72 Driver NorthCarolina UNDER CONSTRUCTION

[flash]

You might check with a local tire shop on the trim rings as they may know someone in your area that carries them. We have a place nearby that WildBill hooked me up with that sells all kinds of wheels and accessories and he is reasonable .

[smokenjoep01]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/20/tu9a3u4y.jpgI swear the ole sayings true, "things are slower down south"
Were chipping away. Slow but sure. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/20/6udyna8a.jpg


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[flash]

Its looking great ,it will be cruisin in no time at all.

[smokenjoep01]

Its looking great ,it will be cruisin in no time at all.

Thanks very much Flash. Im coming to see you in it someday, so we can share a glass of sweet tea while looking it over :)


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[carpoor]

It's looking good, at least you're still making progress.

[flash]

Joe ,come on down ,I have really enjoyed seeing your build .I wish I had your talents .

[Ms Grumpy]

Car is looking good.

Thanks very much Flash. Im coming to see you in it someday, so we can share a glass of sweet tea while looking it over :)


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I think that flash should have a get together at his house. He and Joan do so much traveling to car shows I don't know if they could stay still long enough. I bet it would be a full house if he did something like that.

[SS Shaun]

Looking good!

[smokenjoep01]

Thanks yall for the responses. My buddy is in a jam and needed some cash. I offered him the money with the condition that all the body related parts be installed and car delivered to me by this Sunday. He shook my hand on it. We will see! :)


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[smokenjoep01]

Well that was a waste of $500 bucks! Two weeks and still no car. Errrrrr. He has gotten most the things wraped up so that I can finish the rest of the car at my place. But getting the car moved is were he is dragging his feet. It's buried behind a pile of junk. My boy is a hoarder. Im going over today after lunch and shake some branchs.


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[earthquake68]

Good luck. The car has really come a long way. You have to be excited to see the progress.

[smokenjoep01]

What a drama. Its loaded and ready for transport today. We will see what transpires???
Quick unrelated question. Im wanting to go with the five spoke wheels of 71-72. The ones that are the same as the early 80's Z28's I found a set and am having them powder coated black. But I don't know if they need to be gloss, flat or satin? Would they come gloss from the factory?


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[smokenjoep01]

Ive got it back!2572


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[flash]

It looks good .

[carpoor]

The factory wheels were kind of an egg shell. And were not black. None of the "restoration paints" are even close.

[smokenjoep01]

Whats a close representation? This car is solid now. But far from concourse. I at least wanted to put effort to try to get it close. Shes a driver, or will be :)
Thanks for taking the time to comment yall. Thank you


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[carpoor]

The original color is kind of a green gray, and has a slight rough texture. I am currently trying to find someone who can mix me a really close batch of it. I have 11 wheels to paint.

This may help too, a guy on another site went to great lengths to duplicate the original texture and color.

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=400721

[earthquake68]

If you didn't want to go through all that, a rattle can of semi gloss black and nobody that didn't know all the production line numbers would be the wiser. I had a set on my '71 SS clone and nobody ever said anything to me other than, "Nice car".

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p224/earthquake68/71SSChevelle.jpg

[smokenjoep01]

I have a powder coater I use for my motorcycle business. He is going to shoot them a semi gloss black.


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[shadowgray396]

Seymour Rattle Can "Cast Blast" is really close

O'reilly Auto sells it. They have it in the warehouse and can get it in a day. 16-048 is the Part number. For a rattle can it's pretty close.

[smokenjoep01]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/ypegader.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/e7uhyhez.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/4u6e2y4y.jpgMy first Saturday with the car back. Got the new a/c condenser and radiator installed. Not nearly as much as I wanted to get done. Spent most of the day trying to hunt down new rubber isolators to mount the condenser. Then I came across the new ones in the box! Then had to chase down the proper top radiator hose.
I really need a photo of how the trans cooling lines are routed around/ over the engine cradle??photos??
Would anybody by chance have there interior door panel off? And can take some pictures of the top edge inside? Looking for the placement of a couple of parts left over.


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[carpoor]

There is a clip under one of the oil pan bolts. They tuck up against the pan rail and go over the crossmember. They bend towards the frame rail just before the fuel pump.

HTH

[shadowgray396]

Looks good. Which parts do you have left over on the door?. Might be able to tell you where they go. I had a picture let me see if I can find it for you.

[smokenjoep01]

Here ya go! See what yall can help me with, Please!
Photo 1&2 part(s) A
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Photo 3&4
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[smokenjoep01]

Photo 6
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Photo 7
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Photo 8
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Photo 9
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Photo 10
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Various parts that need a home


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[flash]

Looks like the parts that hold your windows in place and keep them from rattling .

[smokenjoep01]

Looks like the parts that hold your windows in place and keep them from rattling .

Exactly. Now if you could take a picture of your door so I can see Were on the doors.
What about 8-10?


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[carpoor]

#8 appears to be the outer window felts.

[shadowgray396]

Here some info for you

http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=166&pictureid=3288

http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=166&pictureid=3285

Photo 7 is the same bracket as the upper part of photo 5, just rusted more.

Photo 6 and 9 not sure, do not remember seeing them before.

Your window pads or guides shown in photo 1 go on the front and rear part of the outer door. There should be holes for them to screw onto already in your doors. They go under the window felts so you have to install them first.
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=166&pictureid=3293

http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=166&pictureid=3294

If I need to I can put some of the hardware back on this door and take a few more pic's.

[carpoor]

:ntwrthy: Great reference photos Ray.

[SS Shaun]

man i like that rad setup! what fan system is that or did you make that?

[72BLACKNWHITE]

Your car is coming along nicely , any projected test drive date?

[smokenjoep01]

Thanks for the pictures Ray. The fan and radiator is from American Eagle.
I really appreciate the comments and help.
We had some rain and I noticed standing water in the car the next day. Seems like its leaking in from the windshield and back glass area. I think te riveted studs that hold on the trim are leaking??? Good thing the interior is not in!


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[flash]

Im glad you found the leaks in time to fix them before the interior went in .

[shadowgray396]

Most likely you have a rusted out corner. The studs should be welded in from the factory around the windows. The corners rust out on the chevelles because dirt and debris get into the corners and hold moisture and they rust out there first.

[smokenjoep01]

Ray I repaired those corners. There all metal. But when I did the repairs some of the factory studs had to be replaced. I replaced them with the screw in type. My guess is there leaking around them. I noticed its leaking from the the left and right bottoms of the rear glass. And on the drivers side bottom of the windshield. My glass guy says he can seal them with the urethane. I hope so!
Ray, I think you gave the stud location info. Thanks again


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[shadowgray396]

The screw would not let a lot of water in if at all. It could just be the window did not get set correctly. If the urethane stops the leak you will know. I used the Butyl rope on mine when I set my windows. Heard so much pro and cons on which way to go. Heard urethane makes the cars to stiff and the glass can crack, other say no, butyl allows for flex ability but is hard to work with. Hard to believe what is true. Anyway good luck and check everything before you put the trim on. Car is looking good.

[smokenjoep01]

Im gonna talk with the glass guy tomorrow.


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[flash]

Hopefully it will be an easy fix .

[carpoor]

The original color is kind of a green gray, and has a slight rough texture. I am currently trying to find someone who can mix me a really close batch of it. I have 11 wheels to paint.

This may help too, a guy on another site went to great lengths to duplicate the original texture and color.

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=400721

Just an update on this for anyone who cares... I was able to find some of this paint through my local PPG distributor. It is VERY expensive! I almost fell over when they told me the quart and gallon prices.

But, never one to half ass things on my car... I bought a quart. Hoping I can paint all of my wheels with just a quart of paint.

[carpoor]

It's been almost two months! Any updates?

[smokenjoep01]

Started a business and have had to devote 175% of my time to it. But its a motorcycle shop. And I have been ding cycle repair in my home garage for 10+ years. Now all my stuff from home shop is at new shop. That means I was able to get my car inside my garage.
I anticipate being able to get back to working on it much more frequently very soon.


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[flash]

Congrats on the new venture ,I had wondered what you were up too .Show us some pics of your shop and what you do with the motorcycles when you can .

[smokenjoep01]

I can do that.26702671267226732674


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[flash]

Nice shop and I like the bike too.

[earthquake68]

Wow! Nice digs ya' got there. I must say I'm a little jealous. I'm still working out of the home garage. Room is at a premium around here. Congrats on the new shop!

[smokenjoep01]

Thank you.
I need a little help identifying were a vacuum diaphragm device location is. The line going to it has a rubber grommet on it, as if it goes through the fire wall? There is also a plastic tee the vacuum line is coming from that is broken. Im wondering what size the tee is? 1/8- 1/16?
And last but not least, were the broken off line would connect to? The diaphragm device is located currently in the passenger side near air box/ dash. I posted a picture for reference.
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[shadowgray396]

Nice set up

[carpoor]

That looks like the vacuum pod that sits in the cowl. If you were to open the hood, it sits in the open hole in the cowl furthest to the passenger side.

[smokenjoep01]

Were would the rubber grommet go?
Any idea were the broken lune goes?


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[shadowgray396]

Try this link and see if it helps any. Shows the grommet going through the fire wall just to the left of the AC unit on the fire wall. Look under the 68-69 PDF, should be the top one.

http://www.gobookee.net/69-chevelle-vacuum-line-diagram/

I'm not an expert on 69, but I thought there no vacuum pods on the 69's were 70 did have them?
This picture may not be for a 69

[jamesmartin]

lots and lots of work ahead of you. keep working:drunk:

[smokenjoep01]

Not nearly as much work ahead as I have already done to get to this stage


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[smokenjoep01]

Found it. Thought I would share it.26912692


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[smokenjoep01]

Slowly putting it together. As you can see in previous photos. I found the assembly photos in the book. Then did some digging. What I found was several things. First was the location of my mystery parts. Second the area the vacuum line passed through to get to mystery parts location.
As yall pointed out it was in the passenger side of the cowl. The air actuator is the mystery part and it is actually comprised of 2 parts. The actuator & the flapper. My body man installed the flapper, but did not have the actuator on it :(
The reason I believe I cant find the hole for the vacuum line in my cowl, is most likely because I replaced the entire cowl early on in this project? Looks like I just need to drill a hole in the location shown in the assembly manual with a square half filled in at a angle that says "hose"269326942695


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[smokenjoep01]

Next hiccup is the actuator arm, it has a small 90 degree piece that screws to the end. That I believe bolts to the flapper. My 90 degree piece is broken. Wonder if those are available aftermarket??? Number 7 in photo
If yall may have one please let me know.
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http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/10/tezu9a5a.jpg

[smokenjoep01]

Drilled the hole and got the grommet in and line run to actuator. Now to determine were the broken nipple goes to???? The pictures show the tee connector broken in the top left of photo. There is a hole in the top right of the firewall, noticeable in the photo. Could my broken mystery line go out that hose to a vacuum source? I would think it would be a A/C controlled source rather than constant engine vacuum. Hence the hole and the line going in that direction?????26992700






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[smokenjoep01]

Found a box of some missing parts that are the missing links to my questions.
Im really looking forward to getting back on this project hot and heavy. Between a ground up scratch built motorcycle Im building for a customer and starting my new business, the ole Chevelles has been neglected.
More progress pics coming soon.


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[smokenjoep01]

Anybody know were I can find the 90 degree piece that connects the vacuum diaphragm to the flapper inside the cowl on passengers side??275527562757


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[flash]

I would try Hinshaws .

[smokenjoep01]

I would try Hinshaws .

I will check with them. If not Im gonna have to machine one.
Started on getting dash and wiring installed. First thing I had to do was replace the 2 speed indicator to the 3 speed indicator. 2758


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[smokenjoep01]

No luck finding a 90 degree part to connect my flapper. Going to look for one as I progress along with the project.
Right now Im working on installing the new wire harness. Ive got most the dash connectors located. Im stumped on two connectors.
The markings on the new wires don't seem to jive with the old stuff or Im lost. Very possible Im off! If only the new harness tech support was open nights and weekends.
I cant seem to find were to connect the idiot lights bulb sockets to the new harness? Where's the hi beam indicator located on a 72? Can not remember :(
Can any body advise about were the wires in the diagram connect to?
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[smokenjoep01]

Now it all makes sense. Found this. 2769


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[smokenjoep01]

It seems there is a update harness and a OEM replacement harness. I have the update, but want to use stock sweep gauges. Calling tech support today!
Were is everyone these dayz? Have I bored everyone?


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[shadowgray396]

Figured you had it all figured it out. What 90 degree are you missing for the flapper?

[smokenjoep01]

Its the part that connects the flapper to the actuator.


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[smokenjoep01]

Here is a picture of the broken 90 degree bracket needed.
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[smokenjoep01]

Got the dash harness in. It took me a little extra time, but I soldered and heat shrunk all the connections.
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Im stumped on how the top row of speedometer lights are getting there power. I didn't see any wires powering the strip going to the bulbs. Any idea were the blueish looking strip in the photo gets power?
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[smokenjoep01]

Well dash is back in and wired up. Also laid out the engine harness and front light harnes.27782779
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The American auto wire kit is very nice. Im glad Im updating the fuse box and all the wiring!

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[shadowgray396]

Here is a picture of the broken 90 degree bracket needed.
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I have not seen that bracket before. My pods bolts directly to my outside cowl induction door, without a spring ??????????

I also checked everything I have, and no pictures I have show that bracket.

We are talking about your 72 correct?

[smokenjoep01]

Yes 72. Its the flapper thats mounted outside. Passenger side, inside the cowl


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[shadowgray396]

Trying to help here, but I'm stumped on this one. The vacuum pod hooks to the center of the outside door. You noted the right side, I have not seen that before. Only thing on the right is the bracket that hold the outside door. Love to see a few more pictures of the set up. I'm not an expert here, just trying to see if I can help you find the part you might need.

[Hank70SS]

This what you're looking for?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-Cowl-Flapper-Diaphragm-Chevelle-Monte-Carlo-70-71-72-/190223372279?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c4a324ff7

Check Hinshaws if you just need the bracket.

Ray, seems he's looking for an A/C cowl flapper, part of the A/C system and you're thinking cowl induction system.

[shadowgray396]

This what you're looking for?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-Cowl-Flapper-Diaphragm-Chevelle-Monte-Carlo-70-71-72-/190223372279?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c4a324ff7

Check Hinshaws if you just need the bracket.

Ray, seems he's looking for an A/C cowl flapper, part of the A/C system and you're thinking cowl induction system.

That makes sense now, thanks Hank

[smokenjoep01]

I wish they would of put more than one picture on that ebay listing


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[smokenjoep01]

Question? Im trying to figure were the dash light strip gets power? I can not find any wires going to power the strip.2789


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[carpoor]

I wish they would of put more than one picture on that ebay listing


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This might help, The Parts Place sells them brand new for $49. Here is a front and back view of the part:

https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/pop-up/popup.asp?id=AC5573V.jpg

[smokenjoep01]

This might help, The Parts Place sells them brand new for $49. Here is a front and back view of the part:

https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/pop-up/popup.asp?id=AC5573V.jpg

Forgot link?


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[carpoor]

The link in my post works for me.

[smokenjoep01]

No link showing up for me :(


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[carpoor]

Click the link in this quote


https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/pop-up/popup.asp?id=AC5573V.jpg

[smokenjoep01]

Click the link in this quote

For some reason no link is showing up on my phone.
Is it part #AC5573V ?
I just got off the phone with The Parts Place. They new exactly what I wanted.
But, its not available aftermarket. He said I will have to look for one at a swap meet, etc. used

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[carpoor]

Yeah, that is the part #. Really weird it won't show up on your phone. I posted it from my phone, and am able to view it from there as well. Funny how they list a part#, and show pictures... but don't sell it. :confused:

OK, try this... I saved it, and uploaded it to my photobucket. Hopefully it shows up for you.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/Reference%20photos/AC5573Vflappervalve_zps394af056.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/Reference%20photos/AC5573Vflappervalve_zps394af056.jpg.html)

[smokenjoep01]

That part numbers the actuator. I have a actuator and the flapper it moves. I need the 90degree part that connects them together


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[carpoor]

Any more progress?

[smokenjoep01]

Yes. But not a lot. Slowly chipping away at wiring. She is very close at this point.


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[smokenjoep01]

Anybody familiar with how this strip of dash bulbs gets power? I see no wires going to it???http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/03/apu8y5et.jpg


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[mestorod70]

One of the bulb sockets should have two wires going to it.
Check your other sockets to see if they got mixed up.

[smokenjoep01]

One of the bulb sockets should have two wires going to it.
Check your other sockets to see if they got mixed up.

Did not see one that looked like that.


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[mestorod70]

It should look like this with a black and grey wire
and go at the end away from the speedo.

[smokenjoep01]

It should look like this with a black and grey wire
and go at the end away from the speedo.
Any idea were I can purchase one of those connectors pictured?

[smokenjoep01]

Any idea were I can purchase one of those connectors pictured?

I have checked most the chevelle sights and cannot find one. any ideas?:banana:

[smokenjoep01]

Im also looking to find the exact locations for the grounding straps?? They came with instructions, but there washed out terribly. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/22/yze5u5y5.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/22/amysyte8.jpg
Any help with this would also be very helpful.
I would like to try to get to the point were I can fire it up this weekend !!!


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[carpoor]

http://www.chevelleforum.org/showpost.php?p=47139&postcount=1459

There's two if you look closely, the third goes from the drivers side valve cover to the fire wall- just below the wiper motor and next to the brake booster. You will see a hole there, possibly with a fastener of some sort. I can get more exact, and close up pictures tomorrow if need be.

[smokenjoep01]

http://www.chevelleforum.org/showpost.php?p=47139&postcount=1459

There's two if you look closely, the third goes from the drivers side valve cover to the fire wall- just below the wiper motor and next to the brake booster. You will see a hole there, possibly with a fastener of some sort. I can get more exact, and close up pictures tomorrow if need be.

It looks to me that there are two in your first photo. One on the drivers side area as you described and the one on the passenger side valve cover area to the firewall? Some close ups would be great. Also a close up of the wiper motor/pump electrical connections.

[carpoor]

There is a third that goes from the firewall to the frame rail on the passenger side. Look close, you'll see it. I will snap some pictures with my phone and try to get them posted.

[carpoor]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0714_zps34a669fd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0714_zps34a669fd.jpg.html)

[carpoor]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0715_zpsf2fba286.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0715_zpsf2fba286.jpg.html)

[carpoor]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0716_zpsf742bd18.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0716_zpsf742bd18.jpg.html)

[carpoor]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0717_zps483fcf6a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0717_zps483fcf6a.jpg.html)

Sorry for the multiple posts, but doing this from my phone is a real cluster F. Hopefully these will get you in the ballpark. The one on the passenger side frame rail is hidden by the inner fender, wasn't able to get a picture of that. Hopefully you can see it in my other post.

[smokenjoep01]

I seen a dimple were I now have a hole in my firewall. were I installed one of the ground wires. :)
Can you tell me were I should put the other two? Please? Really appreciate your help.



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[carpoor]

Do you have the inner fenders installed yet? If not, that diagram shows the one going from the body mount to the frame rail. The one you have installed is on which side?

[shadowgray396]

On 70 one goes to the frame and fire wall, the other two go to the valve covers on each side of the motor. The dimples in the fire wall have a purpose on where things are attached on the car. Not all cars got the ground straps.

[smokenjoep01]

I seen a dimple were I now have a hole in my firewall were I installed one of the ground wires. :) drivers side valve cover to firewall.
Can you tell me were I should put the the other two? Please! Really appreciate your help.
And all the others that have helped along the way.
Im getting a message saying forum will not allow me to upload pictures with my app?

[shadowgray396]

Should be a hole in the frame down by the starter by the firewall, strap goes from the frame to the lower part of the firewall, and the other strap goes to the passenger side valve cover just like on the driver side.The straps were only used because of old radio's to keep the noise away from them mostly.

Look in the lower right side of this photo and you can see the strap
http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy58/shadowgray/Final%20Build%2070%20chevelle/Wiring.jpg (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/shadowgray/media/Final%20Build%2070%20chevelle/Wiring.jpg.html)

[smokenjoep01]

Thanks for the info guys. Im not trying to get a factory correct look. Just want my electrical system grounded properly. That being said. If I ground the block/valve covers on both sides to the firewall and run another ground from frame to firewall, would that be enough grounds to everything needed?
Ray it looks like your frame to firewall is on the left looking at the photo, is that right?

[carpoor]

Three should be fine, some cars only got one. Like Ray mentioned, some cars got extra based on what radio they were equipped with. My car has an am/fm 8 track.

[shadowgray396]

Ground strap is on the right side of the car inside of the rail to firewall. When the inner fender well is installed you do not see it.

[smokenjoep01]

WooHoo! I fired it up tonight. The motor started right up. It ran smooth for the entire 30 minute or so cam break in. Going to do some fine tuning tomorrow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUAI9A9esB4
Thank you all for every bit of your help. Couldn't have done it without yall on this forum.


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[shadowgray396]

Congrats, always feels good when they are finally running.

[smokenjoep01]

Can anybody tell me what the components are in this photo?
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/30/ybubysur.jpg


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[carpoor]

The crusty one to the left looks like a horn relay.

[smokenjoep01]

Were would horn relay be located?
I am looking for a
A/C relay- its 3 wire. Purple,Blue, Orange(power feed to 12v batt.) Located under hood near evap box.
Ambient sensor- 2 wire. Tan, Green Located under hood in the evap box area?
I need the part numbers to order them. They need to connect to my A/C harness. There the last two components needed to have everything plugged in!

[smokenjoep01]

I found that GM part number #3917359 & 483326 are the heater & A/C Ambient Switch I am looking for. I have scanned ebay and the NOS part suppliers and it seems they all want around $100.00 for one of these! Are there any other sources?

[smokenjoep01]

Chipping away. Have most the electrical working. Just finished replacing the seals on the output shaft of power steering box. It was leaking like a sieve. Now I can turn! Its the Grand Cherokee steering box. Getting ready to go for a ride around the block.

[shadowgray396]

Horn relay left front by the grille. You can see it in this picture

[smokenjoep01]

I must not have a horn relay on my American Auto wire classic update harness. Everything on my engine harness had a home. I guess I should test my horn!
Quick question about mounting my headlamps. Cant find were my springs mount to? The manual only shows one spring and only shows were it mounts to the bucket. But cant find a anchor point on the other end.

[carpoor]

I have a spare core support. Let me see if that stuff is intact, and I will try to get some close up pictures with my phone.

[smokenjoep01]

Got it! Spent a little time and got it figured out. Couple more parts on last night. Thanks again for everyones help.
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[flash]

Its looking good ,close to cruising .

[shadowgray396]

Looks good, I don't think you can put the grille in with the front bumper on. The 72 grille has the plastic part that goes under the bumper.

[carpoor]

Looks good, I don't think you can put the grille in with the front bumper on. The 72 grille has the plastic part that goes under the bumper.

Agreed, I know I installed the grille before the bumper.

[smokenjoep01]

Ya I have to pull the bumper off


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[smokenjoep01]

Can anybody share a photo of the location of the tether screw that holds the cable for hood pins? I found two photos and each were in a different location. I would like to figure out were they mounted from the factory.


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[carpoor]

http://www.chevelleforum.org/showthread.php?t=3535

[Ken Hayes]

Heres my location.

[smokenjoep01]

OK< Thanks! It looks like most the photos I have seen there mounted in one general area, but not one specific. I got it. Thanks again.
Any idea what size thread the bolt for the lower dash frame mounts? Its the bolt that is at the very bottom, closest to the kick panels? There are two. One on L & R sides of dash

[carpoor]

I believe they are 5/16-18 thread Joe.

[flash]

Joe ,you gonna be cruisin by Christmas ?

[smokenjoep01]

They were 1/4-20 X 3/4" long
I hope to be cruising by Thanksgiving. Should be able to drive it to the muffler shop down the street on Monday or Tuesday coming. Going to try and get to DMV for tags today.
Dash and wiring are about 98% done. After I get the exhaust done, I need to hunt down some water leaks. I don't want to install the carpet and have it getting wet and not know about it (rust) but all in all, I could be driving it daily in a week!!!!

[flash]

Joe ,I know its not completely done but CONGRATS on a great build ,it has been fun watching you through pictures .You came a long way in a fairly short period of time ,good job.

[Ken Hayes]

X-2 what John said.

[shadowgray396]

Looks like mine are in about the same location as Ken's. Also a semi white clear clip is what they came with. The after market ones sell you brown. Lowes has the correct size clip if you want them.

[smokenjoep01]

What clip you referring to?
Thanks guys for all the help, advice and compliments. I come out in the mornings and drink my coffee in amazement of all the work/ time has come together.
The morning coffee view http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/16/2equ8y6u.jpg


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[flash]

And a very nice view it is .

[shadowgray396]

I agrre with Flash your car is looking good. The cable is held on the front core support with a small clip that hooks to loop on the end of the cable. The size of the hole for the clip tells you what screw you need. Unless 72 didn't use the clip.

[smokenjoep01]

Gotch ya on the clips. Mine are brown. :(
Worked on the car 4-5 hours Saturday and getting ready to spend my Sunday on it.


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[mestorod70]

Looking great...well done sir.!

[smokenjoep01]

Thank you. Sunday was well spent as I was able to go for a ride around the hood when I finished. Looks like insurance co. and DMV in the morning. :)


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[Ms Grumpy]

Looks fantastic Joe. Jealous that you can drive it still. Weather is a bit chilly here.

[smokenjoep01]

Thanks Ms.Grumpy. As I sit in my shorts on the side deck of the house grilling steaks. I look into my empty garage. Because I was able to get the tags and insurance & drove it down and left it at the muffler shop. There doing a full welded 2 1/2" dual system with a X pipe. Cant wait to pick it up.
It needs a little tuning. Just set timing by ear. It was missing slightly under light load. High load and idle it runs smooth. I would guess fuel related.


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[flash]

It must have been warmer at your place yesterday than at our house ,I had long sleeves on all day ,even cooler today.

[smokenjoep01]

Ya it was very nice. Cold front is coming in. Going to get down in low 50's
Well the exhaust came out sweet. I am quite pleased overall. I just would of liked it a bit louder.:) But its a small motor. :( Tomorrow installing the new front shocks and wheels! And try to get it aligned. It goes good straight but darts quickly with just a slight turn of the wheel. But Im liking the Jeep gearbox from what Iam felling already.

[smokenjoep01]

Back from the alignment shop. Next its get hvac working properly. Then I can remove the bumper and get the grill installed.
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Need some help with wipers. Seems both sets Ray sent me have 2 arms on the left side. My car must be missing a pin to connect the smaller flat arm. All I have is a splined round male end. With a hole next to it that looks to be the diameter of said pin.
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[flash]

Man ,it looks even better outside in the natural light .I will try to look at my wipers and see what it looks like tomorrow.

[smokenjoep01]

Cant wait till I get the Heavy Chevy stripes on it. How hard of a job is it too install them? Do you spray them with water and get them positioned and squeegee out the air bubbles?


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[flash]

That sounds right ,we did my Trans Am hood bird that way .

[shadowgray396]

Look at you wiper motor, the concealed wiper motor is round and tubular shaped. I believe the non-concealed motor is rectangular. Also if you posts that your wipers attach to looks the same on the left and the right when you have the non concealed wipers.

Concealed wipers have a two-piece arm for the driver's wiper; the second piece is smaller, thinner, and is more-or-less parallel to the main arm. The secondary arm pivots off a pin at the cowl area. See photo

Non-concealed wipers have a driver's arm that is similar to the passenger arm in that there's the main arm and no secondary arm.

In 72 if it was a Malibu or a SS car it had the hidden wipers. The base Chevelle models came the other way. Non hidden. The non hidden cars have a different stainless trim below the windshield. It was a thinner piece, not as tall so to speak. So look at your stainless trim, it will measure 3" high in the center or 3-1/8" high on the ends if the car came with hidden wipers.

I believe I have an extra hidden wiper transmission arm, but you would have to change your motor if it the wrong one.

[carpoor]

Does your VIN start with 134, or 137?

It's going to look killer with those stripes. I would really like to build one. But, have my sights set on a 69' two door hard top next.

[shadowgray396]

The stainless on the hidden wiper has a stop at the bottom for the wiper to sit on.

If you convert to hidden system you would need a new motor, transmission arm, stainless strip, and wiper switch

[smokenjoep01]

Vin is 1D37F2R######
My car did not come with a wiper motor or I miss placed it. I ordered a new one for my year.
Its looking like I have everything I would need to assemble the concealed styles wiper system. Only think my pin is missing that anchors the secondary bracket on the drivers side wiper transmission. See the hole were it should be.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/26/4unugaru.jpg
My stainless trim piece.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/26/daqu2age.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/26/a9amu7y5.jpg
My wiper motor
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/26/hu2u6ygy.jpg
And a shot of the custom exhaust
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[SS Shaun]

very nice man!! looks great

[shadowgray396]

Looks like the pin is missing, everything else looks correct

[flash]

Mine does have a pin in the hole you pictured .

[smokenjoep01]

Anybody have a used wiper transmission they wanna sell?


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[flash]

If I had one it would be yours for free ,you might contact James Hinshaw as he may have one in his vast stash of old parts.

[smokenjoep01]

I need to figure out something quick. Heavy rain has moved in the area and will stay for a couple days. That means I cant drive the Chevelle. Im gonna go nuts. I went through half tank of gas cruising. Its like when I first got a license. Looking for any excuse to drive.


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[flash]

We are getting lots of rain here today too.

[carpoor]

Rain-X. ;)

[smokenjoep01]

Can somebody measure how "tall" the wiper pin is? Or should I say how much is sticking up? Im gonna machine one out of stainless.


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[RBeckman]

Can somebody measure how "tall" the wiper pin is? Or should I say how much is sticking up? Im gonna machine one out of stainless.


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I had one made at work and the first time I used it it bent. I ended up getting one on eBay. I maybe able to check tomorrow as I'm in the process of getting ready for winter.

[shadowgray396]

Anybody have a used wiper transmission they wanna sell?


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I have an extra one

[smokenjoep01]

I have an extra one

Surprise, surprise! I will take it. Pm me details of how u want payment. Thank you


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[smokenjoep01]

Happy Thanksgiving gang! Went for a cruise this am and got the Chevelle good and clean for a graphics install. Cooking the family turkey along side the ole girl. Its true love:)
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[smokenjoep01]

Turkeys done! :)
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[flash]

I like the stripes ,looks great .

[shadowgray396]

I like the stripes ,looks great .



Isn't that just masking tape for the lay out of the stripe?

[Ken Hayes]

But its nice lookin...............tape. :-)

[flash]

It looks like the real deal Heavy Chevy stripe to me .

[shadowgray396]

I missed the second picture, Lol, you are correct. Car has come along way and is looking very nice. Been fun watching the progress on your car.

[mestorod70]

I sure hope mine turns out that nice joe.!

[smokenjoep01]

Thank you all for all the help, advice and parts along the way. Went out last night cruising around for about 4 hours. Its running great. Couple shots outside.
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[Ken Hayes]

Might fine lookin ride...........great work Joe.

[flash]

Joe ,I love it .The Heavy Chevy stripe really set it off .

[carpoor]

Very nice, so glad you are driving and enjoying your car.

[smokenjoep01]

Sure am thanks yall. I got up an hour early for work today. So I can cruise the Chevelle for a hour before work;)


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[flash]

You must not be getting the slopy weather we are getting ,glad youre getting to enjoy the fruits of your labor .

[smokenjoep01]

Had to fill the tank on the way home. Looks like about 11.5 mpg
When the needle hits E, you best pull over and fill it up.
No rain. Sunny and high 60's. Suppose to be in the 80's Friday and Sat


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[smokenjoep01]

Im having problems with the aftermarket shift rod I used when converting to th350 from powerglide. From column to the trans.
Its flexing and not getting it done. I would love to find a stock rod assembly for a column shift TH350
Anybody have anything?


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[carpoor]

11.5 MPG? I was getting 14.5-15 city, and 17-18 highway with my Monte Carlo. Me thinks it needs some more fine tuning.

[smokenjoep01]

Was that with a Holley 4 barrel? Im still gonna get it on my buddy's dyno and tweak it when I get about 500 miles


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[carpoor]

It was a stock rebuilt 350, small cam, rebuilt 4bbl QJet, stock intake manifold, mid length headers, 2.5 mandrel bent duals. TH350, 2000 RPM converter, factory 12 bolt rear with 2.73 gears. Not to mention it was over 4000lbs.

[smokenjoep01]

I got the wiper trans yesterday. Thanks Ray. Going to try and get them installed tomorrow. Rain has moved back in.
Cars running great. Been going everywhere with it. Its been my daily driver. Thanks again yall for all the help, advice, info, parts.


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[smokenjoep01]

Got all the wiper parts in today. Just need to wire it up.
Also got my new shocks in the rear. Then removed the front coils and cut 2 coils off. It dropped it quite a bit. But it handles better than ever. Slightly harsh on big potholes/bumps. Nothing rubs. But ground to header clearance is just a couple inches. Need to go slow over speed bumps!
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[smokenjoep01]

Need wiper motor wiring help. What I have is not coinciding with what my diagram has. Or so I think?http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/09/4ajusamu.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/09/saru8a5a.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/09/eha3amem.jpg


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[carpoor]

Don't forget those coils will sag with age. It's going to be real low.

[smokenjoep01]

You would figure. But the rear are original and are still holding strong! We will see how long it takes to grind down my header flanges:)
Got the wipers installed, wired and working !!!! Thanks again Ray ;)
Now what I need is a picture of the windshield washer squirter location on a cowl induction hood. Who has some good photos for this big dummy?
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[carpoor]

http://www.chevelleforum.org/showpost.php?p=46305&postcount=1354

You can see mine here, might have to zoom in to see exactly where they are. I currently have a domed hood like on your car.

[shadowgray396]

Your welcome, also the squirters for a cowl hood and a flat hood are not the same. Make sure you have the correct ones. The cowl hoods squirters are longer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/70-71-72-CHEVELLE-COWL-HOOD-WIPER-WASHER-NOZZLES/290910165740?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D11%26meid%3D3289724339866476204%26pid%3D100 011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D2905378 55662%26

http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=166&pictureid=3750

[shadowgray396]

Did a review of this all the post in this thread today. Wow, I forgot all the work you have done to get it to this point. You should be very proud of all the work you have accomplished on this build. My hats off to you. :ntwrthy::banana:

[flash]

I agree ,he did a heck of a lot of hard work.

[smokenjoep01]

Thank you all very much. I had a lot of help from yall! Cars running great ;)
Ive looked over and over. Cant find any holes to mount squirters. Could somebody take a good photo of there placement and post it for my ignorant ass?


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[flash]

Im looking forward to those pics as well ,I never put them on our convertible .

[smokenjoep01]

Ive got no holes in my repop hood. Im defiantly going to have to drill a couple holes for the self tappers to start that came with the squirters.
Anyone kind enough to take a picture of there squirters? ;)


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[shadowgray396]

Ok here we go. I have a cowl induction hood.

On my hood on the left it goes in a indentation under the hood. Also notice the larger hole next to it.
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=166&pictureid=3751

My right side is not on, because I need to remove the hood to take my screen off to install the squirter. Note same size hole just right of the smaller hole.

http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=166&pictureid=3752

http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=166&pictureid=3754

Hope this helps

Found this picture of a cowl hood, notice where the hoses are going to the quirters. Looks like about the same area.

http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=166&pictureid=3755

[smokenjoep01]

Thanks for those pictures Ray. I got side tracked and did ahhhh little performance upgrade, ahhh a nitrous plate system ;)
Take a look at the little ahhhh test!
http://youtu.be/c69uuGo9w-w


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[smokenjoep01]

Productive weekend.
Swapped in another set of front coil springs.
Got the wiper squirters mounted and squirting ( thanks Ray)
Aimed the head lights
Pulled inner fender and got the blower motor connected. Now I have heat!
And got the nitrous system set up.
Got motivated :)
Just waiting for some parts for the A/C system to get that finished. Then I think I can get started buttoning up the interior. :)



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[carpoor]

I was hoping that YouTube video would be of your car destroying a set of tires.

[mestorod70]

Just a word about your nitrous test joe.
Dont forget to crank the engine withOUT spark to clear out the cylinders
Before starting after the test.
And dont hit the squeeze under 3000rpm.
Dont ask how i know this....lol lol.
Have fun...its adictive.

[smokenjoep01]

Thanks. Yes nitrous is fun. Ive been using it on my dragbike about 10 years. Spraying a bike with a 100 shot is fun!


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[smokenjoep01]

Well it didn't take very long for my baby to get hit. Right front got backed in to last night!
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[caljon88]

No! That sucks!

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[carpoor]

After all that work? Wow, doubt I would react well. I hope whoever did that didn't just drive off.

[flash]

Damn careless drivers ,man I hate it for you but it could have been much worse .

[shadowgray396]

So sorry to hear about that. I would come unglued if someone backed into mine.

[Bdubya]

That sucks. Noone can hit a daily driver. Hope the culprit owned up.

[smokenjoep01]

Im just happy that they came and let me know they did it. There insurance co came out and looked it over. Based on my body guys estimate its right at 2k to get a inner fender and outer fender replaced turn key job.
We will see what there numbers are.


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[flash]

Its still hard to look at that picture after all you went through to restore that beauty but it will be good as new again .

[smokenjoep01]

Its really a blessing afterall. The insurance company's estimate was more than my guys estimate.
After all the painter issues the first round. And some blemishes that they could of been avoided. I had a different shop look it over.
The new shop is not only going to repair the fender collision work, but repair/align/adjust ALL the body and paint blemishes. The shop owner couldn't do anything but get it 100% no matter what my budget was. Real good guys with great referances. There gonna start on it Tuesday and have it back to me Friday. And the insr. Co. Is paying for a rental car.
I couldn't be happier with this 72 daily driver ;)


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[shadowgray396]

Glad to hear it worked out for you. Post some pictures when you get it back.

[flash]

Good deal on the new shop getting to it ,hope you have it back quickly .

[smokenjoep01]

Had to remove my fuel tank this weekend. Its got a lot of fine rust clogging the filter and my fuel gauge will only go to half tank.
Seems the float arm on both senders is not located off center of the filler tube. I need to find a proper sender and need a new tank. Rinsed it out for now, but will order one to put in as soon as it gets back from the body shop.


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[Ken Hayes]

Why not try Hinshaws........they're pretty reasonable.

[flash]

Or if you have a radiator shop nearby they can boil it out and coat the inside .

[smokenjoep01]

Ground up SS396 has tanks on sale for 99.00
Can anybody speak of there quality? They say improved quality


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[shadowgray396]

I got a spectra tank from rockauto.com. When I was looking everyone recommended this tank. I always had good luck with Ground Up and I know several people who have there old tanks and never had any problems.

[smokenjoep01]

I went with the one from ground up. Doing the install Asap.
My car came back from body shop and I am very happy.
They installed new hood hinges, did the bodywork and painted and installed my rear valance.
Re painted the entire hood. It needed detail body work and some chips repaired.
The very lower part of the body along the entire sides was missed by original painter. He didn't bend over enough ;) These guys painted it. The all aftermarket front end is a challenge to get lined up. Hood, fenders,fender extensions, bumper, grille! Dam. Its really looking good. Just a bit more tweaking when it warms up out.
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[flash]

Be good as new again with the stripe back on ,I really like it.

[Ms Grumpy]

Looks nice. I just love the Heavy Chevy decals.

[shadowgray396]

Looks good. Always nice to get them back. Watch that hood hinge, most of the after market ones I have seen are junk. If the other hinge was original and not bent it can be rebuilt.

Best guy around for hood hinge and door hinge repair.

http://www.hoodhingerepair.com/

[smokenjoep01]

The hinges seem ok for now. I will keep my stock ones. I also have original fenders and bumpers hanging around. I was going to scrap em. Is there something I should do with them instead?



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[flash]

I would hang them on the wall or store them somewhere .

[smokenjoep01]

Got the stripe on and wheel opening moldings. Also I installed a couple relays that turn off the headlights when I turn off the ignition. Could never remember to do it.

Another big score was I went to a guys glass shop that has a couple old chevelles out back. I was able to look at his doors and find a home for all my left over hardware. Also the big find was the part I need for the fresh air flapper in the cowl.
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[carpoor]

Looks good as new.

[smokenjoep01]

Thank you.
I found a home for all these parts.
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[flash]

Glad to see it finished again .

[shadowgray396]

Does look good again. I have about 2 bags full of the same hardware laying around.

[flash]

I have so many spare parts of all kinds hanging around for Chevelle's ,El Camino and 72 Chevy trucks .Once my truck is done I am going to thin some things out.

[smokenjoep01]

Got the windows all adjusted and car is now 98% water tight. Small leak in trunk area. Then I can start on interior.
Started adding hush matt. Last night.
And finally got my cowl A/C flapper installed.
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[shadowgray396]

Leak in the trunk, most likely in the corner of the back window area.

[smokenjoep01]

Gonna crawl in there with a flash light. And have my buddy lock me in and hit it with the hose.


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[shadowgray396]

That's the only way you will find it. Could be a seal, but I'm guessing you have a pin hole somewhere around the lower corner of your window.

[flash]

Your trunk gasket could also be in upside down .

[smokenjoep01]

Upside down?


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[flash]

It will fit either way but if its upside down it will leak .If I remember correctly the fatter side goes down .

[shadowgray396]

Should be like the one on my 70, it will only go on one way. It has a groove in it that slips under the lip of the trunk to keep it in place. I didn't even have to glue mine to keep it in place.

[smokenjoep01]

Mine has a groove that slides over the rib around the trunck.
Day off on Mondays! And its sunny and warm.
Gonna play with it some more today


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[smokenjoep01]

Decided to cruise down to Myrtle beach and do a little shakedown. About 75 miles one way. Plus we cruised around quite a bit down there. Nice and sunny in high 50's. Car ran great!
I put Hush Matt in Sunday night. Had enough to do the roof, floor and kick panel areas. Well worth the money spent on the matt.
Sunday during the day I installed new fuel tank/ sender and the nitrous bottle.
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[Quadracer392]

How much of a difference did the hush mat make? Was it pretty easy to form to the floor?New tank and bottle look nice too!

[smokenjoep01]

Hush matt was a breeze to install. I suggest a small wooden hand roller to really get it pressed in good. I wore my fingers out;)
I will be buying more to do the entire car. Well worth it. Very noticeable difference.


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[smokenjoep01]

Well with just over 1,800. miles my Chinese all aluminum radiator (Champion) started leaking were the tanks meet the core. Both sides, top to bottom. They do have a lifetime warranty. But its $29.00 shipping each way. Its just over $80.00 for a Chinese alum/plastic radiator here local.
So I bellied up for the new local rad. I need to keep driving it. To get warranty I need to ship first rad to west coast. Hopefully they will replace it with a new one. That I will sell or keep as spare.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/04/a3yqudap.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/04/jeqadyry.jpg


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[flash]

That really Bites ,if you were closer I would loan you one ,I have a new copper one in the box.

[carpoor]

I hated to spend the money, but bought a Dewitt for my 72'. I forsee buying another for the 69' when the time comes.

[Berg]

The car is looking great! I've had bad luck with some of the aftermarket aluminum radiators with plastic tanks but then again I have the original radiators in some of my trucks for over 225k and they are still going strong. If I did anything other than the original Harrison I think I'd go with a fully welded aluminum radiator and just shell out whatever it would cost to keep it from biting me later on.

[smokenjoep01]

Well the car got hit again. My wife made a little mistake. I can fix it!
What ya think the repair bill is going to cost?
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[carpoor]

Wow... you just cannot catch a break. :(

[flash]

WOW ,So sorry to see that ,what happened ? It looks like several thousand dollars worth to me but I seen you fix it the first time so you can do it again .

[chevymaher]

I would be fit to be tied. Sorry.
My van is like that gets totaled every 2-3 years. I keep rebuilding that thing to.

[Quadracer392]

Oh wow man. Sorry to see this happen just after fixed your radiator. Hopefully you're able to get it back on the road soon. So what happen? It's kinda hard to tell from the pictures.

[smokenjoep01]

Wife tuned in front of a mini van she didnt see coming.
The dented fender was 2500.00 this is going to be 10k.
Good news is I am pretty sure I have a 25k Agreed value policy. Talking to insr. Today


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