70 Chevelle performance project [Archive]

Che70velle

12-27-2012, 07:14 PM

Been on the site for a little while now, and I must say that you guys are a dedicated and talented bunch of enthusiasts.
I'm a 40 year old gearhead, who does electrical contracting out of necessity. It pays the bills. My passion is cars. I'm a performance and technology nerd. If its cutting edge, I'm interested. I've had my hands in a lot of cool stuff. I've built a couple high end builds for show. Both were trucks. The first one I built for myself, and its won just about anything ISCA could throw at it. It's been featured in truckin' and Sport truck magazines. It's won the coveted Boyd Coddington award. 1 of 400 he ever made. Not trying to boast here, just laying some ground work. I'm pretty picky. A perfectionist actually. I do my own work, and I do it right. I've worked with cars since I was a teenager, and its a passion. I've worked around quality people, and I believe that makes all the difference. I worked for an engine builder who did a lot of cup engines, and other types of racing engines. He taught me how to be patient, and why attention to details matters. He also raced asphalt late models, and I worked on his cars. He taught me chassis. Years later, I was able to afford my own asphalt race team, and what I learned from him, engine and chassis wise, was invaluable.
All the while I've been a fan of the 70 Chevelle. I've had many chances to purchase a nice one through the years, but passed. I'm not one to just buy a car from someone, and enjoy it. I have to make it mine. It's a disease. I'm in Georgia, and around here, if its a 70' it's worth more than say a 71' in the same condition. I don't know why. But it's true. So when it came time to begin this project, finding a nice donor car at a reasonable price was impossible. So I found a suitable 71' in my price range, and pulled the trigger. It's a decent car. An Alabama Craigslist find, that had been in the same family since it was new. It will be a 70' clone when I'm done with it. Nothing wrong at all with a 71'. Just not what I wanted.
I'm looking to build a 70' that will handle well, as I will surely go dodge some cones. It must have a decent amount of power, high 400, to low 500 horse, with gobs of torque. The car must stop well, and be above all else, fun to drive. I don't want to use the pro-touring title, but I guess that's the overall look I'm after. I've owned a couple of corvettes, so I'm kind of spoiled with what I'm looking for in a overall package. This will be fun. I have tons of pics to share with you guys, so be patient. This will take a while.

Started with this. Bought it November of 11'
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Che70velle

12-27-2012, 07:25 PM

Another view. Gotta love those wheels. I just realized that my cat is in the first pic, and a partial of my dog in the second pic. That's funny.

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Che70velle

12-27-2012, 07:33 PM

So, the first order of business was getting the car apart, and seeing what I had to start with.

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So I got the shell up on a rotisserie, and quickly saw that I needed floors, and the trunk pan had issues as well.

Che70velle

12-27-2012, 07:41 PM

So I made a quick trip over to Year One, and purchased everything needed to convert my 71' into. 70'. I began with the floors, and made quick work with them.

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I left my tranny tunnel opened, because I knew the t56 would require more room.

Che70velle

12-27-2012, 07:55 PM

Overall the only rust issues I have ran into are the common floors, trunk, and bottom corners of the rear window, which was an easy patch.

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Che70velle

12-27-2012, 08:32 PM

I am not, repeat, am not building a show car. I will drive this car. A lot. Having said that, my paint job will be a quikie. It will be nice, don't get me wrong, but I'm not gonna spend up all of my home equity doing it. I've been there and done that. So I'm gonna spend nearly all of this cars budget on chassis and drivetrain. I considered an aftermarket chassis, but I love fabbing my own stuff. I knew That I wanted a true coilover car, and I had a direction that I wanted to go. I looked at my GM frame and started with measurements, and went from there. After spending a lot of time on my front end, I realized that I could buy the Global West extended travel kit as cheap as I could build one, so that was first in line.

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It's built very well.

Che70velle

12-27-2012, 08:48 PM

The install was really simple...

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Weld the perimeter and a couple of other key areas and your done.

Che70velle

12-27-2012, 09:14 PM

On to the rear end coilover setup. I removed my factory upper spring bucket brackets first. I then installed a crossmember after many measurements were taken. This crossmember was inset into my frame with a holesaw, instead of flush mounting it, on each side for strength.

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I then braced this crossmember to the factory crossmember diagonally.

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214Chevy

12-27-2012, 09:18 PM

Scott, I was waiting for you to start a build thread. :yes: I know this will be sweet. Keep the pics coming. :thumbsup: I'm suscribed.:woot:

67goatman455

12-27-2012, 09:21 PM

Scott, I was waiting for you to start a build thread. :yes: I know this will be sweet. Keep the pics coming. :thumbsup: I'm suscribed.:woot:

same here! There can never be too many GM A-bodys to steal ideas from! :rofl: Looking forward to watching this one!

Che70velle

12-27-2012, 09:25 PM

I had ABC Performance, in Michigan, custom build me some custom boxing plates. They build a lot of boxing plates, but this was the first set they built with lightening holes in them.

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Che70velle

12-27-2012, 09:41 PM

I added another crossmember in front of the axle, that my two tubes that run front to back, tie into. I added trussing off of these tubes, into my new boxing plates.

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dug

12-28-2012, 09:00 AM

damn, looking good! I really wish I had done this to my chevelle. I didn't put a lick of stiffening to it other than a roll cage....:hail:

214Chevy

12-28-2012, 11:02 AM

:hail: :hail: and :wow: :wow:

WSSix

12-28-2012, 02:35 PM

Che70velle

12-28-2012, 03:22 PM

damn, looking good! I really wish I had done this to my chevelle. I didn't put a lick of stiffening to it other than a roll cage....:hail:

Thanks Dug, I am going to try a "big bar, soft spring" setup that used to work well for me when I raced NASCAR late models. I am gonna dodge some cones, and being as how these a-body frames are as flimsy as a fly swatter, I figured I better try something. I might cage this car also, which would really add a lot of stiffness. I'm on the fence with the cage, due to the weight. I've already added more weight than I wanted to.

Che70velle

12-28-2012, 03:24 PM

:hail: :hail: and :wow: :wow:

Thanks man! I love your build. It was one of the first I looked at on this site.:thumbsup:

Che70velle

12-28-2012, 03:30 PM

Welcome to the site. Where in GA are you located? I'm from GA and am trying to move back to the ATL and mountain region. I love it there. I just need to find an engineering job first.

Love what you're doing with the Chevelle. Do you have plans to build the engine or just run with what it has to offer stock?

Thanks! I'm in Dawsonville, about 1 hour north of ATL. As far as my engine goes, I worked with Mast Motorsports to "pick it up a tad". I'll cover more of the engine side a little later. It's a pretty mild LY6.

WSSix

12-28-2012, 05:22 PM

I like Dawsonville. Gorgeous area. I've been through there a few times and loved it. You're not far from AMP. Any plans to visit or have you visited already?

Don't worry about the added weight. Just add more power to bring the power to weight ratio back towards your goal :D

Che70velle

12-29-2012, 08:09 AM

Trey, I am up in the N. western part of the county, just a couple of miles from Amicalola Falls. It is a beautiful place to live, for sure.
Glad you mentioned AMP. I have been, in fact my son, who is 9, is a big fan of exotics, so we go over there to check out the lambos, and ferrari's. Itis quite a place, and I'm amazed they chose this area to build it.
I'm a very weight conscious guy. The cage would place weight high...exactly where I don't need any more with this boat.:lol: We will see.

Che70velle

12-29-2012, 08:24 AM

The chassis in paint.

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WSSix

12-29-2012, 08:25 AM

When I left GA, AMP was still embroiled in legal battles. I had forgotten about it until recently when I heard it was finally built and open. I'm glad it seems to be working out. Road Atlanta is also in a very pretty area of the state. I hope to do some HPDE classes one day at either or both. Maybe even track days on my motorcycle :yes:

I can't wait til I return home.

Che70velle

12-29-2012, 08:48 AM

One small step for man, one giant step for me. Now I can start building my roller! Paint doesn't look too bad for an electrician. I will not spray the body.

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Che70velle

12-29-2012, 09:20 AM

Put my lower motor mounts in place, and front suspension arms on. I did not buy lowers that were designed for coilovers, so I knew all along I'd be modding my lowers. I wasn't sure how far I'd have to go, until I nailed down my ride height. I'm using 7" stroke shocks.

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Che70velle

12-29-2012, 09:29 AM

This is at ride height. As you can see, I had to add 2" to the bottom of my arms, in order to get 2.5" of shock travel, which is about 5" of wheel travel. The modded arm is still above my crossmember at ride height. Should be ok, I hope.
I have always raced on Penske's, but I think I'm gonna give JRI a try.
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Che70velle

12-29-2012, 09:39 AM

I installed all new steering items, and went with the infamous jeep Cherokee box, which is a 12.75:1 ratio, for a mere $75.00. :thumbsup:

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Che70velle

12-29-2012, 09:46 AM

I bolted on some scrubbers. Probably not big enough for a heavy Chevelle, but we will see.

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Che70velle

12-29-2012, 09:49 AM

Rear suspension pics...

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WSSix

12-29-2012, 09:58 AM

Are the rear coil over mounts going to be strong enough? I would think you'd need a double shear mount since the weight of the car is being carried through the mounts now.

I like the silver color.

Che70velle

12-29-2012, 12:15 PM

Are the rear coil over mounts going to be strong enough? I would think you'd need a double shear mount since the weight of the car is being carried through the mounts now.

I like the silver color.

I at this point am not sure. We ran these style mounts on our race cars, which were lighter for sure, but saw very high loads while cornering. I will mod what I have, if so. The silver color is the new silverado bright silver. It will be the body color also. I have never built a vehicle with the chassis/body the same color.

waynieZ

12-29-2012, 05:12 PM

Nice progress, the frame looks great. I like the color.

Che70velle

12-30-2012, 07:03 PM

Thanks Wayne. I hope the chassis works like it looks.
With the chassis out of the way (for now), lets move on to drivetrain.
I got a really good deal on a t56 that had been rebuilt. I came across this unit locally to me. The only snag about this tranny, was that it was a 96' unit. Pre-LS version. I knew I was going to put an LS engine in my car, so replacing the necessary items up front in the tranny was in order. And this was fine by me, because I'm the guy who enjoys this type of stuff. A lot! So I ordered a new input shaft, front cover, and bellhousing. Let the conversion begin!

This is the longer LS style input shaft on the right, compared to the LT-1 style of yesterday...
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The conversion is pretty simple, as long as you have access to some micrometers, and a way to fixture the tranny up in such a way to measure preload on the input shaft. You'll have to press a bearing race into the rear of the new input shaft, as they don't come pre assembled with the race. You'll have to play with a shim set under the race in the front cover, for the bearing you see pictured on the old input shaft. This is where you set your preload. Done.

Che70velle

12-30-2012, 07:16 PM

Out back, I bought a 12 bolt, that just happened to be date coded a 70'. It needed to be totally gone through from absolute end to end, and everything in between. Yea for me, again, as I truly love this type of stuff. So I ordered a big stack of bearings and seals, a 3.73 ring and pinion, and a Eaton posi unit. Even bought a fancy rear end cover. Lol.

Here's the housing after I cleaned it, and checked it for straightness.
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I knocked out all of the races, and began the set up process. Here is most of the new bearings and seals, and the 43 year old 4.10 ring and pinion.
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67goatman455

12-30-2012, 07:35 PM

lookin good! im jealous of all this progress!

Che70velle

12-30-2012, 07:39 PM

For power, after much looking around and researching, I went with an LY6. This is the only regret I have in my build. And I say that only because of the iron block. I don't want or need the extra weight up front. I'm building this car to turn. I will NEVER drag race this car. So the added front weight won't help me at all. I will most likely swap over to an aluminum block in the future. But I'm gonna run hat I have for now. On the plus side, I am a big fan of the VVT engines. Always have been. They are obviously here to stay, so it's a technology we all need to embrace. Anyway, you know the drill. I took my relatively low mile engine apart to inspect, and I'm glad I did. Yuck, what a mess.

Here is a lousy close up pic of the engine, the day I got it to my shop. Pretty average condition.
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Here's a 90k mile piston. Corn gas?
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They all cleaned up nice, and measured well within spec, so I did a simple re-ring, and bearing, with all new gaskets, and ARP head bolts.
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Che70velle

12-30-2012, 08:03 PM

I was blown away with what Mast Motorsports had done with the VVT technology, so after consulting them on a direction, I ordered a cam kit from them. A little better than 500 flywheel horses (although I'm WAY more interested in torque) with a cam kit, long tube headers, intake, and a good tune. That's pretty hard to beat, dollar wise, and plenty of power for me on this build.

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Went through the heads. Installed new springs.
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Bolted on an LS3 intake, and finished it off with a new Holley pan.
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Che70velle

12-30-2012, 08:05 PM

lookin good! im jealous of all this progress!

Thanks man. This has been a work in progress all year long.

Che70velle

12-30-2012, 08:09 PM

Got a really good deal on these from a friend.

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17" billets. No, they are not Forgeline, but for what I payed for them, you would have bought them too.

Che70velle

12-30-2012, 08:11 PM

Rear shot of the rolling stock...

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Che70velle

12-30-2012, 08:24 PM

Bolted the engine and tranny together, with a new TDP stage 3 clutch in between them, and finally set the combo in the chassis. It had been a while since mock up. I think they were glad to see each other again. ;)

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I built my own solid mounts during the mock up process.
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HEEP

12-31-2012, 04:06 AM

WSSix

12-31-2012, 12:49 PM

Che70velle

12-31-2012, 08:10 PM

Just got through reading this whole thread. Awesome job on this. Kind of looks like what I have going on in my garage also. I am just about ready to start my own build thread.
Can I get some info on the cherokee steering box? Direct bolt in? I'm a little behind on the information aspect of my Chevelle.

Can't wait to see more, keep the updates coming.

HEEP

Thanks boss, you should definitely start a build thread. The Jeep Grand Cherokee box is a direct bolt in. Your chevelle steering arm will work. The only difference is the threads in the box where your lines attach. The jeep box is metric thread, and your Chevelle box is SAE. If you are going to make your own AN lines, you can buy AN fittings, and then there is no difference. If you are going to run standard lines, there is a line that is a direct fit, but I'd have to do some research to find it again. Just make sure you get a 98' Grand Cherokee box. Now go start your build thread!:lateral:

Che70velle

12-31-2012, 08:42 PM

Looking good. I'm glad to see you keep the VVT technology. I like the idea of embracing modern tech obviously. Considering these cars are also meant to cruise, going on long trips and saving gas is just icing on the cake.

One advantage to always keep in mind with an iron block LSx engine is that rebuilding or stroking one is cheap since you don't have to worry about resleeving the block. Can you stroke the engine and keep the VVT? That would be cool if you can.

Keep up the good work.

Yes sir, for me VVT is a no brainier. I understand the tech, and its got mad potential. I will drive this car a lot. That's really why I'm going the LS fuel injection route. Fuel economy, and reliability. I have gobs of high end SBC parts in the shop that I could have put together and had a 427 small block that would have gotten at least 5 mpg's. lol!
I hear you loud and clear on the iron block. I can live with it for now. The VVT doesn't know, or care what the stroke is.

Karl Buchka

12-31-2012, 08:55 PM

Nice work so far! Are you running stock engine management?

Che70velle

12-31-2012, 09:13 PM

Nice work so far! Are you running stock engine management?

Thanks! That's up in the air currently. I have the GM stuff, but I am probably not gonna run it. Gonna go with Mast stuff, if I have any money left when I get to that point.

tigerchevelle

01-01-2013, 08:29 PM

Just got through reading this whole thread. Awesome job on this. Kind of looks like what I have going on in my garage also. I am just about ready to start my own build thread.
Can I get some info on the cherokee steering box? Direct bolt in? I'm a little behind on the information aspect of my Chevelle.

Can't wait to see more, keep the updates coming.

HEEP
Sorry for the hijack.heep,i have a 89 12.7:1trans am box in my chevelle and you can use the sae hoses,the metric female threads are close in pitch,you just need the aluminum deals that press into the box so you can use flare fitting hoses.tom lee sells them(lee manufacturing sun valley ca.)also if your running a p style pump,they sometimes suffer from whats referred to as lazy pump syndrome.you might need to modify the poppet valve to increase the pressure/pump flow, its a pretty simple mod.phil

Che70velle

01-25-2013, 07:53 AM

Here's a pic of the all too familiar tranny tunnel mod, before and after.
http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/Che70velle/46484AAB-74D8-462B-A05A-D9151E7C45BA-1745-0000023E4FCD151E_zps985080b6.jpg
http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/Che70velle/F1865CBB-DCBD-41D2-B07C-483788262100-1745-0000023E90B37B1E_zpse50e6b88.jpg
More to come!

214Chevy

01-25-2013, 09:54 AM

Nice progress Scott! :thumbsup: Keep it up.

waynieZ

01-25-2013, 11:13 AM

Good progress, its coming together nice.

Che70velle

01-25-2013, 12:14 PM

Nice progress Scott! :thumbsup: Keep it up.

Thanks man! Did you find the time to go get your chassis?

Che70velle

01-25-2013, 12:15 PM

Good progress, its coming together nice.

Thanks Wayne! I appreciate that!

dug

01-25-2013, 01:21 PM

Thanks Dug, I am going to try a "big bar, soft spring" setup that used to work well for me when I raced NASCAR late models. I am gonna dodge some cones, and being as how these a-body frames are as flimsy as a fly swatter, I figured I better try something. I might cage this car also, which would really add a lot of stiffness. I'm on the fence with the cage, due to the weight. I've already added more weight than I wanted to.

didnt see this before, doh! I like everything else you're doing and progress is definitely happening. Thats great. keep at it.

Che70velle

01-25-2013, 01:28 PM

Thanks Doug! Will do.

214Chevy

01-25-2013, 07:34 PM

Thanks man! Did you find the time to go get your chassis?

Naw, I'm not gonna have time to go get it until the end of February. I've waited this long, so what another 4 weeks, huh?

Che70velle

01-26-2013, 09:07 AM

You're killing me here! I told you on your thread, that I'd pick it up for you...and send you lots of pics!!!!:thankyou:

214Chevy

01-26-2013, 09:18 AM

You're killing me here! I told you on your thread, that I'd pick it up for you...and send you lots of pics!!!!:thankyou:

I'm killing myself shooood!!:guns: I can't wait.

Studio57

02-16-2013, 08:19 AM

Nice job ! i really like the frame desing ! :thumbsup:

214Chevy

04-27-2013, 11:31 PM

Uhhh, excuse me Scott. As you can see from the time right now, about 1:30 in the morning and I'm bored. Then, I thought to myself...isn't it about time for some updates? :lmao: :poke:

Che70velle

04-28-2013, 09:01 AM

I've been working on a truck project all winter for a friend. It payed, and my stuff does not, so I went with his. I'm actually glad he called me. It was a fun transformation. Delivered it to him last week, and now I'm trying to catch up on stuff around the house, but between the rain, and my many priorities, I've been a busy boy. I was getting a game plan together last night on my car, as to begin striping paint, and getting some primer on it. So hopefully I'll get to work on it here in the next few days, and get some pictures up. Thanks for digging this back up and dusting the cobwebs off it! I'll be in Dallas in June, so I'll pm you before then. I'd love to see that car in person!

onefast70elco

04-28-2013, 09:09 AM

Chassis looks awesome man.. Good ideas:thumbsup:

Che70velle

04-28-2013, 09:18 AM

Thank you sir!

Che70velle

04-28-2013, 04:36 PM

Nice job ! i really like the frame desing ! :thumbsup:

Thank you for the compliment! I'm enjoying following your build also.

214Chevy

04-28-2013, 05:27 PM

I've been working on a truck project all winter for a friend. It payed, and my stuff does not, .... I'll be in Dallas in June, so I'll pm you before then. I'd love to see that car in person!

I understand bro. The bills gotta be paid, first and foremost. :G-Dub: Give me shout before you come and we can definately hook up. The wife and I are going to the Bahamas the last week in June though.

1965_SS

04-29-2013, 11:11 AM

Awesome build. Keep the pics coming:thumbsup:

Che70velle

07-21-2013, 08:14 PM

Huge milestone for me. Bodywork is done, and car is sealed. This took me a while. I'll be putting the shell on the chassis, which has been done for a while now, and build the entire car. Check gaps, make sure harness works, in case I need to drill and grommet something, etc. I just want to make sure everything is right before we paint. So basically build car, blow it apart, paint, and rebuild car.
The good news is I've already mocked the car up entirely once, body wise, so my gaps are decent. Believe it or not, I'm on the downhill slide. Bodywork absolutely whipped me. I'm too picky.

Che70velle

07-21-2013, 08:21 PM

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/attachment.php4?attachmentid=40952&stc=1&d=1374463221

gnx7

07-26-2013, 02:05 PM

Incredible progress and ideas on this rad homebuilt Chevelle!

What fuel tank are you going to run? I missed that.

I'm going to incorporate a bunch of your ideas into my project car also.

Che70velle

07-26-2013, 03:57 PM

Incredible progress and ideas on this rad homebuilt Chevelle!

What fuel tank are you going to run? I missed that.

I'm going to incorporate a bunch of your ideas into my project car also.

Thanks man. My fuel system plans are currently a Tanks, Inc pump in my stock tank, with custom baffling. It will be next summer before its done, so plans could easily change before then. I don't like the aftermarket tanks. They hang too low for me. I'm gonna go stock tank either with pump in, or exterior in line.

214Chevy

07-26-2013, 04:13 PM

Scott the body work looks flawless. Any decisions on a color yet?

Che70velle

07-26-2013, 04:45 PM

Scott the body work looks flawless. Any decisions on a color yet?

Thanks Marcus. The car will be the same as the chassis, which is the new silverado bright silver. I forget the actual name that the tech told me, for the shade. For stripes I am going to put just a smidge of black in my mix to make the silver a tad darker. You won't even see the stripes from 50'. Not really a ghost stripe, but just an "almost" stripe LOL.
I'm just thrilled to have an update for you guys. I hope to have the entire car built next week. Hope...

67goatman455

07-26-2013, 06:02 PM

man this isnt fair seeing all this progress on yours! your doing pretty much the same stuff i plan to here soon. lookin good!

HEEP

07-26-2013, 06:03 PM

Looks really good. Amazing progress in short time. I can't bring myself to cut the trans tunnel on mine and your ready to put it back together. I'll keep watching yours and dream about mine.

HEEP

Che70velle

07-26-2013, 08:48 PM

More pics

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/Che70velle/6e95f84e-b135-404a-8536-59aaf6003179_zpsce8ba421.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/Che70velle/media/6e95f84e-b135-404a-8536-59aaf6003179_zpsce8ba421.jpg.html)

I'm planning on body working the tunnel and painting it body color. I will break the carpet at the edge of the tunnel, and leave it exposed. I will place heat retardant material under the tunnel to try and manage temps in the cabin.

Che70velle

07-26-2013, 08:59 PM

Another shot of the shell. The wife caught me laying primer, and took a pic.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/Che70velle/99f19015-d760-4dd0-b5cf-2bfa93e2302b_zpsd0e7c3b8.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/Che70velle/media/99f19015-d760-4dd0-b5cf-2bfa93e2302b_zpsd0e7c3b8.jpg.html)

Che70velle

07-26-2013, 09:02 PM

man this isnt fair seeing all this progress on yours! your doing pretty much the same stuff i plan to here soon. lookin good!

Thanks! :gitrdun:

Che70velle

07-26-2013, 09:06 PM

Looks really good. Amazing progress in short time. I can't bring myself to cut the trans tunnel on mine and your ready to put it back together. I'll keep watching yours and dream about mine.

HEEP

Yours is coming together nicely. Cut the tunnel and get it over with.

214Chevy

07-27-2013, 08:37 AM

... For stripes I am going to put just a smidge of black in my mix to make the silver a tad darker. You won't even see the stripes from 50'. Not really a ghost stripe, but just an "almost" stripe LOL.

Scott, I've thought about doing this myself. Didn't really know how I wanted to do it though, because....like you, I didn't necessarily want ghost stripes, but I wanted them a tad, shade darker than the paint on the car. I didn't know how to go about doing it because I figured I'd have to try 2,000 different colors to get the right shade of darker blue. Can't wait to see how yours turns out.

Che70velle

08-18-2013, 01:17 PM

I re-introduced the body to my chassis. I think that they were glad to see each other again. I was really happy to remove the body from the rotisserie for the final time. Anyone need a rotisserie?

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/Che70velle/image_zpsbef52a99.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/Che70velle/media/image_zpsbef52a99.jpg.html)

Che70velle

08-18-2013, 01:19 PM

Another shot...

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/Che70velle/image_zpsce373445.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/Che70velle/media/image_zpsce373445.jpg.html)

Che70velle

08-18-2013, 01:21 PM

And another...

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/Che70velle/image_zpse096fb21.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/Che70velle/media/image_zpse096fb21.jpg.html)

Che70velle

08-18-2013, 01:23 PM

Rear view...

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/Che70velle/image_zps1f029c6c.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/Che70velle/media/image_zps1f029c6c.jpg.html)

Che70velle

08-18-2013, 01:28 PM

A picture of my seats that I just picked up from a really nice guy over in the PT classifieds. They came out of a Cobalt SS, and are in excellent condish.

Sorry about the fuzzy ipad pics.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/Che70velle/image_zpsa9710cd9.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/Che70velle/media/image_zpsa9710cd9.jpg.html)

WSSix

08-18-2013, 03:26 PM

Looks great, Scott! Congrats on getting the body back on. Are the Cobalt SS seats Recaros? I thought they were. They look good in there regardless.

HEEP

08-18-2013, 03:59 PM

streetbird

08-18-2013, 05:12 PM

love how the frame turn out
Simple and clean

waynieZ

08-18-2013, 06:47 PM

Scott looking great nice work.

214Chevy

08-18-2013, 09:21 PM

Scott, you show off, you. But, it's looking though. No denying that.

Che70velle

08-19-2013, 06:18 PM

Looks great, Scott! Congrats on getting the body back on. Are the Cobalt SS seats Recaros? I thought they were. They look good in there regardless.

Trey, I'm not sure exactly who makes these seats. They do not say Recaro on them anywhere, but they look great, and fit me perfect. Thanks for the compliments. Oh yeah, saw a Bugatti Veyron at AMP, and thought of you. You'd LOVE this place!

Che70velle

08-19-2013, 06:45 PM

Scott, as always, this thing is looking awesome. I am sure the body and chassis is having fun getting to know each other again. It is fun getting them back together.
I just read through again, and see that you used the Holley pan. Would it be possible to get a picture of the how close the linkage gets to the pan when turning to the left?

thanks,
HEEP

Heep, when turning to the left, my linkage misses by a hair. What I did was reverse the tie rod ends. I put the inners on the outside, and the outers on the inside. I did this because of the zerk fittings. The inner zerks aim toward the pan, and the outer zerks aim upward. It's the zerk fittings that hit the pan, and a lot of people fill them full of grease, and then cap them off. By reversing them, I can still grease my tie rods, but it requires turning the wheel a little bit.
I will try to get a pic for you and post it up.

Che70velle

08-19-2013, 06:50 PM

love how the frame turn out
Simple and clean

Thank you sir!

Che70velle

08-19-2013, 06:56 PM

Scott looking great nice work.

Wayne thank you so much!

Che70velle

08-19-2013, 07:01 PM

Scott, you show off, you. But, it's looking though. No denying that.

Marcus, aren't we supposed to show this stuff off? I'm hanging my front end on the car now, to gap and align before paint, so more pics soon!
Thanks for the props, my man.

67goatman455

08-19-2013, 07:36 PM

lookin good and jealous over here as always haha. i'm ready to see goodies start rollin in!

Che70velle

08-19-2013, 07:45 PM

lookin good and jealous over here as always haha. i'm ready to see goodies start rollin in!

Thanks Scott! I finally feel like I'm getting somewhere. Didn't touch the car last winter, so lots goin on this summer, even with record rainfall here in georgia.

WSSix

08-19-2013, 08:02 PM

Trey, I'm not sure exactly who makes these seats. They do not say Recaro on them anywhere, but they look great, and fit me perfect. Thanks for the compliments. Oh yeah, saw a Bugatti Veyron at AMP, and thought of you. You'd LOVE this place!

Thanks, Scott. I'm still hunting for seats so I'm always on the look out for something that looks like it will work and those do.

I'd love to see AMP. I'd also like to drive it one day too. It was in the development/legal battles stage when I left. I'm still trying to work my way back.

au1991rx

08-24-2013, 02:51 PM

Che70velle

08-24-2013, 05:42 PM

Hey Scott.. The seats look perfect. The Cobalt SS has 2 versions of seats, these are the sport version that offer a little more room while giving good support. The Recaro versions are not all leather and have more agressive bolstering. I think these are more comfortable. Anyway, I'm glad they found a good home. Good Luck. Car looks great. David.

David thanks again for the seats! They do fit really well in the car and are comfortable. Mounts are in and done. Check another step off the list. Funny story though...fuel pump starting acting up in my truck just outside of Tuscaloosa. She finally quit on me in Marietta. Didn't get home til well after dark, via rollback. Oh well, still had a great road trip.

Rick D

08-24-2013, 05:51 PM

Nice Job Scott, so are you painting it yourself or are you having it painted?

Che70velle

08-24-2013, 07:09 PM

Nice Job Scott, so are you painting it yourself or are you having it painted?

Thanks Rick, I appreciate that. I will be painting the "small" items, such as core support, inner fenders, hood hinges, etc. I don't have the correct paint gun to spray the body, and it turn out nice. My gun is a cheapo, and as you full well know, I have a fortune in paint materials, that I'd hate to waste on a bad job.
I have a great painter, but he stays so booked up.

Rick D

08-28-2013, 07:54 PM

Hey Scott, can you do me a favor? I looking at a set of the same seats as yours, can you give me the over all height of the seats? I'm wondering if they fit in my Camaro? Thanks

Che70velle

08-29-2013, 06:53 PM

Hey Scott, can you do me a favor? I looking at a set of the same seats as yours, can you give me the over all height of the seats? I'm wondering if they fit in my Camaro? Thanks

Rick I measured them tonight, and they are right at 40", sitting in the car, measured up the rear of the seat, at the same angle as the seat, or the tape measure running parallel to the back of the seat. Geesh I hope that makes sense. Yell at me if it doesn't.
You've got a real nice build going, by the way!

Rick D

08-30-2013, 05:43 AM

Thanks Scott!! I just found out the ones I'm looking at are the Recaro model, I wonder if they are the same?? I'm waiting to hear back on what the dimensions they are.

Che70velle

09-15-2013, 07:57 PM

I've got the car assembled for gaping, and pre paint fitment. This is pretty close to ride height. Rear will come down a tad more.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/Che70velle/image_zps256d6caf.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/Che70velle/media/image_zps256d6caf.jpg.html)

Che70velle

09-15-2013, 08:00 PM

Another view...

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/Che70velle/image_zpsd88d0990.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/Che70velle/media/image_zpsd88d0990.jpg.html)

Che70velle

09-15-2013, 08:06 PM

And another...

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/Che70velle/image_zps5daf4311.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/Che70velle/media/image_zps5daf4311.jpg.html)

I'm awaiting some parts to finish my steering column, and new shaft fit.
In the meanwhile, I'm starting on my wiring harness. More later...

Ron in SoCal

09-15-2013, 08:08 PM

I like it Scott :thumbsup:

Che70velle

09-15-2013, 08:10 PM

I like it Scott :thumbsup:

Thanks Ron!

HEEP

09-16-2013, 06:32 AM

I can only dream of mine sitting like that. Great looking car. You are making huge progress. I'm gonna get over there at some point to see it.

:trophy-1302:

HEEP

WSSix

09-16-2013, 10:56 AM

Nice progress. Looks good the way it's sitting now I think.

214Chevy

09-16-2013, 01:42 PM

Beautiful......just beautiful. It's just sitting there so graceful. :flashie:

Rick D

09-16-2013, 04:49 PM

Nice Scott, got love seeing looking like a car again!!

tones2SS

09-16-2013, 05:10 PM

That looks killer Scott! Good job.

Che70velle

09-16-2013, 05:46 PM

I can only dream of mine sitting like that. Great looking car. You are making huge progress. I'm gonna get over there at some point to see it.

:trophy-1302:

HEEP

Thanks heepman! Come on down. Would love to meet you, and check yours out also!

Che70velle

09-16-2013, 05:48 PM

Nice progress. Looks good the way it's sitting now I think.

Thanks trey. I was able to make the rear go down 3/4" and its exactly what I'm looking for. I'm thinking that after glass, fuel in tank, battery in trunk, etc, it will be where I want it.

Che70velle

09-16-2013, 05:53 PM

Beautiful......just beautiful. It's just sitting there so graceful. :flashie:

Marcus! Thanks man. Been wondering where your at, project wise. Hope your not waiting til yours is done, then spring a "it's finished!" Pic at us.

Che70velle

09-16-2013, 05:57 PM

Nice Scott, got love seeing looking like a car again!!

Never before, have I read such a true statement on this forum. It feels really good to see the car built, but then I have to blow the whole car back apart for paint...so get to experience this feeling twice! Yea for me!

Che70velle

09-16-2013, 05:58 PM

That looks killer Scott! Good job.

Thanks tones! I appreciate that a lot!

Wissing72

09-24-2013, 09:14 PM

It is looking killer!! You are hauling azz on the build for sure :thumbsup:

Che70velle

09-25-2013, 12:39 PM

Thanks Chris! It sure doesn't feel like it's moving very fast...will be two years this November since I purchased the car. Got really moving in December. Mine will be a pile, compared to yours.

Steve Chryssos

09-26-2013, 10:51 AM

Very nice Chevelle. Lots of innovative tweaks like the boxing plates.

Che70velle

09-26-2013, 06:06 PM

Very nice Chevelle. Lots of innovative tweaks like the boxing plates.

Thanks Steve! That means a lot to me, coming from you.

HEEP

03-17-2014, 11:24 AM

Scott,
Do you realize that it is now 2014? Just wondering.:relax: :underchair: :poke:

Che70velle

03-17-2014, 04:39 PM

Scott,
Do you realize that it is now 2014? Just wondering.:relax: :underchair: :poke:

Bill, I had a very busy fall and winter, which is good for the Chevelle account, but it also means that I was wasn't able to get much done. I got my entire fuel system for myself for Christmas, and in the last 3 weeks I have purchased everything else I needed to complete the car minus gauges, and a new windshield. I finished all my gap work, and body work this past weekend, which I've worked on every chance I got, this winter. I'm currently wiring the car, and hope to start the junker this weekend. If that goes well, then it's disassemble, paint, and then reassembly. I should drive this thing this summer. I have seen the ups guy so much lately, were now good friends. Lol.

So, how is yours coming along?

HEEP

03-17-2014, 04:47 PM

Scott, you have been busy. Did you forget that we love pictures? Well, sounds like you have your hands full. can't wait to see how things are coming along.

so what are you using to wire the car? Painless? AAW? I'm still torn on who to use. Especially when Stielow starts posting up what he is using now.

As for mine, very slow. I did get the front end installed. I'll get pics posted up later this week. Right now, we are in the midst of Soccer season. My weekends are taken up.

Che70velle

03-17-2014, 04:55 PM

Yeah, I gotcha. Baseball started last Saturday for us. I went with AAW, and a PSI engine harness. I'm building my own battery relocate kit for the trunk. I have a friend with a killer 68' camaro, who put a Ron Francis wiring kit in his car. He placed the fuse block in the trunk, and it's pretty trick. I love marks builds, but he has to better himself every build. That gets expensive. Me, I'd run out of ideas, after that many chevelle's. Pics coming soon!

HEEP

03-17-2014, 05:06 PM

WSSix

03-17-2014, 05:38 PM

Glad to know you've made good progress on the Chevelle, Scott. Good luck finishing the home stretch.

Che70velle

03-17-2014, 06:02 PM

Scott,
So which AAW kit? Yes, Mark has to be running out of ideas. But I am sure he will not disappoint us in the future. I have no idea where he comes up with this stuff. However, he does push us, or at least me. Just don't have the money to spend like that.

So are you mounting yours in the trunk also?

I'm using the AAW Classic Update kit. I bought mine through Summit, but MCB has it listed for the same price. My firewall is stock, so I'm putting it up front. Only thing in my trunk, which will be Rhinolined, is my battery, sub box, and an amp.

Che70velle

03-17-2014, 06:03 PM

Glad to know you've made good progress on the Chevelle, Scott. Good luck finishing the home stretch.

Thanks Trey. You still in Kansas?

214Chevy

03-17-2014, 07:21 PM

Pics or it didn't happen. :goggles: You know the rules. :stirthepot:

Che70velle

06-30-2014, 08:31 PM

Ok, so a lot of parts purchasing has taken place in the last 6 months. I THINK I only need to pick up my gauges, and a steering wheel. Lol, I should have never posted that, as we all know how just when you think your done, it's time to order more stuff.
Anyhow, I have some progress pics for anyone who cares about this pile. My painter, who has always done my show stuff in the past, gave me an ultimatum.
He told me no more "parts", or shells, or cabs, or beds. He's done with going through all that effort, and I don't blame him, as many of you know how much work it is to pull off a nice paint job. BUT, he's good. REAL good, so I'm gonna take him the car assembled, and he's gonna spray it. He wants it running and driving also. He told me he ain't pushing any more cars around his place. I'm cool with that. I've never done one this way, but there's a first time for everything. I have already painted the firewall/cowl, door jambs, and trunk jamb. I will paint the inner fenders, the inside of the fenders, bottom of the hood, bottom of the decklid, etc.
I was planning on leaving my tunnel exposed, painted the body color, but now I'm leaning toward covering it with maybe something other than carpet? I dunno. I'm just trying to build something a little different. I have an august 1st appointment with my painter, so I have a month to get the car completely assembled and drivable. It's been a busy few evenings for me.
I lost a lot of time this spring fooling around with GM electronics trying to get the car running during the SECOND mock up. I ended up going with Mast electronics, and I'm glad I did. The car sounds great through flowmaster mufflers.

Che70velle

06-30-2014, 08:35 PM

More pics...

Che70velle

06-30-2014, 08:37 PM

Another...

Che70velle

06-30-2014, 08:38 PM

One more...

GregWeld

06-30-2014, 08:43 PM

Quit posting and start wrenchin'! August is coming up fast.... WOW.... you got a lot of work to do.

Rick D

07-01-2014, 05:04 AM

WSSix

07-01-2014, 05:56 PM

Good luck, Scott! Glad to see it's coming together.

Che70velle

07-02-2014, 06:01 AM

Quit posting and start wrenchin'! August is coming up fast.... WOW.... you got a lot of work to do.

Tell me about it! What I have going for me is that I've had this car together two different times. It's gapped and fitted, so that should go quickly once I've sprayed the back and inside of everything. It won't have any interior stuff installed except a seat. I'll throw in just enough harness to run the car and get it to him. Brakes are now almost finished...

Che70velle

07-02-2014, 06:06 AM

Looks great Scott, but I'm not following on the car being together to paint?? When ever I get a car in for paint if I'm not the one doing all the metal and body work I want it together but I pull it all part after final blocking to paint.
Tell him push a car around is half the fun!!! :sarcasm_smiley:

Rick I hear you. It's not the way we've done things in the past, but I trust him. He did a 69' camaro this way 6 months ago, and it turned out pretty nice. He's wrapping up a Chevelle right now, then I'm next. I will keep you guys updated.

Che70velle

07-02-2014, 06:07 AM

Good luck, Scott! Glad to see it's coming together.

Thanks a Trey! I hope you don't wait as long as I did to post updates in your thread. :sarcasm_smiley:

WSSix

07-02-2014, 02:33 PM

:D I have a very good reason no work and thus no updates have occurred with my build. It will be a few more months before I can work on it again too. I'm just glad I have my scooter play around on in the mean time.

novaboy7272

07-04-2014, 10:25 AM

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/Che70velle/CCF3B1EA-3ACE-4698-8A81-8AF0BC6B7D72-1745-0000023E6FFF04E7_zps5705fc05.jpg

Hey Scott. Your build is awesome and a great inspiration. I have a 69 Chevelle and wanted to do the same type of thing you did to your frame. Did you self bend all the tubing or do you know of a kit i could get. Again, the build looks wicked. Keep up the great work. :thumbsup:

-Andy

Che70velle

07-05-2014, 07:57 AM

Andy I bent everything myself. Both new crossmembers, and the tubes running front to back, are coped into the frame, meaning I used a holesaw the size of the tube, and the new tubes go into the frame, and are welded from both sides. I have changed the mid-crossmember, the one that turns up and just touches the floor in front of the rear seat. It has been cut out and replaced with 1 1/2" x 1/2" plate that now turns down and goes below the driveshaft. I thought that during mock up my mufflers would fit behind the one that I made first, but no dice. Now the mufflers are sitting on top of the new flat crossmember. I'll try to find a new picture...
I know that there are kits out there, but you'll have to do some research. Shoot just order a chassis from Roadster Shop and get it over with. :ohsnap:
Thanks for the props!

Ron in SoCal

07-05-2014, 08:21 AM

Tyler at HPI makes a kit I believe.

novaboy7272

07-05-2014, 01:02 PM

Thanks Scott (and Ron),

I'll do some research on kits. But i do have a welding questions. I've only welded with my Mig thus far in my restoration/rebuilding experience. I've used it for all of the body work i've done, and even welding parts of the frame on my Chevelle and my old nova (which is sold now). However, attempting what you've don with your frame seems like strength and taking your time with the welds is important. I know i've done what i've thought to be "good strong welds" with my Mig on thick steel before, but do you suggest getting a Tig for this type of frame fabrication? Just wondering. Thanks again for the help and keep the pictures coming. :welder:

WSSix

07-05-2014, 01:23 PM

A good 110v mig will do just fine, Andy.

novaboy7272

07-05-2014, 02:26 PM

Awesome, thanks Trey. Didn't want to have to wait to buy a Tig, but i was willing if it was really that much more preferred.

GregWeld

07-05-2014, 04:17 PM

Awesome, thanks Trey. Didn't want to have to wait to buy a Tig, but i was willing if it was really that much more preferred.

A good weld is a good weld... the TIG is better for doing fine sheet metal work... in the hands of a skilled welder. And TIG is really for the guy that wants to work with Stainless and Aluminum as well as mild steel (although you can weld both with the right MIG setup).

A TIG bead is easier to clean up than a MIG bead - but if you're not building a RIDLER car - who cares..

The key to either is not to make a cold weld with little or no penetration. I see many welds done and shown on this website that I wouldn't want to drive or ride in the car... and any experienced welder can see what I'm talking about.

Che70velle

07-05-2014, 10:00 PM

Andy I currently do all my welding with a huge Miller mig setup. I do plan on getting a tig in the future, as Greg said, for sheetmetal work. I took metal fabrication classes, and was taught how to make sure welds penetrate correctly. I have some ugly welds on this chassis, but they are sound.

raustinss

07-06-2014, 06:48 AM

A good weld is a good weld... the TIG is better for doing fine sheet metal work... in the hands of a skilled welder. And TIG is really for the guy that wants to work with Stainless and Aluminum as well as mild steel (although you can weld both with the right MIG setup).

A TIG bead is easier to clean up than a MIG bead - but if you're not building a RIDLER car - who cares..

The key to either is not to make a cold weld with little or no penetration. I see many welds done and shown on this website that I wouldn't want to drive or ride in the car... and any experienced welder can see what I'm talking about.

Here here finally someone else says it. I've thought that for years and seen lots of questionable welds on here and pro-touring.com now it's just because I fab and weld all day for work. so yes I'm picky but still can't agree more Greg

Che70velle

07-06-2014, 08:03 PM

Brakes are done and bled. Clutch is bled...what a pain. I overlooked the fact that the slaves bleeder was up in the tunnel. I had to fab a wrench to even get to it, and then I couldn't get my bleeder tool on it, so had to do it old school. Put fuel tank back in next, and car will be a radiator away from moving under its own power.

Che70velle

07-06-2014, 08:10 PM

I decided to put my clutch master here, instead of going with the "kit" that everybody runs. It was tricky, as it just misses my fuse block under the dash, yet is just below the cowl under the dash also. The angle it's at is no problem, as there will always be plenty of fluid in the reservoir. I've done one like this in the past with no problems, and yep, the fender will fit with no problems also.

Che70velle

07-06-2014, 08:12 PM

More pics...

Che70velle

07-06-2014, 08:14 PM

Another...

Che70velle

07-06-2014, 08:16 PM

How about a rear view...
My apologies for my grainy ipad pics.

Che70velle

07-06-2014, 08:19 PM

Another...

Che70velle

07-06-2014, 08:21 PM

Looking back from tranny shot...

HEEP

07-06-2014, 09:56 PM

Finally, pictures. That is always the best way to post. Everything is looking good. Kind of confused on the slave, but hey, if it is working then run it.

Love how everything is tucked up above the bottom of the frame. Great job. Can't wait to see the vids of it running, and painted, and running.

novaboy7272

07-07-2014, 08:56 AM

A good weld is a good weld... the TIG is better for doing fine sheet metal work... in the hands of a skilled welder. And TIG is really for the guy that wants to work with Stainless and Aluminum as well as mild steel (although you can weld both with the right MIG setup).

A TIG bead is easier to clean up than a MIG bead - but if you're not building a RIDLER car - who cares..

The key to either is not to make a cold weld with little or no penetration. I see many welds done and shown on this website that I wouldn't want to drive or ride in the car... and any experienced welder can see what I'm talking about.

Thanks GregWeld and Trey again for the advise. I have a Millermatic 110v and at my skill level i can already understand what a nonpenetrated weld looks like. That gives me more confidence. New pics look sweet Trey.

csouth

07-08-2014, 08:37 AM

Nice build. What tank setup are you using for this?

csouth

07-08-2014, 08:39 AM

Che70velle

07-08-2014, 08:15 PM

Chris, I'm running a Tanks Inc. New style tank with baffling, and a Walbro 255 internal pump with Vette regulator.
The above mentioned HPI frame bracing kit is a nice piece, but doesn't add a crossmember, which I felt like was needed to make the frame more rigid.

GregWeld

07-12-2014, 02:31 PM

A lot of work in this chassis! Nice welding by the way! That's getting it done.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/Che70velle/CCF3B1EA-3ACE-4698-8A81-8AF0BC6B7D72-1745-0000023E6FFF04E7_zps5705fc05.jpg

Che70velle

07-12-2014, 07:43 PM

Thanks GW! Loving your 40' Ford truck build!

GregWeld

07-12-2014, 08:39 PM

Thanks GW! Loving your 40' Ford truck build!

Thank you! That's a project I've wanted to do for a long time. Check another one off the bucket list!

What did you notch your tubing with? Do you have a notcher? Did you use any of those cool tools for finding the curve?

Like this website?

http://www.metalgeek.com/static/cope.pcgi

or these? (I own this set)

http://www.trick-tools.com/Pipemaster_Pro_Racer_Kit_1_1_1_4_1_1_2_1_3_4_2_inc h_OD_P_PRkit_3925#.U8H_QVZ-_FI

Che70velle

07-13-2014, 11:35 AM

WSSix

07-13-2014, 02:57 PM

I'm honestly so impressed with my Hobart mig, especially with the price, that I wouldn't hesitate to take a look at their TIG unit. Obviously, shop around but so far, I see no reason to spend the extra coin on blue or red as a hobbyist.

http://www.hobartwelders.com/products/tig/

GregWeld

07-13-2014, 04:20 PM

Greg, I do like that website! Thanks for the linky. Unfortunately for me, I do everything the old school way, including my notches. I simply don't do enough tube notching to warrant me spending the coin, if you know what I mean, so I use a scribe to locate my pilot hole, then use a holesaw. It's a lot of wrist-breaking work, but it works for me.
What TIG do you use? I'm going to purchase one soon, and i've never tried to TIG, even during my fab classes, we never got the opportunity.

My TIG is a Miller Dynasty 200 DX.... and it's been flawless. It's relatively small... and I built a cart that holds it and my Thermal Dynamics CutMaster 38 Plasma so the two machines don't take up much room.

Welders are like golf clubs --- a great golfer can hit any club in the bag - or borrow yours and still pound it. Welders are the same way - in the right hands a guy can weld anything well even with the bare bones machine.

I've said it before on Lat G ---- Nobody really "needs" a TIG machine... this is the last thing I'd buy for a home user. They're very expensive and they take lots of skills (all can be acquired with practice!). They're nice to have around and I prefer it over MIG. Once you can TIG - MIG is for farmers to repair a tractor. LOL But day in and day out - all anyone really needs is a GOOD MIG machine. I'd rather see someone buy a real decent machine that they'll have the rest of their life and it's useful.

A lift! OMG once you have one - there's no turning back!

A MIG -- with some skill a guy can do anything

A 2 or 2 1/2" Belt machine like the BurrKing 760... you have no idea how much this gets used!

A BIG - GOOD Compressor... first tool to buy in any situation.

A big - good - bead blast cabinet... another tool a guy doesn't need... until he owns one. Either buy one or find a friend with one!

A METAL heavy duty work table...

But a TIG isn't on the list of must owns.

Che70velle

08-13-2014, 07:41 PM

Not really an update, per say, but more of a setback. I had a august 1st date with my painter, which I ALMOST made. No problem however, because my painter backed me up a couple of weeks. So I'm getting down to the wire with this deal, and I get my hood blasted to gain some time, because it had a really nice thick coat of red paint and clear coat. I spent an hour with my DA sander and basically scuffed the clearcoat. So off to the blaster it went, and came back RUINED. I'm talking as wavy the Atlantic. So, I scrambled, and picked up a new hood, and got it fitted. Not the end of the world, by any means. Done.
So I finished up some last minute wiring to get the car running, filled all my fluids, started the car and she sounds great. The car is up to temp, and I go to top off the coolant, and the radiator is full of a thick light brown foam that smells like oil. That's when I came to the realization that I'd broken the block when I was rebuilding it. I was torquing the last head bolt, and I heard the block ping, just before the torque wrench said stop. I got a little over zealous with lube and it bit me in a blind head bolt hole. I had known what I'd heard, but I'm an optimist. So...long story short, I have an LS2 block at the machine shop right now, and hopefully I can get this thing turned around quickly. Sad part is, the car was ready to drive, minus paint of course.
That's hot ridding folks!
In my best Arnold VoiceOver...I'LL BE BACK!

214Chevy

08-14-2014, 07:45 AM

S___t happens Scott. Although, when it does, it's not fun. At least your a hell of a lot closer to driving the car than most. Don't stress out about it, even though I know it's nearly impossible not to. It'll be just fine in due time. :grouphug:

HEEP

08-14-2014, 08:00 AM

WSSix

08-14-2014, 02:48 PM

Ouch! Good luck getting it fixed quickly, Scott.

Che70velle

08-14-2014, 08:00 PM

Thanks guys. Talked to machinist today and he's waiting on me to bring him pistons for final hone. This might go faster than I'd hoped!
On the brighter side of this setback, the lighter LS2 will help to offset the weight I just gained with the AMD hood. That thing weighs almost 50 pounds more than my GM hood did! Geesh.

tubbed69

08-15-2014, 03:57 AM

Very good work so far,that frame looks great:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Che70velle

08-15-2014, 02:29 PM

Very good work so far,that frame looks great:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks man, I appreciate that. There's a LOT of work in that chassis.

Che70velle

10-29-2014, 02:24 PM

Ok, the new improved engine has been back in the car for a couple of weeks now, and sounds great. I ended up with an Ls2 block that I had a new sleeve put in, bored .010 over, decked, align honed with new ARP main studs, and new Mahle coated pistons. The original assembly was balanced, and all new bearings and gaskets. I had the l92 heads cut down and I kept my Mast camshaft and my VVT. What a hybrid mess! I went from 9.6:1 to 10.2:1, so that's worth a little power.
I've put the hood on the car for the LAST time, and it almost makes me tear up to type that. I'm 2 weeks away from a 3 year build, and my painter wants the car NOW, so I'm ready to get it to him. Yay for me!

Che70velle

10-29-2014, 02:28 PM

Ready to drive on the trailer and go to paint...

Che70velle

10-29-2014, 02:30 PM

Underhood shot...

GregWeld

10-29-2014, 04:00 PM

Wait! What? How they going to paint all the stuff with the hood on and the motor in....

Glad to hear it's coming together to the grand finale!

waynieZ

10-29-2014, 04:19 PM

Scott, Great news, I'm glad it worked out and I hope it goes smooth from hear out. Nice Work!

Che70velle

10-29-2014, 06:16 PM

Wait! What? How they going to paint all the stuff with the hood on and the motor in....

Glad to hear it's coming together to the grand finale!

Greg it's hard to tell from my grainy, lackluster ipad pictures, but the under hood items are done. Firewall is smoothed and done. Door jambs are done. Inner doors are done. Trunk jamb and under trunk is done. Roll bar in car is done. I painted all these items myself. All we have to do at the paint shop is the outer body only, which should go quickly (dare I say that), since hood, both front fenders and pass. side door skin are new, meaning a lot less blocking. Obviously the chassis was done and the bottom of the car was finished in a flat undercoating before I set them back together.
This car is drivable. Brake pedal is rock hard. Clutch feels great. Power steering is firm, yet easy to turn. I'm a little excited about this!

WSSix

10-29-2014, 06:32 PM

Congrats Scott. You'll have to bring it out to Caffeine and Octane one Sunday in Alpharetta when it's done. It will get a lot of attention there.

GregWeld

10-29-2014, 06:34 PM

AH HA!! Your grainy pics and my old worn out bifocal eyeballs -- looked like bare clean steel! But now I can see it's silver! Okay - Your smarter than I was giving you credit for! My bad! I knew better.

Che70velle

10-30-2014, 05:34 AM

Congrats Scott. You'll have to bring it out to Caffeine and Octane one Sunday in Alpharetta when it's done. It will get a lot of attention there.

Trey, I'll come out. I hear a lot of people talking about this. Will you be there?

WSSix

10-30-2014, 07:09 AM

I try to go every month. I go with my friend and his dad. We get there by 8 usually. We're done by 9:30 or 10 so if you've got a busy day, it's easy to get it squeezed in. The show keeps going on though. There are plenty of people to talk with and most people are rather friendly and willing to talk. You could easily be there for a number of hours if you chose to.

For me, the best part is that anyone and anything can show up. There's no judging or entry fees. It really is more of a cruise in than anything else. Last month a couple Fiskers were there. A slew of modified Ruckus scooter showed up. The hella-flush crowd is usually there. Rat rods, some exotics, and muscle cars all over too. I love all inclusive shows/gatherings simply because you never know what you're going to see.

Che70velle

10-30-2014, 10:24 AM

Trey, thanks for the info. I'll contact you when the time grows closer.

WSSix

10-30-2014, 07:01 PM

Sounds good, Scott. The next one is this Sunday. The website is www.Caffeineandoctane.com

Toreback

11-11-2014, 08:10 PM

I love what you have done with the suspension and cant wait to hear how it performs.

KPC67

11-11-2014, 08:46 PM

Just read this thread and I like it, great work. :thumbsup:

My TIG is a Miller Dynasty 200 DX.... and it's been flawless. It's relatively small... and I built a cart that holds it and my Thermal Dynamics CutMaster 38 Plasma so the two machines don't take up much room.

Welders are like golf clubs --- a great golfer can hit any club in the bag - or borrow yours and still pound it. Welders are the same way - in the right hands a guy can weld anything well even with the bare bones machine.

I've said it before on Lat G ---- Nobody really "needs" a TIG machine... this is the last thing I'd buy for a home user. They're very expensive and they take lots of skills (all can be acquired with practice!). They're nice to have around and I prefer it over MIG. Once you can TIG - MIG is for farmers to repair a tractor LOL But day in and day out - all anyone really needs is a GOOD MIG machine. I'd rather see someone buy a real decent machine that they'll have the rest of their life and it's useful.

A lift! OMG once you have one - there's no turning back!

A MIG -- with some skill a guy can do anything

A 2 or 2 1/2" Belt machine like the BurrKing 760... you have no idea how much this gets used!

A BIG - GOOD Compressor... first tool to buy in any situation.

A big - good - bead blast cabinet... another tool a guy doesn't need... until he owns one. Either buy one or find a friend with one!

A METAL heavy duty work table...

But a TIG isn't on the list of must owns.

Gw,
WTF is this supposed to mean!?:twak:

Che70velle

11-12-2014, 10:14 AM

Just read this thread and I like it, great work. :thumbsup:

Gw,
WTF is this supposed to mean!?:twak:

Thanks Kevin. Take it easy on GW. He's getting older, and doesn't even remember how to mig. He simply let's custom shops build his cars these days...

Che70velle

11-12-2014, 10:15 AM

I love what you have done with the suspension and cant wait to hear how it performs.

Thank you sir! I can't either.

GregWeld

11-12-2014, 04:36 PM

Thanks Kevin. Take it easy on GW. He's getting older, and doesn't even remember how to mig. He simply let's custom shops build his cars these days...

I figured KEVIN might get a good laugh out of my "MIG is for Farmers" statement.

BTW -- It's like riding a bike... you never forget. I've managed to come up with really good reasons why I've had the last 3 hot rods built by the pros... I just can't remember what they were now. LOL

KPC67

11-12-2014, 07:53 PM

Always in good humor. I wish I could tig and have bad ass rides built by the pros, and yada yada yada! :waveflag:

Che70velle

08-02-2015, 06:28 PM

Guess what happened today? Yay!
This was scheduled for last fall, until my painter came by the shop to inspect what I thought was ready...I'm an electrician, not a painter...so after he showed me my shoddy work, I went back to blocking. During this endeavor I managed to hurt my rotator cup, so blocking got very slow. Then my father in law passed away, and paint got put on hold. Then winter showed up with a vengeance, so there you go. I did all the body work and pre-paint primer, my painter did help me get the front end sheet metal perfect, as well as the doors opening and closing like a new car, once we got it in the paint booth. I can drop the hood from 6", and she closes perfect. I'm amazed. HUGE thank you to my friend and painter Phillip Martin! We put stripes on it hopefully tomorrow, then cut and buff this week. Took me 3 years and 9 months to get to paint booth...

Che70velle

08-02-2015, 06:31 PM

Here's another...

Che70velle

08-02-2015, 06:32 PM

Uno mas...

Che70velle

08-02-2015, 06:36 PM

How about one more. Color is same as chassis, which is switchblade silver, which is what you see on new GM trucks and suv's.

fleetus macmullitz

08-02-2015, 07:21 PM

Beautiful Scott, yer quite the electrician! :wow:

GregWeld

08-02-2015, 07:26 PM

That's okay - if it's what you're in to......

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Awesome buddy!

HEEP

08-03-2015, 04:05 AM

Che70velle

08-03-2015, 02:09 PM

Beautiful Scott, yer quite the electrician! :wow:

Thanks Skip...it pays the bills.

Che70velle

08-03-2015, 02:10 PM

That's okay - if it's what you're in to......

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Awesome buddy!

Thank you Mr. Weld. Have you started on the truck project at Sun Valley Hot Rods?

Che70velle

08-03-2015, 02:16 PM

Scott, that looks awesome. i know that you are extremely excited to get this finished.
I was busy painting this weekend also. However, it was my son's room. Ugh.

Cant wait to see this thing back in the garage getting everything installed and running. I need to make a road trip really soon.

Bill, thank you! I have to say that getting paint on the car has been the most rewarding part of this journey. My painter sent me the pictures, and I almost couldn't eat my lunch yesterday. I'm about to head over to his place, which is an hour away, and see it in person...little excited here.
Your always welcome to make the trip down. Looking forward to meeting you!

Ummgawa

08-03-2015, 02:48 PM

That's huge! Now get it running and ill come ride the mountains with you.

Che70velle

08-03-2015, 08:30 PM

That's huge! Now get it running and ill come ride the mountains with you.

You better!
I'll be in touch!

HEEP

08-04-2015, 05:16 AM

Well, you should have more pictures of this, correct? Plus, did anyone take a pic of your smiling face, or could they not get that grin in the frame?:secret:

Che70velle

08-04-2015, 03:01 PM

Well, you should have more pictures of this, correct? Plus, did anyone take a pic of your smiling face, or could they not get that grin in the frame?:secret:

I'll post more pics when we get stripes on car, and cut and buff is done, out in sunlight. I have a couple more pics that I took last night, but it's more of the same, really. I haven't stopped grinning since Sunday.

tubbed69

08-04-2015, 06:07 PM

Congrats on making it to the booth Scott,paint looks great even before buffing:trophy-1302:

WSSix

08-04-2015, 06:16 PM

You better!
I'll be in touch!

Alright now! Don't be leaving me behind, dang it. I want to cruise the mountains too.

Looks great, Scott! Silver is an excellent choice. Congrats on getting the car to this point. I'm around if you need help getting it the rest of the way.

Che70velle

08-04-2015, 06:53 PM

Congrats on making it to the booth Scott,paint looks great even before buffing:trophy-1302:

Thanks for the compliments Jeff! Your camaro is off the charts nice. Secretly hoping over here that it doesn't sell...you need to enjoy it for a while.

Che70velle

08-04-2015, 06:55 PM

Alright now! Don't be leaving me behind, dang it. I want to cruise the mountains too.

Looks great, Scott! Silver is an excellent choice. Congrats on getting the car to this point. I'm around if you need help getting it the rest of the way.

No worries Trey, I'm sure we will do some cruising together. Thanks for offering up a helping hand!

Che70velle

08-22-2015, 08:19 PM

Stripes are on, cut and buff is done, and car is back in my shop. I had envisioned the stripes being a tad darker than my base color, but it wouldn't work out that way. They are a pearl and binder mix, layed over my base. At certain angles they go away, and at other angles they are there. Exactly what I was looking for. Some will like them...some will not. Anyway, I have a pile of new parts to bolt on this thing. It's a sprint to the finish line at this point. I'd love to drive it this fall. Got my new grille assembled and installed this evening. More to come!

Che70velle

08-22-2015, 08:21 PM

Here's a close up, at the correct angle...

Che70velle

08-22-2015, 08:24 PM

A shot of the decklid, at the right angle...

Che70velle

08-22-2015, 08:31 PM

Another view of car. Really proud of my body work. First time I've ever attempted it...

fleetus macmullitz

08-23-2015, 12:49 AM

Scott,

Looks great. :thumbsup:

Btw-is doing the body work on this car the toughest task you've ever encountered building a hotrod?

SSLance

08-23-2015, 04:37 AM

Looking good!!

I like the stripes, there but not there if you know what I mean. Homjestretch now man, get er done.

WSSix

08-23-2015, 05:58 AM

Very nice, Scott! Those stripes are going to cause some double takes at shows.

GregWeld

08-23-2015, 06:08 AM

Ghost stripes FTW!

Is it done yet? LOL

pro66tour

08-23-2015, 06:51 AM

Another view of car. Really proud of my body work. First time I've ever attempted it...

Love the color combo! You should be proud Scott - Looking great! :thumbsup:

Che70velle

08-23-2015, 12:45 PM

Scott,

Looks great. :thumbsup:

Btw-is doing the body work on this car the toughest task you've ever encountered building a hotrod?

Thanks Skip. I'd have to say yes to your question, only because it's definitely not in my skill set, and it was my first time. It's far from perfect, but great for what I'm doing with it...driving the wheels off of it!

Che70velle

08-23-2015, 12:46 PM

Looking good!!

I like the stripes, there but not there if you know what I mean. Homjestretch now man, get er done.

Thanks Lance!

Che70velle

08-23-2015, 12:50 PM

Very nice, Scott! Those stripes are going to cause some double takes at shows.

Trey, it's kinda what I'm after here. The kinda deal where I'm driving down the interstate, and a guy from, say a half mile back says to himself, silver 70' Chevelle, then upon getting up closer to me to pass, notices the thing has stripes. Honestly just wanting something a little different, that's all really.

Che70velle

08-23-2015, 12:51 PM

Ghost stripes FTW!

Is it done yet? LOL

Lol, I'm trying, already!

Che70velle

08-23-2015, 12:52 PM

Love the color combo! You should be proud Scott - Looking great! :thumbsup:

Thanks Joe!

HEEP

08-25-2015, 05:24 AM

Scott, I love the stripes. The color is perfect, it almost looks like the original color of mine.

So, when will this thing be on the road?

waynieZ

09-07-2015, 08:13 AM

Scott The paint looks beautiful. It looks slick and I love the stripes.

Che70velle

09-07-2015, 01:31 PM

Scott, I love the stripes. The color is perfect, it almost looks like the original color of mine.

So, when will this thing be on the road?

Thanks Bill. Yours must have been Cortez Silver. The two colors are similar, with the newer silver being a tad brighter, and containing pearl and metallics.
I'm only getting to work on this thing one night a week, and then Saturday afternoon, so I'm moving at a snails pace right now.

Che70velle

09-07-2015, 01:32 PM

Scott The paint looks beautiful. It looks slick and I love the stripes.

Thanks Wayne!

67 455 Bird ragtop

09-08-2015, 11:20 AM

Che70velle

09-08-2015, 03:40 PM

Dayum it Jim I'm an electrician not a painter ...LOL .. Looks GREAT!!! I get envious when I see other folks cars painted. I can only dream of the day when mine gets in the booth.

Haha thank you! I often sat back and asked myself would it ever happen. It seems like the harder I tried to get the car to the booth, the more stuff kept popping up. Fortunately I'm a very patient guy.
More updates coming soon!

Che70velle

09-18-2015, 08:09 PM

Trim pieces are going on well. Doors are built, and done. Side glasses are adjusted perfectly, which is a chore. Headliner rails are stripped clean, and screwed back in. Headliner goes in next, then package tray, then front and back glass. I then wire lights, and finish interior. I have RideTech shocks coming with a dab of secret sauce, and I've decided to go with Global West front control arms, to improve front geometry. A set of Falken tires next week, and it's a driver before you know it. It won't be finished, just done for now. These are never finished...

Che70velle

09-18-2015, 08:11 PM

Rear view...lots more to come. Stay tuned.

waynieZ

09-18-2015, 08:48 PM

Sweet !

fleetus macmullitz

09-19-2015, 08:47 AM

Man that's nice Scott. :thumbsup:

Che70velle

09-19-2015, 07:01 PM

Man that's nice Scott. :thumbsup:

Thanks Skip. I'll have better pics up soon.

BowtieGent

10-19-2015, 07:32 AM

Subscribed.

Flash68

10-19-2015, 09:25 AM

Looks pretty damn nice for an electrician :D

Che70velle

10-19-2015, 01:42 PM

Thanks guys! Been crazy busy with work lately...well this entire year really...so things are moving slow. I did get my new Global West front control arms installed, which will improve my geometry up front al lot, over the CPP units I bought. I will post the CPP stuff up for sale soon. Headliner is in, and drivers side door/rear door panels in, as well as new billet door and window hardware. Also bought and installed a lift in my shop. Man I should have done that 15 years ago! My RideTech shocks that Mr. sutton set up for me will arrive tomorrow. More coming soon!

GregWeld

10-19-2015, 03:14 PM

Also bought and installed a lift in my shop.

How many times have you guys heard me say the thing I couldn't live without is my lift.

Once you own one - you'll never work on a car without one! Good for you!! Nice shop addition!

Che70velle

10-19-2015, 08:08 PM

How many times have you guys heard me say the thing I couldn't live without is my lift.

Once you own one - you'll never work on a car without one! Good for you!! Nice shop addition!

Thanks Greg. I have built quite a few vehicles, including my race cars, off of a creeper. I drove down into Atlanta to pick it up in my truck, (to save money on shipping...because I'm cheap...no I'm thrifty) and while in their showroom, I was probably the most excited I've ever been, while making a purchase. Should have my car on it this week, to try it out.

WSSix

10-20-2015, 09:13 AM

Nice addition, Scott! Keep up the great work

Che70velle

10-20-2015, 07:42 PM

Nice addition, Scott! Keep up the great work

Thank you sir! Will do...

Juicypop

12-26-2015, 06:56 PM

Wow what a awesome build!

SSLance

12-26-2015, 08:21 PM

Has this car seen the street yet? Gotta be getting close now right? :D

Che70velle

12-27-2015, 12:43 PM

Has this car seen the street yet? Gotta be getting close now right? :D

Well...as a matter of fact, I was going to update this thread today. Nope, not on the street yet, but really close. I've been saying that for a while now... :headscratch:

Che70velle

12-27-2015, 12:44 PM

Wow what a awesome build!

Thank you sir! You have a very nice Camaro yourself!

Che70velle

12-27-2015, 12:51 PM

Bought some pieces of tubing from a company called Intakehoses.com
Very reasonably priced, actual carbon fiber stuff. I already had my filter, as it came with my Mast Motorsports ECM. They have the rubber connections, and clamps also, in many different sizes. I have some tube and stuff left over if anyone is interested...here's some pics

Che70velle

12-27-2015, 12:58 PM

I ran the tube into the fender, so the filter element stays out of the hot engine bay air, and built a close-out panel to help seal it off. I had to leave an opening in front of this panel, to access my headlights, for practicality.
I cut a 4" hole in the bottom of the inner fender, below the filter, to help pull in some cooler air, and made a diverter shield (scoop) to put over the bottom of it, on the bottom side, facing the bumper, to keep any splash water, or debris from the tire, out of the hole I made...