grandsport's winter project

[Ms Grumpy]

I have been helping grandsport to post some of his pics about his winter "refresh" on his Chevelle. Here are a couple of pics for you Gary. Just wanted to put a couple up so that you can give everyone a little insight. Now it may not be in the correct order, but I just wanted to give you a sampling.

[grandsport]

Thanks Nancy. Maybe I got rocks in my head for doing this,but It was better than going to a shrink to ease my winter depression.:) I gathered up all the hard to find date coded correct parts,and off I went.A month into the project,the cowl,wiper area and door jambs were completed.This month will be for the suspension which will include taking everything off and getting the correct colors applied. So far no problems.

[flash]

Gary it looks good so far ,you want to do another one ?

[Highway Star]

Looking good grandsport. Almost like you know what you're doing!!! Waving

[grandsport]

Looking good grandsport. Almost like you know what you're doing!!! Waving

You should see the poor thing now.Just hope I remember where all the pieces go.

[shadowgray396]

Looks like a lot of fun, Looking good so far. I notice you are missing your TCS relay system.

Ray

[Derek69SS]

You should see the poor thing now.Just hope I remember where all the pieces go.
I guarantee there will be "extra" pieces left over when you get it put back together... I always do. I think if I take my car apart and put it back together enough times, I'll eventually have 2 of them.

[grandsport]

Looks like a lot of fun, Looking good so far. I notice you are missing your TCS relay system.

Ray

Still wrapped up in the box.:)

[flash]

Updates are needed , what have you gotten done lately ? How many pieces is the Black car in ? Whats next , and when will it be done ? What is the first planned show He will be in ? Wheres Grandsport hiding ?

[grandsport]

Updates are needed , what have you gotten done lately ? How many pieces is the Black car in ? Whats next , and when will it be done ? What is the first planned show He will be in ? Wheres Grandsport hiding ?

The only thing left on the frame is the motor.Getting upper and lower a arms bead blasted and rebushed.Coils were bead blasted and painted with epoxy black.I said the hell with it and bought every new suspension piece possible.This week I have been cleaning up suspension parts and painting them.It's now an obsession .:) John,I honestly don't enjoy the car show scene.His first and only show in 2011 will be an AACA show in the fall.

[shadowgray396]

Sounds llike the winter project is getting a little bigger. Once you start it's like the engizer bunny it just keeps on going and going and going. Post some pictures when you can.

Ray

[chevguy65]

Gary,

I hope when your taking things apart, you are putting the pieces, nuts, bolts washers etc into a bag and labeling them so when you put it all back together you do not use the wrong bolts etc in one piece and then realize you do not have a bolt that was to fit something long and it is missing.

Just a word of wisdom from someone that has been there done that. :)

[Ms Grumpy]

Gary,

I hope when your taking things apart, you are putting the pieces, nuts, bolts washers etc into a bag and labeling them so when you put it all back together you do not use the wrong bolts etc in one piece and then realize you do not have a bolt that was to fit something long and it is missing.

Just a word of wisdom from someone that has been there done that. :)

sounds like me....

but...

gary is a perfectionist. I am pretty sure he has everything, and I mean everything, labels and lined up. I wish I could do that.

[flash]

Did you get that pesky steering gear off ?

[grandsport]

Did you get that pesky steering gear off ?

Yes I did.I wasn't expecting it to come off as easily as it did after it soaked over night.I fell backwards a little.:p

[flash]

Whats next ,when you going to pull the motor ? For someone who said he wasnt very knowlegeable about mechanics you seem to be doing great .I used to enjoy working on my cars but since the arthritis in my left hand has gotten so bad I have a hard time with it .My knowlege isnt much but usually if I can get it apart I can put it back together .I have learned having the proper tools also helps but back in my prime I had very few tools and no place indoors to work.Now I have plenty of tools and an inside place to work if it wasnt full of cars.I took Joans vert to the bodyshop for some minor paint chips and a new windshield so I was actually able to get my 72 Chevy truck inside to replace the gas tank and sending unit as well as the rotten leaky radiator . Anyway just keep on having fun working on HIM and I cant wait to see pics of it complete.Your car was beautiful before you started this project so I can only imagine what the end result will be.I miss your fun drivel on here and elsewhere ,it just aint the same without your usual posts .

[grandsport]

Whats next ,when you going to pull the motor ? For someone who said he wasnt very knowlegeable about mechanics you seem to be doing great .I used to enjoy working on my cars but since the arthritis in my left hand has gotten so bad I have a hard time with it .My knowlege isnt much but usually if I can get it apart I can put it back together .I have learned having the proper tools also helps but back in my prime I had very few tools and no place indoors to work.Now I have plenty of tools and an inside place to work if it wasnt full of cars.I took Joans vert to the bodyshop for some minor paint chips and a new windshield so I was actually able to get my 72 Chevy truck inside to replace the gas tank and sending unit as well as the rotten leaky radiator . Anyway just keep on having fun working on HIM and I cant wait to see pics of it complete.Your car was beautiful before you started this project so I can only imagine what the end result will be.I miss your fun drivel on here and elsewhere ,it just aint the same without your usual posts .

Thanks John.I hope to have the motor pulled out in a couple of weeks.I am just taking my time and doing it all the right way.

[flash]

Gary ,you want to do another one ,I will send it on up .