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08-25-2012 #41
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OK, here's a few teaser pics of what I am up to.
1966 Chevelle SS "Thumper"
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08-27-2012 #42
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1966 Chevelle SS "Thumper"
Run 10's, turn corners and stop when required....
Used to be known as Russ85MCSS
08-06-2014 #43
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It has been a long time.. Here's where the project sits as of today.
Hey guys,
My Chevelle has smooth as glass black paint on it and my paint guy is still finishing the front clip pieces but I have started assembly. The headliner, front and rear glass and quarter glass are in. I have a ton of work to do still but the underside is all done except for hooking up the fuel sender wire, welding a bung in the x pipe for the wide band sensor, and setting the pinion which I will do when the wheel alignment is done.
The rest of my album can be seen here with a bunch of recent progress pics. Hard to believe it has been four years in the making already.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1039245...wn66ChevelleSS1966 Chevelle SS "Thumper"
Run 10's, turn corners and stop when required....
Used to be known as Russ85MCSS
08-08-2014 #44
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A few more pics from yesterday - rear door panels, rear bumper and trim, rear view mirror, etc. Front windows and door assembly are some of the goals for today.
1966 Chevelle SS "Thumper"
Run 10's, turn corners and stop when required....
Used to be known as Russ85MCSS
08-15-2014 #45
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Had a great vacation last week and worked on the Chevelle every day. I got everything on my immediate hit list accomplished last week. Wiring to rear of car, interior install except the dash, widows in, zolatone the trunk, weatherstrip, etc. It is looking like a car again! I should be able to get back on it in about four weeks to mount the dash and hopefully hang a freshly sprayed front clip. I will keep you guys posted on the progress. Thanks for your support!
1966 Chevelle SS "Thumper"
Run 10's, turn corners and stop when required....
Used to be known as Russ85MCSS
09-28-2014 #46
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Front clip is painted and installed. Still a few trim pieces to install but the paint and body portion of this project is quickly coming to a close.
The hood turned out great. I included an unfinished pic so you can see the metal work done to give the cut area for the blower. The bracing gave it strength and a smooth finish around the lip. What's left to do? Wiring the dash and installing it. All wiring for the front of the car. Alignment, pinion angle set. Front wheel and rocker molding installation. Wipers, VC gaskets, fuel, throttle linkage, belts and hoses, etc.
1966 Chevelle SS "Thumper"
Run 10's, turn corners and stop when required....
Used to be known as Russ85MCSS
09-28-2014 #47
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looking great!
04-06-2016 #48
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Update: Driveability Improvements
Hey guys,
Thought it was time to update this thread. After logging about 1300 miles last summer in the beast I started focusing on the driving experience. The BDS scoop looked very Muscle Machine but I had to slide over in my seat and lean to peek around it when cornering. I put together a fiberglass unit for a classy hot rod look that gives me a much improved line of sight. My exhaust was just a bit too loud at freeway speed to allow for windows down conversations. To fix the sound, I installed a second set of mufflers (Borlas) behind the Dynomax mufflers and it sounds sweet. My next project is to swap out the 3.50 rear gear for 3.0 gears so I can spin 2000rpm at 72mph with the gear vendors engaged. With the torque of this roots blown engine the tall gears will not hurt performance and maybe I will find an event to test the top end speed..
1966 Chevelle SS "Thumper"
Run 10's, turn corners and stop when required....
Used to be known as Russ85MCSS
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