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Roadster Shop
04-01-2013, 08:36 PM
Here is a 64 Chevelle Convertible that we have been working on for a few months. There were a few pics in our Projects thread, but it has been progressing and it is definitely deserving of its own build thread.

Details: A lot of the components are still to be figured out as the car takes shape, but here are the vitals as of now.
Roadster Shop FAST TRACK IRS chassis
LS3 with customized Eforce Super Charger
6L90 trans either paddle shifted or tiptronic
18x9 and 19x12 wheels. Exact style still TBD. Good chance they will be a 1-off design.
The goal of this car is to build a high end muscle car that Tim can jump in and cruise anywhere he wants to in style. Eric Brockmeyer helped out with the initial renderings. We started looking at darker colors; blacks, charcoals, with a bright accent color to add some excitement. Here are a view of Eric's concepts that have given Tim more than enough to think about and a tough decision to make!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/64chevelle-frt-7_zpsaa4514f9.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/64chevelle-frt-6_zps3d5a15aa.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/64chevelle-frt-5_zps251fc363.jpg

Roadster Shop
04-01-2013, 08:39 PM
Here are a few pics of the car as it arrived. It was a nice cruiser, but the tired small block, weak powerglide, and original chassis left a lot to be desired.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/Picture225115_zps220a0fa0.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/Picture225108_zps11fc6188.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/Picture225024_zps92c09d1a.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/Picture225017_zpsd2d791d9.jpg

camcojb
04-01-2013, 08:42 PM
That should be a great project.

Roadster Shop
04-01-2013, 08:43 PM
The car was torn down and sent out to be stripped while the chassis construction got underway.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/Picture17834_zps4ad4af3f.jpg

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Roadster Shop
04-01-2013, 08:44 PM
Old vs. New

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/Picture225197_zpsf899cdfe.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/Picture18110_zpsa6a57ae4.jpg

frankv11
04-02-2013, 12:15 AM
Very nice , don't see many 64 Chevelle builds

JB64CHEVELLE
04-02-2013, 12:08 PM
I second that. I will be watching this one:popcorn2:

tims64chevelle
04-02-2013, 01:42 PM
I'm very excited about the build. Choosing the color is going to be the hardest part for me. Choosing The Roadster Shop to build it was easy!

WSSix
04-02-2013, 01:43 PM
This is going to be good.

I would try to keep the original color or something similar. It's a good looking color.

tims64chevelle
04-02-2013, 01:48 PM
Still on the fence...

tims64chevelle
04-02-2013, 02:07 PM
#1 and #3 are my favorites. The stock color was granny gold "saddle".

preston
04-02-2013, 02:32 PM
This is a totally random question that I could ask in one of a hundred threads on this site, and its not even that applicable to this particular car, but I see you and others putting these C5/C6 based setups on everything including giant cruisers that must weigh in the 5000+ range. YOur chassis normally includes fabricated steel arms but is there every any concern about putting luxo barges on the Corvette spindle and hub ? I know the vette guys have problems with flex in both parts under racing conditions. I hope to someday build an old Lincoln or Cadillac and I just can't seeing using those aluminum uprights and 1.75" bearing space hubs. Any thoughts ? What is the alternative besides fabricated steel uprights ?

214Chevy
04-02-2013, 06:16 PM
.......Any thoughts ? What is the alternative besides fabricated steel uprights ?

My opinion would be custom billet parts or custom carbon fiber parts then for more strength. And RS are the one's to build it for your if you feel like springing the extra coins for the one-off parts. :G-Dub: Furthermore, Stielow, Finch and other hardcore racers on here use the stock C5/C6 stuff with no problems and Stielow is pushing in excess of 800 hp and 800 ft. lbs of torque. :morepower

Roadster Shop
04-04-2013, 03:26 PM
As we started moving forward with the build, Tim started coming up with a few ideas to make his car more unique. Jeremy and Chris took those ideas and started running with them to further enhance the look. Here are a few concept sketches as we started refining the the ideas that will go into the car.Final versions will be coming in a few days. They are bad ass, I promise!

On the front, we planned to recess the grille & headlights back into the fenders, more like a Camaro or Challenger. These sketches show some scoop ideas in the stock bumper. This was a starting point for the front and rear end that have really taken shape. We are now in the process of fabbing a complete 1-off front bumper and grille.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/64chevelle_zps35ac0f90.jpg

The rear of the car was begging for a major overhaul as well. We played with different tail light ideas kind of going in the theme of the new Charger. Tim thought that was too much for the car and was overpowering the rear end. So we headed back down the road of doing a more refined, cleaner version of the stock lights that turned out to be a better fit. Another one of Tim's ideas was to make the "Chevrolet" script light up as the 3rd brake light. Chris came up with a pretty clean design below.

We had also planned on changing the way that the trunk opens. It will now be more like a later model Chevelle where the rear body panel is now part of the body instead of the trunk lid.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/ledon2_zpsd78a788a.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/Picture225006_zpsbb217316.jpg

Tim then did a photoshop version of our idea and added in a trim piece across the center of the trunk with the "Chevrolet" script in it. That idea fills the relatively plain/open rear section and will make the tail light idea easier.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/tim1_zps93c57b46.png

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/tim2_zps2ed1734f.png

214Chevy
04-04-2013, 04:51 PM
You guys are sick!! :wow: :wow:

66fury
04-04-2013, 06:11 PM
Great idea,I love it all black but wouldn't be upset either way.

gnx7
04-04-2013, 06:30 PM
that is going to be a great project

a buddy had a '65 chevelle convt ss 4spd 283 in high school!

tims64chevelle
04-04-2013, 09:21 PM
Yeah I just got some images recently of the build that have me very excited!!! there will be some good stuff coming.

64pontiac
04-04-2013, 11:01 PM
My money's on Numero Uno Color scheme....but all three look good.

Those look like Schott F10's......I think they look good on the car. I have actually wanted to use that wheel on something too. They make some great wheels, done a few sets lately!

I can't wait to see what it looks like, I would give both nuts for anything Roadster Shop!

tims64chevelle
04-05-2013, 10:10 AM
Thanks for the kind words, Yes, the initial design images are were done with Schott wheels. They wheels will probably be one off Forgelines when all said and done. The guys at the Roadster Shop know what thy are doing!!

Black or silver.... hmmmm

syborg tt
04-05-2013, 10:16 AM
Really I think I am going to build my next car in Photoshop only. No car just pictures of the car.

and yes this is going to be a really cool project.

Tim then did a photoshop version of our idea and added in a trim piece across the center of the trunk with the "Chevrolet" script in it. That idea fills the relatively plain/open rear section and will make the tail light idea easier.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/tim1_zps93c57b46.png

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/tim2_zps2ed1734f.png

RS-Chris
04-05-2013, 10:40 AM
To the disassembly!

When the car arrived we had a suspicion this one wasn't really hiding what might be lurking underneath (e.g. rear wheel openings were totally different left to right!), so with the car stripped, we saw it in all it's glory.
The repairs would necessitate new quarters, floor, trunk floor, rocker repairs, tailpanel apron etc.

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RS-Chris
04-05-2013, 10:52 AM
Old quarter/floor/trunk removed and new panel install:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8622355026_564c2cfbca_b.jpg

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The fitment between the repop quarters and original tailpanel was turning out to be a potential headache - thankfully Tim has excellent taste :D and allowed us to run with the design on this car. As a result we will be building the tail section (more info coming up!)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8533/8622469936_02828060f5_b.jpg

And for posterity's sake, a quick shot of the stock front end and the last time you will see it on this car!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8385/8622367224_84ca671a4e_b.jpg

RS-Chris
04-05-2013, 11:30 AM
The design: The '64 Chevelle seems to carry most of it's 'character' in the nose and tail of the body, with some nice clean lines making up the overall silhouette which can definately accept some modern styling cues. Instead of trying to add detail and features to the body of the car, which would end up detracting from the overall style, we decided to focus on the 'character areas' that exist, aiming for a modern refresh of the front grille opening, headlights and lower bumper, and an evolution of the tailpanel which fits the style and lines of the car.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8621267691_8f47a0a495_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8251/8621267483_81e6b8592b_b.jpg

With the design direction laid out, we move onto the new fab. Firstly creating the new outlines and profiles of the new bumper. We are picking up on the body lines which sit behind the original bumper and carrying the shape around in the new profile for a clean, tucked look. Instead of tucking the original bumper, we will create a new sheetmetal bumper so we are not limited or fighting the original shape as we go.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8392/8622372926_7a2a5ea98c_b.jpg

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214Chevy
04-05-2013, 12:37 PM
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8621267691_8f47a0a495_b.jpg

Now, if this front end isn't sick, I don't know what is. This is just too bad a$$. The a$$ end is gorgeous as well, but that front end is a game changer.

Kody
04-05-2013, 12:47 PM
Amazing as always! I wish I had just a 10th of the skill the guys at roadster shop have!

66fury
04-05-2013, 12:55 PM
i wish i worked there !!

Hotwhilz
04-05-2013, 03:24 PM
Wow! I rarely post this rendering and fabbing deserves it!!! Now it needs a convertible hard top that will fold in the trunk like the bimmers and Mercedes do!! And Impalas got the needed room for it!

Suscribed!

tims64chevelle
04-05-2013, 04:19 PM
I dont think the trunk is big enough now that it is full of wheel tubs!! haha

waynieZ
04-05-2013, 06:11 PM
Wow I love it! That looks awesome.

WSSix
04-05-2013, 07:21 PM
Looks excellent!

tones2SS
04-05-2013, 07:56 PM
Going to be another awesome build. I love the front and rear end renderings. Can't wait to see this bad boy go together.

65_LS1_T56
04-05-2013, 08:01 PM
:drool:

:bow:

RS-Chris
04-26-2013, 11:26 AM
Time for some updates!

Work continues on the front end:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8379/8684004124_429c3c5bc2_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8401/8682890815_417be53729_b.jpg

Testing the corner pieces to get the right look:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8531/8684008384_3ffe4a5072_b.jpg

Laying out the inner duct shape:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8265/8684010672_05c5383c06_b.jpg

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RS-Chris
04-26-2013, 11:41 AM
And the rear tail section - with the new quarters fitting the way they did, some much needed microsurgery was required to get the rear tailpanel square and on the same plane:

Passenger side:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8393/8684016986_6051d77f51_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8404/8684017378_49b2335107_b.jpg

And drivers side:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8546/8682901845_01f424dbcc_b.jpg

Creating the openeing edges, depth and new trunk edge:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8541/8684020420_e307ca0530_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8381/8684021654_5e8719d452_b.jpg

We then create the vertical surface in the opening and cut a perfectly symmetrical bezel to work towards. This way we know both the opening is correct and the machined pieces we make will fit perfectly.

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groovyjay
04-26-2013, 12:29 PM
Another jaw dropping update! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

214Chevy
04-26-2013, 12:58 PM
One bad a$$ first gen Chevelle.:RunninDog: :RunninDog:

1965_SS
04-26-2013, 05:02 PM
Absolutely amazing:faint:
Love getting these updated pictures of projects.
Dumb question.......How do you keep the bare sheet metal from never rusting, always looking nice?

JB64CHEVELLE
04-26-2013, 05:28 PM
:confused59: I am loving this one! keep the updates coming.

RS-Chris
05-01-2013, 04:27 PM
Another jaw dropping update! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

One bad a$$ first gen Chevelle.:RunninDog: :RunninDog:

Absolutely amazing:faint:
Love getting these updated pictures of projects.
Dumb question.......How do you keep the bare sheet metal from never rusting, always looking nice?

:confused59: I am loving this one! keep the updates coming.

Thanks!

Some more shots as the rear opening comes together and we start laying up the shapes for the new bumper:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8417/8699085981_a26f655dc8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8699085981/)
IMG_0260 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8699085981/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8402/8699085365_f78896aa64_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8699085365/)
IMG_0261 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8699085365/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Note the weight added to the underside to compensate for moving the opening up and subsequently lighter decklid!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8552/8699086455_5745084ee4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8699086455/)
Picture 224752 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8699086455/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Roughing in the new bumper profiles:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8411/8699088757_3900d4385a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8699088757/)
IMG_0278 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8699088757/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8559/8699089271_acd656e448_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8699089271/)
IMG_0279 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8699089271/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8127/8700362778_111a65081b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8700362778/)
Picture 224748 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/8700362778/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

onefast70elco
05-01-2013, 07:58 PM
Looks awesome.. I'm ready to see the rear all wrapped up:thumbsup:

214Chevy
05-01-2013, 08:00 PM
Byoo-T-Ful!!!!! :ohsnap: :ohsnap:

tubbed69
05-01-2013, 08:34 PM
Byoo-T-Ful!!!!! :ohsnap: :ohsnap:

X2 he said it all

Jay Hilliard
05-02-2013, 07:27 AM
Awesome work as usual. Just when you think you have seen it all, you guys bump the scale up again.

windycitychev
05-02-2013, 07:47 AM
loving the build great to see another Chevelle being done with very few here keep the pics coming, loving the rear and front end design killer

RS-Chris
07-22-2013, 11:41 AM
Some progress pics on the Chevelle!

With the taillight surround sheetmetal finalized, we could begin the engineering portion of the new taillight assembly:

The talilights will have a similar light pattern as the fronts with the long center trim housing the 'Chevrolet' letters which will serve as the third brake light.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5534/9342247951_59ca1be43d_b.jpg

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We also have a good direction for the interior with the narrowed up dash and gauge cluster, custom gauges and iPod mini integration. The center console will also feature capacitive touch surfaces for much of the regular switch functions and GSM push button shifter. Oh and a cupholder!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7338/9345024258_c60940044a_b.jpg

groovyjay
07-22-2013, 11:49 AM
:confused59: Wow!

RS-Chris
07-22-2013, 11:52 AM
Sheetmetal work on the front end is also underway with the new opening and trim pieces being created.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7328/9344982200_0385688f6c_b.jpg

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New opening 'inner' surface

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RS-Chris
07-22-2013, 11:55 AM
Trim piece fab:

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214Chevy
07-22-2013, 01:24 PM
Excuse me while I call 911. My jaw just broke from hitting the ground.:cheering:

1965_SS
07-22-2013, 02:02 PM
:hail:

Jr
07-22-2013, 03:59 PM
Metal work looks great!

Is that a Datsun with hre wheels?

BBC71Nova
07-22-2013, 04:18 PM
I don't care who has a TV show, or books, or sells the most merchandise, etc. You guys are the BEST OF THE BEST. You guys can do it all. Top notch fab, design and manufacture awesome parts, etc. I just wished I could hang out and watch the talent.

My stance remains the same as before. When my $hip comes in I'm forwarding it to you guys at RS :)

tones2SS
07-22-2013, 06:54 PM
Awesome work. Love the front end.

waynieZ
07-22-2013, 07:18 PM
Awesome work. Love the front end.

I'm with Tony! Awesome.

JB64CHEVELLE
07-22-2013, 09:22 PM
Love the front end!:trophy-1302:

MHORTON79
07-23-2013, 11:41 AM
Wow. I'm really looking forward to the completion of the interior with all the gadgets. Sorry, I'm a gadget guy fellas. This is gonna be awesome.

preston
07-23-2013, 01:03 PM
I don't care who has a TV show, or books, or sells the most merchandise, etc. You guys are the BEST OF THE BEST. When my $hip comes in I'm forwarding it to you guys at RS

Yup, after 20 years of this hobby that's the conclusion I've come to as well (although I'd have to visit Ironworks as CA is a lot closer to me).

Now, where is my $hip ? I'm running out of time here. Oh well, in the meantime I'll do everything myself an try to learn what I can from the great fab photos.

syborg tt
07-23-2013, 02:16 PM
Yup, after 20 years of this hobby that's the conclusion I've come to as well (although I'd have to visit Ironworks as CA is a lot closer to me).

Now, where is my $hip ? I'm running out of time here. Oh well, in the meantime I'll do everything myself an try to learn what I can from the great fab photos.

It's time for you to take a Road trip to the Midwest Plenty of awesome shops out this way. There are even a couple garage builders out here that have competed for the Ridler and made the Great 8. I am thinking it has something to do with the cold winters or the freaking snow.

SAFASTRO
08-26-2013, 04:48 PM
Speechless!!!

aidanfancystang
11-26-2013, 02:43 PM
Any progress on this?:poke:

Roadster Shop
11-26-2013, 08:27 PM
Any progress on this?:poke:

If you are gonna beat it out of us with a stick... then I guess I'll post some updates! :D

Roadster Shop
11-26-2013, 08:41 PM
We have been very busy with Tim's 64 over the past few months. Here is the picture recap of what we have been up to.

Finished up all of the metal work on the nose of the car for now. Headlights and grille still to come.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/Picture1346_zpsa61668bc.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/Picture1345_zps2c4e781a.jpg

Trans and driveshaft tunnel for the 6L90
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/IMG_3656_zps79fead5e.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/IMG_3777_zps1f7abbff.jpg

Wanted to try something different than the standard smooth or bead rolled look for the firewall so we fabbed this up.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/IMG_4139_zpse775944f.jpg

Removed the stock piece that looked like it was blasted with a shot gun

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/IMG_3998_zps6762c2e6.jpg

And welded i the new panel.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/IMG_4276_zps754d8d8b.jpg

Roadster Shop
11-26-2013, 08:52 PM
Here is a look into the engine compartment and how it was built.

Rough mock up and initial panel fabrication.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/Picture1413_zpsc4ca2f0d.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/IMG_5263_zps115f73d2.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/IMG_6549_zps054f7bdf.jpg

Close out panels around the radiator

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/IMG_5260_zps6baa28b6.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/IMG_6632_zps844e6188.jpg

Added some indentations around the mounting hardware and the new hood latches.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/IMG_7021_zps83000869.jpg

The completion of phase 1 of the inner fender...
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/IMG_7546_zpsad1517ef.jpg

redefined
11-26-2013, 09:55 PM
That metal work, so awesome! Lookin good. :unibrow:

streetbird
11-27-2013, 07:09 AM
an other masterpiece of the RS

RS-Chris
11-27-2013, 08:24 AM
A few more pics of the underhood fab:
Adding some detail recesses to the inner fenders

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3812/11084521484_33f542e9e3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084521484/)
IMG_7547 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084521484/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3740/11084424955_24bdee7388_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084424955/)
Picture 315 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084424955/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2842/11084430065_ef7202d00a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084430065/)
IMG_8674 (2) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084430065/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

We also decided to smooth and simplify the windshield cowl panel for a cleaner look:

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2837/11084550874_ec229bfdda_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084550874/)
IMG_9465 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084550874/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3822/11084534034_2609c9e90e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084534034/)
IMG_9428 (2) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084534034/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

RS-Chris
11-27-2013, 08:31 AM
One detail that seemed to scream out to us from day one when we got the car was the awkward intersect of the forward corner for the door, cowl and fender.

A few tape lines later and we had a plan to bring it all together a little more elegantly...

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2847/11084879356_651121fd5f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084879356/)
door (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084879356/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5534/11084546554_59e40ea2b7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084546554/)
IMG_9464 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084546554/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3686/11084448955_7a4302c38b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084448955/)
IMG_9725 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084448955/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3825/11084566684_9288291e69_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084566684/)
IMG_9949 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084566684/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5506/11084463615_9b1d01aaef_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084463615/)
IMG_9911 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084463615/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Looks like it should have been this way in the first place...

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5532/11084661773_d569f9618a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084661773/)
IMG_9904 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084661773/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7392/11084670303_c19fb37af1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084670303/)
DSC_0071 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/11084670303/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Studio57
11-27-2013, 08:53 AM
i hate these roadster shop projects, just becouse i can not do sheetmetal work as amazingly as you guys.

:king:

INTMD8
11-27-2013, 09:20 AM
What a difference, that looks great!

ChevelleNV
11-27-2013, 09:41 AM
i hate these roadster shop projects, just becouse i can not do sheetmetal work as amazingly as you guys.

:king:

I second that.... makes me sick

aidanfancystang
11-27-2013, 09:45 AM
well I am kinda glad I hit you with a stick now.

Vince@Meanstreets
11-27-2013, 11:42 AM
i hate these roadster shop projects, just becouse i can not do sheetmetal work as amazingly as you guys.

:king:

I second that.... makes me sick

me too....everytime I look at these and then go out to the shop to do the same, I end up with a hot mess. Fascinating how the pro's make it look so easy.

jsr69
11-27-2013, 01:37 PM
I have a dumb question because I can't tell from the pictures, are the fender wells, close out panels, etc. in the engine compartment aluminum or steel?

waynieZ
11-27-2013, 02:34 PM
And I worry how to get the gaps straight. Thank God for craftsman like you guy's

WSSix
11-28-2013, 10:46 AM
Love it! The firewall is a good departure from the normal smooth firewall look. Good job guys.

Roadster Shop
11-29-2013, 01:17 PM
I have a dumb question because I can't tell from the pictures, are the fender wells, close out panels, etc. in the engine compartment aluminum or steel?

Everything under the hood is aluminum on this build.

Roadster Shop
11-29-2013, 01:25 PM
Thanks to everyone else for the responses. Here is a little further work on the dash.

Tim wanted to keep the original shape of the dash, but narrow up the gauge area. We also wanted to get rid of a lot of the clutter in the rest of the original dash.

To start, we narrowed up the original gauge cluster portion of the dash to figure out the size that we wanted for the opening.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/DSC_01152_zpsb0909353.jpg

Then cut everything apart and re-shapped the dash, smoothed the lower portion, and added in a 69 Camaro glove box door to flow better with the new dash shape.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/DSC_0163_zpsb1a34ed3.jpg

All metal finished and smooth

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/Picture1012_zps1ab4d420.jpg

We will come back and machine a new gauge bezel to fit the narrowed opening.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/Picture1015_zpsdbb462a9.jpg

SS MPSTR
11-29-2013, 04:05 PM
The multitude of tweaks and fixes on this car are just superb. Great job!

TimMc
11-29-2013, 07:51 PM
Wow the change to the doors is the way the factory should have done it. Great build guys.

preston
11-29-2013, 08:55 PM
Looks good.

I know this particular build is a convertible, but often see you and other builders smoothing out the cowls and getting rid of fresh air. I also see most of the Vintage Air A/C setups that don't use OEM design only pull interior air. It has been my experience that while that is great for hot days when you need maximum cooling and drying, having no fresh air into the cabin makes it kind of stale and also makes defrost more difficult (although of course you have the A/C helping). Is this a bit of a sacrifice for looks or is it a total non-issue to have no fresh air source for the interior when you have A/C ?

65 347
11-30-2013, 10:20 PM
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Tims%2064%20Chevelle/Picture1012_zps1ab4d420.jpg


WOW!!

andreb
12-04-2013, 02:14 PM
Just amazing! Every tweak and mod compliments the next.

RS-Chris
06-05-2014, 11:28 AM
Picking up where we left off, attention turned to the way the glass will be mounted and the side vents. For a cleaner, contemporary look, we will be eliminating the vent function and installing a fixed side piece.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5588/14351695044_1688acd5e0_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3850/14165888189_99a1540d17_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/14165918228_f0e82f91f1_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2930/14349225641_f812b41fc9_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/14165984500_84ce383633_b.jpg

With the new quarters going on, the new sheetmetal created a lot of 'compatibility' issues with the roof and top mechanism, part of which meant new handmade trim and sheetmetal massaging in the surrounding area.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5198/14329449776_315371306a_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2906/14372754993_3bb28cf2d3_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3919/14349243931_71089c3538_b.jpg

Note the rounded corners on the decklid also...

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5274/14165946388_7dfea75b2b_b.jpg

NOPANTS68
06-05-2014, 11:38 AM
That rim around the top's edges is just killer. It really finishes off that border and the swept lines and curves match the quarter's radii. Really nice job guys. wow

RS-Chris
06-05-2014, 11:46 AM
Engine installed and fabrication of the aesthetic pieces:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3912/14349227921_3e91877984_b.jpg[/url]

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3842/14350996002_16263775ee_b.jpg[/url]

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5553/14166086937_61d4ec4896_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3911/14166092227_0b84c1a032_b.jpg

We are also going to be machining a new supercharger cover:

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5518/14351278662_29dff83925_b.jpg

Speaking of machining, we also cut the new tips for the exhaust and mounted them:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3883/14351719734_e30b1dc61d_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5234/14165943178_7db8c5b689_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2925/14166101867_5ebec2e585_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5490/14352594865_1d697df405_b.jpg

EBMC
06-05-2014, 11:59 AM
Nice job guys!:thumbsup:

67XR7
06-05-2014, 01:02 PM
I know this the 589th time i've said this but: GREAT JOB ROADSTER SHOP!!

RS-Chris
06-05-2014, 01:31 PM
Mockup of console location and trim layout.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3857/14351724184_c91cc10e07_b.jpg

iPad Mini retracts into dash on a linear actuator.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2940/14166001570_d6260eb21a_b.jpg

Couple of shots on the ground as it was moving to have the exhaust built.(wheels are just rollers - we will be making a custom set)

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2917/14351737204_7733585d2b_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5548/14166178877_135b2c36be_b.jpg

Exhaust detail:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3845/14167137679_2d89f63bbc_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3919/14330693616_2ea5faff1e_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/14350490111_659b982e25_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3853/14167140629_fd47ff6943_b.jpg

Juggernaut
06-05-2014, 01:37 PM
That's so hot! I'd dreamed about doing a custom center console in my '96 Caprice before it was totaled but never got around to it.

Gonna re-read this entire thread after work tonight!

Vince@Meanstreets
06-05-2014, 01:54 PM
iPad Mini retracts into dash on a linear actuator.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2940/14166001570_d6260eb21a_b.jpg

oh shut the front door. Billet exhaust tips and now a retractable iPad.

1transam
06-05-2014, 02:23 PM
Ok you win!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :trophy-1302:

RS-Chris
06-05-2014, 02:41 PM
The trick machined tailpanel, lenses and custom LED boards also coming together nicely:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/14372899963_0de02c778b_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3879/14372901743_27e29ee300_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5543/14166061089_866e858bf7_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3922/14351871234_a687060c8f_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3912/14329647686_ae1d67282b_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3857/14351873714_8411a88848_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2895/14351165452_18e2ee3393_b.jpg

214Chevy
06-05-2014, 03:29 PM
Ok you win!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :trophy-1302:

....and I tap out and yell "uncle!!" :faint: :faint:

Musclerodz
06-05-2014, 03:35 PM
I was just looking at this on your website the other day. How did you mold the tail light lenses?

If I know your timeline, car in probably going to make Columbus for SMOTY.

tones2SS
06-05-2014, 07:02 PM
oh shut the front door. Billet exhaust tips and now a retractable iPad.
LOL

Wow, that is some work guys! Those exhaust tips are nasty. In fact, the whole exhaust seems to be pretty darn awesome.

JB64CHEVELLE
06-05-2014, 08:22 PM
Wow :king: You guys make dreams come true.

66fury
06-06-2014, 04:39 PM
by far the best thing ive seen done in awhile

Greg from Aus
06-06-2014, 06:47 PM
Ive got nothing except for WOW :king: :king: :king:

WSSix
06-06-2014, 07:27 PM
This car blows me away with every update. Just gorgeous.

waynieZ
06-06-2014, 09:01 PM
Awesome ! I love this build.

frankv11
10-28-2014, 10:49 PM
Live bare metal just plain flawless !!!!

hersheys69z
12-05-2014, 10:11 PM
The ipad will be out dated by the time the car is done.
Just saying that's apple for you