What Did You Do To Your Chevelle Today

[SS Shaun]

my daughter demanded i took her to soccer practice in the "orange car"
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[SS Shaun]

Only took 9 weeks to order and receive, but the Chevelle's new wheels are finally here! Now if I only had a car at the house to put them on.... Supposed to be coming home tomorrow!

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/DSC_4085.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/DSC_4093.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/DSC_4096.jpg
wow guy those look great! what size are those? i am trying to figure out if i want 15 or 17s for mine

[Ms Grumpy]

Shaun I bet you were a hit at soccer practice.

And the tires and rims are sharp.

[fleming23]

Shaun, 18x9 front and 18x10 rear.

[SS Shaun]

Shaun I bet you were a hit at soccer practice.

And the tires and rims are sharp.

Shaun, 18x9 front and 18x10 rear.

lol yeah and she loved the attention she got from it too.

thanks for letting me know 18x10 no clearance issues?

[fleming23]

lol yeah and she loved the attention she got from it too.

thanks for letting me know 18x10 no clearance issues?

I'll know tomorrow but should not have any issues.

[SS Shaun]

nothing! i didn't even lean on it...lol

[SS Shaun]

installed my sway bar, put in some led lights for the license plate changed the oil now time to take it for a spin :)

[SS Shaun]

o yeah and installed a fuel filter :)

[RBeckman]

Only took 9 weeks to order and receive, but the Chevelle's new wheels are finally here! Now if I only had a car at the house to put them on.... Supposed to be coming home tomorrow!

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/DSC_4085.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/DSC_4093.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/DSC_4096.jpg

I usually not a big fan of aftermarket wheels but I have to say you know how to pick them....love the wheels you got on the Vette and can't wait to see what these look like on the Chevelle.

[BillsCamino]

... I have to say you know how to pick them....love the wheels you got on the Vette and can't wait to see what these look like on the Chevelle.

DITTO!!!
Love 'em Eric. Nice choice.

[flash]

I cant wait too see them on the Chevelle .

[carpoor]

Spent all morning on my car, no closer to a solution. Next chance, I will be pulling the intake back off. I plan to stick the old cam back in and take some measurements for comparison. As it stands right now, the cam is ground incorrectly in my opinion.

[shadowgray396]

Finally got a chance to take the chevelle out today. I have missed almost all the car shows I have wanted to go to this summer. Decided at the last moment to go to a local car show about 20 miles away. Warm day but a good chance to get out and enjoy some other cars. I got suprised that I took Best 70-80 car class, there was some really nice cars in that class, Took the wife out to dinner in it tonight also.

[shadowgray396]

Only took 9 weeks to order and receive, but the Chevelle's new wheels are finally here! Now if I only had a car at the house to put them on.... Supposed to be coming home tomorrow!

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/DSC_4085.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/DSC_4093.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/DSC_4096.jpg

Nice wheels and tires

[BillsCamino]

Congrats on the award Ray...well deserved.

[shadowgray396]

Congrats on the award Ray...well deserved.

Thanks Bill, I was suprised. I was in good company out there. Some really nice cars there.

[flash]

Congrats on the trophy Ray ,our Malibu has not been out lately ,I did look at it today while in the shop working on my lawn mower .

[SS Shaun]

picked up my daughter from school with the chevelle then took her home to give her a bath

[BillsCamino]

Bath...the Chevelle or the daughter???

[grandsport]

Bath...the Chevelle or the daughter???

You beat me to that one! Lol

[flash]

Ya'll are bad .

[BillsCamino]

Hey...wait a minute!!! NO malice intended here.
I posted a valid question.
I have no idea how old Shaun's daughter is...I was honestly thinking pre-K school...maybe around 4 yo.

And it scares me to think that Grandsport agrees with my question. ;)

[grandsport]

Hey...wait a minute!!! NO malice intended here.
I posted a valid question.
I have no idea how old Shaun's daughter is...I was honestly thinking pre-K school...maybe around 4 yo.

And it scares me to think that Grandsport agrees with my question. ;)

I had to look up the word malice.

[Ms Grumpy]

I had to look up the word malice.

lol
once a smart @#$ always a smart @#$.

[flash]

I dont know how to respobd to that one ,LOL.

[SS Shaun]

LOL she is 5 i picked her up from school because she was having a bad day. getting to know K and her not seeing mommy and daddy like she did (my wife and i both work for the schools) and yes she gave the chevelle a bath..lol
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[shadowgray396]

Glad you clarified that. Lol

[grandsport]

lol
once a smart @#$ always a smart @#$.

Too old to change now!Waving

[BillsCamino]

Rebuilt the rear suspension on the '72 today...
Removed the frame mounted trailer hitch, trailer wiring, old upper and lower control arms, original springs, and aftermarket air shocks.
Replaced with new Moog rubber bushings in the 12 bolt, fresh boxed upper and new UMI tubular lower control arms, new Moog cargo springs, ACDelco gas shocks, and added a new 7/8" rear sway bar. Rear brakes looked good.
Oh yeah...also replaced the rubber rear body filler strip and the rear bumper (orig was dented).

Tomorrow the front end suspension gets the attention...including installing a Wilwood drilled/slotted/zinc washed disc brake kit. Along with a new disc/drum master cylinder and new Rightstuff brake lines.
Surprised that this '72 has front drums...

Then ,as soon as the new carpet arrives, the front buckets come out for new Legendary covers and ACI foam.

I'll leave the engine mods for last. ;)

[Hank70SS]

Wow! You were busy Bill. Should ride and handle like a new car when you're done.

[flash]

What ,no pics of the new toy .Were the old air shocks any good and what rear shocks (#) did you use ? I still need to do something with mine .What are your plans for the trailer hitch ?

[BillsCamino]

John,
Air shocks were holding air when I removed them. I've you want them I'll save them for you. All the air lines/fittings are intact too.
The trailer hitch...Class II 1 1/4" receiver type...was bolted to the frame. Not sure what I'm gonna do with it yet.
AC-Delco gas shocks I've had for a while...think I bought them @ Rockauto...
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=94958&cc=1041871

[grandsport]

John,
Air shocks were holding air when I removed them. I've you want them I'll save them for you. All the air lines/fittings are intact too.
The trailer hitch...Class II 1 1/4" receiver type...was bolted to the frame. Not sure what I'm gonna do with it yet.
AC-Delco gas shocks I've had for a while...think I bought them @ Rockauto...
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=94958&cc=1041871

Lol Bill .You are way to smooth,you should be in a dealership .You and me are the savvy ones here!!!!

[BillsCamino]

Oh yeah....

[BillsCamino]

Waving

Today I was just burning energy. A bunch of parts have arrived this week and I was just emptying boxes and hanging parts.

My daily driver have been in the shop since Monday morning. CEL is on and the issue is with #5 cylinder per the code.
New plugs, wires, and coil so far have not remedied the issue. Was waiting to hear the results of compression and leakdown tests.
Still waiting........:(

[BillsCamino]

You are way to smooth,you should be in a dealership.

I'm afraid Gary I'd be my own best customer. I never know what the hell I'm gonna buy.
Bought a Victory motorcycle last Saturday. Wasn't even looking for one...:confused:

[grandsport]

I'm afraid Gary I'd be my own best customer. I never know what the hell I'm gonna buy.
Bought a Victory motorcycle last Saturday. Wasn't even looking for one...:confused:

You and me are too much alike !

[carpoor]

Nice Elco Bill! :cool:

[BillsCamino]

Nice Elco Bill! :cool:

GMC Sprint actually. Thanks!!
And it's registered to attend the NPD Silver Springs all GM show next month. ;)

[flash]

Bill ,hang on to the air shocks for me .I have always loved that Sprint ,still remember first meeting DeWayne with it .If I could have I would have bought it but it went where it wil be best taken care of .

[fleming23]

Have we seen photos of the 72?? I may have missed them if so, been a little busy getting hitched with the lady. - edit Nevermind.... I see where you posted above. Internet is slow here!

Speaking of, I haven't seen my cars in 2 weeks now and while a tropical paradise in the middle of the Indian Ocean is nice, I'll be glad to get on a plane later today and begin our journey back home! Last time I went this long without driving was probably boot camp!

[fleming23]

Bill ,hang on to the air shocks for me .I have always loved that Sprint ,still remember first meeting DeWayne with it .If I could have I would have bought it but it went where it wil be best taken care of .

Oh.....you bought DeWayne's car! Gotcha! That was a pretty decent looking truck/car when I saw it last year! I don't remember what he was asking but thought it sounded like a pretty good deal at the time!

[shadowgray396]

My dad had a 72 GMC sprint. I have actually been looking for one this last year. We have a couple in our club.

[BillsCamino]

.... been a little busy getting hitched with the lady....

What??? Tell us more!!!!!!!

[carpoor]

Even cooler/more rare! I guess I'll get to check it out if you don't sell or trade it between now and then. ;)

[RBeckman]

You and me are too much alike !

Congratulations Bill, you have made it and your life is now complete so you should have no regrets.

[Ken Hayes]

Doh............................

[grandsport]

Congratulations Bill, you have made it and your life is now complete so you should have no regrets.

Rough crowd here! Lol But I think you can do better than thatWaving

[chevymaher]

I have been in negotiations for a week now on a parts car. It looking like i dragging another POS home to get some parts off of. Nothing written in stone till it happens. But it looking like it going to happen.

[SS Shaun]

if you have an extra rear sway bar for the rear let me know :)

[chevymaher]

if you have an extra rear sway bar for the rear let me know :)

Car already is already missing the rear end. I don't have a sway bar either. But who knows what all I getting. If there one there extra you called shotgun.

It is a 68. It is a original no motor or tranny rear end body. Unmolested. I getting air conditioner vents. Part in the dash. Parts outside you see I am getting new. Just the stuff they don't sell. I going to get a bunch of knick knack stuff mine was pirated of over the years. Never store a car in a garage that is shared, a lesson learned. I never took it. What did it grow wings and fly away?
All I know is it don't happen if your the only one with access to the parts.

I calling the guy today. Guy who has the trailer is deer hunting at the moment.

I will have extra air parts and inner fenders before this this is hauled off.
I bought what was supposed to be a complete air set up before for almost what i paying for this car. It was missing alot of the little stuff. I got the box and the controls basically. I figured I do better if i just got the car and took the stuff off myself.

After this It isn't anything I won't be buying new. I got everything else, in triplicate in most cases. But it is in good shape old as dirt. Should be the last great snipe hunt finding rare it isn't made new parts.

Oh what we go through for these old beast. And a clone with year mixed parts at that.

[Hank70SS]

Congratulations Bill, you have made it and your life is now complete so you should have no regrets.

Bazinga!!!

[BillsCamino]

To continue the saga...

Installed a Wilwood front disc kit (replaced original drum brakes), new master cylinder, and a new windshield today.
Only issue was when bleeding the brakes, one new braided hose blew out of the banjo fitting :(
Replaced both lines that were supplied with the kit with new O'Reillys rubber ones. Guess it was better failing now than somewhere down the road.

Very pleased with the windshield!! Was able to buy an actual LOF glass, tinted, shaded, with antenna!!

Next on the list is replacing all hoses and belts. Also the fan clutch...
Probably tomorrow.
Next week will tackle recovering the buckets.

Want to drive this Sprint in two weeks up to the NC Chevelle show held @ Hendrick's Motorsports in Concord (Charlotte).

[chevymaher]

I am busy snapping off bumper bracket bolt. So I can clean and paint them. It seems strange doing something besides bodywork.

[BillsCamino]

My daily driver have been in the shop since Monday morning. CEL is on and the issue is with #5 cylinder per the code.
New plugs, wires, and coil so far have not remedied the issue. Was waiting to hear the results of compression and leakdown tests.
Still waiting........:(

I'm afraid Gary I'd be my own best customer. I never know what the hell I'm gonna buy.
Bought a Victory motorcycle last Saturday. Wasn't even looking for one...:confused:

The checkbook bleeding continues....
Bought a brand new F150 STX SuperCrew on Friday...added a A.R.E. bed cover to it yesterday...windows getting tinted today. :(

[fleming23]

What a crazy couple of weeks.... Got back from a 34 hour flight from the Maldives on our Honeymoon Friday, was home for no more than 30 minutes and then proceeded to immediate leave the house (and wife) to head over to the shop to get my car aligned before leaving a few hours later to go to Heaven's Landing for a 1/2 mile drag race.

I know the "ghetto" wheels probably won't appeal to some, or most, but they are growing on me. Regardless, the car drives SOOOOO much better now with a 275 tire on the front instead of the skinny drag wheels!

Some quick iPhone photos
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_1910.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_1909.jpg

And a little video of the event. Made 3 passes with the car and was within 2 mph each pass with very consistent 140 mph speeds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXcOw9LlfPY&feature=youtu.be

[carpoor]

Ghetto? They're not 20" or bigger, and they're not "dubs." I like the look, but also liked the drag set up.

[fleming23]

Ghetto? They're not 20" or bigger, and they're not "dubs." I like the look, but also liked the drag set up.

True, they do look really big. I think it is the smooth lip, which I really like by the way and part of the reason why I spent so much on this particular wheel, but it makes the centers look much larger. I had a number of car friends see them and ask if they were 20" wheels.

I might get the centers painted a slight shade darker because in bright light the cast aluminum almost looks white, which I don't like.

[flash]

I think the wheels look great and the video was pretty cool. Congrats on the wedding from Joan and I .

[flash]

We took the vert out cruising today ,perfect weather for it.

[shadowgray396]

Cool video. Car looks good with the wheels. Wish I could get my cowl induction door to work like that. Mine never opens up.

[fleming23]

Cool video. Car looks good with the wheels. Wish I could get my cowl induction door to work like that. Mine never opens up.

You have to push the go pedal harder :D

[shadowgray396]

You have to push the go pedal harder :D

I know that, Lol. Can't seem to get the vacuum to ease up to allow it to open

[SS Shaun]

i have not touched mine all i did was install the wiper motor..lol i have not driven in or anything in over a week...lol

[flash]

Nothing for me out there today ,too tired.

[chevymaher]

Painting bumper brackets today. Got them all cleaned up.
Trailer be here tomorrow I think. Sat going to make a 2 hour drive to go get the El Camino.

[BillsCamino]

Dropped the buckets off at the upholstery shop yesterday. Wish the new carpet would hurry up and be delivered...

[Ms Grumpy]

I actually found the time yesterday to wash my car and take it out. It was a nice cool night and I took a long drive to a cruise held by a friend of mine. I had fun but heard a rattle that I have to investigate. Bummer.

[BillsCamino]

Dropped the buckets off at the upholstery shop yesterday. Wish the new carpet would hurry up and be delivered...

My wish came true...carpet delivered by Big Brown this afternoon.
Along with new rear BFG T/A tires, my completely re-conditioned stock '72 AM/FM radio by Ward's, and a used but nice two spoke black steering wheel.
Now I'm gonna be busy...:banana:

[shadowgray396]

Sounds like its time to go to work Bill.

[chevymaher]

Painted the bumper brackets. I getting a list together of the most important stuff to buy. Get the parts which need the most labor and get that dash complete inside and out first.
Seals and rubber.Bumpers and rear trim are a must. So it looks finished as I pull in the garage.
Talked to the elky guy today. Saturday is the day it still on.

[carpoor]

Went and picked up an engine for the 69' this morning.

[SS Shaun]

installed my heater hoses for the chevelle. getting chilly over here need some heat

[flash]

Moved the Chevelle out of the shop so that I could get my truck out ,truck needs a little exercise .

[Ms Grumpy]

Hope you had a nice workout with the truck flash. I wish I had the time to take my car out today. We have been working to have a garage sale and about the only thing I will be able to is look at my car in the garage this weekend.

[chevymaher]

Waiting on my Co-piolet to get back from the store. Going after the Elky parts car.
Killin me he knows I ready and goes to the store. What is that?

[carpoor]

Not a damn thing. :mad: The weather is awful, no sunshine plus raining off and on. I need a garage... Stat!

[BillsCamino]

Been tinkering with the Sprint all morning...waiting on a guy to drive up from Tampa and pick up an engine...hopefully this afternoon.

Replaced the ugly original steering wheel with a like new one donated by a Chevelle buddy!! :)
Cleaned up some of the underdash wiring and replaced a few instrument panel bulbs. Don't really like the looks of that printed circuit. :(
Installed the re-conditioned factory AM/FM radio and removed the dash pad to examine the dash speakers.
They're toast...gonna get replaced too.

New carpet goes in this afternoon...

[chevymaher]

The bomber LOLhttp://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee363/chevymaher/POS_zps932a8cee.jpg

[carpoor]

Wow that is rough from behind the doors back. Damn shame, another one bites the dust.

[chevymaher]

Wow that is rough from behind the doors back. Damn shame, another one bites the dust.

Yes but that is why i got it cheap. Only thing good is exactly what i needed. And nothing else.

[chevymaher]

Well out to gut the Elky so it can go By-By as quickly as possible.

[shadowgray396]

Making a winter to do list today. Looks like I will be tearing the car apart this winter again. Not looking forward to it.

[chevymaher]

Got the doghouse stripped. Gauge cluster and venting out. About another day and it be ready to ship to Hot Rod Heaven.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee363/chevymaher/IMAG1606_zps1676aafd.jpg

[Quadracer392]

Making a winter to do list today. Looks like I will be tearing the car apart this winter again. Not looking forward to it.

What are you doing that you're going to have to tear your car back apart this winter?

[Quadracer392]

Got the doghouse stripped. Gauge cluster and venting out. About another day and it be ready to ship to Hot Rod Heaven.


What all parts are you salvaging out of it? Does it have the SS or Malibu dash?

[shadowgray396]

What are you doing that you're going to have to tear your car back apart this winter?

Dash is coming out, temp gauge and tach stop working. Im sure it's not a ground issue, and the tach worked funny when I got the car running and now it doesn't work at all. I also noticed yesterday the heater control plate cracked across the middle of it. The motor is leaking oil badly now. Not sure if I will have to pull it for a rear main yet or if it is a valve cover or the intake. I find no oil up high on the motor. Im hoping while the dash is out I can find an original dash bezel and replace the repro one. while it's out I will also get the radio working and finish installing under the dash lighting. Car only has 380 miles on it since I started driving it 3 years ago. I would drive it more if I wasn't leaking the oil under it.

Dash work
Motor oil leak
Might also put in a new wiring harness and fuse box while I have it apart again.

[chevymaher]

What all parts are you salvaging out of it? Does it have the SS or Malibu dash?

No it is a El Camino. I getting all the air conditioning vents, evaporator and condenser,all the underhood valving for the air. I needed a decent steering wheel to restore. Since 68 wheels were garbage basically for cracking, and there are no aftermarket wheels the horn button works with.I snatching the power steering for a back up. I needed the front sway bar. I needed one headliner rod, they dont make them either. Basically I needed a bunch of oddball 68 stuff they don't reproduce. So this bent in half car was perfect for my needs. I was just about to buy a running car to get this stuff off of. Better a total than trash a good car for the parts I needed tho.
I buying all new dash parts that they make that show for the SS stuff. Emblems and dash placard bezel etc etc. It was a 327 2 speed originally. I suspect the engine and trans were in the old chevy truck the guy had there. 327 in a 60 custom truck HUMMM wonder where that came from?

[shadowgray396]

Looks like it has some usable parts on it. Doors, front clip, trim parts, etc

[Ms Grumpy]

Ray looks like you have your winter project. It is just sad that you have under 400 miles on it in the past 3 years. Hopefully you will get all the problems corrected this winter and enjoy your car more next year.

[Ms Grumpy]

This weekend I didn't have time to take my car out, except to park it at the end of the driveway because we had a garage sale. Earlier in the week I spend a lot of time cleaning the car up because the weather was perfect, a little over cast, mid 60's and just beautiful weather to clean it.

So while the garage sale was in full swing my neighbor decided that it is time to cut his grass. I couldn't get over to cover it until it was covered with grass that his lawnmower was blowing right at it. It really ticked me off because this guy has seen me spending hours on the car in the past and he knows that I put it away or cover it when he has cut his grass before. I think that the reason that I am so aggrivated is because on Friday he had someone come to his house to fix his outdoor fence and his outdoor electrical outlet was not working, and being a good neighbor, I let the repairman use the outlet in my garage. So much for getting a thank you from my neighbor when I told him about it. Same neighbor that my kids shoveled his sidewalk last year in the snow and he didn't even say thank you to them. I think I am done being neighborly to this family who moved in last year with 3 small children.

[shadowgray396]

Ray looks like you have your winter project. It is just sad that you have under 400 miles on it in the past 3 years. Hopefully you will get all the problems corrected this winter and enjoy your car more next year.

Been gone since May around here. Missed all the car shows I really wanted to go too. Finally home for a while I think, and the rains are just around the corner and all the car shows are done. Going to run it over to a friends shop and see if we can finally find this pesky oil leak this week.

[chevymaher]

It sounds like more a volume than pressure problem, I would unhook the fuel line put a rubber hose on it so you can get the gas from under the hood. Fill the fuel bowls manually and start it give it a rev. That thing should shoot like a fire hose.If it dont you found your problem.
A coke bottle hanging from the open hood just gravity feed is enough pressure to run the car full throttle. Less than a lb of pressure. But the volume of gas flowing in is enough. Carbs dont care about pressure like injection does. Just that enough gas is getting there.

[shadowgray396]

It sounds like more a volume than pressure problem, I would unhook the fuel line put a rubber hose on it so you can get the gas from under the hood. Fill the fuel bowls manually and start it give it a rev. That thing should shoot like a fire hose.If it dont you found your problem.
A coke bottle hanging from the open hood just gravity feed is enough pressure to run the car full throttle. Less than a lb of pressure. But the volume of gas flowing in is enough. Carbs dont care about pressure like injection does. Just that enough gas is getting there.

Exactly, more pressure does not mean more volume.

[chevymaher]

We making ground here I got motor plates and I getting the power steering unit just to have extra.
The old Furd is loaded and my buddy taking the first load to the scrapyard. But i already got everything I absolutely needed.
It was through the goalpost score.Soon as this thing gone I a happy camper.

[chevymaher]

When I scrap something is there anything left?
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee363/chevymaher/junk_zps76ae4414.jpg

[carpoor]

Picked up a set of heads and another block for the 69'. :D

[shadowgray396]

When I scrap something is there anything left?
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee363/chevymaher/junk_zps76ae4414.jpg



Getting down there.

[BillsCamino]

Picked up the Sprint's buckets from the upholstery shop yesterday afternoon...very impressed with the Legendary covers!!
I'll finish installing the new carpet today and bolt them in. Hopefully the dash speakers will arrive soon and I'll be just about finished with this car.
I'm hoping to drive it down to Ocala, FL next weekend for the All GM show sponsored by NPD.
Heading up to Charlotte Friday morning for the NC Chevelle club's show held a Rick Hendrick's Motorsport complex.
Awesome venue for a show!!!

[Ms Grumpy]

Picked up the Sprint's buckets from the upholstery shop yesterday afternoon...very impressed with the Legendary covers!!
I'll finish installing the new carpet today and bolt them in. Hopefully the dash speakers will arrive soon and I'll be just about finished with this car.
I'm hoping to drive it down to Ocala, FL next weekend for the All GM show sponsored by NPD.
Heading up to Charlotte Friday morning for the NC Chevelle club's show held a Rick Hendrick's Motorsport complex.
Awesome venue for a show!!!

Bill it sounds like you are almost ready. It is so hard waiting for those last parts to be installed. You see the light at the end of the tunnel and you just want to get there. Have fun at the shows and post some pics.

[flash]

Bill , I cant wait to see your progress on the Sprint.

[SS Shaun]

When I scrap something is there anything left?
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee363/chevymaher/junk_zps76ae4414.jpg

before you scrap it check your pms i need something off that :)

[chevymaher]

I am really sorry,http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee363/chevymaher/by-by_zps8b28f8d5.jpg I would have cut them off. I just got back from scrapping it. I went at 10 then I was returning the trailer and cleaning the drive.

[SS Shaun]

darn it!! thanks man

[shadowgray396]

The rear window stainless was at least $100 for original parts, and the front window stainless if it was still there was another $100. The front cowls if were still in decent shape are another $50 apiece.

[chevymaher]

Made a decent sized order today. I got everything for the dash. Bezel gaskets knobs insulation, air ball kit,dash pad, emblem above the glove box. Tail end trim a bunch of front end chrome. Weather stripping for the entire car. Door handles, vinyal top, emblems for front and back. New bumpers.
That ought to keep me busy all winter. Wiring, air, then dash. Buffing it then weather stripping it and putting the windows back in. Restore my new steering wheel.This gonna take a while.

[chevymaher]

Stripping the 5 dashes I got of the switches. It is sad almost throwing away things I been collecting and hoarding for this day.

[chevymaher]

Just FYI. El caminos and chevelles use the same window regulators. I taking everything i got apart and using the best parts I got of the multiples of each I got. And that was the nugget of new info for the day for me.

[SS Shaun]

re did my fuel line from the tank to the fuel pump installed a borrowed fuel pump and it drove good. put my pump back on drove like crap guess i am ordering a new pump..lol

[shadowgray396]

Sounds like you have the problem solved

[chevymaher]

Most of my stuff came today while i was working on the horn button this morning. I inventoried it. One rear molding was wrong. It is marked right but it looks like it is to a pick up.
I put all the rubber bumpers on the hood and doors , trunk. Trunk lock in, and first official act was to lock the keys in the trunk.
I was like a chicken with it's head cut off not knowing what to do next. http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee363/chevymaher/chrome_zps53c66aa3.jpg

[Ms Grumpy]

Took my car out for a long drive to my nephews house for his daughters 1st birthday. It was the first time that many people in my extended family have ever seen my car. I think that many of the people at the party were amazed that it was my car. Then my daughter and grand daughter came and when my daughter went to leave, my grand daughter told her that she wanted to stay and go home with grandma in her cool car. lol

When I was ready to leave it seems that I had a crowd of people out in front of the house wanting to see me leave. So I buckled my grand daughter into the back seat, she is 8 yrs old, and I left a little bit of rubber and smoke on the street. The best part was my grand daughter sitting in the back seat with her hands in the air yelling "Go grandma, go grandma" lol

[shadowgray396]

Sounds like a good time, I was at my Grandsons first birthday party today. Hard to believe it's been a year already. No Chevelle there today. His other Grandpa did bring his ElCamino.

[flash]

I finally got around to changing the spark plugs in the Malibu vert today ,forgot what a pain it is on an A/C equipped car .Im surprised it ran as well as it did from Ohio with how bad the plugs were from the bad gas we got up there . She runs so much better now just in time for another vacation trip in a week.

[carpoor]

I'd do that plug change a thousand times before going without A/C in a cruiser.

[chevymaher]

I'd do that plug change a thousand times before going without A/C in a cruiser.

10-4 on that. Look what i went through just now to have it.

[shadowgray396]

Not a chevelle but finished the grandson wagon today for his birthday.

[flash]

Love the wagon .

[shadowgray396]

Love the wagon .

Needed a lift and big tires to match Daddy's truck.

[SS Shaun]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10644597_10152428513323997_7409306865545482024_n.j pg?oh=f5a932e5140d19df1286752d71e780ef&oe=548A9B65&__gda__=1422464154_00347132f02bdead12fdff3f5df8dca b

and here you go
http://youtu.be/kSjHByBpjzw?list=UUOYLoQBrdjxNEewmHQ19nww

[SS Shaun]

and then i said lets test it out and i loved it

http://youtu.be/OnaMFhtO9zw?list=UUOYLoQBrdjxNEewmHQ19nww

[BillsCamino]

You can throw that Summit fuel pressure gauge out.
No way in hell that Holley is running on 8.5 lbs of pressure!! Fuel would be spraying out the vent tubes.

[SS Shaun]

Lol yeah it was fresh out the box and once I revved it up a few times it went down to 6.5-7

[shadowgray396]

You can throw that Summit fuel pressure gauge out.
No way in hell that Holley is running on 8.5 lbs of pressure!! Fuel would be spraying out the vent tubes.

I was thinking the same thing, but you said it better. Lol

[BillsCamino]

Lol yeah it was fresh out the box and once I revved it up a few times it went down to 6.5-7

Still not correct. Might want to rev it some more. :D
An 1/8" pipe plug would be more accurate.

[chevymaher]

Back to working on the steering wheel. New parts can wait. All this got to be done. Concentrate on the old stuff a while so the amount of stuff in the area is diminished. Once a system is completed the extras and leftovers can be tossed. Make room to work.
Completing the dash area going to clean half the storage area out.

[chevymaher]

Maybe it is just me. But it just seems wrong on so many levels taking a drill, a hack saw and a file to a brand new dash bezel. Yet here I am.

[SS Shaun]

LOL^^^

installed my new earl's -6an fuel filter had to turn it on to test for leaks :)
http://youtu.be/8lW4kr8QWhk?list=UUOYLoQBrdjxNEewmHQ19nww

[carpoor]

All that to make it fit properly? Or are you modifying it to make it "yours"?

[chevymaher]

All that to make it fit properly? Or are you modifying it to make it "yours"?

I got the factory roll tach gauges. They don't sell the bezel for it. Your on your own.
So I cut the hole a tad small then filed it to fit the factory bezel from the other dash.

The Not chrome but cheap imitation chrome from the factory was wasted. They do sell the part new but it is supposed to be painted silver. If you send the part out to have it done it is on rubber so it going to be wasted by the time you force it in the hole. So I hillbilled it up and used what I had laying around. A layer of aluminum tape and trimmed it in with a razor. Took me 2 hours to get the hole and the bezel trimmed so it don't look 45 years old. I happy with it.

I was restoring the steering wheel when the bezel arrived. That going to take a while.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee363/chevymaher/tachhole_zps06eaf5c5.jpg

[chevymaher]

Well I worked all day on the venting and steering wheel. My dash pad came. I did a dummy dust. I ordered the wrong one. This one is a cover that fits over the old one. I want the entire bolt down deal with new padding. So I be calling tomorrow to see about a exchange and if that isn't in the cards just order the right part.
They are good there I am sure I be exchanging and paying the difference.
Boy it sure looks good tho. I was sitting in the car like a big kid. Holding the dash emblem dash pad and bezel all in place.
I got plenty to do. It be here before I need it anyway. Probably before I finish this wheel. And am ready to paint the wheel, horn button, vent piece that shows at the bottom and licence plate holder for the front bumper.

[shadowgray396]

Took mine out to blow the dust and cobwebs off it today. Most likely the last time I drive it for a while.

[carpoor]

Didn't touch either Chevelle this weekend. Changed the oil and filter in my truck today. Also pulled the heads off of my LQ4 today so I can send them out to Advanced Induction tomorrow.

(Doing an LQ4/4L80E swap in about 4-5 weeks) :D

[SS Shaun]

drove it around listing to some tunes and enjoyed my day

[paulywood]

Finished up the front end install except for the tie rod ends. Cleaned out the trunk and looked at the motor compartment. With all the cut wires under there I think I'm going to order a new wiring harness and start from scratch.

[flash]

Drove it all over North and South Carolina backroads with the top down .

[BillsCamino]

Better get that top up...thunder and a little rain down here. With more to come later tonight/tomorrow AM.
We were actually up in Blairsville Saturday evening for their local cruise...

[chevymaher]

Broke down and bought a buffer. Old one was smelling of burnt windings yesterday.
3379

[carpoor]

Went and fetched the supposed original engine for my 69' Malibu. More details in the other thread...

[Ms Grumpy]

I have just been so busy lately that I haven't had time to drive my car. And now it is getting close to storing it. I am sad. After this weekend I think I might have some free time to go to a cruise. Let's just hope Mother Nature agrees.

[flash]

We have been driving the wheels off our Malivert all week long ,one more day of vacation to go before heading home .

[SS Shaun]

took the chevelle out for a sping going to the hardware store for some stuff around the house. went to the gas station and someone was trying to buy my chevelle off me. post coming for that...lol

[chevymaher]

Shaun there a guy local here that has a 69 same color as yours. I stopped and talked to him a few times. I think of you everytime I pass it sitting in his drive. I will try to get a pic if I passing and got time to stop.

[carpoor]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141011_123115548_zps4a44fc06.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141011_123115548_zps4a44fc06.jpg.html)

Finally found the right combination of time and motivation today. I got it mostly back together and verified that it has compression.

[flash]

Looks good .

[shadowgray396]

It's that time of the year when the days are getting shorter, leaves are falling and the last of the warm weather is most likely behind us. Chevelle got gas treatment in the tank, battery tender hooked up and the winter cover put on for a long winters rest. Have some things to work on this winter, but for now it will stay covered most likely until some time after the new year. The dash will be coming out of it to work on some gauges that stop working, and may have to pull the motor to fix an oil leak (rear main).

[chevymaher]

I just sit in my chair now on the computer chatting on chat sites watching cable. Sanding and priming the steering wheel. Which is looking really good now. Once the wheel is in wet primer I been cleaning the El Camino parts getting them looking good and ready to use. Like anybody will ever see them again once the dash goes in. But the important part is they look better than new under there.
Worked a few hours this morning had to go work a while. Fix a drain in a house. Then back to work on the car.
My new dash pad isn't in at Ground Up yet. The SS horn emblem is tho. Those are the last parts of this order I am waiting for.
I just plodding right along still.

[Ms Grumpy]

I am getting a lot of hints from the hubby that maybe it is time to store the car. I don't want to..... I know that I have to, but now the weather is not cooperating, rain is not my friend. I will not take the car to storage knowing that it is wet, and I don't want to spend an hour there wiping all the cracks to make sure it is dry before I put the cover on it. So for now I am happy with it sitting in the garage waiting for a dry day.

[flash]

I didnt even make it out to my shop today ,had to weedeat and cut the grass before the next wave of rain moves in .It is supposed to be nasty tomorrow .

[SS Shaun]

finally got to change the spring on my vacuum secondaries and got to play around with it some. cant wait for this weekend to drive it :)

[fleming23]

Back at it again....
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/1A2A60A2-E447-44EE-B928-FFD6EFC41826.jpg

[chevymaher]

I was looking for a stereo for the chev. Wow the stud type radios are getting rare as hen's teeth. I found a 160W 80 per channel with a SD Card player and a USB outlet. That don't require dash modifications. It will do for now. I wanted a detachable faced one. But they just won't fit in there. I can hunt again later but for now I happy to have the hole filled. The AM can continue to collect dust on the shelf for years to come, LOL.

[fleming23]

Long day yesterday!

Started the day on the way to a local car show. Did a u-turn to double back to the entrance of the facility, hit it and grabbed 2nd gear, the car sputtered and shut off.

4 hours later we determined the $400 MSD ignition box took a dump, likely fried the coil in the process, as it went bad too, the rotor came apart and blew a hole in the back of the distributor cap. So the ENTIRE ignition was pulled out and basically replaced. The distributor was taken apart as one of the rotor screws disappeared and I wanted to make sure nothing got down inside before putting it all back together.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/E82795A6-663E-4954-AC3F-A573C94E693E.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/AFA6D733-3275-4C0D-BFEF-45D3FFB0FCB1.jpg

So, we got the car running on a cheap MSD box from 1970 something until I can get a new replacement.

Decided to not let the entire day be a waste and went to the local cruise in.

One of the more expensive "cruise-ins" I have been to in a while as this was put on, and allowed by the local police department.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/61F0194B-2C38-492A-BDAE-9B3A9598E967-1.jpg

My DNA would not allow me to just sit by and watch a burnout competition and not participate so....

You can hear people in the crowd, "that's the one that broke down earlier." Yeah, that is right, it broke, we fixed it, and then I took it back out and beat the living snot out of it! All in a good days work!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3YAtVpNjPQ&feature=youtu.be


I guess it was worth it....lol
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/FFA160AC-C59F-4230-BB62-A16FC838EC59.jpg

Money, quite literally, running down the drain!
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/9BF9C74F-CB78-4709-B158-8FFB17371BFA.jpg

[flash]

Damn ...............................What a burnout .

[shadowgray396]

Lots of smoke for sure. Glad your having fun with it.

[chevymaher]

Now that's what I am talkin bout. Get down.

[BillsCamino]

Damn Eric!!
Your mechanical "adventures" continue to amaze me. :) You've had the strangest things happen with that '70.
Next time...spray a little WD40 or PAM cooking spray on that fender before the burnout. Clean up much easier. ;)

[fleming23]

Damn Eric!!
Your mechanical "adventures" continue to amaze me. :) You've had the strangest things happen with that '70.
Next time...spray a little WD40 or PAM cooking spray on that fender before the burnout. Clean up much easier. ;)

Used WD40 to get it all off. I have Geddex and have used WD40 back when I would go to the track. Wasn't exactly sure the Chevelle was going to make it out and we went straight from the shop to the cruise-in so it was a bit unplanned. Got her all cleaned up today and went out for some gentle crusing.

[paulywood]

Finally got the tie rods mounted so the car can steer again. Removed the rear seat and the panels on the rear sides. Found out I am missing a fill panel on the passenger side. It actually looks like the car was hit on that side and repaired but not very well. I unhooked the cylinders from the top so I can run them up and down to bleed out the air in the lines. Manually put the top down and you can really see the lines of how the car will look. Made me more excited to get some work done. Still debating on if I want to pull the motor and repair the leaks on the oil pan and transmission pan this fall or not. Running out of time before it goes to storage. Might just tarp it for the winter and not have the new top put on. Need to cut the extension from the master cylinder to the brake pedal because it's not long enough without it but the extension is way to long. Getting close to having brakes again though.

[fleming23]

Did a little upgrading.

Old Fronts - Wilwood D52 Calipers, 11" stock style rotors
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_2175.jpg

New Fronts - TRSD Signature Calipers (based on PBR calipers which are the same as C5/Cobra brakes) w/13' Rotors
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_2177.jpg

Size comparison
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_2176.jpg

Replaced rears with the 12" package to complete the deal (EBC Red pads front & rear)
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/9CF55E9E-6ADB-41DA-A0F6-7EFAF76369CF.jpg

There is no question, the front brakes feel much better than the old D52s. The Wilwoods look pretty but actually have less clamping force than the stock calipers. With the right pads and Hydroboost, they worked well enough but I needed a bit more bite for some road course track days I have planned. The rears are absolutely a better design, with a floating caliper. I was not a huge fan of the old ElDorado caliper setup that I had on the rear.

The 13" rotors fill the wheel a bit better. Probably could have gone 14" but didn't want to push my luck
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_2178.jpg

[fleming23]

Also, photos were finally posted of the burnouts (on Facebook so I won't share the link.)

Here is one of the green beast melting the tires off! I forgot how much more expensive 18" tires are than 15" Drag radials.... Won't be doing that again.
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/HiramBurnout2.jpg

[BillsCamino]

Eric...what 'ya doing with the removed Wilwood stuff??

[fleming23]

Eric...what 'ya doing with the removed Wilwood stuff??

Too slow this go around Bill! I did not even have it all removed before someone laid claim to it. It is going on a buddy's 69.

[SS Shaun]

as in my 69? ;)

[flash]

That's a cool pic ,would make great office decoration for you .

[Ken Hayes]

Eric, I did a printout on glossy photo paper and it turned out awesome.

[fleming23]

Eric, I did a printout on glossy photo paper and it turned out awesome.

That's a cool pic ,would make great office decoration for you .

Yeah, the idea is to get it blown up and put it in our new basement garage once the house is done.

as in my 69? ;)

I'll let you battle my Jewish, Lawyer friend who is taking the parts. I bet you give in well before he gets tired of arguing! :)

[SS Shaun]

I'll let you battle my Jewish, Lawyer friend who is taking the parts. I bet you give in well before he gets tired of arguing! :)

let the battle begin:butt1:

[BillsCamino]

Too slow this go around Bill! I did not even have it all removed before someone laid claim to it. It is going on a buddy's 69.

No problem Eric.
I've already installed the exact same Wilwood kit on my Sprint. I was inquiring for a friend...
One of the 1st items I changed. I couldn't believe after I bought the Sprint I noticed it was a drum brake car!!

[fleming23]

No problem Eric.
I've already installed the exact same Wilwood kit on my Sprint. I was inquiring for a friend...
One of the 1st items I changed. I couldn't believe after I bought the Sprint I noticed it was a drum brake car!!

Not sure if you used the included pads, but I found a standard (AutoZone/Advance/O'Reilly, etc.) ceramic pad felt better than the Wilwood pads. Just FYI.

[Quadracer392]

That's an nice upgrade on the brakes Eric. That burnout picture is awesome too!

[BillsCamino]

Not sure if you used the included pads, but I found a standard (AutoZone/Advance/O'Reilly, etc.) ceramic pad felt better than the Wilwood pads. Just FYI.

Yeah, I used aftermarket ceramic pads. Along with a new master cylinder, of course, these brakes work well. Light years ahead of drums. :(

[SS Shaun]

drove mine around today
https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1904213_10152484008558997_2336094964664507220_n.jp g?oh=34df607c0cbbfd0b8a6c40f6f5831324&oe=54E5097D
first time i have taken a picture of me and my car

[shadowgray396]

Looks like a great night to have it out. Nothing but rain around here.

[carpoor]

I had good intentions, but ended up more interested in this instead.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/72%20Lemans/IMG_20141025_112719968_zps62e6841e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/72%20Lemans/IMG_20141025_112719968_zps62e6841e.jpg.html)

[shadowgray396]

Dual Snorkel Air Cleaner on it, cool. What's that out of?

[Ms Grumpy]

Been so busy the past week, finally made the call today. Weather permitting...Wednesday she goes into storage. Happy and sad at the same time.

[carpoor]

Dual Snorkel Air Cleaner on it, cool. What's that out of?

It's the chassis for my father's 72' LeMans, 400 4 SPD. The air cleaner was factory 69'-72'. 71' & 72' have the painted air cleaner lid vs. chrome on the earlier years.

[chevymaher]

Got the air conditioning harness made. Looks factory. Of course I used all factory parts. Bench tested it and works like a charm. My blower motor wire is purple instead of blue like it should be. But i am over it. Same plug end on it. Worn out plug end and right color wire or perfect wire and end. Hummmm let me think. I used a 69-78 blower resistor and plug. Much easier to get. Just wired 3 speeds like factory and left the one that runs all the time off. Off and 3 speeds instead of on all the time and 3 faster speeds like newer ones.

I got the wiring for the 68 now which seemed to be lacking anywhere on the net. It is the same as a 68 camaro as far as wire colors. One switch is in a different place. And the chevelle has a thermal overload inline on the compressor clutch wiring were the only real differences to speak of. And camaro has a extra power feed wire that isn't on the chevelle.

Now messing with the evaporator box cleaning and readying for paint.

New relay and blower motor the other day.

[Ms Grumpy]

You have been one busy man.

[Ms Grumpy]

Put my car into storage on Wednesday. Every year I take pics before it goes into a climate controlled storage, here are a few of those pics. I won't be seeing her for about 6 months....

http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=4602

http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=4592

http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=4597

http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=4593

http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=4591

http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=4601

[flash]

Very nice pics ,I know it must be hard to give her up for the winter .

[Ms Grumpy]

Thanks, and it is. That is why we are still looking at houses down south. The colder weather is taking its toll on grumpy. Today is one of those days for him.

[BillsCamino]

Might want to look a little further South...possible snow flurries in Saturday's forecast in extreme North GA!!
Lows here Saturday in mid 30's. :( Was 80+ two days ago...

[SS Shaun]

Might want to look a little further South...possible snow flurries in Saturday's forecast in extreme North GA!!
Lows here Saturday in mid 30's. :( Was 80+ two days ago...

lol same here 81 two days ago now snow saturday for me

[flash]

We had our first frost of the season this morning ,got to get the chimney cleaned soon to be ready for a good fire .

[carpoor]

I got most everything back together and ironed out on my 72' today. With a little luck, I'll start it and break in the cam Saturday morning. Then it will have to sit again while I do an engine/transmission swap in my DD the following week. I'm hoping I have enough good weather left to fix the paint and get the front clip back on before the end of this year.

[Ms Grumpy]

I got most everything back together and ironed out on my 72' today. With a little luck, I'll start it and break in the cam Saturday morning. Then it will have to sit again while I do an engine/transmission swap in my DD the following week. I'm hoping I have enough good weather left to fix the paint and get the front clip back on before the end of this year.

You are in Florida.. I would hope your weather is better than ours in the great white north.

[shadowgray396]

Car looks good Nancy. Always hard to put them away.

[carpoor]

You are in Florida.. I would hope your weather is better than ours in the great white north.

Don't forget, the second half of hurricane season is coming down here. Our weather is subject to change by the hour as well.

There's no utopia. ;)

[BillsCamino]

Replaced the recently installed Moog "Cargo" springs in the rear of the Sprint with a new pair of Moog 5379 coils from Rock Auto.
I like the new stance...lowered the rear down about 1.5"... even now with the front end.

Hey John...New pic in signature...finally!! Wheels lookin' good.

[flash]

Dang Bill ,that looks killer , What do you have planned for the cargo coils ? Those wheels look so right on there .

[BillsCamino]

What do you have planned for the cargo coils ?

If you want them...they're yours.
I put them back in the Moog box and just sitting on the workbench. Actually will fit any '67 up Chevelle.

Tim and I just painted and installed that steel 2" cowl hood last week.

[SS Shaun]

looked at mine like do i want to drive it and that is about it :(

[flash]

Bill ,I want those coils ,just hang onto them for me .

[shadowgray396]

So Bill, when are we going to see some pictures.

[flash]

Ray ,he has one in his signature of it after the hood and wheel swap .

[shadowgray396]

Ray ,he has one in his signature of it after the hood and wheel swap .

Thanks John, forgot about that. Looks good.

[chevymaher]

My column firewall brace, gasket and column cover for the dash came today. I got a kids B-Day party to go to so I out of the running for the day.

[BillsCamino]

Bill ,I want those coils ,just hang onto them for me .

Will do John.
BTW...never heard back from Nick. :confused:

[flash]

I could not get him either which means its probably sold .

[chevymaher]

I was down working out and my boy was with me. He said Daddy let me play gran Tourismo 4 in the real car.

So I let him sit in it while i did my thing. He was making the racing engine noises.

He never seen a stick shift car. He is asking Daddy why does this car have a extra pedal. I explained it is for a manual trans as opposed to a automatic. Just like the game.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee363/chevymaher/IMAG1711_zps7943a71a.jpg

[flash]

Look at that smile ,he has the disease now too.

[shadowgray396]

Look at that smile ,he has the disease now too.

Lol, ya he's hooked

[carpoor]

Went over to the huge, annual car show/swap meet over at the Daytona Speedway. Was able to get a trunk pan for the 69' from Ausley's, but nothing else. :( I had my father with me and he just couldn't do all the walking required. I wish I could go tomorrow, I am stuck at work all day. :grumpy:

[BillsCamino]

Yeah, I spent most of yesterday walking around that infield.
Also made a purchase from Ausley's...a turn signal switch for the Sprint. Tired of the left signal not turning off...

[chevymaher]

Was doing the front turn signals today. Cleaning and painting the housings. Tested and one had very high resistance from the body to the ground of the bulb. That was a slow blinker and dim light waiting to happen. Dab of solder and we good to go. Glad I am Charlie Anal sometimes. That would have been a WTF once it was together.

Tomorrow buff up the lenses. I had 2 perfect ones out of 6 I had. I love when that happens. Chips cracks and corners missing from rocks over the years.

[Ms Grumpy]

Spent 8 hours in my garage today. Had to seal some gaps in the walls which required me to do a lot of moving things around. This old lady did pretty good moving tool boxes, BMX bike racks, tires and lots of car parts. Actually got almost everything done that I wanted to. Grumpy and my son Jacob plan on using the garage to work on some of the BMX bikes they have and needed for the garage to to be a little more secure so that was done too.

I am feeling a little sore right now, but also relieved that I got it all done. Good thing my car is in storage, but I am sure it will like all the changes when it gets back in the spring.

[chevymaher]

Under hood wiring done. Horns in. I sat for a long time under the hood with a capfull of mixed hot rod black and a paintbrush. Touching up where i sanded the grounds, boltheads, anything i could find that needed touched up.
Now off on the next adventure.

[chevymaher]

I know it kind of kiddy like. Buddy came over to use the weight machine. I just sat in the chevelle while he worked out and shot the bull.

Van engine is a disaster. Cracked head. Hydraulic ed a cylinder. Cracked the piston ring. Sent ring shrapnel through the engine. Oil pump picked it up. Got a piece on a rod journal. Anti-freeze in the engine. It is a Greek Tragedy.

She sounded perfect last time I fired her up before I tore her down. I miss my van already.

I looking at a mercruiser crate engine for it. I should hear back tomorrow.

[chevymaher]

My son ask tonight when we came home. When we going to fix the chevelle some more.

[shadowgray396]

Sounds like he likes to get out there and work with you.

[71Stnbrgn]

The pictures in this post are from about two weeks ago. I did some more work on it yesterday. I only work on it on weekends because the car is at a friends place which is about 20 mins. away. Now the air conditioning plenum is out and two thirds of the firewall has been ground down and sanded as well both inner fenders are out and the wiper motor is out. Next it's on to the drivers side remove the brake booster and get that side of the firewall ready for paint.

Did I mention this is going in to replace the worn out 350.

Complete rebuild, 350 HP 350 Corvette Engine.
4 Bolt Main Block, tanked and honed.
Crank is 10/10, polished.
New Cam Bearings and Freeze plugs.
All new Bearings.
New Flat Top Pistons and Rings.
New 3 Pc Timing set.
New Oil Pan and Timing Cover.
New 350 HP 447-447 Cam and Lifters.
refurbished 882 76 CC Heads, mild porting.
1.94 and 1.5 valves, new positive seals.
New hardened tip push rods.
New rockers.
New Weiand Aluminum Intake.
Vintage Aluminum Bow Tie Valve Covers

[flash]

Welcome 71 Stnbrgn ,nice looking 71 there and the transplant looks good too.

[BillsCamino]

Been trying to work up the ambition to do an engine swap on my Sprint. New motor is ready to drop in and hanging on the stand.

[chevymaher]

Sounds like he likes to get out there and work with you.


Comes down when mommy tells him to go get daddy it time to quit. And get ready for supper.

He is my little quality control inspector. He gets his little flashlight and shines it. UMM HUM UMM HUM looks pretty good. If he sees something wrong he says your gonna have to fix that.

Thanks son I never would have seen that.

He definately old enough he getting interested.

I told him on his birthday. Wow that a nice car I want that one. He said Aw dad but you already got the chevelle.

So his little mind knows it is my toy.

[flash]

I went out to the shop today and cranked the Malibu vert ,the El Camino and the 72 Chevy truck and let them run while I got some firewood up .

[fleming23]

Out with the 1970s safety technology
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_2581.jpg

In with the new finagled 1980s
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_2577.jpg
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_2578.jpg

[flash]

Looks great Eric .

[fleming23]

Looks great Eric .

It was actually kind of sad pulling the old shoulder belts out. Those were probably one of the few things left that were original to the car, although completely useless!

[shadowgray396]

So are you keeping the old stuff? I like the look.

[fleming23]

So are you keeping the old stuff? I like the look.

The factory stuff will go in a box to likely not see the light of day again for many years. Honestly, the 3 point is easier to use and feels better. The shoulder belt locks like a newer car which if nothing else, provides peace of mind that my nose won't kiss the steering wheel.

[RBeckman]

I put 3 points in about 5 years ago as it just did not feel right with just a lap belt and I'm very happy I did.

[Ken Hayes]

Went to my neighbors garage where I've got my car stored twice last week (Sun & Thur) and started it up, let it get up to running temp then shut it all down. Didn't disconnect the battery as nothing is running on it.

Went out yesterday and it was bone dead. (it was also 6° outside and garage is not heated) I have a small charger, so I put it on the on the start car position. It cranked over a few times then quit. I took the battery out and put it down the basement with the charger on trickle charge. Took a real good look at the battery and found a small date sticker on it 03/06..........guess its time to start looking for a new battery.

What do you guys think is a good battery for me to get? Its a stock 350/330 with nothing extra as far as electrical.

[flash]

I just buy the cheapest one now days ,have had better luck with the cheaper lines from O'Reileys .

[flash]

I drove the El Camino to work today ,was supposed to deliver some goodies to a charity at one of the local schools afterwards today but the lady got sick and had to postpone it .It was nice to get her out though .

[RBeckman]

It was nice to get her out though .

I hope you are talking about the Elcamino and not the sick lady.

[flash]

Yes ,I was talking about the Elky ,dont need no sick lady .

[mestorod70]

Removed rusted out and bent trunk lid.
swaped in a amd lid...it wont close on left side.
Left quarter panel is down about an inch.
Started grinding 3/16 inch of filler of left quarter to reveal previous botch repair.
Rear bumper and complete interior removed ...stored in the living room.

[carpoor]

Forgot to post Tuesday...

Put the Lemans back on the frame. (It's not a Chevelle, but it is an A-Body GM)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/72%20Lemans/IMG_20150106_104854055_HDR_zps08109805.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/72%20Lemans/IMG_20150106_104854055_HDR_zps08109805.jpg.html)

And we finally pushed the 72' Chevelle I bought for my father into the shop. (It had been sitting outside under a lean to behind the garage)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/1972%20Chevelle%20project/IMG_20150106_104813960_zpsec5846d9.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/1972%20Chevelle%20project/IMG_20150106_104813960_zpsec5846d9.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/1972%20Chevelle%20project/IMG_20150106_104757686_HDR_zps4cde39ca.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/1972%20Chevelle%20project/IMG_20150106_104757686_HDR_zps4cde39ca.jpg.html)

I've been wanting to work on my 72', but been busy fighting a few issues with my truck. TQ converter stopped locking up, no codes, SES lights, fluid is fine. Hoping to sort it out or at least pin point the problem tomorrow.

[chevymaher]

I keep walking around it. Looking at it trying to not touch it with grease. Now that is has a dash I do sit in it and dream occasionally.

[carpoor]

Got an offer on my 499 distributor today, worked out an even swap for the 488 distributor I needed for my 69' Malibu. :D

Now, lacking an air cleaner. Does anyone have a factory 4bbl air cleaner for a 69'-up Chevelle/Camaro/Nova? I think they used them through the mid 70s.

[carpoor]

Traded my repop SS hood for a factory flat hood and some cash. (For my 69' Malibu) That was the last piece of sheet metal I was lacking.

[flash]

Sounds like a good trade .

[shadowgray396]

I have a Optima gel cell battery in mine. I do not want battery acid ever leaking on my car. Friend had a cheap battery explode and had acid all over everything.

[shadowgray396]

Took the Chevelle out for a cruise today.

[chevymaher]

Took the Chevelle out for a cruise today.

LOL killin me cruisin and got good weather.

I sat in mine with the window half down. Newly installed. And had my wife take a picture of me sittin in it. Close as I can get to cruising at the moment.

[flash]

So where is the picture ? LOL

[chevymaher]

So where is the picture ? LOL

Okay you ask for it. I am ugly and the car is dirty LOL.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee363/chevymaher/IMAG1823_zpsvvrjzknj.jpg

[flash]

I think its a good pic ,its nice to see you behind the wheel.

[chevymaher]

Got the tank straps done hanging drying. I pulled the tank out of storage. Perfect inside. Out side not so much. Factory undercoating still on it. surface rust. I gonna use it sanding it down.

I got to make my laundry list of things to buy and what to keep for local things. I got my budget for the year. Got the taxes filed and know what i got to work with.

Still making progress.

[shadowgray396]

There will always be a list. I still have things to do to mine.

[chevymaher]

There will always be a list. I still have things to do to mine.

Yep I call mine the "Never Ending Project"

[carpoor]

Had all kinds of good intentions... but the weather isn't playing along. It's miserable not having a garage.

[chevymaher]

Hands are sore and I am sure they will bleed by the time I am done with this.
Gas tank is a major undertaking cleaning it up. Take the torch to it. Which seems wrong in and of itself. Scrape the undercoating off best I can.
Then sand and foul a piece of sandpaper getting the residue off. Then sand to bare metal.
I hope there a 50 degree day so I can take it outside and paint it soon. I figure it this way. It is getting undercoated. So painting is a trivial thing. I know it supposed to be metal. But I more concerned with never screwing with it ever again. So rust is my concern. Never do that again.

[carpoor]

Finally the planets were aligned... I had the day off and the weather is great. I uncovered the 72' and started to go over everything. Topped off the radiator, tried to prime the oil pump, wasn't seeing oil up top. Popped a valve cover, found a really loose rocker. Made the executive decision to re-run the valves. Very glad I did. If the car gods are smiling on me Saturday, I should be able to get it running and break in the cam.

[shadowgray396]

Drove mine down to the park today and enjoyed the weather.

[chevymaher]

Got a set of headlight buckets and the rings that hold the headlights in today. Been sanding again. Will it ever be over.

[carpoor]

It lives! Got the cam broken in, then I had a brain fart... barely leaned against the core support, fan nicked my expensive radiator. :(

Didn't get it too bad, but enough to spring a pin hole leak. And, I seem to have a couple of small pinhole leaks in the oil pan. It never ends...