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Old 02-12-2016, 07:23 AM
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Default 66 Chevelle Restomod/ Protour

I bought this car a little over a year ago and had just tinkered with it while I finished up other projects. Its a 1966 SS clone that was originally a 136 car. The interior and chrome were all new when the car was restored around 8 years ago, the body was a good 10 footer but starting to show some defects that untouched would have driven me bonkers. The car came with a 383 that ran great! but I personally think there's nothing worse than a car that's advertised as a BB but has the SB when the hood come up. I originally started into it around last spring with the motor first and then drove it some more until I ripped it apart at thanksgiving with plans for completion late this spring. My plan is for a nice Restomod Driver that slowly transforms into a Pro Touring type car as Cash allows.
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Old 02-12-2016, 07:28 AM
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First up was the Motor. Its a 454 bored 60 over to 468. new internals aimed at medium compression and good torque.
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Old 02-12-2016, 07:33 AM
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For Thanksgiving I went to the "Turkey Run " in Daytona beach. While I was there I bought some new wheels and tires and some wildwood breaks. When I got home I tried the wheels on with the thought that I was still going to drive it for a while, but, once I saw the stance I knew the look wasn't what I wanted and it needed a 2" front end drop and color change. That's where the fun started! The wheels are Coys 18x9.5 and 18x8.
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Old 02-12-2016, 07:34 AM
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New trunk came first, that was a PITA, im a big guy and don't fit in trunks like I did as a teen.
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Old 02-12-2016, 07:36 AM
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Next I stripped the body. Very good sheetmetal with the exception of a couple small patches on the bottoms of the quarters and corner of one door.
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Old 02-12-2016, 08:44 AM
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I chose "Atomic Orange Pearl" super nice color that will flop a lot out in the sun.
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Old 02-12-2016, 08:45 AM
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New Valve covers and front breaks installed.
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Old 02-12-2016, 04:32 PM
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Nice! Keep em' coming!
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Old 02-12-2016, 04:59 PM
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Welcome to the site,nice work so far.Keep the pics coming
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Welcome! Great start. Keep the ideas and the pics coming for sure.
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