1969 chevelle conv. 565 twin turbo project

[greg5436]

Any Updated Pic's

i will post some more pics next weekend,just got the car home tonight.ISIS system is installed.will post pics of that next week.getting the cloth conv. top on this weekend.hopefully the MIMOD system will be here next week then its ready to go to the interior shop [recovery room].got all the glass in.one problem is that the glass in the front doors stick up a 1/4 inch when all the way down.they are aftermarket.anybody run into this.the scissor arm hits the motor before the glass is all the way down.there is no adjustment left at all. greg

[GRNOVA]

Wow Greg, what an outstanding build!

[The WidowMaker]

got all the glass in.one problem is that the glass in the front doors stick up a 1/4 inch when all the way down.they are aftermarket.anybody run into this.the scissor arm hits the motor before the glass is all the way down.there is no adjustment left at all.

where did you source your glass? keep us informed of your solution.

[hannes_slanec]

I am happy to see that the members stop to criticize once you started a build.

When I statet that I want to build a TT540BBC in an Impala convertible from 68´I did get nothing than discourigment like

you cannot drive a 1000HP on the street

or

A convertible is virtually a half of a car, it will not whithstand that kind of power

and so on

and so on

My existing 540 could be a bit to weak for a 1000+HP, so I will go with a new aluminum block and will go up to 565 as well as I think the bigger bore will be fine on a turbo engine.

Your rear tires could be a bit small for the power you will see, what do you think?

[hannes_slanec]

I will go with an Jake´s subframe that is narrow enough to get even the 405 Pirelli Tires in it, but do not want bigger rims that 20 or mabey 22. The 405 seems to be only availeable in 24!!!

[greg5436]

where did you source your glass? keep us informed of your solution.

i did get the glass lowered.i had to rework the chanel that the 2 rollers ride in and attaches to the glass.i had to weld tabs down where the glass attaches to the channel and redrill the holes. then i had to notch the bottom of the channel to clear the window motor. i am getting the conv. top on this week so i will let you know how the fit is at the top. greg

[greg5436]

I am happy to see that the members stop to criticize once you started a build.

When I statet that I want to build a TT540BBC in an Impala convertible from 68´I did get nothing than discourigment like

you cannot drive a 1000HP on the street

or

A convertible is virtually a half of a car, it will not whithstand that kind of power

and so on

and so on

My existing 540 could be a bit to weak for a 1000+HP, so I will go with a new aluminum block and will go up to 565 as well as I think the bigger bore will be fine on a turbo engine.

Your rear tires could be a bit small for the power you will see, what do you think?

i have a 375 hp 4-speed 69 conv that i drive everywhere. there are alot of people that think conv. are not muscle cars. i guess they never had one to know what its like to drive one with the top down.thats why i picked a conv. for my first pro-touring car. i love to drive with the top down.now if i was going for auto-cross or other pro-touring events i would have picked a different car.if you are into impala conv. then thats what i would do no matter what anyone else thinks.i have a roadster shop frame and i think that was the biggest tire i could run. there are a few thing in this car that probably won't hold a 1000 hp. but i will be making 650 RWH 90% of the time.the RS frame is pretty beefy so if you go conv. do alot of frame work. greg

[robsquezn]

good job that is going to be one bad chevelle

[hannes_slanec]

there are alot of people that think conv. are not muscle cars. i guess they never had one to know what its like to drive one with the top down.thats why i picked a conv. for my first pro-touring car. i love to drive with the top down.now i have a roadster shop frame and i think that was the biggest tire i could run.
the RS frame is pretty beefy so if you go conv. do alot of frame work. greg

Yes Sir, driving in the heat of the night with the ragtop is on of the finest things you can do in life :D

As I stated, I will trust in Jake´s Rod Shop´s Full Perimeter Subrame to get the things done.

How much is the Alien-Intake from Tom Nelson?

[Postsedan]

Update..... Custom fabric top installation.







This seat is just a temporary seat.



This futuristic cluster of electronics is for "Robbie the Robot".
This system has the MiMod HP touch interface...http://www.MiModHP.com
Along with the Isis Intelligent Multiplexed Wiring System
http://www.isispower.com



Key Fobs operate the doors, windows, security, lights and more.







Dan

[greg5436]

got the top finished.actually looked good to me with top up now.got all the windows adjusted and aligned with the top.not a easy task on a 69 conv.it took a few hours.got the ISIS system fully installed.it is a great unit and Jay and Mike at ISIS are great to work with.they always return calls and answer every dumb question i had for them.really a top notch business with a great product.after getting the windows adjusted we cleaned up the car and took it outside for some pics.then brought it back in and took some pics from underneath. hopefully the MiMod crew shows up next week and install their unit and then sent out for interior.any questions about certain things done to the car let me know and i will try and answer them.her are som e more pics.

[greg5436]

Greg

[GRNOVA]

Greg car looks top notch. What MiMod goodies did you get? Cannot wait for mine to arrive! Where did you put all your cells at for ISIS?

[greg5436]

greg

[61ragtop]

LOOKIN AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What did you use to do your conv top bows? paint powder coat.................?

[greg5436]

greg

[greg5436]

Greg car looks top notch. What MiMod goodies did you get? Cannot wait for mine to arrive! Where did you put all your cells at for ISIS?

Tim i told the MIMOD guys to put in everything they had. on the ISIS we put the main power cell right of the steering column. then put one of cells up in front on the firewall in the location of the original fuse block.i have to make an access panel on the inner fender but easily accessible just by turning the tire.the 2nd cell is in the trunk next to the battery.then i had to get the in-touch cell for the power windows and door openers. it is mounted next to the main cell. greg

[greg5436]

LOOKIN AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What did you use to do your conv top bows? paint powder coat.................?

yes had it powder coated.most of all chassis parts are powder coated also. greg

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!

[69projectKAOS]

PERFECT!!!!! love the color combo . -Dom