project go for broke 70 chevelle

[E.rodz]

Well looks like the bug has bit me hard and I am starting another project!
just wanted to clear the air first and clarify who is e.rodz customs e.rodz is NOT a business this is just a couple of of friends and my son who is now 13 years of age who just want to build some really cool stuff! my goal is to build 10 super cool rodz. the first one was my work truck I sold a barret jackson years ago. The second was going to be my 63 belair but after pulling this car out of the back yard I got to thinking what if I kept driving the belair for a while and did the chevelle up G machine style so that is were the go for broke came in. Just posting this up so you guys can follow this build along and either watch me fail or build something cool it could go either way!
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[Al Moreno]

I think it will go the way of "really cool" :thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Cool Erik!! :thumbsup: I see the Chevelles are coming on strong here lately. What are your plans for it...motor, tranny, wheels, etc?

[E.rodz]

I think it will go the way of "really cool" :thumbsup: Thanks for your support I will do my best to bring this one over the top and build it to drive the hell out of it!

Cool Erik!! :thumbsup: I see the Chevelles are coming on strong here lately. What are your plans for it...motor, tranny, wheels, etc?
Thanks buddy I have been following your thread for a while now and you are inspiring me to push it .the wheels on your avatar are what I was dreaming about but those are going to have to wait tell I sell some parts.stay tuned for more on this one!

[E.rodz]

Sorry for the lack of direction on the first post just really strapped for time lately and interruptions constantly. Well more on the plan of the car is changing rapidly the original plan was to give it a awesome paint job LS motor and just detail the hell out of it. I should of learned along time ago that I just can't go half way I try and try but every time I get a vision in my head I can not stop until it is done the way I would like to see it.so for now it is time to strip it to bare bones remove everything off the car that will not be used and GO FOR BROKE! my ultimate goal with the car is build a Foose,Trepanier,ring bros. quality build built in my home garage with just a handful of friends and low buck tools doing 95% of the work in one place including a garage paint job in all. My son and co worker Bobby willard are going to do a youtube video documentation of the whole thing so please follow us along to watch us either live the dream or fall on my face hard!:D

[E.rodz]

I thought I figured out how to imbed youtube videos but apparently I can't figure it out I clicked on the video clip icon then copied the youtube http code pasted it in between the brackets and the screen just turns white what am I doing wrong?
here is the link to the intro to our build please let me know what you think and any tips or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!!! http://youtu.be/Dw2WzxSGAdo

[waynieZ]

I'll be watching this one Eric. Keep us in the loop.

[E.rodz]

I'll be watching this one Eric. Keep us in the loop.

Thanks buddy hope everything has been going well for you!! stay tuned for more chevelle madness.

[E.rodz]

I bought this car about 6 years ago sold the big block to make room for new tech and put it in the back yard now its time to make this thing into something really cool. this is the most rust free car I have ever seen I almost hate to cut it up but I can't help it it is just in my nature so every thing on the car has to go it is all going on ebay shortly so if anyone needs anything coming off the car please let me know. anyway check out the lack of progress!
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMAG2061.jpg
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oh yea I love the smell of mice pee there was frickin mice living everywhere.

[214Chevy]

There you go Eric. Fixed your video for you. Now get to work.:lol: :lol:

Dw2WzxSGAdo

[E.rodz]

still in disassembly mode making the opposite of progress.
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EVERYTHING IN THIS PICTURE WILL BE FOR SALE ALL SUSPENSIONS PIECES SANDBLASTED ,PRIMED AND PAINTED WITH NEW MOOG BUSHINGS. if you need them let me know.

[E.rodz]

well we made another video of the disassembly of the chevelle please let me know what you think! Ok this is really getting frustrating what the hell am I doing wrong here I click on the video clip icon the youtube brackets come up I spread the brackets apart the copy and paste the http code between the brackets but can't get the video to embed!!:( any help would be great

http://youtu.be/zlngRLQqnCo

[waynieZ]

Eric I only see a white square??

[INTMD8]

Looks like a really nice car! My 70 Malibu had a gold interior also and I loved it.

[E.rodz]

Eric I only see a white square?? agh now you see my frustration I can't figure out how to get this to work????

Looks like a really nice car! My 70 Malibu had a gold interior also and I loved it.
If you love the interior you should buy all of it! nothing in the car is going back in. if you need any of the parts let me know.

[E.rodz]

here is a link till I can figure this out or someone can help me figure it out.
http://youtu.be/zlngRLQqnCo
http://youtu.be/zlngRLQqnCo

[INTMD8]

No need for parts, I sold mine.

[FETorino]

Videos?

zlngRLQqnCo&feature

:cheers:

[DOOM]

Keep em coming Eric !!!

[waynieZ]

Eric if you charge by the hour people definitely get their moneys worth if you move that fast all the time. lol Nice video.

[syborg tt]

Pretty cool project. I really like the video idea.

as for the ride height control "Ride Tech" already has a set up like that. I even have an extra set of ride height sensors and harness

[NOPANTS68]

You're making progress! Just because new, shiny stuff isn't being screwed on doesn't mean you're going backwards. You gotta get naked in order to party! Awesome car choice. I'm beyond jealous.

[syborg tt]

You gotta get naked in order to party!

Odd or Funny coming from a guy who's sig is NOPANTS68

thank you for making me laugh

[coolwelder62]

Awesome project.Video's are a great touch.:thumbsup:

[E.rodz]

Videos?



:cheers: Thanks for helping me out with that how do you do it?

Keep em coming Eric !!! Thanks for your interest I am hoping to get on a roll with this thing after the new year so stay tuned in.

Eric if you charge by the hour people definitely get their moneys worth if you move that fast all the time. lol Nice video. LOL. Wayne .looks like the power tour is out of the question this year so we are not going to be able to hook up there.I would like to see your car in person this summer somewhere.

Pretty cool project. I really like the video idea.

as for the ride height control "Ride Tech" already has a set up like that. I even have an extra set of ride height sensors and harness Thanks for the interest and the info I am leaning to accuair but it is still to early to tell yet.

You're making progress! Just because new, shiny stuff isn't being screwed on doesn't mean you're going backwards. You gotta get naked in order to party! Awesome car choice. I'm beyond jealous.
LOL. I like the idea of a party naked idea. hope you can follow this one along to see the transformation.
Odd or Funny coming from a guy who's sig is NOPANTS68 lol. I agree

thank you for making me laugh

Awesome project.Video's are a great touch.:thumbsup:

Thanks buddy I am hoping to continue with the videos for the whole build but it is taking alot longer than I had antisapated.! stay tuned for more chevelle madness!

[Wissing72]

watching this as well. Nice car to start with! looking forward to seeing progress.

[FETorino]

Thanks for helping me out with that how do you do it?



:_paranoid Magic :_paranoid

Sometimes you gotta go backwards before you can move forward. Nice progress.

Good to see someone building a bigger car than mine :D

Shot you a pm

:cheers:

[E.rodz]

watching this as well. Nice car to start with! looking forward to seeing progress. Thanks for the interest hope to really get on a roll soon so stay tuned.

:_paranoid Magic :_paranoid

Sometimes you gotta go backwards before you can move forward. Nice progress.

Good to see someone building a bigger car than mine :D

Shot you a pm

:cheers: Thanks for your help still learning new tricks eveyday. ps. I love those big fords keep up the great work!

[E.rodz]

where does the time go? it has been a interesting month to say the least. my wife was rushed to the hospital with a possible heart attack and that just scares the pants right off ya! after every test know to man we still don't know what happened but she appears to be getting better slowly can't wait for all these bills to come in! still been chipping away at the disassembly of the car boxing everything up to recoupe some of the parts money needed if anyone needs chevelle parts please let me know they are all going on ebay soon. Here is a little update of where we are now.
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well this is pretty much all that is going to be used just the shell and most of the frame. now its time to start mocking it up and making forward progress.!!!

[E.rodz]

Finally mock up begins now is when the story should start getting good hoping to start making forward progress this year.:thumbsup: http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMAG2152.jpghttp://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMAG2150.jpghttp://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMAG2154.jpg

[Che70velle]

Oh yeah!!! I likey!!!:hail:

[tigerchevelle]

X2!i see the car was red before?

[E.rodz]

Oh yeah!!! I likey!!!:hail:
Thanks hope to really start making some forward progress so stay tuned!
X2!i see the car was red before?
Nope the car was never red this is the factory primer the bottom of the car is the same way red oxide primer.

[Wissing72]

Nope the car was never red this is the factory primer the bottom of the car is the same way red oxide primer.

Its so cool when you see that primer and know that the elements havent tore through it.:thumbsup: Mine was the same way. (Mine was also originally gold as well) I like the intake too. Looking good so far Eric:thumbsup:

[E.rodz]

Its so cool when you see that primer and know that the elements havent tore through it.:thumbsup: Mine was the same way. (Mine was also originally gold as well) I like the intake too. Looking good so far Eric:thumbsup:

I agree this is the most rust free car I have ever worked on wow what a difference to be able to take a car apart without a torch and a grinder! have a couple more updates just trying to get some ebay stuff done.

[E.rodz]

been kicking it on the drive accesories trying to figure out where everything is going to work the best ended up going with a f body balancer and power steering pump,truck alt. because I had one now just waiting on a couple of idler pulleys and a couple more finishing touches and we can get the motor located.
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[waynieZ]

Nice work Eric, it looks like you have it figured out.

[E.rodz]

Nice work Eric, it looks like you have it figured out.LOL, Wayne I am not really sure that I will ever figure it out. According to my wife I will never figure it out! it feels really good to be able to go out and work in the shop and go make some progress instead of going backward! but I am sure there is more of that to come.

[E.rodz]

Made another video please check it out and let me know what you think! good or bad don't be afraid to tell me what could we do better?????

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[E.rodz]

trying to figure out what calipers to use 1988 corvette or brembo 4 piston.
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[syborg tt]

Really there is no choice - I would go back to Drum Brakes they look so cool

ok Just kidding - Bremboooooooooo

[E.rodz]

Really there is no choice - I would go back to Drum Brakes they look so cool

ok Just kidding - Bremboooooooooo
Thanks for the input Marty I hope to see you out with your car this summer or fall stay tuned in for more chevelle madness.

[E.rodz]

Ok so I have been lacking some new post sorry just been super busy. So here is were we ended up on the brakes fabricated some new brackets to mount the ctsv calipers to the fat man dropped spindles this was done old school lay out with a compass and protractor cut out with a plasma freehand and ground with a die grinder and a 4" grinder no fancy cnc. stuff here. the rotors were supplied by R1CONCEPTS they redrilled the bolt pattern for me as well 14" rotors do look dam sexy!http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMAG2221.jpg
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[Che70velle]

Nice job Eric. Keep us updated.:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Nice fab skills on those brackets Eric. Top notch right there!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Sweet!

[Ralphlovs72chev]

Looking good. 70's are one of my favorite muscle cars. Looks like your going to need longer bolts for those spindels and brakets....

[E.rodz]

Nice job Eric. Keep us updated.:thumbsup: Thanks for the interest should be on a roll soon so stay tuned in.

Nice fab skills on those brackets Eric. Top notch right there!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Thanks for the interest and the kind words not sure about the top notch but hopfully they will work.lol.
Sweet! Thanks Wayne hope your car is on the road this summer!

Looking good. 70's are one of my favorite muscle cars. Looks like your going to need longer bolts for those spindels and brakets....

Thanks for taking intrest and your right about the bolts they all are just temp. to easily put it on and off tell I was happy with it then they will be replaced with locking harware. stay tuned for more chevelle madness.

[214Chevy]

Thanks for the interest and the kind words not sure about the top notch but hopfully they will work.lol.


Eric, to me they are top notch. Trust and believe, something doesn't have to be built by some high dollar, big name shop to be top notch. This is your baby that you are building with your own hands and putting your touch on it. That's not something many of us can say. I wished I could only a fourth of some of the stuff some you guys can do. Keep up the good work. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[E.rodz]

Eric, to me they are top notch. Trust and believe, something doesn't have to be built by some high dollar, big name shop to be top notch. This is your baby that you are building with your own hands and putting your touch on it. That's not something many of us can say. I wished I could only a fourth of some of the stuff some you guys can do. Keep up the good work. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks for the kind words and I can say that it is going to start getting alot better soon starting to get rolling with the build so stay tuned in for more chevelle madness.

[E.rodz]

next on the list is getting the motor and transmission to fit and get the firewall looking like it should.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMAG2252.jpg
notice anything wrong with this picture?http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMAG2256.jpg

[Jon69RagTop]

I believe you'll be addressing your motor mounts soon.

[E.rodz]

I believe you'll be addressing your motor mounts soon.

you got that right hole filling and welding galore! ah what could be better.

[E.rodz]

the whole idea was to fill extra holes NOT make more :sieg: http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMAG2291_zpsd0c34880.jpg
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[E.rodz]

I really don't know how time can go by so fast ,but it does and here we are in the middle of feb. and still not even done with the motor mock up started fabbing some shock mounts out of a old electrical pannel dug out of a dumpster 11 gauge steel is like gold bars to me lets cut it up and make something cool out of it.
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trying out some dimple dies!

[Jay Hilliard]

Awesome job Eric. Its great your son is getting involved as well. My oldest son is 12 today and past 6 months he has started to get more interested in working on cars. Its a great way for father and son(s) to spend time together.

Looking forward to seeing more progress. :popcorn2:

[E.rodz]

Awesome job Eric. Its great your son is getting involved as well. My oldest son is 12 today and past 6 months he has started to get more interested in working on cars. Its a great way for father and son(s) to spend time together.

Looking forward to seeing more progress. :popcorn2:

Thanks for the interest and I hope your son gets into it as well because this is the best I have found so far in life is spending quality time with my kids! my boy just turned 13 and he really is not that into cars but likes to build things in the shop, when he comes up with something I try to just drop everything and help him build and create,he thinks all dads are like this and this is normal.lol just made another video with me and him doing some airbrushing. I will post up a link soon.

[E.rodz]

well finally got some work done on the car attempting to get the shock mounts done.


ANY GUESSES ON WHAT THE SHOCKS ARE FROM?????????????
there factory shocks from ?

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[214Chevy]

.... there factory shocks from ?

A C5/C6 Corvette.

[Ron in SoCal]

A C5/C6 Corvette.

:lol: :poke:

[E.rodz]

A C5/C6 Corvette.lol I believe you have one of those and they don't look like that lol.

:lol: :poke:
lol.

[E.rodz]

made a new video with my boy on the shop walls and doors check it out and let me know what you think. and and now back to your reg. program
WriG8ou8670

[214Chevy]

:lol: :poke:

lol I believe you have one of those and they don't look like that lol.


lol.

I was being funny and forgot to put "LOL" behind my post. I said "C5/C6" because that's what 90% of all builds get now. Even some Ford and Mopar guys use Corvette stuff on their frames.

[E.rodz]

finaly got a couple hrs. to get some work done on the car still lots of planning going on more cutting and welding.shock mounts mocked up hoping to get the rest of the front suspension done this week then take the body off.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMAG2359_zps265e20e6.jpg
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ANY MORE GUESSES ON WHAT THESE SHOCKS ARE OFF OF?

[Che70velle]

Eric, no idea on what they came from. In the last pic you have posted, it looks as though your compression travel is gonna be short. In this picture, is the suspension mocked up at ride height? Nice fab work you have going on there!

[E.rodz]

Eric, no idea on what they came from. In the last pic you have posted, it looks as though your compression travel is gonna be short. In this picture, is the suspension mocked up at ride height? Nice fab work you have going on there!

lol. the suspension in the last pic. is just hanging there with no bags in it. working on the bag mounts and the A arms this week the travel is perfect shocks come 1/4" away from bottoming when suspensionis fully compressed.

[E.rodz]

work has been a bit on the slow side way to many distractions . but still chipping away a little at a time still working on getting the front end done made a video time lapse of the build in the last couple months. please let me know what you think!

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[E.rodz]

looks like more hole cutting! I thought the idea was to fill the holes not make more . oh well looks like I was never to good at following rules.lol.
http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMAG2399_zps475ee847.jpg
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looking to finish the front suspension this week wish me luck I really could use some. life has not been so good lately

[214Chevy]

Uhh...Eric, you still didn't tell us what the shocks came from mister! :headscratch:

[Che70velle]

Yup. Fess up. Year, make, and model, please.:hello:

[HEEP]

E-Rod
I'm liking what you are doing on the suspension. Totally different than anything else. Keep up the updates.
As for the shocks, they kind of look like something off a Jeep. Aftermarket of course.

HEEP

[E.rodz]

Uhh...Eric, you still didn't tell us what the shocks came from mister! :headscratch: ok this picture should give ya a hint or give it away.

Yup. Fess up. Year, make, and model, please.:hello: this pict. should give it away

E-Rod
I'm liking what you are doing on the suspension. Totally different than anything else. Keep up the updates.
As for the shocks, they kind of look like something off a Jeep. Aftermarket of course.

HEEP not aftermarket well they could be but they came factory on this.


http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/IMAG2364_zpsa3da0402.jpg


Bet you did not see this coming they are off my snowmobile.lol. not kidding just had them revalved we will see how this works

[Che70velle]

Eric my man, I definitely did not see that one coming. You know, it's not cool to steal from one toy, for the benefit of another. That's wrong, just wrong! :poke:

[214Chevy]

Bet you did not see this coming ......

You sly dog...you!! :RunninDog: :RunninDog: If my life depended on it I would have never guessed that.

[E.rodz]

Eric my man, I definitely did not see that one coming. You know, it's not cool to steal from one toy, for the benefit of another. That's wrong, just wrong! :poke:
lol. I did not even have to I just bought another set that I had intended on putting these on my sled but they ended up on my car insted.

You sly dog...you!! :RunninDog: :RunninDog: If my life depended on it I would have never guessed that.

Marcus your car is looking great hope to see it together soon.

[E.rodz]

still chipping away a little at a time. Life has really sucked latley have not really had much free time the body is coming off this week and the rear suspension is next.

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[syborg tt]

Eric my man, I definitely did not see that one coming. You know, it's not cool to steal from one toy, for the benefit of another. That's wrong, just wrong! :poke:

Are you sure these shocks are going to work for this application ?

[daemon2]

Are you sure these shocks are going to work for this application ?
An average snow machine weighs about 500 lbs total - wet.
I agree there may be some issues with putting these on a car, this car probably has move than 500lbs per corner without the sheet metal :)

the car is what 3600lbs without bodies in it? I see that the air bag bares the weight but the ability of a shock absorber to do its job depends on the effective area of the working piston. It will be interesting to hear if these can keep up in discharging all that thermal energy.

Are those Walker Evans RMK Dragon air filled?

[E.rodz]

Are you sure these shocks are going to work for this application ? Marty I did do some research on this before and really thought about it and the valving in the shocks is completly tunable for the difference in weight. this makes such a huge difference on my sled getting the dampening dialed in it is just incredible how big of a difference a couple of clicks makes so after talking to my shock guy for building snowmobile shocks he custom makes all kinds of shocks and assured me I was not crazy he revalved them to care of my concerns I am confident they will work but I am not afraid to fail if they don't I am going to run the same in the rear.

An average snow machine weighs about 500 lbs total - wet.
I agree there may be some issues with putting these on a car, this car probably has move than 500lbs per corner without the sheet metal :)

the car is what 3600lbs without bodies in it? I see that the air bag bares the weight but the ability of a shock absorber to do its job depends on the effective area of the working piston. It will be interesting to hear if these can keep up in discharging all that thermal energy.

Are those Walker Evans RMK Dragon air filled?
these are off a 2002 pro x no air in these.
Marty I did do some research on this before and really thought about it and the valving in the shocks is completly tunable for the difference in weight. this makes such a huge difference on my sled getting the dampening dialed in it is just incredible how big of a difference a couple of clicks makes so after talking to my shock guy for building snowmobile shocks he custom makes all kinds of shocks and assured me I was not crazy he revalved them to care of my concerns I am confident they will work but I am not afraid to fail if they don't. I am going to run the same in the rear. glad to see your still making progress on your car

[E.rodz]

man there is so many little pieces to this getting it to look molded is taking forever I hope this turns out to be worth the extra effort.
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[E.rodz]

still chipping away a little at a time the front is almost done and I have been ordering up parts for the rear. hope to remove the body later in the week.
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[214Chevy]

Making some waves Eric...looking good!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[E.rodz]

Making some waves Eric...looking good!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks Marcus glad to see you are still making progress. I am hoping to really kick it in the next couple of weeks so stay tuned in.

[E.rodz]

still kicking around more ideas. hoping to really get on a roll in the next couple of weeks.
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looks like we got more trimming to go!

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[E.rodz]

We have been still chipping away a little at a time. The front suspension is almost done so we started on the rear found this ford 9" in the back of the garage and it was almost the same with as the original so we dug it out and started cleaning it up with a wire brush and a 4" grinder.
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look what I found under a bunch of goop!!!!! NICE WELD JOB.LOL!!!


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PULLING THE ORIGINAL 12 BOLT 4:11 GEARED REAR END TO SELL IF ANYONES INTRESTED.

[Sanchez Garage]

coming a long great, subscribed.

[E.rodz]

coming a long great, subscribed.

Thanks for the interest. hope to really kick it in the next couple of weeks so stay tuned!

[E.rodz]

pulled out the rear end it is a 12 bolt posi with 4:11 gears I cleaned it and painted it up. I also sandblasted the drums and sqirted some ceramic high temp paint on them as well. also have new drum hardware and shoes that will go with as well. looking to get $1,100 for it plus shipping if intrested please let me know. I also have a set of rear disks off a 2002 camaro new drilled and slotted rotors that I could fabricate some brackets for to make these work for a couple hundred more.
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[E.rodz]

Well life can play some pretty good tricks sometimes just when you think you have a direction you get kicked in the nuts and you have to pull your self up and go a different way. after a closer look turns out I jumped the gun and got all excited about having one sitting in the back of the garage that was almost the same with and did not check the pinion being centered and this one was off by 4.25 oh FFFF!! :disgusted: Well looks like there is allways option B. good news is sold the 12 bolt to help pay for this.
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Looks like it is time to fabricate some brkts!

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[waynieZ]

Looking good Eric.

[214Chevy]

You're the man Eric. :king: Sweet score on the rear end. I think you'll be more happy with this one myself.

[E.rodz]

Looking good Eric.
Wayne if you think I look good you need to get out more??just kidding. I really want to see your car out this summer!

You're the man Eric. :king: Sweet score on the rear end. I think you'll be more happy with this one myself.

sometimes even if you can do it your self does not mean you should! rear is almost done. now on to the frame mods!

[E.rodz]

moving right along! rear sold and gone new 9" going in for now.

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[Rick D]

moving right along! rear sold and gone new 9" going in for now.

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Looking great Eric, always nice to keep making progress. What did you do to use the CTSV calipers on the rear, did you make your own brackets? Also are you running the same on the front?

[Che70velle]

Looks great Eric. Get that rear in there, so we can see rear ride height! What color is this car gonna be?

[E.rodz]

Looking great Eric, always nice to keep making progress. What did you do to use the CTSV calipers on the rear, did you make your own brackets? Also are you running the same on the front? yes the last page of the build thread shows the brackets for the front. the calipers are different the fronts are quite a bit bigger the rotors are 14" front and rear though.hope this helps.

Looks great Eric. Get that rear in there, so we can see rear ride height! What color is this car gonna be?

it might be a little while I am in the process of doing some updates to my 63 belair and designing a new rear clip for this chassis.but still chipping away a little at a time.stay tuned in for more.

[E.rodz]

ok here we go again it has been awhile since I have had any time to roll on the chevelle the belair took up the summer and the corvette part out is taking longer than planned,however it looks like it is time to jump back to the chevelle.
:plans for this winter are:
: remove body from frame
: install HPI. customs frame kit mod rear frame to accept 345 tires
:fabricate new gas tank
:design and fab up new fuel system
:finish up rear brakes and air ride system.
I should prob. stop now.lol.

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[syborg tt]

just keep building it and have fun.

2nd chance will evolve every 6 months to keep it fresh. It's cheaper then building another car.


I should prob. stop now.lol.

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[E.rodz]

just keep building it and have fun.

2nd chance will evolve every 6 months to keep it fresh. It's cheaper then building another car.

Thanks Marty your car looks great and I hope you get out and use this one and your bike that you bring with you.! . :hitaxeonthehead: hey wait a minute your being sarcastic because I am building another car.lol this might be why I named it go for broke! LOL. :G-Dub: The be lair is going to be my daily driver and the chevelle is going through all the stages of custom and creativity tell it is done.

[E.rodz]

is it just me or do these just look awesome or what? I can't even begin to describe how stoked I am to get back to the chevelle! Did not plan on buying and completely parting out a corvette and one holiday celebration after another! finally it is time to really get on a roll I have been picking up parts for a while and my goal is to get some turbo fab. done then pull the body to modify the frame with a HPI. frame kit and lots more!
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[waynieZ]

Its Going to be slick!

[E.rodz]

Its Going to be slick!

Thanks Wayne I hope your car is going to be out this coming summer! I am going to work on this car all winter long and really start making progress now!

[E.rodz]

who hoo. finally got some time this weekend to get some work done on the chevelle fabricated some turbo holding devices to get a feel for were the turbo's are going to sit this should be pretty close to where they are going to be kicking the idea around about using some stainless works turbo headers and just fab. from there any thoughts on this??????

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[Royalworks]

I love watching this project grow!! Looks great guys.

[E.rodz]

I love watching this project grow!! Looks great guys.

Thanks for the interest I hope to really get jamming on the car for the rest of the winter so stay tuned in for more cool stuff coming up soon!

[E.rodz]

well we set the car down on the ground for one last measurement session before pulling the body off.next on the list is to do some more frame mods. and turbo piping!
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[E.rodz]

man do we have some cool stuff coming up been super busy collecting parts to get rolling on this build.decided to order some Stainless works headers to speed up the turbo piping time. man they make some nice stuff! was planning on making my own but time is a huge thing and they already had some that look like they will work perfect! super people to work with and really fast shipping .
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[streetbird]

pretty nice job on the turbos manifolds

[E.rodz]

pretty nice job on the turbos manifolds

Stainless works built the headers and that is my head start. now its time to fab the rest myself. lots more to come on this topic!

[syborg tt]

there you go - you've lost your mind again and i think it's awesome.

Twin Turbo is very cool

[E.rodz]

there you go - you've lost your mind again and i think it's awesome.

Twin Turbo is very cool

LOL. I hope to really find my mind someday! WTF. was I thinking oh I have an idea lets build not just one but 2 twin turbo cars at the same time! pretty sure the name [GO FOR BROKE] name was very appropriate ! Hope to really get on a roll in the next couple weeks though.

[E.rodz]

Making alot of progress or anti progress lately going like hell on mock up and putting stuff together and then taking it apart again. picking up parts still lots more to come on this one.
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finished up the rear end jig and could not be happier wih the way it turned out.
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[214Chevy]

Progress is looking real good Eric. I'm loving the twins. That thing is gonna :Tomcat:

[E.rodz]

Progress is looking real good Eric. I'm loving the twins. That thing is gonna :Tomcat:

Thanks Marcus hope your on a roll with yours as well lots more coming up things should really be changing soon.

[waynieZ]

Looking good Eric.

[E.rodz]

Looking good Eric.

thanks Wayne I hope thing start coming together for your ride as well.

[E.rodz]

It has been kind of nuts lately but still attempting to make progress and maybe even forward! send the frame out for sandblasting to a friend of mines shop called Crazy Talk Customs. so a couple of weeks ago the car looked almost complete and now just a shell and some frame rails.

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picked up a 6.0 motor to go through and hopefully it is going to be used for this car?
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[E.rodz]

ok I think that is enough going backwards and time to go forward for a while. I think my next step is going to install the the HPI. customs frame kit and stiffen this thing up a little bit. oh and there may or may not have some other plans cooking for the frame as well.
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[E.rodz]

we have been making some forward progress lately. installed the Hpi customs frame kit with some of my own details added to it. looks like still more modifications to come.

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[syborg tt]

that is a nice looking kit.

[waynieZ]

Looks great.

[1965_SS]

Nice looking frame kit from HPI. I emailed them months ago for price and info and they never emailed me back.
Do you have any plans to narrow up the rear, with a kit like ABC Performance?

[E.rodz]

that is a nice looking kit.

Looks great.

Nice looking frame kit from HPI. I emailed them months ago for price and info and they never emailed me back.
Do you have any plans to narrow up the rear, with a kit like ABC Performance?

JUST WANT TO CLEAR THIS UP. THE HPI. CUSTOMS FRAME KIT IS HIGHLY MODIFIED THIS IS NOT THE WAY IT COMES..

Just want to make sure no one orders one and thinks it will look like this! I bought the kit to give me a head start knowing I would have to modify it to make it work for me. still lots more to come on this!
this is what the kit started out looking like.

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[E.rodz]

Wow I actually feel like we moved forward and getting the Belair out of storage early and being able to drive it to the auto show was a side track for sure, hoping to get focused and keep rolling so I stayed out all night to figure out the exhaust system. I think it payed off and this is what direction we are going now.
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[E.rodz]

making a little progress with the exhaust and starting to remember how to tig weld thin stainless again. still along way to go to feel comfortable in all postions but making progress.still working on the frame mods and attempting to learn Cad.design on solidworks to make more parts and it is like learning a diffrent langauge to me. still trying to learn something new every day. Somedays it just seams to be what NOT to do!lol.
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[1965_SS]

Looks real nice!
I know ProE (that's all I do all day) but don't know how to weld.

[waynieZ]

Eric as always nice work. When I saw the exhaust hanger on the frame I was wondering if you were going to put a drive shaft loop in there.

[E.rodz]

Looks real nice!
I know ProE (that's all I do all day) but don't know how to weld.
i have the opposite problem i can weld good and am super slow and confused at this soild works thing!
Eric as always nice work. When I saw the exhaust hanger on the frame I was wondering if you were going to put a drive shaft loop in there.
still not done with the design and final details yet but getting it worked out one piece at a time.so hopefully in the next couple of weeks it will take shape.

[E.rodz]

making some progress!!!! I think I have strayed away from my original goal of getting this done in 6 months has gone by the wayside and I just am going to focus on just building something kick ass instead of just nice. At least that is my new plan anyways!
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[214Chevy]

Lookin good there Eric.

[E.rodz]

Lookin good there Eric.

Thanks Marcus I hope your car is starting to come together as well!

[E.rodz]

Making some progress lately it has been a 3 steps forward and only 1 step back so the majiority of progress has been forward. still a long ways to go. learning solid works has been a whole new experience for me I just hope I can get more efficient at it!

tranny crossmember almost done!
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now on to the turbo piping and the rest of the exhaust!

[E.rodz]

making slow progress but still progress none the less. hoping to get the rest of the exhaust system done in the next week and take off the plywood off and start working on the rest of the frame .

It is the hardest thing to attempt to get things looking symmetrical as possible when everything is everything is Not even close to being symmetrical. it only took 3 times on each side to finally be content with it. still have alot of welding left to go.
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looks like everything up to the motor is all welded up but not done welding the turbo pipes yet.
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[214Chevy]

Frame is looking good Eric. Are the braces for the frame enclosed? Looks like you put triangular plates in between the bracing. Nice touch......:thumbsup:

[Che70velle]

Great looking work as usual, Eric. Did you decide on a color for this car yet?

[syborg tt]

Nice work

[E.rodz]

Frame is looking good Eric. Are the braces for the frame enclosed? Looks like you put triangular plates in between the bracing. Nice touch......:thumbsup:
yep. I added the triangle tubes and then decided after looking at the bottom of the c5 vette that I parted out for Chevelle money I likes the way the bottom of the car was flat to smooth the air on the bottom of the car so I thought why not. lots more to come on this.
Great looking work as usual, Eric. Did you decide on a color for this car yet? long way from color but kicking some ideas to be finalized.I don't think I will make up my mind until the day I buy the paint.

Nice work

Thanks Marty I hope you are getting some seat time with your car!

[E.rodz]

sorry progress has really been slow. still trying to figure out this 3 d cad. thing . and it has been just been kicking my ass.so it looks like it is time to get back on the chevelle!!

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[syborg tt]

Progress is Progress

[waynieZ]

I'm with Marty!

[E.rodz]

Progress is Progress Marty true true i just get so dissapointed in myself when I feel like things should go faster. hoping to really get rolling in the next couple of months.

I'm with Marty!
Thanks Wyane for the poke but your right it still is progress so I should be happy with were it is. hope to really get rolling soon so check back for more fun.

[E.rodz]

Here is my favorite picture so far me and my son decided to make the car into the coolest bar stool racer ever.LOL.


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[E.rodz]

Talk about getting you ass kicked! between car problems,snowmobile problems,furnace problems,3d cad.learning problems,and crazy busy work schedules there has no time to get back to the Chevelle so finally its time !
I ended up trying to tuck the turbos in far enough to not be able use the stock with radiator so i ordered a northern radiator with the inlets and outlets on the same side and also a drain bung and a steam bung in the radiator already. now is time to make a shroud and do things a little different!http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMG_20150107_225801_zpsxy2qb7jj.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMG_20150107_225801_zpsxy2qb7jj.jpg.html)
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[waynieZ]

Nice!

[Che70velle]

I like it Eric. I've found it's always tough to get things done this time of the year. And I know you guys have a heat wave going out there. Stay at it.

[E.rodz]

Nice! just getting started with the designs in my head lots more coming up on the shroud!

I like it Eric. I've found it's always tough to get things done this time of the year. And I know you guys have a heat wave going out there. Stay at it. you too! looks like your making progress on yours as well!

[E.rodz]

ok so my plan got completely blown out of the water.! lets build a quick cool 70 chevelle and Not do so many crazy mods to it!:mock: :buttkick: .
I guess my brain is not wired right and I just want everything on my cars to be over the top and I am not going to stop tell i get the car the way i want it! I am just going to try to come up with ideas to make this thing awesome! thanks a lot ,Ring Bros,Trapanier,Foose for all of your inspiration! if you guys wold not have made things so awesome we would not have even known that we want that kind of stuff too!

some late night weekend slow progress.
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[E.rodz]

picked up a bender about a year ago and I thing it is time to get this thing together and put it to use!
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also adding a Swag off road gear air over hyd.kit to it hope to get this done in the next week! I just painted everything and now to make a base for it!

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[E.rodz]

well this took longer than expected! but i think it is about time to use this thing!

http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/shop%20tools/IMG_20150201_021644_zpskn0gopom.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/shop%20tools/IMG_20150201_021644_zpskn0gopom.jpg.html)

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[Vince@Meanstreets]

some late night weekend slow progress.
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nice work. I love how the welds look like rivets.....or are those rivets?

[DOOM]

Keep the updates enjoy coming I enjoy this thread!

[dhutton]

That pic of you and your son on the bar stools is awesome...

Don

[E.rodz]

Keep the updates enjoy coming I enjoy this thread! Thanks for the interest just starting to get on a roll so i should be able to update more often

That pic of you and your son on the bar stools is awesome... That is my favorite picture ever! makes me want to make it real !

Don

nice work. I love how the welds look like rivets.
not sure how this was intended? weather its from my shaky out of practice welding or??:poke: lol.lots more rivets to come!

[E.rodz]

anyone looking for a perfect rear frame section going to cut this off and toss it. if you know someone that could use it they can have it.

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[E.rodz]

starting to get back on track hoping to really get on a roll in the next few weeks. started the rear frame section mods.I hope this turns out as cool as it looks in my head!
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[E.rodz]

this going to school a couple nights a week working full time and trying to build a car,um or two at the same time is getting old but i feel that I am making progress just slow progress.started on the rear parts and pieces and I just am on the fence about going to a 3 link and a watts link or moving up the stock mounts on the upper bars and maintaining the fabricated mounts on the rear??
any learned info on these changes would really be helpful.
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[Che70velle]

Eric, I'm using my stock location uppers and lowers out back, although they are adjustable. I'd have loved to go with the watts setup, but refused to allow scope creep to invade the project. I made a gameplan, and stuck to the plan. Although I'm likely going to add a panhard bar later due to tire clearance, as I can't have my rear end moving around. Wish I could help you more.
Oh, is that a receiver hitch?

[E.rodz]

Eric, I'm using my stock location uppers and lowers out back, although they are adjustable. I'd have loved to go with the watts setup, but refused to allow scope creep to invade the project. I made a gameplan, and stuck to the plan. Although I'm likely going to add a panhard bar later due to tire clearance, as I can't have my rear end moving around. Wish I could help you more.
Oh, is that a receiver hitch?
Stupid scope creep!!! and yep that is a receiver hitch should really help pulling the camper.

[HEEP]

Eric,
So what is the reasoning to replace the rear section? Why not just box it?

[E.rodz]

Eric,
So what is the reasoning to replace the rear section? Why not just box it?

one word I am and idiot! oh snap is that is more than one word isn't it? LOL. i just love quality fabrication and I am inspired by so many awesome builders and I just want to make something cool and fuctional as well.! i also want to be able to pull a trailer with the car so we can take it on some family camping trips too! and when i get a vision in my head i have to go through and make it happen however stupid they are!:bang:

[E.rodz]

making progress one weld at a time! getting a chance to refresh my welding skills again. when you don't do this everyday it takes a bit to get comfortable again! and attempting to learn 3 d cad. a couple of nights a week at the same time is a ton of pressure on teaching a old dog new tricks! so the Chevelle has been moving slow but we are still moving forward.!
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[HEEP]

one word I am and idiot! oh snap is that is more than one word isn't it? LOL. i just love quality fabrication and I am inspired by so many awesome builders and I just want to make something cool and fuctional as well.! i also want to be able to pull a trailer with the car so we can take it on some family camping trips too! and when i get a vision in my head i have to go through and make it happen however stupid they are!:bang:

Eric, Far from idiot. This makes perfect sense. The guy I bought my car from pulled a boat with it and the rear cross member was cracked and bent. I have since had that fixed. But if you want to pull your camper with it, then this step is a much better option.
I had a long conversation with Tony at ABC Performance about his rear frame kit before I bought it. He talked about how lightweight the frame is on these cars and how much the work we do puts more strength in them.
Hey, and it's custom. HAHA Keep at it and keep posting.

[E.rodz]

Eric, Far from idiot. This makes perfect sense. The guy I bought my car from pulled a boat with it and the rear cross member was cracked and bent. I have since had that fixed. But if you want to pull your camper with it, then this step is a much better option.
I had a long conversation with Tony at ABC Performance about his rear frame kit before I bought it. He talked about how lightweight the frame is on these cars and how much the work we do puts more strength in them.
Hey, and it's custom. HAHA Keep at it and keep posting.

lol.really I am an idiot you can even ask my wife she will vouch for that for sure! my goal is strength,form and function.now it is time to reinvent the rear suspension design.why? I have no idea??

[E.rodz]

here is the rear section 26 pieces of steel are one! still lots more to come on this!
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[E.rodz]

ok maybe this was a bit much to take on at one time.going to school a couple nights a week and trying to design,the entire rear frame and suspension . i really should stop listening to the voices in my head!:twak:
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[Rick D]

Eric,

At this point why not just build your own frame?? Looks great!!

[E.rodz]

Eric,

At this point why not just build your own frame?? Looks great!!

LOL. i think we are way past this idea.the rest of the frame is 75% done so that would be a huge step back.this might not have been the best way to go about this but i never claimed to be smart.lol.

[E.rodz]

making more progress on the frame section.cut,grind,fit and repeat time and time again until desired fitment works!
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[waynieZ]

Looking good Eric!

[XTRMEASURES]

Two words.....


Great work

[E.rodz]

Looking good Eric! thanks Wayne hope your coming out of the deep freeze and are able to get out and play with your new toys!

Two words.....


Great work
Thanks for the compliment I am just learning as i go so it is going to take a bit of time.

[E.rodz]

well time is just flying by and this project has taking on a life of it's own! why do I continue to make things so complicated.??? this frame design has changed thanks to reading some pages from Ron Sutton and his wisdom of tuning suspension. I decided to do a 3 link and a watts link to make it a bit more adjustable too! I don't know anything I am just making this up as I go!
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[syborg tt]

There is project creep and now we need a new name for the project _ _ _ _ _ redesign

[DavidBoren]

Great ingenuity and fabrication on this build. If all this cool custom work was easy, then everyone would do it, and it wouldn't be cool or custom anymore. Your car will be unique and bad @ss when it's done. Keep it up.

[E.rodz]

There is project creep and now we need a new name for the project _ _ _ _ _ redesignLOL. Marty your are right there it just went from simple mods to all out custom everything! I never claimed to be smart!:lostmarbles:

Great ingenuity and fabrication on this build. If all this cool custom work was easy, then everyone would do it, and it wouldn't be cool or custom anymore. Your car will be unique and bad @ss when it's done. Keep it up.
Thanks for the kind words .I hope your right and all this effort will be worth it in the long run!

[E.rodz]

making progress! not fast progress but still making progress non the less..um well sometimes anyways, going backwards is sometimes a part of the game too!

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[syborg tt]

Great update !!!

[Che70velle]

Looking great Eric!
You should be able to fit some serious rubber under the rear of that car.

[E.rodz]

Great update !!! thanks Marty! it has been a bumpy road but i feel all in all we are making progress and learning a ton in the process.!

Looking great Eric!
You should be able to fit some serious rubber under the rear of that car.
I hope your right! looking for room to stuff the 335 20's under the wheel wells. there was definitely easier ways to do this ! i never claimed to be smart though!

[E.rodz]

This is a small example of how stupid I can be at times! this pict. is from a couple of years ago pulled a ford 9" out from behind the garage and cut all the brackets off to make it fit in the chevelle chassis after more fitting found out the pinion was offset 2" so it was not going to work! ended up ordering a new rear from Moser with all the brackets welded on to fit s a direct bolt in! sweet right? http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMAG2486_zps53a4b1b4.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMAG2486_zps53a4b1b4.jpg.html)

fast forward to present time. lets cut the brackets off the rear to make a custom 3 link and lets make a custom frame as long as were at it!:hairpullout:
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[WSSix]

That's a good looking frame, Eric. Good luck moving forward!

[E.rodz]

That's a good looking frame, Eric. Good luck moving forward!

thank you i hope to get it back on the ground soon! so stay tuned for the results they could go either way?

[E.rodz]

made some progress on the chassis not a ton but a huge milestone for me is getting the chassis back together as one piece again! also fabbed up some new link bar mounts and a friend of mine is making some new link bars for me should get back it back on the ground soon!
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[E.rodz]

progress has been slow but still moving forward.so many more details to come!

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THE ORIGINAL FRAME SECTION WOULD HELP ANYONE FIX THERE FRAME FREE IF SOMEONE NEEDS IT!
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[67Steven]

progress has been slow but still moving forward.so many more details to come!

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THE ORIGINAL FRAME SECTION WOULD HELP ANYONE FIX THERE FRAME FREE IF SOMEONE NEEDS IT!


My son would love that to fix his bent rear frame rail, but shipping would kill it!

Nice build, we love the fab work!

[syborg tt]

I dig this picture and want to know how you did it.

As for shipping the rear section. If you need just the rails it won't be that bad.

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[waynieZ]

Looking good Eric. I like the picture too.

[E.rodz]

My son would love that to fix his bent rear frame rail, but shipping would kill it!

Nice build, we love the fab work! i could cut one rail off and make it a easily shipable item if needed. let me know . thanks for the compliments.

I dig this picture and want to know how you did it. my son pulled it into photoshop and did some magic to it! thought this would be a cool looking blue print looking thing plan on printing it then making all the projected changes in pencil.

As for shipping the rear section. If you need just the rails it won't be that bad.



[QUOTE=waynieZ;605453]Looking good Eric. I like the picture too.

Thanks Wayne i hope your car is on the road soon! I called shotgun years ago and I want my ride! lol.

[waynieZ]

Your ON!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

thats some awesome work. you have a talented boy there too.



shipping would not be bad. just wrap the cut ends with cardboard and shipping tape then tape to lable to one of them. UPS will take it like that.

[E.rodz]

thats some awesome work. you have a talented boy there too.



shipping would not be bad. just wrap the cut ends with cardboard and shipping tape then tape to lable to one of them. UPS will take it like that.

Thanks for the kind words i hope I continue to learn and grow as I go. tons more to come.

[E.rodz]

looks like i could not wait to get the rest of the frame fabrication done before we cut it off the jig I just had to see what it will look like on the ground! I really wanted to get this done before having to get back to the Belair to get it ready for the power tour! well with any luck anyways !
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[E.rodz]

oh how time fly's! thought i would be completely done with the Chevelle already and have not even touched it this whole summer! picked up this awesome machine that will help me make more parts for life so between ripping this whole thing apart and painting/airbrush work,work on the Belair, house work and getting the kids first car on the road there has been no Chevelle time.but all that will change for the winter the machine is almost ready to fire up! i so can't wait to use this thing! but after going to Ron Sutton's workshop i learned so much that some of what i already did is going to be changed !super excited to get back to this one!
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[syborg tt]

Looks freaking Awesome !!!!

[Spiffav8]

Looks freaking Awesome !!!!

I'll second that!

[WSSix]

I really like the design of the shop walls and doors. That whole theme just works. Good job Eric!

[E.rodz]

Looks freaking Awesome !!!!
thanks Marty hope to use it soon!
I'll second that!
Thanks for the compliment. i never in a million years would have dreamed about owning one of these!
I really like the design of the shop walls and doors. That whole theme just works. Good job Eric! just a few more details to make the whole thing come together! at least that is what i said years ago.lol. sure does take time away from building cars though!

[johnnysuede23]

Looking good man!

[E.rodz]

Looking good man!

Thanks for the compliment hoping to get back on this soon!

[E.rodz]

started a new project to help me cut the Chevelle frame apart to make some more modifications! probably would have better to plan this out better in the first place! should have it up on the rack in a couple of weeks.
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[GrabberGT]

Even the rack looks like a work of art. Did you make that as well?

[E.rodz]

Even the rack looks like a work of art. Did you make that as well?
lol. it was originally a conveyor that was close to the size that would work for me but had to be completely cut apart to re configure it the way i needed it to be.i have had this in my head for years now and just did not have the extra cash or the time to make this happen sometimes things just line up and you change gears to make the plan come together. lots more coming up on this one!

[E.rodz]

made a little more progress or anti progress depending on how you look at it???

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[E.rodz]

after taking wayyyyyyy longer than it should have finishing the inside of the shop and eqip. it is finally going to jump back on the Chevelle !! after attending Ron Sutton's suspension workshop I am going to try to implement some of suspension ideas I learned and put them to use!

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[214Chevy]

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Ok, I'll ask first. What are these?

[WSSix]

Legs for his frame table

[E.rodz]

Ok, I'll ask first. What are these?
lol. how am i supose to know who is burried in Grants tomb? :lmao: been there done that! i think they are in every picture on the entire page.
Legs for his frame table thanks for clearing this up for me. i don't have the time to keep up on all of the forums.

[E.rodz]

finally! it is time to get some work done on the Chevelle again! fabbed up some pans to trim off the HPI. frame kit to help keep the turbulence down at 200mph. lol. used a manual bead roller with tipping dies then machined a die for punching and counter sinking the mounting holes and used a small manual arbor press.now to figure out how to mount them.

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[rixtrix1]

Always see neat stuff on which ever forum I see you posting. Nice to see you getting the frame table useable and back to work on the Chevelle. I need to find a ready source of cheap metal. Repurposing makes it a lot cheaper, and having the tools makes it easier, too. I'd say you have progressed very well in the years since you started posting. Thanks for sharing as always!

[overlap]

How does the bead roller make the panel recessed in the center without the outside edge being affected ? Is it the placement of the dies top to bottom or how they are machined ? Thanks

[E.rodz]

Always see neat stuff on which ever forum I see you posting. Nice to see you getting the frame table useable and back to work on the Chevelle. I need to find a ready source of cheap metal. Repurposing makes it a lot cheaper, and having the tools makes it easier, too. I'd say you have progressed very well in the years since you started posting. Thanks for sharing as always! thanks for the interest in my projects and i 100% agree recycled is the way to go on so many levels you just have to be looking all the time Not just when you need it. stock pile the material until you get enough rounded up to complete the project. i think i have been side tracked enough in the last couple years now it is time to get back on the Chevelle again!

How does the bead roller make the panel recessed in the center without the outside edge being affected ? Is it the placement of the dies top to bottom or how they are machined ? Thanks
I could attempt to explain this but this would be better here is a link to a great metal shaper showing how this works. i hope this helps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw3_1dngly4

[overlap]

Thanks for the link on bead rolling that helps.

[E.rodz]

Thanks for the link on bead rolling that helps.

no problem. hope that explained it better than i could!

[E.rodz]

got a little more done on the trans mission mount and the driveshaft hoop. so far there is over 40 individual parts and pieces to make this on part up!

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[E.rodz]

made a little more progress on the frame. got slammed by the flu bug and it kicked my azz so bad i am just trying to get back on track again. i wish i would have decided to go this low with it in the first place. but i did not want to cut up the perfect original floor and trunk so i made it fit and now that plan is out the window and i am just going to make everything fit the new frame a chassis mods. don't follow me i have no idea what i am doing!lol. i am just making this up as i go.
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[64mali]

Very cool build. I just read the whole thing and I'm really impressed with your ingenuity. I'm really excited to keep watching this project come together!

[E.rodz]

Very cool build. I just read the whole thing and I'm really impressed with your ingenuity. I'm really excited to keep watching this project come together!

Thanks for the interest in my project , not sure about the ingenuity part but i will take it! lol. right now it feels more like self torture. LOL.

[E.rodz]

Looks like the cuts may have went to deep! hope this is worth the time and effort. hope to lighten it up a ton!

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[Che70velle]

Eric, your car called...it wants it's front clip back!

Ok seriously, what are you up to bro? Don't leave us hanging like this...

[Centerforce]

This has to be one of our favorite build threads to date. The fab work is absolutely incredible! We should have been subscribed 22 pages ago!

[E.rodz]

Eric, your car called...it wants it's front clip back!

Ok seriously, what are you up to bro? Don't leave us hanging like this... your going to stay tuned for this because i have no idea if this was the right choice and could go a couple different directions yet.

This has to be one of our favorite build threads to date. The fab work is absolutely incredible! We should have been subscribed 22 pages ago!
Thank you for the interest in my project.my plan is to run a t56 trans in it and am on the fence about what clutch can handle 1000 whp. and not be to aggressive to drive every day on the street? hoping to get things on a roll soon so stay tuned in for more.

[HEEP]

Scott, I'm with you on this. I got lost on cutting the front. But, as we have seen before in this thread, Eric always comes up with something very interesting and unique.

We've seen the other work he has done. Amazing stuff to say the least.

:popcorn2:

[Centerforce]

your going to stay tuned for this because i have no idea if this was the right choice and could go a couple different directions yet.


Thank you for the interest in my project.my plan is to run a t56 trans in it and am on the fence about what clutch can handle 1000 whp. and not be to aggressive to drive every day on the street? hoping to get things on a roll soon so stay tuned in for more.

Our DYAD sounds like it would be a perfect fit for you! Its a dual-disk with nice light pedal pressure, and can hold over 1300 ft/lbs, so it works perfectly for high-power street cars. We offer it with an aluminum or lightened steel flywheel, and recommend the latter for smooth, stock-like driving around town. If we can answer any questions about it, feel free to send us a quick PM.

[E.rodz]

Our DYAD sounds like it would be a perfect fit for you! Its a dual-disk with nice light pedal pressure, and can hold over 1300 ft/lbs, so it works perfectly for high-power street cars. We offer it with an aluminum or lightened steel flywheel, and recommend the latter for smooth, stock-like driving around town. If we can answer any questions about it, feel free to send us a quick PM.

thanks for the info. i will hit you guys up once i get a little closer.

[E.rodz]

man i have just been getting my azz kicked lately my wife has been in and out of the hospital,funerals,wakes,helping everyone and there brothers with everything,and a billion other things that have been really slowing down progress on the chassis. but still chipping away a little at a time. bought a splined sway bar that i want to be a off the shelf bars and bushings and the frame is wider than my Belair so i decided to make it tuck so i can get as wide of tire as possible. more modifications! i even got my son to help me for a while and learn how to bend a 3/4 thick steel arm to better fit the contures of the frame.and also machined a couple of 3/8 thick pieces for the sway bar on a old school mill.

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[Centerforce]

thanks for the info. i will hit you guys up once i get a little closer.

Great! Feel free to shoot us a PM anytime!

[E.rodz]

wow I guess it has been a while since I updated this thread life has just kicked the crap out of me again for the last few years and I feel like every time I get back up someone is there with a hammer to knock me back down again! I am hoping that I can get back on a roll and get the chassis done soon. here is where it is at now.

second try on the sway bar mods to get it to tuck in.

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[syborg tt]

Glad your back on it and yes sometimes life wins and you just have to put stuff on hold.

[E.rodz]

Glad your back on it and yes sometimes life wins and you just have to put stuff on hold.
I know you know that can be true Marty! hope everything is good with you too!
I hope to really get rolling again and make progress for a change!

[E.rodz]

my new plan is to move the motor back another 2 to 3 inches, move the front suspension and crossmember up, design and fabricate a torque arm rear suspension with a watts link and get the motor mounts back on again!

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[E.rodz]

progress has ben slow but steady ! things just have taking way to long to get here because of me being my worst enemy looking at every other chevelle and getting it to the ride height that the car needs to be at is way harder than I had thought that is was . I have been cringing on cutting the floors up on the only rust free car that I have ever had and it in not worth saving the floors and patching it everywhere I am just taking them out whole and making new ones instead so anyone looking for a perfect floor, trunk and wheelwells let me know shoot me an offer because they are coming out soon!

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[ScotI]

How much are you Z'ing the front frame section?

[HEEP]

Erik, amazed at what you are doing. Can't wait to see how this portion of the frame turns out.

As for the floors, if no one takes you up on them, I would be interested in a small section underneath the passenger rear seat. Got a little rust I would like to fix. Just don't need the whole section.

[E.rodz]

How much are you Z'ing the front frame section? 1.750 is were it ended up hope it helps get this down to the ground without hitting the front crossmember!

Erik, amazed at what you are doing. Can't wait to see how this portion of the frame turns out.

As for the floors, if no one takes you up on them, I would be interested in a small section underneath the passenger rear seat. Got a little rust I would like to fix. Just don't need the whole section.
coming along nicely now almost done now. as for the floor I am taking it out in one piece have a couple people in line for it now. keep chipping away with yours as well it is getting there!

[E.rodz]

made some progress on the chevelle tie in after ffingg up the frame jig alignment and spending days getting it back were it should be things are finally coming together literally.! next the steering rack mounting and cutting and chopping .!

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[E.rodz]

Made some progress on the Chevelle chassis frame tie inn's hoping to get the rack and pinion from Ron Sutton race technology http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMG_0098_zps74h6jacc.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMG_0098_zps74h6jacc.jpg.html) http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/erodz/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMG_0099_zpsoh79ngvi.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/1970%20chevelle%20pro%20touring%20build/IMG_0099_zpsoh79ngvi.jpg.html)

[preston]

Looks cool its nice to see a "curvaceously" modified stock frame it definitely takes a lot more thought then just welding up a tube frame (although at the same time I'm not sure there is a big advantage to it either).

Keep on truckin'.

[Grnova]

Wow great build!! and love the Garage theme! kind of looks like steam punk / industrial. Love watching out of the box builds!!

[E.rodz]

Looks cool its nice to see a "curvaceously" modified stock frame it definitely takes a lot more thought then just welding up a tube frame (although at the same time I'm not sure there is a big advantage to it either).

Keep on truckin'. there was a couple of advantages of doing this one was I had already modified the front to make the swaybar tuck and smoothed the frame rails and this was moved up to gain front ground clearance and better suspension geometry at a low ride height.the biggest one for me is I have very limited funds and this was free!

Wow great build!! and love the Garage theme! kind of looks like steam punk / industrial. Love watching out of the box builds!!
Thanks it has been a long time coming I have been working on my shop for 23 years and just recently just started getting to work on a car in it!

[SlowProgress]

There is just so much going on in this photo. It could be a movie set!
Really enjoying the creativity. Finally subscribed to see it to the finish line!


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[E.rodz]

There is just so much going on in this photo. It could be a movie set!
Really enjoying the creativity. Finally subscribed to see it to the finish line!




/QUOTE]

Thanks for the interest hope to really keep on task for a while and get this thing as a roller soon so stay tuned.

[E.rodz]

progress has been slow but steady lately . next problem to overcome is getting the rack mounted which is not an easy task either and really not helping my o.c.d. either! this awkward piece was a bit difficult to hold and get into position however it was achievable. thanks to Ron Sutton engineering for helping me out with this one! with any luck I can get the motor and transmission mounted soon! then on to the rear!

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[E.rodz]

it has been crazy busy in the last couple months and Chevelle has not gotten to much love.but a few things have started to come together. the motor and transmission have been moved back about 3" and had to fabricate all new motor and transmission mounts. also got some design time to make the Ron Sutton watts link quick adjuster to work with this frame and also am in the middle of designing a torque arm for the rear suspension. now it is time to bounce back and forth from this and my Belair with some more upgrades for that.

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[Kcrain]

Any updates on the chevelle?

[E.rodz]

Any updates on the chevelle?

Yep sorry life just got away from me I have been learning 3dcad. Cnc plasma and cnc machining and still finishing my shop and have not gotten as far as I would have liked . However the future is looking good for progress to come!

[Che70velle]

It’s been a little while Eric! Throw up some new pics!

[waynieZ]

Hi Eric, how have you been? Wow I can't wait to see what you do with 3D Cad. I hope you have a good Christmas

Wayne

[E.rodz]

It’s been a little while Eric! Throw up some new pics! . I kinda gave up for a while on photo bucket and had other phone issues but should be back on track soon.

Hi Eric, how have you been? Wow I can't wait to see what you do with 3D Cad. I hope you have a good Christmas

Wayne Hope all is well with you Wayne. It has been crazy nuts busy with hundereds of projects going on at the same time. Still been chipping away on the Chevelle but progress has been slow on that. Should be back on track soon! I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas.

[E.rodz]

Crazy how fast life can go by! The last year has been a blur my youngest son graduated High school this year and the party was in the garage right after I bought another shop out of his motor building machines that I fully restored. I also have been designing a bunch of stuff in 3d cad. And if that were not enough stuff going on I also went in with a partner on a cnc machining center, moved them into a friends shop and got them up and running! Things are getting ready to go big! I am going to give you guys a little sneak peak of what is going on around here with new videos and updates to come shortly.
https://lateral-g.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=7&pictureid=15

[E.rodz]

here is a couple of the machines that i bought and restored one is a Broaching machine made for decking heads and blocks, the other is a valve seat and guide machine. I recently sold both of these machines I bought these and also a valve grinding machine that i traded for a set of cnc ported heads for the Belair. I also bought a huge cuda parts washer that i still need to use a bit more before i sell that too. all of this came at a horrible time right before my sons grad party! i was supposed to be cleaning the garage up not filling it with eqip!
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