'66 PT Chevelle

[Yelcamino]

Looking good Herb, any plans on doing the Michigan event in June?

Hey Matt! I really want to, but I'm getting transferred in June and we'll be moving. Carol said she doesn't mind if I go but the deciding factor will be where we are in the moving process at the time of the Michigan event.

[gearheads78]

Looking really good.

[Yelcamino]

More updates!

[rlplive]

nice

[Yelcamino]

nice

Thanks!

[Tiger]

way to go Herb!

happy new year!

[1971CHEVELLE]

The car is looking really good. Love your engine video's too.

That's really cool, congrats

[Tig Man]

Thanks once again for letting us do the work on your car! Best of luck Herb!

Mark

[Bow Tie 67]

Herb,

You better not move to far, I want a ride in this beast at RTTH.

Matt

[Yelcamino]

Thanks! It's nice to see the positive feedback on the car's progress. Especially thanks to Mark (Tig Man) and the guys at the Fab Shop!

Talk about a class act, the Fab Shop guys are awesome. If anyone is in the market for a roll bar or other custom metal work, I highly recommend you give Mark a call, he'll take care of you and make sure the job is done right!

Now that the car is home, I've got some work to do and I'll post more pictures as I go.

Matt: The passenger seat will be waiting for you at RTTHV!

[Yelcamino]

I've been fairly busy working on the Chevelle these last few weeks, mostly stuff that needs to be done but isn't photo worthy until now...

Since I moved the battery to the trunk, I had this big empty battery tray next to the radiator. Because I needed an expansion tank I decided to build one that would fit in place of the battery. It's probably bigger than it needs to be, but that's ok, a little extra coolant never hurts.

I started with two pieces of stainless bent to my dimensions. From there I tig'd it and painted it to match the valve covers. I'm an inexperienced tig welder, but I think it came out ok.

















Now I just have to figure out what to do about the Jeg's filler cap.

[tom_a]

Looks really nice. I like the the brake duct idea and seat brackets.

[Mike Holleman]

I've been fairly busy working on the Chevelle these last few weeks, mostly stuff that needs to be done but isn't photo worthy until now...

Since I moved the battery to the trunk, I had this big empty battery tray next to the radiator. Because I needed an expansion tank I decided to build one that would fit in place of the battery. It's probably bigger than it needs to be, but that's ok, a little extra coolant never hurts.

I started with two pieces of stainless bent to my dimensions. From there I tig'd it and painted it to match the valve covers. I'm an inexperienced tig welder, but I think it came out ok.















Now I just have to figure out what to do about the Jeg's filler cap.

Well Herb, Looks like you are having fun. Good looking welds for a "beginner ?". When did you pick up the TIG? I've been buryed in the shop rebuilding the burned up 66. It's coming along nicely. Trying to make improvements in every area I have to redo. Customer is getting an extra 60/70 HP with the new fuel injection setup. Try to make the Michigan deal. Maybe we can make the drive up together. Move still looking like DC? Paint the cap flat black.
Mike

[Yelcamino]

Thanks Tom!

Mike, I've had the TIG for about a year, but I don't use it much. I'm trying to get myself to use it more often, but the MIG is so easy I tend to use it more.

What EFI did you go with on the '66?

[Mike Holleman]

Thanks Tom!

Mike, I've had the TIG for about a year, but I don't use it much. I'm trying to get myself to use it more often, but the MIG is so easy I tend to use it more.

What EFI did you go with on the '66?

We went with Accel's DFI. I looked at everybodys stuff at PRI and came away feeling it was the best for what we are after. It's on order and hopefully just days away. I want to install as much of it as I can before putting the frontend on the car. I really like the direction you are going with the Chevelle. I plan to take the Elky to Maxton next month for a few trial runs. Once I get in the license runs I will be held back to 135 plus the fudge factor. Until the cage goes in I cannot find out what it will topout at. Plan on a Maxton run sometime this year.
Mike

[Yelcamino]

We went with Accel's DFI. I looked at everybodys stuff at PRI and came away feeling it was the best for what we are after. It's on order and hopefully just days away. I want to install as much of it as I can before putting the frontend on the car. I really like the direction you are going with the Chevelle. I plan to take the Elky to Maxton next month for a few trial runs. Once I get in the license runs I will be held back to 135 plus the fudge factor. Until the cage goes in I cannot find out what it will topout at. Plan on a Maxton run sometime this year.
Mike

Sounds cool! I want to run the Chevelle at Maxton as well. Before I can go though, I'll have to get an actual racing bucket for the driver side as well as a 5 or 6 point harness. Those two items will open up higher speeds for me to reach for.

[Mike Holleman]

Sounds cool! I want to run the Chevelle at Maxton as well. Before I can go though, I'll have to get an actual racing bucket for the driver side as well as a 5 or 6 point harness. Those two items will open up higher speeds for me to reach for.

If you don't have one, get a current ECTA rulebook. You may be surprized at how close you already are to meeting the requirements. Unless you are expecting 175 plus?
Mike

[Yelcamino]

If you don't have one, get a current ECTA rulebook. You may be surprized at how close you already are to meeting the requirements. Unless you are expecting 175 plus?
Mike

In some of the threads I've been reading people have quoted safety sections from various sanctioning bodies, including ECTA, and they all seem to require 5 or 6 point harnesses. I have the Schroth ASM 4 points, but apparently they won't do. So I figure on the driver side, I can get one harness specifically for race situations and a one dedicated seat with holes for the 5th and 6th straps. Of course, before I spend any money, I'll have to get the rule book to make sure I get what's needed. And who knows, if I equip the car properly, maybe 175 won't be out of reach!

[Mike Holleman]

In some of the threads I've been reading people have quoted safety sections from various sanctioning bodies, including ECTA, and they all seem to require 5 or 6 point harnesses. I have the Schroth ASM 4 points, but apparently they won't do. So I figure on the driver side, I can get one harness specifically for race situations and a one dedicated seat with holes for the 5th and 6th straps. Of course, before I spend any money, I'll have to get the rule book to make sure I get what's needed. And who knows, if I equip the car properly, maybe 175 won't be out of reach!

By all means get the book. I think you are already legal for running there. You may have to make some changes for a full out run, but you have to walk first. I'm legal for 135 without a roll bar and only a three point harness.

[Tig Man]

Looking good Herb! Did you get a saw yet? I was wondering if you got it setup yet? Hope things are well and hope to see you and Carol this summer.

Mark