Chris's 66 @ The Roadster Shop

[Roadster Shop]

Here is a new project that we have been working on that many of you may know , or have seen it at several of the track events. After a lot of discussions over the past few years, Chris decided to bring his 66 Chevelle in for some updating. His main goals were looking for better performance as well as general ride quality and the overall stance of the car. The timing worked out perfectly as we were in the final stages of re-designing our Chevelle chassis. So after a few more discussions, we went to work.

Here is the original car.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture15447.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture16040.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture15257.jpg

Let the disassembly begin:
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[66LS7]

That car looks very familiar to me, but where have I seen it before? :_paranoid ;)

[Roadster Shop]

Our original chassis was designed and built 5 years ago before we many of the capabilities that we now do. There has been a lot of conversation about frames hanging down below the rockers of a car. This was one of our main areas to address in the re-design of the chassis. The goal was to get the new frame rail to be at the same location or less than where a stock frame rail sits in relation to the rocker. We were able to accomplish this and more! Our new frame rail design sits actually 3/4" closer to the body than a stock frame making it completely disappear under the car. As Chris said, it is a shame to cover this chassis up with a body, but our goal was to make a low profile frame as well as improve upon an already proven platform.

Here are a few shots of the frame rails being mocked up under the body.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture16749.jpg

Not the best view with the protective paper, but you can get the idea. Even with the car at eye level, the frame rails are not visible! There will be better pics in the next few days when the car is back on the chassis.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture16760.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture16747.jpg

New center crossmember design to clear the floor, allow for 3" exhaust, and keep the frame rail the lowest point on the car.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture17114.jpg

[GregWeld]

Awesome!

[tommycomfort]

Alright, now we're even more excited for Chris and Lynda. We've been waiting for this thread! :woot: :woot:
Tom

[Roadster Shop]

A few shots of the chassis clamped in the jig being welded up. A lot of time went into the jigs and fixtures to make all future chassis the same as the first chassis.

Another visual re-design was on the rear section of the main frame rail in front of the rear wheel. On most chassis, the frame rail dives inward leaving a large gap. In our re-design we moved the body mount on the frame rail so we can have a continuous frame rail running down the rocker filling it out. The rear frame rail kick up is also now boxed in by the side rail and the center crossmember brace creating a rear torque box in the frame for added strength.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture17024.jpg

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[56pickup]

Great looking chassis! car will look even better thats for sure!

[coolwelder62]

Amazing,awesome,right-on,:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[scottysimp7]

Wow, amazing stuff. Pure art.

[waynieZ]

Awesome !

[johnny68]

cool wayne cool i love chris's car now will be even better
john

[Ricochet]

Very nice! Like the side "RS" pieces from the rails to center of the car! Nice touch!

[wmhjr]

Very very nice.

One question - I think I see both Wilwood brakes and a Lokar e-brake handle mounted on the tranny tunnel.

How effective is that e-brake?

[RPM HOTRODS]

Very cool, Its awesome to see customers and builders revisiting a badass car and making it even better. That new chassis looks killer too. Hope it works as good as that old one that was under it!!!!

[BANKO]

I want to know if the "old" chassis is going to be properly "recycled" into another project :D

[syborg tt]

Hi Phil,

Simply Awesome

got a question - what color is this car ?

ps - looks like it's time for a Road Trip

[BanditDave]

I just stained my pants...:faint:

Love it guys! :thumbsup:

[1965_SS]

Our original chassis was designed and built 5 years ago before we many of the capabilities that we now do. There has been a lot of conversation about frames hanging down below the rockers of a car. This was one of our main areas to address in the re-design of the chassis. The goal was to get the new frame rail to be at the same location or less than where a stock frame rail sits in relation to the rocker. We were able to accomplish this and more! Our new frame rail design sits actually 3/4" closer to the body than a stock frame making it completely disappear under the car. As Chris said, it is a shame to cover this chassis up with a body, but our goal was to make a low profile frame as well as improve upon an already proven platform.

Now that's the way to do it!!!!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Can you still use the stock front inner fender wells or do you have to massage them to make them fit? Also for the 65' frame? It could be just the pictures, but it looks like the frame comes out further forward into the wheel area?

[tones2SS]

Very, very nice. Great work coming out of that shop, that's for sure.:yes:
Keep us posted.

[Roadster Shop]

Thanks for the replies! We are really excited about this new version of our chassis. There are a few more major changes coming in the next day or two. Pictures will be up shortly.

[Roadster Shop]

Very very nice.

One question - I think I see both Wilwood brakes and a Lokar e-brake handle mounted on the tranny tunnel.

How effective is that e-brake?

Doesn't work that great. Chris made the decision today to eliminate the e-brake all together because of that.

[Roadster Shop]

Now that's the way to do it!!!!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Can you still use the stock front inner fender wells or do you have to massage them to make them fit? Also for the 65' frame? It could be just the pictures, but it looks like the frame comes out further forward into the wheel area?

You can run the stock inner fenders with little modifications. It is simply trimming the opening slightly around the control arms.

You are right about the '65 in our other post. The front of the side frame rail came forward into the front wheel opening. The new version of the chassis does a sharp 90 degree turn and ends up about 2" further back so it ends perfectly inline with the firewall and does not intrude in to the wheel opening.

[eric1967]

I met Chris at Good-Guys a few years back. I always enjoy talking with him & his wife when we see them at the shows or on the Power Tour. Good luck with the build. This is one of my favorite Chevelles. Eric

[Roadster Shop]

Chris started out with the plan of using his floater 9” rear end from the old chassis. We were going to cut all of the brackets off and weld our 4-link brackets in place for our chassis. Well, Chris caught a glimpse of another product that we were in the final stages of developing. Like every good car project, he made a few revisions and changed directions!

Here is Chris's completed chassis and the first Roadster Shop Fully Independent Fast Track Chevelle Chassis

More info on the IRS can be found in the new Roadster Shop Thread of the Vendor Specific section.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture18214.jpg

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[Rybar]

That is just badass! Too bad Chris has to cover that artwork up with a Chevelle body :lol:

[ja.stoner63]

Amazing workmanship! Thanks for the great pictures!

[Ron in SoCal]

The bar has officially been raised. This is gonna be good...:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Totally amazing guy's.:thumbsup:Top notch.:thumbsup: Scott M.

[BBC71Nova]

Wow you guys at RS aren't messing around. That's badass for sure.

[214Chevy]

Damn, I hate being poor. That is one bad mofo frame.:hail: :hail:

[66SuperSport]

I met Chris at Good-Guys a few years back. I always enjoy talking with him & his wife when we see them at the shows or on the Power Tour. Good luck with the build. This is one of my favorite Chevelles. Eric

Eric

Its been a while since we've run into each other. Thanks for the nice comments. We both have always liked your car as well and enjoyed talking to you and your dad. Hope to see you out an an event this year.

[tommycomfort]

Ok, we need that Chevelle back on the road so we can all enjoy talking to Chris and Lynda at events this season! :yes:

[66SuperSport]

Chris started out with the plan of using his floater 9” rear end from the old chassis. We were going to cut all of the brackets off and weld our 4-link brackets in place for our chassis. Well, Chris caught a glimpse of another product that we were in the final stages of developing. Like every good car project, he made a few revisions and changed directions!

Here is Chris's completed chassis and the first Roadster Shop Fully Independent Fast Track Chevelle Chassis

More info on the IRS can be found in the new Roadster Shop Thread of the Vendor Specific section.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture18214.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture18234.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture18213.jpg

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We want to give a big thank you to Phil, Jeremy, Neal, and the whole Roadster Shop group for doing such top notch work. We really appreciate the opportunity to have the first completed RS/IRS chassis on the street. It is very exciting for us to see the enthusiasm that the Gerbers and all of their empoyees have for this hobby. As someone stated before it is almost a shame to cover up all of this beautiful work. The detail work in bare metal is breathtaking. Should be interesting to see what it all looks like in paint in a week or so.
I can not wait to thrash this thing!!!

[tones2SS]

That is just badass! Too bad Chris has to cover that artwork up with a Chevelle body :lol:

That's exactly what I was thinking as well Ryan.
Nice work guys!:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

First off Phil - Jeremy that you very much for the shop tour on Saturday.

I got to see this car / chassis and to say it's clean is an understatement. I can not wait to see this thing back on the road.

WOW !!

I can't wait to see the shop camaro hit the road it's going to be impressive.

btw - My daughters said to say hi to "Steve"

[mrgm]

love that independent rear...

[1965_SS]

You can run the stock inner fenders with little modifications. It is simply trimming the opening slightly around the control arms.

You are right about the '65 in our other post. The front of the side frame rail came forward into the front wheel opening. The new version of the chassis does a sharp 90 degree turn and ends up about 2" further back so it ends perfectly inline with the firewall and does not intrude in to the wheel opening.

VERY NICE!!:thumbsup:

[ProTouring442]

You misspelled "Camaro" on this page: http://www.roadstershop.com/blog-section/fast-track-chassis-system-for-1970-82-chevy-camaro

LOVE that chassis!!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[Roadster Shop]

First off Phil - Jeremy that you very much for the shop tour on Saturday.

I got to see this car / chassis and to say it's clean is an understatement. I can not wait to see this thing back on the road.

WOW !!

I can't wait to see the shop camaro hit the road it's going to be impressive.

btw - My daughters said to say hi to "Steve"

Absolutely... great to see you and show you around. You had a few more votes today to leave the 2nd gen's paint as is for this season. we'll see how it ends up.

[Roadster Shop]

You misspelled "Camaro" on this page: http://www.roadstershop.com/blog-section/fast-track-chassis-system-for-1970-82-chevy-camaro

LOVE that chassis!!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

Thanks Bill. That one is on our web guys, they have been doing some updates and adding tags to get better search engine optimization. I hate when people spell "Camero" like that too!!! Thanks for looking out:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Absolutely... great to see you and show you around. You had a few more votes today to leave the 2nd gen's paint as is for this season. we'll see how it ends up.

That is awesome - I think you need to leave the interior as is also

[mrgm]

do you mind me asking what spindle you guys are using on that irs sytem?

[Roadster Shop]

do you mind me asking what spindle you guys are using on that irs sytem?

They are C6 spindles

[Roadster Shop]

That is awesome - I think you need to leave the interior as is also

I'm not too sure about the comfort level there!

[Roadster Shop]

Chris's car has been coming together. We have the body back on the chassis with the motor and trans installed. A little bit of metal work was needed at this point. We had to cut out the trans tunnel and fab a new one since his original chassis had the trans mount 4.5" lower than our chassis.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture18331.jpg

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Cool shot of the underside of the car.
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The first production set of stainless headers designed specifically for this chassis.
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[Roadster Shop]

Front clip installed

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[Roadster Shop]

Here is a good side profile of the car to see how much of the frame rail hangs below the rocker. (The body was still slightly sitting on the trans so the front is up about 1/4" higher than it should be)

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture18423.jpg

Here is a shot of another 66 that we are just starting on. This is on the stock frame with original 1966 bushings. The frame rail is right at 1.75" from the bottom of the rocker pinch weld.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture17794.jpg

And here is a pic of our low profile frame rail with a ruler clamped to the bottom of the frame rail. It is right at 1/2" below the rocker pinch weld! That is 3/4" higher than the stock frame rail. (stock height Energy Suspension body mounts are installed)

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture18471.jpg

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[Ron in SoCal]

That looks so awesome! Eye candy for sure...:thumbsup:

Are you guys planning on coating the frame? Dumb Q, I know...

[War]

That rear end set up is very nice. Question, looks like you went through alot to get the frame tucked up nice but the trans crossmember looks alot lower than the rest or is that just the camera perspective?

[tones2SS]

Amazing work as usual.:thumbsup: Great job on the frame. Can hardly been seen.
Do you guys fab up those headers?

[ProPont]

Chris you are going to kick butt on the auto cross this year with that new chassis. I am always impressed with the Roadster shop workmanship and design. This is the first time I am replying to a thread and i have been a fan of lateral -G for awhile now. Big Gary and I see you and your wife often at either Good-Guys events,world of wheels or power tour. Awesome!! :hail:

Scott

[ProTouring442]

Thanks Bill. That one is on our web guys, they have been doing some updates and adding tags to get better search engine optimization. I hate when people spell "Camero" like that too!!! Thanks for looking out:thumbsup:

No problem.... do I win a new IRS frame? :D

Ah well... maybe next time!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[66SuperSport]

Chris you are going to kick butt on the auto cross this year with that new chassis. I am always impressed with the Roadster shop workmanship and design. This is the first time I am replying to a thread and i have been a fan of lateral -G for awhile now. Big Gary and I see you and your wife often at either Good-Guys events,world of wheels or power tour. Awesome!! :hail:

Scott

Scott

Thanks for the words of encouragement. We hope to do well with the car again this year and we are planning on going to at least four of the GoodGuys events. Say hi to Gary for us.
Hope to see you guys out at a show or cruise night real soon.

[boonedog]

i want some more pics and info on that model a closed cab pickup in the background..... Please!

[GREENNV]

Hey Chris ! Car is lookin badass !! Scott just told me about it so i came on here and joined up. can't wait to see it up close. Sold my Roush F150 and bought a 2011 Camaro ss. Has all the bells,6 speed manul ect. Couldn't leave it alone already has custom SS Stripes on it. Anyway when is your Chevelle gunna be done ? Gotta get together soon. Scott and i are doing the Power Tour from Indy are you going at all ? Talk to you soon

[syborg tt]

Hey Chris ! Car is lookin badass !! Scott just told me about it so i came on here and joined up. can't wait to see it up close. Sold my Roush F150 and bought a 2011 Camaro ss. Has all the bells,6 speed manul ect. Couldn't leave it alone already has custom SS Stripes on it. Anyway when is your Chevelle gunna be done ? Gotta get together soon. Scott and i are doing the Power Tour from Indy are you going at all ? Talk to you soon

I may try to hook up with you guys if you don't mind.

[GREENNV]

no problem ! Hey is that an SLP or Nickey Camaro ?

[syborg tt]

no problem ! Hey is that an SLP or Nickey Camaro ?

SLP575

[66SuperSport]

Hey Chris ! Car is lookin badass !! Scott just told me about it so i came on here and joined up. can't wait to see it up close. Sold my Roush F150 and bought a 2011 Camaro ss. Has all the bells,6 speed manul ect. Couldn't leave it alone already has custom SS Stripes on it. Anyway when is your Chevelle gunna be done ? Gotta get together soon. Scott and i are doing the Power Tour from Indy are you going at all ? Talk to you soon

Gary

No Power Tour for us this year. Too many pro-touring and GoodGuys events we're going to try to hit. Hope to at least do a few days next year if it starts in Detroit.
Planning on having the blue Chevelle out in about a month, hopefully sooner ??? Two big thumbs up on your new Camaro. You know I've always been a sucker for green cars. Send me a PM with your email so we can meet up at a cruise night somewhere.

Chris

[1965_SS]

Any updated pictures?

[Roadster Shop]

i want some more pics and info on that model a closed cab pickup in the background..... Please!

Just poster a few in our "Customer Project" thread for ya.

[Roadster Shop]

Chris's car is really coming along. The frame came back from powder coating this morning and the suspension components are in the booth getting sprayed. We should be assembling the car next week and getting some of the other components updated.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/May%20Updates/Picture18796.jpg

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[mrgm]

i like it alot

[user667]

That frame looks just plain wicked!

[tones2SS]

WOW! Looks great guys.

[coolwelder62]

As alway's Guy's awesome.:thumbsup: I love these chevelle's.

[Roadster Shop]

Thanks for the compliments. Here is another update on the progress.

Everything has been painted and assembled on the chassis, motor/trans installed, and mated back to the body.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/DSC_0004_1195x800.jpg

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[Roadster Shop]

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[Ron in SoCal]

So killer....:bow:

[coolwelder62]

So killer....:bow:X2:thumbsup:

[olds87]

X3 :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

I have to give it the TONES TWO THUMBS UP.....:woot: :woot:

[scottysimp7]

Such nice work. Cant wait to see that thing in action! :D

[Al Moreno]

I have to give it the TONES TWO THUMBS UP.....:woot: :woot:


Greg...... I will see your TWO THUMBS UP........ and raise you one, LOL. woot: :woot: :woot: :woot:

[Payton King]

and hear how it drives.

Very nice!

[67ragtp]

Awesome!! Hurry up already, Im checking this thread three times a day. Need video :thumbsup: Phenominal work, looking forward to seeing more. :willy:

Rich

[kwhizz]

As the three stooges would say.........."Poy-Fect".........

[Stuart Adams]

Berry berry good.

[Cris@JCG]

Very nice stuff you guys got going on here! When Bryan stopped by the shop a few weeks ago & showed me some pics of what you guys were up to with the IRS set-up.. Couldn't wait to see it under a car!!


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[1965_SS]

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Absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:hail:
It was wondering how those rear tires we so tucked up in there on the lift, then I noticed the solid bars where the shocks go. That must be your set ride height? AWESOME!

[tones2SS]

Wow. Drool city right there.
Keep us posted.

[no bags]

Please...... just put a seat on the completed chassis so we can all admire that work of art!

Bob

[mrgm]

excellent work.

[coolwelder62]

Is it done yet,Is it done yet,Is it done yet.:lol: :lol: :thumbsup:

[66SuperSport]

Is it done yet,Is it done yet,Is it done yet.:lol: :lol: :thumbsup:

Just got back from the shop a little while ago. Still a few details to take care of. Hope to have it running by the end of next week.

[tommycomfort]

Just got back from the shop a little while ago. Still a few details to take care of. Hope to have it running by the end of next week.

Can't wait to see it in person!

[Roadster Shop]

Tom, we are pretty excited to get it on the road as well. We are finishing up the exhaust and then have to tie up some loose ends on the assembly side....then the fun begins. Chris has a new set of Michelins sitting here that we are going to try to wear out for him!:unibrow:

I'll get some progress pics up tomorrow.

[coolwelder62]

Man! This chevelle is going to be smokin cool.Can't wait to see it in person.The chassis is a work of art.:thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

Here are a few shots of the 3" exhaust. We have everything completed up to the rear end so far. We are now working on going through the IRS and then the tail pipes.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Chris%2066%20Chevelle/Picture19114.jpg

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[pokey64]

Killer looking exhaust work! Chassis isn't half bad either. :D

What brand of flex pieces are those after the header flanges?

[War]

Very nice job. That is very well packaged and thought out. The IRS looks killer under there.:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Killer looking Chassis! The Exhaust isn't half bad either. :D


Killer looking exhaust work! Chassis isn't half bad either. :D

What brand of flex pieces are those after the header flanges?

[tommycomfort]

I hope Chris and Lynda have a lift to keep that shiny underneath! :D

[tones2SS]

Killer looking exhaust work! Chassis isn't half bad either. :D

That's what I was thinking.:_paranoid
But seriously, that car is like a work of art. Great job guys.

[user667]

So nice!

[cmraman]

Got to see the car out at testing today at Blackhawk Farms. Unfortunately the weather wasn't cooperating. You guys did an awesome job. The stance is unbelievable and it's sounds badass. Kudos to RS and I can't wait for my ride Chris. :thumbsup:

[65_LS1_T56]

Watched Chris at the Motorstate Challenge autocross yesterday....car performed excellent. And that stance, its is just so right. Very nice car.

[coolwelder62]

AWESOME,:hail: :hail: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[mild2wild]

Any finished pics?

[65_LS1_T56]

Hope this is OK, looked awesome in person guys. Nice to meet Chris too:thumbsup:
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:hail:

[Roadster Shop]

Watched Chris at the Motorstate Challenge autocross yesterday....car performed excellent. And that stance, its is just so right. Very nice car.

Thanks Aaron!:thumbsup: We were very happy with the way the car performed for having about 10 miles on it before the event. We did have a track day set up earlier in the week at Black Hawk Raceway to try dial it in, but a small electrical problem and over 4 hours of severe rain did not allow us to get more than 3 laps in. We did some initial "parking lot testing" the day before in an attempt to get a decent base line. Our first session out on the track revealed that we were a little off. We were able to dial it in more and more each session and continued to better our times. I was able to put down the 2nd fastest lap in the vendor category on my last session. Chris ended up in 8th or 9th in the Competitor class. This was his first time on a road course since this event last year, and only his 4th or 5th time ever. Pretty impressive especially considering he had only driven the car for the first time in the cruise the night before!

The autocross on Sunday was also a very good test for the car. We kept making minor adjustments between runs and getting faster and faster. In the end, Chris finished 4th in the competitor class and I finished 3rd in the vendor class.

Overall we were very impressed that the car was a top competitor fresh out of the box with minimal tuning or set up. Most cars that we were running against have been out for 2 or more years and had a lot of seat time. I am really looking forward to the results that will come from more seat time and set up time as we move forward with the car! This was a brand new rear suspension that had never been tested. It had never seen the road until a week ago. We ran with some of the best in the sport and finished extremely well. I could not be happier with our results and can't wait to see what we can do at the next event!

[Roadster Shop]

I only have a few pics of the car completed. Rob McGaffin took a bunch of great action shots this weekend that we should get shortly.

Here are a few the day before the event. The Greg and Ben from Afco came by to check out the shop and help set up the shocks on the car.
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And this is the car at the beach for the Friday night cruise.
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[65 347]

The car look awesome and looked like handled great. Just look out for turn one.:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

That Chevelle looks killer! Very nice.:thumbsup:

[NOVA]

Its nice to see no scrub line under the car, Clean I say :thumbsup:

[scottysimp7]

Wow, sweet set up! Sits real nice, and love the flat black rims.:thumbsup:

[c10addict]

Looks great! Another Innovative design from the RS crew! Love the looks of the IRS chassis we have here for the GG giveaway car

[66SuperSport]

It was great having the car back on the road again last weekend. I can't believe it had been almost nine months since I had driven the Chevelle. A huge thank you to Phil, Jeremy, and Neal Gerber and all of the employees at the Roadster Shop. The car has already exceeded all of our expectations and I know with time and tuning it's only going to get better. I could not have imagined that the Chevelle would perform so well with almost no miles on it and a completely untested suspension. It is awesome!
I also need to thank the guys from AFCO/Dynatech that helped with the new headers and shock tuning before and during the MotorState event. It was amazing what a few adjustments did to settle the car and pick up time on the track. I also need to thank Wilwood for helping us with the new Superlight brake system.
Can't wait to drive it out to the GoodGuys event in DesMoines next week and rack up some miles. Hope to see some of you there at the autocross. Please stop by and jump in if the passenger seat is open.

[eric1967]

Chris the stance is killer. I can't wait to see it. We are trying to make it up for the Good-Guys at Joliet. My dad will be up at Des Moines, I am sure he will stop by & say hi. Good luck Eric

[vinz68]

Car looks awesome!!! I got to see it this weekend. Congrats Chris!!! Great job guy's!!:thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

Rob McGaffin sent sent me a few great action shots of the car from the Motor State Event.

Gingerman Raceway Saturday
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LMC Autocross on Sunday
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[66SuperSport]

Car looks awesome!!! I got to see it this weekend. Congrats Chris!!! Great job guy's!!:thumbsup:

Thanks Vinnie.

You made a nice recovery on the autocross on Sunday. I knew I was in trouble once you found the line.

[Ron in SoCal]

Car looks awesome in the wind Chris! Congrats on a killer car...:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Great action pics. Car looks killer sitting still and "in action".:thumbsup:

[vinz68]

Thanks Vinnie.

You made a nice recovery on the autocross on Sunday. I knew I was in trouble once you found the line.

Lol thanks Chris

[Roadster Shop]

Here is a video that I pieced together of various shots of the car running at Gingerman this weekend.

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[NOVA]

.....What size Tires are they BTW (Front & Rear) :question: Thanx... :thumbsup:

[Jimi-FM3]

Man you guys are awesome - congrats Chris!

[bdahlg68]

Wow..... That is all I have to say is wow. :hail:
Oh, and I want one.

[66SuperSport]

.....What size Tires are they BTW (Front & Rear) :question: Thanx... :thumbsup:

275/35/18 and 335/30/18

[66SuperSport]

Man you guys are awesome - congrats Chris!

Thanks Jimi

Can't wait to see your car out there.

[coolwelder62]

Chris,Congrat's on your autoX win at desMoines.The chevelle was frickin faster than Sh$t.This thing worked awesome all week end.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Scott M.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Here is a video that I pieced together of various shots of the car running at Gingerman this weekend.

7EWI811-jek

Great vid, car looked super capable.

What was the top speed you hit there?

[coolwelder62]

Man! This chevelle is going to be smokin cool.Can't wait to see it in person.The chassis is a work of art.:thumbsup:Well,I got a chance to see Chris and Lynda's 66 Bad A$$ chevelle in person this week end and WOW!! it's awesome.I want one just like it.We followed Chris & Lynda after Dinner Sat.night Seeing the car from the rear w/those hugh 335's out back sitting as low as it does,it is very intimadating.Way cool.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Scott M.

[66SuperSport]

Well,I got a chance to see Chris and Lynda's 66 Bad A$$ chevelle in person this week end and WOW!! it's awesome.I want one just like it.We followed Chris & Lynda after Dinner Sat.night Seeing the car from the rear w/those hugh 335's out back sitting as low as it does,it is very intimadating.Way cool.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Scott M.

Scott

Thanks for all of the positive comments about the car. We are obviously extremely pleased with the results ourselves. It was great getting to meet you and Teresa this weekend as well. Never had a chance to talk to Kevin at all. We'll have to make sure we get some time at the next event.

[mexMan]

Chris, you're really lucky to own a car buit by the RS, enjoy it, the video is so cool, and so is the car, congratulations!

[coolwelder62]

Scott

Thanks for all of the positive comments about the car. We are obviously extremely pleased with the results ourselves. It was great getting to meet you and Teresa this weekend as well. Never had a chance to talk to Kevin at all. We'll have to make sure we get some time at the next event.

I think we will be coming to Indy.Or at least I will.Hopefully we will see you there.:thumbsup:

[Van B]

Chris, you're really lucky to own a car buit by the RS

Don't let Johnson see that, he might vapor lock on us!

[66SuperSport]

Chris, you're really lucky to own a car buit by the RS, enjoy it, the video is so cool, and so is the car, congratulations!

I do feel very lucky to have a car like this. I owe a big thanks to Randy Johnson at D & Z Customs for building the Chevelle and passing it on to us as well as the Gerbers at Roadster Shop for taking it to the next level. When we bought the car from Randy last year we thought it was the coolest '66 out there. Never thought we would be rebuilding it a year later, but what a difference. The street manners with the new chassis and IRS are so much better and the stance is killer!

[kwhizz]

Getting out on the track in Des Moines...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Goodguys%20Des%20Moines/DesMoines%202011/DSC02677.jpg


Ken

[Roadster Shop]

New shoes for Columbus!

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[70rs]

Those wheels look great on there. What sizes are they and the tires?

[66SuperSport]

Those wheels look great on there. What sizes are they and the tires?

These are brand new from Weld Racing. RT-S 74s, 18" x 9.5" front and 18" x 12" rear. Tires are 275/35/18 and 335/30/18 Michelin PS2s.

[coolwelder62]

Damn,I really like this car.!!.I am headed over to EBay to find one,RIGHT NOW.:_paranoid Chris the new wheel's are killer.What back spacing are you running on the front wheel's.:thumbsup: Scott M.

[66SuperSport]

Damn,I really like this car.!!.I am headed over to EBay to find one,RIGHT NOW.:_paranoid Chris the new wheel's are killer.What back spacing are you running on the front wheel's.:thumbsup: Scott M.

Scott

The Roadster Shop chassis has a more narrow track width from stock so my sizing may not be a very good reference for someone with a stock frame. The new Weld wheels are 18 x 9.5" in front with 6.6" bs. We had to run a small spacer as the exact sizing we needed was not available. The Kenesis wheels have 6.375" bs on the front, same size wheels. The rears are 18 x 12" with 7.6" bs.
Good luck Chevelle shopping. It would be really cool to see more of them out at the events. Helps balance out the Camaro population.

[tones2SS]

That is such a nice car.:hail:

[GregWeld]

Scott

The Roadster Shop chassis has a more narrow track width from stock so my sizing may not be a very good reference for someone with a stock frame. The new Weld wheels are 18 x 9.5" in front with 6.6" bs. We had to run a small spacer as the exact sizing we needed was not available. The Kenesis wheels have 6.375" bs on the front, same size wheels. The rears are 18 x 12" with 7.6" bs.
Good luck Chevelle shopping. It would be really cool to see more of them out at the events. Helps balance out the Camaro population.



SUCH A GREAT CHOICE OF WHEELS! :D :unibrow:

[coolwelder62]

Man,I have to say it agin.I LIKE THIS CHEVELLE.What is so cool about Chris and Lynda's 66 Chevelle is it just look's like a real nice restored chevelle.No body mod's,it has all the beauitful trim GM's designer's gave it.It's got an awesome stance,But man it is quick,drive's and handle's as well as any PT car I've ever seen around a Goodguy's Autox.I can't wait to see it agin at the next GG.Great chevelle Chris and Lynda.:thumbsup:

[clill]

Congrats...That car looks like a blast to drive. And congrats to the Roadster Shop for taking care of Chris and Lynda..

[chevelle 66]

Awsome car.i wounder what front lip you are using on the chevelle.

christoffer sweden

[coolwelder62]

Awsome car.i wounder what front lip you are using on the chevelle.

christoffer swedenChris is running a complete R-S FastTrack IRS chassis under his Awesome Chevelle.The thing work's great.R-S really did there home work.:thumbsup:

[chevelle 66]

Chris is running a complete R-S FastTrack IRS chassis under his Awesome Chevelle.The thing work's great.R-S really did there home work.:thumbsup:

ok maybe i used the wrong word:_paranoid i wounder what the black thing under the front bumber comes from it locks like camaro spoiler..

[66SuperSport]

The front spoiler is from Spoilers by Randy. Check out his Ebay store. For the money you cannot beat it.

[Bad94]

Chris it was nice metting you and your wife.

Car looks killer.

I felt out of place being next to your car and 2 down from marks.

[66SuperSport]

Chris it was nice metting you and your wife.

Car looks killer.

I felt out of place being next to your car and 2 down from marks.

Thanks for the nice comments. It's always nice meeting people from the forums at the events. You should never feel out of place when you are amongst friends either. It's all about getting your car out, whatever it may be, and enjoying it.
Thanks for letting me borrow a couple of tools as well.

[hifi875]

same here. it was cool actually talking to and seeing the cars that are talked about on the forum. i was parked behind you with the 69 camaro. Hope you got the rear diff fixed.

bad94- it was cool talking with you too and thanks for the tire gauge.


thanks mike

[chevelle 66]

The front spoiler is from Spoilers by Randy. Check out his Ebay store. For the money you cannot beat it.

Thanks for your help i orderd one from randy i hope it will come soon.

[clill]

Stielow said he got to drive the Chevelle at the Heidt's track event and loved how the car handled. Really noticed how well the IRS worked going over the rumble strips in the turns...Congrats again guys.:cheers:

[66SuperSport]

Stielow said he got to drive the Chevelle at the Heidt's track event and loved how the car handled. Really noticed how well the IRS worked going over the rumble strips in the turns...Congrats again guys.:cheers:

Thanks Charley

It was really awesome having Mark drive the car for a couple of laps. I probably should have let him try to catch James after Mary gave Mark the "you're number one" sign as they passed by, but I wanted to drive one more time. I'd like to see Mark make more than a couple of laps at another event to see how quick he could make this thing go. The Chevelle had already exceeded our expectations in every way and having Mark put his stamp of approval on the end result just seals the deal.
We started with what I thought was one of the coolest Chevelles ever, built by Randy Johnson at D & Z Customs, and the incredibly talented crew at the Roadster Shop managed to make it even better.
Thanks to all.

[65_LS1_T56]

Chris, it was nice to talk with you and Linda again at GG's and at the Crown Plaza. You have, what I think, is one of the nicest Chevelles out now, really. I don't know what it is, but it just is. Maybe the "no frills," look that Randy gave it, or maybe its the killer stance that the RS guys gave it. Maybe its both. So clean, so understated, so nice.
Hope Tony and I can hook up with you two in Chicago, on your home turf. Looking forward to showing you what we've been working on :unibrow:

Nice to get some feedback from Mark, he knows his way around cars and the tracks too.

[Nick.V70]

Man such a nice build, great work and love the stance!:thumbsup:

[RS-Chris]

Latest update with a new video and some pics we put together of Chris' '66 while out testing the Chevelle IRS (http://www.roadstershop.com/products/1964-1972-chevelle-chassis) setup at EL Toro.

28419792

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[coolwelder62]

Very nice.I really like this chevelle.:thumbsup:

[GrabberGT]

Awesome video. Reminds me of Top Gear productions quality. Very nice car.

[waynieZ]

Great video, the car came out awesome.

[RS-Chris]

Awesome video. Reminds me of Top Gear productions quality. Very nice car.

Thanks!

Funny you should mention that as Top Gear US uses El Toro for some of their shoots!

[HotRod68Camaro]

I can't get over the stance. That car sits right.

[Jr]

Great video!

Is this car headed to optima? I sure hope to see it at the event. This car might be better than the green chevelle you build a few years ago.:thumbsup:

[scottysimp7]

Sweet vid. Car is beautiful :thumbsup:

[ScotI]

I love the 'simple', classic, vibe of this cars appearance vs. some of the other RS rides.
What happened w/the 1st set of wheels that were on there?

[intocarss]

BAD ASS :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Great video, the car came out awesome.

^^Wayne said it!

[66SuperSport]

I love the 'simple', classic, vibe of this cars appearance vs. some of the other RS rides.
What happened w/the 1st set of wheels that were on there?

I still have my old Kenesis wheels and will keep them around for a second set of tires. I saw these new Weld Racing wheels at the SEMA show last year and thought they were pretty cool. These are extremely light weight too. At first I thought about getting a set for some drag radials and some skinny front tires, but after the new chassis I went with a set for autocross and track events. These are 18 x 9.5 and 18 x 12.

[preston]

Roadster Shop - I looked as close as I could at your IRS but couldn't tell - are there bushings in the diff mounting ? Is the pumpkin hard mounted to the chassis ? HOw is the NVH with that setup ? I assume it solves any kind of wheel hop issue.

[COYBILT]

If I keep the GTO that chassis might end up going under it.

[66SuperSport]

Here's a link to a new video on Super Chevy's site from the suspension challenge at El Toro this year. Look for the January issue of SC for more coverage.

http://www.superchevy.com/multimedia/chevy_videos/index.html

[coolwelder62]

That's great, awesome Chris.Man I love this car.It is such a classic.Very nice.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[66SuperSport]

A few updates on the Chevelle. It arrived at SEMA this morning and will be on display outside representing Weld Racing Wheels. Also just got my copy of the January 2012 issue of Chevy High Performance. The Chevelle made it on the cover, with a freind's '72 TT Malibu, and there is a 5 page feature inside.

[GregWeld]

A few updates on the Chevelle. It arrived at SEMA this morning and will be on display outside representing Weld Racing Wheels. Also just got my copy of the January 2012 issue of Chevy High Performance. The Chevelle made it on the cover, with a freind's '72 TT Malibu, and there is a 5 page feature inside.


Really? I don't remember saying that was okay.... :D




J/K -- Hope to see you there!

[65_LS1_T56]

Congratulations Chris, a cover is well deserved of your car :thumbsup:

[66SuperSport]

Really? I don't remember saying that was okay.... :D




J/K -- Hope to see you there!


Greg

The really humorous thing about the whole situation is the guy at Weld that helps us is named, wait for it, GREG!

Hope to meet you at the show. I've been entertained and inspired by your posts for quite some time.

[66SuperSport]

Congratulations Chris, a cover is well deserved of your car :thumbsup:

Thanks Aaron

[rsgt]

Chris, thats great about the magazine. I will have to get a copy. Randy

[coolwelder62]

Congrat's Chris,on making the cover of SC.Hope to see you in Vegas.Scott M.:thumbsup:

[66SuperSport]

Scott

I'm sure we'll see each other. Can't wait to see Albert's new ride in person. NICE JOB !!!

[66SuperSport]

Some updates on the Chevelle.
Made it to the SEMA show with the car with help from the Roadster Shop and Weld Racing. While there we received an invite to the Optima Ultimate Street Car event where we finished 14th overall. The car performed flawlessly and we couldn't have been more pleased.
Received our new Super Chevy today and the Chevelle is on the cover with Deanna's Camaro for the suspension issue. There is a 4 page write up inside with some great commentary from Mary Pozzi and Jim Campisano.
Also have a new video on youtube from the guys at Route 2. They shot this while we were at Goodguys in DesMoines this summer.

http://youtu.be/eGMcd4OdldE

Thank you to everyone that has helped with the car and was a part of our week at SEMA. Not sure how we will ever top this year's events and accomplishments.

[tommycomfort]

Some updates on the Chevelle.
Made it to the SEMA show with the car with help from the Roadster Shop and Weld Racing. While there we received an invite to the Optima Ultimate Street Car event where we finished 14th overall. The car performed flawlessly and we couldn't have been more pleased.
Received our new Super Chevy today and the Chevelle is on the cover with Deanna's Camaro for the suspension issue. There is a 4 page write up inside with some great commentary from Mary Pozzi and Jim Campisano.
Also have a new video on youtube from the guys at Route 2. They shot this while we were at Goodguys in DesMoines this summer.

Thank you to everyone that has helped with the car and was a part of our week at SEMA. Not sure how we will ever top this year's events and accomplishments.

You and Lynda are great people with a great car combined with great driving skills and deserve all the great publicity! (yes that is great four times in one sentence)
Tom

[coolwelder62]

Chris congrat's on the gold ticket at Optima.No one better suited for it than you.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[eric1967]

I am looking forward to getting my new Super Chevy. That is a pretty good finish at the Optima event. I enjoyed the video also. Congrat's Eric

[65_LS1_T56]

That video was very cool Chris. No offense Tommy, but this is the baddest, all around, 66 out there, for me anyways. Congratulations on the Optima results Chris.

[camcojb]

just got the magazine today. What a great car. I'd love to do one of those frames on an early Chevelle some day. I know the ride is great but I was always afraid of the power limits of an IRS. Seems like that has been solved by the Roadster Shop. :thumbsup:

[66SuperSport]

just got the magazine today. What a great car. I'd love to do one of those frames on an early Chevelle some day. I know the ride is great but I was always afraid of the power limits of an IRS. Seems like that has been solved by the Roadster Shop. :thumbsup:

Keep your eyes on the RS web site. They are doing an IRS chassis for a '69 Camaro with a 2,000 HP twin turbo big block.

[66SuperSport]

Chris congrat's on the gold ticket at Optima.No one better suited for it than you.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Scott

Thanks for the compliment. It was great to see you out there and Kevin did an incredible job in Alberts new ride.

[66SuperSport]

I am looking forward to getting my new Super Chevy. That is a pretty good finish at the Optima event. I enjoyed the video also. Congrat's Eric

Thanks Eric. The article is pretty cool. Always good when Mary Pozzi digs your car.

[66SuperSport]

That video was very cool Chris. No offense Tommy, but this is the baddest, all around, 66 out there, for me anyways. Congratulations on the Optima results Chris.

We thought our '66 was pretty awesome before, but it's even better with the RS chassis. Thanks for the compliment Aaron. Can't wait to see yours on the road.

[65_LS1_T56]

We thought our '66 was pretty awesome before, but it's even better with the RS chassis. Thanks for the compliment Aaron. Can't wait to see yours on the road.

Me either Chris. I scored another car two weeks ago that I'll be using the body from. Hopefully gonna save some money on the metal work...more money for performance parts! Started a thread on TC for it.

[bdahlg68]

Me either Chris. I scored another car two weeks ago that I'll be using the body from. Hopefully gonna save some money on the metal work...more money for performance parts! Started a thread on TC for it.

Yeah, watch out Chris! It's a real "G" ride already as Aaron put it! :unibrow:

[tazzz2_ca]

It was way cool seeing you guys out there and the car looked great as usual man...

[66SuperSport]

It was way cool seeing you guys out there and the car looked great as usual man...

Thanks Albert. And thanks again for the great party on Wednesday night. It was an incredibly nice gesture for you to step up and do this and allow our group a place to hang out.

Your car looked bad azz by the way. Looking forward to seeing it at some events next year. I may have to sneak a minute or two behind the wheel.
You need to drive the Chevelle once too.

[youthpastor]

It sits right, looks so clean and innocent:D

The cool part was watching people walk right by it without giving it a second glance like it was some stock Chevelle with wheels-- A COOL FACTOR OF 10!!

way to go on a beautiful car that performs, my top 3 of SEMA

[tazzz2_ca]

Thanks Albert. And thanks again for the great party on Wednesday night. It was an incredibly nice gesture for you to step up and do this and allow our group a place to hang out.

Your car looked bad azz by the way. Looking forward to seeing it at some events next year. I may have to sneak a minute or two behind the wheel.
You need to drive the Chevelle once too.

That sounds like a plan,,, I'll look forward to that cool experience indeed cause I think your car is """BAD ASS""" buddy....

[66SuperSport]

It sits right, looks so clean and innocent:D

The cool part was watching people walk right by it without giving it a second glance like it was some stock Chevelle with wheels-- A COOL FACTOR OF 10!!

way to go on a beautiful car that performs, my top 3 of SEMA

Thanks for the compliments on the Chevelle. Coming from you that really means something. The cars you have done are all top notch and the Camaro you had at SEMA was no different. My wife and I were both checking it out for quite some time on Wednesday. Awesome job!

Sometimes I wonder if the car is too low key as we get that walk by thing a lot. If you don't pay attention it looks like a stock SS with 18s on it. Almost everyone thinks its on bags too. People have to look and see the coil overs before they beleive me. They have a blank stare when I get in and drive away without airing it up.

[Musclerodz]

Thanks for the compliments on the Chevelle. Coming from you that really means something. The cars you have done are all top notch and the Camaro you had at SEMA was no different. My wife and I were both checking it out for quite some time on Wednesday. Awesome job!

Sometimes I wonder if the car is too low key as we get that walk by thing a lot. If you don't pay attention it looks like a stock SS with 18s on it. Almost everyone thinks its on bags too. People have to look and see the coil overs before they beleive me. They have a blank stare when I get in and drive away without airing it up.

I saw your car at SEMA and if I did not see the RS sticker on it, would have not payed much attention to it. Beautiful car. I think the color is what throws people off.

[GregWeld]

Thanks for the compliments on the Chevelle. Coming from you that really means something. The cars you have done are all top notch and the Camaro you had at SEMA was no different. My wife and I were both checking it out for quite some time on Wednesday. Awesome job!

Sometimes I wonder if the car is too low key as we get that walk by thing a lot. If you don't pay attention it looks like a stock SS with 18s on it. Almost everyone thinks its on bags too. People have to look and see the coil overs before they beleive me. They have a blank stare when I get in and drive away without airing it up.


Chris --- THAT is the ultimate "SLEEPER".... don't change a thing!

It's a walk softly, and carry a big stick kind of drive! I love it!