Chevelle Rejuvination 2010 (Pics)

[Bowtie-Bri]

Instead of waiting until the winter to start my project, I started it this past spring. I was just going to pull the engine out, fix an oil leak, repaint the engine, and touch up the engine compartment. You can tell by the pics that things got kinda blown out of proportion. More pics to follow...:D904

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[Hank70SS]

Looks like some serious work Brian. Hate to tell you this but you don't need to pull the whole frontend off to take out the engine. :D

How's it going? Is that how it sits now?

[RBeckman]

Brian, Can I ask what the drain pipe is under the engine? Is that how you fixed the oil leak? Please explain how that works...lol

[Bowtie-Bri]

Looks like some serious work Brian. Hate to tell you this but you don't need to pull the whole frontend off to take out the engine. :D
Actually, I didn't. I pulled then engine before I pulled the front end off. I took the engine out and started to strip the paint off the frame. Then my good ol friend Dan comes over and said, why don't you take the front fenders off and take them to my shop. Before I know it, I'm down to just frame rails. :D
How's it going? Is that how it sits now?

The car is finally done, but I thought I'd post some before, during and after shots. I kinda forgot to post the before shots, but you already saw it last year at frankenmuth.:D

[Bowtie-Bri]

Brian, Can I ask what the drain pipe is under the engine? Is that how you fixed the oil leak? Please explain how that works...lol

Actually Ric,
Thats just one of my home made cut outs for the exhaust.:D

[Hank70SS]

Actually Ric,
Thats just one of my home made cut outs for the exhaust.:D



Definitely cheaper than buying a set from Summit or Jegs. Have you tried them yet? Just wondering how the PVC holds up to the exhaust temps.

[Bowtie-Bri]

I didn't take enough pics to show everything I did during this project. I removed the upper and lower "a-arms" , sandblasted, repainted, and replaced the original bushings with Polygraphite bushings.
I repainted the firewall and frame rails with "SEMS" trim black. The a-arms were painted with Eastwoods chassis black. I installed a set of 1.5" drop springs by Classic performance parts along with a pair of KYB gas Adjust shocks. All of the steering linkage was replaced as well. I wish I would've takin more pics.



My friend Dan is applying an apoxy based primer to the engine.
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Here he's applying some B/C Hugger orange to the block. Gotta love that Chevy orange! :D
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[Bowtie-Bri]

Well, heres the finished product.
Sorry I don't have many more in progress pics.
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The 2 pics below were taken using a mirror
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[Bowtie-Bri]

Heres a couple shots my bro took for me. Its nice to have a professional photographer in the family.:D
Theres more pics in my album if you'd like to see more. :D

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e133/bowtie-bri/DSC_6195.jpg



http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e133/bowtie-bri/DSC_6193.jpg

[grandsport]

Excellent!!!! I'm starting on mine this weekend,hope I get the same results.

[Warputer]

sweetness !!

[shadowgray396]

Very very nice job, great looking car.

Ray

[JpMotorsports]

Wow very nice job.

[smoke' em II]

Very nice work Brian!!! Your '70 looks great!!!

You gotta love those four headlight Chevelles:D

[Hank70SS]

Looks great Brian, very nice job.

[Bowtie-Bri]

Thanks Guys,
Now I can start working on replacing the gas tank, and maybe revamp the stereo alittle. Then I should be ready for next summer.:D

[grumpy]

What a beautiful car. Love the stance.

[Warputer]

What size are your rims & tires Brian?

[Bowtie-Bri]

Thanks for the kind words guys.;)
I've got the original 14x7's with 265-50-14's at all four corners. I also have 1.5" drop springs in the front and currently have stock coils in the rear and air shocks.

[wingcarenvy]

Thats a really pretty car! Very nice.

[flash]

Thats postcard pretty .

[Bowtie-Bri]

Thanks Guys! :)

[STAT303954]

Heres a couple shots my bro took for me. Its nice to have a professional photographer in the family.:D
Theres more pics in my album if you'd like to see more. :D

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e133/bowtie-bri/DSC_6195.jpg



http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e133/bowtie-bri/DSC_6193.jpg

Nice ride!

[Bowtie-Bri]

Thanks Stat;)