66 Twin Turbo Chevelle "Green Hornet"

[Rick Giles]

Here is my pride and joy...The Green Hornet. Can't wait to get her fired up! Bought over a year ago and it has been on the back burner for a while. Just got going on it again and had the turbo plumbing done. Car pics first then turbo pics.

[Rick Giles]

Here are some more pics after the turbo piping was done (almost). I want to thank Brett Hamilton in Powhatan, Va. for doing a great job!!

[turbomonaro]

great job love the set up should make some good power ha

[mjds]

man that looks sweet, the wheels and tires look just right wrapped around those z06 brakes

[johnny68]

this is a great car very nice toy the man
john

[mert.celet]

You've got the perfect car to me. Congratulations! :)

[AdvAutoBob]

Very sanitary... nice job!

[BulldawgMusclecars]

I love it! Beautiful car, and looks like it will be a lot of fun.

[RicerwannaB]

Beautiful car man!

[CFster]

Fantastic. I like everything about this car.

[69X22]

Man nice and clean!

[Yelcamino]

Another '66! Awesome!

[66SuperSport]

Rick

Glad to see you're back on track with finishing the car. Hope to see it in person one day to see what I missed out on.

LOOKS AWESOME !!!

[John Wright]

That car is beautiful...hope to see it around(I'm in Va too.)

[Rick Giles]

I hope I get to meet you guys too and see your cars! Thanks very much for all the compliments! I'm crazy about this car.

Chris, I'm sorry I beat you out on this car, but I'm not. :) You have one BAD car yourself...crazy about your's too.

[64impala]

What color is that? Beautiful!

[SparkyRnD]

https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48016&stc=1&d=1310503398

That is just beautiful

[Tony_SS]

Looks great!

[triplecap]

whose exhaust/turbo manifolds are those, or are they a custom job?

[mplecha]

that car looks great!

[Rick Giles]

Thanks, the color is called Willow Green. That is what came on it from the factory allthough the inside of the trunk lid has the original paint on it with the jack sticker still in good shape but the color is slightly greener. The car is slightly more silver.

The exhaust manifolds are Gale Banks. They have snout on the front of each one that the wastegates mount to.

[ponchoblue]

wow great color and car i thought that was seafoam green

[SickSpeedMonte]

Wow, that is beautiful.

Where did you get the manifolds? The Banks website doesent seem to list them, at least not that I can find.

[Rick Giles]

They were on the car when I bought it about a year and a half ago. No telling how long ago they were bought. I have never had good luck getting in touch with Banks.

[trmexrunner]

do you have pictures of the intercooler setup?

[Rick Giles]

Yes I do...give me a couple of days and I will post some.

[trmexrunner]

cool thanks

[Rick Giles]

Here are some intercooler pics...hope this helps. It took a whole lot of trimming to get the 3" thick Bell intercoolers to fit. Had to push the radiator back towards the engine and going to mount the ac condensor on the inside of the engine compartment because the intercoolers are in the spot where the condensor was.

[rockytopper]

Awesome!

[trmexrunner]

looks great. wish more intercoolers were made thinner like say 2in cores. they say the first 1.5 in does 75% of the cooling anyways.

[Rick Giles]

Check out the welds on this baby! This is from Rick's Tanks.

[jgpclone]

that is just bad ass man that must be a wild ride! when its done

[Greasy63]

https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48016&stc=1&d=1310503398

That is just beautiful

im w/him!!!!!!!^^^^^^^

[The Stickman]

I like that setup. It gives me ideas for my build.

[chrismoe]

Awesome build!

[crustysack]

That car is friggen awesome- twin turbo is SICK- I will love to see the faces on the multitude of folks you are just going to WALK away on, great color, nice wheels VERY tastefully done. Oh and did I mention the twin turbos are F0CKING SICK- Well done sir

[Tig]

Dayumn, THAT is a beautiful car. Great job.

[SickSpeedMonte]

What are you running that HSR with? What are the specs on the turbos (sorry if you have already mentioned it)

I've been wanting to build a TT SBC with that intake, iron manifolds, similar turbos, and even those exact valve covers for a few years now. That is a beautiful piece of work.

[67SSagain]

Ummm. where's the shifter? One of those things on the back burner?

[65convertSSl79]

Thats an awseome color! love that green

[Rick Giles]

Thanks guys for all the compliments!
The turbos are 67mm Comp. It's a 383ci smallblock.
Actually the shifter was in the box til a few days ago...it's a B&M.

[454bug]

Great job Rick! :1st:

I love the color and the drivetrain selection. Keep up the great work. :twothumbs

[65convertSSl79]

Did you say you were posting videos of this car soon!:cool:

[John Wright]

Curious...what color is this car?

[Rick Giles]

The Green Hornet is not running yet. Should be in the spring. So no video yet.
The color is called Willow Green and that is the factory color. Although it has had one repaint, the repaint is slightly more silver. The trunk still has the original color in excellent shape along with the original jack sticker...crazy but beautiful!

[Rick Giles]

Can you say High Jackers? This baby needs a lowering job!:yeah:

[Rick Giles]

After some cool sheetmetal work that was done by Hamilton Enterprises over the radiator and core support fillers. This will be painted matt black.

[scottcleaver]

who made the radiator and the shroud?

[Rick Giles]

Ron Davis

[SRD art]

Nice ride! I was expecting to see an LS under the hood when I read the title and was pleasantly surprised to see a traditional small block. Details? You're gonna need some better seats to keep your fanny planted when you blip the throttle on this bad doggie! Woohoooooo!

[Matchgrde]

Could you give some specs on the wheels and tires (brand, size, offset, etc...). I'm making a wish list for my 67 and I am digging your setup. I will be using C5 brakes also.
Awesome car.

[Rick Giles]

Yeah I love the look of the ole traditional smallblock too. Like the performance of the LS. This should run very well with fuel injection. The seats are going to be a problem although I'm not wanting to give up the original interior.
The engine is a 383ci with AFR 210 heads, hydraulic roller, forged bottom end with Callies splayed main caps, Holley Dominator engine management system, all Weldon products for fuel delivery.
The wheels are Fikse Profile 10, 18X9 front, 18X10 rear. Front tires 245's and rear is 275's. Going to switch rears to 295's and try 275's in the front. Probably going with BFG KDW's. The rear is a 9" and I can't remember the width. The offset that I have will probably be different from stock. The brakes are 2006 Z06. Don't know if this helps?

[CruizinKev]

wow great work! it looks awesome!!

[Rick Giles]

Man I'm truly blessed to finally come to my senses and get a lift for the Chevelle. My old back doesn't have to lay on the floor anymore!:cheers:

[Rick Giles]

Getting ready to pull the body off the frame and send it to the powdercoater for some satin black. Also going to do a full paint and detail under the hood.559775597855979

[ILLMATIC]

wow wow wow sick build gotta love the color

[Scarelane]

Beautiful!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

I love the 67s but that 66 could change my mind beautiful car..

[Rick Giles]

Thanks guys! I have also been a bigger fan of the 67's but I'm crazy about this car. Have never been a big fan of green either but this one has a fair amount of silver in it and it looks nostalgic. To add to that, gonna paint the engine block Chevy ORANGE!

[ILLMATIC]

hey rick, do you have a web site for HAMILTON ENTERPRISES ?

[ONDSKAN]

Looking forward to the new stance......color, wheels, amazing! Are you staying with the Gold interior?

[Rick Giles]

The stance is killing me right now. I'm running Hotchkis springs and don't know where the ride height is going to end up. Sure would like to buy a set of DSE or Ridetech coilovers. Would prefer DSE since I'm crazy about Kyle and Stacy and they also make a great product. Yes the gold interior is going to stay. This car is in a time warp. Everything I take apart is in such good shape. The interior is not perfect but it is in incredible shape for the year. Also have never seen this combo in another Chevelle.

[Nick Ostas]

sick.....

[sokoloka]

Everything about this car is spectacular.

[tommycomfort]

OK, somehow I completely missed your build thread until now. What an awesome 66!!!

[ONDSKAN]

It is BAD A$$ that the interior is in that good of shape and combo

[rfalker1]

I love this car... makes me think about twin turbo's on my 383!!!

[Sneke_Eyez]

Gorgeous!
I have always liked the 65-66 Chevelle styling, and man if yours doesn't look just right all the way around.
The twin turbo set up just sweetens the deal...

[Rick Giles]

Couldn't take it anymore...had to pull the body off the frame. This was kind of scary and my bud didn't tell me till later that he was scared to death we were going to drop it!

[Rick Giles]

Frame after using a whole roll of 80 grit on a d/a, some roloc discs on a die grinder and a hammer and chisel to knock off the weld slag and to smooth out imperfections. She is a true California frame without even a speck of surface rust! It was then blasted with 60 grit sand and powdercoated twice. Each time it had gloss black half baked then scuffed then clear. It looks like a black onyx!

[Rick Giles]

Bodywork, and priming firewall.

[Rick Giles]

Up she goes on the rotisserie...

[John Wright]

Man that is turning out so nice.

[turboclevor]

my friend Terry has this on his Chevelle i think it would suit your car(with your name of course)
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[Crestronwizard]

Awesome! How did I miss this thread before?? Subscribed :)

[Rick Giles]

Thanks guys! How do you get a sticker made with the hornet on it?

[Rick Giles]

Look no rust!! Original quarters!

[ryeguy2006a]

Very nice. That is the kind of restoration I want to do next, NO BODY WORK. Beautiful car!!

[ryeguy2006a]

Very nice. That is the kind of restoration I want to do next, NO BODY WORK. Beautiful car!!

[85coupe50]

Nice garage! Awesome job so far.

[Rick Giles]

Lots and lots of prep work!

[hardluck13]

Badass build but the ride height is killing me this thing deserves to be hammered

[turboclevor]

i think they just printed the logo onto a vinyl and then cut it out

[Rick Giles]

Wasn't going to do this...but I guess I'm going to have to let the cat out of the bag and give a hint of what's coming next.:)

[Rick Giles]

Painting the bottom with two sealer coats of PPG DP90LF followed by two coats of Sikkens Rally Black. Both products are the best for this type of project! Looking like new money!

[fxdlryan]

Rick,

I love this car and build. Are you in Northern Virginia by any chance? I live in Loudoun County and I currently have a 67 Chevelle (another Green, mine is Tahoe Turquoise) project that is about to get under way.

Ryan

[65 ELKY]

Very nice, I'm waiting on your suspension.

[KnightMare]

Love the car, the garage, and that car lurking in the corner of that last photo...

[Rick Giles]

I'm about 30 minutes from Richmond. I would like to see a picture of your turquoise 67!

[Rick Giles]

Thanks for the compliments guys! The one in the background is a 67 SS/RS Camaro that I put on a rotisserie about 15 years ago with all new GM parts and it's matching #'s. Just can't bring myself to finish it. Just love working on the Chevelle.
The suspension is DSE's Speed Kit 3. Started on it and have a few hickups and trying to iron it all out. Stay tuned.

[coolwelder62]

This is an outstanding Build.Sorry I've missed it.What a beautiful Chevelle.Hope mine turn's out half this nice.

[Crestronwizard]

Thanks for the compliments guys! The one in the back ground is a 67 SS/RS Camaro that I put on a rotisserie about 15 years ago with all new GM parts and it's matching #'s. Just can't bring myself to finish it. Just love working on the Chevelle.
The suspension is DSE's Speed Kit 3. Started on it and have a few hickups and trying to iron it all out. Stay tuned.

let me know when you want to sell the SS/RS :)

[fxdlryan]

I'm about 30 minutes from Richmond. I would like to see a picture of your turquoise 67!

This is what it looked like when I got it, a one owner 67 with 283 & 2 speed powerglide:
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It still looks pretty much the same while I've been gathering the parts for the transformation, most notably the Schwartz Performance Chassis. It was from someone else's stalled project and ended up being about 1/2 price and cheaper than bolt-ons, It was already complete and ready to go:
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Picking the chassis up in TN:
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All of the big stuff has been ordered and most of it has already arrived.
Mast Black Label LS7
T-56 Magnum Transmission
Centerforce Dyad Clutch
Rick's Tank
New Radiator

[Rick Giles]

Sometimes I think I would let it go but not sure if I could. Are you serious?

let me know when you want to sell the SS/RS :)

[Rick Giles]

Your 67 is going to be an awesome ride! I actually like 67"s better than the 66. Great color and project! Can't wait to see the progress!
This is what it looked like when I got it, a one owner 67 with 283 & 2 speed powerglide:
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It still looks pretty much the same while I've been gathering the parts for the transformation, most notably the Schwartz Performance Chassis. It was from someone else's stalled project and ended up being about 1/2 price and cheaper than bolt-ons, It was already complete and ready to go:
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Picking the chassis up in TN:
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All of the big stuff has been ordered and most of it has already arrived.
Mast Black Label LS7
T-56 Magnum Transmission
Centerforce Dyad Clutch
Rick's Tank
New Radiator

[Crestronwizard]

Sometimes I think I would let it go but not sure if I could. Are you serious?
Of course :)

[regal454]

Great build Rick! The car looks awesome in that color. If you ever get sick of the Fikse wheels, i'd definitely be interested in them.

[Rick Giles]

Marc, I may be interested in selling them. I love the wheels but would consider letting them go for the right price. I will be down your way at the end of this month and will be at Goodguys. You going?
Great build Rick! The car looks awesome in that color. If you ever get sick of the Fikse wheels, i'd definitely be interested in them.

[regal454]

Marc, I may be interested in selling them. I love the wheels but would consider letting them go for the right price. I will be down your way at the end of this month and will be at Goodguys. You going?

Rick, I am planning on going to Goodguys in Oct. Can you pm me the info on the wheels: width, backspacing, etc?

[Rick Giles]

Just sent you a pm.

[Rick Giles]

Before Photoshop.....

[Rick Giles]

After Photoshop and what she will look like after the DSE kit is installed!:0)

[coolwelder62]

That's just flat out awesome.Beautifil chevelle!!!!!!!!!

[Rick Giles]

Thank you Coolwelder!!

[Rick Giles]

Starting on the DSE suspension...

[Rick Giles]

The DSE suspension is done with the exception of the rear sway bar. Need new larger tires also but have to set the body on to check for fitment. Man it sure is nice to see her sitting on all four tires!

[tommycomfort]

Looks great Rick!

[LUV2XLR8]

awesome job... everything looks great!

[Rick Giles]

Thanks Tom and thanks for all of your help! Doesn't look like she is going make it to Goodguys this week.:)

[tommycomfort]

Thanks Tom and thanks for all of your help! Doesn't look like she is going make it to Goodguys this week.:)

That is a bummer, but are you going to make it?

[Rick Giles]

Yes we will be there Thursday evening into Sunday and can't wait. How about you?

[nicke]

Nice work! Looks awesome!

[tommycomfort]

Yes we will be there Thursday evening into Sunday and can't wait. How about you?

Yep, we'll be arriving around midnight Thursday night/Friday morning and hopefully getting on the road home early afternoon Sunday. See you there!

[Rick Giles]

Awesome! See ya then!

[snappytravis]

Nice car, I have a 67 that was that color when i bought it, I like the shop, what 's up with the snap on jacket on the wall? I was a dealer for 8 years, car is lookin good keep it up
Travis

[Rick Giles]

Thanks for the compliments and sorry for the long delay!!! I used to be a dealer back in the 80's in Chapelhill N.C. At the time I think I was the youngest dealer at 20 years old and they said I had the job at 19. Was very successful but way too young. You miss the business? I'm still a "tool junkie". What color did you paint your 67?

[coolwelder62]

Rick,The chevelle is coming along great.The ZO6 brakes are Killer.

[Crestronwizard]

Good ol Chapel Thrill. I'm right down the road from there. Car is looking great!

[gak68]

I was going through your build and I might have missed it, but I was wondering what kind of paint you are using for your firewall and underbody work. I really like the finish on it.

[Rick Giles]

It is Sikkens Rally Black. It's a great product and easy to spray. I put down a coat or two of PPG DP90LF which is an epoxy that can be sprayed as a sealer or primer and can go wet on wet. Another great product!

[Rick Giles]

Here is a visual update of the last few months. Sure is nice to be in the "Clean Stage"!
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[tommycomfort]

Oh man, that is flat awesome!

[srh3trinity]

That is a clean looking engine. I really want to own a car with twin turbos at some point in my life.

[Rick Giles]

Thanks Tom!

srh3trinity, It has taken me 45 years to own a twin turbo car. I have wanted one since my first drive in a single turbo small block Chevy when I was 18. Try to do it sooner than later! I get up at 5am just about everyday to work on it for an hour and a half just because I can't wait to feel the boost. Been working on it, on and off for 3 years.:twothumbs

[Todd in Vancouver]

Very nice job on your car, it looks top shelf and done right . Love that your doing a killer small block and this just may be one of the all time sleepers I've ever seen.

[fxdlryan]

Rick,

Your Chevelle is looking great, and looking at the pictures of your shop makes me feel like a slob.

[Rick Giles]

Thanks guys! Thinking of getting some 18" dog dish hub caps made to make it a real sleeper.:smoke:

[ToxicLS1]

What size of wheels/tires are you running? Car looks killer!!

[Rick Giles]

The wheels are 18x9 and 18x10. Tires are 245/40 and 275/40. Soon to be 275 and 295. Thanks!

[coolwelder62]

This thread just keep getting better with every post.Cait wait to see the finished product.Someday I will have a chevelle this cool.

[whayden2003]

Why does your oil pan have to be so shiny?? just kidding around (i know why cause it is right!!!) great looking car and great build

[sccacuda]

SUPER nice car and a ridiculously clean and organized garage. OCD makes the best car builders.

[camaroman1971]

This car absolutely rocks! I am a youngster (20) and relatively new to the protouring. Your twin turbo set up rocks and I have 71 Z28 that will hopefully end up being just like yours. I am upgrading my rear end to the Detroit Speed quadralink and possibly a 12 bolt (rather than the 10) and am trying to figure out whom to get my front suspension from. Any ideas? Working on a engineering college student budget rocks, let me tell you. My SBC 355 may not be able to handle the TT so i may upgrade that as well. Any ideas for that? I am getting the T56 magnum tranny too.

[Chadman27]

One of the prettiest oil pans I have ever seen!

[the dan]

gorgeous

[Rick Giles]

Camaroman1971 sounds like you have a great project! I had a 72 split bumper when I was 18 and sure would like to have it back. A stock 350 will take some boost as long as it doesn't detonate under a load. Going to send you a PM on the right person to contact for parts.

Thanks chadman27 and the dan!

[Trackman]

I can't wait for you to finish it. ....so you can get bored of it. So I can add it to my R.G. collection.

[Rick Giles]

So you can add it to the D.J. collection.:) I'm glad you like the Chevelle. I have only been working on it 3 years. Glad you are patient.

[ed1le]

Awesome build and beautiful car (same with garage too!)!

[Rick Giles]

Sure would like to post more pictures. Can someone tell me how to do so when you have run out of space? How can I become a supporting member? I have emailed twice with no response.

[tommycomfort]

Sure would like to post more pictures. Can someone tell me how to do so when you have run out of space? How can I become a supporting member? I have emailed twice with no response.

Hey Rick, we've been wondering about updates. I use Photobucket to load all of my photos to and then you just link the image from there to post the pictures. Allows large images and doesn't use up any of your usable space. Photobucket is iffy sometimes so maybe some others can chime in on what they like to use.
Tom

[Rick Giles]

Wow Tom, I started to email you but didn't want to bug you! I'm not sure how to use Photobucket. I know another forum, won't mention any names but they let you post tons of pictures. Same type of forum.

[Zspoiler]

This is a very nice build.you are a lot of people .Because turbo cars are so quiet.Keep up the good work.

[Stained Soul]

Any updates on this ?
Looks awesome.

[cactuss4]

thanks for whomever bumped this thread, w0w very pretty.. incredible!

[66Elky]

Your engine/turbo setup is EXACTLY what I want for my '66 El Camino...which already has a 383. You have a beautiful car, and I'm quite jealous! :)

[Rick Giles]

I'm trying to update this thread but the attachment for pictures doesn't seem to working. Anyone else having trouble?

[cactuss4]

I'm trying to update this thread but the attachment for pictures doesn't seem to working. Anyone else having trouble?

Nope seems to work, will be happy to post pictures for you if you email them to me tmblue AT gmail com

[Motown 454]

Very Nice Rick. Engine looks good in the frame.

[Rick Giles]

This is from Goodguys Charlotte 2014 and it's Green Hornet's debut! Only took 5 years to get her there!

[bigdaddychevelle]

Hey Rick

You did a great job on your car. Did you use the 2" lowering springs from detroit speed. I have there front upper and lower control arms. trying
to decide to use the koni shocks are coil overs. How do you like the ride?

[Rick Giles]

Thanks, I used Detroit Speed's Speed kit III. It uses coilovers and they are adjustable. The ride is good although I have put only a few miles on it.

[armourmark]

Looks great! nice work

[Trackman]

Is it for sale yet? I've been waiting for some time! Lol

[Rick Giles]

Sure Dan, make me an offer. I see the exchange rate is very much in your favor. :O)

[cactuss4]

W0w very very pretty.. nicely done.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Beautiful

[Rick Giles]

Selling the T56 complete with clutch, scatter shield, flywheel, and hydraulics out of this girl. Going with an upgraded Magnum. Transmission is in the classified section.

[64G-lark]

Wow the car turned out great Rick. Wish I had went to Charlotte this year to see it in person. I missed your thread when you posted the last pic's.

[Rick Giles]

Mark, I just found your build and it is awesome!!! Hope you will have it done this year and we can watch you hammer her through the autocross in Charlotte. :o)

[bello]

Really nice Chevelle !!

Congrats !

[PANTYEATR]

this Chevelle is amazing to say the least, but if I was doing it, I would have seam welded the underbody while it was on the rotisserie and after painting it, sprayed lizard skin ceramic and sound control. other than that it's perfect. good job!

[wyattroa]

Do you have any pictures of the exhaust routing from the turbo to under the car on the driver side?

[rixtrix1]

Thanks for bumping this! Great looking '66! I have never seen one that color( Mine is Garnet, BTW). That car is probably one of the cleanest original Chevelles ever! Execution of everything is nice. I wonder what's going on with the car now? With all that available power, I'm surprised the frame wasn't boxed or any stiffeners added. I twinge at the thought of those OE 1/4 panels warping if it ever hooked up hard.