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slownova
02-08-2005, 01:36 PM
Now before you look at the pics keep a open mind. ive been told that im stupid, im discrsing the car by doing this and all kinds of things, but its my car and im doing it my way. and yes i do like opinions and feel free to leave yours.. thanks! the car is a 70 chevelle SS. front suspention is global west upper and lower control arms, B-body spindles, 1 1/4 sway bar, air-ride shockwaves, and 13.5 wilwood brakes. the rear is simple with a 12 bolt, adj. upper control arms, boxed lower control arms and a sway bar. now where i lose people. Intro Matrix 19 and 22in rims front and rear, with dunlop tires. the dash is fiberglassed off the factory piece and uses 2 5in gauges and 4 2 5/8th gauges. in the middle of the 2 5in gauges is a shift light and to the far right is a 7 in monitor molded flush into the dash. under that a space has been molded to house my reciver. its a work in progress yes and im hopping to get it done shortly, but here are the pics, thanks for reading, and please leave your opinion..... :cool:

first the paint...
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/72999566.jpg

firewall..
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/84229134.jpg

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/84229362.jpg

slownova
02-08-2005, 01:37 PM
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/84229437.jpg

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/84467028.jpg

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/84536349.jpg

the back still can come down a few more inches, just the rims making contact with the quarter and i gotta trim it.. i got more if you want them.

XcYZ
02-08-2005, 01:44 PM
That looks great!! More pics, please!

slownova
02-08-2005, 01:51 PM
my concole which is kinda hard to see in these pics is also a peice made off the factory one. its painted the color of the car and has a 2 5/8th gauge molded into it also. im useing a clock there becouse of the 66-67 chevelles having one and the fact autometer makes one that matches the rest im using :) and yes the car is a 4 speed big block car..
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/84466969.jpg
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/84467038.jpg

and in this pic you can see all the detail and molding that went into the dash peice...
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/84468666.jpg

68protouring454
02-08-2005, 02:06 PM
looks cool, can' wait for some more pics
jake

jonny51
02-08-2005, 02:32 PM
Sweet car, I love the color.What color green is that anyway?

Musclerodz
02-08-2005, 04:43 PM
That looks like some nice work you are doing. Who did the fire on the decklid. Looks like Lavallee's work. Yes more pics please.

Mike

Steve Chryssos
02-08-2005, 08:07 PM
Looks great to me. If people are calling you stupid, you need new friends.

Stock Sux!

slownova
02-08-2005, 11:53 PM
acctually it was people on Pro-touring that called me stupid :)

slownova
02-09-2005, 12:06 AM
That looks like some nice work you are doing. Who did the fire on the decklid. Looks like Lavallee's work. Yes more pics please.

Mike
acctually a paint shop called Bruno's auto works did it. thier out of Omaha Nebraska, as am i. the valve covers for the motor are painted like the car also, i'll get pics as soon as i can rember to take the camera with me to the shop. they are green sides with black top and pinstripe and flames like the stripes. and the air lid has a really mean looking skull and flames on it.
here u can see all the kandys in the flames...
http://elcaminocentral.com/albums/rons-elky/IM000879.jpg
http://elcaminocentral.com/albums/rons-elky/brians_car_002.jpg
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/84228839.jpg

907rs
02-09-2005, 12:33 AM
The car looks absolutely gorgeous! I see nothing wrong with it.

Keith
02-09-2005, 12:53 AM
Yep, 70 Chevelles are king. I'm glad to see more people molesting them as I got a pretty good ass-chewing myself at Team Chevelle for cutting into mine. These cars have the potential to be awesome G-Machines. I love your car as I loved it before when you posted photos of it. I wanna see those valve covers! I alos like what you did with the dash and console. We are also using a dash based off an original SS but we're doing a one-off console as well. Welcome :cool:

slownova
02-09-2005, 01:00 AM
team chevelle deleted my posts about the car. :(

XcYZ
02-09-2005, 07:57 AM
They deleted your posts?? Was there a huge war over what you're doing or what?

Anyways, I see you're from Omaha, that's pretty cool, somewhat close to me. Think you'll have it at the Car Craft Summer Nats in St. Paul?

I think the car looks great, keep the pics coming. :yes:

protouring70
02-09-2005, 08:54 AM
I think it's going to turn out awesome. Great compliments with dash and console.
Brent

mdprovee
02-09-2005, 09:37 AM
Congrats on the car. It is turnning out really nice. The dash & console look great. Keep it up.

Mike

slownova
02-09-2005, 12:54 PM
They deleted your posts?? Was there a huge war over what you're doing or what?

Anyways, I see you're from Omaha, that's pretty cool, somewhat close to me. Think you'll have it at the Car Craft Summer Nats in St. Paul?

I think the car looks great, keep the pics coming. :yes:
well it kinda went like, here is my car, people saying why, i say why not, thread locked, deleted, and i can't log back in :willy: so maybe it was a sever error? lol. and yes if i can drive somewhere in 8 hours or less for a big show, the car will be there. and i will be at the nats in st. paul :cool:

BC69
02-09-2005, 12:54 PM
I think it looks awesome! That paint color is really nice. Keep us posted with pictures, love to see how the finished product looks.

Tim

Steve Chryssos
02-09-2005, 01:57 PM
I hereby name your car Project: Outkast.

slownova
02-09-2005, 02:07 PM
I hereby name your car Project: Outkast.
funny that you say that lol. one day i was sorta upset and said i was gonna start a company called outkast customs becosue no one likes what im building haha :yes: :D

mhr
02-09-2005, 02:20 PM
I know what you mean at TC. Although I wont get locked out a few people didnt like what we were doing to what they precieved to be a numbers match SS convert, which was far from the truth. They didnt like it being non stock anymore. I like stock restorations as well as the next guy but can appreciate the work going into a PT type car. Your 70 looks real nice.

02-09-2005, 02:37 PM
I hereby name your car Project: Outkast.

see brian it's money. Outkast Customs would rock the house. he doesnt even know you and still labeled and spelled it right.
oh yeah a bit off subject but $10 :yes:

Vince@Meanstreets
02-09-2005, 06:52 PM
Don't let them bother you, some just have big rim envy, i really don't care for the look but its your taste and your car.Beut btw. You have done really nice work and do keep it up. I can't believe you got booted for that...defending your personality...welcome to a nicer place. Vin

sinned
02-09-2005, 07:02 PM
TC is a much different place, very politically correct and intolerant of differing veiws. I get yelled at A LOT.

I didn't see your thread at PT, I wouldn't think you get any guff over there, I think it looks nice. Not my rough and nasty style but if I ever get old and want a nice car to drive it may look something like that. :D

slownova
02-09-2005, 07:16 PM
Not to steal the thread or insult you, but this question should be asked at a street rod site. You are now out of Pro-touring and building a street rod. Pro-touring is to increase cornering perfomance, not degrade it like you with those large wheels.

was a comment taken from Pro-touring when asked about my brakes. :willy:

wickedmotorhead
02-09-2005, 07:25 PM
:eek: HOLY $H!#*...car's still looking sweet. Build it how you like it man. I absolutely love your dash and console. Who made those and would they be willing to do another dash like that? I have been looking for something just like that...I dig it big time. Any person that thinks they can take "Pro Touring" and claim it as their own with their own definition can %^(*&(&^&*%^$%&@!!!!!! I'm sick of this crap that people are opening their mouth and spitting out poop all over people's cars. Your car is bitchin' and you know it so go with that. Im glad I finally got to see a pic of the full car with the rims...it looks sick. I look forward to see more pics.

slownova
02-09-2005, 07:31 PM
it can be repoduced yes, but it won't be cheap.. alot of time in that to get all those curves as u can imagine. i think about 20 hours into it.... want one?

zbugger
02-09-2005, 07:47 PM
I still like your car. I think I said that before in the P-T.com chat room. I may not be a fan of the 20" wheel thing, but it looks good on your car. Build it the way you like it. I have a bug bumper Camaro that not many people like. Hell, even the guys at NastyZ28.com bag on those cars. Do I care? No. I'm building it for myself. If people don't like it, they can suck on themselves. There are people out there that appreciate many different things. Like the 22" wheels and spinners on a 1984 Cutlas with a body lift. To each his own. I just wish I could see your car in person. That thing still looks bad ass. :thumbsup:

slownova
02-09-2005, 07:51 PM
thanks for the complements everyone.. this site really is cool. i know everyone has thier own opinions, and i like that. i don't let what people say to me bring me down, just makes me want to finish it more and more. i do like everyones opinions like ive stated before. i plan on taking the car around alot, so maybe you will see it :yes:

camcojb
02-09-2005, 07:54 PM
Good attitude and very nice car. Don't ever let people get you down. Hang out here for a while! :thumbsup:

Just a bit curious who made those comments on PT?

Jody

slownova
02-09-2005, 07:58 PM
baz67 has and usazr1 has made a few also. :_paranoid

camcojb
02-09-2005, 08:00 PM
What name do you post on over there?

Jody

slownova
02-09-2005, 08:01 PM
same as this.

02-09-2005, 08:02 PM
i plan on taking the car around alot, so maybe you will see it :yes:

Ok brian you need to stop and think about this. if you drive this masterpiece i'm going to trout slap you :P

camcojb
02-09-2005, 08:07 PM
Got it. They were fairly gentle, didn't see anything negative from ZR-1 though. At any rate, you cannot please everyone and it's your car so do what YOU like. I've had guys dump on my cars too and at first I took it personally. But you quickly learn it's not worth it.

Jody

slownova
02-09-2005, 08:10 PM
Got it. They were fairly gentle, didn't see anything negative from ZR-1 though. At any rate, you cannot please everyone and it's your car so do what YOU like. I've had guys dump on my cars too and at first I took it personally. But you quickly learn it's not worth it.

Jody
yea ive leanred that. btw did i mention im building the car in 45 days minus bodywork and paint? so updates should come very fast.... :cool:

67Sally
02-09-2005, 08:42 PM
You have a very nice project underway. If you could post any picts of the dash build up that would be great.

slownova
02-09-2005, 08:47 PM
that i don't have. maybe if wicked SS wants one i can take some :)

XcYZ
02-09-2005, 09:09 PM
Slownova, (I take it your name is Brian), I love all kinds of cars. Hardcore road racing, 100% pure restorations, trailer queens, chassis dyno kings, drag and oval racing... you name it. This website is about building cars - the build and engineering is what really interests me. If you want to put 20" wheels on your ride, more power to you. The way I see it, unless someone is paying you to put their parts on your car, they have no say in how it should be built. Each of us knows exactly how we want our cars to be and we all know the struggles it takes to get there.

There's a big difference between criticism and constructive criticism. Personally, I think your Chevelle looks great. Kudos to you. :thumbsup:

jonny51
02-09-2005, 09:14 PM
Slownova, (I take it your name is Brian), I love all kinds of cars. Hardcore road racing, 100% pure restorations, trailer queens, chassis dyno kings, drag and oval racing... you name it. This website is about building cars - the build and engineering is what really interests me. If you want to put 20" wheels on your ride, more power to you. The way I see it, unless someone is paying you to put their parts on your car, they have no say in how it should be built. Each of us knows exactly how we want our cars to be and we all know the struggles it takes to get there.

There's a big difference between criticism and constructive criticism. Personally, I think your Chevelle looks great. Kudos to you. :thumbsup:

Very well said Scott.I think one of the best things about Lateral-g.net is that there are no attitudes here.Just a bunch of guys who like cars :thumbsup:

slownova
02-09-2005, 09:22 PM
i agree 100% on that point. which is why i put pics of the car on here and not even the local boards where i live :D

zbugger
02-09-2005, 10:43 PM
.... btw did i mention im building the car in 45 days minus bodywork and paint? so updates should come very fast.... :cool:
Damn, that's quick. I can't wait for the updates. I'm building my car in 45 years, minus body and paint as well apparently. Updates will be few and far between. :yes:

Musclerodz
02-09-2005, 10:47 PM
Geez, I checked this thread this morning and there was a page and a half. Did anybody go to work today? Yeah don't worry to much about it. The bigger a site gets the more diverse the crowd is and you always get a few outspoken people. BTW, you never answered my question on who did your fire paint? It looks great and keep us updated.

Mike

wickedmotorhead
02-09-2005, 11:08 PM
Brian,

You have a PM. Later.

Shane

sinned
02-09-2005, 11:25 PM
You'll be lucky to have that wreck even running in 45 years Allen :D

Nice car Brian, I also don't care for anything over 18"s but the rest of the car is sweet.

02-09-2005, 11:26 PM
acctually a paint shop called Bruno's auto works did it. thier out of Omaha Nebraska

here you go musclerodz you must have overlooked it on the first page. i know i did. it's very easy to get distracted with those pics. actually some times i find myself in a daze from the overbling of the 22's :yes:

Keith
02-10-2005, 12:12 AM
Weird $H!t...I justed looked for the post I got reamed in about my 70 at TC and it was gone too!!! Damn, we suck!! :D
45 days is a nutty schedule....mine start to finish will be about a year and three/four months as the car should be done in July/August and we got it last April. Rims are tough on Chevelles because their is just such a huge radius for the wheelwell. I mean it takes putting 20's in the rear just to make it look like your're starting to fill up the potential room. I'm running 18's in the rear of mine and 17's up front and even then I have concern about the amound of wheel-well opening in the rear. I was actually toying with the idea of contouring the fenders/quarters wheel openings to the radius of a perfect circle as to run parallel with the rims/tire. I'm going to mount the combo first to see if it'll have a really negative effect on the car's natural body lines...
Be sure and post more pics as you move along. :cool:

Musclerodz
02-10-2005, 01:49 AM
I must need glasses. I don't know how I missed that post completely. That is a nice Green. I have a 69 Firebird project that is close to that. Its Verado Green.

Mike

slownova
02-10-2005, 04:45 PM
i think its update time for ya all. here are the valve covers....
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/84870586.jpg
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/84870602.jpg

XcYZ
02-10-2005, 07:24 PM
That's cool!

trapin
02-11-2005, 08:36 AM
Brian...I think you're doing a fantastic job on that car. I love the flames in the stripes, and I like your choice of wheels too. Since you asked our opinions...the only thing I would change would be to make the rear wheel a little shorter, 20" would be perfect. But other than that, eveything else looks sick as hell. Keep up the great work....can't wait to see more updates.

Now on to another matter......

TC is a much different place, very politically correct and intolerant of differing veiws. I get yelled at A LOT.

I learned my lesson there a few years ago. I was at the Camaro Street Nationals here in Michigan in 2001 and I told a story about a guy who I felt absolutely butchered his SS stripe on his '68 Camaro. It looked like a giant sword going down the fender and door. I mentioned to the guy that if he ever wanted to 'concourse' the car (because it was a numbers-matching SS) that he could purchase a stencel from Classic Industries that would give him the correct appearance of the stripe. He got offended (naturally). I posted a picture of his car and told the story to everyone at TC.....what followed might go down in history as one of the most spectacular 'flamings' in Message Board history. When they got done with me I came limping out of there covered in hot tar and feathers with my pants pulled down to my ankles and my hair on fire. Needless to say....I have never criticized anyones Camaro since then on a public forum and don't intend to in the future. Dad always said, "Son, If you've got nothing nice to say....you best keep your mouth shut".

With that said, I think there are some great people over there, and I can honestly say they have been the biggest help to me so far in my restoration with PT.COM a close 2nd (only because I had more questions in regards to the restoration area than I did the modification area). I don't get along very well with DJD, but everyone else has been great.

MaxHarvard
02-11-2005, 08:42 AM
i will be at the nats in st. paul :cool:


Really?!?!?!?

Look for me and scott! :D :D :D

Steve Chryssos
02-11-2005, 08:56 AM
Life's too short to parpicitate in overbearing, unpleasant forums.

Parpicitate? I think I mean participate. You know--to be involved with.

Ummgawa
02-11-2005, 02:06 PM
You have a wicked Chevelle Brian. Build that Muthu E-X-actly the way you want it. I have asked some of the guys here their opinions on my 69 Vert (I'm doing something a little different).I should have the rendering completed in a few weeks and I'll want feedback then. Some liked it, other so-so. You'll find a lot of support here. Keep the pix coming.

Keith
02-11-2005, 02:10 PM
Valve covers are freakin awesome!!! I love it when they match the car :)

93Polo
02-17-2005, 10:35 AM
From the owner of a green 70 Chevelle to another the car looks great. :cool:

Keep us up to date on the dash :thumbsup:

slownova
02-17-2005, 02:02 PM
i'll keep you all updated on the dash. the gauges are on thier way still and thats about all thats left. however about 6 things i really needed for the show are on backorder from everywhere. like drip rail chrome and tail light lenses. so i jumped on ebay and got some to make sure i will make the show. as of right now were working on the audio part of the car. its a simple set up with a crazy instal. kick panels rear deck and 2 12s. im using all Rockford components. some more bad pictures for you, but i said id keep ya'all updated. 25 days left tell show.......
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/85701355.jpg
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/85701900.jpg

and yes the whole cars dynomatted.

02-17-2005, 07:26 PM
i'll keep you all updated on the dash. the gauges are on thier way still and thats about all thats left.


so you think :_paranoid

wickedmotorhead
02-18-2005, 01:27 AM
Still looking good keep up the good work.

slownova
02-18-2005, 01:39 AM
Still looking good keep up the good work.
don't worry, i haven't forgot about your PM, just no time :willy:

69MyWay
02-18-2005, 06:13 AM
It looks great. The flames look like they are really on fire.

The interior work is neat and clean. The color is classy, and the wheels are fabulous!

You are going to really enjoy that machine.

slownova
02-18-2005, 02:22 PM
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539/2669873/5329820/85878045.jpg
yay for me. :willy:

radrambler
02-18-2005, 06:06 PM
looking great .....nice job..cant wait to see rolling all metal on at ride height ...should get alot of attention

radrambler

Dean23
02-20-2005, 03:28 PM
All I can say is wow. Thats a sick lookin pait job. WHo care if others dont like what youve done. that car is wicked. Build it the way you want if others dont like it its cause they r jealous. Thats one sweet chevelle. Im a checvy truck guy but thats one wicked muscle car

slownova
02-22-2005, 11:51 PM
well yet again its update time..... once again i relise some of you don't like stereos and this and that, but i feel if your spending all that time and effort on half the car, you shouldn't half-do anything..
this is the box thats going to house 2 12s..
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637/2499133/4951300/86463434.jpg

this is showing how the side panels are going to fit up to the back panel...
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637/2499133/4951300/86463388.jpg

this is what fits into the side panel...
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637/2499133/4951300/86463457.jpg

this is the back panel that keeps it all clean
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637/2499133/4951300/86463368.jpg

all the side panels will be removable to service stuff thats behind them. its mostly painted but im going to carpet the floor of the trunk.

jonny51
02-22-2005, 11:56 PM
Looks good,nothing wrong with a nice big stereo. :D

907rs
02-23-2005, 01:12 AM
Nothing wrong at all.

You going to paint the panels the same as the exterior?

slownova
02-23-2005, 01:53 AM
yea im going to try to use as much of it as i can. im using carpet, green paint, black paint, and chrome.

Payton King
02-24-2005, 08:46 AM
Outstanding car! What are you using to mold the side panels and the rear panel in the trunk?

slownova
02-24-2005, 05:28 PM
Outstanding car! What are you using to mold the side panels and the rear panel in the trunk?
wood, foam, mat, and duraglass, and bondo all mixed togther. i finally got my seats in today. woo woo
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637/2499133/4951300/86721990.jpg
satin black leather and dark green suade..

Maleezer
02-25-2005, 11:25 PM
:hail: I gotta tell u i think that is one of the baddest looking ****ing cars i have ever seen...The flames look cool as ****..the only thing i think u should do is maybe bring the rear down a little bit...anyway good work man keep us posted with pics.... :thumbsup:

Datsbad
02-25-2005, 11:27 PM
very , very nice . keep up the good work !

slownova
02-26-2005, 09:14 AM
:hail: I gotta tell u i think that is one of the baddest looking ****ing cars i have ever seen...The flames look cool as ****..the only thing i think u should do is maybe bring the rear down a little bit...anyway good work man keep us posted with pics.... :thumbsup:
yea i agree there. the car is on air-ride and i have to trim a little before i can bring it down still. new pictures you say????!!
ever just put stuff togther to see what it would look like? we did and put in our favorite DVD.
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637/2499133/4951300/86874116.jpg
then we put it in the car. note the tape holding it togther...
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637/2499133/4951300/86873302.jpg

slownova
02-26-2005, 09:15 AM
mocked all the trunk togther...
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637/2499133/4951300/86873583.jpg

almost have the motor buttoned up also.. and yes, she is dirty.
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637/2499133/4951300/86873312.jpg

XcYZ
02-26-2005, 09:23 AM
Looks great!