive]

lh_kustoms

11-16-2008, 08:08 PM

I thought I'd share some build photos of my new project I am are starting on it's a 1967 chevelle 300 deluxe that I bought back in high school (my first car) and about 8 yrs ago I gave it the pro street treatment. vortech blown 454 th-350 narrowed 9" parallel 4-link with air ride suspension 29/18.50/15 mickey thompsons. its been fun but completely impractical. 2 yrs ago I decided to lower the car even more. and then life has been busy 1 yr ago I started my own business L&H Kustoms and this year have been busy building up my business and the 1965 mustang fastback we had at SEMA https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47008 and now its time for my car https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/11/yesnod-1.gif as time permits between jobs (evenings & weekends) Here is the rendering of the car that I had done by Jason Rushforth. If anyone is looking to have a rendering done on their car I highly recommend jason as he does great artwork and has great design ideas and just a good ol down to earth car nut

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I am planning on using rushforth wildsides 20x12 rear and 19x8 fronts here's a shot of the wheels haven't decided on the finish yet though
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lh_kustoms

11-16-2008, 08:10 PM

so this week I have started to tear the car apart to start the process from pro street to my new G Machine
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lh_kustoms

11-16-2008, 08:13 PM

more teardown
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lh_kustoms

11-16-2008, 08:15 PM

no more mickey thompsons
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orbit

11-17-2008, 11:19 AM

'66 or '67?

lh_kustoms

11-17-2008, 10:49 PM

'66 or '67?

It's a 67 300 deluxe

Steve68

11-18-2008, 04:46 AM

Should have gotten it running and when out and killed the M/T's other than that nice and dusty,

lh_kustoms

11-18-2008, 08:36 AM

Should have gotten it running and when out and killed the M/T's other than that nice and dusty,

ya that would have been fun but figured i can sell the m/t and wheels to help offset the costs. It is nice and dusty and that is one of the main reasons I am doing so is i'm tired of it being only a sunny day cruiser those m/t's are terrible in the rain

LMDGUY

11-18-2008, 08:54 AM

cool project!

lh_kustoms

11-21-2008, 08:31 AM

cool project!

Thanks! should make some more progress this weekend im looking forward to it.

JayR

11-22-2008, 04:58 PM

I'm stoked to see you jumping right on it and getting some progress knocked out, Luke! Thanks for trusting me to give your baby a facelift! It will look killer!

The WidowMaker

11-22-2008, 04:59 PM

nice choice of designer and wheel design. i cant wait to see those wildsides on there. ive got a set coming as well.

keep us updated!!!!

Tim

Flash68

11-22-2008, 05:14 PM

Nice project. Those wheels are gonna be sweet on that body.

Yelcamino

11-22-2008, 07:03 PM

Looks like it'll be a nice ride. The rear spoiler in the rendering looks familiar too.

lh_kustoms

11-23-2008, 10:19 AM

ya I love the wheel design Jason snuck those in on me on one of the proofs and I didnt notice them till he said something and they are perfect for my baby. :)

lh_kustoms

11-23-2008, 10:21 AM

Looks like it'll be a nice ride. The rear spoiler in the rendering looks familiar too.

thanks... so where does the rear spoiler look familiar? just curious. I will be hand forming both the front and rear spoiler.

lh_kustoms

11-23-2008, 10:33 AM

well had an opportunity last night to spend some time tearing the car apart stripped the firewall removed the dash, painless wiring harness, seat and the carpet. plans call for a completely smooth firewall so I have lots of holes to fill :)
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lh_kustoms

11-23-2008, 10:45 AM

more progress

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dont ya love the backwoods floor fixes in the 12 years I have owned the car I never fixed the floor just left the piece of aluminum in there that was already installed when i purchased the car....It's about time when I was younger all I cared about was going fast finally my baby is gonna get what it deserves.
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It sure does feel good to be working on my car again its been a while

lh_kustoms

11-23-2008, 10:56 AM

I'm stoked to see you jumping right on it and getting some progress knocked out, Luke! Thanks for trusting me to give your baby a facelift! It will look killer!

It feels great to be working on my own car again its been awhile. it's quite rejuvanating anyways jason the car's gonna look killer thanks to you in part.

Yelcamino

11-23-2008, 01:08 PM

thanks... so where does the rear spoiler look familiar? just curious. I will be hand forming both the front and rear spoiler.

The rendering looks very similar to the one that's on my '66. No biggy, it just caught my eye. There are more pictures of it in my Fquick garage.

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lh_kustoms

11-23-2008, 01:12 PM

The rendering looks very similar to the one that's on my '66. No biggy, it just caught my eye. There are more pictures of it in my Fquick garage.

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cool that looks good just was wondering you dont see many chevelles with spoilers. mine is going to be similiar in shape but will extend all the way out to the edge of the 1/4's probably going to make it 3 piece but havent decided yet. thanks for the pic i was lloking at the pics of your 66 last night but didnt notice the spoiler.

Yelcamino

11-23-2008, 01:19 PM

cool that looks good just was wondering you dont see many chevelles with spoilers. mine is going to be similiar in shape but will extend all the way out to the edge of the 1/4's probably going to make it 3 piece but havent decided yet. thanks for the pic i was lloking at the pics of your 66 last night but didnt notice the spoiler.

Thanks! I thought about going out to the quarters like a Camaro spoiler but decided to keep it centered like Smokey's '66. The spoiler is now welded to the trunk lid because I didn't like the bolt on look. Did you see my front spoiler? (the pics are in the "updates" folder).

lh_kustoms

11-23-2008, 02:14 PM

Thanks! I thought about going out to the quarters like a Camaro spoiler but decided to keep it centered like Smokey's '66. The spoiler is now welded to the trunk lid because I didn't like the bolt on look. Did you see my front spoiler? (the pics are in the "updates" folder).

The front spoiler looks good. I am planning on molding my front air dam to the bumper and I am going to nickel plate all the stainless and bumper and brush them. I really am diggin the brushed look... done to much polished and chrome stuff time for something different :)
If you look closely at the rendering you'll notice that I am runnin brake ducts thru the front bumper slots where the turn signals used to be. and will have the turn signals (small led's) recessed in the ducts so there out of sight but still legal.

BTW those forgelines look good on your 66 good choice.

lh_kustoms

11-24-2008, 08:07 PM

well I finished cutting the cage out almost ready to pull the body off and mount it to the rotisserie and get media blasted. hopefully I can get that done this weekend
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HWY Nova

11-25-2008, 01:22 PM

Keep the photos coming.

MarkM66

11-25-2008, 02:06 PM

The rendering looks very similar to the one that's on my '66. No biggy, it just caught my eye. There are more pictures of it in my Fquick garage.

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Another version.

lh_kustoms

11-25-2008, 07:59 PM

picked up the front fenders and cowl from the media blaster today surprisingly there in pretty decent shape. not gonna take to much to fix.
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lh_kustoms

11-25-2008, 08:01 PM

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Another version.

Thanks for the photo its always nice to see another version. is this smokeys car?

MarkM66

11-26-2008, 03:48 AM

Thanks for the photo its always nice to see another version. is this smokeys car?

Yes.

lh_kustoms

11-28-2008, 11:24 PM

I got the body pulled off the chassis today and mounted it on the rotisserie. one more thing to cross off my to do list.
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lh_kustoms

11-28-2008, 11:26 PM

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lh_kustoms

11-30-2008, 11:12 PM

well I had the opportunity to finish stripping the body shell down and now its ready to go to the media blaster. Now I can start tearing the chassis apart and begin its transformation.

Anyone have suggestions on what style of rear suspension would be the best choice since the parallel 4 link isn't well suited for corner carving? I would like to hear some comments suggestions on what others are using.

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MCMLXIX

12-01-2008, 03:24 AM

How about NASCAR inspired rear suspension>> Since you rear frame is already cut up... might be a good idea...
http://www.hotrodstohell.net/chevelle_from_hell/index.htm

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http://www.hotrodstohell.net/pro_custom_chassis/index.htm
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MarkM66

12-01-2008, 04:01 AM

I'd suggest either doing a 3 link, or contact Jakes Rod Shop, he may be able to put together a torque arm set up for your current frame.

lh_kustoms

01-10-2009, 10:19 AM

been awhile since i posted I have been busy working on customers cars and with the holidays there hasn't been much free time to work on my own. just got the body media blasted. a few surprises but nothing major...new quarters, floorboards, and a patch panel in the rear window area.
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save the best for last nothing like a cb antenna hole to repair.
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Yelcamino

01-10-2009, 02:07 PM

Nice progress! Keep the pics coming!

lh_kustoms

01-10-2009, 05:33 PM

Nice progress! Keep the pics coming!

thanks Herb will have some more pics up soon I just picked up a stock frame and will start on that this week I figured it will be easier to modify a stock frame than to remodify my pro street frame

jackfrost

01-12-2009, 10:29 AM

save the best for last nothing like a cb antenna hole to repair.

dude... you GOT to keep the CB antenna! :1st:

DirtyBomb

01-14-2009, 10:19 AM

1971CHEVELLE

01-14-2009, 11:14 AM

lh_kustoms

01-14-2009, 12:32 PM

I can't wait to see more pics of how your build is progressing! I really like that old Smokey Yunick nascar look... if I only had more time/money/garage space/talent it would happen for my '67! Haha! Keep em coming!

Thanks... I am picking up new quarters and new floor pans early next week and will start installing the parts right away. I'm taking the frame to the media blaster this afternoon. it's coming along slowly but surely.

lh_kustoms

01-16-2009, 11:53 PM

got the D/S fender all straightened rust fixed and trim/antenna holes filled
Also I scored a running 2004 iron block 6.0L today for $650

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lh_kustoms

01-16-2009, 11:58 PM

got the D/S fender all straightened rust fixed and trim/antenna holes filled
Also I scored a running 2004 iron block 6.0L today for $650

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will-ss-69

02-17-2009, 09:52 PM

Nice too see another Rare 67 300 deluxe. I owned mine 2X. I'm in Nor-cal and in 6 years have never seen another one in person. I rescued mine from a garage in SF, it had not ran or moved in 15 years. Only rust was hiding in the back window. I built mine to be a cruiser. It was completely original. Matching numbers 283 and powerslide. Of course I pumped it as far as possible with original 64cc heads and block. They did not make the original interior anymore, "thank God" so i went with malibu interior. And the radio delete plate is actually from a 66 Shhh!!! So I kept it mostly original and painted it the factory Metallic Mountain Green color. I just recently sold it again to finish a unfinished 69 ss camaro project. Here is a few pics of mine... Good Luck with Yours...:smoke:

70LS1NOVA

02-18-2009, 06:20 AM

Anyone have suggestions on what style of rear suspension would be the best choice since the parallel 4 link isn't well suited for corner carving? I would like to hear some comments suggestions on what others are using.

Why not go with AirRide on all four corners?

lh_kustoms

02-18-2009, 08:46 AM

lh_kustoms

02-18-2009, 08:55 AM

Why not go with AirRide on all four corners?

while I will probably use AirRide i was asking about rear suspension but i have decide to go with a custom nascar style suspension with a watts link built from scratch.

lh_kustoms

03-13-2009, 01:18 PM

well not an update on the car but much better I became a dad this week Kolby was born mon night after 36 hr labor he is 7lbs 3ozs https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/03/Kolby017-1.jpg
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69sleeper

03-13-2009, 01:36 PM

Congratulations!!!!!

Paul_J

03-13-2009, 02:11 PM

Yes, Congrats. Enjoy every day because they grow up fast. My oldest gets married tomorrow.

Motown 454

03-13-2009, 06:15 PM

Congratulations A new addition to the pit crew. ( the best addition )

41565 chevelle

03-13-2009, 06:58 PM

Love the build, congrats on Kolby!!! I got 3 of those kid things...3 1/2 down to 6 months! Think you are busy now?

lh_kustoms

08-01-2009, 07:19 PM

well life has been pretty hectic since kolby was born but wonderful at the same time. been busy with the family and working on customer cars but i finally found some spare time and got the floor cutout and new pans fitted up just need to weld them in now. hopefully i can find time this week to get them in then on to replacing the 1/4's. just got an ISIS wiring system for it as well as an accel DFI system to control the 6.0L when the time comes.
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ArthurJGuy

08-30-2009, 06:23 PM

Looks like its coming along nicely!

lh_kustoms

08-30-2009, 07:30 PM

Looks like its coming along nicely!

Thanks its hard to find the time to work on it between spending time with the family and working on customers cars but i did get the p/s floor pan all ready to weld in today and hopefully I can get the d/s floor ready soon.

L & H Kustoms

09-30-2009, 08:57 PM

L & H Kustoms is proud to announce our new Pro Billet™ Tall Spindles. Designed to fit the 64-72 A body, 67-69 F body, and 68-74 X body platforms, machined out of ultra strong, lightweight 6061 T6511 aircraft spec aluminum with an ultra strong billet spindle shaft machined from 4130 Chromoly steel. They come hard anodized black for the ultimate in corrosion protection. We offer 2 versions, 2” drop and stock height. They are designed to utilize either your factory 69-72 disc brakes components or in conjunction with our C5/C6 corvette disc brake conversion kit which includes billet aluminum hubs and billet aluminum caliper brackets. The tall spindle incorporates a raised upper ball joint to radically improve the vehicles handling characteristics by transforming the camber gain to improve handling. The Pro Billet™ Tall Spindle bolts directly in place of the OEM assembly to either factory or aftermarket tubular control arms, and with the use of 304 stainless steel upper and lower ball joint inserts, any taper can be machined into the spindle.

Features include:

- Tall spindle improves negative camber gain under suspension load
- Machined from ultra lightweight, exceptionally strong 6061 T6511 aluminum
- Screw-in 304 stainless steel ball joint inserts prevent wear and fatigue
- Revised bolt-on Pro Billet™ steering arm improves bump steer *coming soon
- Direct bolt-on spindle replacement for A-F-X body vehicles
- Available in 2” drop and stock height

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L & H Kustoms

12-23-2009, 10:58 PM

Well finally got to work on my car today (needed the therapy) got the d/s floor pan fitted and got the braces cleaned up and coated with por15 and began fitting the DSE heater delete plate im going to be welding in on the firewall. I like the look of a clean smooth firewall but it needs some shape and not just flat IMO.

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Jon69RagTop

12-24-2009, 05:55 AM

Luke

Couldn't agree with you more about the firewall plate. I love the alternate plate DSE sells, so good choice.

Keep plugging away at the car and have merry Christmas too.

Jon

L & H Kustoms

08-26-2010, 04:46 PM

Well as I have been extremely busy with customer projects I decided I needed to take some time and work on my car as it has been neglected all year. So yesterday I decided to mount my frame on my chassis table and spend some time on it.
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L & H Kustoms

08-26-2010, 04:53 PM

So today I spent some time stitch welding the poor factory seams to add some strength
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Then I decided to recycle my old crossmember and driveshaft hoop for the rear
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And here it is mocked up. Just need to buzz it tomorrow then Ill start boxing the frame.
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Thumpin'66

08-28-2010, 11:43 AM

Looking good Luke!

L & H Kustoms

08-28-2010, 09:16 PM

Looking good Luke!

Thanks Russ how's your 66 coming along?

Thumpin'66

08-29-2010, 09:34 AM

Coming along well.. Hope to have enough cash to buy some control arms and such this coming month. I really wanted to run your spindles but I believe I will will have to run a short spindle for the Kore3 short spindle brackets and my 17" wheel combo plus i plan to run GW drag upper arms and Gplus lowers. Congrats on the new addition to the family! Hey, I just noticed in your sig that you are a Global West dealer... How about a quote on TLC-42 uppers and CTA-42L lowers?

L & H Kustoms

08-29-2010, 10:40 PM

A little update.... Got boxing plates fab'd and welded in as well as my recycled crossmember. I also got my tubing bent for my 3 link upper bracket. Now I just need to trim it to fit.
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L & H Kustoms

08-30-2010, 04:08 PM

Got my 3 link hoop and braces fab'd and welded in today.
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CruizinKev

08-31-2010, 08:40 AM

looks good and very nice welds! :twothumbs

L & H Kustoms

10-15-2010, 12:19 AM

Well a small update. I picked up (feel like I stole it) a barely used tko600 off of CL a few weeks ago and ordered up a quicktime bell and so I decided to pull my 6.0l off the crate and tear all the truck acc off and put on my used weiand intake on and set them up in the chassis for some motivation. I'm gonna try and spend a little time on it after I get back from sema. I am trying to finish up a 69 chevelle resto I have to have finished in 2 weeks to deliver back to the customer down in cali on my way to Vegas so I wont have much free time to spend on it until then but it sure is hard not work on it now that I am finally making some progress.
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m6z

10-15-2010, 12:19 PM

I like it. The post cars never get any love.

L & H Kustoms

11-23-2010, 05:53 PM

Had some down time today while waiting for parts for another project so I decided to spend a little time and narrow the rear frame rails 3" per side. I had to cut out my rear crossmember and 3 link upper mount so I will have to redo that as I did not originally intend on narrowing the rear frame. I also ordered the new RideTech single adjustable coilovers front & rear for the car and they should be here some time next week.

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Fl Buick

11-24-2010, 03:50 AM

L & H Kustoms

11-24-2010, 11:40 AM

Hey Luke, before you cut out the crossmember and drive shaft loop to narrow the frame you had it positioned right in front of the lower control arm mount. Is there room for mufflers? I'm looking at doing the same thing so any idea would be great.

No there wouldnt be enough room to mount mufflers between the crossmember and rear diff depending on the length of muffler. Basically I had 23" and you need to take into account the radius of the bend for the exhaust to go over the rear axle.

L & H Kustoms

11-25-2010, 02:28 PM

Just a small update. had some time this morning to fab up some gussets and got them all tacked in place. Now I just need to cut out the flat plates to finish boxing in the gussets and then do all the final welding.
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and hope everyone is having a happy and safe Thanksgivings. :cheers: