'66 PT Chevelle

[Yelcamino]

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

Hi Mark,

No saw yet. That will be something I pick up after we're done moving. Right now I need my money to keep the Chevelle moving along!

Before we move I'd like to make a run down to your shop with the Chevelle so you can adjust the spindle ducts to clear the sway bar. I'll call you about when I get closer to that point.

Herb

[Tig Man]

We can do it on a weekend day if need be! Just let me know,
Mark

[Yelcamino]

I’m not sure what happened, but I posted this yesterday and today it was gone. So here goes again.

I got the Chevelle up and running, all suspension bits are in place and the engine seems to be running well. With that in mind I took it out for a spin yesterday to get some price quotes on paint and interior. On 30 March it’s going in for the carpet and headliner and maybe a week or so after that I’ll take it in to get the hood and trunk painted.

Here’s how it looks now with the new Coil Spring Specialties 250 lb/in rear coils combined with the 1000 lb/in fronts. Even though it looks low, it actually rides pretty nice. It’s a bit rough over bad roads, but overall it works!





I also changed the rear exhaust tips. The ones I had on there before were bugging me so I changed them out for simple turn downs and then had both tail pipes and tips black ceramic coated.





Here’s the engine. The Fab Shop built the “tomb stone” around the air cleaner. I had it powder coated to match the valve covers. It seals to the hood too so it should only get cold outside air.



I also relocated the battery to the trunk...



I covered the interior floors with Fatmat all the way up to the rear window. There won’t be a rear seat so carpet will go all the way up too. I painted the roll bar a close match to the anthracite powder I have on other stuff. Right now it’s covered with blue tape to help prevent scratches while the carpet and headliner go in.







Now that I’m getting close to completion (at least the main stuff), I hope to get some seat time at an autox event or two before RTTH V!

[wayne70]

That is looking sweet Herb. I will miss RTTH this year so keep the pictures coming. Where did you get the rubber seal for your air cleaner. I built the same style air cleaner pan and need a better seal for it.

[Yelcamino]

That is looking sweet Herb. I will miss RTTH this year so keep the pictures coming. Where did you get the rubber seal for your air cleaner. I built the same style air cleaner pan and need a better seal for it.

Thanks Wayne! I'll have to ask Tigman about the seal since he's the one that provided it. I'll let you know what I find out.

[blown9746]

this car is awesome.

[BossaNova]

Dang. I'd go to RTTH V just to see this car!

[Bow Tie 67]

Herb, its looking great, how big a difference in handling is there after the upgrades? night and day?

Matt

[dropit69]

looking awesome Herb but with 1 seat wheres the wife gonna ride?..lol

[David Sloan]

Looking Killer Herb
Keep the up dates coming!

[Yelcamino]

That is looking sweet Herb. I will miss RTTH this year so keep the pictures coming. Where did you get the rubber seal for your air cleaner. I built the same style air cleaner pan and need a better seal for it.

Here ya go Wayne...

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...Ntt=UWS-139-25

You have to check the pictures because there are about 10 different styles.

[Yelcamino]

Dang. I'd go to RTTH V just to see this car!

Wow, thanks! I didn't think my car was nice enough for someone to travel to see it!

[Yelcamino]

Herb, its looking great, how big a difference in handling is there after the upgrades? night and day?

Matt

Since I never drove it with the stock suspension, I can't say how much of a difference there is. However, I can (or will be able to) compare it with the El Camino's Global West suspension. The one thing I noticed immediately is the Chevelle has a smaller turning radius than the Elky. I've only driven it a couple of times and the turns haven't been very tight so I don't know how it will be yet. I hope it's going to be awesome!

[Yelcamino]

looking awesome Herb but with 1 seat wheres the wife gonna ride?..lol

Actually, I'm sure my wife would prefer that I don't put a seat in it for her! LOL! I want to make things as easy as possible for the upholstery shop and the window tinter so I'm leaving the passenger seat out until they're done.

[Yelcamino]

It's back from the upholstery shop. They installed carpet, a headliner, and made floor mats. I have to go back next week to pick up the roll bar pads. Before I can install the passenger side seat, I need to get the windows tinted. I also have to find the trim pieces that hold the headliner to the top of the windshield frame and back glass frame. If anyone knows where I can get these two pieces (or at least a picture so I know what to look for), I'd really appreciate a point in the right direction!

[Tig Man]

Carpet looks great!


Mark

[joe440]

that came out great, sweet ride

[rlplive]

One of my favorite cars on this site. Awesome

[Yelcamino]

Thanks guys!

[rlplive]

oh and how about a burnout or action vid????