64 Chevelle

[64mali]

So I've been on this site for a few years now and during that time I have begun a slow transformation of converting my 64 Chevelle from a drag race car to a fun to drive pro touring car. I've had my car since the 90's and have done everything to it. I used to be big in street/drag racing and loved to have a fast car I couldn't really drive. Once I started seeing how these pro touring cars were being built I decided I wanted to convert a basically finished race car into something I could enjoy with the family and my friends. I want to do occasional auto cross events but for the most part just build a fast and fun to drive car. I really like the resto mod look. Unfortunately I couldn't find too many before shots. It used to have the standard 90's Weld Draglites. The following photos were when I started to make some changes and had a set of 17" tourqe thrusts. I've decided to keep the 468 Big Block Chevy engine in it for now. I am putting in a T56, upgrading all the suspension and brakes, and updating the interior. https://www.dropbox.com/sc/g463cbx2vl4bp70/AABc3a9JU7PIpPCEPAiZrsrNa

[64mali]

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG1357_zpsod2vbghn.jpg

[64mali]

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/IMAG4366_1_zpsquastpxv.jpg

[214Chevy]

:flashie: :flashie: :flashie: :flashie: ..........??

[Radlark]

:ttiwop:

[64mali]

Haha, my thoughts exactly. I tried copy and pasting the link of the photos from drop box and pasting it to the add photos and I get a little square with an x. I found an old how to thread but its from 2011 and isn't the same as what I am seeing. Any help?

[Evan Iroc-Z]

I have always used Photobucket. Pretty simple and straight forward. They even give you the html code to copy and paste your images.

[64mali]

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG1358_zpspvga5qij.jpg

[64mali]

Evan Iroc Z, thanks bud. I guess you can't get the photos out of Dropbox, alright it's going to take a minute to pull some photos but here's a start, lol. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/IMAG1357_zpsod2vbghn.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG1359_zpscum68ytd.jpg

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[64mali]

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG1360_zpsxaleoenj.jpg

[waynieZ]

Nice looking car. The wait for the pictures was worth it.

[64mali]

Thanks waynieZ! I'm still working on getting photos into photo bucket but for the most part this is kinda where I started a few years back. I'll get more in and start showing the work I've been doing. It's definitiely not one of these high end bad ass builds but it will be a cool garage build budget pro touring car.

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

I gave this one to my 17 year old son . Would love to hear your plans . This one will get a full SpeedTech Performance frame boxing with cross member as well as 4 corner coilovers A arms and some mor stuff from them . LS3 with a Richmond 5 speed and a Fab 9" rear.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/morehorsepower/e1e54795-0eb0-4c90-90f3-b2cc3a133eb5_zpswczlxhyr.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/morehorsepower/media/e1e54795-0eb0-4c90-90f3-b2cc3a133eb5_zpswczlxhyr.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

Beautiful color, what is it ?

[Evan Iroc-Z]

No problem. Glad I pointed it out, that's a good looking car you have.

[64mali]

So is started the ol T56 swap. I wanted to try and keep the floor as original looking as I could on the top and bottom so I opted to section and raise the existing tunnel. Here's kinda how I did it

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[64mali]

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[64mali]

I created roughly 2" strips using the cuts as a template then tacked them in place. I rolled the floor slightly in some spots and tacked it all together essentially raising the trans 2"

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG1569_zpsfthajsqd.jpg

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[64mali]

Then I had to relief cut the firewall and bring it up to the height of the tunnel. The end of the tunnel needed some work molding the old pieces and new pieces together

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG0262_zpsmxjk8xu4.jpg

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http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG0278_zpsejjf0zt4.jpg

[64mali]

I cleaned it all up and put a coat of primer before I welded up all the old holes in the floors. I welded in bucket seat brackets and prepped the floors for Por15. The florrs were all in all pretty clean. There was surface rust in all the standard spots but nothing went threw and they were all in all pretty solid

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG0522_zpskgjv0xhe.jpg

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[64mali]

Meanwhile, underneath I welded in the Chris Alston trans cross member and boxed the frame rails. The hardest part of the rails was straightening all the years of jacks and jack stands bending the old frame rails, especially with the body on the car.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG0371_zpsyiwxfut9.jpg

[64mali]

Oh yeah, before I coated the floor I put in the driveshaft and took out the rear springs and the bump stops to let the axle lay on the frame. The only clearance issue I had was under the rear seat so I cut it out and welded a taller piece in. Probably wouldn't normally be necessary unless you plan on the car being really low which I do

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG0479_zpsf3yesu6h.jpg

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[64mali]

Sorry for so much on the trans tunnel but I've had a lot of people ask how to do it and I couldn't find a lot of images when I was looking so if someone likes this method hopefully it'll help.

[waynieZ]

Nice job, it looks great.

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Yes great job ! Hope to see more soon .

[64mali]

Thank you, I got the floors coated and started moving on to the dash.

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[64mali]

I welded up the ol monster tach mount on top of the dash and decided to get rid of the old heater knobs in anticipation for a more modern ac/heater set up down the road.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG1148_zpscrcly6tu.jpg

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[64mali]

So you can see in some of the photos the dash and door tops used to be painted a faux marble. I think getting rid of the old 90's marble is probably one of the biggest interior upgrades to me. LOL. I went with the Boss 338 wheels and I really like the flat grey against the shiny black so I felt bringing this color into the interior would be really nice. I also kinda felt that having some flatness against the black and chrome would make for some good contrast in the interior. I'm liking it so far. I went with House of Kolor Galaxy Grey with Hot Rod Flatz clear coat.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG1344_zpsgmyukw9p.jpg

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[64mali]

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[64mali]

I got things unmasked and cleaned the car up a little.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG1424_zpszogc9roe.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG1423_zpsy0vziczh.jpg

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Looking Good !! Did you tub the rear ? What size tire and wheel do you have on the rear ?

Keep the pic coming !! Will be watching this one close !!

[64mali]

MOREHORSEPOWER, Thanks. I didn't tub it but back when I raced and before I painted the car we modified the rear outer wheel well to the quarter panel. It's actually really clean and I'm able to stuff a 30" slick under there or now a 20x10 with a 275/35/20 tire. I just placed a big order and I'm waiting for some parts. I'll be updating soon with some new photos

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

64mali From the last photo they look more like a 315mm . I am guesing a 5.5" or 6" backing . We also shaved the lips on the fenders when replacing the rear quarters . Keep the pic coming and the parts roiling . I like the fact that you are building your car as we get ready to build my sons car.

[64mali]

I forget the backspacing but I can measure it next time I have a wheel off if you'd like. I'm pretty sure the rear end is narrowed also. I'll get a measurement of that as well to let you compare. I like the 20's in the back a lot but I think I'm going to get a set of 18's for playing around on the autocross track. That way I don't kill sticky and expensive tires playing on the street. You've also got me thinking about the Speed Tech frame brace kit now.lol. But I think I'm going to finish the mess I started and see how it goes. If I do everything now I won't have nothing to compare it to because I only went fast in straight lines before...

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Yes if you can get numbers that would be great . As for the brace kit you have take the body off the frame . But as you said I only want to do it once and now is the time . I live 4 hours north of SpeedTech and we went down to there shop and what a bunch great guys !! They even gave my son a ride in there C10 . I think he is still smiling !!

[64mali]

So it's funny how I underestimate time and materials sometimes, lol. I started to lay down the Dynamat Extreme and figured I would start from the rear. I went to clean the old glue off the package tray and ended up stripping it to metal. Once I was in it that far I figured there was no point in leaving the huge square holes where the roll bar goes through so I made filler panels. Next a little epoxy prime and I can finally start my Dynamat project.

So I start laying the Dynamat and was waiting for my Dynaliner and the cardboard rear seat divider to show up. I ordered the divider and package tray minus the old jute pad because I figured the Dynaliner would be way cooler. Then it gets here. So for whatever reason I didn't pay much attention to the amount of Dynaliner that comes in a roll and figured I would probably get the back half done. LOL, I certainly underestimated that one. So I have a very nice divider board that just quadrupled in value. HaHa. This sound deadening adventure isn't going to be cheap. I'm happy with the outcome so far though.

Sorry not a very exciting update but I am looking forward to getting my interior back in.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG1499_zpsnpilojy8.jpg

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[64mali]

Here's a sneak peak at the dash with Dakota Digital

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG1573_zpsmhmr66vd.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG1575_zps1v3a3jdn.jpg

[Zoomin]

Great looking instrument panel.

[1965_SS]

Great looking car!
I just got that same dash gauge setup:lol:
Do you have any pics of the outer wheel well mods or explain what was done?
Tunnel mod, floors, dash, everything looks awesome!

[waynieZ]

Looking good, nice job on the dash. I love the gauges.

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Nice work !! Looking good !!

[64mali]

Thanks all for the compliments! I will definitely upload some photos and measurements of the rear modifications when I get back under the car. I've been focused on the interior lately but I'm getting closer to finishing up underneath.

[64mali]

So unfortunately life's curb balls have been hitting me from all angles. The car was obviously side lined but I have decided to keep going on things that don't really cost money at the moment. I don't really have anything too exciting going on but I got my windshield installed today. I got new glass and had my chrome polished. Shout out to Smiley in San Francisco for his polishing skills. He did a great job! If anyone is in the bay area and looking for a guy pm me and I'll give you his number. There's not too many guys doing it around here anymore.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160229_133453_zpsd1ljn9qs.jpg

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[64mali]

Now it's time to straighten out this mess. Anyone have ideas on mounting the Dakota Digital control boxes? I have the dash unit and the electric fan setup. I'm thinking of making a plate for those and the relays so I'm not drilling any holes. I'm also thinking of making a plate to go behind the glove box for my MSD, coil, and solenoid. I am planning on mounting the battery behind the rear seat over the axle.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160229_200419_zpsws5rwwm1.jpg

[1965_SS]

Window trim looks great!

[pro66tour]

I got things unmasked and cleaned the car up a little.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG1424_zpszogc9roe.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/IMAG1423_zpsy0vziczh.jpg

Nothing like that rear quarter - sexy!!!:relax:

[64mali]

Thanks guys! Is anyone running QA1 or Viking rear coil-over kits? I can't find shock length data on any brands except QA1. They are calling their shock 20.5" extended and 14" collapsed. Here's a shot of my measurement collapsed which is about 14" but I'm afraid that might be too close. The rear end is not touching the frame here, just lying on the bump stops. I plan on setting the car up as low as I can which I am guessing will be about two inches higher than it is here. Am I over thinking it or should I get a shock that's about an inch shorter?

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160301_214850_zps0j816tyf.jpg

[Yelcamino]

Here are the measurements for Ridetech coilovers. It looks like the 6.9 will work for you based on the measurements you provided.

Stroke......Compressed......Ride Height......Extended......Spring Length
2.9"..............8.73".............10.5"..............11.63"............8"
3.6"..............9.43".............11.5"..............13.03"............8"
4.1"............10.13".............12.5"..............14.23"...........10"
5.2"............11.23".............14.5"..............16.43"...........12"
6.3"............12.33".............16".................18.63"...........14"
6.9"............13.13".............17.25".............20.03"...........14"

Click here (http://www.ridetech.com/store/coil-overs/) for more info.

*Check your other thread regarding shock lengths. Josh provided some good info regarding the Ridetech coilover conversion kit.

[WSSix]

Sorry life's getting in the way but you're doing great work. The car looks fantastic!

[64mali]

Thanks for the Ridetech feedback. I am eagerly awaiting my new kit for the rear so I started back on the wiring. I got the fuse block mounted

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160321_164711_zps2uprwwml.jpg

[64mali]

I started playing around with mounting ideas for the Dakota Digital control boxes. I was going to go with fabricating a mounting plate but I after looking at it both ways I think I might just weld some 1/2" 10-32 bungs to the firewall. Here's a rough mock up with double sided tape

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160321_174100_zpscxhcwjfj.jpg

[64mali]

vs. my mounting plate idea? Any thoughts?

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160306_132934_zpsedhhnk5l.jpg

[64mali]

Also got my pedals hung

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[64mali]

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[pro66tour]

I started playing around with mounting ideas for the Dakota Digital control boxes. I was going to go with fabricating a mounting plate but I after looking at it both ways I think I might just weld some 1/2" 10-32 bungs to the firewall. Here's a rough mock up with double sided tape

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160321_174100_zpscxhcwjfj.jpg

Less is more...
I will go firewall in my case. I'll be at this stage this spring/summer.

[64mali]

pro66tour I agree. So here's what I went with

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160328_134352_zpshbylspd4.jpg

[64mali]

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[pro66tour]

Looks factory clean!
Great choice of hardware. Thanks for the pics. I now know exactly what to do.

[1965_SS]

Looks good!
I'll have to do something like that for my Dakota Digital modules.

[64mali]

Thanks guys, I ordered the bungs from BungKing.com . He's got a pretty good selection and fast delivery. I found him back when I was building custom Harley's.

[64mali]

Fabricated a panel for the electronics. It'll go inside the car on the passenger side firewall. I just can't decide if I am going with a remote solenoid or going to put a power junction block there instead.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160402_194623_zpsnx8nzuvx.jpg

[64mali]

Got some new parts in. It's funny I wanted to do a coil over conversion 20 years ago when I was drag racing. Really glad I didn't do it. The technology has come so far. I'm really impressed with the quality of these parts!

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160409_134324_zpssiiq3vco.jpg

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[waynieZ]

It looks good.

[64mali]

Alright, so to the guys who patiently waited for my explanation on how to fit a 10" wide rear wheel in a 64.....here's why it took so long. In order for me to photo what was done back in the day I had to remove years of rubber from the ol drag racing days out of the wheel wells in order to show you. LOL, what a pain in the behind that was! I tried everything next to pulling out the torch and melting it off but ultimately was successful in using a commercial grade power washer. I guess I had the best rubberized coating there is.

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[64mali]

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[64mali]

So I have a 12 bolt that has been narrowed one inch from factory. My rear end measures 59" overall axle to axle. I may be wrong but everything I have read the factory 10 bolt 64 rear end was 60" end to end. The next modifications were to the inner fender well. Obviously I had to do it before paint because I cut the outer wheel housing about three quarters the way up and pushed it out toward the quarter. I then welded in some metal to join the well to the quarter. Then about 3/4" of the lip was trimmed away. Bear in mind I did this 20 years ago. I ran the car with a 28x10" slicks that were basically a 275/60/15's I think. My main thing back then was I didn't want to cut the car up (tub it) and I am glad I didn't. So here's a shot of the inner wheel well looking out toward the quarter. If you look closely you can see where the pieces were welded in. I think this mod gave me roughly another inch of play. I can roll a 20x10 with a 275/35/20 without touching anything and the car's frame resting on the axle without a bump stop.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160502_145016_zps6njfxj5g.jpg

[64mali]

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[64mali]

I decided early on in this project that I did not want to remove the body. It was a decision I regret after countless hours on my back degreasing, welding, grinding and sanding. I guess for the most part I was scared of space limitations and dealing with an already painted car. I also did not want to cut the cage out of it even though I already removed some of it. But in the end I am happy with the way it is coming along. These pics are in an epoxy prime as there are still a few areas that I need to finish but I think it's coming along.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160430_171000_zpshxa5t4nh.jpg

[64mali]

after...notice the boxed frame rails, T56 trans tunnel mods to look factory, and the driveshaft tunnel mods

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[64mali]

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[waynieZ]

It looks great under there, nice owrk.

[pro66tour]

Very nice....I love clean!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

looks great!!

[dug]

Nice work being done on this. Keep it up! Let me know if you're ever in the east bay with it when you're done- I'm just up in El Cerrito and would love to see it in person. I have a soft spot for A-bodies as I have a 70 chevelle :cheers:

Doug

[64mali]

Thanks Vince, Joe, Wayne, and Doug! I really appreciate the compliments and you guys looking at my project. It keeps me motivated to keep going, in fact after I type this reply I'm gonna put a few hours working on the car. Thanks again and I'll post more soon.

[64mali]

I'm on to my last big project that I've put off and put off. I thought of ways of covering it up for now so I can put the car back together but decided I've come this far I want to finish it right. I would have much rather did the big one piece pan but again not pulling the body off has haunted me. Oh well, I think I've come up with some cut off points that you won't be able to see underneath and the top is going to be Dynamat'd anyway. I'm pumped because once I finish the trunk floor I can finish refinishing the underside and the car can finally go back together.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160521_190122_zpsoodoyup2.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160521_190141_zps3caoclyd.jpg

[64mali]

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160521_191612_zpsduoxdrlh.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160521_192322_zpshxjvinjg.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160521_192745_zpsz8oxayqe.jpg

[64mali]

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160521_201010_zpsmqovkcdy.jpg

[64mali]

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160521_204121_zps9bcxmeeo.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160521_210012_zpsn4mga38h.jpg

[64mali]

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160521_210023_zpss6bjjzbx.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160521_215254_zps6c5zpcpx.jpg

[64mali]

I started fabricating a panel to go behind the glovebox area of my car where I could mount all my ignition electronics. I didn't want to drill or butcher my firewall so I made this panel and welded nuts where I needed to mount things.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160528_163205_zpspweetyqw.jpg

Here's a shot of it installed in the car.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160528_195137_zpsgdsu4rim.jpg

[64mali]

I'm getting really excited to finally bolt things onto the car for the last time. Hopefully. I've been working on the wiring with a good friend of mine. We decided to install a new electrical bulkhead for all the wiring forward of the fire wall. I used a Delfi connector and it will be moved to the outside driver's edge of the firewall where it will be hidden by the fender. In order to get to that area I had to run the wires into the pocket where the air vent was. I am replacing the vent with speakers so I can use the original kick panels.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160528_142802_zpszivzggfy.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160528_142740_zps61u1jyay.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160529_182822_zpsjx7jg5v9.jpg

[64mali]

Got my Centerforce Dual Friction clutch in for good

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160529_003629_zpszbi3kwda.jpg

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

You have a lot of good ideas going on here !! I wish we was this far along .

[64mali]

:thankyou: :thankyou:

[pro66tour]

Fresh wiring looks great going in there! I think I mentioned this before, but love that shot of the rear quarter. I get messy everytime I see it:wow: lol

[waynieZ]

Nice job on the panel, it looks good installed. That's a sweet clutch set up.

[64mali]

Thanks guys. I'm hoping to get the trunk floor finished up this weekend and finish painting the under side. That'll be a huge moment when I can really start rolling on the assembly.

[Centerforce]

Got my Centerforce Dual Friction clutch in for good


Awesome! Let us know how you like it once the cars up and running.

[64mali]

Not super happy with the trunk floor pans I got. There's a couple subtle differences like an extra drain hole in the middle and the raised beads on the bottom ran too high in the back. They prevented the pan from sitting flush against the rear cross member. So I had to break out the torch and hammer and flatten them out. Other than that they fit good and I sectioned it in a way that from underneath you could never tell they were replaced. I can make the inside undetectable as well but I'm not going to spend a ton of time on the top because I'm gonna Dynamat the floor.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160606_102418_zpsa5y2aej5.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160606_120514_zpsoxfpryo0.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160606_130208_zpspjydxfgo.jpg

[64mali]

Flattening them out on the end worked out well and most of what you see was covered by the cross member , including the butt weld

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160606_135752_zpsziudb639.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160606_214141_zpsvuqyfye7.jpg

[pro66tour]

With what you had in front of you, you have to be happy with the outcome. Looks like the rest of the build, CLEAN... :cheers:

[64mali]

Thank you pro66tour

[64mali]

Finishing up the trunk floor. I spent a lot of time trying to make these aftermarket pans fit and hiding all the seems so you can't tell I ever put pans in it. It's taken a while but I'm happy with the progress so far.

This is the only visible seem and it cleaned up really well. Can't tell!

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160614_114147_zpsvwtobzdh.jpg

Little grinding and some putty

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160614_135849_zpshzzsnumm.jpg

[64mali]

And some primer

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160614_173654_zpsn8yobpxt.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160614_183057_zps4motaxpo.jpg

[64mali]

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160614_183019_zpsieke9c97.jpg

[64mali]

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160614_183036_zps85xtpodv.jpg

[64mali]

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160614_183026_zpsi4bjzzlr.jpg

[64mali]

I'm really pumped I got the underside topcoated today! Now I can finally start putting this thing together.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160625_154436_zpsjaymwdnd.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160625_170900_zpsuwqgc5du.jpg

[64mali]

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160625_170940_zpsegsb8rab.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160625_171000_zpscluqpugy.jpg

[64mali]

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160625_171000_zpscluqpugy.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160625_171013_zpsbsnsmvbx.jpg

[64mali]

I used this SEM Trim Black. It's really easy to spray and has a nice factory sheen when it's dry.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/FB_IMG_1466900900172_zpsyftss1fl.jpg

[Sonar Chief]

:gitrdun: That finish looks great. Nice job!

[Zoomin]

Wow, that turned out great! Nice work.

[zz430droptop67rs]

I'm liking that finish a lot!

[64mali]

Thank you, me too!

[rixtrix1]

Looks real good! What are your plans for the front suspension and brakes?

[64mali]

Thank you! I'm going with Ride Tech coil overs, tubular control arms, and tall 2" drop spindles. I plan on going the Kore3 C5 route for brakes but to be honest, I might get the car back together and do the brakes after. Plus that way I have something to compare it to. I have a big front sway bar but would like to go with the Ride Tech one also. I've heard mixed reviews about the hydro boosters but I'm about to put one on a friends 67 Chevelle so I'll make my mind up on that after.

[waynieZ]

The paint came out great. Nice work.

[64mali]

Thank You! Happy 4th of July everyone! Spent some time over the weekend putting the rear end back in and hopefully for good. It's kinda nice pulling out the locktite and finding new hardware.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160704_165711_zpst6hukf7j.jpg

[pro66tour]

Happy 4th! :flag2: Wow…All looks fantastic!!!

[64mali]

Thank you! I guess sometimes it's not always better to have a bigger pipe! LOL, I have a hard time going from the old drag racing ideology to pro touring or resto mod. I had these Hooker Super Comp headers with 2" primaries and a 3 1/2" collector. They hang really low and there's little room for spark plug wires, steering, etc. I got these Headmen Elites with 1 7/8" tubes and 3" collectors and gained almost 2" of ground clearance!

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160705_151425_001_zpst7bv8ywa.jpg

[64mali]

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160705_142008_zps652unqri.jpg

[64mali]

Transmission in!

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/Resized_20160705_180740_zpsuw43myxj.jpeg

[pro66tour]

For the application the Headman's are great fit. Are those the: Hedman Husler® LS Engine Swap Headers 45216? I will be purchacing these this summer (although the pic in the add may not be the specific application) and from the research I've done they are what you've just installed. That confirms things for me…Cheers!

[64mali]

Thanks Joe. No they aren't the Hustlers. I have a big block chevy. I'm kinda stuck on old school for now but haven't ruled out a future LS swap.

[64mali]

Installed my new Tanks Inc fuel tank. Well kinda. I rushed it in to see what it looks like but it'll come back out when my strap insulators come in. I'm going to put a sheet of Dyna mat on top too. But here's a sneak peak!

I'm kinda bummed all my goodies are hidden though. I haven't seen a tank in this car in more than ten years as it had a fuel cell mounted in the trunk before. I posted a question in the engine fuel section if anyone who see's this has any input on this setup

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160710_164511_zpsg4rek6iy.jpg

[64mali]

I guess I can lay underneath...LOL

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160710_164558_zpsyevojy8r.jpg

[pro66tour]

Thanks Joe. No they aren't the Hustlers. I have a big block chevy. I'm kinda stuck on old school for now but haven't ruled out a future LS swap.

All good, big block is lovely brother! Ive got the same tank going in though and it is great to see it in there. As for laying underneath the car…I can be under there all day and night long! Outstanding...:trophy-1302:

[Nick.V70]

Looking good buddy, I see the panel you talked about under your glove box you talked about on the phone. I am going to look into that suggestion.

[64mali]

Thanks guys. I made a little progress taking out the old front suspension.


http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160813_115403_001_zpsglm4tfvb.jpg
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160813_123907_zps3m2odfft.jpg

[64mali]

In with the new....

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160813_140112_zps1b6utzcf.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160815_225330_zpsdbatsakt.jpg

[64mali]

One of the best parts of working on my car is doing so with my son. He helped me build some crates for the rear.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160723_103607_zpsdk39ur7n.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160723_102751_zpsielxumyw.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160723_105322_zpssr9miu64.jpg

[64mali]

Now the car is technically sitting on all four tires for the first time in years!

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160816_130506_zpsn9mkpzge.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160816_130332_zpsgmk7orom.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160816_130525_zpstnd72bk4.jpg

[waynieZ]

The car is lookiing good, so are those crates, Send him to my house I could use a set. You guys are doing a great job.
Everytime my grandson comes to the house he has to check out Vavoo's car to see if I'm doing enough. He's my little inspector. Too bad he's only 3 I could use him in those tight little spots ...........

What dimensions did you make the crates?

[64mali]

Thanks Wayne. The crates are 12" wide by 23 1/2" long.

[64mali]

Pretty pumped I am ordering the Fitech Meanstreet 8 tomorrow!

[Centerforce]

That stance is really mean looking. The perfect amount of drop in our opinion!

[frankv11]

64s my favorite Malibu model.
Great job

[64mali]

Bare in mind the front will have coilovers but I still wanna get an idea of where it's going to sit so I put it together anyway. Here's the before and after

before
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160813_115403_001_zpsglm4tfvb.jpg

after
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160815_225330_zpsdbatsakt.jpg

[Zoomin]

Sweet! How much clearance do you have with the inner fender?

[64mali]

Zoomin, the clearance to the fender well is good, I am more concerned with the oil pan and cross member. The good news is when I put the coil overs in if it is an issue I can raise it up a little bit.

[64mali]

I was hoping the huge disk brake trend ends before I am done so I can save a little money and just run it with rear drums. LOL

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160822_115340_zpsdoy9jqou.jpg

[64mali]

Here we go!!!!

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160825_161622_zpsxumqg9ln.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/Resized_20160825_162208_zpsqf8cweyv.jpeg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160825_162156_zpsi0ik6awb.jpg

[waynieZ]

Nice clean looking setup.

[Ketzer]

... but haven't ruled out a future LS swap.

Boooo..!! :shakehead:

[64mali]

Ahh man, I got a Booo! LOL. I've ordered up the fuel lines and I'm waiting on some electrical stuff and hopefully I can fire this thing up soon.

[1965_SS]

Really great job with everything!
Can't wait to see it on the ground at your finished ride height.

[Zoomin]

Ahh man, I got a Booo! LOL. I've ordered up the fuel lines and I'm waiting on some electrical stuff and hopefully I can fire this thing up soon.

Anyone that doesn't like LS engines is going to get a lot of heartburn on this site. :snapout:

I've got a FiTech unit too, but haven't hooked it up yet. Can't wait to test it out.

[64mali]

Haha, I agree about the LS engines so here's my stance on it.

A.. I have two healthy big blocks that are done and have a lot of money tied up into them so it really doesn't make a whole lot of sense for me at this point to do an LS swap. My second motor is a beast at over 700 HP on pump gas!

B.. At this point it's better for me to finish my build and try to set up for an LS swap down the road if I am unhappy with the motors I have or as they die...LOL, I'm not easy on motors so in all reality I just need to start preparing for that day in advance.

C.. I am happy setting the car up with this type of fuel injection for now knowing that I'll have parts in the car like the fuel injection tank, fuel system, and transmission that will easily adapt to an LS down the road. I have also thought about doing the swap using a carbureted intake and the FITech if I wanted. In all reality now that I have the T56, the fuel system, the FITech, I am thinking a swap will be relatively painless. I am also very excited to get the car running with all the improvements I have made so I have an idea of what I like and would like to improve on.

All in all, I am very partial to traditional small blocks and big blocks in old Chevy's. I am also very open to the thought of doing an LS swap. You simply can't ignore their reliability and performance. There's no doubt in my mind I will do an LS swap in the future. For now, my focus is getting the car back on the road and enjoying it.

[SBDave]

I look forward to your thoughts on the FITech. I'm eyeing one of their systems for a stroked small block mopar engine I'm building.

Thanks!

[64mali]

SBDave, thanks me too! It really cant be beat when you compare the competition. It looks like Holley just came out with an exact replica of the FITech platform. I found that interesting.

[64mali]

NEED HELP!!!!!! Red or black calipers?????????

[1965_SS]

I think the black with red lettering would look cool on your car.

[syborg tt]

I think the black with red lettering would look cool on your car.



I agree with the Black with Red letters. Who's kit are you considering? I did the kit from Kore3 and paired it with a DSE brake booster Sbd the car stops as good as my 2010 Camaro.

ps I did an LS swap with a 700r4 and a carb and I live that your doing a big block as nothing sounds better then a raspy big block.

[no go nova]

Just beautiful love how your doing it step by step. Keep the pics coming.

[64mali]

Wow, see that's why I love this site. I would have never thought of the black calipers with red lettering. I love it! I think that's subtle and cool all in one. It'll add just enough detail to catch the eye. I am going with Kore3 brakes.

[TonyG]

Great project you have going. I just signed back into this site to get motivation. my 65 is at the shop now and getting a lot of rust cut out and will receive a lot of attention starting in a couple weeks. I'll start a thread for it soon. Mine has been sitting miserably for about 8 years now.

Keep up the great work! and thank you for helping me get motivated! :G-Dub:

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Been away from the site for a few months . Wow your car is really coming together nice .

[64mali]

Thanks guys! It motivates me getting feedback and all the compliments for sure! I knew if I started a thread I would have to keep the progress and pics coming to keep the thread going and by keeping it going I've met new friends and sparked up new conversations with old ones. On top of that a couple of my buddies just bought new hot rods and it's giving me even more motivation to get this thing going again. Now if I could just come up with a bunch of money and all the other things in my life can be paused I'd be in great shape. LOL

[64mali]

I got some new goodies in from Kore3

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/Resized_20160923_101402_zpszfqiivyk.jpeg

[64mali]

I haven't decided how I'm going to paint the calipers yet. Part of me kinda likes the raw look but I also think if I powder them gloss black and paint the lettering red they'll look cool. I even thought of smoothing them out first and having some Chevelle decals made

[64mali]

And my front coil overs have arrived....

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160924_205159_zpspvz98e1q.jpg

[pro66tour]

I haven't decided how I'm going to paint the calipers yet. Part of me kinda likes the raw look but I also think if I powder them gloss black and paint the lettering red they'll look cool. I even thought of smoothing them out first and having some Chevelle decals made

I agree. Like the raw look too, however when I got mine they looked a little too raw, so I hit them with high temp low/satin black. Chevelle would be trick for sure!

[64mali]

That looks great! they are clean looking calipers for sure

[64mali]

I got my front coilovers in tonight. I'm very happy they fit great. With the adjustment collar just loose enough to not have any spring tension the car sits really nice but realistically an inch too low. That's perfect! I can lower it a little extra for shows and such and lift it up an inch or so when it's cruising time. That's exactly what I wanted.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160925_180345_zpsd3ckzkyx.jpg

[64mali]

I'm not so happy with the rear though. I think the shock is too long. I have the adjustment collar all the way to the end and the car could still go a little lower. In this position the spring falls out of the upper collar if I jack up the car. I'm pretty sure I am going to need a shorter shock! Any thoughts? Here's a pic at it's current setting.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20160925_221902_zpsabwe1ctz.jpg

[pro66tour]

Very nice looking bracket for the rear shock. Gotta drive the car and massage the coil overs a bit then dial them in a little at a time till your satisfied. Looks great!

[waynieZ]

The brakes look good on there.

[65_LS1_T56]

I'm not so happy with the rear though. I think the shock is too long. I have the adjustment collar all the way to the end and the car could still go a little lower. In this position the spring falls out of the upper collar if I jack up the car. I'm pretty sure I am going to need a shorter shock! Any thoughts? Here's a pic at it's current setting.


What stroke shock is that? 4.1"?
What it most important is the travel of the shock when its at ride height. If its a 4.1", you want to be close to the center of stroke so ~2" or so either way. Definitely don't want to bottom it out on compression.
If you have enough shock travel at ride height, you can get shorter springs. This will move the spring perch up to allow more adjustment (if you have shock travel of course) They can and will pop out when you raise the car. Not really a big deal as long as they seat back properly when loaded. My rears do that now since going to a high spring rate. I just reach up there and feel with my hand if the spring seated properly when letting it down.

The right way to fix it is move the shock mounts further apart...I know, not as easy.

[64mali]

Very good info, thank you. I was afraid the springs would come off on a big dip or something. I have to crawl under and measure but I think I am about mid travel, although I will double check. I don't think I will bottom out the shock if I have a good bump stop on the rear end. I don't want to use the stock rubber ones, I was thinking of using the newer GM style progressive foam style stops. Anyone run these?

[64mali]

It's been a while since I have been able to do much to the car. I got out there today and made new roll bar access panels, laid down some Dynamat, and mounted my battery tray. I also welded a bung into the cage and trunk floor near the battery so I could get a good ground the chassis and body. Tomorrow I am hoping to get the new fuse panel hung and battery cable routed.

old access panels custom fabricated by my local cage installer...sarcasm
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20170506_194202_zpsuawfojei.jpg

[64mali]

new access panels and battery bracket

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20170507_175222_zpsyq3fj8mf.jpg

[64mali]

After cleaning things up and getting down some Dynamat.

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20170507_221933_zpsjoxlzbmb.jpg

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20170507_221942_zpsaxg5wpto.jpg

[64mali]

I still need to rivet down the access panels. I welded 3/8" bungs to the bottom of the battery tray and it's bolted down from underneath. I think it came out pretty clean.

[64mali]

I am shifting my focus to getting the car running. My biggest hold up has been the wiring. We started wiring it a while back and decided the old Painless fuse panel I installed in the late 90's wasn't going to cut it anymore. I opted to go with their newer 28 circuit kit leaving me more room for adding extra amenities. It was a little bit of a set back since we were somewhat far along already but in the end it was a good choice for my build. By me focusing on getting the car running it will certainly motivate me to finish the suspension and brakes once this car is able to start and I can start putting the interior together. It's been too easy to get side tracked when the end seemed so far away. Really all I have left to do is wiring, rear disk brakes, power steering, steering column and wheel, brake master cylinder and rear brake line, finish hooking up the hydraulic clutch, fuel lines, and interior.

old harness
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj481/showtimekustoms/chevelle/20170509_223236_zpslne4nujp.jpg

new harness

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[64mali]

I am at the point where I need to figure out wiring the T56. I know there are a million posts all over the internet and I've spent countless hours reviewing them but can't find what I need. Can anyone help? I have a Dakota dash and am assuming the VSS will get wired directly to the dash. The reverse light seems straight forward. What about reverse lockout and the skip shift??? I have all the pig tails. Any help or guidance would really be appreciated.

[65_LS1_T56]

I am at the point where I need to figure out wiring the T56. I know there are a million posts all over the internet and I've spent countless hours reviewing them but can't find what I need. Can anyone help? I have a Dakota dash and am assuming the VSS will get wired directly to the dash. The reverse light seems straight forward. What about reverse lockout and the skip shift??? I have all the pig tails. Any help or guidance would really be appreciated.

I wired my reverse lockout to my brake pedal. So clutch it, tap the brakes, slides right into reverse. Works great. The skip shift, you can just delete (no wire I believe). Doing that in a car the trans was born in would throw the light all the time. Yes, the VSS goes right to the DD box. You can calibrate the pulse/mile once you get it running and driving.

[64mali]

Exactly the information i was looking for. Thank you, that helps. By using the brake switch for your reverse lock out do you feel like you have to side step the pedals?

[65_LS1_T56]

Exactly the information i was looking for. Thank you, that helps. By using the brake switch for your reverse lock out do you feel like you have to side step the pedals?

Not sure what you mean side step. Whenever you shift into reverse, you should be at a full stop anyway. So clutch in, tap the brake, engage reverse. Its real simple actually.

[64mali]

Gotcha, Thanks so much. That's how I'll wire my setup.

[1965_SS]

Any updates?

[64mali]

Ah man, it's been a minute since I have updated anything. Nothing too exciting. Life has been a bit in the way of the car it seems but lately I have been back at it. We are really close on the wiring. I got my dash in. I got a new tilt steering column in and my clutch pedal installed. I have started to build the exhaust. I decided to test myself and tig up my own stainless exhaust system. So far I'm pretty satisfied considering this is the first stainless I have ever tig welded and I have pretty much only done aluminum.

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