1966 chevelle pt'ing

[LILBuzzy]

hope this works......new project. help! my dad is spending my inheritance! just kidding. i am helping him with his retirement gift from him to him. here are some photos of the progress. mostly chassis so don't get too excited yet. but i did hear that the engine is being whipped into shape on a dyno somewhere in new york state......as we speak!

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[LILBuzzy]

a few more pics since we are technologically limited to 15.

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[BBC71Nova]

Looking good. Hopefully I'll see it out sometime since I see your from the state.

John

[GHOSTDANCER]

Some great looking parts you got going on so far. Subscribing to see the rest :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheers:

[tones2SS]

Very nice. Should be a sweet ride. Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[LILBuzzy]

5 spd tremec tk600

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[awr68]

Looking good! Nice choice of parts...you should be very pleased! What engine are you having built? Who's doing the work on the car? Looks like a solid body! :thumbsup:

[LILBuzzy]

Looking good! Nice choice of parts...you should be very pleased! What engine are you having built? Who's doing the work on the car? Looks like a solid body! :thumbsup:

thanks. so far, just my dad and myself. scott shafiroff 540. ez efi. all aluminum. comes off the dyno tomorrow. can't wait! the body is solid about the floors and trunk. was a vinyl top car so it had some rot in one sail panel and the lower part of the windshield. had to replace a quarter on the driver's side. the car had been wrecked. no rust in the rockers or other sheet metal. had to find a right front fender due to previous accident as well. overall, as far as chevelles go..........it's a solid 8 because there are no 10's.:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

WOW!!Lookin great so far.Lot's nice part's.Keep posting photo's.:thumbsup:

[lhkustoms]

Nice Project :thumbsup: keep the pics coming

[LILBuzzy]

thank you all for your compliments. :thumbsup:

[ScotI]

thanks. so far, just my dad and myself. scott shafiroff 540. ez efi. all aluminum. comes off the dyno tomorrow. can't wait! the body is solid about the floors and trunk. was a vinyl top car so it had some rot in one sail panel and the lower part of the windshield. had to replace a quarter on the driver's side. the car had been wrecked. no rust in the rockers or other sheet metal. had to find a right front fender due to previous accident as well. overall, as far as chevelles go..........it's a solid 8 because there are no 10's.:thumbsup:
Nice so far for sure. No parts list for everything else . . .... :question:

[LILBuzzy]

here goes the list of parts thus far. some are vendors on here so they get a shout out and a thank you.

front and rear suspension = speed tech a body track time, driverz inc.

wheels and tires = new gen thrashers 18 x 8 & 18 x 10, nittos, driverz inc.

engine = aluminum 540 bbc ez efi, scott shafiroff

headers = 2 1/8 by lemon

trans = tremec tk600 5 spd, keisler

rear = currie trac 12 bolt-3.73, driverz inc.

brakes = wilwood 13 inch, 6 and 4 piston, driverz inc.

[Nick.V70]

Very nice list of parts:bow:

I want to see this coming along, keep posting pics and info:cheers:

[LILBuzzy]

look what fell of the truck today. :woot: hope to have it and the trans in the chassis by friday. hope to have some more pics by then.

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[ja.stoner63]

Love the look of your project so far. :thumbsup:

How did the engine do on the Dyno?

I also would like to know how you like the "Fast EFI" when you get all set up.

Thanks,

[LILBuzzy]

Love the look of your project so far. :thumbsup:

How did the engine do on the Dyno?

I also would like to know how you like the "Fast EFI" when you get all set up.

Thanks,

it made 625.4 hp and 676 ft lbs. of torque. i will let you know how the efi goes.

[The WidowMaker]

ive been reading that the single fast setup is only good for 550-600. id love to see what it puts down with it.

good work so far!

[LILBuzzy]

ive been reading that the single fast setup is only good for 550-600. id love to see what it puts down with it.

good work so far!

me too. i am fairly certain the old man will find a chassis dyno somewhere. ssre dynoed it at 623, 624 and 625 on the third pull at the flywheel. torque was 676. should pull like a beast. its really a mild combo due to the limitations of the efi setup. but........you know they have come out with an add on from f.a.s.t.? must put another throttle body on and use a different controller. so if it aint enough, we might go that route.:thumbsup:

[LILBuzzy]

anyone use this brand? sachs? got it from the transmission place. looks nice close up. pressure plate is made in mexico...........that's better than china! dam. that's sad when you get excited over something being made on your continent even if it ain't in your home country.;)
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[LILBuzzy]

motor and trans loaded in the chassis.:cheers:
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[LILBuzzy]

:D
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[LILBuzzy]

these things fit! check out the ground clearance. i highly recommend lemons headers. the coater did a fine job as well.
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[Nick.V70]

:wow: :drool: I like....More pics please

[jake72ss]

hate to break it to you but the tko is made in mexico too.

[cantcatchmitch]

what size primaries are your headers? my old man has lemons on his 66 chevelle and they wrap around the frame, but theyre 2.25".

[ScotI]

Very nice!

[LILBuzzy]

hate to break it to you but the tko is made in mexico too.

same continent...... North America. so i am happy.:thumbsup:

[LILBuzzy]

what size primaries are your headers? my old man has lemons on his 66 chevelle and they wrap around the frame, but theyre 2.25".

i think 2 1/8 is the largest they offer without going over the frame. that's what we ordered.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Nice looking build

[LILBuzzy]

Very nice!

thanks.

[LILBuzzy]

Nice looking build

thank you.

[C5 Longroof]

Man oh man that motor is just a freakin work of art...You can just SEE the torque numbers pouring out those heads...

Funny to think that it wasn't too long ago that 600 streetable hp was much harder to build for, would only really run good WFO, (on 92 'plus anything liquid and flammable' to add to the tank, and forget about any kind of civility around town...And now you have to (ha ha) "settle" for the 600max HP EFI unit...My oh my have we all gotten greedy for horse-power...HELL YEAH WE HAVE, especially since it's gotten 'reasonably' affordable and hella-reliable...

Just like the rest of these car hounds, I can't wait to hear about how the thing handles itslef day to day, cold/warm, (heaven forbid) driving in school zones, etc...I'm sure just like all the other superior products they offer, that F.A.S.T. EFI will handle flawlessly...

Can't wait to make the swap over myself...

Keep the pics comin' man...You know we all live thru these builds thru the late night photo-shoots...

Peace

[LILBuzzy]

Man oh man that motor is just a freakin work of art...You can just SEE the torque numbers pouring out those heads..
Peace


how right you are my friend. been working on a tbird project for a friend. be glad to get back on the chevelle and try to fix that little 600hp problem :lol:

richie

[RENNtech]

Mad props to you and your dad!!! You guys have done a great job on a great car. Keep us posted!!!

[dirtpor]

looks like that car is gonna be top notch great work:thumbsup:

[LILBuzzy]

looks like that car is gonna be top notch great work:thumbsup:

thanks!

[LILBuzzy]

Mad props to you and your dad!!! You guys have done a great job on a great car. Keep us posted!!!

maybe one day we will get it finished.:thumbsup:

[LILBuzzy]

maybe one day we will get it finished.:thumbsup:

well, not yet, but getting on with it. drive system installed, done underneath until paint. radiator on the way. been having an ongoing block party.
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[BBC71Nova]

Looking good.

What pulley setup is that? Looks awesome.

John

[LILBuzzy]

Looking good.

What pulley setup is that? Looks awesome.

John

billet specialties tru trac

[GoolsbyCustoms]

Glad to see your back at it ...lookin good

[LILBuzzy]

Glad to see your back at it ...lookin good

thanks man. looks as if you guys have been a welding and a grinding. i like the grill. vents are awsome as well. look what rolled out of storage this weekend. gonna clean it up and assess what needs to be done. i never finished it as a nmca car.....maybe i can get it completed as a pro tourer.

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[LILBuzzy]

Bout time somebody decides to work on this thing! Wait a minute, I resemble that remark!:faint:
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[LILBuzzy]

I have captured the elusive, retired 10 yrs ago, usually find me asleep in my chair dad on film. Doing manual labor!:D

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[camcojb]

looks awesome, and I know how much work it takes to get to that point............. :thumbsup:

Jody

[awr68]

Looks great! Lots of work put into that one for sure! :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Looks really good. Nice and shiny.

[LILBuzzy]

looks awesome, and I know how much work it takes to get to that point............. :thumbsup:

Jody

I know you do. And thank you for your kind words. Now maybe we can make it a roller!:unibrow:

[94snglturbo]

great looking car.. what color red is that?

[LILBuzzy]

great looking car.. what color red is that?

gm 2010 torch red

[LILBuzzy]

going for the holy union of the body and the frame on satdy.
getting some trim and interior paint.

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[tones2SS]

Looks really good. Very nice.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[LILBuzzy]

Looks really good. Very nice.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

Thank you. One day we will be done.

[LILBuzzy]

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Now on to tunnel surgery...............we'll see what happens

[tones2SS]

Very nice. She's looking really good.:thumbsup:

[LILBuzzy]

Very nice. She's looking really good.:thumbsup:

Thanks. Now the real work begins.

[NOPANTS68]

looks outstanding man!

Love the stance/wheels/color and of course the powerplant.

[conekiller13]

That is very red.....

[LILBuzzy]

[QUOTE=NOPANTS68;322762]looks outstanding man!

Love the stance/wheels/color and of course the powerplant.[/QUOTE
Thank you. More to come and hopefully soon!

[LILBuzzy]

"That is very red"

..........NECK? So, just what are you saying?:lol:

Yes, it is very red.

[conekiller13]

"That is very red"

..........NECK? So, just what are you saying?:lol:

Yes, it is very red.

Not quite what I meant:D

It most definitely "POPS"

[LILBuzzy]

looks outstanding man!

Love the stance/wheels/color and of course the powerplant.

thanks dude.

[dmc69]

Looks nice!

[LILBuzzy]

Looks nice!

Only one thing to say to that.......War Eagle!

[dmc69]

WAR EAGLE!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh YEA!

[dmc69]

what part of Alabama are you in?

[aktmracer]

Looking great, can't believe how quick you guys are moving along. Definately jealous.:thumbsup:

[youthpastor]

looks amazing- now the fun part!! assembly- you've got to be excited - Chris

[LILBuzzy]

what part of Alabama are you in?

Decatur. You pass it on the way to Huntsville, Nashville or anywhere else worth going!:lol:

[LILBuzzy]

looks amazing- now the fun part!! assembly- you've got to be excited - Chris

getting there. still a whole bunch to do.

[LILBuzzy]

[QUOTE=aktmracer;323175]Looking great, can't believe how quick you guys are moving along. Definately jealous.:thumbsup:[/QUOT
it can never go quick enough it seems, but maybe in the next few weeks we can make some progress. good thing is we have no deadlines.:thumbsup:

[LILBuzzy]

Tunnel surgery......when in doubt, cut it out.
Sarted with a cutout for a four speed w/o console. Moving on up to tko 5spd
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It'll almost go...screw it
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Now to hide the hole...
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Done for now:cheers:

[tones2SS]

Good job. Looks good.

[game-over]

very very nice.... def. watching this:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

The red really pop's,Awesome job.:thumbsup: Scott

[LILBuzzy]

The red really pop's,Awesome job.:thumbsup: Scott
plus Tones, and Game over

Thank you all. People on here are too kind. Maybe we can wrap it up in a month or so. Still waiting on parts.

Richie

[KEISLER]

Very nice custom job! While you could have used our template and metal, this approach is very nice. thanks for sharing!

[LILBuzzy]

Very nice custom job! While you could have used our template and metal, this approach is very nice. thanks for sharing!

we did use your metal. doesnt the front part of the tunnel look familiar?:unibrow: i rolled it on an gas cylinder, and welded it to the tunnel patch from wedan speed. we gots plenty o room now. when are you shipping the new rs's? we have one ordered for a gto. thanks

richie

[LILBuzzy]

slowly but surely coming together
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[waynieZ]

It looks good. Nice work.

[coolwelder62]

Look's awesome.I want one of these car's for my next project.:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Great updates. Keep up the great work.

[LILBuzzy]

been a while. car has been on the back burner. busy at school and dad has been covered up at the shop.
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[Gatekeeper]

Your Chevelle is coming along great and love the red. I'm thinking of doing my Camaro in Torch Red, saw a 62 vette at the Rod Run last year in that color and that did it. Can't wait to see the finished product. :thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!

[LILBuzzy]

many thanks. going to work on it right now.:thumbsup:

[67Rag]

Awesome looking car. Looks like you have a lot of time and money into your Chevelle. Can't wait to see the completed pictures!

Andy

[LILBuzzy]

Awesome looking car. Looks like you have a lot of time and money into your Chevelle. Can't wait to see the completed pictures!

Andy

i'm looking forward to it as well. all i got in it is time. it's my pop's car. thanks for the compliments.

richie