'66 Chevelle 300

[9deuce9rr]

This is my first REAL project. ('real' meaning my prelude won't be respected as an actual project here :lol: ). I bought it back in mid-February, looking like this:
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/267/img6762jy9.jpg
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/1203/03uk7.jpg

Used it as a daily driver when i wasn't on the motorcycle, then almost sold it in the spring but decided to keep it.
I spent some time during spring break making a custom fiberglass glovebox with CF head unit relocator, which i may or may not keep using
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/484/52wp9.jpg

[9deuce9rr]

Then after i brought it home to my parent's house for the summer while i've been at college, my dad (Lenie) saw it as a cure for his anxiety (the "my car still isn't back to me?!?!?!" type of anxiety)

He got a deal on some bucket seats, my grandpa re-covered them and then my dad sprayed the backs to match the car
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/2176/dsc01448fe3lp4.jpg

then sanding and body work became a good anxiety cure
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/3833/dsc01331eu8.jpg

spray padre, spray
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/8472/dsc01348jv4.jpg

a li'l wheel mockup
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/4197/img8836mm8.jpg

dash received color :-)
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3448/dsc01443cj3.jpg

[9deuce9rr]

then the filter cover, valve covers, and then the control arms and firewall were sprayed black
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/3270/dsc01562am9.jpg

then yup.... the body pieces made it in
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/6991/dsc01532ju9.jpg

and then the car
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/1016/dsc01554te2.jpg

two nights ago, the car got brought home and the rear wheel was mounted to check fitment
http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/420/dsc01571cj4.jpg

then this afternoon my dad got the inner fender wells and both fenders mounted
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9717/dsc01620cropbx7.jpg

[9deuce9rr]

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1140/dsc01586ys6.jpg

and he got the seat brackets welded in
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/7151/dsc01618ky0.jpg

thanks dad... you're stealing my project, but i love it... you're the man! :hail: :willy:

[awr68]

Awesome!! Thanks for the pics! What a change...for the god of course!! :thumbsup:

Glad Lenie has something to keep him busy!! ;)

[city_ofthe_south]

nice nice nice. I love the family involvement.

[Alex396ss]

Looking good!

:cheers:

Alex

[9deuce9rr]

SHOCKWAVES INSTALLED :)

anyways, 6hr job turned into 2 week job with all the stuff that came in the way, but it was definitely worth it!
I had been riding around on cut springs up until now. I couldn't turn the wheel more than a crank and a half in either direction b/c we cut them so low, feels amazing being able to lift it a bit for driving and not having to worry about if i can maneuver in/out of a spot. Not to mention the ride quality is AMAZING! so much more solid.
here's a few pics from the install

before tearing into it
http://www.cullenhammphotography.com/unrelated/a (3).jpg

all the old stuff removed
http://www.cullenhammphotography.com/unrelated/a (5).jpg

mocked up the setup to figure out where the frame needed to be cut
http://www.cullenhammphotography.com/unrelated/a (8).jpg

let the experienced grandpa cut the frame. his pace is a good solid 10x what i was doing :p
http://www.cullenhammphotography.com/unrelated/a (25).jpg

all installed
http://www.cullenhammphotography.com/unrelated/a (36).jpg

old/new.... SO much more of the frame had to be cut than i anticipated!
a lot less clutter... i love it!
http://www.cullenhammphotography.com/unrelated/compare.jpg

high vs low... could raise it another 1.5 in or so if i reallllly needed to go do some wheelin
http://www.cullenhammphotography.com/unrelated/compare1.jpg

[JayR]

Looks great! Thanks for representing the home state for Rushforth Wheels! I keep hearing reports about the car from local shows. Can't wait to see it in person. GoodGuys Puyallup? Don't forget, Chris (YouthPastor) is having a BBQ Friday night after the show.

Keep up the good work! That car has come a long way in a very short time!

[70rs]

Nice car! Always liked the 300's.
I am also a NW member. Stanwood to be exact. Hope to see you and the car at the show!:cheers:

[tones2SS]

Nice car!!
I like the before/after pics. I bet she handles like a dream now.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[9deuce9rr]

It's been a few years, bringing this back from the dead, since finished pictures never got posted. Here's a few recent shots :)

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/6193/mg9696hdr1mh7.jpg

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/958/mg969201ll4.jpg

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/3461/mg97361.jpg

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/4687/mg285401.jpg

[melman109]

WOW :wow: Car looks great! Those pictures came out sweet! :thumbsup:

[RicerwannaB]

Beautiful pictures!

[69x22]

Nice car! Whoever took the pictures knows a thing or two on how to use a camera.

[9deuce9rr]

Thanks guys! Now I just need to get my garage opened up so I can steal it back from my dad http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-basic/chaplin.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

And thanks for the picture compliments, I took them myself :thumbsup: