First attempt at a 1970 Pro-Touring Chevelle

[130fe]

70Junk, do you happen to have the part numbers on the wilwood brakes you used on the front/rear. I am in a similiar situation with my 69 cutlass (updating brakes/suspension/redo factory AC). Any info would be appreciated.

[70JUNk]

70Junk, do you happen to have the part numbers on the wilwood brakes you used on the front/rear. I am in a similiar situation with my 69 cutlass (updating brakes/suspension/redo factory AC). Any info would be appreciated.

the rear brakes you have to measure your axle offset which is the distance from the axle face to the face of the housing where the brake mounts to it. The front are pretty strait forward. My rear offset was 2.75 on my 12 bolt.
front
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/WIL-140-10510-D
rear
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/WIL-140-7141-D

dont forget to order the brake lines as well.
front
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/WIL-220-7699
rear

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/WIL-220-15276

if you need anything, let me know. The only parts I haven’t replaced on this car is the body and frame.

[70JUNk]

Got the rear end finished and back in the car. Threw on my rear sway bar. Then my rims from Weld came. Still need tires. Don’t mine the door gap, rebuilding the hinges this week.

[70JUNk]

Ran brake lines to the rear, mounted my new wheels, and put the car back on the ground after 5 months in the air. Still have some ways to go before it’s driving. Also probably have to lower the rear about 2-4”.

[andrewb70]

It is amazing how much better a car can look with new wheels!

Andrew

[70JUNk]

Been a while since I posted much. I rebuilt the door hinges and got the driver door lined up perfect and swinging as it should again. I started to sand and prime the car to rattle can it black until I can afford an actual paint job. I also bought new fenders and hood and had them powder coated. Found a little rust once I removed the front windshield, but I’ll probably just treat it and send it. Still waiting on headers to be built by American Racing Headers. Hopefully once I get those bad boys, she’ll be ready to be fired up!!

[70JUNk]

Making some progress on the paint, just wet sanding to get rid of the fish eyes and trash. Keeping it one stage paint until it’s time to replace quarters and paint this thing for real.

[70JUNk]

Been away from the keyboard all summer long and out of the garage for the most part, 5 month of 100+ was too much. I did manage to finally run my fuel system. Got a Tanks Inc EFI tank with a big in tank fuel pump, aeromotive filter and fuel pressure regulator. Since I’m running a carb on this bad boy I’ve got a low pressure spring in on my return style system. Got the trunk coated, 1 7/8’s American racing headers that bolted in nice and easy with some minor modifications, hood is on, front end is assembled, finally threw on the front bumper. Just need to finish wiring my relay for the fuel pump and I should be ready to turn the key on this bad boy. Also cleared off the 55 years of dirt, grime, and grease that’s accumulated under the passenger compartment. Next step is rubberized coating, installing the drive shaft, and 3” stainless exhaust. Hoping to have a driving car by next month. Still need interior, but at least she will drive.

[Vimes]

Looks nice, but the wire from the coil to the distributor is too short. When you hit the throttle the engine will twist clockwise when standing to the front and that will pull that wire tighter.

[dontlifttoshift]

While I agree, it's on the short side, your reasoning is backwards.

[Vimes]

While I agree, it's on the short side, your reasoning is backwards.

Bugger. You're right. Crank spins clockwise, block tries to go counterclockwise. It's been a while since I've handled a cable throttle and my memory has never been great to begin with.

[JuStBlAzIN]

What are the details on the tires front and rear? Looks like 18s? what tire size?

[70JUNk]

Bugger. You're right. Crank spins clockwise, block tries to go counterclockwise. It's been a while since I've handled a cable throttle and my memory has never been great to begin with.

That picture is before I buttoned it down. I was just testing mounting spots.

[70JUNk]

What are the details on the tires front and rear? Looks like 18s? what tire size?

front tires are 255/45/18
Rear tires are 295/45/18
i could have gone with a 305 but when I purchased these rims they only had it in a 9.5 with the backspacing for the chevelle.