PROJECT 1969 Chevelle Uni Body

[nvmyss]

Over the top fab skills and all in a one car garage, congrats!!

[Motown 454]

Amazing!

[19,69camaro]

Any idea on the curb weight now that it is complete?

[NWEBER540]

Thanks for the positive comments. The car weighs 3965 lbs with a 3/4 tank of gas and me in it I weigh about 170.

The corner weights are
LF - 978 RF - 958
LR - 1000 RR - 1029

[19,69camaro]

Wow I would have thought it would weight more. The balance in impressive too. Great job!

[NWEBER540]

Everyone told me it was going to weigh 4500 lbs when I was done. No one realized how much I cut out of the car, I figured it would be about the same as before I did this, which it is. As far as the balance I was very surprised as well I didn't expect it would be that good. Not sure if I mentioned earlier but the engine is set back 6 inches, also the front tires pushed forward almost 2 inches and the rear is moved forward 1 inch from factory locations. After the car was lowered so much I did this to make the tires look right in the wheel wells. All this helps to get the weight to the back of the car.

[Protouringstang73]

Amazing build, never seen a car like that build in a small garage.. You have a lot to be proud of, amazing skills you got!

[Clutch93]

This build is AMAZING! You have truly impressive fabrication skills and it looks like you're pretty good at painting too! Any chance you need a new friend? I could use your help with my truck!

[vette427-sbc]

I remember seeing this car at RTTS... It was nice back then but DAMN, great transformation! Incredible work!

[gordonr1973]

Very very nice work!!

[jasonsnova]

when I 1st started reading this thread I couldn't belive someone was gonna cut up a nice chevelle....then I saw your fab work. super nice job. you must have a lot of free time!! lol

[NWEBER540]

Thanks everyone for all the positive comments, been working on some changes over the winter updates coming soon.

[jetsetw31]

Great build! You have the skills to build a car from idea to to runner. What next? A new exotic maybe? Electric power? Good luck to you in your future projects.

[cornfedbill]

Awesome build! Excellent craftsmanship!

[rixtrix1]

Nice headers. Where did you source the collectors and flanges?

[NWEBER540]

I believe they were stainless works.

[csouth]

Got a chance to see your car at Good Guys Columbus, nice work!

[Barrrf]

This is a crazy build! I love it!

Did you leave all that MDF in the door panel that you used to shape it after glassing? Who did the upholstery (I cant find anyone to do any type of covering on panels they didnt build)? How did you attach the panel to the door?

I have so many questions lol.

[NWEBER540]

I shaped the mdf and then glassed over it to smooth it out, As far as upholstery shops I would look for someone who specializes in customs/ hot rod interiors don't go to a regular upholstery shop and expect them to be able to do this type of work, I tried that and it ended up costing me more in the long run to get it right not to mention 14 months of time to get it done

[Barrrf]

Thanks for answering my question. If you would share the contact info for the place you had do your upholstery I would appreciate it. Im in a small area where no one will work with me on this stuff.

Are you concerned about the weight of the door panel? Or is it not as heavy as it looks?

Sorry, last question - did you use resin to fill in the small gaps between the wood or did you stuff it with mat and resin?