Project Black Diamond - Finished

[dharrod]

I forgot to update everyone with the finished product last summer. Engine pictures to follow
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Here are some of the specs. I had planned to finish of the transmission/rear end but kept it stock due to the economy and job outlook. Things keep going the way they are I'll have to sell it to pay the morgage.

Engine / Drivetrain
Original 396 block and steel crank
Dart Pro 1 Heads
Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms
PBM Eliminator Hydraulic Cam
Edelbrock Air-gap Intake
Mallory Ignition Box
MSD Pro-Billet Distributor/Coil
PowerMaster Starter
750 Barry Grant Mighty Demon
Holley Peformance Fuel Pump
Aeromotive regulator
Stainless Steel Gas Tank direct from Rick’s Hotrod Shop TX
Stainless steel gas lines by Right Stuff Detailing
Aluminum radiator by Alumitech Reproductions
Fex-a-lite dual 27” electric fan
Munci 4-Speed (M-21)
Hayes Performance Clutch
Stainless Steel Hooker Super Comp Headers
Magna Flow 2-1/2” Stainless steel exhaust
Stainless Steel exhaust tips by Pypes Performance
Fan-shroud by Undercover Solutions

Suspension
Silver powder coated frame by Top Coat Inc. Raleigh NC
Original 12 Bolt (3.31 gears) with Eaton Posi
KMA 1-1/8” Front sway bar
KMA Rear sway bar
Upper/Lower Rear Tubular Control Arms by UMI Performance
Tubular Upper/Lower A-arms by BMR Fabrication Inc
Moog Steering Components with Solid Aluminum couplers
Hotchkis F/R springs 1” lower
Edelbrock Performer IAS Shock Rear
QA-1 Font Coil Overs
Energy suspension bushings/body mounts
Front Wilwood 13" 6 piston Superlite Drilled and slotted
Rear Wildwood Brakes - 12.2" 4 piston Dynalite Drilled and slotted
Wilwood Master Cylinder with Hydratech Braking System
Stainless steel break lines – Right Suff Detailing
Energy Suspension bushings and body mount
Stainless Steel body mounts & bolt kits
17” Budnik Rims
Nitto 255/50 front 275/50 rear

Body/Interior
Original Sheet metal
DuPont paint system: Primer, Sealer, Jet Black Base, Clear
Black Interior; bucket seats 4-Speed
Tilt Wheel
Gauges by Autometer
Original AM/FM Radio – modern internals/IPD ready
Digitails LED – tail lights/front blinkers
Modern dual beam head-lights

[Young Gun]

car looks great, not my style of wheel but you nailed the stance so i cant argue!

[gearbanger]

That is one mean looking chevelle!

Black is so baaaaadddddd!

[6'9"Witha69]

That thing looks slick!!

[wickedred]

Awesome example of what can be done with a Chevelle.

[rlplive]

man I love it, wheels are nice mix of old and new, whats under the hood?

[Chevrolaine]

Perfect, love it!

[BMF Machine]

VerY NicE!

[torino420]

Looks nice, love 69 Chevelles.

[Code Red]

yummy

[Motown 454]

Your hard work paid off, you have a beautiful car. Any video of it running?

[dharrod]

Added the SPECS to the original post (start)

[dharrod]

More Pics
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[shortrack]

And people wonder why I like '69 Chevelles so much......

Nicccccceeeee......!!!!!

[joejaze]

I love it!

[qwik1320]

Awesome! :1st:

[bigboy]

that a good looking car

[rlplive]

simple and amazing, nothing is overdone. very classy ride

[compos mentis]

Classy!

[Mr Nick]

Very nice!


What's with the vents by the radiator top plate?

[dharrod]

Very nice!


What's with the vents by the radiator top plate?

GM had that space for a purpose as it allowed movement of air over the engine and not just through the radiator. By putting in the vents instead of totally blocking it off I still get some air flow along the hood line. Its set up so that I could attach hoses and pickup cool air via the bumper/parking lights - with the induction hoses it would throw a fair amount of cool air along the hood line and towards the air cleaner. I haven't done this step yet. Having said that ....My guess is it really doesn't make a difference - just me overthinking closing it off completely.

[Motown 454]

Engine bay looks great ,nice and neat.

[1971CHEVELLE]

awesome car :1st:

[wayne70]

Nice looking ride.

[Tiger]

:1st: !

[Inverter]

Beautiful.Great attention to detail, I think the vents are a nice touch.

[HOTROD99]

Very nice

[CRead01]

very cool car. Looks very clean and tasteful under the hood.

[rickk]

:1st: rick k

[BMR Tech]

Very nice car! Like the clean looks and perfect stance!

[MIGOAT]

NICE NC RIDE love the engine bay I won't show mine. She is jealous (Elymar)

[BanditDave]

I need to bump this one WAY back to the top...

It is a clean, classy ride!

[woody80z28]

Wow, that thing is clean. I like the reflection of the engine in the smooth firewall.

[bonecrrusher]

Nice to see another ride from NC!

Woody - your everywhere... lol.

[dharrod]

Added a few things over the summer.. made a trunk kit (trap door and all), added a sliver stripe, re-did dash adding guages and clock.
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[John Wright]

Nice pictures!....that black looks sharp against that brick wall backdrop.