My Chevelle Is Getting A Makeover!!

[214Chevy]

Hey guys! Well the time has come for me to take my 72 Chevelle to the shop. My shop guy told me he can get me into the shop in two weeks. So this is a little mini-build update on the install of my 408 stroker LS 6.0 & T56 Magnum. Here are a few shots of my parts so far. I still have to buy a few odds and ends, such as my clutch, rocker arms, etc. The heads are in the machine shop being ported, polished and assembled with Ferrea stainless steel valves and Comp Cams dual springs and titanium retainers. The pic of the motor is it still in the crate. Don't want to open it until assembly time to keep the crap out of it. Some of the parts in the pics include a Speartech harness, SLP double roller timing chain, a Quicktime bellhousing, Comp Cams hydraulic roller lifters, ARP fasteners and a GM conversion oil pan to clear the Chevelle cross member. Look and enjoy. :unibrow: :unibrow:

[214Chevy]

A few more, plus a shot of the car.:willy: :willy:

[tones2SS]

Very nice man. Sounds killer.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Very nice man. Sounds killer.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

Will do. It's gonna be a few months process because I'm gonna shave the firewall while the motor is out and I have to modify the tranny tunnel. I'll update pics as I go.

[extralight]

Car looks great.....very exciting at the stage you're at with many of the parts on hand and headed to the shop. Keep us posted.

[1badchevelle]

nice set up you will have their. One thing is that a lh8 (h3) pan if so it will hang low past the cross member.

Please keep us updated.

[214Chevy]

nice set up you will have their. One thing is that a lh8 (h3) pan if so it will hang low past the cross member.

Please keep us updated.

I hope not, because that is what was recommended for a Chevelle or any other muscle car for that matter. We'll see.:thumbsup:

[CreepinDeth]

Marcus,

I'm putting a T56 in my 442 clone as well after I get that rear end.
Cutting the hump seems to be the easiest way and then rewelding it back in place.
I love the build layout, it's lookin sweet. All those parts would make any man jealous.

I've put a 2004 GTO LS1 / 4L60e in my 78 Baldwin Motion themed Camaro.
It's a project to say the least.

Ace from Chicago.

[Roadbuster]

Sounds like a nice setup!

[214Chevy]

Small update....
Went by the machine shop today and took a couple of pics of the heads. They are just roughed in right now. They are not polished yet. They should be finished and fully assembled by the end of the week. Hopefully, shortly after I get the heads back, I can get the engine to my engine guy and get it assembled.:cheers:

[deuce32]

i love when the big brown truck drops cool stuff off.....:yes:

[waynieZ]

You have some sweet parts there.

[jhiphopjunky]

Looks sick!:wow:

Cant wait for the first video.

I still have yet to put mine up.

Keep us posted on the progress

[214Chevy]

Well guys, here's a quick update. Here are some pics of my baby on it's way to the shop to get it's transplant. The teardown has already begun. With the motor out I decided to go ahead and shave the firewall. Also, if you noticed I have Baers 6-piston, 15" Extreme kit on the front. While I'm at it, I'm going to go ahead and put the same 6-piston, 15" Extreme kit on the rear and put a 9" in place of the 12 bolt. I'll keep ya'll updated as I go along.:lateral: :woot:

[214Chevy]

Got the rear end out of the car and began shaving the firewall. I will order the 9" next week & the Baer brakes. Also, will begin test fitting the LS motor and T56 Magnum to fab up the tranny tunnel.:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Very cool. She's on her way to being a better car.
Keep us posted please.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Looking good, it will be a nice ride when your done.

[214Chevy]

Here are a few shots of the engine being test fitted with the T56 Magnum. Fabbing up the tranny tunnel. This is not my new motor. This is an extra LS 6.0 I have that is going to go into my '68 C10 when I get around to working on it. The 408 stroker is still in the crate waiting on me to get it assembled. I'll get around it to getting it over to the machine shop soon to get it assembled.:thumbsup:

[kase]

thats looks good. Is jim at Killer ridez doing all the work?

[214Chevy]

thats looks good. Is jim at Killer ridez doing all the work?

Yeah, how'd you know? He's the only one I allow to even touch my car.

[mdprovee]

I like it, looks like you are well on your way.

[214Chevy]

The transforrmation is coming along. Here are few pics of the tranny tunnel getting fabbed & modified for the T56 Magnum and driveshaft. Next, is to finish up shaving the firewall and get it painted.:lateral:

[214Chevy]

A few more after test fitting the shifter handle and welding up the shifter ring.:woot:

[pokey64]

Looking good!

Are you planning on a console?

[214Chevy]

Looking good!

Are you planning on a console?

Yeah, I'm gonna drive the hell out of it this summer and that will be my next upgrade next winter. A console along with a custom dashboard to go with it. Thanks!:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Funny -- I was designing this same tunnel "mod" around the TKO 600 in my buddies 55... But since it has an Art Morrison chassis -- and there's NO WAY to get the tranny out of the car without pulling the motor... I wanted to be able to "service" the shifter from the top.... so went with a "flat" piece that I can remove and be able to get the whole shift mechanism out. That and he already bought a "factory" precut carpet...

Looks good! Nice work!

[tony byram]

Wow! That Chevelle is just stunning what color is that? Its beautiful! Im considering pulling my big-block and going the same route so Im watching your build with great interest! A engine swap like this would make my car alot lighter in the nose, as well as alot better on mileage.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Nice progress its moving along well it looks good.

[214Chevy]

Wow! That Chevelle is just stunning what color is that? Its beautiful! Im considering pulling my big-block and going the same route so Im watching your build with great interest! A engine swap like this would make my car alot lighter in the nose, as well as alot better on mileage.:thumbsup:

I found this color in the paint book at English color. It took me several trips and several paint sprays to see if I liked it. IMO, picking a paint color is the hardest thing to do on a resto. But anyway, this is an original GM paint code from 1990. It's called Blue Metallic I think. Thanks!:cheers:

[tones2SS]

Very nice. Keep us posted. Should be killer when complete.:thumbsup:

[CreepinDeth]

A few more after test fitting the shifter handle and welding up the shifter ring.:woot:

Hey Marcus,

I'm just curious about how they made that shifter center section ??
Did they fab it up to a specific template or sizing like that for a reason??
I've seen other guys do a squared hump on the center tunnel.

I'm just askin cuz I gotta do my 442's T56 install and I have to do tunnel mods as well.
BTW you live in pretty damn nice neighborhood judging by the other houses. :hail:

- Ace

[tmadden]

Well guys, here's a quick update. Here are some pics of my baby on it's way to the shop to get it's transplant. The teardown has already begun. With the motor out I decided to go ahead and shave the firewall. Also, if you noticed I have Baers 6-piston, 15" Extreme kit on the front. While I'm at it, I'm going to go ahead and put the same 6-piston, 15" Extreme kit on the rear and put a 9" in place of the 12 bolt. I'll keep ya'll updated as I go along.:lateral: :woot:

Hey who's doing your work? I would love to see your car. What part of Dallas are you in?

[214Chevy]

Hey Marcus,

I'm just curious about how they made that shifter center section ??
Did they fab it up to a specific template or sizing like that for a reason??
I've seen other guys do a squared hump on the center tunnel.

I'm just askin cuz I gotta do my 442's T56 install and I have to do tunnel mods as well.
BTW you live in pretty damn nice neighborhood judging by the other houses. :hail:

- Ace

Ace, they asked me if liked squared or round. No specific reason really. I just thought just like you said, most people do squared so I thought I would try round to go with the whole driveline theme you know. I mean, the tranny is sort of round, as well as the driveshaft is round, so why not contour the floor the same as the driveline, huh?:question: As far as tunneling it as far back as I did, I did that for space of the driveshaft because with the four-corner coilovers my car is lower than normal ride height so that allowed me more space for the driveshaft to travel up & down while hitting bumps and stuff when driving. Otherwise it was too cloor to the floorboard. As far as the neighborhood goes, I like it. It's kind of outside of the city limits which is more quiet and serene.:woot:

[214Chevy]

Hey who's doing your work? I would love to see your car. What part of Dallas are you in?

Jim @ Killer Ridez does my work. He's a great guy and really knows his stuff. I also have '68 C10 swb at his shop that he is working on for me too. I live in the far east part of Mequite. Where are you? Here are a few shots of the C10 he's doing for me. It will have front & rear Corvette suspension, Dana 44 IRS and shockwaves on all for corners with a 6.0 LS & T56 Magnum as well. Build thread will start sometime next year although I'm working on it now little by little. These pics are of the stock crossmember removed and the Corvette crossmember being fabbed & fitted:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

A small update guys and the little brown delivery truck dropped my Currie 9" rear end off too. My shop guy is just finishing up the fire wall and a little setback on the tranny tunnel. After I posted some pics of the tranny tunnel getting fabbed up, fellow boardmember GregWeld made a good point that I overlooked. I forgot to make a provision to access the tranny shifter. Therefore, the shop had to go back and make a way to access the shifter for future service. Otherwise, I would have had to drop the tranny just to access the shifter.:thmbsdwn: :thmbsdwn: Thanks GregWeld for bringing that to my attention.:hail: :hail:

[214Chevy]

Pics of the new rear end. Out with the 12-bolt and in with the 9". It is a Currie 9" with Torino housing ends and 31 spline axles. I'm ordering an aluminum center section from Strange. It should be here next week along with the rear 15" Baer brakes. I'm debating if I should paint the rear end to where it matches my paint code exactly or powdercoat it to the closest color of blue to my paint I can find. Powdercoating will be more study and resistant to chips and certain oils.

[tones2SS]

Very cool. Nice transformation. Should be killer when complete.
Keep us posted please.:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Alright guys, I'm not gonna be up and running as soon as I thought. I have decided to powdercoat my frame. I mean, hey, since the rear end was already out and the motor and front clip was off, all was left was the front suspension and four body mounts were left to take off. So why not, huh? The frame was powdercoated black about 7 years ago and I thought I would freshen it up and change the color to graphite grey. Also, some parts showed up yesterday too. But, as they say, "What can go wrong, will go wrong." :censored: I got my Strange center section in and upon taking it out the box to admire it's beauty I noticed the pinion yoke bent and chipped as if it had been dropped. I immediately called the company and took some pics of it and emailed it to them. They said they will mail me out a yoke overnight, ASAP. My Baer 15" brakes showed up too. I know, I know, I don't need 15" rotors on the rear. I figured since I had 15" on the front, I might as well show off and put 15" on the rear. LOL!! :woot:

[214Chevy]

Pics of my parts and the damaged pinion yoke.:woot:

[tones2SS]

She's coming along very nicely. Good call on the powder coating the frame.
That sucks about the yoke, at least they are going to send out another one ASAP. Keep us posted.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[waynieZ]

Sweet looking parts, sorry to hear about the yoke. I think there are powder coats that match alot of paint colors. I'm not sure if Caswell can match colors. Its looking good.

[214Chevy]

Got the frame back today. The firewall is getting body worked and blocked. Also decided to shave the cowl too. What was supposed to be just an LS 6.0 & T56 Magnum upgrade is beginning to spiral out of control.:unibrow: Allow me to explain.:pushbutto I have since taken the body off of the frame and powdercoated it and replaced the 12 bolt with a Currie 9" with a Strange center section. Now I have decided to go ahead and shave the drip rails, flush mount the front and rear glass to give it a more modern day look and get rid of the stock molding and then repaint the whole car, same color of course. I also am getting a '59 Impala dash custom fitted into it with a custom console too. I'm also waiting on some goodies to come in the mail. They should be here next week. That's all for now!:willy:

[waynieZ]

The frame looks great. I like the 59 dash Idea it should look good.

[tones2SS]

Very cool. This beast is moving right along.:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Wassup guys, just a quick update. Project has been moving a bit slower. Well...I had to slow it down some. I've been spending money like crazy. LOL!! Anyway, the frame is being reassembled and I dropped the rear end off at the powdercoat shop today. Did some small changes to the 9". As you can see, for a cleaner look I had my shop guy take off the spring perches since I have coilovers in the rear. He also added a tow tab next to the lower trailing arm mount just in case I ever have to get it towed. Also, the shop has began to do some light blocking to the car to fix the small dings. Since I will be going with the same color and the car was taken to metal the first time I built the car, we will only do light blocking and rough up the paint with a soft grit then reshoot it and clear it. Of course, wet sand and buff it until it shines like new nickel. Besides, I drive the hell out of it. There's no way I would put a $10k paint job on it if someone else paid for it.:lol: That's all for now.

[214Chevy]

Here are a few pics of the bodywork with the blocking. Next on the body list is shaving the drip rails and shaving the rear marker lights.

[70rs]

It's looking good. So much for a simple motor/trans swap huh?:lol:

[tones2SS]

Very nice. Should be killer when complete!!!
If I wasn't doing a '69 Camaro, I'd be building a Chevelle. Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Very nice. Should be killer when complete!!!
If I wasn't doing a '69 Camaro, I'd be building a Chevelle. Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

Thanks. What are you doing with the Camaro as far as plans?:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Thanks. What are you doing with the Camaro as far as plans?:thumbsup:

Nothing,....yet. I'm out of work, so I need to fill that gap first. Then, sell my current Camaro and take it from there. All in due time.:mad: :faint:
Keep us posted on your car though. Very nice.:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Picked up the rear end from the powdercoat shop. I'll take it to the rear end shop one day next week to have the third member and axles put in and get the brakes put on to make the frame a roller. Also, the shop started fabbing in the '59 Impala dash. They just got in tacked in right now. Heres a few pics. I know how you boys like pics. LOL!!:lol: :lol:

[waynieZ]

The rear came out nice , that dash is going to looks sweet in there.

[tones2SS]

Very nice man.:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

A few parts came today. My F.A.S.T. 102mm LSxR intake and Big Mouth throttle body came. Went by the shop also to check on my baby. They have began shaving the drip rails. They are still fabbing the dash in also. Here are a few pics. Enjoy...:lateral:

[tones2SS]

Any updates?

[ccracin]

Don't hold out on us!

[waynieZ]

Come on give it up, lets see some pictures.

[RENNtech]

Awesome build man. . . :thumbsup:

I was searching the web for Chevelle parts and I came across your thread. I had to join the forum in order to see your pics. Funny thing is, I'm in the process of restoring a 72' also and like you I'm putting in a LS motor. Seeing your progress makes me realize how far I still have to go. Keep up the good work and I look forward to following the rest of your build.

Cheers, JJ

[dinos67's]

Car looked awesome before you took it apart cant wait to see the finished product going to look killer for sure :thumbsup:

[pmgm]

You have a nice car.... I like the color... Do you have anymore pics of your build...

Thanks

[TheShopLLC.com]

GOOD TALK'N WITH YA THIS MORNING CALL ME UP IF YOU'VE GOT ANY QUESTIONS.......THANKS AGAIN

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[214Chevy]

You have a nice car.... I like the color... Do you have anymore pics of your build...

Thanks

Many good updates coming soon. I had to put the build on hold due to my twin boys starting college. Then, I totally revamped the way the car was going. But, I'm back on it now. Got some good stuff coming soon.


GOOD TALK'N WITH YA THIS MORNING CALL ME UP IF YOU'VE GOT ANY QUESTIONS.......THANKS AGAIN

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Will do, thanks!

[Ron in SoCal]

...I had to put the build on hold due to my twin boys starting college...Then, I totally revamped the way the car was going. But, I'm back on it now. Got some good stuff coming soon

It's a sickness, I tell ya! :D Oh, and -

:ttiwop:

[214Chevy]

I knew it Ron!! I knew somebody was going to pull that card out of the deck. :P :P

[FadedSS]

cant wait to see some updated pics. sounds like an awesome build!

[ssick chevelle]

any new info on the build. also very nices brake, wheel tire combo

[214Chevy]

any new info on the build. also very nices brake, wheel tire combo

As far as the wheels go, I'm sending them back to HRE to get them brushed and clear coated and the fronts widened to 9.5" or 10" and the rears widened from an 11" to a 13" to run a 345/30/20. I'm also getting a custom frame made with Rick's new Vapor Worx stainless tank. Been talking to Carl Casanova about the tank and getting the proper wiring harness made for it. I got a few other surprises too, but they are in the developmental stages right now. So, I'll have to see before I open my big mouth. :unibrow: :lol:

[70rs]

As far as the wheels go, I'm sending them back to HRE to get them brushed and clear coated and the fronts widened to 9.5" or 10" and the rears widened from an 11" to a 13" to run a 345/30/20. I'm also getting a custom frame made with Rick's new Vapor Worx stainless tank. Been talking to Carl Casanova about the tank and getting the proper wiring harness made for it. I got a few other surprises too, but they are in the developmental stages right now. So, I'll have to see before I open my big mouth. :unibrow: :lol:


Oh come on man....spill the beans. Don't leave us hangin!:D
Nice build! Cant wait to see more.:cheers:

[Roger Poirier]

I have just now reviewed your thread on your Chevelle. Very impressive!

I love the paint wheel combo :thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Not much of an update, but the frame is coming together slowly. Sorry for the grainy pics. Better pics coming later as frame progresses. Also, a pic of the rear billet spindles. The fronts were at the machine shop getting the steering arm cut off.
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[Ron in SoCal]

About time Marcus. Frame and spindles look great! :thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Ron, I'm trying buddy. LOL!! Here's another of it in the jig. Thanks for the help on posting the big pics. I'm like a kid in a candy store with the big pics now. Hahah!! :lol: :lol:
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[skatinjay27]

sweet!
too bad its not a big money 70 though;) haha

[214Chevy]

sweet!
too bad its not a big money 70 though;) haha

Yeah, I know right? Hahahahaha, I'm not a sensitive guy at all Jay. My Chevelle talks to me and told me he want's to be a 70 when he grows up. :willy: :willy:

[Flash68]

sweet!
too bad its not a big money 70 though;) haha

:lol: I'll offer you $69,995 and not a penny more. I mean, come on, it's the only LS2 1970 Chevelle in the country for gods sakes. :rofl:

[214Chevy]

:lol: I'll offer you $69,995 and not a penny more. I mean, come on, it's the only LS2 1970 Chevelle in the country for gods sakes. :rofl:

Naw Flash, the price just went up to $85k. I mean, it is worth what you are willing to pay right? :rofl: :rofl: And, before I sale it to you, I'm gonna put the stock frame, drum brakes and rally wheels back on it. Hahahahahaaa!!!!

[skatinjay27]

haha you guys are too funny!

[tones2SS]

Glad to see some progress on the car!
Keep us posted.

[214Chevy]

Now that the frame is in the jig, here comes the hard part. About to get this baby installed or for a lack of better terms...die trying to get in installed. :pushbutto It's gonna take me some time, so bare with me. Sorry, I couldn't enlarge pics without them becoming too grainy.
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[214Chevy]

No big deal, went and picked up the front spindles the other day and sent them to my frame guy. These are the front ones with the steering arms cut off. I had the front and rear ones clear powdercoated to keep that nice, clean billet look protected. They were too pretty to coat with a color.

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[214Chevy]

Well, as we all like to say..."not much of an update," but here it goes anyway. Getting ready to get started back on the body to take any small dings and deep scratches out. Got the '59 Impala dash tacked in. All the knob holes, glove box and stuff have been deleted and shaved and it has been fabbed for my double-din radio. You can also see where it has been notched out so you can read the vin#. Also shaved the rear quarter, marker lights too. Like I said, not much to see...so that's all for know.

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[waynieZ]

The dash looks great in there.

[214Chevy]

The dash looks great in there.

Thanks Wayne, I'm trying.

[Ron in SoCal]

Keep going Marcus! :thumbsup: How's the chasis coming along?

[214Chevy]

Keep going Marcus! :thumbsup: How's the chasis coming along?

Chassis is coming along fine Ron. Just waiting on the builder to send me some pics. Frame is built with everything tacked in. Just test fitting a bunch of stuff for the rear. I'm dying on waiting for the pics myself. You know as soon as I get them, they will be uploaded to the site.

[cris67chevelle]

Marcus was up man. Hey this is Chris from Miami remember you hooked me up with the paint information. I am always signing in and checking up on your make over hahaha. I decided to say was up and once again thanks. Your car is looking great. Here is a link to my car. The guy who is doing the work at the moment put my car on this website. Just in case it does not take you to the direct page to my car. Go to his homepage and click on 1967 chevelle pro street. I wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving and Thank you once again.:cheers:

[cris67chevelle]

heres the link:

http://www.moparresto.com/67%20ChevellePro.htm

[214Chevy]

Marcus was up man. Hey this is Chris from Miami remember you hooked me up with the paint information. I am always signing in and checking up on your make over hahaha. I decided to say was up and once again thanks. Your car is looking great. Here is a link to my car. The guy who is doing the work at the moment put my car on this website. Just in case it does not take you to the direct page to my car. Go to his homepage and click on 1967 chevelle pro street. I wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving and Thank you once again.:cheers:

Hey wassup Chris. No problem on the paint thing bro. Don't mention it. I try and help anybody out when I can. Let me know how everything works out and post some pics when it gets sprayed. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well.

[214Chevy]

More body work....got the door handles installed. Also got the Fesler door panels so we can figure out how to wrap the ends of the '59 Impala dash around in order for it to flow into the door panel.

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[tones2SS]

Nice updates Marcus.

[214Chevy]

Nice updates Marcus.

Thanks Tone!:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Bought a few parts...some carbon fiber from Anvil and a pair of NOS bumpers. I was gonna tuck the old bumpers, but after finding these and the price I paid for them, there's no way I can bring myself to cut them. Some of you older guys may remember the protective, blue gel coating that GM used to put on their bumpers.

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Okay, now for the big surprise. Good news and bad news. The bad news first. Well, my project will be put on hold for about 2-3 months. But, the good news is I'm getting a garage built for all of my toys. It's not a big elaborate shop with super, mega welders or ultra powerful compressors like some you guys have. It's just a Christmas gift to myself. It will have nice shelves in it and a big commercial two-sided sink though. :lol: They got underway on it last week. It will be 26'x32'.

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[Ron in SoCal]

Congrats on the man-cave Marcus! Leave room for a lift...:thumbsup:

[jy211]

make sure it has a/c and heat...:D

[tones2SS]

Very nice Marcus. Nice to see the updates.
Gotta have a nice "home" for the toys too! Good luck.:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Congrats on the man-cave Marcus! Leave room for a lift...:thumbsup:

make sure it has a/c and heat...:D

Very nice Marcus. Nice to see the updates.
Gotta have a nice "home" for the toys too! Good luck.:thumbsup:

Thanks guys! It'll only take about 6-8 weeks to finish it. But, it'll take me another 2-3 months to recover financially. I'm not one of those millionaire guys on the site that was in that poll. :lol: :lol: So, the Chevelle will commence again in the late spring.

[Jay Hilliard]

Congrats on the present to self. :thumbsup: Definitely make room for a lift.

[GregWeld]

I'm not one of those millionaire guys on the site that was in that poll. :lol: :lol: So, the Chevelle will commence again in the late spring.



Are you kidding?!?!?! You're a regular one man economic firestorm!!!

[Rybar]

Congrats on the garage, and hey looks like your doing well enough that house is pretty damn nice. :thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Are you kidding?!?!?! You're a regular one man economic firestorm!!!

Naw, but I would be if you adopted me....please?:_paranoid That way I can inherit a certain, specific 62 bubbletop.:unibrow:


Congrats on the garage, and hey looks like your doing well enough that house is pretty damn nice. :thumbsup:

Rybar, I just work hard for a living. But, I wouldn't call it living high on the hog as they say.

[waynieZ]

The new parts look sweet,and congratulation's on the new shop. Your going to love having it! Its going to be pretty good size too. But they fill up fast!!!!

[Flash68]

Nice parts, but congrats on the big garage! :thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Ok guys, I need some help badly on making a decision. I'm about to send my wheels back to HRE today. They are boxed up and everything. The only thing I'm torn between is deciding on the finish. I'm having trouble deciding between 3 finishes. I can tell you, the black center is OUT of the question. I don't care if it is satin black or gloss black...the answer is still no. I actually don't mind it on other peoples cars, but I'm too thru with the blacked-out wheel look. No offense to those who have them, it's just not for me. Don't care for the polished hoops either because when they get dirty and a bit older the hoops get hazey and it's hell trying to polish them back to a high luster shine. Anyway, I did a vote about a year ago when I decided to change my wheels and didn't want to update an old poll. So, I figured I would just ask in my thread. The 3 choices are as follows.....

1) Brushed clear center with chrome hoops and leave the bumpers chromed. (I know how chrome is becoming less popular)

2) Brushed and tinted clear with brushed clear hoops and brushed bumpers. (My #1 choice)

3) Brushed/clear center with brushed clear hoops with brushed bumpers. (Less dimension if whole wheel is brushed clear)

Basically, as you can see, I'm torn on the hoops. The centers will be brushed no matter what, rather tinted or clear. I've included a pic of what HRE's brushed tinted clear looks like versus their brushed clear.

Brushed/cleared
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/brush.jpg


The next two are brushed /tinted clear (adds a little dimension to the wheel)
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/hre2-1.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/tint2.jpg


Lastly, here are a few shots of my wheels before I make a decision on the new finish. The are full chrome...maaaan, WTF was I thinking. :mad: :mad: They are dirty as hell from being in storage.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0578.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0580.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0581.jpg

[GregWeld]

I like the TINTED Clear....

[garickman]

I like the TINTED Clear....

I second that

[214Chevy]

I like the TINTED Clear....

I second that

Thanks Greg and Greg. LOL!! That's why I said that tinted clear was my #1 choice. You can still see the brushed finish through it. HRE must use some sort of transparent color in a clear powder, I guess. But, I would do that with the regular brushed and cleared hoops. What y'all think?

[skatinjay27]

Deff. Keep the lips chrome, I hate full brushed wheels they need to diffent colors to create demension to the wheel. You can't go wrong with brushed tinted or regular brushed centers on you bright colored car.

[mrr1999]

The tinted clear looks great.

[tgvettes]

brushed tinted clear is my fav. 2nd brushed clear

[Flash68]

brushed tinted clear! :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Brushed tinted here too.

[Ron in SoCal]

Brushed tinted here too.

Yep! ~ :thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

The tinted clear looks great.

brushed tinted clear is my fav. 2nd brushed clear

brushed tinted clear! :thumbsup:

Brushed tinted here too.

Yep! ~ :thumbsup:

Guys, but what about the hoops? I'm 99% sold on the tinted clear, but it's the hoops I'm indecisive about. Like I said, the polished hoops will look like crap in a years time. I know I can have them high polished with a machine by a shop to return the new luster to them, but that's too much trouble. I also, know I can "so call" do the polishing myself, but again, that's too much trouble and definately too much arm/hand work and then it still won't be that shiny. Chrome is a low maintenance deal. Soap them up, rinse them off and there you have it. Plus, if I keep the bumpers chrome, there has to be a little bit of chrome somewhere else. Wouldn't y'all agree? And the thing with the chrome bumpers is, as I pictured earlier in my thread...I found front and rear NOS bumpers which I spent alot of money on and may need to remain chrome by me leaving them alone. Wouldn't y'all further agree? It's funny to me how guys rant and rave and make fun of chrome hoops on wheels and they have two big ole front and rear chrome bumpers and chrome trim pieces themselves on a car that's supposed to be totally blacked out. :lol: :lol:

[waynieZ]

I think keeping the hoops shiny what ever way you do it will be fine. How is the polished and cleared hoops ? I never saw any in person but the OEMs uses it.

[214Chevy]

....How is the polished and cleared hoops ?

May need to check into that option. Thanks Wayne! :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

May need to check into that option. Thanks Wayne! :thumbsup:

Marcus - that's what I did. Lots of wheel pics in my build thread or I can email you some. The clear dulls it some, and I am told gets nasty after some abuse. If I were to do it over again I'd go straight polish on the hoops.

[214Chevy]

Marcus - that's what I did. Lots of wheel pics in my build thread or I can email you some. The clear dulls it some, and I am told gets nasty after some abuse. If I were to do it over again I'd go straight polish on the hoops.

I'll give you a call in 5 minutes Ron.

[tones2SS]

Brushed tinted here too.

A little late to the thread, but I'm with Wayne.

[214Chevy]

A little late to the thread, but I'm with Wayne.

Thanks Tone. I tracked my wheels on line and they won't get to HRE until Feb. 29th. Bout time they get the wheels in and break them down, send them off to get the chrome stripped off, get them back and brush the centers I guess I'll have my mind made up. LOL!! I'm going with the brushed/tinted clear centers and I'm leaning towards the chrome hoops to match the chrome bumpers.:_paranoid

[214Chevy]

Wheel Update....:mad: :mad:

Well, I got my quote from HRE yesterday and I was quoted $2200 for all of the work. Of course this sent me over the top. So, I called them today and had a man-to-man or shall I say customer-to-manufacturer talk. After much debate I got the charges reduced to $1600. Still a hell of alot of money, but alot cheaper considering they have to strip off the chrome and then brush the centers and powdercoat them. Believe it or not, I somehow got them to strip off the chrome for free. That saved me alot of money considering they have to send the wheels out and outsource that part of the process. There was no dealing on the labor to brush them. Lol!! So, of the $1600, most of that is the labor to brush them and the cost of the 7" outer hoops for the rear to make them 13" wide. The 7" outers had to be custom ordered as they don't keep them in stock due to not many people requesting a 20" wheel with a 7" outer hoop. I hated to use the old "I'm a repeat customer trick", but I had to use one of my trump cards and tell him I just bought a set of 22" 948R wheels for my 68 C10 shortbed last year. I told him the 22's plus the 20's for my Chevelle should speak volumes about me as a customer. So, after I gave him the serial numbers to verify my 22's, he gave me a much better deal. Here are a couple of pics of my 22's for my C10. No build thread yet until I finish the Chevelle. Got alot of neat stuff for the truck though, but I won't spoil it yet. By the way guys, I chose to go with the brushed/tinted clear centers with chrome hoops.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/22c10.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/c10hre.jpg

[skatinjay27]

those wheels for the truck look SICK!!

[214Chevy]

those wheels for the truck look SICK!!

Thanks AJ. Hopefully I will be thru with the Chevelle by the end of this year. No later than the spring of 2013. Then I can start on the truck by the summer of 2013 or at least by the fall of 2013.

[Bluesman1]

Hey bro you ready to put a frame under that velle yet??? Lol

Howard:willy:

[214Chevy]

Hey bro you ready to put a frame under that velle yet??? Lol

Howard:willy:

Howard, that's just wrong man! You know I'm sensitive about that. LOL!!! How's it going? How's your 70 Chevelle coming along? Hopefully I'll be back down thru your neck of the woods around May.

[Bluesman1]

Howard, that's just wrong man! You know I'm sensitive about that. LOL!!! How's it going? How's your 70 Chevelle coming along? Hopefully I'll be back down thru your neck of the woods around May.

I know man that was a cheap shot, sorry!!!!! I know your ready but it seems we're always waiting on something or someone. As far as mine just getting all the game plan together so i don't have to do and redo if you know what I mean. Take care and give me a shout when you come back through, may be we can finish talking without freezing our butts off and being hit up to help out the local bums. By the way we went back to Hattiesburg to look at a new fifthwheel, we stopped at burgerking to get my little girl some lunch. Low and behold guess who hit us up for money. Yeap you guessed it, ol dudes wife that was in the truck with him. Lol He must have been hitting someone else up because he was no where in site. Imagine that!!!!!!!! Lol

Howard

[214Chevy]

....we stopped at burgerking to get my little girl some lunch. Low and behold guess who hit us up for money. Yeap you guessed it, ol dudes wife that was in the truck with him. Lol He must have been hitting someone else up because he was no where in site. Imagine that!!!!!!!! Lol

Howard

You're kidding me, right? The same guy, well his wife? So, now we know it was a scam. Remember, he gave us that ole sob story about his mom being sick and all. He must have not known we were two professional bull$hit readers. :yes: :yes: We let him know we were born one day, but not the day he tried to pull one over on us. LOL!!:lol: :lol: That is just too darn funny.

[tones2SS]

those wheels for the truck look SICK!!

I agree with AJ. Those are going to look killer on the truck Marcus. We'll need a build thread of that bad boy after the Chevelle.:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

I agree with AJ. Those are going to look killer on the truck Marcus. We'll need a build thread of that bad boy after the Chevelle.:thumbsup:

You got it Tone!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: No doubt, a build thread is definitely in order.:yes: :yes:

[tones2SS]

You got it Tone!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: No doubt, a build thread is definitely in order.:yes: :yes:

Nice!:cheers:

[214Chevy]

No big update guys, but I do need some help if someone knows a line on a good deal of Michelin Pilot Super Sports. 345/30/20 rears and 265/30/20 fronts. Vince at HRE sent me a pic of my wheels. He said the are finished with them and should ship out by the end of this week. Here's the dilemma though...he said with the rear wheel being a 20x13 and as wide as it is, I better make sure whoever mounts it knows what they are doing. Basically, make sure that they don't bust the silicone bead on the center of the two rim halves trying to mount a tire that wide. Now, he did offer to mount and balance the tires for me for free if I sent them to him. What a guy huh? :lol: So, before I have Tirerack drop ship them to HRE, I figured I'd ask if anyone knows a good deal on some. Those dog gone tires are higher than giraffe booty.:mad: I included a few previously posted pics of the rims before I sent them back to be refinished in brushed and tinted clear. Let me know what you guys think...good or bad. I know some of you guys already hate the chrome lip.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0580.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0578.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/Picture029.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/Picture31.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/Picture030.jpg

[Al Moreno]

Dang, that''s a whole new level of Bad Ass! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Just pulled the trigger on my tires from Tire Rack. Dropped shipped them directly to HRE to be mounted and balanced. I should have them hopefully be next week. Will post pics as soon as I get them. Michelin Pilot Super Sports....fronts-265/35/20, rears-345/30/20.

[tgvettes]

Wheels look awesome now. will be a great combo with the Michelins

[214Chevy]

Wheels look awesome now. will be a great combo with the Michelins

Thanks Tonny! But, my feelings are hurt. Those are some expensive a$$ tires. I have never spent that much on tires. I can understand motors, transmissions, sheet metal parts, etc. But, for something that's not gonna last that long....crazy!! :willy: Let's just say I bet I won't be burning any rubber or doing donuts.:unibrow: :unibrow: :_paranoid :_paranoid

[tones2SS]

Those are some expensive a$$ tires. I have never spent that much on tires. I can understand motors, transmissions, sheet metal parts, etc. But, for something that's not gonna last that long....crazy!! :willy: Let's just say I bet I won't be burning any rubber or doing donuts.:unibrow: :unibrow: :_paranoid :_paranoid

You say that now Marcus. Wait till you get that beast all buttoned up and out on the road!:unibrow:
Wheels look awesome. I bet they look killer with those tires.

[cencalc6]

Nice Wheels! :thumbsup:

[tgvettes]

I know the feeling, I used to have a 08 Porsche GT2 (670 Horse) lots of money for tires on the one

Tonny

[214Chevy]

You say that now Marcus. Wait till you get that beast all buttoned up and out on the road!:unibrow:
Wheels look awesome. I bet they look killer with those tires.

Hahahaha....you are right Tone. I'm going to have to push it just a weee bit. You know I'm gonna have to test it out. Then I'm gonna really feel stupid when I have to buy another pair of 345's.:(

[tones2SS]

Hahahaha....you are right Tone. I'm going to have to push it just a weee bit. You know I'm gonna have to test it out. Then I'm gonna really feel stupid when I have to buy another pair of 345's.:(

:D :thumbsup:

[real57vetteguy]

Wheel #2 WOW

[garickman]

Just went through this thread. Awesome build and the new wheels look outstanding.

[The WidowMaker]

love the wheels! i hear you on the tires. i cant believe how some sizes are twice as much. maybe i missed it, but what happened to the 509?

[214Chevy]

Just went through this thread. Awesome build and the new wheels look outstanding.

Thanks Greg!!

love the wheels! i hear you on the tires. i cant believe how some sizes are twice as much. maybe i missed it, but what happened to the 509?

I sold it to a buddy of mine who has a 69 Camaro. Thanks for the compliment.

[214Chevy]

Just got a call and email pic from HRE. My tires have been mounted and are ready to ship. Here's a pic of the 345 mointed on the 20x13.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/mounted.jpg

[garickman]

Just got a call and email pic from HRE. My tires have been mounted and are ready to ship. Here's a pic of the 345 mointed on the 20x13.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/mounted.jpg

You suck!! I say that because I am a couple of weeks from ordering my wheels. Those look awesome. I am sure you can't wait until they arrive at your door.

[214Chevy]

Haahhahahahahah....Greg, I was screaming like a kid on Christmas morning when I opened the email. Better pics coming when I receive them. What dimensions are your wheels going to be.

[garickman]

Haahhahahahahah....Greg, I was screaming like a kid on Christmas morning when I opened the email. Better pics coming when I receive them. What dimensions are your wheels going to be.

19X13 in the rear with a 345/30/19 and 18X10 in the front with a 285/30/18. I am also running Michelin PS'2s.

[214Chevy]

19X13 in the rear with a 345/30/19 and 18X10 in the front with a 285/30/18. I am also running Michelin PS'2s.

Sweeeet!! :yes: Yeah, I went back to your build thread on the first page after I typed the message and saw the spec's. Can't wait to see them.:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Jhttp://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/mounted.jpg

Very nice man. Those are going to look killer on the car for sure.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Just got a call and email pic from HRE. My tires have been mounted and are ready to ship. Here's a pic of the 345 mointed on the 20x13.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/mounted.jpg


Lookin' good Marcus. :cool:

[Ron in SoCal]

Just got a call and email pic from HRE. My tires have been mounted and are ready to ship. Here's a pic of the 345 mointed on the 20x13.



Looks killer Bro. I guess that eases the pain little bit? ;)

[214Chevy]

Very nice man. Those are going to look killer on the car for sure.

Lookin' good Marcus. :cool:


Thanx Tone and Skip. I try...;)

[Richio1]

Those are sure sweet. Almost time to update your avatar :woot:

[214Chevy]

Those are sure sweet. Almost time to update your avatar :woot:

LOL....yep, thanks!! Meant to do it earlier, but forgot to.

[56pickup]

Killer wheels man! :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Lookin good love the new finish on the wheels, when are we gone see some up dates on the reat of the car??? :yes:

[214Chevy]

Lookin good love the new finish on the wheels, when are we gone see some up dates on the reat of the car??? :yes:

Maaaan, we are getting really close Rick, really close. It shouldn't be too much longer. It's killing me!! :willy: He was about thru with it when I went down there early February. The frame is finished. Just need to fab in the IRS cradle.

[214Chevy]

Looks killer Bro. I guess that eases the pain little bit? ;)

Yeah it does a little bit. I'm just glad the hooked me up on the mounting and balancing. At least I know it was done right by them.

[MattWash08]

Im loving the car! off topic question, do you like in the dfw area lol? scenery looks kind of familiar

[214Chevy]

Im loving the car! off topic question, do you like in the dfw area lol? scenery looks kind of familiar

Yep, I'm in the Mesquite area. What about you?

[214Chevy]

Got the wheels and took a few pics. I really like them. Also, here a few pics of the frame. Suspension parts should be done soon. Control arms are being built now as well as coilover perches. It's coming along slowly.
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0591.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0589.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0588.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0587.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0556.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0558.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0559.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0557.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0563.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0564.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0560.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0561.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0562.jpg

Just to clarify, alot of guys have been asking about the frame and why it's taking my builder so long. Trust and believe, it's not him. It's me and the money flow. He's being very patient with me, which I am very appreciative for. Getting the garage built slowed me down and also, here are two pics of the biggest reason.

My 3 1/2 month old son. We welcomed him 1-12-12. Been paying hospital and doctor bills since that day. The second pic is him playing Words With Friends on the iPad. Well, he drooled on it more than anything. LOL!!
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/photo1.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/photo2.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Marcus!!! Congrats on the baby boy...:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Frame looks great Pal. Get some suspension under it (post pics of course) and this thread gonna light up like a x-mas tree...:yes:

[214Chevy]

Marcus!!! Congrats on the baby boy...:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Frame looks great Pal. Get some suspension under it (post pics of course) and this thread gonna light up like a x-mas tree...:yes:


Thanks Ron!! Got a few more doctor bills to pay and then it's on baby!!

[waynieZ]

I'm with Ron congratulation's ! The frame looks like a piece of art. Very Nice..

[tmadden]

Keep the pics coming. Can't wait to see you rollin!

[Flash68]

:cheers: Congrats on the son! :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Congrats on your son. :cheers: Nice to see some pics of your project too. Don't worry bud. All in due time.

[Al Moreno]

Congrats on your son. :cheers: Nice to see some pics of your project too. Don't worry bud. All in due time.


X 2 :thumbsup: Awesome wheels! Your doing a great job :yes:

[214Chevy]

Congrats on your son. :cheers: Nice to see some pics of your project too. Don't worry bud. All in due time.

X 2 :thumbsup: Awesome wheels! Your doing a great job :yes:

Thanks Al and Tone!! I need it. :D I haven't been getting too much sleep, but I wouldn't trade it for nothing in the world. I'll be back on it full time real soon.

[cencalc6]

Your guys did an Excellent Job on that Frame and those are some sik lookin wheels :thumbsup:

[wayniac]

I like what your doing there. :woot: :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

...and we need an update w pics :D

[dug]

The frame is just beautiful.

[Nick.V70]

Damn, wheels look GREAT!:thumbsup: And the frame is AWESOME!!!!:hail:

Congrats on you little boy:cheers:

[cantcatchmitch]

Chassis looks good! Your son and I share birthdays, pretty cool! Love the wheel treatment too.

[214Chevy]

I like what your doing there. :woot: :thumbsup:

The frame is just beautiful.

Damn, wheels look GREAT!:thumbsup: And the frame is AWESOME!!!!:hail:

Congrats on you little boy:cheers:

Chassis looks good! Your son and I share birthdays, pretty cool! Love the wheel treatment too.

Thanks guys, my son keeps me busy. I can't wait to get the frame. My builder just emailed me Friday and said the front suspension is going on this week.


...and we need an update w pics :D

No big updates Ron, but FedEx did drop these off yesterday. :unibrow: 15" in the rear.:cool:
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0592.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0594.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0595.jpg

[Rick D]

^^^^^ those should stop you in your tracks Marcus! Very sweet :cheers:

[Ron in SoCal]

That's one helluva an update Marcus...:cheers:

[tones2SS]

Gotta love parts updates! Those look great.

[tmadden]

Thanks guys, my son keeps me busy. I can't wait to get the frame. My builder just emailed me Friday and said the front suspension is going on this week.




No big updates Ron, but FedEx did drop these off yesterday. :unibrow: 15" in the rear.:cool:
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0592.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0594.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/DSCF0595.jpg

Dude I'm jealous of those brakes. Those are sweeeeet!!!

[214Chevy]

Gotta love parts updates! Those look great.

Dude I'm jealous of those brakes. Those are sweeeeet!!!

Thanks guys!! I'll be ordering the front's Friday from Matt's Classic Bowtie's. I'm telling you guys, if you haven't ordered anything from Matt's yet, you might outta try them out. The gave me a killer quote on the front I couldn't resist. The only reason I didn't order this rear kit from them is because I already had the Red color from Jeg's to fit a 9" before I went IRS and sent them back for an exchange. But, Matt even quoted me a better deal than Jeg's on the rear. I have the red color 6-piston 6S, 15" fronts for a C5/C6 application I'm going to be putting up for sale as soon as I can get some pics. I was running these with my ATS spindles. It is barely used with less than 500 miles on them. I just changed to the blue kit since my car was is blue and alot of people have red and I wanted something different.

[skatinjay27]

nice! but why so small?;)

[214Chevy]

nice! but why so small?;)

I know right?:morepower :morepower

[willj313]

any updates

[214Chevy]

any updates

Soon!! Going to pickup the frame at the end of this month. Hopefully, no later than the 1st week of September.

[Rick D]

Soon!! Going to pickup the frame at the end of this month. Hopefully, no later than the 1st week of September.

:woot: :woot: :woot:

That's awesome Marcus, that's a big piece of the build finished!

[214Chevy]

Talked to my frame guy today and everything is finished. IRS is complete. He's having one last problem with the rack-and-pinion. He said, because of the billet drop spindles, he's having some difficulties lining up the steering arms with the splines on the rack-and-pinion. They hang to low and are hitting the inside of the wheels. :( :( He said he just about has it figured out and he'll be done.

[Rick D]

Ummmmm we need some pictures Marcus :unibrow:

You must be freaking out!!

[214Chevy]

Ummmmm we need some pictures Marcus :unibrow:

You must be freaking out!!

Yeah Rick...I'm practically bald headed right now from pulling out every, single strand of hair I had. :( Shouldn't be too much longer. :_paranoid

[Ron in SoCal]

Give me a call Marcus and I'll tell you how I made the steering arms clear. Congrats on the progress!

[214Chevy]

Thanks for all the help Ron. I got the pics. That helped alot. I will forward this to my builder. Once again...you have came through for me. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

No sweat Brother. Send me a pic of the set up when you get a chance?

In addition to the pan fitting, also make sure he puts a bumpsteer gauge on the car before he sends it to you. He could make the arms fit, yet the car could do funny things during spirited driving. He does race car fab, so he'll know...:thumbsup:

http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.thedirtforum.com/bumpsteer.htm%23Q1&rct=j&q=bump+steer+definition&usg=AFQjCNFZFGlXd_G0rFWJeWUL76JdrMtSNw&sa=X&ei=nS1qUInUMcTL2QWj8YHYBA&ved=0CCkQygQwAQ

[tones2SS]

Good to hear Marcus. We need pics when you get your frame back.

[214Chevy]

No sweat Brother. Send me a pic of the set up when you get a chance?

In addition to the pan fitting, also make sure he puts a bumpsteer gauge on the car before he sends it to you. He could make the arms fit, yet the car could do funny things during spirited driving. He does race car fab, so he'll know...:thumbsup:

http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.thedirtforum.com/bumpsteer.htm%23Q1&rct=j&q=bump+steer+definition&usg=AFQjCNFZFGlXd_G0rFWJeWUL76JdrMtSNw&sa=X&ei=nS1qUInUMcTL2QWj8YHYBA&ved=0CCkQygQwAQ

Will do Ron. I ask him about that too.


Good to hear Marcus. We need pics when you get your frame back.

Don't worry Tone, I'll post plenty. :yes:

[drednot]

Any updates? Your chevelle is badass, can't wait to see some more on it.

[drednot]

I just wanted to post a Thanks for the engine I bought from Marcus. Your a stand up guy and your Chevelle is going to be badasss. Marcus is a good guy and I would definitely deal with him again.

If anyone is in the DFW area check out Killer Ridez, I got a tour of their shop and it was amazing. I wish I could afford to have their shop do my car! Hahaha. Thanks again to you Marcus and the guys at Killer Ridez!

[214Chevy]

I just wanted to post a Thanks for the engine I bought from Marcus. Your a stand up guy and your Chevelle is going to be badasss. Marcus is a good guy and I would definitely deal with him again.

If anyone is in the DFW area check out Killer Ridez, I got a tour of their shop and it was amazing. I wish I could afford to have their shop do my car! Hahaha. Thanks again to you Marcus and the guys at Killer Ridez!

No problem Derek and thank you for your business. I try and be a stand up guy and just treat people like I would like to be treated. Updates coming soon after I get Christmas out of the way. Glad you made it home safely after partying too hard here in Texas. ;) I'll be in touch and thanks again.

[214Chevy]

Small update:
My frame is finally off of the jig table and is ready for some final welding and sanding. Hopefully I will have it in my possession with the next few weeks to a month. Final pics when I pick up the frame and it is all cleaned up. But, for now, here are a few sneak peeks. As usual, sorry for the poor quality pics. My builder sent me these from his iPad. That's the same as a cell phone, huh. Again, better pics coming soon. Let me know what you think.

Front view...
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/front2.jpg
Another front view...
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/front1.jpg
Rear view...
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/rear2.jpg
9" housing in the cradle...
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/nearcompleteframe1.jpg
Various shots of steering linkage and rear sway bar...
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/nearcompleteframe5.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/nearcompleteframe4.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/nearcompleteframe3.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/nearcompleteframe2.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Congradulations Brother! :thumbsup: See if you can get some shots of the trans crossmember and exhaust cut outs? :cheers:

[Rybar]

Marcus, that frame looks impressive. Well done !! :thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Congradulations Brother! :thumbsup: See if you can get some shots of the trans crossmember and exhaust cut outs? :cheers:

Thanks Ron! I think the center bracing is made and needs to be welded on. Pics coming soon!

Marcus, that frame looks impressive. Well done !! :thumbsup:

Thanks Ryan, I appreciate. I'm trying over here.

[HEEP]

Good to see some updates. I have always dreamed of the IRS, but will never see it. CAn't wait to see it home for you.

HEEP

[cencalc6]

Very Nice!

[GregWeld]

Now you're cookin' !!!


:thumbsup:

[Che70velle]

Smokin! That's hot bro! Very nice.:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Good to see some updates. I have always dreamed of the IRS, but will never see it. CAn't wait to see it home for you.

HEEP

Very Nice!

Now you're cookin' !!!


:thumbsup:

Smokin! That's hot bro! Very nice.:thumbsup:

Thanks guys, I'm happy with it. It's been a long time coming. This was my frame builders first time doing an IRS, so alot of R & D went into it. Alot of going back to the drawing board, etc. At times, some things looked good on paper, but when he cut it out on the machine and mocked it up, it was a no-go. Lots of trying to make things work on the computer program he used, as far as, suspension travel and movement of the parts, wheels turning, etc. After all of that and about a year and a half later...here we are. We are waiting on the Ridetech triple adjustable coilovers to come in hopefully sometime next week. One last shot, a pic of the IRS cradle.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/IMG_0304.jpg

[FETorino]

Now you're cooking with gas :wow:

I know that feeling a sweet new chassis coming your way. Now get to assembly. :unibrow:

I wanted to do IRS but just didn't have it in my budget.:(

When are you picking one of these up?

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/lsx376.jpg[/QUOTE]

[intocarss]

This thing's bitchen :thumbsup:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Thanks guys, I'm happy with it. It's been a long time coming. This was my frame builders first time doing an IRS, so alot of R & D went into it. Alot of going back to the drawing board, etc. At times, some things looked good on paper, but when he cut it out on the machine and mocked it up, it was a no-go. Lots of trying to make things work on the computer program he used, as far as, suspension travel and movement of the parts, wheels turning, etc. After all of that and about a year and a half later...here we are. We are waiting on the Ridetech triple adjustable coilovers to come in hopefully sometime next week. One last shot, a pic of the IRS cradle.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/IMG_0304.jpg

Looks good. That suspension is going to feel real nice.

[tones2SS]

Awesome Marcus. Frame looks great. Should be a nice "corner carver" when complete.

[coolwelder62]

Marcus,I was great too visit w/you the other day.I will let you know when I have the C-10 chassis R&D finished up.Your chassis is looking great.Is the center section from Dutchman.:thumbsup:

[tmadden]

Bro that looks incredible. Where locally did you find someone with that skill set? The community is pretty small. I should have heard of someone.

[davin24]

Now you're cooking with gas :wow:

I know that feeling a sweet new chassis coming your way. Now get to assembly. :unibrow:

I wanted to do IRS but just didn't have it in my budget.:(

When are you picking one of these up?

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/lsx376.jpg[/QUOTE]




Where can you find the specs on this bad boy????????!!!! nice

[214Chevy]

When are you picking one of these up?

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/lsx376.jpg [/QUOTE]

Rob, still debating on which way I'm going...supercharged or N/A. I'm just gonna do some work on the car for a while and then decide on a motor a little later. I'm going to think on it long and hard because I'm tired of "buying today, selling tomorrow" because I want something else. So, this time I'm going to be patient and make a good decision.

This thing's bitchen :thumbsup:

Looks good. That suspension is going to feel real nice.

Awesome Marcus. Frame looks great. Should be a nice "corner carver" when complete.

Thanks guys!!

Marcus,I was great too visit w/you the other day.I will let you know when I have the C-10 chassis R&D finished up.Your chassis is looking great.Is the center section from Dutchman.:thumbsup:

Thanks Scott, I appreciate your time and converstation. Let me know when it's done or close. We're gonna do some business.:thumbsup: Yes, it's a Dutchman 9" housing.

Bro that looks incredible. Where locally did you find someone with that skill set? The community is pretty small. I should have heard of someone.

Builder is not local, this is a company out of Alabama.



http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/lsx376.jpg


Where can you find the specs on this bad boy????????!!!! nice

Davin, this was Greg Welds old motor. It is GM's LSX 376 shortblock they sell, topped off with a Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger. Not sure of the accessory drive kit on it. It is a beautiful motor isn't it?

[SEVENDY2MALIBU]

those wheels are sick !!!! the chassis is badass !!!! i'll be following the rest of the build . :cool:

[214Chevy]

those wheels are sick !!!! the chassis is badass !!!! i'll be following the rest of the build . :cool:


Thanks bro! Chassis is off of the table and done. We are still waiting on the Ride Tech coilovers to come and I need to find time to go and pick it up. It's a 14 hour trip for me. Hopefully, I can find time between now and the end of February. Weekends don't count because they are closed, so between work and kids, I gotta make a trip during the week. :thankyou:

[Che70velle]

No sweat boss, I got this! I'll swing down tomorrow, and get it for you. But don't worry, I'll send you lots of pics.:lol:

Seriously though, you need to get this in motion cause we need more pics!!!

[tubbed69]

Marcus that frame is awesome,love the Chevelles

[214Chevy]

The rear axles came in from Dutchman. Got them installed and they fit perfect.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/rearaxle_zps42ae8224.jpg

Also, as a few of you all may know, I sold my 408 LS 6.0 a couple of months ago to another board member. Going a different route with my powerplant. So, I guess I have to change my signature, huh? Here's a sneak peek of what's up my sleeve. (sorry for the cell phone pic...my little, cheap digital camera is acting up.)

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/mykb36_zps024c12e2.jpg

[Flash68]

Wow. Looks like you just went off the deep end with that motor. :D :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Wow. Looks like you just went off the deep end with that motor. :D :thumbsup:


DG let me correct that post for you

Wow. Looks like you just went off the deep end with that CAR. :D :thumbsup:

Marcus you are going all in with his build that is a fact.:omg: :thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Wow. Looks like you just went off the deep end with that motor. :D :thumbsup:

Hahahahah!! I figured if I'm gonna do it, I'd better do it right...I guess.

....Marcus you are going all in with his build that is a fact.:omg: :thumbsup:

Rob, 10 years ago I didn't build the car right the first time due to my inexperience, knowledge, etc. So, I figured it time for it's due justice/diligence.

[Flash68]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Flash68 View Post
Wow. Looks like you just went off the deep end with that motor.

DG let me correct that post for you

Quote:
Originally Posted by Flash68 View Post
Wow. Looks like you just went off the deep end with that CAR.
Marcus you are going all in with his build that is a fact.
__________________

I usually just let the obvious things get posted by those who have trouble coming up with material. :lol:

[214Chevy]

LOL!! You guys are crazy.:lostmarbles: :lostmarbles: I promise to get some better pics real soon. I'm going to bed now.

[tmadden]

The rear axles came in from Dutchman. Got them installed and they fit perfect.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/rearaxle_zps42ae8224.jpg

Also, as a few of you all may know, I sold my 408 LS 6.0 a couple of months ago to another board member. Going a different route with my powerplant. So, I guess I have to change my signature, huh? Here's a sneak peek of what's up my sleeve. (sorry for the cell phone pic...my little, cheap digital camera is acting up.)

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/mykb36_zps024c12e2.jpg

Hey that's cheating!!!!!

[coolwelder62]

Marcus,The chevelle is coming along awesome.The chassis is over the top.:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Nice parts...... I think..... couldn't really tell what the two blobs where in those photos. Marcus... you got a little palsy going on there buddy? :poke:


Dutchman is up in my neighborhood - a well respected company for sure and that rear end look sweet.

What's going under the air swirler?

[fleetus macmullitz]

I agree with the positive comments here. :_paranoid


I usually just let the obvious things get posted by those who have trouble coming up with material. :lol:

[214Chevy]

Hey that's cheating!!!!!

Marcus,The chevelle is coming along awesome.The chassis is over the top.:thumbsup:

I agree with the positive comments here. :_paranoid

Thanks guys, I'm trying. It's coming together slowly, but's it's coming. :headscratch:

couldn't really tell what the two blobs where in those photos. Marcus... you got a little palsy going on there buddy? :poke:....What's going under the air swirler?

Hahahahhaha!! The pic of the rear axle installed is from my builders iPad Greg. That's how he always sends them to me. He's old school and emails them straight from his iPad. I guess he can't figure out how to take pics from a camera then download them to a computer, then upload them and then email them. LOL!! I take full resposibility for my blob of a picture on the supercharger. :lmao: I have a littler cheapo digital camera that uses 2 AA batteries and the batteries were weak and it was acting up. Even thought about robbing some from my cable and TV remote, but they were AAA. But, as promised...I will overload you guys with pics once I pic up the frame. The supercharger is a 3.6 liquid cooled Kenne Bell. As far as the engine going under it, it'll be an RHS block 427 with piston oil squirters installed and All Pro heads.

[Flash68]

The supercharger is a 3.6 liquid cooled Kenne Bell. As far as the engine going under it, it'll be an RHS block 427 with piston oil squirters installed and All Pro heads.

Good god. That is inspiring. :guns:

[214Chevy]

Good god. That is inspiring. :guns:

Thanks Dave.:D :D

[GregWeld]

Had to give you some grief for the pics buddy! :bitchslap: :lol: :lol:


That's going to be one BA motor! Cubes and a blower.....


EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAA

[intocarss]

Hell yeah :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Che70velle]

Makeover...LOL! Paint is a makeover. Wheels are a makeover. This is going to be epic! :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Marcus that is a pretty good update post right there. What is that blower going ontop of I want to know. :D

[214Chevy]

Makeover...LOL! Paint is a makeover. Wheels are a makeover. This is going to be epic! :thumbsup:

Thanks Scott, but if I had you hand, I'd cut mine off. LOL!!

Marcus that is a pretty good update post right there. What is that blower going ontop of I want to know. :D

Ryan, its going on top of an RHS 427.

[waynieZ]

Wow that looks awesome Marcus!

[Rybar]

Ryan, its going on top of an RHS 427.

Wow, I am very jealous!!! It's going to be a monster.

[214Chevy]

Wow that looks awesome Marcus!

Wow, I am very jealous!!! It's going to be a monster.

Thanks guys!! It's just a little progress, but I'm happy with it. :)

[tmadden]

I just saw a truck with a subframe loaded on the trailer headed east on I20. I thought about you. You're doing it right. Be encouraged.

[214Chevy]

I just saw a truck with a subframe loaded on the trailer headed east on I20. I thought about you. You're doing it right. Be encouraged.

Thanks Tmadden! You're closer to being finshed than I am. But, we're gonna have to roll when I get finshed. How's the interior coming?

[tmadden]

Car is at Musclerodz getting needed corrections and more work. Looking forward to seeing it close to done. I'm working with Mike to find a interior solution. I'm torn between the Fesler door panels and doing the Deluxe interior kit.

[214Chevy]

... I'm torn between the Fesler door panels and doing the Deluxe interior kit.

I bought the Fesler kit for my Chevelle. I pleased with the quality of it. I bought them about a year ago. No where near ready to tdo the interior, but Fesler was running a sale I couldn't pass up. LOL!!

[214Chevy]

FINALLY!! All finished up. Going to go get it next weekend if my plans go accordingly. Here's a few more pics of it all cleaned up and out of the jig/off the table.

**Oh, I hope these are clearer pics for you Greg Weld. LOL!! :mock:

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/finalirs2_zps3baf6e51.jpg
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/2quedogg/72%20Chevelle/finalirs_zps5b2d91b9.jpg

[GregWeld]

Awesome Marcus!!


:thumbsup: :D

[Jay Hilliard]

Very nice Marcus. What a work of art. I would not paint it, just spray clear over it. :unibrow:

[tones2SS]

Now we're talking! Looks good.

[tubbed69]

Like Jay said too nice for paint Marcus,thats one fine looking frame.

[Che70velle]

I'd have framed pictures of that on my office walls, if it were mine. Killer chassis Marcus!

[Ron in SoCal]

Time to change your user name to...'Slick' :D :thumbsup: brother