My 70 Chevelle

[rlehto]

OK I've dismantled most of the car and stripped some of the paint to see if anything I didn't know about. Nothing yet a little rust around the window and that's about it. I already knew the qtr was mangled by PO. Also pulled the motor and transmission and looking for body parts and an ls1 with T-56.

Before:

[Motown 454]

Its nice when there are no suprises under the paint. It looks like you have a nice starting point.

[brans72]

you got lucky I got lots of surpises with my chevelle.

[DvBoard]

Going with a ladder frame i see?

lol, joking. Looks like a nice project! Got anything else to put that nice engine in you just took out?

[jy211]

gotta love the old school 5 hole wheels! I wish they made them bigger

[icebird84]

nice chevelle to build from

[rlehto]

Going with a ladder frame i see?

lol, joking. Looks like a nice project! Got anything else to put that nice engine in you just took out?

Yea I'll lose at least 100lbs using the fiberglass/aluminum frame. haha

As for as the motor its for sale on Craig's list. If I could I would try to cram it in my '88 Runner.

Yea, no surprises but still I knew that quarter had to go along with inner wheel well. If I had to guess there is at least a gallon and a half of bondo on that quarter.

[rlehto]

Anyone have a recomendation to stop the surface rust? I bought a metal prep. that said would stop flash rust but no luck. I don't have a sprayer for primer quite setup. I was going to buy some rattle cans of self-etching primer but its still too cold to spray it.

[t72ss402]

Looks like you got really lucky on the body. I just started on my 72 and I am not a body man so I have a friend starting on my quarters, Which now is leading to the whole trunk pan inner and outer wheel wells etc.......

So are you going to keep the cowl hood on your project. I bought a new goodmark ss hood but now I want to switch to the cowl. If interested in selling let me know.

Good luck.

[rlehto]

Haven't stripped that yet, there might be a bad spot but I plan on using it sorry.

[1971CHEVELLE]

Car looks solid.......

[rlehto]

I want to incorporate my two favorite things in this car. Jets and muscle cars. I would like to make some what subtle changes so it doesn't become corny. Also I would like it to be my daily driver so drivablity is a must

Powertrain
Engine: LS1
Trans: T-56
Rear-End: 12bolt?

Suspension/Brakes
Still researching probably lower it coil overs.
Tubed control arms poly bushings still deciding on this stuff.
Four-Wheel Discs

Interior
Black leather.
I want put in newer bucket seats
Classic Instruments Gauges (Bomber Looking ones are cool) or digital stuff
Mild Stero New Head unit with I-pod cable Nothing crazy
The whole car should have a jet fighter feel but I don't want to go to over the top.
Some one suggested painting the some of the intoerir panels in trunk like a airplane primer they use on sheet metal.

Exterior
Black with Flat Black Stripes Ultra stealthy.
Black chrome or paint all the chrome pieces haven't decided if this will look good.

Wheels/Tires
I like the black or gunmetal centers polished lip 16"s or 17"s

More to come as I think of it or decide. Will keep reading and learning.

[Motown 454]

I like those bomber style gauges too the look nice. Maybe some toggle switches to go with them.

[rlehto]

I've decided to name my project Shock and Awe and the car is still unnamed besides SR-70. I do plan and putting touches like a push button start that will look similar to a jet craft start up and warning lights similar like Master Caution for Check Engine and such. Maybe the pull to adjust the seat could look like an ejection seat pull. Still thinking stuff up

[rlehto]

Last week I went ahead and order new hardware and body bushing. The old ones came out real easy I was surprised. Also I bought a door hinge repair kit to make sure when I fit all the panels for gaps they are where I want them. Next step align the doors, fenders, hood, and deck lid before I remove the original quarter.

[Motown 454]

I like the project name. Keep us posted.

[rlehto]

Well progress has been made in a financial sense. I was able to sell my 350 with Turbo 400 and 10bolt the other week.

Now I've found a wrecked 2002 Convertible Camaro with LS1 Automatic. It was hit in the front but the motor and drivetrain are good I can hear it run if I want. He wants $3000 for the whole car.

I'm not sure if its worth it to pull the motor, wiring and fuel system which I want and sell what I don't want mainly the Automatic Trans and the rest of the car.

I figure if I can make $1000 back from parting the car that should be about right to get a T56 for the LS1 and maybe some other items I need for the swap like clutch pedals.

[rlehto]

Progress: Sold my old quadrajet carb $25 haha hey every little bit helps.

Also Picked up a 12 Bolt from a 71 El Camino with Sway bar and boxed four link control arms. It decodes as 3.31 gears and posi-traction for $500 bucks not too bad I think.

Now since I sold my springs and shocks in with my rear I'm researching what I want/need for a good price.

[rlehto]

Also I found some more inspirational cars for my build



Check out the Chad Dorsey Chevelle Rendering Beautiful by Cars by Kris

Then there is the Zephix "Genesis Chevelle" although his site is no longer working there is you tube clip

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8683

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...ideoid=8808614

[dmc69]

nice motivation