SSick 65

[Rantheman]

ha this is your thread I will tell you to keep it up nice work. You can say that in my thread

[Rantheman]

any progress

[65chevelle''ss'']

I just wanted to post up an update on SSick. It has been awhile since I last posted.

There has been a very sad chain of events in the last week that I regretfully must report. As some of you may know, my car was currently being built by a local, retired, racecar builder. He was narrowing the framerails and 9'' for me to accomodate my 305's as well as all the tin work, etc. You couldn't find another fabricator as good as this guy, honestly.. He spent his whole life doing this stuff... Well sadly he passed away the other day. Unfortunately for me, I only had the opportunity to know him for a very short period of time, maybe only 8 months or so but he will most definitely be missed. By me, by everyone who knew him...... His legacy will live on for years and years to come. When you go out to the local racetrack it would be hard to find someone who didn't know him, someone who hasn't had work done by him, someone who wasn't driving a car built by him, etc. He had a true passion for our sport.

You will be missed

R.I.P

[70TWO NOVA]

Im sorry to hear that, Im sure he is in a better place now

[nbecker]

Sorry for the loss of your new friend, Thats never good to hear.

[65chevelle''ss'']

Thanks for the comments guys... It came as a huge surprise to all of us :(

Just a lil update...

I finally got around to ordering the two remaining wheels yesterday. (the fronts) I only ordered the two rears originally so I could fab up the rearend. Talked to Zak at Boze Forged once again, he was alot of help. I appreciate it Zak!!!

Now I will basically have most everything I need sitting in boxes in my garage waiting for the rearend to be fabbed in there:

-AirRide Tech (StrongArms in the front, CoolRide in the rear, and all the compressor components)
-ATS Spindles
-Boze wheels

SOOOOO much money just sitting there but it's gonna be SSick when it comes all together. After I test fit everything and have it how I want it I'm gonna tear it back down and start powdercoating everything......

What to do with the rearend!!!!!?

[65chevelle''ss'']

.....and here's a few pics....just for something to look at

THE 502


Another wheel pic (truck in background)


One of my quads


I realize I just whored some of my toys out but I'm bored....

[Bruning Auto Design]

Great start! Diggin' the stance & wheel/tire combo.... and the quad & MegaCab too!

[SixSpeed454SS]

cool. Can't wait to see more pics.

[65chevelle''ss'']

cool. Can't wait to see more pics.

I'll keep 'em coming as soon as I get that rearend done.... Everything is waiting on that

[67SSDan]

I ended up just painting my rear end. Currie had already put the bearings in and you apparenlty have to take them back out before you powdercoat (makes sense). To save on hassle, I just had it painted.

Awesome progress. I know what you mean about all that money sitting around. When I just got mine back from the shop with a finished suspension... but more or less a shell... the wifey was like "Ummm... you've got how much money in that? Where's the rest of it?" No vision I tell ya!

[65chevelle''ss'']

I ended up just painting my rear end. Currie had already put the bearings in and you apparenlty have to take them back out before you powdercoat (makes sense). To save on hassle, I just had it painted.

Awesome progress. I know what you mean about all that money sitting around. When I just got mine back from the shop with a finished suspension... but more or less a shell... the wifey was like "Ummm... you've got how much money in that? Where's the rest of it?" No vision I tell ya!

Thanks Dan! I'll definitely take that into consideration when the time comes. Right now the rearend doesn't even have axles in it so maybe once I get it all welded up I will send it out....? Who knows!!!

But ya I get the same "Where's the rest of it" comments all the time.... Some people just DONT understand

[67SSDan]

Ah okay, if you don't have them pressed in yet then I'd go for it.

Dan

[65chevelle''ss'']

Ya I'm gonna make sure I do it. Can't wait for this thing to get on the ground with all this suspension and wheels.. Gonna be sweet (hopefully)

;)

Well I'm off to work so I can keep funneling money into the Chevelle LOL

[65chevelle''ss'']

Anyone know of a good shop that would be willing to pick up where Jerry left off on the Chevelle?? Under the cirumstances I'm at the point where I have to find another shop ;(

I'm in the Portland, Or area but willing to travel if I have to... Thanks guys
Travis

[Young Gun]

sweet quad!!!

[65chevelle''ss'']

sweet quad!!!

Thanks YoungGun!!!

I love my quad but that thing is nothing compared to my bros.....
Maybe I'll round up a pic and post it up for you??? It's amazing
T

[65chevelle''ss'']

Lil Update:
Got the front wheels ordered up from Zack at Boze Forged a few weeks ago and they showed up the other day. Thought I would post up a couple pics... They do awesome work and great to deal with...

****Cell Phone pics, low quality**** I'll try to get some nice digital pics when I get the tires mounted up

[70TWO NOVA]

man, those wheels are "SSick"!!

[65chevelle''ss'']

man, those wheels are "SSick"!!

Thanks 70TWO!!!

They really are amazing, I can't wait to see them on the Chevelle!
T