What Did You Do To Your Chevelle Today

[fleming23]

I let them take it for a spin. They said its a blast to drive.

You are braver than I.

[69chevelless]

You are braver than I.

They were all the car guys I let drive it and they only took it around the industrial park a couple times. It sounded sweet!

[SS Shaun]

i finally got the trans in place with the trans mount and the trans brace in place! so happy :)

[Ms Grumpy]

I didn't do anything, but I did say a prayer that the 40+mph winds don't blow any branches from my weeping willow onto the garage. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[fleming23]

Found a 4-door last night that appears in decent shape.

Trying to convince myself out of buying it and putting in an LS motor and a 6 speed and turning it into my daily driver.... Or an auto and making it Lindsay's "project" car.

[BillsCamino]

Cool...a 4dr!! What year?
If you need any help I've owned a few. ;)
Are you sure Lindsay doesn't want a wagon? I know where there's one available. :D

[fleming23]

Cool...a 4dr!! What year?
If you need any help I've owned a few. ;)
Are you sure Lindsay doesn't want a wagon? I know where there's one available. :D

72 more-door with a bad motor. Haven't looked at it yet and the guy is supposed to be sending me some better photos this evening.

I saw the wagon and had a moment where I debated it. Unfortunately she absolutely can't stand wagons and I really don't know why. I keep joking that I am going to bring one home and every time I get the same "why on earth would you want to own such an ugly car" response. Now an El Camino she would have all day long! Not sure what she will think about a 4 door 72.

[flash]

I think 4 doors are cool but I drool over wagons ,Bill you need to sell that one quickly .

[fleming23]

Looks like I am going to have to pass on the 4-door. Lindsay pointed out the obvious issue of not having enough space at this house as it is. If I had the garage space I would have gone to look at it and towed it home.

Good looking car in photos and super cheap if anyone is interested. Haven't gone to see it but contemplated buying it to flip.

Guy was only asking $2k. Not sure what is wrong with the motor.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/Parts%20for%20Sale/3Eb3M23Lf5L85S65M9catf7a8ba5fcd6c149d.jpg?t=135168 5496

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/Parts%20for%20Sale/P1000812.jpg?t=1351685473

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/Parts%20for%20Sale/P1010126.jpg?t=1351685478

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/Parts%20for%20Sale/P1010129.jpg?t=1351685505

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/Parts%20for%20Sale/P1010130.jpg?t=1351685511

[BillsCamino]

Not bad...wish I had the room. Damn, I need to get rid of the wagon...
Wonder how difficult it would be to convert the firewall back to A/C? At least needs a blower fan housing.
Is this local Eric?

[fleming23]

I was asking myself the same thing with the A/C.

Car is in Augusta. Listed on CL along with a motorcycle but guy said he would split them and sell separately.

Edit: Here is the link
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/3372976989.html

[flash]

Wow ,that looks like a deal and I would be DEAD .

[fleming23]

Oh come on John, you need another 72 to add to the collection!

[BillsCamino]

Yeah John...come get my truck and trailer and go for it!! Both are sitting out back by my shop and I think the keys are even in the truck...

[flash]

Bill and Eric ,I just read all this thread to Joan and she is not amused .By the way she likes the 4 door Chevelle but says we have enough toys to play with and I know she is right which is why I gave the 55 away so cheap.
Bill ,go ahead and make the deal with the guy on the Chevelle and I will come get your truck and trailer and go fetch it for you .

[BillsCamino]

Thanks for the "offer" John but no thanks. I really need to get rid of the wagon to make some room...

[Ms Grumpy]

Well, today was the day. I officially put my car into a storage facility. If anyone were to break in, mine would probably be one of the last ones stolen. I had to drive through 6 doorways to get to the room where mine would be stored. Some of these I don't know how I managed to squeeze through them. The last set of doorways had me cut the wheel as tight as I could one way, then cut it back the other way as tight as I could, just to make it through.

It is a weird feeling knowing that my baby will not be in my garage. But then again, she will have a nice warm slumber for the winter. As I was leaving, Brian (manages the facility) said see you around the 1st of May. I turned to him and said, as soon as the weather breaks you will be hearing from me. Then David told him, don't be surprised if she calls you in March. We will see, for now I just have to get used to the fact that my garage is empty. I guess I can park my little car in there for the winter, and still have plenty of room.

[heavy71chevy]

I'm putting a new rear bumper on my 71 Chevelle. Hoping to get the new brackets today. I decided to replace them also. The bolts connecting the bumper to the brackets were rusted so bad. I've only been able to get one apart so far. Hope I can get the others apart, otherwise not sure how I'm going to get the taillight housing out of the brackets. Does anyone know where I can get taillight housings for a 71 Chevelle? Doesn't look like anyone is reproducing them and I've only found a couple of single ones on the internet. Thanks.

[flash]

Post a want to buy add as someone is sure to have some around ,might check out James Hinshaw at Hinshaw Chevelle Parts in Elon ,North Carolina as he has new and used parts and is a wealth of knowlege on these cars.

[Hotrodcort]

I mocked up the desired ride height today

[earthquake68]

Heavy Chevy. If you run out of options, let me know. I could probably make you a set.

Cort, ...That wagon is gonna be wicked cool. I really like it!

[Hotrodcort]

Heavy Chevy. If you run out of options, let me know. I could probably make you a set.

Cort, ...That wagon is gonna be wicked cool. I really like it!

Thanks! Its gonna take a while. I have it on the back burnner due to other priorities, so everything ive been doing to it has been free. Did some trading and got my Vic Jr intake for the 327 that will eventually end up in it! Slowly but surely!!

[heavy71chevy]

Earthquake68, thanks for the offer but mine weren't as bad as I thought. One of them had one of the legs broken off but I was able to clean it up and glue it back together. Luckily I was able to order the plastic retainers that the legs fit into, since a couple of mine were broken.

[earthquake68]

I got the deck lid back on the car and the filler panel adjusted so the gap is nice around the trunk.

[grandsport]

I'm waiting until the election is over before I do anything else.

[carpoor]

I'm waiting until the election is over before I do anything else.

Kind of my take on things too. I really want to build a 69' Chevelle COPO clone. (I already have some of the parts to build such a car) But, if things don't start to take a positive turn soon - that dream of mine will die.

[earthquake68]

Why wait? The election shouldn't matter what kind of car you build. If it does, then our country is in serious trouble! Just be smart about parts you buy. Buy used, swap meet finds, materials for larger projects that are labor intensive, (such as sheet metal or body filler) and just pick away at it. With the wheeling and dealing I've done for my Chevelle, I only have about $5K invested so far. (including purchase price) I think I can finish it the way I want to for another $1,500 if I play my cards right.

[Ms Grumpy]

Why wait? The election shouldn't matter what kind of car you build. If it does, then our country is in serious trouble! Just be smart about parts you buy. Buy used, swap meet finds, materials for larger projects that are labor intensive, (such as sheet metal or body filler) and just pick away at it. With the wheeling and dealing I've done for my Chevelle, I only have about $5K invested so far. (including purchase price) I think I can finish it the way I want to for another $1,500 if I play my cards right.

I wish that I could say that. I bet a lot of others say the same thing. Good for you.

[earthquake68]

Well, it helps I fabricate all my sheet metal parts. A 4'X8' sheet of 18 gauge sheet metal is $40. I made all the patches I needed with half a sheet. A gallon of filler was given to me by a friend. So I have less than $150 in ALL of the body and metal work.

Rockauto.com has screamin' deals on parts, too. Name brand stuff for 1/3 the cost of the Chinese stuff you get at O'Reily's.

[grandsport]

Hey,my line sounds good when you are too lazy to do anything.:p

[carpoor]

I am making less money, and the cost to build what I want is around $15k - $20k - even doing most of the work myself. Have you priced L72 parts and an M22 lately? I just don't see things going in the right direction any time soon. I am getting rid of all my parts and downsizing. I need to be preparing for the worst instead of building more cars.

[earthquake68]

Hey,my line sounds good when you are too lazy to do anything.:p

:D :ntwrthy: Pretty good thinkin'.

[69chevelless]

I am making less money, and the cost to build what I want is around $15k - $20k - even doing most of the work myself. Have you priced L72 parts and an M22 lately? I just don't see things going in the right direction any time soon. I am getting rid of all my parts and downsizing. I need to be preparing for the worst instead of building more cars.

With another 4 years of Obama our country will only be getting worse. Romney 2012!:banana:

[earthquake68]

Carpoor. I sure know what you mean. If I wasn't really crafty sometimes, I'd still be looking at an engineless car. Customers bring me parts vehicles for their projects and then I get to dispose of the carcasses. I sell the parts off I don't need for their vehicle and scrap the rest. It offsets the cost of the customer's project and sometimes I can do quite well with parts sales. Anything I can possibly think of to generate car money out of nothing. Scrapping broken parts from customer's cars is another way. Some yards don't want a core charge, so I just scrap the pieces. After a couple months, I can make a good bit at the recycle yard.

[Ms Grumpy]

My brother got another '72 to work on, in his shop today. He is better prepared for this one after working on mine. I guess mine was a learning experience, especially with me being so picky. lol

[fleming23]

Round 2.... Or is this 3?

Either way. Motor came back today and is going together very fast. Should actually be racing this weekend assuming we hit no snags along the way.

I hate sitting here at work while others are working on my stuff. I want to be there getting my hands dirty!

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/Big%20Block%20Build/IMG_3752.jpg

[fleming23]

Not the best, but a photo of the car with my new Billet Specialties. These will likely come off except for trips to the track.

That huge chunk of iron will drop the front a bit and make it look a little better

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/Big%20Block%20Build/IMG_5714.jpg?t=1352922368

[fleming23]

White boys work fast!

At this rate the car will be finished by the time I get off work!

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/Big%20Block%20Build/IMG_3753.jpg?t=1352923075

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/Big%20Block%20Build/IMG_3114.jpg?t=1352922930

[fleming23]

Definitely will have fire in the hole tomorrow!

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/Big%20Block%20Build/IMG_4406.jpg?t=1352924548

[flash]

Looking good ,glad to see it going back together again.

[shadowgray396]

Looking real nice, glad to hear you almost have it running again.

[BillsCamino]

I see the boys @ Mo's do engine swaps the same way I do...leave the hood on and use a lift plate.
Works awesome!! :cool:

[SS Shaun]

old and busted
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/2012-11-17_17-28-55_356.jpg

new hotness
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/2012-11-17_17-29-38_901.jpg

new brakes new rotors new wheel bearings with new seals new brake lines but i had to stop when i went to do the metal lines all i need to do is order the line that goes from the proportion valve to the new lines in the rear of the car and my brake system will be brand new from front to back :)

[BillsCamino]

Sold the Sedan yesterday...and have a deposit on the wagon.

[flash]

Congrats on the sale/sales ,now get that scooter ready .

[BillsCamino]

Congrats on the sale/sales ,now get that scooter ready .

Joan says she's gonna sell me one of yours. ;) :D

[flash]

Are you interested in a 74 Chevy pick up instead of my scooter ?

[BillsCamino]

I've actually got a decent, rust free '93 Chevy S10 Blazer 4dr for sale right now...took it on partial trade yesterday on the '66 Sedan.
Drove it from Savannah yesterday...loaded, 4.3L V6, pushbutton 4 WHEEL DRIVE, OD auto, leather, LT Tahoe trim package.
It's on C/L as of this morning...and sitting @ Edward's Tire in Woodstock.

[flash]

Got a link to your add ? Just kidding about my truck anyway as it is already sold when my 72 comes home from the bodyshop .I wish I had a bunch of trucks like my 74 as I have several guys that want it.

[BillsCamino]

Sure John...
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/3417530788.html

[grandsport]

Nothing.Waiting until I have time to restore the rear brakes and shocks

[shadowgray396]

So do you have spiral shocks on the rear?

[Ms Grumpy]

Nothing.Waiting until I have time to restore the rear brakes and shocks

Really ? I thought you had restored everything on your car. :)
You are going to have to take pics because I have a feeling that your brakes are probably cleaner than new ones.

[grandsport]

Really ? I thought you had restored everything on your car. :)
You are going to have to take pics because I have a feeling that your brakes are probably cleaner than new ones.

I will take pictures of my latest project.That is after the living room is restored,as per Maureens request.:D

[fleming23]

Ran my car at the track on Saturday.... Felt good to get behind the wheel again!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl5jsEibz-A

[SS Shaun]

nice job man!

[carpoor]

Ran my car at the track on Saturday.... Felt good to get behind the wheel again!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl5jsEibz-A

I am envious! What kind of ET did it lay down?

[fleming23]

nice job man!

I am envious! What kind of ET did it lay down?

Thanks guys!

Made 3 passes, all within 3 1/100s of each other.

Best was an 11.22 @ 120.57 with a 1.632 60'

I still don't feel like this car leaves very hard but I guess a mid to low 1.6 60 time isn't too bad for a 3995 pound car.

Had a pretty strong headwind the entire day as well

[BillsCamino]

Ran my car at the track on Saturday.... Felt good to get behind the wheel again!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl5jsEibz-A

I know that track very well...actually most sunny days the right lane is quicker. ;)
Looks good Eric. I think I read on another post that somone was asking why the mph was the same as last motor configuration.
Probably a pretty good head wind last Sat @ Silver Dollar. Track runs East/West and is was breazy. That will scrub off a couple mph's...

[fleming23]

Well that and the MPH in question was from Paradise and their eyes at the end of the 1/8th seem to be a little off. Everything else picked up a good bit.

I stayed out of the right lane because as soon as I unloaded a tube chassis car spun and flipped about 5 times. Put it this way, the motor and trans left the track on a flat bed while the rest of the car was hauled away on something else. Seems everyone was struggling in the right lane Saturday.

[carpoor]

Are you locking the converter on the 2-3 shift? I picked up 3 MPH from doing that in my old LS1 car. A 1.6 sixty is damn good for a 4000+ lb car. I doubt you have a really loose converter in it either.

I think for the first time out, it is running really well. I went 11.48 @ 121 the first time out with my old 2000 Z28. A dozen passes later and it was running 10.70s and trapping 4.5 more MPH. Give it time, feel it out, and it will go faster in no time. The proverbial "learning curve" of a new combination.

[fleming23]

Are you locking the converter on the 2-3 shift? I picked up 3 MPH from doing that in my old LS1 car. A 1.6 sixty is damn good for a 4000+ lb car. I doubt you have a really loose converter in it either.

I think for the first time out, it is running really well. I went 11.48 @ 121 the first time out with my old 2000 Z28. A dozen passes later and it was running 10.70s and trapping 4.5 more MPH. Give it time, feel it out, and it will go faster in no time. The proverbial "learning curve" of a new combination.

No, and I should have done so but never even pulled the laptop out once to make adjustments. I was making passes on my "street" transmission file which has the lockup unlocked at WOT.

I thought about it last night and wondered if it would have picked up any. I will certainly try it next time out!

The converter is a fairly pricey billet 10" 4000 stall (on the tight side). When driving around town it doesn't feel like much stall at all which is what I requested.

Did you lock yours in 2nd and 3rd or just when going into 3rd?

[carpoor]

I locked mine when it applied the 2-3 shift. Definitely helped it out on the back half of the track. I had a 4L60E built by Rossler with an old Yank SY3500... it flashed closer to 4400-4600 with my engine. (the 3500 rating was figured with a stockish LS1) Was very tight around town, loosened right up as soon as I hung my foot in the throttle.

[SS Shaun]

all my parts i ordered monday should be home when i get home today :) can't wait to have some relaxing time in the garage this weekend!

[shadowgray396]

Hoping for some nice weather this next week, so I can get the chevelle out and take it for a drive.

[SS Shaun]

Replaced all of the front brake lines hard and soft. Tomorrow do the rear and have brand new brake system!

[flash]

I missed your add Bill ,didnt get back in time .

[flash]

I got Joan's convertible cleaned and ready to make the last trip of the year to Nashville next weekend .

[SS Shaun]

90% of my brake system is complete all i need now is that pressure valve and done! :) updating my build thread now :)

[shadowgray396]

Fired the Chevelle up today and let it warm up. Just when I thought I would head to the gas station it died. Ran out of gas in the driveway, at least I was not on the road. Got gas and a stabilizer treatment for it and drove it around some this afternoon with the sun out. A little cold outside, but not bad. Tach was not working so I guess I'm going to have to trace the problem down. Now it's ready for winter.

[carpoor]

Still haven't touched the Chevelle in over two months. :( Almost done with the Monte Carlo, then hoping to get back to work on the Chevelle. My QJet is still with Cliff, he told me a minimum of six months. (the end of December will be six months)

I have way too many projects going on. It would be a great problem to have if I was running a business and making money.

[Ms Grumpy]

I stopped and saw a good friend today. Someone who I haven't seen for a couple of months. We used to work together and when I would drive the Chevelle to work we would go behind a shopping center and do some awesome burnouts in my car. Anyway, I didn't do anything with my car today, other than thought about my car and had some great memories.

Where the hell is spring ?

[flash]

I didnt even get out to the shop today to look at ours .I need to give it a quicky clean up job as we are driving it to Alabama this saturday for another Christmas party.

[shadowgray396]

Mine will stay covered up until spring, and some warmer weather.

[SS Shaun]

got my wheels finally i need to get the correct lugs for it but here it is so far..lol
17x8 with 255/45/17s on it
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/2012-12-08_17-58-43_433.jpg

[69chevelless]

I wanted to drive mine on the weekend since I saw a sweet 57 Chevy in the center of town but never got to it. I don't think my back was up for sitting in a small car anyways, I went for an MRI that day.

[carpoor]

I pulled the rear seat bottom out of mine Saturday. Removed a couple of the seat belts to use in the Monte Carlo. What a learning experience this has been regarding deluxe seat belts.

My car had kind of a cobbled set of seat belts in it. I was able to find a nice set for the front and rear seats. Hoping to find time soon to finish removing the rest and install the "new" belts.

[flash]

I drove our Malibu vert to work today so I can go visit my truck at the bodyshop and see about getting some touch up work done on the vert this winter .

[earthquake68]

I can finally post something today! I got a like new set of tires for the Chevelle. I traded a guy some old outlaw II's for them that I had zero dollars in, so it worked out for me. :D

Now I just have to finish polishing the aluminum slots I have for the car so I can mount them.

[Ms Grumpy]

I was thinking about my car when I was on the e-way this morning. Then I went thru my pics and found this one.

[BillsCamino]

Looks like I'll be heading to Rockford, IL on Saturday to look at a Chevelle...hope the weather holds.
Probably fly into O'Hare.

[flash]

Good luck Bill ,I hope its what youre looking for whatever that may be .

[earthquake68]

What's the plan, Bill? Fly in and drive home? I hope it's just what you're looking for.

[BillsCamino]

What's the plan, Bill? Fly in and drive home? I hope it's just what you're looking for.

Yeah, fly in and drive it home. Actually gonna do this on Friday because of a better weather forecast than on Saturday.

[fleming23]

Yeah, fly in and drive it home. Actually gonna do this on Friday because of a better weather forecast than on Saturday.

Another 66 post?

[BillsCamino]

Another 66 post?

Nope...'72 long roof from Cali...fuel injected/OD. ;)

[69chevelless]

I took what was the last ride in the chevelle till spring and it sure was a good one.

[BillsCamino]

Drove the new purchase 842 miles on Friday...wagon never missed a lick and got almost 19 mpg running 70-80 mph.
I LIKE this one!!
Picture in signature...

[shadowgray396]

Nice looking 72 wagon Bill.

[earthquake68]

Nice ride, Bill! Room for the whole Brady bunch in there! :D

[BillsCamino]

Thanks guys.
This baby's a cruiser...one of my 1st projects I've gotta rig up cruise control.

[earthquake68]

I got going on mounting my new tires on the aluminum slots for the Chevelle. I need to get some more metal polish and some valve stems, but they're coming along. I'll post up some pictures when I get them done.

[Ms Grumpy]

I went into my empty garage. The empty feeling is getting worse. I used to be able to just peek into the garage and make sure that my baby was OK. Am I the only one who has separation anxiety ?

[flash]

I went out to the shop and looked at mine but no time to drive them plus were finally getting some much needed rain.

[shadowgray396]

Mine is still in the garage covered up, but miss not being able to drive it. Flash you can have our rain and snow. It will not stop around here.

[fleming23]

I went into my empty garage. The empty feeling is getting worse. I used to be able to just peek into the garage and make sure that my baby was OK. Am I the only one who has separation anxiety ?

Haven't seen mine for about a month now... Thankfully mine will be coming home hopefully before Christmas, but I certainly can relate!

Debating a T-56 swap at the moment before I do my bucket/console conversion.

[SS Shaun]

t56 all the way...lol i got mine in

[Ms Grumpy]

Haven't seen mine for about a month now... Thankfully mine will be coming home hopefully before Christmas, but I certainly can relate!

Debating a T-56 swap at the moment before I do my bucket/console conversion.

Sounds like you are going to have a Merry Christmas.

[carpoor]

T56 swap? Damn, seems like you just got the 4L80E all worked out recently.

[BillsCamino]

Eric changes trannys & engines like I trade Chevelles. :D

[carpoor]

Eric changes trannys & engines like I trade Chevelles. :D

No kidding! I need a job working with him!

[fleming23]

T56 swap? Damn, seems like you just got the 4L80E all worked out recently.

I don't even know if I would say "worked out" but yeah, it was not too long ago.... All would not be wasted though, the 4L80 would/will go into my ramp truck which needs an OD anyway.

Eric changes trannys & engines like I trade Chevelles. :D

It would probably be cheaper to change cars.... One of these days I'll run out of things to do with this one and be forced to start on something new. Hopefully we'll be in a new house by then and have room for more projects!!

I still haven't touched the LS world just yet :)

No kidding! I need a job working with him!

I do accounting... It isn't all that glamorous!

[carpoor]

I do accounting... It isn't all that glamorous!

Well... it sure seems to pay for your "addiction." Looks like I should have studied accounting in college instead of business management.

[SS Shaun]

eric i will trade you my 454 and my lq9 for your 496 :)

[fleming23]

eric i will trade you my 454 and my lq9 for your 496 :)

I don't think I have hit my head quite enough times for that one :)

[SS Shaun]

before and after
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_0129_zps2d3b23ab.jpg
before
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_0130_zps66e398c0.jpg
after
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_0131_zpsdbb33e71.jpg
on the chevelle
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_0133_zps584fbb04.jpg
the newer ones next to the old ones
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_0135_zpsb9f518a3.jpg

[shadowgray396]

Looking good, I know it takes some work to get them to that point. Been there and done that. A while back I found add on craigslist in our area of a guy who has a mobile polishing business doing semi truck rims. Came out and did my pickup wheels for $80 for all four. I think they look better then when I purchase them new. Turned out to be a great option.

[carpoor]

Today I got home early from work and decided to head over to work on the car. Got all of my deluxe seat belts installed in the car finally. And built a temporary link between the spindles to hold the wheels straight. (I haven't yet reinstalled the steering box and drag link.)

Not much progress, but It was another thing on my list that needed to be done. Going to spend some time with my folks, then head home.

[BillsCamino]

Yesterday afternoon the transport service finally picked up the '66 wagon I sold a few weeks ago...born and raised in NC now heading north to NJ...poor thing.

Bought new wheels and tires for the '72. :) I hate Cragar SS wheels. :(

[flash]

No need to hate them ,I like em just never owned a set yet .

[flash]

Bill ,what wheels are you using next and where are the pics of them on the new wagon ?

[SS Shaun]

finished cleaning up the garage some and finally opened my driveshaft box, just need to order the yoke and u joint but while i was at it i put the new valve covers and air cleaner on just to get it out the living room..lol
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/603291_10151258227028997_239544660_n.jpg
and got the last of the brake parts on
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/542073_10151258227073997_1435609252_n.jpg
:)

[shadowgray396]

Looking sharp :ntwrthy:

[Weazel]

I started working on it
2481
Gonna be a long road


Sent from in a ditch up side down and on fire with the wheels still spinning

[fleming23]

It was 27 Degrees out this morning when the sound of a big block filled the morning air.

Drove mine to work for the first time in a few weeks! So glad I don't live up north!!

[fleming23]

Noticed a small spot of oil in the garage under the car and assumed something was just a little loose and needed tightened - oil spot was not large enough to cause concern really.

Well I crawled under the car yesterday and did some cleaning up/wiping down and checking all the various bolts that might need re-snugging. Nothing was obviously loose and the oil appeared to have no starting place except the bottom of the pan.

So I wiped the pan down and continued cleaning up headers and other various areas that get road grime on them when I noticed a line of oil slowly making its way back down the pan. That is when I noticed the small hairline crack right on the front side edge of the oil pan.....

iPhone doesn't really show it, but up close you can just barely see a spot where the paint is cracked right on the edge (nearest the front cross-member.) Not sure if the previous dent weakened the area or what. Hoping it can be tigged in the car - don't really want to replace the pan since the motor was JUST out of the car!
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/AFAE6B36-9891-49AD-A696-158DFC0934DA-8961-00000497D48D9C52.jpg

[BillsCamino]

Damn Eric...your luck!!! :(
Any idea on how that pan got dented? From the latest R & R?

[fleming23]

Damn Eric...your luck!!! :(
Any idea on how that pan got dented? From the latest R & R?

Tell me about it...

Not sure on the dent really. I thought I remembered it having a few small dents when originally installed that were hammered out a little. The paint is not scuffed, scratched or anything to indicate it was hit when dropping it in the last time. The photo shows a dent and spot where the old paint flaked but the new paint is clean. I know one of the header tubes contacted the asphalt coming down the 75S/285E ramp but the pan looks clean so I wouldn't think that did it.

Who knows, hopefully the guys at Mo's can tig it up for me with little issue. Not too worried about it.

[flash]

If not for bad luck you would have none ,hope its an easy fix.

[Ms Grumpy]

If not for bad luck you would have none ,hope its an easy fix.

I too hope it is an easy fix. I think all of us have felt this way at one time or another.

[jpekarek]

I looked at my new starter today and wished it would install itself.

[Stormer]

Ah,ha, good day to Chevelle, now it has new rear suspension arms and shocks, as spare tire and wheel!
Im happy!

[usmcm1a]

put the small block back in and hooked all back up

[flash]

I went out to the shop and looked at mine but thats all I felt like doing ,maybe later.

[Rharp]

Seems like all I ever do to mine is dust it off. Tane and I finally bought out the other two partners in our company so now I don't have a lot of spare time to tinker with or even drive the Chevelle. I said something to her the other night about possibly selling it but she thinks I will end up regretting that, she's probably right.
I just hate seeing all of that money sitting in the garage and not enjoying it.

[Ms Grumpy]

Saturday was in the high 50's. I was dreaming all day about driving my car. Too bad it was just a pipe dream cause today will be back in the 30's with sleet and ice.

I did start my wish list for this year though.

[shadowgray396]

Haven't uncovered mine for the last two months, Maybe today.

[fleming23]

Got the oil pan welded up yesterday and then spent the remainder of the day cleaning up the Chevelle. Took all 4 wheels off the car, put it on jack stands and really cleaned everything up. Then decided to put the lighter wheels on.

Well today I was on the way to a cruse-in this morning when I blew the ring & pinion out of the rear-end.... The light turned green and I just eased into the throttle at first and then planted the pedal to the floor. The car shifted from 1st to 2nd at about 6200, and then the rear gear said no thanks. Guess it didn't appreciate the added traction of the ET Street Radials too much.

Had to get my ramp truck, but I still made it to the cruise-in!

Guess I am going to swap out the 3.42 for a 3.73 now.
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1983%20GMC%20Ramp%20Truck/E7851F58-9602-4E2E-81E3-FB5A3B271B08-12385-0000066513546CF7.jpg?t=1358095476

[shadowgray396]

Nice combo set up. I need one of those trucks for my car. Beats a trailer.

[fleming23]

Nice combo set up. I need one of those trucks for my car. Beats a trailer.

I love this thing! I have all the stuff I need at the track in the storage boxes (jump box, air tank, inverter, jack & multiple stands, crate full of fluids & sprays, etc.) and while parking is not easy due to the length, it is much easier to back in and out of spots.

[carpoor]

It's a Damn good thing you bought that roll back! What rear axle is under the car? 12 bolt?

[fleming23]

It's a Damn good thing you bought that roll back! What rear axle is under the car? 12 bolt?

Also glad I was only about 5 miles from home!

Has a 12 bolt (Eaton Posi, Moser Axles & Richmond 3.42 gear, 1350 billet yoke)

Summit's site is limited in doing a 3 series gear swap but I ended up ordering another Richmond gear, only this time it will be a 3.73 (now I can calibrate my speedo from a laptop!)

[carpoor]

May I also suggest a girdle/support cover and axle tube braces. It's a heavy car with tons of torque.

I have an Eaton 4 series posi in my Chevelle with Strange 3.73 gears. I believe Strange offers 3.08, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, etc for a 4 series carrier.

[flash]

Eric ,sorry to read of your troubles with the rear end but the car looks killer on that truck .

[fleming23]

May I also suggest a girdle/support cover and axle tube braces. It's a heavy car with tons of torque.

I have an Eaton 4 series posi in my Chevelle with Strange 3.73 gears. I believe Strange offers 3.08, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, etc for a 4 series carrier.

Like one of these?
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/Big%20Block%20Build/84f270a4.jpg?t=1358122674
Been on there the whole time to help keep those main caps in place.

The car has a 3 series carrier - could have gone to a 4.10 gear (and may have been the better choice given the probability of putting in a T56 in the next year) but the 3.73 should be a decent gear for the track & highway with the current combo.

Eric ,sorry to read of your troubles with the rear end but the car looks killer on that truck .

Yeah, it wasn't the end of the world and agreed, the car combo is not bad to drive around and still looks good! I debated getting the ramp truck painted the same color but not sure it would really look that good. Also though about reversing it and doing Forest Green strips on a cowl hood. May just leave it alone.... I do know A/C is getting installed before this summer!!

[flash]

Forest green stripes on a cowl hood would look good ,I have a connection at AMD if you need it ,he can save you some money.

[flash]

I took the top down and took it cruisin today .

[carpoor]

Those covers help, but I feel you are getting flex in the housing and axle tubes.

[SS Shaun]

started putting my drive shaft together, went to put the slip yoke in and boom wrong size had to return it and order a new one, hope to have it in by weds so i can put it together and put it in so i can work on my exhaust :)

[shadowgray396]

Put a couple of extra traps over the car so when I cut some plywood in the garage the dust will stay off it, Hate having it covered up for winter.

http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=3123

[shadowgray396]

To nice of a saturday to leave the car in the garage. Took it out for a drive today to blow a few cob webs off it.
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=3135

Time to finish up a few small items on the car this winter.
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=3136

[69chevelless]

Ray, your car looks beautiful. I still have a few things I need to get done on my car too. I was thinking about entering it into the world or wheels in march.

[shadowgray396]

Ray, your car looks beautiful. I still have a few things I need to get done on my car too. I was thinking about entering it into the world or wheels in march.


Thank you for your kind words. Looks like World of Wheels would be a fun show.

[flash]

Im going to visit the Chevelle and El Camino in my shop tomorrow and decide what my first plan of attack will be . I really need to get a stereo system in Joan's vert and I ordered it today and will try to get it installed by her birthday which is February 7th .

[fleming23]

Broke the spider gears in the rear carrier so all that was replaced - changed gear from 3.42 to a 3.73 since it needed replaced anyway. While it was apart went ahead and put on a rear disc kit (which turned out to be a bit of a PITA - Moser axles are marginally longer than stock and create fitment issues.)

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/30372E80-10EC-4A5F-A21A-4EF3D73A2476-2814-0000016D224757D9.jpg?t=1359756843

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/6ACF45BC-C15A-4D1B-B88C-8C48DD708A7D-2814-0000016D571ADB47.jpg?t=1359756842

Tomorrow the bench seat comes out an my new TMI buckets go in (unfortunately the headrests are MIA but I can live with it for now) along with a console and staple/horseshoe shifter with modified gate!

Really hoping everything goes okay once I tear in tomorrow. Plan on starting early so hopefully all problems can be resolved by sun-down.

[flash]

Sounds like a fun project ,good luck .

[DVSentinel]

I bought a motor for mine. 454, 4-Bolt. Now just need the money to put it together.

[flash]

I had big plans to get the interior out of the vert today but got called into work on 2 different tasks so it didnt happen.

[SS Shaun]

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/2013-02-02_17-09-56_154_zps37be638f.jpg

Valves adjusted, intake on for good carb bolted on fuel line in getting my fan clutch tomorrow install and see if I can start it soon

[69chevelless]

With all the rain we had last week all the salt was off the roads so yesterday I drove the 69 for around 45mins for the first time in months. Boy did it feel good! Not to mention how good it felt to hear and see all the complements and and thumbs ups and stories people were telling me about their old chevelles they used to have. Then after I washed her all up and back under the car cover in the garage she goes.

[flash]

I took the complete interior out of Joan's convertible ,got the stereo out ,and then started reorganizing my shop .Then I got called into work again .

[fleming23]

I took the complete interior out of Joan's convertible ,got the stereo out ,and then started reorganizing my shop .Then I got called into work again .

Me too.... wasn't very much fun either (although, I didn't get called in)

Thankfully it is mostly back together now though.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/12FD2F7A-EB99-41D3-8896-30A448E40E9A-2814-00000269795D9DE2.jpg

[flash]

While mine is out Im putting in a new stereo ,checking the convertible top system ,repairing the driver door latch and trying to figure out how to take the clock out and put tach in its place .

[BillsCamino]

Eric...I'll stop in tomorrow @ Mo's to pick up that bench.

[fleming23]

While mine is out Im putting in a new stereo ,checking the convertible top system ,repairing the driver door latch and trying to figure out how to take the clock out and put tach in its place .

Clock should be very easy and the tach can be swapped in by only pulling the dash pad. Requires a flexible wrist to get to the two nuts holding the tach/blank plate in place but I was able to do one a few years ago without removing the dash carrier. Just an FYI.

Sounds like you have a nice list of things to work on.

Eric...I'll stop in tomorrow @ Mo's to pick up that bench.

No problem, they know about it. The seat & armrest pads are sitting (hopefully) out of the way.

Maybe it is just the feeling of something different but the bench was certainly more comfortable than the new buckets. Hope it works well for your wagon!

[Ms Grumpy]

While mine is out Im putting in a new stereo ,checking the convertible top system ,repairing the driver door latch and trying to figure out how to take the clock out and put tach in its place .

Wow, doing some work. Planning on racing the Malibu ? Is that the reason for the tach ? Oh...Joan is gonna race it.

[Ms Grumpy]

Eric that is looking good.

[shadowgray396]

What are you going to use for sound deadner?

[fleming23]

What are you going to use for sound deadner?

Mine has the factory tar paper stuff along with ACC Mass Back (ethylene vinyl acetate 40mil thick.) It probably does not work quite as well as the heavy dynamat type products but it added $101.84 to the carpet bill and my interior guy absolutely hates working with it because the carpet is so think and takes so much longer to work into shape. I don't notice any heat or excess noise so I guess it does its job.

[carpoor]

8 months later, and my carburetor has returned...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/72LS5ss_zps37ab0786.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/72LS5tt_zps7d40bf0f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/72LS5uu_zps92a3dbea.jpg

I am quite happy with the results. :D

[shadowgray396]

Looks great. who did it for you?

[carpoor]

Cliff R. ;)

[flash]

That looks too nice to run the crapy gas we have now in so send it to me and I will take good care of it for you.

[carpoor]

No worries John, it will be fed a steady diet of 93 octane swill mixed with some av gas from the local air port.

[grandsport]

I sold it! :)

[shadowgray396]

I sold it! :)

Sorry to hear that. We still like you on here. You may not like me but the last thing I would sell my Chevelle for is a Corvette. I have not driven one yet that I enjoyed driving. To many nicer cars out there for the money. But enjoy your new ride you deserve it. You will need to post pictures of your new ride when you get it. Don't be a stranger around here.

Ray

[flash]

Congrats on the sale and post up some pics when you get your new toy.

[69chevelless]

Sorry to hear that. We still like you on here. You may not like me but the last thing I would sell my Chevelle for is a Corvette. I have not driven one yet that I enjoyed driving. To many nicer cars out there for the money. But enjoy your new ride you deserve it. You will need to post pictures of your new ride when you get it. Don't be a stranger around here.

Ray

I agree, I'm not a fan of the new plastic so called muscle cars either, especially a corvette.

[shadowgray396]

Took him, her or it out for a great drive today. Plan to join up with some friends tomorrow and go out to lunch with our cars. Felt good to get on it today and hear the motor roar.

[BillsCamino]

Still waiting on the new interior to arrive for mine.....:(

[erndad]

i sanded and re primered the drivers door in prep for paint...

[shadowgray396]

Had the Chevelle out for 2 more runs today. Taking short runs to see how everything sounds and drives. Took it over and had the electrical check to make sure everything is working correctly. Time to get it to an alignment shop now that everything is torqued down. Hard to believe I only have 55 miles on it since last July when I finished most of the major stuff. Still have some electrical to sort out so all my guages will work correctly.

[Ms Grumpy]

Ray, it's really not hard to think that you only have 55 miles on it since last July. When the car is finished, you take it out and put a couple miles on it, then take it back to the garage and tweek a few things. Then do that over and over again. And then there are times that the weather doesn't cooperate. I am just glad that you are able to get it out not. I am waiting on the weather so that I can get mine out of storage.

[shadowgray396]

It only had 30 miles on it up til today. Trips have been getting longer and I have been driving it faster and harder each trip. It gets up and flat out moves when you get on it. Once the alignment is done it's time for a few hundred mile drive. It's a blast to drive so it will not be sitting this summer.

[Ms Grumpy]

So by the end of summer your number will have a few zeros behind it. :) I hope to be right there with at least a few thousand miles on mine this summer. It sat for so long with the transmission problems last year. Finally got it fixed with just enough time to put her away for the winter.

[fleming23]

I decided to see if my 15" SS wheels would fit over the rear disc calipers today....

Nope, of course they don't. :( I knew it might be close and was hoping through some grinding I might be able to manipulate them to work, but it isn't even close. The wheel won't even go onto the studs.

Guess it was a good thing I like the Billet Specialties on the car but I was really hoping it would work so I could switch back and forth. Especially on longer trips, like the Power Tour this summer.

[carpoor]

Just reread your post, sounds like very few 15" wheels will clear those calipers. That is a bummer.

[mino65]

took the rear apart for new gears,yesterday i installed the new trans.

[Ms Grumpy]

I am dying here. Yesterday was in the 50's and my son asked when we were going to get the Chevelle out of storage. I just want the weather to get a little more consistant. Yeah, I know I am talking about Michigan, one minute it is snowing and the next minute it is 75 degrees. But really, I need to do a major cleaning on the garage before I bring my car home.

[carpoor]

I feel your pain, I really want to get back to work on my car. But I have this Monte Carlo situation to deal with... among other things. Add in that I promised my father I would dedicate 95% of my time to his truck. I have no idea when I'll get to it. :(

[fleming23]

I worked at the speed shop today, helping strap & unstrap cars for a dyno day.

As the very last car, I pulled the Chevelle onto the rollers....

Car made its highest #s to-date, 554.18hp, 560.80tq!! :banana:
All that still through a 4L80, solid mounted flex-a-lite fan, mechanical fuel & water pumps, A/C & Power steering!
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/3-30-13DynoPull.jpg?t=1364587859

[flash]

WOW ,Congrats on the numbers .What you got planned next ?

[shadowgray396]

Nice results, like it

[fleming23]

WOW ,Congrats on the numbers .What you got planned next ?

Next..... Well, tomorrow morning I am taking the ramp truck to go look at a 71 Stingray so next might be a new project ;)

[shadowgray396]

Worked on the Chevelle today. Retorque the frontend and put in all the cotter pins in all the castle end. Adjusted the head lights tonight and check why my temp gauge is not working correctly. Looks like it starts at 250 and goes past the end. Wonder if it got put back together incorrectly. Not going to pull the gauges until this fall now.

Also looked at a set of 15x8 rallys wheels with the short caps for the Chevelle today as a extra set.

[shadowgray396]

Next..... Well, tomorrow morning I am taking the ramp truck to go look at a 71 Stingray so next might be a new project ;)

Keep us posted if you buy it.

[fleming23]

.... and check why my temp gauge is not working correctly. Looks like it starts at 250 and goes past the end. Wonder if it got put back together incorrectly. Not going to pull the gauges until this fall now.


You sure it is not grounding out?

[shadowgray396]

Pulled the wire off and it should go to cold, it doesn't stays around 250, touched it to ground and it spins way past the end to the bottom middle of the gauge. So it seems to work not in the correct area it should. It makes me mad since all my gauges were worked on before I put them in.

[fleming23]

Brought home project #2 today. Well, didn't bring it home but brought it to the speedshop and dropped it off.

I'll post some photos in a different thread so as not to pollute the "chevelle" thread. At least it is still a chevy!

[grandsport]

Nothing wrong with a Corvette.Spent the day cleaning up the baby's room.Going to be a long wait until September.Buying a 13 6 speed to play with until then.

[shadowgray396]

Managed to clock up another 25 miles on the Chevelle today and got it up to 60 on the open highway. Drives straight and so far all seams to be working mechanically the way it should.
Just electrical things seem to be most of my issues.

[flash]

Now that the weather has turned for the better I need to get Joan's vert back together ,maybe today after work I can do a little.

[Stormer]

Me and my little Gabriel (8 years old) had a very nice suday night with Chevelle.
Movie (Jack the Giant Slayer), hot dogs, french fries and, after, a long time just cruising by the city with Chevelle...niiiice!:D

[flash]

Sounds like a fun time .

[earthquake68]

Today I replaced some interior doors on the house and managed to cover the Chevelle in saw dust from trimming the doors down. :(

I'll get back on her soon and get everything buttoned up for cruising season.

[flash]

Would like to take ours for a ride today after work but probably not going to happen as I have a Dr's appointment at 6:20 to see if I have something in my eye . Maybe tomorrow I can go for another ride.

[BillsCamino]

Started installing the new interior into the '72 wagon. The carpet arrived this afternoon!! :)
Drove the '70 for lunch...

[fleming23]

I don't even want to open the garage until all this pollen nonsense is done!

[Ms Grumpy]

I did open my garage, but nothing is in there except the bench seat from the Astro. Really am missing my car.

flash, I hope everything is OK with your eye.

[flash]

Doctor told me it looked fine and quit using eye drops ,I think he lost his mind.

[Hotrodcort]

Not today, but I recently acquired a brand new in the box comp cam's xe262h with almost new lifters for $80!! Going into a 305 topped with an Edelbrock performer rpm intake and cleaned up 601 heads. Should run nicely! (I hope!)

[carpoor]

I took a ride down to see my local PPG distributor. Was able to find the correct SS wheel paint, it is a lacquer and has a little metallic + some suede additive. I also got a small order from Ground Up today... rear bumper, door handles, head light bezels. The new rear bumper on my car is weeping rust, the car has never been driven and mostly stored inside. The door handles, pitting and peeling even though they were purchased new as well. The head light bezels were off of a parts car, my originals were toast and someone had went all captain krylon on them. Although the bezels from the parts car were better, they are starting to peel and pit as well. I'll be saving the parts I just bought for when I strip the car down for a repaint and to refit the gaps better.

To the average person, I'm sure my car looks mostly "done." But I can pick it apart quick, lots of little things that bug me to no end.

[earthquake68]

Carpoor, we're all that way. I like to find original chrome or have the original stuff replated. Replacement parts are usually cheaply made then charge a premium to buy them. The math doesn't add up in my book.

[Ms Grumpy]

Carpoor, we're all that way. I like to find original chrome or have the original stuff replated. Replacement parts are usually cheaply made then charge a premium to buy them. The math doesn't add up in my book.

Amen to that !!

[Hotrodcort]

I looked a my wagon today and daydreamed about smoke'n mustangs and imports! Hahaha! Get'n closer to becoming a reality!

[Ms Grumpy]

I still have to get my car out of storage. Every time I want to make plans to pick it up, the weather man says rain, or snow, or sleet. I can't win for loosing. I am hoping that this week is going to cooperate with me. That, and I need to move the bench seat out of the back of the Astro out of the way in the garage.

I am getting so excited to wash my car. Never thought I would say that.

[fleming23]

Make for an interesting ride home from a show yesterday.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_0242.jpg

[BillsCamino]

Crap...your luck!! :( Unbelievable.
Looks like it got into the inner sidewall on that M/T.

[fleming23]

Crap...your luck!! :( Unbelievable.
Looks like it got into the inner sidewall on that M/T.

Seems about fitting... When the bolt sheered, broke or was ganked by the shock mount thieves, it allowed the LCA relocation bracket to shift and put the tire right on the exhaust pipe so yes, I will probably need a new tire. Thankfully, I think that might be the extent of the damage. The shock did some bouncing around and marred up the body a little but it appears to be okay.

[shadowgray396]

Glad you made it home with the car. Bummer about the rest. Was that a Grade 8 bolt that borke?

[fleming23]

Glad you made it home with the car. Bummer about the rest. Was that a Grade 8 bolt that borke?

My plan was to go to the hardware store and buy new grade 8 fasteners today but got busy and did not have a chance. I will take a look at the driver-side when I replace both sets but I am 90% sure grade 8 was used the first time.

[flash]

Grade 8's aint what they used to be ,Ive broken several on Joans Sport Trac on the side steps .Eric ,I cant believe your luck but I guess it could have been worse.

[flash]

I looked at the Chevelle and El Camino today but only had time to work on the new old truck.

[ProStreet67]

Just had a set of original 1967 tags restored by this guy > http://www.restoreatag.com/

I run them mounted on the car all the time now, with the actual registered tags in the car windows when driving it on the street. Get to the shows, put them away.

The tags came out unbeleiveable ! 1000 times better than new. Pics dont do them justice. This fit, finish, shine and quality is as good as the paint on my car. After talking with this guy, come to find out, he does all the work for Jay Leno, Has done work for Seinfeld, and just inked a deal with Kounts Customs to do a few TV shows with them. He gets and does tags from all over the world.

The owner Shawn, just taped a show with Leno and will be on a tribute show to him in the comming weeks, featuring Leno's cars and the guys that restore them for him.

All I can say, is if your looking for restored tags or anything that he restores listed on his website, this is the guy ! Hes not the cheapest, but when you want quality, this is the guy !

[BillsCamino]

Re-installed a fresh rebuilt driveshaft...new joints and balanced...back into the wagon.
Noticed yesterday while it was up on a lift getting the oil/filter changed that the rear u-joint had some slop in it.
Pulled it out yesterday afternoon and dropped it of at a local driveshaft service shop.

[Ms Grumpy]

Dreamed about getting my car out of that damn storage. I better hurry, I only have til May 1st. I just need the weather to cooperate. I will say, it has been nice having an empty garage and space to move around in there. But it will be nice to go out and hop in my car and go for a ride.

[BillsCamino]

My plan was to go to the hardware store and buy new grade 8 fasteners today but got busy and did not have a chance. I will take a look at the driver-side when I replace both sets but I am 90% sure grade 8 was used the first time.

Eric...skip the generic Grade 8 bolts!!
You need a set of these...come with Monroe replacement shocks. VERY sturdy and even allow additional wheel clearance (no additional nut on shock eye end).
Locktite and a lock washer and you'll never have any more problems. Promise.
I've got a couple sets if needed...

[BillsCamino]

Installed new rear shocks, rebuilt lower boxed control arms, and a 1" rear sway bar on the '70 today.
Now on to the front end suspension tomorrow...

[fleming23]

Eric...skip the generic Grade 8 bolts!!
You need a set of these...come with Monroe replacement shocks. VERY sturdy and even allow additional wheel clearance (no additional nut on shock eye end).
Locktite and a lock washer and you'll never have any more problems. Promise.
I've got a couple sets if needed...

Well.... I would use something like that but everything that I can find has a 5/8" shank and the AFCO eyelet/lower mount had a 1/2" ID. I went by tractor supply today and did pick up some grade 8 hardware but I really don't like the way it all goes together....

I spent 30 or so minutes on the phone with Speedway motors trying to find anything in their catalog that would fit the AFCO eyelet diameter. Ended up getting the grade 8 suggestion from them as well.

[BillsCamino]

Find someone (Greg W.) with a lathe and turn the shanks down. ;)
I could do it easily if I was still employed.
Better yet...let me go out & measure these.

EDIT...yeah, 5/8" shank with 1/2" threaded end. You're welcome to these if 'ya want them. Mo's have a lathe?

[DVSentinel]

Instead of Grade 8, have you looked for Chromoly? ARP, Fastenal, I don't know who all might have them. (haven't even come close to that area on my chevelle yet.) Anytime I need bolts for cars, I always look for the Chromolly replacements, unless it is something I need right away.

[carpoor]

Finally decided to push everything else aside and work on my car for the first time in months. Got underneath and started doing all of my touch ups. (Had a few minor scrapes from the engine install last year)

I am currently taking a break from looking for my steering box bolts. They seem to have grown legs and walked off. :confused:

[carpoor]

BOO YAH! Found them! Steering box is in, and so is the center link, etc.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/72LS5001-1_zpsac6353bc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/72LS5001-1_zpsac6353bc.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/72LS5002-1_zpsf733fc6d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/72LS5002-1_zpsf733fc6d.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/72LS5003-1_zpsad1d415e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/72LS5003-1_zpsad1d415e.jpg.html)

It feels great to have gotten something done on this car. Next up on deck, detail front shocks, install front shocks, install front sway bar and hardware.

[DVSentinel]

Looookinggggg gooooddddd.

[shadowgray396]

Nice detail work, looking very good.

[shadowgray396]

Uncovered the car to take to a car show on Saturday. Time to put some fresh gas in it and take it for spin to the alignment shop.

[carpoor]

Nice detail work, looking very good.

Thanks Ray, everything is painted vs. boe-shield. I know it isn't 100% correct. But, I intend to drive this car often, and in all weather conditions. I refuse to not drive it because it might rain. :rolleyes:

[Ms Grumpy]

Thanks Ray, everything is painted vs. boe-shield. I know it isn't 100% correct. But, I intend to drive this car often, and in all weather conditions. I refuse to not drive it because it might rain. :rolleyes:

I love people who drive their cars. If the car is all original or rare I can understand not driving it everywhere. But why put all the time, sweat and money into something that you can't drive. Sorry, just my opinion.

[carpoor]

Kind of my reasoning behind having "tribute" cars. Not afraid to drive them or beat on them. To most, they're not real. But, I beg to differ.

[flash]

I didnt even make it out to the shop today ,had to go get the 1 ton Chevy truck from the tire shop after work.

[BillsCamino]

Installed Eric's PB booster and master cylinder into the '70...original master rear seal was leaking.
Looks good.
Plus...Had to completely disassemble the dash on my '97 F150 to remove the instrument cluster...failed emissions due to the "Check Engine" bulb was burned out. :( Replaced the little bulb and reassembled.
Passed emissions.

[shadowgray396]

Could not get my car to start today. I have no spark. Didn't realize when I hook the battery back up today that the iginiton was turn on for a couple of hours. Friend and auto mechanic figured I fried the pertronix system. Replaced the pertronix system and still no spark. Going to go get a new coil and see what happens. Was planning to take it to a car show tomorrow. Other wise the car will be sitting in the garage tomorrow if this doesn't work until I can figure out the problem.

[shadowgray396]

Coil was the problem, car fired right up after I replaced it tonight. Looks like the car show is back on for tomorrow. Should be around 75 there.

[Ms Grumpy]

Ray, I hope you have a great day at the car show. I am counting down the days til mine is back in the garage.

[shadowgray396]

Ray, I hope you have a great day at the car show. I am counting down the days til mine is back in the garage.

Took the longest drive yet today with the Chevelle to go to a car show across town. First adventure out with that much traffic on the road. Show was great, I have never been or really knew what to expect. They had a parade and all the classic cars also got to be in it along with everyone else. I did win award also at the show. Best part of the show was I got to spend the day with my 30 year old son and sit back and just talk with him all day.

[flash]

I went out to my shop to make sure it wasnt flooded from all the rain but did nothing to the Chevelle.

[carpoor]

Repaired two of the four shock retainer nuts. Painted all four, plus the four bolts. These are things I should have done months ago. Front shocks and front sway bar are installed as of 20 minutes ago. (I couldn't stay in for the night without installing everything. I wouldn't have slept tonight. Had to let the paint dry, took forever due to high humidity.) Going to keep plugging along, next up: install OP sending unit fitting, hood lanyard retainers, and barrel nut on the starter heat shield. Also need to tighten up the end links and lower control arm bolts while I am under the front of the car.

[Ms Grumpy]

Took the longest drive yet today with the Chevelle to go to a car show across town. First adventure out with that much traffic on the road. Show was great, I have never been or really knew what to expect. They had a parade and all the classic cars also got to be in it along with everyone else. I did win award also at the show. Best part of the show was I got to spend the day with my 30 year old son and sit back and just talk with him all day.

So what award did you win Ray ?

:worthless:

[shadowgray396]

So what award did you win Ray ?

:worthless:

Ok, OK

Car at the show
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=3356

Won one of the sponsor's award for car with best story. The one on the right
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=3357

You never know what might be at a show. Had a fun time.
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=3358
Made in Oregon with myrtle wood
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=3359
Hearst anyone
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=3360

[shadowgray396]

Con't
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=3361
One cool truck
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=3362
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=3364
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=3366
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=3365
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=3363

[earthquake68]

Nice pictures, Ray! Thanks for sharing.

I just got my roof stripped down to bare metal. Four checked and dead paint jobs were making me really worried about what I was going to find under there. After an 80 grit massage, it turns out the metal is actually pretty good. :D

[fleming23]

Wasn't today, but over the weekend I decided to get the Chevelle out.

Debated racing but decided I didn't want to deal with all the BS that goes into getting the car ready for the track. Plus I just wanted to drive it so I drove the car to work Friday and then went down to Atlanta Motor Speedway for opening night.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null-3-4.jpg?t=1367351031

The place was pretty packed for opening night of Friday Night Drags
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null-5-2.jpg?t=1367351089

Brought home a souvenir
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null-4-3.jpg?t=1367351042

It was something fun to do on a Friday night I suppose.

[BillsCamino]

Congrats Eric. Waving
Man, haven't been to AMS on Friday night in years...

[earthquake68]

Eric, that's great! Congrats!

[fleming23]

Congrats Eric. Waving
Man, haven't been to AMS on Friday night in years...

You are not really missing much... The track prep is pretty poor for racing (although they did introduce an actual christmas tree at the starting line as well as pouring new asphalt this year) and the show brings out a good number of "kids" in jacked up trucks with their stock, blown out speakers cranked to 11. I like loud music, I like big trucks, and I like to have a good time but in the pit area it gets pretty obnoxious, and I am relatively young with a high tolerance.

There were a number of nice cars out for opening night though. If it was much closer I would probably go just to see some racing every Friday night.

[shadowgray396]

Congrats Eric, Looks like fun.

[shadowgray396]

Will be loading the Chevelle onto a trailer and heading south to a car show this weekend. Still need to get the frontend aligned before I make any long trips with it. Weather going to be in the 80's. Warmer then normal for this time of year, but I will take it.

[BillsCamino]

Got the mufflers replaced on my '70 wagon and the pipe joints all welded up nicely yesterday...installed stock Maramont replacement mufflers ordered from Summit...very quiet!! :cool:
Had some cheapie turbo mufflers on it that were obnoxious and had to go!! Grand kids like to ride in the rear facing 3rd seat. Waving

[Ms Grumpy]

Congrats Eric. Sounds like they need to raise the prices for entrance, gets rid of some of the riff raff. They did that here for a race at a local track, brings out some beautiful cars/serious racers.

Ray, have a great time and safe travels.

Did nothing with my car other than check and make sure it was still in the garage. Put a smile on my face to know it is home. :)

[melonhead]

today after work, I got the driver side inner fender installed and some paint put on the crossmember and frame rails.

tomorrow is fire wall cleaning and some paint for that, after work of course