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MCMLXIX
03-24-2009, 10:28 PM
Well I have been lurking around read post and adding what I can here and there. I have purchase item from vendors here and well as parts from members. I figured I would start a thread about my build. I will be a slow process. I will take as many pictures as possible.

This is what the car looked like when I purchased it. It’s a Malibu built in Fremont CA. It had the original 283 with smog pump. The previous owner changed out the power glide for a TH350. It’s an original AC car. It has some rust around the rear window and the passenger quarter was replaced many many moons ago.

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This was a daily driver for a while. The first item to address was the 4 wheel drum brakes. I'm lucky enough to live in Las Vegas and met with Tyler from ATS. A set of his spindles was a no-brainer. Better geometry, sealed bearing pack and a lot of options for brakes.

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At the same time I upgraded to a CPP master cylinder and a stainless brake booster. I also talked to Mark at SC&C and picked up a set of adjustable SPD control arms.... I put on some Coy's C-67 wheels and some 245/45/18 Dunlop tires... What a difference!

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So I have been running the car like this for a while. I always wanted to do an LSx swap and get 6 speed in there. I was trying to keep this as a daily driver too. The plan was to find another frame and modify that one without having to tear the car apart.

Once I found a frame, I brought it to someone to have it boxed. I also wanted to build a skeleton and convert it to coilovers on all four corners. Here was the plan...

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Here are some pictures of the initial progress.

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Now most of it came out ok. The front coilover shock mounts were hideous. I wasn't overly impressed with the outcome, but since I can't weld and don’t have the tools it was the best I thought I could do. If I had planned it better I would have had ATS work on the frame from day one.

Here were the original front coilover mounts... this is when I decided to take the frame back.

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MCMLXIX
03-24-2009, 10:33 PM
So I took the frame back from that guy and sat on it for a while. After a while Tyler had some room and time in his shop so I brought the frame to him. They totally redesigned the front coilover mounts and changed the lower control arms to double sheer mounts.

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The welds are works of art. The design is solid. I couldn't be happier with how it came out. I ordered all new front suspension parts. Some Edelbrock billet tie rod sleeves. Purchased a LEE power steering box with –AN fittings from ATS. The shocks are Varishock QuickSet 1’s. They will be used on the rear as well. Also, after hearing stories of different problems, I may send them back to Varishock to have them checked before actually running them on the car.

The rear suspension consists of Currie arms and QS1’s holding a Moser 12bolt in place. I had Moser install ford ends designed to allow the use of stock 2002 Camaro rear disc brakes. The car will be pretty low and we were having trouble coming up with a double sheer mount for the shocks. The shocks are tall to allow a decent amount of travel. The original design had them into the trunk by about two inches… They Tyler cam up with a cantilever design… here are a couple teaser shots as they were testing the location and range of motion through full suspension travel… (sorry these are cell phone shots)

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While all this was going on “under” the car I had been working in things I could do myself. I upgraded to a set of modern mirrors off a late model Buick. They will be power for both driver and passenger side.

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I also want to modernize the interior. I found some rear bucket seats out of an 87 BMW 635i coupe. They have a fiberglass bucket and fit the rear pretty well…

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A little while later I scored some 2004 GTO seats. I put those is the front.(only held in by one bolt for now) They sit a little higher then I would like but the factory brackets don’t fit the floor perfectly. I think I can get them down a little bit but they are sweet. Power seats both sides. I also got the rear seats so I will probably use them instead of the BMW pieces…. Time will tell what happens there….

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MCMLXIX
03-24-2009, 10:34 PM
I also picked up a new MOMO steering wheel and ordered an IDIDIT tilt steering column from GP Superstore. The column should be here in a week. I had it powder coated black from IDIDIT and ordered the correct MOMO hub adapter at the same time. Here is the wheel. It’s called MOMO Quake. High quality leather and a very nice feel.

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I also picked up a LeMans fuel filler to recess into the driver’s side quarter panel. I love the look and hate bending down and flipping the plate to fill it now… although I will miss using any lane at the gas station once I get rid of the central fill location….

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I had already picked up a T56 over a year ago. It was bolted to my 5.3L mock up engine block. I am using ATS motor mounts and will have one of their pans when the time comes. Last week I ordered my LS376/480hp motor from Scoggin-Dickey along with the GMPP harness (Thanks Jesse). I picked up a set of Edelbrock headers from a board member and an AFCO radiator from another. I bolted the trans and headers together a few nights ago…

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1971CHEVELLE
03-25-2009, 05:13 AM
awesome project keep us posted

rockytopper
03-25-2009, 05:19 AM
Nice project. I have the ls1 A4 in my 65 A body cutlass. You gonna have some fun when your done.

Code Red
03-25-2009, 05:29 AM
mmm LS motor

CruizinKev
03-25-2009, 07:19 AM
SAWEET! keep us posted! :twothumbs

FadedSS
03-25-2009, 07:35 AM
great project. subscribing for future updates!

oestek
03-25-2009, 08:10 AM
Looks great! Interested in seeing more of the rear suspension come together!

srh3trinity
03-25-2009, 08:56 AM
This is going to be a great looking ride. Those coil over mounts look sweet. I love early Chevelles and an LS3 is a great addition.

1968CamaroSS_Sam
03-25-2009, 06:45 PM
This is a great looking project. Please keep us posted. I am very interested in this. Thanks, Sam

andrewb70
03-25-2009, 09:02 PM
Looks great!

Andrew

gmorris
03-26-2009, 05:26 AM
Wow, love those front coilover mounts. It will be interesting to see how the rear design works out as well. a little unusual with that angle on the shocks.

BossaNova
03-26-2009, 06:10 AM
Man, that is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Keeps the pics/info coming.......esp. w/that engine swap.

jy211
03-26-2009, 06:48 AM
looking good. Nice Duc BTW!

rlplive
03-26-2009, 05:02 PM
Nice ride man, I love the 66 and 67 velles

dropit69
03-26-2009, 05:16 PM
wow awesome job..some killer fab work on that frame..

Modo Innovations
03-26-2009, 05:27 PM
I love that body syle. Keep us posted.

justdrive
04-20-2009, 07:47 PM
hows the car going man, any updates? this is an awesome project you have going.

claytonisbob
04-21-2009, 01:56 PM
Man, those upper shock mounts look awesome. If I ever went with front coilovers Id really like to do something like that.

badbu68
04-21-2009, 05:43 PM
That looks hot, can't wait for more updates.

ArthurJGuy
08-30-2009, 06:18 PM
Love it, more updates?

lh_kustoms
08-30-2009, 09:18 PM
Love this build let's see some updates :twothumbs

MCMLXIX
08-30-2009, 09:32 PM
No pics as of yet. It was at ATS before Tyler shut down the fabrication side. His fab guy is continuing to work on it as his time permits. All of the factory welds have been ground out and re-welded, front to back - top to bottom. I also nixed the cantilevered rear coilovers to save time and money. I will use the holes for an exhaust pass thru....

I hope within the next week or two the rear suspension will be complete. Then I can have the Moser built to make it a rolling chassis.

I cleaned the LS1 rear disc brakes I had. I will be ordering some Corvette C5 rear calipers from Tobin at Kore3. Right now I have some stock rotors that came with brakes. I will eventualy upgrade to some drilled/slotted one.

My plan is the get the car running and driving to work the bugs out. Then blow it apart for powdercoat, paint and bodywork...

Here are the brake brackets with the abutments....

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796spdbu
08-31-2009, 09:50 AM
Whered you get that lemans fuel filler at? Id like to order one also.Thanks

MCMLXIX
08-31-2009, 12:37 PM
Whered you get that lemans fuel filler at? Id like to order one also.Thanks

http://stores.mustalgia.com/Categories.bok?category=Shelby+Cobra%3ALeMans+Fuel +Filler+Caps

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Greg
10-11-2009, 06:03 AM
It looks like a good project, but I'm just curious...

While you had the body off, why didn't you clean and paint the frame before installing the new suspension components?

Regards,
-Greg

MCMLXIX
10-11-2009, 10:01 AM
The body is still off... still in the fabrication stages.... But I will probably build the car, run it for a year and then pull it apart to powdercoat the frame and everything else. This way I get to drive it and make changes if needed without grinding off powercoat or paint....

BrianE
10-12-2009, 02:57 PM
Very cool build!!! Keep it going!!!!

Brian
LIVE FREE, LIVE HARD, DRIVE FAST!!!!

BB69
10-13-2009, 06:09 AM
I like the GTO seats. My buddy had a GTO and I was amazed how nice the seats were. Do you have any plans to remove the GTO stitching though? I'm curious if anyone has done this, and what they did afterwards to cover up all the holes.

Thanks
Ken

WILWAXU
10-13-2009, 09:33 AM
Great looking build!

MCMLXIX
10-13-2009, 03:54 PM
I like the GTO seats. My buddy had a GTO and I was amazed how nice the seats were. Do you have any plans to remove the GTO stitching though? I'm curious if anyone has done this, and what they did afterwards to cover up all the holes.

Thanks
Ken


The plan for the GTO seats will be to replace the center section with new material. Probable suede in a darg gray.... I will have to alter the back seats as well because they are just too tall... for now a little black permanent marker will tone down the bright red "GTO"

I was also thinkin Katzkins for new covers.... but thats way down the road...

MCMLXIX
11-06-2009, 03:42 AM
Ok. Small updates... I pulled the car apart... pulled the body off the frame... cut out some tunnel and firewall (it wil be smoothed) and test fit for clearance on the reworked frame. Need to "adjsut" the floor pans behind the front seats.... here are some pics... cause every one loves pics ... :yum:

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/11/th_MOV09321-1.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i98/mcmlxix/Chevelle/?action=view&current=MOV09321.flv)

MCMLXIX
11-06-2009, 03:42 AM
Here is my idea for the sway bar... NASCAR stlyle plined bar.. mounted tight up under the diff...

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Oh, and thats not a sway bar, just a piece of tubing. The other square bar and block are just to hold it in place for a quick pic...

MCMLXIX
11-19-2009, 01:44 PM
Here are the parts....

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ZZ427
11-19-2009, 02:57 PM
Rich , Let me know hows the progress on that gas cap, doing the same thing on my camaro. Great build by the way .

SCOTTS66
11-19-2009, 04:39 PM
Just saw your thread for the first time.Very cool ideas and good job following through on them.Iam very interested in the swaybar mounting as I was thinking of installing mine the same way.I figured it would put the load in front of the axle hump which could otherwise lead to flex in the frame.Looking good keep the pics coming.

nvmyss
11-19-2009, 10:06 PM
Rich,
Bout time you posted some pictures.
The black marker worked for me. I think we need to find someone that wants to get rid of another rear GTO seat, then we can recycle the materiel between us.:)
Tell Russ to hurry up so I can get my frame in there.....
Are you gunna do splined up front?

MCMLXIX
11-19-2009, 10:43 PM
Rich,
Bout time you posted some pictures.
The black marker worked for me. I think we need to find someone that wants to get rid of another rear GTO seat, then we can recycle the materiel between us.:)
Tell Russ to hurry up so I can get my frame in there.....
Are you gunna do splined up front?


Yeah, I plan on a splined bar up front too... and Widowmaker (Tim) has a good example already with pics....

Russ has been keeping busy... I'm dropping off the sway bar and other stuff Saturday morning... I hope to get more pics then....

He told me he moved the wiper motor under the driver side fender and he cut out a section of the floor pan that was hitting the new fame truss by the rear seats... still have to finish smoothing the rest of the firewall and build the new trans tunnel including the drive shaft tunnel all the way back...


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wiedemab
11-20-2009, 04:55 AM
Hey Rich - I'm subscribing to keep up on your project.

It was great to meet you a SEMA and thanks again for the ride to and from the Optima Challenge. Maybe next time I'm out in Vegas you'll be cruising the Chevelle.


Later,

Brandon

MCMLXIX
12-13-2009, 11:52 PM
Made a little progress. Finished the rear coil over mounts....

Russ tacking in the lowerw
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before boxing...
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tacking the uppers...
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You can see my sway bar mounted under the pumpkin... fits nice... not sure about the arms yet.... may bend them in, and I need a frame mount made...
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CruizinKev
12-14-2009, 09:49 AM
wow looking good :twothumbs

Blitz
12-14-2009, 03:49 PM
Nice. I had that same idea to build up a second frame. I liked the idea because it would allow me to install certain parts easier and give me less down time for the most part. Keep us posted!

Young Gun
12-14-2009, 03:53 PM
sweet... just wow!

Motown 454
12-14-2009, 08:41 PM
Looks great!

T_Raven
12-15-2009, 01:20 AM
Awesome project

LeighP
12-15-2009, 03:46 AM
Nice work...great looking rear end set up.

MCMLXIX
12-15-2009, 04:05 AM
Thanks for all the compliments... I wish I could take credit for the actual work but I am just the driving force with the vision....

RJ66
12-15-2009, 05:02 PM
Great looking project, I'm a big fan of Chevelle's. The GTO seats look like they will fit nicely in there.:twothumbs


Randy(D&Z Customs LLC.)
[email protected]
1-262-347-9741

796spdbu
12-17-2009, 05:01 PM
Thanks for the info on the fuel filler. This car is going to be sick!

Texas 1972 Velle
12-17-2009, 07:27 PM
Very Nice! Keep us posted!

MCMLXIX
12-17-2009, 09:12 PM
Dropped off the Moser 12 bolt this morning... Going for Detroit Tru-Trac, 31 spline, 3.73 gears, 1350 yoke, cast diff cover w/ preload bolts. I have LS1 brakes for the rear and will have metric studs installed to match the C5 fronts. The rotors are only abut 3/4" smaller then the C5 front rotors I already have... Should be a good match, just need brake lines and parking cables...

Capown
12-18-2009, 05:15 PM
Im super currious to see how that fuel cap and relocation will come out!! I want to do that on my 67 Lemans. any updates?

MCMLXIX
03-23-2010, 05:58 PM
So two weekends ago we patched to holes, one from the AC ducting and the other from relocating the windshield wiper motor...
Forgot my camera so all you get is a cell phone pic.. sorry about that...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/whatfirewall-1.jpg

PHXSPEED
03-23-2010, 11:56 PM
This is looking sweet!

MCMLXIX
04-11-2010, 08:12 PM
ok.... Russ got the firewall plate cut and mostly fit..... We moved the factory wiper motor... I want to try and find a late model wiper to replace the old 2 speed motor..... need to figure out hoe to route the engine harness as well...

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We also reinforced the back seat to trunk area and will be closed off completely. The Optima Yellow Top will be mounted underneath the package tray on the passenger side. The ISIS module will be hanging on the driver side.

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CruizinKev
04-11-2010, 08:17 PM
turned out great! seat to trunk area stiffening looks good :twothumbs

Motown 454
04-12-2010, 03:23 PM
Nice progress its looking good.

BossaNova
04-12-2010, 04:03 PM
Dang......that looks good!

94SNGLTURBO
04-12-2010, 05:01 PM
great looking car... your doing a great job

MCMLXIX
04-12-2010, 06:05 PM
I jst got a text a little while ago with the following picture .... I asked for more but Russ already left the shop....

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Dons67
04-12-2010, 07:18 PM
car looks great - one of my favorites of all time, ofcourse i enjoy pretty much anything that someone puts this much time and effort into


it looks like the floor is raised for the seat mounts - you could proabaly flatten or even recess the seat frames a little into the floor, with a power seat you'll still be able to raise it if someone short were driving - looks like you may gain an inch or two - just a thought....

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/03/DSC07188-1.jpg

MrQuick
04-12-2010, 08:06 PM
Looks good Rich,

So is this Tylers old fab guy? He open his own shop or is this at home?
Just curious.


Vince

454bug
04-12-2010, 08:23 PM
Great progress Rich!!

VERY nice fab work! :1st:

MCMLXIX
04-12-2010, 08:52 PM
Looks good Rich,

So is this Tylers old fab guy? He open his own shop or is this at home?
Just curious.

Vince

Yeah, same guy... Russ.. hes working out of his own place right now... its like a 40x60 steel building with a 2 post lift.




Great progress Rich!!

VERY nice fab work! :1st:

Thanks but the fab is all Russ, I'm just the guy with the vision.... :idea:


Next is to raise the entire drive shaft tunnel a couple inches, refab the rear floor pan and build a new tunnel the cover the T56... We're going to come up with a custom dash instead of trying to modify the factory dash. I also want to raise the trunk floor to raise the the fuel tank a little. It was full of small holes anyway...

The WidowMaker
04-12-2010, 09:29 PM
looking good. glad to see it moving forward!!!

MCMLXIX
04-13-2010, 04:05 AM
Russ sent me another pic after I had already left for work... recessed pocket with cut outs for the hinge and latch...

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two more...

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MCMLXIX
04-23-2010, 11:50 PM
I was at the local Pick-a-Part the other day and grabbed an S10 wiper motor. Then I got a copy of the wiring diagram... I think I'm going to ditch the factory wiper for the S10.. I just need to figure out the switch diagram and find a switch that will work and look good in the car... before I mod the firewall again....

ArtosDracon
04-24-2010, 04:53 AM
Gorgeous car, can't wait to see more progress!

68Formula
04-24-2010, 07:28 AM
Nice looking Charger!

Sorry, I just wanted you to be prepared for when someone walks up to the Chevelle and asks "you got a Hemi in it?"





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GenPac
04-26-2010, 12:37 PM
Any progress this weekend? :hmm:

MCMLXIX
05-03-2010, 10:31 PM
Sunday update: Got the body bolted back down to the frame with new poly mounts. Decided that we will not need to raise the trans tunnel all the way to the back like I had originally thought which saves fab time and expense... Russ cut some pieces to raise the rear footwells... This is because I had the frame braced (not by Russ) without the body to confiirm measurements. Its only an inch. The backseat/trunk close out panel is cut and fit but not welded yet. There is a tray for the battery and bracket for the ISIS module under the package tray. Trunk floor is being removed piece by piece and will be raised to tuck a fuel tank.... Sorry; I forgot the camera.

protouring70
05-04-2010, 04:01 AM
Wow, this is coming together great!!

shortrack
05-04-2010, 05:14 AM
great work my Chevelle brother.....!

(as brothers we have to stick together as theres not much love for Chevelle's around here)

1971CHEVELLE
05-04-2010, 12:26 PM
Looking very good :1st:

Eggy44
05-04-2010, 12:36 PM
Wow! Looks great! can't wait to see it all finished! :1st:

MCMLXIX
05-24-2010, 03:13 PM
Progress report:
The rear footwells are tacked into place. They were raised about an inch to clear the frame bracing (that was done without the body on the frame). There is also a patch panel for a piece of rusty floor... The pic shows before it was welded in.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/94ffda38-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/5f259b94-1.jpg


Here is the new trans tunnel. Its tacked in place and will need some work to get it to meet the rest of the factory tunnel...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/f9a9529d-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/d5a10b8c-1.jpg

The WidowMaker
05-25-2010, 05:21 PM
dont worry about mating that trans tunnel to the driveshaft tunnel because your next step is to cut that out and replace it as well. well thats if youre like me and you never want to actually finish and drive your car.

keep up the good work!

MCMLXIX
07-02-2010, 03:03 AM
Well I finally got back to the shop. Bolted some of the steering pieces back on. Russ made a small piece to transition the new tunnel to the factory floor. The original plan was to make a new tunnel from front to back but for time and cost I'm keeping it factory (for now?)
I had a 3.5" aluminum driveshaft made to connect the T56 to the Moser with 1350 U-joints on both ends...

Got my Walbro GSS340 fuel pump and some small parts. Need to build a cradle to hold a custom built stainless fuel tank. Need to odrer a sheet of stainless to build the actual tank. Need to figure out how to hang the fuel pump in the tank...

slow progress... not overly exciting either....

67cougnut
07-02-2010, 06:08 AM
my buddy has had one of these since high school. i have always really liked this body style. and nice DUC in motor pics as well.

MCMLXIX
07-02-2010, 03:37 PM
here are a couple pics of the front end....

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/b0ba5e39-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/47c19dab-1.jpg

Here is the Walbro GSS340 and accessories I picked up to make my own tank...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/1ad0e1c3-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/3f8b3726-1.jpg

subtlez28
07-02-2010, 05:59 PM
Very cool project!

I especially like the rear shock set up and the frame bracing "skeleton"!

I'm subscribing!

BossaNova
07-03-2010, 04:48 AM
Rich,
I soooooo want to see you make this tank.
Kind of like "stickin' it to the man".



Here is the Walbro GSS340 and accessories I picked up to make my own tank...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/1ad0e1c3-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/3f8b3726-1.jpg[/QUOTE]

tommycomfort
07-03-2010, 01:39 PM
Great project! I had gone through the whole post a year or so ago but forgot to subscribe to it. I'm in now and look forward to seeing the consistent progress!
Tom

MCMLXIX
07-25-2010, 09:11 PM
ok... finally made some real progress you can see... its the cradle to hold the fuel tank that we're gonna build...
I love Dimple Dies.... they're so cool....

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/0fa15306-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/23869a2b-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/628221db-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/5192d2c7-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/f5b29d57-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/8ad91f1d-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/0ed815e1-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/34a160be-1.jpg

jc70chevy
08-10-2010, 08:33 PM
heck of a job very impressed

jfoster
08-11-2010, 05:03 AM
If you ever run over a small animal - he's done. :)

96t/acj
08-11-2010, 10:27 AM
Very nice work, that 67 is gonna be one nice car...

MCMLXIX
08-13-2010, 07:41 PM
If you ever run over a small animal - he's done. :)

I'm thinking cow catcher under the front bumper.... lol

Greg
03-09-2011, 03:14 AM
What happened...why no updates in seven months?

-Greg

MCMLXIX
03-15-2011, 04:01 PM
What happened...why no updates in seven months?

-Greg

My fab guy got a SEMA project to work on so my car got put on the back burner... then I got slightly distracted, and have been directing any spare cash towards this ..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423432

As soon as its reliable I'll beback on the Chevelle....

wiedemab
03-15-2011, 04:43 PM
Glad to see you are back on it. If / when I make it back out to Vegas, I gotta check this out in person.

FRENCHBLUE72
04-03-2011, 05:23 PM
Are ya back on it yet??

MCMLXIX
12-12-2012, 05:25 AM
So the latest update is .... I'm thinking about selling the car.... I dont have to but I've just been stalled for so long... If it doesn't sell it will go in storage... you can check out my For Sale ad in the classifieds... https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?95074

I did mount the Ididit column. We pulled the trans tunnel in the pics to shrink it some. It was a bit overside and I wanted more room for the Wilwood pedals...