72 Chevelle Pro-Touring/LS2

[jhiphopjunky]

What's up guys?
This is my first post. Im new and just wanted to let my fellow enthusiast in on my project.

Here we go:
1972 Chevelle Malibu
-New Indo Blue Dupont paint
-All new OPGI interior and dash
-CPP tubular Control Arms/adjustable tubular Trailing Arms
-CPP front and rear Big Disk Break Conversion
-CPP 9in Dual Diaphragm Break Booster, Master Cylinder, Proportioning valve Assembly.
-QA1 12 way adjustables Coilovers in the front, QA1 12 way adjustable shocks in the back with 3in CPP springs.
-Hotchkis front and rear Sway Bars
-CPP Center Link, Inner/Outter Tie-Rod(W/Aluminum Sleeves) Pitman Arm Idler Arm Kit
-CPP Series 500 Steering Box
-Bonspeed Clear Powder Coated Intense 5 Wheels 22x8 in front 22x10 in back
-Vredestein 245/30/22 in front 295/30/22 in back

I just sent my car to GEARHEAD GARAGE in Sacramento to have the LS2 installed. I looked around a few places and although the other places looked like they did good work the guys at GEARHEAD were the most qualified.
And they're really COOL too!
Jason and the guys made me feel right at home with they're KNOWLEDGE and all around good attitude.

I have some more goodies going in the car (Stereo Equipment,Alarm) Etc.
Ill keep you posted with those things and the parts used by GEARHEAD GARAGE for the LS2 Swap.

For now i have a few rough pics
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g207/jhiphopjunky/chevelle2.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g207/jhiphopjunky/chevelle1.jpg

[gearheadgarage]

WELCOME to Lat-G! Glad you chose us to do the work, it's gonna be pretty sweet when it's done. You'll find the guys here on the site to be pretty informative, friendly and accepting! :lateral:

[jhiphopjunky]

Right On!!!

I cant wait to hit the streets, the shows, and maybe a track or two.

This is only the beggining.:thumbsup:

[Kendall Burleson]

Welcome Nice project:yes: :yes:

[XcYZ]

Welcome aboard. :cheers: Keep us up to date on how the swap goes.

[gearheadgarage]

More details:
We are installing a LOW MILEAGE LS2 GTO engine, w/ 4L70E transmission, Speartech modified wiring harness- drive by wire, Rick's Stainless tank w/ internal fuel pump, Vintage Air, headers, aluminum radiator and ?????? :unibrow:

[WILWAXU]

Great looking car!

Keep us up to date on the progress!

[jhiphopjunky]

Thanks guys!!!

Yeah thats a nice lil' shopping list Jason put together at GEARHEAD!

I think were gonna add a CURRIE Rear End and a set of those new AUTOMETER
AMERICAN MUSCLE Gauges.

And like J says " ?????? "

HAHAHAHA!!!:lol:

[mdprovee]

Welcome, and Gearhead will do great things with your car.

[Flash68]

Sweet Chevelle! I will have to check out your car when I go up there next week.

Welcome!

[camcojb]

very nice car. You'll love the LS2 and you picked a great shop to do the swap.

Jody

[tones2SS]

Welcome.
Keep us posted on your build!:thumbsup:

[chevelleven]

Welcome!!

Very interesting swap, I´ll follow it!

Nice Chevelle!!

[1badchevelle]

Any new updates. Looks like a nice ride,

[jhiphopjunky]

THANKS!

WERE JUST GETTIN THE SHOPPING LIST TOGETHER.
I THINK JASON SAID THEY WILL HAVE THE MOTOR IN THIS WEEK.

ILL POST SOME PICS AS SOON AS HE SENDS THEM OVER.

(HOPEFULLY BY THIS WEEKEND):thumbsup:

[mdprovee]

Sounds like fun, keep the pictures coming.

[89 RS]

Cool ride...look forward to seeing the updates.

[lhkustoms]

nice chevelle looks good great choice to go with the LS2. have seen many 72's done pt style I love chevelles I have a 67 300 Deluxe and a 65 2dr wagon enjoy and keep us updated :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[jhiphopjunky]

THANKS LUKE!

CHEVELLE'S ARE MY FAVORITE TOO.

HOPE TO SEE SOME PICS OF YOURS SOMETIME SOON.:cool:

[jhiphopjunky]

What's up guys? Its been a while so im just checkin' back in to let you know how my build is going. I drove the chevelle for the first time yesterday since the LS2 swap and i love everything about it! Jason at Gearhead is dottin' the I's and crossin' the T's. Its just about ready to take home.
ITS RUNS LIKE A CHAMP!

HERES A COUPLE PICS FROM MY PHONE FOR NOW.

[1badchevelle]

came out real nice....more pics please.:D

[Flash68]

Looks great dude! I will be up there tmrw and will check this mutha out!

[tones2SS]

Very nice Chevelle. I like the white leather!:thumbsup:

[jhiphopjunky]

Right On Guys!

Ill Get A Bunch Of Detailed Pics In And Out When I Get It Home. Those Wee Just A Few Cell Phone Camera Pics To Hold Me Over

[70rs]

It's looking really good! The LS2 looks like it was born there. Nice job!:thumbsup:

[130fe]

Looks great!!

[67ChevILL]

nice ride i like the setup.
those bon speeds are pretty wicked as well.


:cheers:

[gearheadgarage]

Looks like we'll have to have you make a little post-SEMA trip to Pleasanon w/ us, huh?!:P

[jhiphopjunky]

YES SIR! :yes:Im ready to roll wherever the Gearhead guys may go.
I can't say it enough, you guys do awsome work!:thumbsup:

See you soon.

[Flash68]

Nice! I am looking forward to rolling with a crew of gearheads down to the show!

[almcbri]

the car looks awesome. The only thing I see is that rusted pulley sticks out in that sweet looking engine bay. :D

Nice looking ride

[jhiphopjunky]

Thanks:)

I didn't notice the pulley until i posted the pics. Thats being taken care of as we speak!

[214Chevy]

Looks damn good bro. I'm partial to 72 Chevelles as I have one myself. What size & width are your wheels?:question:

[jhiphopjunky]

Looks damn good bro. I'm partial to 72 Chevelles as I have one myself. What size & width are your wheels?:question:


Right on!

Yeah the 72' is the last year of the greats!

My wheels are 22x8.5 (255/30/22) in the front and 22x10 (295/30/22) in the rear. I dont recall the backspacing.

Im looking into a set of 18's for the track. Any suggestions on brand and front and rear size with backspacing?

[Nick.V70]

Nice looking car!!!

Any updates?

[Josh69]

Nice looking Chevelle! I really like the exterior color, I almost bought a Pontiac that color, called Nordic Blue. I'm partial to the white interior since mine is also that color.

That thing really can pull off those 22's, nice work!:thumbsup:

[jhiphopjunky]

Nice looking car!!!

Any updates?
Thanks bro. She comes home tuesday!:D

Ill post more detailed pics and a video.

[jhiphopjunky]

Nice looking Chevelle! I really like the exterior color, I almost bought a Pontiac that color, called Nordic Blue. I'm partial to the white interior since mine is also that color.

That thing really can pull off those 22's, nice work!:thumbsup:

Right on! my color is a gm color called indo blue.



IMO the trick to pulling off big wheels on a classic is being able to lower vehicle over the wheels. although it looks good the way it is i would like to come down a lil more.

[lhkustoms]

Any updates?

[mdprovee]

Is your car still at Jason shop? I plan to visit next week, would like to see it.

[jhiphopjunky]

She's home!!:)

I picked the chevelle up last friday and have been trying to dirve it as much as possible, when its not raining of course.

Gearhead garage did an awsome job on everything i asked them to do.

Were now in the test and tune portion of the build. That includes: Shift firmness, shift points, steering and just keeping an eye out for anything i think should be addressed.

Jason at Gearhead told me to put about 500 mi on the car and keep a detailed list of any concernes and he'll take care of it.

NOW THATS CUSTOMER SERVICE!:thumbsup:

Now as far as performance. This thing is a beast!

Fast as sh*t, Stops on a dime and handles like its riding on rails.

I will take detailed pics with my Canon DSLR when the sky clears up a lil bit.

If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Thanks:cool:

[72Z/28]

Awesome Chevelle man, but how come the engine is not sitting straight?

["Swoosh"]

:cool: :thumbsup:

[jhiphopjunky]

Thanks guys!

As far as the way the engine sits. That's the way the motor mounts came. I was told it helps with the pinion angle. But I don't know. My motor and trans mount was made by BRP does anyone know if that's how the engne is supposed to be?

[mdprovee]

Jason at Gearhead told me to put about 500 mi on the car and keep a detailed list of any concernes and he'll take care of it.

NOW THATS CUSTOMER SERVICE!:thumbsup:



Yeah they are a great crew to work with. I'll have to see it around.

Enjoy it.

[214Chevy]

She's home!!:)

I picked the chevelle up last friday and have been trying to dirve it as much as possible, when its not raining of course.

Gearhead garage did an awsome job on everything i asked them to do.

Were now in the test and tune portion of the build. That includes: Shift firmness, shift points, steering and just keeping an eye out for anything i think should be addressed.

Jason at Gearhead told me to put about 500 mi on the car and keep a detailed list of any concernes and he'll take care of it.

NOW THATS CUSTOMER SERVICE!:thumbsup:

Now as far as performance. This thing is a beast!

Fast as sh*t, Stops on a dime and handles like its riding on rails.

I will take detailed pics with my Canon DSLR when the sky clears up a lil bit.

If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Thanks:cool:

Yeah baby!! The Chevelle family is alive and well. Here's mine....watcha think? I just got my 408 stroker 6.0 from Texas Speed & Perfrmance. It will be installed by the time it warms up & the local car shows begin. I like your color. I pretty much like any shade of blue.

[Nick.V70]

Any updates?...

[jhiphopjunky]

Nice ride 509!:thumbsup:

Hey Nick,

Still trying to get some miles on this thing.

Im sure you following the weather being from nor-cal aswell.
(kind wet out there)

Im running the QA-1 12-way adjustable coilovers and the ride is way stiffer than id like so in going to switch those out for RCD Bilstein shocks.

As far as the engine performance. ITS HOT!!!

I am looking to put a Magnacharger TVS2300 on it by this summer just for giggles.:unibrow:

Im gonna bring it back to gear head when the weather clears to do a lil ecu tuning.

But heres a pic for now.http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g207/jhiphopjunky/chevellels2.jpg

[Nick.V70]

Hey Nick,

Still trying to get some miles on this thing.

Im sure you following the weather being from nor-cal aswell.
(kind wet out there)

Im running the QA-1 12-way adjustable coilovers and the ride is way stiffer than id like so in going to switch those out for RCD Bilstein shocks.


Yea..wet :(

Let me know when you think about doing that, I have Bilstein's new in the box here and if you want to do some trading around let me know I might want to try those QA1's. I have a lift here at my shop so we could swap parts here. Keep me posted, we are not far at all from each other.

I'll let you know if I know of anyone looking for wheels:thumbsup: .

[jhiphopjunky]

Right on Nick.

Hey pm me your number and ill give you a buzz so we can put something together.