66 Chevelle Project

[Mike Holleman]

I'd like to share some pics and build info on this customer's 66 Chevelle I have just spent the better part of a year building.
It started out as a plain 66 2 dr. hardtop with a major case of cancer. The only savable metal from the firewall back was the roof.
The following are brands and suppliers I used, many of which support this site.
ATS, Lokar, Hotchkis, Touring Classics, Newstalgia, Moser, Global West,
optima
Ron Davis Racing
Detriot Speed
Hot Rod Air
Hydratech
Flaming River

[Mike Holleman]

A couple of more shots.

[dodge]

very nice indeed

[CRCRFT78]

Thats sick. One of my favorite musclecars.

[dropit69]

WOW Mike that came it awesome..my fav year chevelle for sure..are those autometer guages?..

[Mike Holleman]

Yes Darrin, Autometer Carbon Fiber in a Covan dash. And thanks for the nice comments. Both the customer and I are very pleased with the finished product. And it runs and corners like stink. My first use of a GM crate motor and so far I'm impressed.

[Crafty One]

Now that is a clean chevelle......

[dropit69]

Mike how are the guages to read in your opinion ?..i want to use them on my 73 but heard they are hard to read at times?..but i think they look killer..now you can get to your car..lol..

[BobB66SS]

Nice work.

[curly]

Great work! I still need to find a time to go check out your 'elky when I'm in your area.

[WS6]

gorgeous!

[Mike Holleman]

thanks again for the comments. Darrin, the gauges are very easy to read. You may notice that I used 2 5/8 gauges. The customer wanted the big gauges like in my Tempest. It was a tight fit in Covan's dash. The Elky is getting the new Stewart Warner gauges. They are not as pretty as the CF but have a no nonsense look that will fit in with the Elkys build style.

[MarkM66]

Vary Nice!

What size tires and wheels, and backspacing?

What wiper motor?

[Chevrolaine]

What a beautiful car, great job!

[67SSDan]

That thing is just sweet. I dig it.

Dan

[MrQuick]

Very nice job, I absolutely love the center console. Might be stealing some ideas cause everyone needs cup holders!

[West Texas Z]

That smooth fire wall makes the engine look huge!!! Mad props!

[Mike Holleman]

The console is fiberglass W/upholstery. My son built it with a little supervision from Dad. The rear section is a large storage box under the arm rest. We wanted to keep it clean so the only things mounted to it are the cup holder, shifter and trans temp gauge. The 502 emblem was an afterthought that the owner loves. Also note the little billet vents in the sides. Really nice pieces from Hot Rod Air that open and close and swivel 360 degrees.

[MarkM66]

Mike, don't forget my questions/

[Mike Holleman]

Sorry Mark. I missed em first time round. The wiper is from Detriot Speed. Works great with five delays and two good speeds. The wheels are 18x8 out front and 18x10 rears. 245/40 and 285/35 respectively.
Thanks
Mike