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camcojb
02-26-2006, 06:11 PM
Found a 67 Chevelle a couple hours away from me and picked it up Saturday. Original paint, original family has owned it since new. Still has the protecto-plate and new manuals in the car. Paint is shot but all there; looks better in the pics. A couple rust holes in the corner of the trunk, otherwise none at all. Owners grand-daughter hit something on the passenger side when backing out of the garage so there's a couple low dents. Easily fixable, but a bummer as the car is totally straight. Anyway, I have to finish the GTO first but this will be next.

http://www.camcojb.com/67chevelle%20005.jpg

camcojb
02-26-2006, 06:12 PM
One more angle.

Jodyhttp://www.camcojb.com/67chevelle%20004.jpg

1970cuda
02-26-2006, 06:22 PM
oh no not another a body. did we finally run out of camaros to build

camcojb
02-26-2006, 06:37 PM
oh no not another a body. did we finally run out of camaros to build

That, and I can't afford a Cuda! :D

Jody

almcbri
02-26-2006, 07:40 PM
nice car! with that car being in your hands it is in for a good build. GTO? I didn't even know you were building a goat? What year?


Cool project though.

Steve68
02-26-2006, 08:11 PM
Yea, whats this GTO crap, and hows the TT turbo car coming, I know you sold it but I know, you know, how it's progressing,

We had a 67 just like it,same color, nice 350, my dad let my mom have it and she traded it for a Lincoln this was around 76'

camcojb
02-26-2006, 08:49 PM
The GTO is an 05, my new daily driver. Did a 402 stroker LS2 build for twin turbos and am in the middle of the swap.

XcYZ
02-26-2006, 09:19 PM
The perfect victim! Welcome back to the old car world. I missed ya. :D

BTW, nice Steelers bobble head in the attached image. Is that thing life size? :lol:

907rs
02-26-2006, 09:24 PM
Cool car, Jody! Do you have any plans drawn up yet for it?

Rybar
02-26-2006, 09:26 PM
Nice score, can't wait to see what it ends up like. :thumbsup:

Autokraft
02-26-2006, 09:29 PM
Looks like a nice car Jody. Whats the plans? :D

jonny51
02-26-2006, 11:12 PM
Looks like a nice clean one Jody.Since it's all original I guess your going to restore it to showroom condition and keep it all stock? :yes:

camcojb
02-26-2006, 11:13 PM
Looks like a nice clean one Jody.Since it's all original I guess your going to restore it to showroom condition and keep it all stock? :yes:

Sure!:unibrow:

Jody

pist0lpete
02-27-2006, 12:50 AM
I must say you made a good choice in that purchase. Maybe I am biased becaause I have one haha. I wish mine would have been that clean when I got it but you really do have a great find there. There are alot of products coming to the forefront for A-bodies as I am sure you are aware so it should make a great G-machine should you choose that route. Good luck with the project!

Steve68
02-27-2006, 06:21 AM
A new one, how do you like it, better when the new motor's in!

hapevo
02-27-2006, 12:56 PM
Way cool Jody. :thumbsup:

Can't wait to see the "finished product".

Speedster
02-27-2006, 01:14 PM
Jody -
As with all of your "little" projects...LOL, I can't wait to see the plans, the progress, the innovative details and of course the final result. :yes:

Blown353
02-27-2006, 02:07 PM
The cat is out of the bag-- Jody is going Oakland "Scraper" style on this sucker-- Pearl orange paint, white interior with orange piping to match, custom body lift, 26" spinners, suction tips, a trunk full-o-beat, and a Goodwrench 350 with "da flows." :rofl:

The "honeys" won't be able to leave him alone! :P

camcojb
02-27-2006, 02:10 PM
The cat is out of the bag-- Jody is going Oakland "Scraper" style on this sucker-- Pearl orange paint, white interior with orange piping to match, custom body lift, 26" spinners, suction tips, a trunk full-o-beat, and a Goodwrench 350 with "da flows." :rofl:

The "honeys" won't be able to leave him alone! :P

Geez Troy!!!!!!! :willy: Actually waiting on you, Dennis, Clint, and the gang to figure out "our" suspension. This will be fast, kinda old-school, and NOT a 6 figure build.

Jody

camcojb
02-27-2006, 02:11 PM
Jody -
As with all of your "little" projects...LOL, I can't wait to see the plans, the progress, the innovative details and of course the final result. :yes:

Thanks Bruce .

Jody

Blown353
02-27-2006, 02:19 PM
Actually Jody, I have a complete parts and pricing list with everything needed for the "FrankenSuspension" setup. When I get home I'll dig up the spreadsheet and check it over again-- and I'll have Dennis look it over again too as the steering arm setup is kinda goofy (you buy one rear steer arm and one front steer arm, as if you buy a right and left front steer arm they're different length for "left turn only" ackerman reasons.)

I'm debating right now if I'm going to spend my tax return on some Sparco seats or the suspension... since I'm in the middle of removing my engine right now for a cam swap (which makes it really easy to change the UCA's and also get the LCA bolts out without hitting the headers) I'll probably be doing the suspension.

I take back everything I said in my earlier post except the Goodwrench 350. That thing is a beast! :P

Troy

Speedster
02-27-2006, 03:14 PM
Troy -

With your tax refund you can get that Pearl Orange Paint job that you always dreamed about. You know you want it. Your car would really scream, and we're not talking about the blower. :rofl:

Blown353
02-27-2006, 04:07 PM
Troy -

With your tax refund you can get that Pearl Orange Paint job that you always dreamed about. You know you want it. Your car would really scream, and we're not talking about the blower. :rofl:

Actually, I *had* been considering orange or burnt copper for my car-- just not orange pearl. To have the really "ghetto fabulous" look the pearl has to be applied very splotchy. :thumbsup:

promax/vennom#16
02-27-2006, 06:45 PM
Jody, Nice find!!The 67 is My all-time fav body style,I luv the body lines, looks like it's going 100mph standing still!! Are you going mild or wild with it? I have a Fresh 396 long block all deburred that would look nice in the engine compartment!!
Dave

USAZR1
02-27-2006, 06:52 PM
Geez Troy! Actually waiting on you, Dennis, Clint, and the gang to figure out "our" suspension. This will be fast, kinda old-school, and NOT a 6 figure build.
Jody

This is one build I'm really interested in following. :thumbsup: Should be fun.

Keith
02-27-2006, 06:55 PM
Ummm...do you live in Norcal and does the car have a 3 on the tree?

camcojb
02-27-2006, 07:17 PM
Ummm...do you live in Norcal and does the car have a 3 on the tree?

I live in Norcal but it's a powerglide.

Jody

Keith
02-28-2006, 12:03 AM
Ah. I feel in love with my friend's grandfather's blue on blue 67 Malibu in '97 in San Jose. Looked just like that one and i took a bunch of pictures of it back then. Coincidently, I bought a triple black 67 Malibu that was my last daily driver for two years in 2002. If your's was the same car, I was going to offer you all the photos, tell you I knew the family and feel all special for a moment. Instead, I'll just tell you that it's a cool car and can't wait to see what you do with it. :D

Here's my old love....
http://myspace-002.vo.llnwd.net/00068/20/01/68161002_l.jpg

camcojb
02-28-2006, 09:42 AM
Ah. I feel in love with my friend's grandfather's blue on blue 67 Malibu in '97 in San Jose. Looked just like that one and i took a bunch of pictures of it back then. Coincidently, I bought a triple black 67 Malibu that was my last daily driver for two years in 2002. If your's was the same car, I was going to offer you all the photos, tell you I knew the family and feel all special for a moment. Instead, I'll just tell you that it's a cool car and can't wait to see what you do with it. :D

Here's my old love....
http://myspace-002.vo.llnwd.net/00068/20/01/68161002_l.jpg

Thanks Keith. The family I bought it from were the original owners of the car. Still has the protectoplate and warranty booklet, etc. That is a nice Chevelle you had there! :bow:

Jody

Jims78elky
03-08-2006, 01:40 AM
Jody,

Great find! Iam sure you will show us the light on this new project! :hail:

My big brother had a 67 396 turbo 400 in the mid 80's that he got for
$1800.00 back "then" lol..I loved the interior in that thing..not a quick
ride,though the 396 could get going once in awhile... :unibrow:

I hope you enjoy the new project journey! :yes:


-Jim

zbugger
03-08-2006, 03:32 AM
Jody, awesome find. My personal favorite is the '66, but this one should be fine for you. Imagine, finally, a car you can actually fit in..... :rofl:



Actually, I *had* been considering orange or burnt copper for my car-- just not orange pearl. To have the really "ghetto fabulous" look the pearl has to be applied very splotchy. :thumbsup:
Wow... You valley boys have it all wrong. It's not the pearl that makes it "ghetto fabuous". It's the Gold Flake paint!!! And it HAS to be blotchy and caked up in the body lines. :faint:

Kris Horton
03-08-2006, 05:37 PM
I think another poster for the garage might be in order.... :unibrow:

CAMAROBOY69
03-09-2006, 06:18 AM
This will be a really cool build. Dont see many 67 Chevelles with the Lateral G treatment. :thumbsup:
Is Marquez Design already working on billet pieces for it??

camcojb
03-09-2006, 10:21 AM
This will be a really cool build. Dont see many 67 Chevelles with the Lateral G treatment. :thumbsup:
Is Marquez Design already working on billet pieces for it??

He doesn't know about it yet, unless he read it on here. I don't work with him anymore, but we're still friends.

Jody

BC69
03-09-2006, 10:29 AM
How have I missed this post for 2 weeks. Nice Score Jody!
So your gonna go with a nice maybe 265? Some dog dish hubs on 6 inch redlines? Maybe an upgrade to an 8-track, and maybe some new mono-leafs in the rear? ;)


Tim

camcojb
03-09-2006, 03:00 PM
How have I missed this post for 2 weeks. Nice Score Jody!
So your gonna go with a nice maybe 265? Some dog dish hubs on 6 inch redlines? Maybe an upgrade to an 8-track, and maybe some new mono-leafs in the rear? ;)


Tim

You're a funny guy Tim! :rofl:

Jody

Speedster
03-09-2006, 04:28 PM
Jody was just kidding, he is only going for the 8-track...:omg:

zbugger
03-09-2006, 09:34 PM
You guys realize Jody's just copying Charley again, right? I mean, Charley gets the Malitude, and Jody just HAS to have a chevelle for himself too...... :rolleyes:

Derek69SS
03-09-2006, 10:54 PM
...Charley gets the Malitude, and Jody just HAS to have a chevelle for himself too...
All the cool people are doing it :D

USAZR1
03-13-2006, 01:11 PM
You guys realize Jody's just copying Charley again, right? I mean, Charley gets the Malitude, and Jody just HAS to have a chevelle for himself too...... :rolleyes:

Two kinds of people out there:
Those that own a Chevelle/El Camino.





And those that want one. :yes: :thumbsup:

SS MPSTR
03-13-2006, 06:23 PM
Nice project car...mine looked very similar to it when I started. Gotta love the Marina Blue...

camcojb
03-13-2006, 07:18 PM
Thanks guys, should be a fun project.


Jody

Jims78elky
03-13-2006, 08:40 PM
Two kinds of people out there:
Those that own a Chevelle/El Camino.





And those that want one. :yes: :thumbsup:


:clap:

Right on clint! lol... :thumbsup:

JimM
03-20-2006, 10:05 PM
Does anyone actually work on cars in that garage, Jody?
Nice chairs and posters, clean floor, not a toolbox or grease staian to be seen!

Can't wait to see what you do with that 'velle!

camcojb
03-20-2006, 10:13 PM
Does anyone actually work on cars in that garage, Jody?
Nice chairs and posters, clean floor, not a toolbox or grease staian to be seen!

Can't wait to see what you do with that 'velle!

Thanks Jim! The Chevelle is going to be sold, probably stick it on Ebay and see how it does. I am in the middle of some more home improvements and this will help a lot.

Jody

JimM
03-20-2006, 10:22 PM
Sold?

I'm beginning to wonder if I'll get to see you finish one? :(

camcojb
03-20-2006, 10:53 PM
Sold?

I'm beginning to wonder if I'll get to see you finish one? :(

I'm beginning to wonder myself! :willy:

Jody

907rs
03-21-2006, 08:13 AM
I'm beginning to wonder myself! :willy:

Jody

Sold? Jody, you're almost as bad as me! :lol:

Sales@Dutchboys
03-21-2006, 03:21 PM
WHAT!!???? :willy: