L & H Kustoms 1967 Chevelle 300 Deluxe from pro street to G Machine [Archive]

lhkustoms

11-16-2008, 07:11 PM

I thought I'd share some build photos of my new project I am are starting on it's a 1967 chevelle 300 deluxe that I bought back in high school (my first car) and about 8 yrs ago I gave it the pro street treatment. vortech blown 454 th-350 narrowed 9" parallel 4-link with air ride suspension 29/18.50/15 mickey thompsons. its been fun but completely impractical. 2 yrs ago I decided to lower the car even more. and then life has been busy 1 yr ago I started my own business L&H Kustoms and this year have been busy building up my business and the 1965 mustang fastback we had at SEMA http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=16299 and now its time for my car :yes: as time permits between jobs (evenings & weekends) Here is the rendering of the car that I had done by Jason Rushforth. If anyone is looking to have a rendering done on their car I highly recommend jason as he does great artwork and has great design ideas and just a good ol down to earth car nut
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/chevelle/mauchevelle.jpg

I am planning on using rushforth wildsides 20x12 rear and 19x8 fronts here's a shot of the wheels haven't decided on the finish yet though
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/chevelle/rushforthwildside.jpg

lhkustoms

11-16-2008, 07:17 PM

so this week I have started to tear the car apart to start the process from pro street to my new G Machine
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lhkustoms

11-16-2008, 07:24 PM

no more mickey thompsons
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/chevelle/11-13-08005.jpg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/chevelle/photo16.jpg

awr68

11-16-2008, 07:44 PM

It's nice to see you working on your own project! Between you and Lenie's kid those posts are really growing on me!

I see a trip across town in the near future!! :cheers:

lhkustoms

11-16-2008, 07:50 PM

It is nice to be working on my own car again. come on over whenever just give me a ring

lhkustoms

11-23-2008, 11:09 AM

well had an opportunity last night to spend some time tearing the car apart stripped the firewall removed the dash, painless wiring harness, seat and the carpet. plans call for a completely smooth firewall so I have lots of holes to fill
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lhkustoms

11-23-2008, 11:15 AM

more progress
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dont ya love the backyard floor fixes in the 12 years I have owned the car I never fixed the floor just left the piece of aluminum in there that was already installed when i purchased the car when I was younger all I cared about was going fast finally my baby is gonna get what it deserves....It's about time!
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awr68

11-23-2008, 11:43 AM

Demo can be fun!! It's good to hear it's going to be fixed right this time!! :thumbsup:

I was going to ask if you were going to change the cage's a-piller bars....I see they are gone!

lhkustoms

11-23-2008, 01:17 PM

Demo can be fun!! It's good to hear it's going to be fixed right this time!! :thumbsup:

I was going to ask if you were going to change the cage's a-piller bars....I see they are gone!

demo is fun I'm not gonna cut any corners planning on this car representing my shop and to help showcase fab skills I've got a lot of little mods instore for this build. I am planning on cutting the cage completely out and building a new one that will follow the a pillar and going thru the dash I hit my knees on the one that was in there every time i would get in and out of the car. plus they had to come out so I could get the dash out haha

tones2SS

11-23-2008, 05:47 PM

Looks like a fun project.
I'm kinda digging the backwards hockey stripe as well.
Keep us posted!!:thumbsup:

Lenie

11-23-2008, 08:12 PM

Hmmmmm. 67 300, sounds somewhat familiar yet way different. I really like the rendering with the hockey stripes and the wheels you've chosen. Enjoy the build, can't wait to see this one finished.

lhkustoms

11-24-2008, 08:10 PM

well I finished cutting the cage out almost ready to pull the body off and mount it to the rotisserie and get media blasted. hopefully I can get that done this weekend
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/chevelle/chevelle.jpg
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lhkustoms

11-24-2008, 08:14 PM

Hmmmmm. 67 300, sounds somewhat familiar yet way different. I really like the rendering with the hockey stripes and the wheels you've chosen. Enjoy the build, can't wait to see this one finished.

thanks Lenie, Jason came up with the hockey stripe idea and I really love it enjoying this I am its nice to be working on my car once in awhile and not always a customer car its a nice change.

btw your 66 300 deluxe turned out great any new news on yours "still in paint shop prison?"

MarkM66

11-25-2008, 06:03 AM

Nice start.

Are you going to keep the tubs and 4 link?

lhkustoms

11-25-2008, 08:53 AM

Nice start.

Are you going to keep the tubs and 4 link?

Thanks... the tubs will probably stay but I haven't decided what type of rear suspension I should use. I'm open for suggestions?

jmax

11-25-2008, 01:09 PM

rendering looks good, good luck with the build

fesler

11-25-2008, 01:16 PM

When you are ready we have Billet hinges for this car and working on other billet parts as well like the Tail lights

lhkustoms

11-25-2008, 08:03 PM

rendering looks good, good luck with the build

Thanks Jason Rushforth did a great job

lhkustoms

11-25-2008, 08:05 PM

When you are ready we have Billet hinges for this car and working on other billet parts as well like the Tail lights

Hey thanks Chris we will be in contact soon. any teaser photos of the taillights?
also are you gonna do the billet trunk hinges like on the nova?

lhkustoms

11-25-2008, 08:09 PM

picked up the front fenders and cowl from the media blaster today surprisingly there in pretty decent shape. not gonna take to much to fix.

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/chevelle/photo17-1.jpg
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lhkustoms

11-25-2008, 08:12 PM

the p/s fender looks like someone before me had fun pulling out a dent :( hey it's only metal though easy fix

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/chevelle/photo19.jpg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/chevelle/photo20.jpg

lhkustoms

11-28-2008, 11:03 PM

had the opportunity to pull the body off the chassis and mount it on my rotisserie today. one more step I can cross off the list.
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lhkustoms

11-28-2008, 11:06 PM

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awr68

11-29-2008, 06:31 PM

Sweet! Keep on truckin'!! :thumbsup:

lhkustoms

11-30-2008, 11:09 PM

well I had the opportunity to finish stripping the body shell down and now its ready to go to the media blaster. Now I can start tearing the chassis apart and begin its transformation.

Anyone have suggestions on what style of rear suspension would be the best choice since the parallel 4 link isn't well suited for corner carving? I would like to hear some comments suggestions on what others are using.

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lhkustoms

01-10-2009, 10:52 AM

been awhile since i posted I have been busy working on customers cars and with the holidays there hasn't been much free time to work on my own. just got the body media blasted. a few surprises but nothing major...new quarters, floorboards, and a patch panel in the rear window area.
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/chevelle/chevelle2.jpg
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lhkustoms

01-10-2009, 10:56 AM

more pics
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nothing like finding a cb antenna hole to fill it was filled in with glass and mud this was a surprises as i would have thought it would have cracked out in the 12 years ive owned the car
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/chevelle/1-9-09051.jpg

elitecustombody

01-10-2009, 01:59 PM

Great progress so far,keep up the good work

awr68

01-10-2009, 03:49 PM

So does that mean 2 new quarters and floor panels are needed? Congrats on the progress!! :thumbsup:

EVS Motors Inc.

01-10-2009, 03:50 PM

Great to see such a unique project.

lhkustoms

01-10-2009, 05:27 PM

So does that mean 2 new quarters and floor panels are needed? Congrats on the progress!! :thumbsup:

thanks anthony i'm making progress slowly but surely ya im gonna replace both quarters and all new floor pans

lhkustoms

01-10-2009, 05:30 PM

Great progress so far,keep up the good work

thanks for the commments its coming along nicely will have some more progress pics up shortly.

I just picked up a new chassis so i can start from scratch instead of trying to modify my pro street chassis.

lhkustoms

01-16-2009, 11:45 PM

got the D/S fender all straightened rust fixed and trim/antenna holes filled
Also I scored a running 2004 iron block 6.0L today for $650
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/fender.jpg

awr68

01-17-2009, 08:38 AM

Good deal! There's nothing like OE metal...well worth repairing it if possible!

lhkustoms

03-13-2009, 02:26 PM

well not an update on the car but much better I became a dad this week Kolby was born mon night after 36 hr labor he is 7lbs 3ozs
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98ssnova

03-13-2009, 04:26 PM

Cool congrats to the addition:cheers:

GHOSTDANCER

03-13-2009, 05:03 PM

Congrats :cheers:

BLACKJACK

03-13-2009, 05:40 PM

:captain: congrats dude!!!!!!!!

syborg tt

03-13-2009, 07:49 PM

Kudo's to you and your Wife. Enjoy every minute as they grow up fast.

Lenie

03-13-2009, 08:47 PM

Luke, congratulations. One of the better things in life. enjoy.
Lenie

awr68

03-14-2009, 11:06 AM

Congrats Luke!! Very cool, enjoy...they do grow fast!

lhkustoms

08-01-2009, 09:58 PM

well life has been pretty hectic since kolby was born but wonderful at the same time. been busy with the family and working on customer cars but i finally found some spare time and got the floor cutout and new pans fitted up just need to weld them in now. hopefully i can find time this week to get them in then on to replacing the 1/4's. just got an ISIS wiring system for it as well as an accel DFI system to control the 6.0L when the time comes.
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/chevelle/chevellefloor.jpg
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70rs

08-01-2009, 10:25 PM

Nice work on the car. Funny how time passes so quick when real life gets in the way huh? Kids, work, all of that. Keep the updates coming!:cheers:

lhkustoms

09-30-2009, 10:07 PM

Well here's why i've been so busy.......
L & H Kustoms is proud to announce our new Pro Billet™ Tall Spindles. Designed to fit the 64-72 A body, 67-69 F body, and 68-74 X body platforms, machined out of ultra strong, lightweight 6061 T6511 aircraft spec aluminum with an ultra strong billet spindle shaft machined from 4130 Chromoly steel. They come hard anodized black for the ultimate in corrosion protection. We offer 2 versions, 2” drop and stock height. They are designed to utilize either your factory 69-72 disc brakes components or in conjunction with our C5/C6 corvette disc brake conversion kit which includes billet aluminum hubs and billet aluminum caliper brackets. The tall spindle incorporates a raised upper ball joint to radically improve the vehicles handling characteristics by transforming the camber gain to improve handling. The Pro Billet™ Tall Spindle bolts directly in place of the OEM assembly to either factory or aftermarket tubular control arms, and with the use of hardened SAE660 bronze upper and lower ball joint inserts, any taper can be machined into the spindle.

Features include:

- Tall spindle improves negative camber gain under suspension load
- Machined from ultra lightweight, exceptionally strong 6061 T6511 aluminum
- Press-in hardened SAE660 bronze ball joint inserts prevent wear and fatigue
- Revised bolt-on Pro Billet™ steering arm improves bump steer *coming soon
- Direct bolt-on spindle replacement for A-F-X body vehicles
- Available in 2” drop and stock height

Patent Pending

PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/billet%20spindles/spindle4.jpg
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syborg tt

10-01-2009, 06:20 AM

Looks very nice.

PS Lou please tell me those aren't your hands. If so you need to get back to work on the cars and take a pass on the manicures.

L & H Kustoms

10-01-2009, 01:40 PM

Looks very nice.

PS Lou please tell me those aren't your hands. If so you need to get back to work on the cars and take a pass on the manicures.

Marty your too funny :lol: those are the wife's hands I had to hold it for the picture and figured her hands are much better looking than mine

Teetoe_Jones

10-01-2009, 01:47 PM

70rs

10-01-2009, 02:06 PM

Nice work Luke. I don't have one of the cars they would fit but still wish you the best of luck with them. How's the baby and your wife doing?

lhkustoms

10-01-2009, 08:09 PM

Nice work Luke. I don't have one of the cars they would fit but still wish you the best of luck with them. How's the baby and your wife doing?

Eric thanks the wife and baby are great kolby is almost 7 months old now he's sitting up playing with toys and such he'll be crawling soon :)

lhkustoms

10-01-2009, 08:16 PM

What kind of engineering is behind those spindles? What kind of destructive and FEA testing did you do to the spindles? How much load can the lower bushing see before it comes out or breaks? What's the price point of a pair?

Tyler

Tyler the engineering and FEA testing was done by someone who designs aircraft land gear so he is well educated in stress on parts. we are finalizing our design and undergoing extensive testing as we speak these are preproduction pieces in the pictures. they will be made available soon. I am working on finalizing pricing and should have $ figures soon. Thanks for your interest

lhkustoms

12-23-2009, 11:15 PM

Well finally got to work on my car today (needed the therapy) got the d/s floor pan fitted and got the braces cleaned up and coated with por15 and began fitting the DSE heater delete plate im going to be welding in on the firewall. I like the look of a clean smooth firewall but it needs some shape and not just flat IMO.
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OLDFLM

12-24-2009, 07:09 AM

Lookin' good Luke!

awr68

12-24-2009, 01:22 PM

Finally you get to work on your own car! Good for you! Looking good!! :thumbsup:

syborg tt

12-24-2009, 06:22 PM

Nice to see some pics.

Keep up the good work.

thedude327

12-25-2009, 07:48 AM

lhkustoms

12-25-2009, 09:20 AM

Lookin good !!! Did you end up getting a stock frame to modify or an aftermarket chassis like roadster shop or morrison etc. ? Should be a great ride and family friendly when done.........Winner Winner Xmas dinner !!!

Paul
:thumbsup:

Thanks for the compliments
I did get a stock frame to modify it was a complete roller for $100 couldn't pass it up.

70rs

12-29-2009, 01:28 PM

Looking good Luke! I hope you and the family had a great Christmas. First one with the little one!!:thumbsup:

lhkustoms

12-30-2009, 06:04 PM

Looking good Luke! I hope you and the family had a great Christmas. First one with the little one!!:thumbsup:

Thanks Eric we had a great christmas with Kolby he had fun and loves all his new toys. Been working a little on the car this week and hope to have the floors in and the DSE plate welded in by the end of the weekend.

lhkustoms

08-26-2010, 05:42 PM

Well as I have been extremely busy with customer projects I decided I needed to take some time and work on my car as it has been neglected all year. So yesterday I decided to mount my frame on my chassis table and spend some time on it.
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lhkustoms

08-26-2010, 05:52 PM

So today I spent some time stitch welding the poor factory seams to add some strength
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Then I decided to recycle my old crossmember and driveshaft hoop for the rear
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And here it is mocked up. Just need to weld it tomorrow then Ill start boxing the frame.
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo141/lhkustoms/chevelle/de6e2fb1.jpg

lhkustoms

08-29-2010, 11:38 PM

A little update.... Got boxing plates fab'd and welded in as well as my recycled crossmember. I also got my tubing bent for my 3 link upper bracket. Now I just need to trim it to fit.
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lhkustoms

08-30-2010, 05:07 PM

Got my 3 link hoop and braces fab'd and welded in today.
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awr68

08-30-2010, 05:40 PM

Looks good!! Now paint it!! :thumbsup:

lhkustoms

10-15-2010, 12:30 AM

Well a small update. I picked up (feel like I stole it) a barely used tko600 off of CL a few weeks ago and ordered up a quicktime bell and so I decided to pull my 6.0l off the crate and tear all the truck acc off and put on my used weiand intake on and set them up in the chassis for some motivation. I'm gonna try and spend a little time on it after I get back from sema. I am trying to finish up a 69 chevelle resto I have to have finished in 2 weeks to deliver back to the customer down in cali on my way to Vegas so I wont have much free time to spend on it until then but it sure is hard not work on it now that I am finally making some progress.
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lhkustoms

11-23-2010, 05:51 PM

Had some down time today while waiting for parts for another project so I decided to spend a little time and narrow the rear frame rails 3" per side. I had to cut out my rear crossmember and 3 link upper mount so I will have to redo that as I did not originally intend on narrowing the rear frame. I also ordered the new RideTech single adjustable coilovers front & rear for the car and they should be here some time next week.

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