Tejas - 1966 Chevelle at GAP Racing

[GAP Industries]

Tejas is a 1966 Chevelle that is being built for a long time customer of ours that we have done other vehicles for. He purchased this car with the intent of building a Pro-touring car that could pull double duty at the drag strip also. Here is the run down of the project

The car is a real 1966 Chevelle SS:
Street Rod Garage Custom Chassis
Ram Jet 502 BBC
Procharger
6 Speed Magnum Transmission
Super narrowed rear for a large lip on the 20x13
Forgeline RB3C 19x10 20x13
Baer Brakes
Car will retain most of the factory trim
Paint : Bright Silver
and many more as the project gets going
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/GAPracing113/Tejas%20Chevelle/CF101669-4576-4F18-BAD3-B3C61FCA49E8_zpsx816mn98.jpg (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/GAPracing113/media/Tejas%20Chevelle/CF101669-4576-4F18-BAD3-B3C61FCA49E8_zpsx816mn98.jpg.html)

[GAP Industries]

This is what we started with, a retired race car
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/GAPracing113/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0176_zps8935fa39.jpg (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/GAPracing113/media/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0176_zps8935fa39.jpg.html)
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http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/GAPracing113/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0178_zpse55d0620.jpg (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/GAPracing113/media/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0178_zpse55d0620.jpg.html)
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/GAPracing113/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0179_zps2180347a.jpg (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/GAPracing113/media/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0179_zps2180347a.jpg.html)
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http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/GAPracing113/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0372_zps998babb5.jpg (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/GAPracing113/media/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0372_zps998babb5.jpg.html)

[GAP Industries]

The tear down
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http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/GAPracing113/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0376_zps1bc67613.jpg (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/GAPracing113/media/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0376_zps1bc67613.jpg.html)
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/GAPracing113/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0371_zpse8ea0aef.jpg (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/GAPracing113/media/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0371_zpse8ea0aef.jpg.html)
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/GAPracing113/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0356_zps84f67ffe.jpg (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/GAPracing113/media/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0356_zps84f67ffe.jpg.html)
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/GAPracing113/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0357_zpsf2badc3e.jpg (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/GAPracing113/media/Tejas%20Chevelle/DSCN0357_zpsf2badc3e.jpg.html)

[GAP Industries]

We ended up having the car media blasted. Then we replaced the entire floor, trunk, both doors, fenders, hood, and built custom wheels tubs.
This is it once it was back on the original chassis
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/GAPracing113/Tejas%20Chevelle/IMG_0857_zpsb99ff7a6.jpg (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/GAPracing113/media/Tejas%20Chevelle/IMG_0857_zpsb99ff7a6.jpg.html)
First plan was to run a blown LS motor. So now that we finally decided on the BBC we are going to redo the firewall.
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/GAPracing113/Tejas%20Chevelle/IMG_4028_zpse68a2032.jpg (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/GAPracing113/media/Tejas%20Chevelle/IMG_4028_zpse68a2032.jpg.html)

[GAP Industries]

This is the Chassis that Street Rod Garage built for us. The rear frame rails have been moved in to allow for the larger tire. We used their Evolution front suspension and a triangulated 4 bar on the rear.
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/GAPracing113/Tejas%20Chevelle/1385820_592115994167472_316914966_n_zps0177d456.jp g (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/GAPracing113/media/Tejas%20Chevelle/1385820_592115994167472_316914966_n_zps0177d456.jp g.html)
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/GAPracing113/Tejas%20Chevelle/IMG_1392_zps3f5a51e4.jpg (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/GAPracing113/media/Tejas%20Chevelle/IMG_1392_zps3f5a51e4.jpg.html)
We also will be running the Ride Tech Remote reservoir triple adjustable coil overs
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/GAPracing113/Tejas%20Chevelle/IMG_2536_zps10d03541.jpg (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/GAPracing113/media/Tejas%20Chevelle/IMG_2536_zps10d03541.jpg.html)

[tmadden]

You guys are doing some exciting stuff! It's a good thing I don't live closer or you'd get tired of seeing my face.

[GAP Industries]

You guys are doing some exciting stuff! It's a good thing I don't live closer or you'd get tired of seeing my face.

LoL. We never get tired of people.

[67goatman455]

dang, never fails.... i never see any one do any extreme body work to a 66-67. This sucker will still be a sweet performer for sure!

[Che70velle]

Wow, can't wait to see this one come around! You guys are tearing it up with your amazing projects. Thanks for the build threads!

[Nine Ball]

This thing is sexy. More Chevelles/Malibus!

Tony

[tones2SS]

Some nice looking projects coming out of that GAP shop!

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Very cool!

[1transam]

Nice, I will be following this build....

[214Chevy]

Another Chevelle....sweet. I see Chris at SRG keeps cranking out the chassis's for your shop. :thumbsup:

[youthpastor]

Looks awesome, I'm looking forward to this one

[GAP Industries]

Thank you. Hope to jump back on this project as soon as our 69 Mustang is ready for the interior shop. SRG has been really good to us

[all4sho]

its going to be a awesome looking car for sure

[188slo50]

Did this project every get finished? Just based of the rendering its going to look killer!!:D