New member from Arizona

[zz430droptop67rs]

I've been lurking here for a long time, I thought it was time to join.

Some of you might know me from other boards.

I'm Don, I've been working on cars since the 60's. Worked for many years as a GM tech at dealerships.

I had a small performance shop that specialized in Chevy, but we did almost anything. I'm now "retired".

Anyway, my 2 cars now are a 67 RS/SS convertible and a 70 RS.

Here are a few pics of the 67.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46701464@N06/sets/72157623473515332/

(ZZ430 clone, Richmond 6-Speed, Martz "Road Race" subframe, coilovers, power rack and pinion, aluminum drive shaft, Currie 12-bolt with 3:73's, VB composite rear springs, Wilwoods, Borla, etc.)

And here are a few of the 70. http://www.flickr.com/photos/46701464@N06/sets/72157623839446289/

[chichirone]

Welcome to the site Don. I love the pic of the 67 with the needle pegged and the tach somewhere near 6k rpm. :D

[fleetus macmullitz]

Welcome Don...looks like a couple of clean f-bodies you have there. :thumbsup:

My folks lived in Scottsdale...how does the weather compare in Payson?

[zz430droptop67rs]

Welcome to the site Don. I love the pic of the 67 with the needle pegged and the tach somewhere near 6k rpm. :D

Thanks for the welcome Jay, that pic is actually the last frame of a poor quality in-car video.

[zz430droptop67rs]

Welcome Don...looks like a couple of clean f-bodies you have there. :thumbsup:

My folks lived in Scottsdale...how does the weather compare in Payson?

Thanks Skip.

Payson is about 75 miles NE of Scottsdale. We are at 5000 feet elevation on the "Rim", so it's usually about 10-15 degrees cooler here. It will snow from time to time, but it melts quickly.

It's been pretty nice lately with temps in the 60's.

[Sieg]

Welcome Don, glad to have another certified enthusiast on board. :thumbsup:

[zz430droptop67rs]

Thanks Sieg, it's good to be here.

[214Chevy]

Welcome Don....two fine cars you have there. :thumbsup:

[zz430droptop67rs]

Thanks.

I've been looking at some of the other builds here and I'm about 15 years behind the times!

[camcojb]

Thanks for the welcome Jay, that pic is actually the last frame of a poor quality in-car video.
This one? :mock: Nice hearing from you again Don.


http://camcojb.com/videos/160mphzz430.mov

[zz430droptop67rs]

This one? :mock: Nice hearing from you again Don.


http://camcojb.com/videos/160mphzz430.mov

Heya Jody, it has been a long time :thumbsup:

I'm surprised you still have that video after all these years!

You are doing a super job with Lateral-g!

[camcojb]

Heya Jody, it has been a long time :thumbsup:

I'm surprised you still have that video after all these years!

You are doing a super job with Lateral-g!
Thanks Don. Didn't want to get rid of it in case you needed a copy. :thankyou:

[BMR Sales]

Welcome to the Site!

T.C.

[olds87]

Welcome to site.

[zz430droptop67rs]

Thanks guys :thumbsup:

[zz430droptop67rs]

If nobody minds, I would like to add some pics of a 67 Chevelle. I did the mechanical stuff for a client.

496, Air-Ride, 18's, Baer, Be-cool, Spal, M22, etc.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2701/4420926431_3c7ca92814_o.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2689/4421691934_e46acbacb7_o.jpg

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4011/4326392033_0458c5e0cd_o.jpg

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http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4038/4302102515_b50d770f60_o.jpg

[zz430droptop67rs]

Jesel Rockers

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4044/4465534549_4210a4a398_o.jpg

Optima with DSE mount behind panel.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2745/4304869288_d17df72b4c_o.jpg

DSE pump plumbing

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4007/4466438297_b6d2925692_o.jpg

DSE PS reservoir

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2752/4403576691_f098b37cab_o.jpg

Problem area. The headers wouldn't clear the steering shaft, had to send them up to Seattle for mods that turned out great.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4039/4467213830_4a80a2f207_o.jpg

[zz430droptop67rs]

Camera mounted on beam, car being pushed about 2 mph.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2760/4466476597_c134c7e9ae_o.jpg

Getting ready for a photo shoot.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4056/4466477195_7a2904933f_o.jpg

These were taken at an active cement plant for background.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4032/4471205410_a901c548d0_o.jpg

Trouble in paradise

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4053/4307904996_6426de9386_o.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2446/4307905098_08c49533a4_o.jpg

[zz430droptop67rs]

Ended up breaking 4 exhaust rockers. They were good at getting me replacements real quickly...all 16 were changed out.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4008/4307904670_18611e82a1_o.jpg

Colorado Goodguys. Fortunate enough to be selected for "Top Pros picks" And the "Meguiar's Magnificent Masterpiece" award.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4040/4511936566_cd1328289e_o.jpg

[zz430droptop67rs]

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4005/4420929189_804ef0a4dc_o.jpg

(Those corny "722 HP" etchings were tossed)

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2685/4420702358_ed9e3ceee3_o.jpg

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[zz430droptop67rs]

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4048/4543475507_87615dcd79_o.jpg

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4053/4543475795_c59a04a880_o.jpg

[zz430droptop67rs]

Another past project. 69 started as a small block car (Not a real Z28)

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4022/4333121241_623325c918_o.jpg

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4024/4333121137_cdca7dc123_o.jpg

468, Schneider solid roller

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4040/4521843613_d8e161382f_o.jpg

Cam end play

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/11830845533_d8831919a7_o.jpg

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4007/4521936295_6babe99c71_o.jpg

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[zz430droptop67rs]

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2787/4478443868_4dd13293bb_o.jpg

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4012/4521843501_192c231d9a_o.jpg

DSE hood hinges and wiper motor. (427 sounds better than 468 lol)

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1081/4601549138_d51dbbbef1_o.jpg

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4003/4333863250_13ee5f3206_o.jpg

[zz430droptop67rs]

10" converter.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3666/11882128466_2b441c6021_o.jpg

700R4, Lokar shifter

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7456/11883746636_fb9788a02b_o.jpg

Lokar E-brake handle for rear discs

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3795/11883746516_6299456d2e_o.jpg

Covans dash, Autometer gauges

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3682/11882128376_d7837004aa_o.jpg

Engine stand/cart

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2885/11882128666_a80e27127c_o.jpg

[zz430droptop67rs]

68 SS ZZ502 Convertible

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7383/11883602355_553fa41eb0_o.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7333/11884010534_94dc490a9e_o.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3672/11884010644_7a8bbc8fa9_o.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3713/11884010654_faec01d1ab_o.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5504/11884010714_cab42dbe15_o.jpg

[zz430droptop67rs]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3819/11971769535_f7065d38c4_o.jpg

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4023/4613773391_d60e2ddfb6_o.jpg

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http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2758/4458900682_d0faf3215e_o.jpg

[Che70velle]

Really nice cars there, Don. Welcome to Lat g!

[zz430droptop67rs]

Thanks Scott :thumbsup:

[zz430droptop67rs]

71 Corvette 468, 8-71

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3727/11900325524_8b2db252d8_c.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3682/11900559816_7bfc320bf0_o.jpg

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http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/11900560086_5c7a433133_o.jpg

[zz430droptop67rs]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/11900560216_9aa78bc1ff_o.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5505/11900326024_774ed048db_o.jpg

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[zz430droptop67rs]

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4031/4285791775_af7679a2b1_o.jpg

First cruise night

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2678/4471183134_569324b8d9_o.jpg

[zz430droptop67rs]

Update, I just found out the 68 Camaro SS ZZ502 'vert in this thread sold at Barrett-Jackson tonight.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=565&aid=525