70 Chevelle Convert Make-Over at CHC

[youthpastor]

We've been so busy at the shop lately that I haven't had time to update what's been happening around the shop.

Here was a project that came in last May. It was an Ebay buy that already featured an LS1 and a few upgrades...but when it showed up it really lacked alot of details.

We ended up tearing into it and installing a new LS3 525 HP crate motor with the 4L70 trans.
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/70%20Chevelle%20Convert/IphoneOctober82012699.jpg

[youthpastor]

Upgraded the suspension with Speedtech Components
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/70%20Chevelle%20Convert/IphoneOctober82012493.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/70%20Chevelle%20Convert/IphoneOctober82012491.jpg

[youthpastor]

and of course Baer Brakes
6-P with 14" rotors
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/70%20Chevelle%20Convert/IphoneOctober82012485.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/70%20Chevelle%20Convert/IphoneOctober82012494.jpg

[youthpastor]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/70%20Chevelle%20Convert/IphoneOctober82012496.jpghttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/70%20Chevelle%20Convert/IphoneOctober82012505.jpg
this is Baer's custom color Arizona Copper

[youthpastor]

Forgline was selected for the wheels. This is their diamond cut finish. These wheels are for sale with tires we ended up going a different route
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/70%20Chevelle%20Convert/IphoneOctober82012507.jpg
These shipped out Friday http://www.forgeline.com/product_images/product_photo-xlarge_image-14.jpghttp://www.forgeline.com/product_images/product_photo-xlarge_image-14.jpghttp://www.forgeline.com/product_images/product_photo-xlarge_image-14.jpg

[youthpastor]

and we couldn't power that new LS3 without a strong fuel pump, so Hector was called at Rick's Tanks

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/70%20Chevelle%20Convert/IphoneOctober82012483.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/70%20Chevelle%20Convert/IphoneOctober82012486.jpg

[youthpastor]

We ended rewiring the car. Installing Vintage Air front runner and AC unit. Bucket Seats and console.

The column was replaced with a Ididit and classic Instruments has a drop in gauge package.

We really wanted to keep the cowl hood and run a big block air cleaner and I remembered seeing a Mast throttle body adapter to run a Victor Jr
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/70%20Chevelle%20Convert/IphoneOctober82012701.jpg
A very trick piece
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/70%20Chevelle%20Convert/IphoneOctober82012718.jpg

[youthpastor]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/70%20Chevelle%20Convert/IphoneOctober82012704.jpg

[ChevelleNV]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/70%20Chevelle%20Convert/IphoneOctober82012718.jpg
That is a nice piece, something you had made or purchased from somewhere?

[youthpastor]

That is a nice piece, something you had made or purchased from somewhere?

Greg that is two pieces from Undercover innovations with hardware from Ring Brothers

[Yenko LS]

I am intrested in wheels ... Wes

[214Chevy]

I like it! And the fact that it's a convertible just makes it that much more likeable. :yes: :yes:

[dug]

Looks very clean. I'm glad to see all of these chevelles popping up lately!

[youthpastor]

thanks guys..I will get some hi-res pics up when the new wheels are on

[Flash68]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/70%20Chevelle%20Convert/IphoneOctober82012704.jpg

I don't normally love that diamond black finish, but that looks pretty sweet on that red car with the black top.

Awesome clean work as usual up there at your shop. :cheers:

[tmadden]

It looks great with the black wheels and top. Gonna be tough to better that.

[WSSix]

Great looking car. Good job guys. Those black wheels do look good on the car with that color combination. I think the other wheels will look great also.

[youthpastor]

here's the new Forgeline wheels and finally the sun came out for a few minutes here in the Great Northwest
http://chrisholstromconcepts.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/70-chevelle-convert-ls3/009.jpg
http://chrisholstromconcepts.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/70-chevelle-convert-ls3/051.jpg
http://chrisholstromconcepts.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/70-chevelle-convert-ls3/img_0883.jpg

[youthpastor]

http://chrisholstromconcepts.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/70-chevelle-convert-ls3/007.jpg
http://chrisholstromconcepts.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/70-chevelle-convert-ls3/061.jpg
the shop's next investment is a good SLR camera and tripod! :D