1970 Chevelle Project - "Finished"

[Chevelle LT1]

I think we all know these projects are never "finished", but after 7 long years, the car is finally on the road. Through two college degrees, marriage, house, etc., it took a backburner for a number of years, but I am thrilled to finally drive it.

Pertinent specs on the car include:

Land Rover Vesuvius Orange body color
Drip rails shaved
All paint & body work done by Drew Brother's Customs in Phoenix



94 Z28 LT1 motor (Fairly stock at this point)
4L60E trans
Rushforth wheels and Nitto 555 tires (thanks Jon @ Driverz Inc)
Rockford Fosgate stereo
Currie 9-inch rear axle
SPC adjustable UPR A-arms
yada, yada, yada

Did I mention how nice it is to finally drive it??

A few photos:

[chevelle19700]

Great job looks awesome

[1971CHEVELLE]

looks awesome

[WS6]

congrats on finishing. I like that color.

[Chevelle LT1]

Thanks for the feedback. Still lots do do, but at least I can drive it now and get that enjoyment at the same time. One quick question for people: What is the verdict on the exhaust? In certain angles, I think it looks great, others it looks a bit off. The wife will undoubtedly give me a hard time for wanting to change it, which is why it has remained, but not sure if I am being too judgmental. Honest feedback is definitely welcome.

Thanks,

~ Jaspm

[Modo Innovations]

Looks good, I like the color also. Enjoy the fruits of your labor.

[icebird84]

congrats on finishing , it looks good

[The WidowMaker]

looks good. i would run the exhaust out the back, or just dump it before the axles. it sticks a litte far down imho. otherwise, awesome job and enjoy it.

[teamplex65]

looks good, nothing like driving it down the road the first time.

[Andrew McBride]

Looks great! I like the exhaust coming out the back personally. Do you have any under the hood shots?

[marc_b]

congrats and your car looks great. I would run the exhaust out the back. It would give the car a cleaner look. just tell your wife the exhaust fumes can make you pass out and you need to run it out the back. car looks top notch.

[resto-mod]

Car looks real nice! I gotta side with the rest of the posts.... Hide the exhaust. The cars too nice looking to draw your eyes to the exhaust. What about a blacking out the Grille? I think it would give it a meaner look.

[7TSS]

Nice job!!! I would run the exhaust out the back too.
In the 2nd pic the pipe looks like it's just hanging too low.

[maldo]

nice job any more pictures under the hood and interior

[Chevelle LT1]

Thanks again for the replies; that's why I love this site. On the one hand, when I see the car at a downward angle the exhaust is somewhat hidden and looks good. From a straight-on shot, though, it just looks fugly. Looks like the first order of business is to get that done. I also really like the idea of the blacked-out grille; any chance someone could photochop that for me?

Thanks again!

~ Jason

[BossaNova]

Don't be such a tease.

You finished a 7 year project and that's all you got?

[lt1chevelle]

when your ready to start messing with the motor give lloyd elliot a called he is in texas and is the best when it comes to lt 1 stuff. nice car!