What Did You Do To Your Chevelle Today

[SS Shaun]

Looks good I need a trailer to get my chevelle electrical all checked out

[SS Shaun]

O yeah and I fixed my brake lights with a new switch now my brake lights are off until I step on the pedal :)

[SS Shaun]

i did a lot today!
installed the steering wheel
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130705_230624_873_zpsee4e23a8.jpg

found the junction block in a bag of wiring harnesses i had so installed that and put all the wires in its place

Put in my dimmer switch and put in new headlights and it worked like a charm!
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130901_201338_677_zps514ce4d8.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130901_201408_687_zps395e033d.jpg

and then repaired my passenger side turn signal wiring
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130901_201434_834_zps54544723.jpg

and did a lot of crossing off my list
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130901_201944_zps20140586.jpg

and what i actually have left on my list
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130901_203935_zpsf5708994.jpg

so happy its getting there!!

[flash]

Good progress ,congrats .

[SS Shaun]

thanks a lot! i am feeling good :)

[shadowgray396]

I did the same thing on my chevelle with a list on a white board. Congrats on your progress.

[fleming23]

Took mine to Caffeine & Octane, the huge local cruise-in, yesterday. Other than waking up earlier than a normal work day it was a good morning to get the car out!

Car got a little attention which was fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5GUDiCDYJU&feature=share

[ProStreet67]

I took her and her sister chevy ( 20 years younger ) to 2 car shows...

[flash]

Congrats Eric ,looked like fun .

[flash]

I did get my El Camino out today since Im having to take it to work tomorrow and then to the muffler shop.

[shadowgray396]

Congrats, great looking show.

[FlintTony]

Nice car Eric!

[mestorod70]

I got rid of the rubber hose and bent up some hard line
Im not great at bending...but think it looks ok
Hi pres line into the botom rad fiting
outa rad and into cooler...then back to the trans

[SS Shaun]

looks good!!

[flash]

I put the El Camino away again today since I got my old stepside back from the muffler shop .I hope to go riding top down in the very maybe sunday.

[Ms Grumpy]

I put the El Camino away again today since I got my old stepside back from the muffler shop .I hope to go riding top down in the very maybe sunday.

You have to be very happy.

[carpoor]

Well, here is my last update for a while. I managed to get a few things done Saturday, and today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/001_zps90d73b4c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/001_zps90d73b4c.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/002_zpse6206960.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/002_zpse6206960.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/003_zps82e413a6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/003_zps82e413a6.jpg.html)

Still needs: alternator rebuild/restoration, belts, battery, the rest of the exhaust system, front end alignment. And of course me... to finish assembling it.

[shadowgray396]

Looking good.

[shadowgray396]

Took the Chevelle out for a cruise last night. Been a few weeks since I have had it out.

[SS Shaun]

I wired my turn signals in the front and now they blink so happy :)

[shadowgray396]

Happy is good.

[Quadracer392]

I got my new C5 spindles and brakes put on this evening along with the control arms I cleaned up and replaced all the bushings and cut one coil off the springs.

Here's what I started with
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=3700

Here is what it looked like when I was done
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=3702
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=3704

[fleming23]

Looks much better Justin!

I changed my hood hinges this weekend. As most are aware, the factory hinges leave....much to be desired. They work but even new, just don't provide the stability when closing that I would like.

Last week I ordered a set of gray billet hinges form Ring Brothers and if I ignore the cost, I am very happy! I didn't want polished or annodized black so these gray (really more silver than gray) hinges were exactly what I wanted!

These hinges do not flex so when closing the hood closes squarely every time. When opening, I can pull the hood release and the popping action alone is nearly enough to raise the hood all by itself. I can use a single finger and guide the hood the rest of the way up.

Before
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zps8441e9be.jpg

Hinges side-by-side
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zps62d2b008.jpg

Replaced with new billet hinges
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zpsfdf9759d.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zpsbe0c88b2.jpg

If anyone needs a set of aftermarket hinges in pretty good condition, PM me.

[mestorod70]

Those hinges look great fleming.
Where and how much...if i may ask.

[fleming23]

Those hinges look great fleming.
Where and how much...if i may ask.

There are a number of vendors that make these. Mine came from Ring Brothers as seen here - http://ringbrothers.com/1970-1972-chevelle-el-camino-billet-hood-hinge-kit-solid-frame-547.html

Price depends on the vendor and options selected, starting at sacrificing your first born child and goes up to a lifetime of indentured servitude so take your pick.

[Ms Grumpy]

There are a number of vendors that make these. Mine came from Ring Brothers as seen here - http://ringbrothers.com/1970-1972-chevelle-el-camino-billet-hood-hinge-kit-solid-frame-547.html

Price depends on the vendor and options selected, starting at sacrificings your first born child and goes up to a lifetime of indentured servitude so take your pick.

I love those hinges also. But, my first born child is 29, not sure if they would take her. lol

[SS Shaun]

took off the old leather from the rear seats and getting it ready to be blasted since the lower frame has a lot of rust on it :)

[flash]

I had planned to take our vert out cruisin today but had a severe sinus headache so I just let it sit.

[shadowgray396]

Mine just been sitting in the garage, worked all weekend. John hope you feel better.

[BillsCamino]

I had planned to take our vert out cruisin today but had a severe sinus headache so I just let it sit.

Did y'all make it to the Marshall Tucker concert last Sat night? Great event, perfect weather but crowded!!

[flash]

No Bill ,we decided to stay home ,just didnt feel like fighting the crowd .Did Chuck make it down ,he was thinking about coming ?

[BillsCamino]

Did Chuck make it down ,he was thinking about coming ?

Nope.
Shame y'all missed it...beautiful evening!! Yes crowded but still manageable. We parked down by the old post office.
Also took the wagon to the Bojangles cruise Friday night...really enjoying those cooler nights!! Finally.

[Ms Grumpy]

I had a big get together for the audio geeks this weekend and pulled my car out of the garage. These guys want to get at the electrical outlets to run their equiptment and I didn't want them walking around the car multiple times.

So I warm the car up and take it around the block. When I get back in front of my driveway I decided to have some fun and did a pretty good burn out. I took off down the street where one of my neighbors flagged me down. When I stopped he was clapping his hands and said "I didn't know she had it in her". Almost everytime that I saw Arnie, my neighbor, I was just heading out and never really got on it.

A little while later, one of my friends at the party told me that she was in the kitchen earlier when she heard some asshole doing a burnout outside. I told her that was me ! I was the asshole......

[carpoor]

You should have told her that it takes one to know one. ;)

[SS Shaun]

put on my fenders and and tried my best to get them aligned the best i could. now tomorrow put the hood on and get on the interior :)

[Eric]

Hey Ms Grumpy, we need to get that thing to the track and do some proper burnouts and get a better ET than we did at Chevellebration. What do you think?

[mestorod70]

Did someone say burnout.????
Tires had too much tread...lol


http://youtu.be/PWIeNWHZdr4

[SS Shaun]

Someone needs a go pro..lol

[SS Shaun]

Looks much better Justin!

I changed my hood hinges this weekend. As most are aware, the factory hinges leave....much to be desired. They work but even new, just don't provide the stability when closing that I would like.

Last week I ordered a set of gray billet hinges form Ring Brothers and if I ignore the cost, I am very happy! I didn't want polished or annodized black so these gray (really more silver than gray) hinges were exactly what I wanted!

These hinges do not flex so when closing the hood closes squarely every time. When opening, I can pull the hood release and the popping action alone is nearly enough to raise the hood all by itself. I can use a single finger and guide the hood the rest of the way up.

Before
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zps8441e9be.jpg

Hinges side-by-side
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zps62d2b008.jpg

Replaced with new billet hinges
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zpsfdf9759d.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zpsbe0c88b2.jpg

If anyone needs a set of aftermarket hinges in pretty good condition, PM me.
Just looked at the link wow! But if they do what you want we'll worth it!

[flash]

I was sitting at work today during my lunch break and decided I needed to go home and get the vert out .I made it back to work with 1 minute to spare ,then when Joan got home from work we went for dinner in it .

[carpoor]

I really miss having my father's green 72' around as a "spare", to drive while mine is under construction.

[shadowgray396]

Disconnected the battery and covered the car for the winter. Doesn't look like it will get driven must with all the rain now.

[flash]

We took the vert out cruisin today ,great day for it .

[SS Shaun]

so i was ready to put the hood on and i was happy to get it on with the help of my wife and a floor jack... a floor jack you say well here you go! :)
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130922_175429_794_zps32ceb89a.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130922_175911_710_zpsd7c414ec.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130922_181343_006_zps6d5d52ed.jpg

and here is the hood on with the springs on it
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130922_182112_zps9ca35773.jpg
and the hood closed. I need to align it up some still
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130922_192112_zpsc64839d3.jpg

[SS Shaun]

and i replaced the bushings for the rad support
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130922_163242_409_zpsc7419c12.jpg
so i had a lot of fun today

[fleming23]

Well mine is getting fuel injection :banana:

Ordered a Fast EZ-EFI 2.0 kit, Rick's Stainless Fuel Tank & Walbro 400lph in-tank pump.

I will recoup some of my money by selling the old parts but it looks like I wasn't too far away from buying an entire new motor just for the cost of this swap, granted the Rick's tank was a large chunk.

Good/Bad thing is the EZ-EFI 2.0 supports nitrous.....and now I have a fuel pump that will support it......yeeehaw!

[flash]

So what parts are you selling ?

[shadowgray396]

so i was ready to put the hood on and i was happy to get it on with the help of my wife and a floor jack... a floor jack you say well here you go! :)
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130922_175429_794_zps32ceb89a.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130922_175911_710_zpsd7c414ec.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130922_181343_006_zps6d5d52ed.jpg

and here is the hood on with the springs on it
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130922_182112_zps9ca35773.jpg
and the hood closed. I need to align it up some still
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20130922_192112_zpsc64839d3.jpg

Looking good, you are moving right along.

[fleming23]

So what parts are you selling ?

Everything just sold on TC a minute ago.

Still have an MSD Billet HEI Distributor and my new/old fuel tank that I haven't listed but that is about all that is left.

[fleming23]

I seem to be going in the wrong direction.....

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zps62d76f04.jpg

[shadowgray396]

I seem to be going in the wrong direction.....



That happened alot when I was working on my car.

[carpoor]

That happened alot when I was working on my car.

One step forward, two steps back.

[shadowgray396]

One step forward, two steps back.

X2, totally agree.

[SS Shaun]

tried to align my hood but it seems like it just got worse so i left it alone. Attempted to put in the rear seat frames and to discover that i think i have the wrong frames!! post coming up...lol

[flash]

When I get home from work today I am going to wash the vert and get it packed for our trip to Charlotte for the Carolina Chevelle Show .

[BillsCamino]

Gave mine a bath this morning...loading up the wagon tonight and heading to NC in the morning...meeting up with two other Chevelle Owners along the way. Bowtie smiley
Kinda glad I've got a wagon...all this stuff wouldn't fit in a trunk. My wife does the car pics for this show.

[caljon88]

Bought it!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4

[Ms Grumpy]

Bought it!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4

Congratulations !!!!

[Ms Grumpy]

flash, I wish we lived in the South so we could head to all the shows that we hear about down there.

[flash]

We just got back home in the vert ,great show .It was good to see a lot of friends we had not got to see in a few years .

[SS Shaun]

insured and registered my chevelle. going to take it out next week pray for me :)

[BillsCamino]

Drove the wagon round trip this weekend to/from the Carolina Chevelle club show held @ Hendricks Motorsports facility...618 miles round trip.
Car ran perfect...an amazing 18.3 MPG on the caravan trip up on Friday.

[RBeckman]

insured and registered my chevelle. going to take it out next week pray for me :)

Good luck Shaun, the warranty on the steering wheel runs out as soon as the Car sees daylight. Ha

[Hank70SS]

Good luck Shaun, the warranty on the steering wheel runs out as soon as the Car sees daylight. Ha

Well that's at least a little longer than the warranty on clocks!

Good luck Shaun.

[SS Shaun]

LOL you guys are to much! ...lol cleared out the trunk of the chevelle vacuumed the trunk and vacuumed the inside of the cabin tomorrow i will put the carpet in :)

[Quadracer392]

Today I pulled all the front sheetmetal off to replace the panels and pull the rest of the body off so I can sand and paint the frame.
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=3714
Well I pulled the drivers side fender off and found something that made my stomach turn into knots. Not only is the frame bent but whoever tried to fix it did a really crappy job and didn't even put everything back....
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=3712
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=190&pictureid=3713

[carpoor]

That cowl is rough, time to grab a new panel. The thing that concerns me about the frame is weather or not it was straightened properly. Other than that, it looks unsightly.

[Quadracer392]

Well I'm gonna call the frame shop tomorrow and see when he can get it in. Other times I've used him, he's wanted the front sheetmetal on to give him some reference points. If it's not fixable I've found a few of frames within about 150 miles on craiglist anywhere from 600-1k

[SS Shaun]

wired all my gauges, tested them. tuned the carb a little more made sure the fans came on at the right temp. turns on at 190 turns off at 180 so happy!! :) tomorrow put in the carpet and adjust some things on the suspension. I dont see anything stopping me from driving the car this weekend :)

[SS Shaun]

Did the suspension work needed put in the trans tunnel now ready for vacuum carpet and seats then drive :)

[shadowgray396]

You ae getting close

[BillsCamino]

Eric...how did your car run yesterday?
Seemed I never was in a location to be able to read the ET board when you made a pass...looked to be hooking pretty good.

[flash]

We drove the vert up to the mountains today to get some fresh apples and just enjoy the weather .

[SS Shaun]

Looked at mine for a few mins and that was it work continues tomorrow on it ..lol

[SS Shaun]

Gave in and fixed my choke..lol

[fleming23]

Eric...how did your car run yesterday?
Seemed I never was in a location to be able to read the ET board when you made a pass...looked to be hooking pretty good.

It might have looked that way but it was pretty bad....my bald ET Street radials held in there but I needed to be able to side step the clutch and couldn't.

I need two things a line lock and a two-step. I already have a 6AL-2 for the 2-step that will get put in with the EFI. The car would not sit in the beams without rolling backwards so I could never launch at a consistent RPM. I had to just ride the clutch and then kamikaze the launch. I can't heal-toe this car, the pedals are all 3 at different levels that makes it nearly impossible. First pass managed a horrible 2.13 60' and a 7.87 1/8th @ 101. Made 2 more passes and got the 60 in the 1.93 range dropping the 1/8th down to the 7.78 range at 99 mph (a Paradise 99-100...) Considering the car previously cut a 1.63-1.70 60' that should drop 3 tenths or so off the ET which brings the times back down to just a little slower than it ran before with the auto which I expected. I think my best 1/8th time was low 7-teens (7.13-7.14) maybe 7.0x, but I can't remember.

More importantly, nothing broke and my belts stayed on! Didn't miss a shift and other than a couple bad burnouts trying to dump the clutch and grab the brakes, I had a good time for the first time out with a manual in the car. Good turn out at the track and decent weather!

[BillsCamino]

I'm sure you'll be doing a line lock soon...surprised you haven't done so already. I found mine invaluable. More so on that redneck uphill track :D
Needed @ Silver Dollar too if windy. Always seem to be a headwind there.

[carpoor]

Eric, I think you'll want to invest in a set of stiff sidewall slicks with the six speed. A friend of mine was struggling in 275X with his T56 equipped car made the change this year. (Now he's in a different class.) His car is once again consistent, and close to the performance of when it was automatic.

[fleming23]

I'm sure you'll be doing a line lock soon...surprised you haven't done so already. I found mine invaluable. More so on that redneck uphill track :D
Needed @ Silver Dollar too if windy. Always seem to be a headwind there.

Yeah, it was always one of those things on the "to-do" list but never got around to it. One thing that has kept me from jumping on it is the lack of a place to mount the button. I will not cut anything up in the car so that creates problems. I am thinking of a solution by making a small bracket that mounts in the console with a toggle switch and a couple push buttons. One to activate the two step, one for the line lock and maybe another button or two to purge the..... well, lets leave it at a line lock and two step for now. I am thinking of taking something like a rear console mount and modifying it so that it mounts to the bottom console bolts. All the wires can be hidden under the carpet and only a small hole will need to be drilled in the bottom of the console to feed the wires through.

Eric, I think you'll want to invest in a set of stiff sidewall slicks with the six speed. A friend of mine was struggling in 275X with his T56 equipped car made the change this year. (Now he's in a different class.) His car is once again consistent, and close to the performance of when it was automatic.

Oh, absolutely! The ET radials have been on the car for the past year and are nearly slick. Only the outside grooves remain but the center grooves are all gone. I think the AFCO shocks will help adjust some of the hit out as needed but I have to get to a point where I can launch consistently first. Surprisingly the car did not spin too bad given my harsh driving technique although my 60' shows that it was not doing nearly what it should.


I don't think I was leaving harder than 2-3k RPM - but was difficult to say as I was riding the clutch to light the bulbs and then revving and dumping when the tree went green.

I think with the right launch (assuming the tires grab) I might see a bit more daylight under those tires!

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/CP3_2908web-ZF-2801-20085-1-001.jpg

[shadowgray396]

Great picture

[SS Shaun]

not sure if you guys saw this but
Well finally took her out today. it was a bit scary driving it because i didn't know what to expect out of it. but i had fun driving it. made it to the show in one piece
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20131005_161816_272_zps4ecf2484.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20131005_161841_202_zps1a133401.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20131005_193112_zpsdbb7a7c1.jpg
started on the dime every time. But on the way home it stalled out on me at the gas station. and i was like what happened. Checking everything and it wouldnt turn back on. it was acting like it wasnt getting any gas. Took the air cleaner off and found my choke was on full close. Opened it back up and it started right up no problems. got to my block and it did it again. opened it back up and it started right up. I guess i have to figure out a way to keep my choke open since i am not going to drive it during the cold months of winter. But over all had a great time with the chevelle today cant wait to get it aligned correctly and drive it some more :)

[fleming23]

Good to see you finally have the 69 out and about! I know it has been quite a project to get it to this point!

[SS Shaun]

Yes it has and a lot more to go :)

[SS Shaun]

removed the second pink stripe on the passenger side of the car

[Toocool]

On my 70 SS I jacked the engine up to remove the drivers side header. One tube was rubbing the brake distribution block and making a squeaking sound at idle. This car has a 427 with a very lumpy cam that caused the engine to jump around making the squeak unbearable. It seems to have started after I had the engine out for some work, I put new motor mounts on the engine before putting it back in, they must be a little different than the old ones.
Anyway, a torch and a ball pein hammer and no more squeak.
Ron

[carpoor]

I have grown to hate headers.

[SS Shaun]

lol what happened with your headers?

[carpoor]

I took them off, tired of fitment issues. Noise, heat, etc. It's not worth the hassle to me. Not to mention you can make plenty of power on stock manifolds with the right combination.

[BillsCamino]

Heading out right now with the wagon for a local Friday night cruise in and some dinner...beautiful Fall weather too. :cool:

[fleming23]

Some new parts came in today for mine! Pretty excited!!

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zpse45d05ad.jpg

[Ms Grumpy]

Looks like you are going to have some fun this weekend Eric.

[fleming23]

My Rick's Stainless tank won't ship until Monday so I still have to wait before I get started. Can't wait to get EFI on the car!!

[flash]

wow ,Eric ,that is nice . I have not even been out to my shop today to check on the toys .

[grandsport]

Got irritated thinking about Chevelles LOL

[flash]

Gary ,Im sorry you got sick of Chevelle's but I completely understand why but we hope you will still hang out with us as you are still one of us .

[BillsCamino]

My Rick's Stainless tank won't ship until Monday so I still have to wait before I get started. Can't wait to get EFI on the car!!

You one crazy car guy!! :ntwrthy:

Did 'ya ever sell that radiator?? I'm interested...again.:o

[fleming23]

You one crazy car guy!! :ntwrthy:

Did 'ya ever sell that radiator?? I'm interested...again.:o

I just do my crazy projects with one car as opposed to buying a new car for each project :D

Never did sell the radiator although I did steal the fan controller off it today. Works much better than the relays I had.

[BillsCamino]

Got irritated thinking about Chevelles LOL

Irritable bowel syndrome...
http://fiberone.com/images/products/large/cereal-fiber-one-honey-clusters.png

[Roy '65]

Drove the Silver Lady (our '65) to Ft. Worth this past weekend to the Goodguys show at Texas Motor Speedway, hoped to take a lap on the track but it rained, no it poured at the time it was to drive on the track. The good part was it drove the 200 plus miles each way like a dream and we had a great time. Now it's time to say good by to her for a while as she will be in the paint shop for about 6-8 months.

[SS Shaun]

adjusted the rockers some and adjusted the floats on the carb. next is to dial in the timing to a sweet spot for the 454 and see how she does

[SS Shaun]

took it off the everyday insurance and now its on my hagerty only 88 bucks a year for it!! :)

[shadowgray396]

took it off the everyday insurance and now its on my hagerty only 88 bucks a year for it!! :)

That's cheap. My Hagerty insurance is alot more then that on my car.

[shadowgray396]

Looks like a Sunday drive is in order with the nice weather.

[SS Shaun]

That's cheap. My Hagerty insurance is alot more then that on my car.

that is because i have my mazda and my chevelle under hagerty. I pay a total now of 347 a year for both cars

[RBeckman]

My Haggerty insurance is only $450.00 a year for both cars and this for 28K on the Chevelle and 32K on the Camaro of replacement value, I could not beat this price anywhere.

[fleming23]

I have been with Hagerty for the past few years but was able to beat their annual premium back in August so I changed both my 71 Stingray and 70 Velle while raising my coverages and stated values.

Still wouldn't get my money out but if the car is lost I could probably build a new one for what I'll get, assuming I only do everything once!

[shadowgray396]

Mine is $400 a year just on the Chevelle, thats for 45K on it.

[SS Shaun]

well i have my mazda at 11k and my chevelle as is right now at 15k that might be why

[carpoor]

I think it is a number of factors, including where you live. I had the Monte insured for $12K and it cost me more than $88 a year. The Chevelle is going to cost me around what Ray is paying.

[fleming23]

Well, I woke up with the intention of going to Peach State Chevelle's Chevy show today but rain cancelled my plans so I decided to spend some time in the garage! Was a nice cool morning to work on the car!

Today's project
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_0866.jpg

Removed my factory SB w/AC springs and QA1 D/A shocks to replace with Viking Double Adjustable coilovers. The one and only reason I did this swap was because with the standard coil springs it was nearly impossible to reach the shock knobs as they are down in the lower control arm bucket and reaching through the coils requires fingers of a 5 year old.... The coilovers will likely further hurt my cars 1/4 mile abilities but at this point I think I am just going to enjoy a fun street car. I'll still make some track trips but with lower expectations about hitting the 10 second ET this car was so close to getting.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_0870.jpg

For my own amusement I set the coilovers as low as possible to see how it looked.
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_0872.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_0876.jpg

It was definitely "in the weeds!" I don't think I could have backed out of the garage without dragging the header so I brought it back up a bit.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_0874.jpg

Sitting around 25.5" to the fender trim.
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/IMG_0877.jpg

[RBeckman]

Wow, the headers are close to dragging, but it looks cool that low.

[shadowgray396]

Looks good lowered. Always fun to tryout new looks.

[shadowgray396]

Weather was just to nice today to leave the car covered up. Went for a cruise and met up with some other friends.

[caljon88]

Put a new alternator on today. The wires are a mess in the entire car. Whoever had it in the past was splice happy! I think the winter may bring a wiring project. I never had a voltage regulator before so I had to trace wires and figure out what was what. I thought I did something wrong but it turns out I have an ignition switch issue, something must be loose. End result was a nice rumble of the vehicle firing up with 14 from the new alternator.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk

[SS Shaun]

adjusted the rockers correctly this time. did some tuning to the motor got the timing down, now i need to get a vacuum gauge and adjust the floats :)

[Stormer]

Wow, had a GREAT weekend Chevelle here!
After a LOT of hard work and a lot of $$$$$$$, I think I have a solid riding car.
First medium trip, from Ribeirão Preto to SJ do Rio Preto, 220km (+/- 150 miles), 440 km total, to see my parents, with young son Gabriel (9 years old).
The 68 performed like a champ, riding strong and smooth!
Cool as hell! :banana::banana::banana:

[fleming23]

Not what I was wanting to see when I came home from work today....

The Moroso pan has been slightly leaking since this motor has been in the car and I was stupid to not just replace it when the motor was out last year but thought it could be fixed. Anyway, I guess the car knew I ordered a new oil pan Friday and decided it was time to make a big mess! Definitely taking this one to the shop and putting it on a lift as it is a PITA to change. Hopefully we can pull the motor up just enough to get it out without pulling the entire thing!

Should be putting the FAST 2.0 on the car at the same time!

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zps7a9e2373.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zpsfe98dd9a.jpg

[shadowgray396]

Wow thar a big leak, Is it a crack in the oil pan?

[fleming23]

Wow thar a big leak, Is it a crack in the oil pan?

I can only assume as much. I didn't crawl underneath enough to really see. I know there was a hairline crack right on the front bottom edge. Last time I had the car in the shop that edge was ground down and welded. I can't see anything obvious other than a bit of oil on the bottom of the pan. Certainly nothing that would indicate the kind of leak found on the garage floor!

If not the leaded edge of the bottom of the pan my other thought is that the pan rubbed or is rubbing on the crossmember. When the motor comes up to replace the pan I am going to go ahead and put on a solid driver-side motor mount. Not sure that the motor is torquing over but I'd rather get that out of the way as it has been sitting on a shelf for a while now waiting for a reason to go on.

[fleming23]

Found the leak. It was where it has always been. I pulled the drain plug and am going to let the oil drip out over night. Tomorrow I will sand it down and coat it with some good ole' JB Weld. Hopefully that will hold it over for the next week or two until the pan can be replaced!


This was about a minute after wiping clean.
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zps3fd6c1b9.jpg

[shadowgray396]

Glad you found it.

[RBeckman]

Found the leak. It was where it has always been. I pulled the drain plug and am going to let the oil drip out over night. Tomorrow I will sand it down and coat it with some good ole' JB Weld. Hopefully that will hold it over for the next week or two until the pan can be replaced!


This was about a minute after wiping clean.
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zps3fd6c1b9.jpg

It that damage from the header hitting the ground?

[fleming23]

Yes. #1, they hang lower than I would like but are equal length primaries and #2, my front shock settings had the compression way too loose with the SB springs. If I would go through an intersection with a large dip at any high rate of speed the compression would sometimes smack the header on the pavement.

[shadowgray396]

That's an easy fix, just slow down when you through a large dip, Lol

[fleming23]

Sanded down the pan and plastered some JB Weld on the bottom last night. Will let it set up until tomorrow before filling and crossing my fingers! Felt very "bubba-like" and wrong using JB weld on my car....but it is only temporary.

In other news, I did get a rather nice package yesterday so may be that counteracts the negative voodoo from my oil pan fix.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zps5f1aeb46.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zpsa94a3e18.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zpsd91c200d.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zpscaa568c8.jpg

[SS Shaun]

new tank for efi?

i didnt work on my chevelle but i worked on the camaro. Installed a new e fan because my uncle wants to be like me..lol

[fleming23]

new tank for efi?




Yes sir! Wanted something that would not starve the pump.

[SS Shaun]

how much? where did you get it? and does it use the stock filler?

[fleming23]

how much? where did you get it? and does it use the stock filler?

Rick's Stainless
http://www.rickstanks.com/index.php


Prices start at a staggering $800 for carb'd applications and go up to about $1600+ depending on if you opt for the VaporWorx. Mine is not a VaporWorx but does have an upgraded internal fuel pump to a Walbro 400 liter per hour pump.

Mine was approximately $1300 shipped. It uses the stock filler location but includes an aftermarket, screw-on cap (haven't actually checked but this was discussed when ordering the tank) so hopefully no more fuel leaking out the back when full and accelerating. I could have easily saved many hundreds and went with a Spectra EFI tank but it seems that they still don't have the baffling worked out to prevent the pump from starvation when driving aggressively (even with the supposed update.) Had I been on a budget, I would mostly like tried the Spectra EFI tank.

[shadowgray396]

Cleaned up the car for a friday night cruise in.
http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=158&pictureid=3727

[shadowgray396]

Sanded down the pan and plastered some JB Weld on the bottom last night. Will let it set up until tomorrow before filling and crossing my fingers! Felt very "bubba-like" and wrong using JB weld on my car....but it is only temporary.

In other news, I did get a rather nice package yesterday so may be that counteracts the negative voodoo from my oil pan fix.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zps5f1aeb46.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zpsa94a3e18.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zpsd91c200d.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zpscaa568c8.jpg

Very nice looking set up.

[SS Shaun]

wow that is costly!! but do it for the sake of EFI i understand :) good luck with it!

[MADMANNSS454]

Still dont have it yet but drove by and checked it out AGIN!!!:banana:

[Ms Grumpy]

I am hoping to drive my car this weekend, for the last time of the season. I have made arrangements to drop my car off at storage late next week.

[shadowgray396]

Took the car over to a small cruise in at a local burger place this evening. First time I have drove it home in the dark. Everything worked well on it.

[SS Shaun]

for the first time ever i had both my toys out at the same show :)
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/IMG_20131026_173004_417_zps5668b1ce.jpg

[Ms Grumpy]

I really wanted to take my car to a wedding shower I had to go to today for my niece. But my mom called and asked if I would drive her. My mom has never ridden in my car, and I didn't feel that a 20 mile trip would be something that she would enjoy. So bummer for me. :(

[shadowgray396]

for the first time ever i had both my toys out at the same show :)
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/IMG_20131026_173004_417_zps5668b1ce.jpg

So have you removed all the stripes off your car? I see you still have the ralley wheels still on.

[SS Shaun]

So have you removed all the stripes off your car? I see you still have the ralley wheels still on.
no i only removed the pink one so far if you look close you can still see the orange and purple stripe. I am going to leave the rally wheels on over the winter but i am saving for some new mags :)

[carpoor]

Shipped off my alternator today for rebuild/restoration. They say four week turn around, it will be there Tuesday. So, when I get it back - should be healed up enough to install it.

Right now, all I have left to buy is a battery and some lube for the Muncie. Will have to shell out some cash for a front end alignment and the exhaust system once it is running.

[SS Shaun]

got my back seats in needs to do some work but its ok for now
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/chevellerearseats_zps23c4a935.jpg

[SS Shaun]

had her out for a little while tonight.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle_zps81d94fc3.jpg

had fun to bad it was only like 10 miles..lol

[shadowgray396]

Wish I could get mine out, but the rains are here.

[Ms Grumpy]

This morning I went to the storage facility where I will be storing my Chevelle. It is still sitting in my garage cause everytime I made arrangements to take it, something happened. Anyway, when I walk into the office there were a few guys filling our paperwork to store their vehicle. I start filling out mine when I hear Brian, the manager say, "We don't have any room for Black Chevelles". I turn around an he has the biggest smile on his face. Now I only had my car at this place last year, and for him to remember me, and the car was pretty cool. But like a man there said, it is not too many women who own a car like me. I told him that he would be surprised how many women own classics. I am hoping to get it into storage by the end of the week. The temps are dropping quickly and she needs her rest.

[flash]

I just went in my shop and looked at our toys today ,did nothing .

[Ken Hayes]

Friday I put the "ride" to bed for the winter. Got tired of hearin the other half complain about havin to scrape the windows off of the Edge. Get the car back out in March.........boy I hope its a fast winter.

Today Sunday, I clay-bared the Edge and put a coat of wax on it.........then I heard on the weather channel........rain tomorrow..........figures!!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well it only rained just a little......................but friggin snowed a bunch, so much that its stayin on the grass and its causing alot of accidents around town.

[ProStreet67]

Went to a few shows last weekend. Won a few trophies actually. Last out door show of the season. Last show is an indoor show, East Coast Indoor Nationals- putting the chevelle in the show. Should be a good last show of the season.

[SS Shaun]

i didnt touch my car all week i need to install new lighting. it was so annoying to use a lamp in my garage so now i have this
https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1426708_10151813852443997_1814312473_n.jpg

[shadowgray396]

Looks well lighted. I have 9-2 bulbs fluorescent lights in my garage to light it up. Nothing like working in a garage that is will lit up.

[SS Shaun]

yeah my buddy drove by and he called me he said to me "dude i can see your garage from the moon what did you do?" he stopped over when he was on his way back and he was said "wow you can really see in here now...lol"

[shadowgray396]

I put mine on 3 switches so I can light up just 3 lights at a time if I don't need all of them on. This is how mine is lit. You will really enjoy the extra lights. Seems like the older you get the more light we need. Lol

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy58/shadowgray/Final%20Build%2070%20chevelle/Picture010.jpg (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/shadowgray/media/Final%20Build%2070%20chevelle/Picture010.jpg.html)

[SS Shaun]

yeah i wanted to put it on a different switch but i just didnt have the space to do it on my switch that is there already. I am going to run another switch just not yet..lol
but yours looks good i like the setup

[Ms Grumpy]

I want your garage Ray, car included. :)

Tomorrow is the day. I shall be taking the lady to put into storage. I will miss knowing that she is sitting inside the garage. But I know that she will be safe and warm all winter.

[hkalin]

Finally got rear end painted. This is what my Email Address is associated with.

[shadowgray396]

Very nice job, looking good.

[SS Shaun]

had fun with the chevelle might be the last time i drive it this year :(

[mestorod70]

Added a blue bottle to the trunk (the battery was lonely)
Got the solenoids plumbed up front...also got a purge kit.
Custom bracket on the steering wheel and arm/purge bracket under the dash.

[carpoor]

"Atmosphere in a bottle" :D

[Ken Hayes]

I think its more like "Attitude in a bottle"

[Ms Grumpy]

Slumber party started on Friday.


http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=3730

[shadowgray396]

Slumber party started on Friday.


http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=3730

Looks like a nice storage area to keep it. It's even got heat.

[flash]

I need to give ours a good cleaning in preparation for a few Christmas party trips .

[Ken Hayes]

Boy you really know how to rub it in John.......BTW I will be sending you some snow later on........I do have your home address now :-)

[flash]

I dont even want to see snow on a postcard , I hate the stuff . We had enough in the blizzard of 92 or 93 to last me a lifetime .We aint prepared for that stuff down here.

[BillsCamino]

If it wasn't for T-giving family plans in Louisiana next week...I'd be driving the wagon down to Daytona for the Turkey Rod run.
First Run I've missed in a while... :(

[Ms Grumpy]

Ray, I do like it. The floors are cleaned after each season. If you suspect that your car leaks anything, they ask that you bring a large piece of cardboard to put under your car. The bonus is that if someone wanted to steal my car, I am at the furthest point in the warehouse.

[shadowgray396]

Working on some detailing on the car today. Trying to decide since the front fender tie bar and the hood latch was chrome when I got it, if I shoud go with a chrome radiator top cover. What do you all think.

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy58/shadowgray/Body%20Shop/DSCN8566_zps60bc8dc2.jpg (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/shadowgray/media/Body%20Shop/DSCN8566_zps60bc8dc2.jpg.html)

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy58/shadowgray/Body%20Shop/DSCN8568_zps05e76395.jpg (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/shadowgray/media/Body%20Shop/DSCN8568_zps05e76395.jpg.html)

[fleming23]

My personal preference is no chrome on the top plate. I had one and swapped it out for a black plate and my car has more "flash" than most original styled cars. I think the black top plate definitely fits your car better!

On another note

The new oil pan and stainless tank went in today! (sticker is only temporary.) I hope this is the last time the motor is off the mounts for a LONG, LONG time!
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zpsb2164a13.jpg?t=1384906554

This is just after putting the two straps on - ignore all the grubby finger prints and dirty undercarriage!
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/null_zps2b9707a9.jpg?t=1384906557

[flash]

Eric ,it looks good .

[BillsCamino]

Eric...are you going to be at Mo's tomorrow working on the Chevelle??
I still need to pick up that radiator...:o
Can't seem to get over there at night and will be out of town the next two weekends.

[fleming23]

Eric...are you going to be at Mo's tomorrow working on the Chevelle??
I still need to pick up that radiator...:o
Can't seem to get over there at night and will be out of town the next two weekends.

Not tomorrow morning, although I'll probably be there sometime in the evening. Thursday morning I plan to be there from 8:30-10:30. I can drop it by Thursday morning if you would like and leave it if I don't see you.

[Ken Hayes]

Ray, you could always do this...........

[shadowgray396]

Ray, you could always do this...........



Very nice looking set up. Like the cover.What is it made out of?
Was that custom made?

[chevysquid]

Today I replaced the windshield wiper motor. The old one moved at turtle speed.

[fleming23]

Very nice looking set up. Like the cover.What is it made out of?
Was that custom made?

This is where I got mine.
http://eastcoastrestorations.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=5477

[BillsCamino]

Not tomorrow morning, although I'll probably be there sometime in the evening. Thursday morning I plan to be there from 8:30-10:30. I can drop it by Thursday morning if you would like and leave it if I don't see you.

Yeah, that will work. Bring it to Mo's and I'll try to meet ya Thurs AM.

[Ken Hayes]

Its made out of aluminum. You can get em anodized in black, aluminum or polished and can have anything CNC engraved on it that you want at www.undercoverinnovations.com I ordered mine on a Wed and had it at my house on Tuesday. They are in California.

[SS Shaun]

fixed the mounting brackets on the driver side tomorrow i hope to get passenger side done then work on the rear mounts :)

[shadowgray396]

Took the Chevelle for a drive today after I added stabil in the gas tank today. Now I going to pull the dash back out and have the gauges looked to see why my tach and temp gauge are not working correctly. Going to wait until after Christmas before I begin.

[SS Shaun]

So lastnight i got in the garage and i said i am going to mount the back seat in correctly. so i made these
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20131124_171824_890_zpsde0ec541.jpg
made 4 just in case i messed one up
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20131124_174406_480_zps002ae80e.jpg

bent them so i can have the hooks out and then weld and rivet them in place
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20131124_175112_632_zpsa1b83595.jpg

and now the seat has the hooks and the bolts in place.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20131124_184415_781_zpse319b6d9.jpg

tonight i will put in the bottom anchor and put the seat in its place until i get my seat belts :) then tomorrow i will put the carpet in and work on getting some more parts :)

[mestorod70]

today i got my driveshaft safety loop in and finished up some fuel plumbing.
The line is 3/8 stainless tube that i bent from a coil.
it goes from the pump to 6an in the engine bay.
a few pics.

[flash]

That looks good.

[SS Shaun]

rear anchors are in
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20131127_190708_794_zps1c101b5e.jpg
back seat works right on it
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20131127_185759_190_zps9d409430.jpg
my daughter is happy
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20131127_191135_zpsaccda6b0.jpg :)

[carpoor]

Ordered a few more parts, finally pulled the trigger on mufflers...

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/pye-mvr30

The rest of the order was fluids, Brad Penn break in oil, gl-4 gear lube for the Muncie.

[SS Shaun]

have you heard my exhaust? i have that muffler on mine

[carpoor]

have you heard my exhaust? i have that muffler on mine

No I haven't. Do you have the 18" case? Or the 14" case?

[SS Shaun]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pye-sga30r/overview/

Here is my exhaust when I get to a pc ill post the video of what it sounds like

[SS Shaun]

here is the video of my exhaust
http://youtu.be/PpEcaqvUcoU?t=46s

[carpoor]

Was hard to hear on my phone, but sounds like it opens up nice when you rev it. What case length mufflers are on your car?

[SS Shaun]

yeah i am not sure what the length of the mufflers are. I just know they are nice and loud when you get at about 5k rpms :)

[carpoor]

I bought the 18" case, hoping my car is quiet at cruise and idle. The factory mufflers are approximately 19" case IIRC. Trying to keep it tame without choking it.

[Ms Grumpy]

Description: Sometimes, you just gotta have the best of everything. When it comes to flow, you can't get much better than Pypes Race Pro mufflers. These mufflers feature a 'straight-through' exhaust flow path. Their throaty sound is surprisingly tame, considering the absence of any impedance when you look down their barrel. At idle and low-rpm cruising, you will not draw much attention, but upon acceleration, bystanders look out! The Race Pros' aggressive sound is the result of applying a layer of stainless mesh around a unique internal perforated tube, accompanied by a healthy stuffing of basalt insulation before the unit is sealed. Pypes Race Pro mufflers are highly recommended for the track, where every 1/10th counts. Of course, there are plenty of these mufflers hidden under some fine street machines, too. Think of these mufflers as large inhalers for your car.

Just curious, for the price, just under $70 a piece. Do they still have the "drone" sound ? I am looking for something that sounds pretty tame for the round town driving, but when I step on it I want to know the power is there. But then again when I am cruising at 70mph, I don't want them to be really loud. I know I am asking for a lot, but I have nothing but time, 4 or 5 months, to get some feedback, and make a decision.

[carpoor]

Every perforated core muffler I have ever had was great. (Magnaflow, Hooker Max Flow, etc.) Very mild at cruise and idle, opens up nice when you apply pressure to the loud pedal.
I expect these to be the same. I originally wanted ultra flows, but they stopped making the 18" case version in the non-welded. From what I have gotten in real world feedback, these are the next best thing.

[fleming23]

Little project I have been working on...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/2f189d4d-b7ee-4e4b-ace1-4c38d8525d47.jpg

[mestorod70]

SA WEEEET set up there fleming.

[SS Shaun]

that looks nice man! jealous

[carpoor]

Still waiting on that damn alternator! :grumpy:

[carpoor]

The all elusive alternator arrived tonight. And as luck would have it... the weather turns to crap tomorrow. ::sigh:: I really need a garage...

[shadowgray396]

Just in time for Christmas

[shadowgray396]

Cleaned up the Chevelle today underneath. Found a gouge in the driveline that has me baffled where it came from. Might be pulling the drive line to take a better look. Pumped up the tires and cleaned the white letters on them. Weather was not to bad today so I polished the rims on my pickup with some of the cleaning products I used on the Chevelle.

[carpoor]

My "New" alternator brackets showed up Thursday night. I stripped and primered them today. Going to wet sand and paint them tomorrow.

[shadowgray396]

Fired up the Chevelle and took it our for an hour drive. Sunny today so I could not resist getting it out.

[BillsCamino]

Checked the antifreeze....

[mestorod70]

got this inplace of the mallory nitrous six.
So far so good.

[carpoor]

Just came in from the garage. I wet sanded my brackets, mixed some paint, sprayed them, and cleaned the gun. I still need to clean the fasteners, but it can wait. I am extremely sore and tired from my first week back to work.

[flash]

I did not even get to my shop today ,had a young lady wreck her car at my mother n laws house this morning ,it was rainy and very foggy and she didnt make the curve at my driveway and overcorrected ,hit the culvert at my MIL's driveway and went airborn into a very large tree .I spent a couple of hours there with the deputy's and the paramedics ,she was not badly hurt but her car totaled.Then I came back home and gathered firewood for the next several days as it is going to be much colder than normal .
'

[SS Shaun]

started to put dynamat in the chevelle. got 90% of the cabin floor done hope to finish it tomorrow

[Ms Grumpy]

I did not even get to my shop today ,had a young lady wreck her car at my mother n laws house this morning ,it was rainy and very foggy and she didnt make the curve at my driveway and overcorrected ,hit the culvert at my MIL's driveway and went airborn into a very large tree .I spent a couple of hours there with the deputy's and the paramedics ,she was not badly hurt but her car totaled.Then I came back home and gathered firewood for the next several days as it is going to be much colder than normal .
'

Hope your MIL is OK. Sounds like only damage to a tree. Hope her house is fine.

[Ms Grumpy]

I didn't do anything to my Chevelle today, except think about it while we were shoveing the 10" of snow from in front of the garage in 8 degree weather. I am so glad that she is stored away in a climate controlled warehouse. No snow and 55 degrees.

[flash]

I went in the shop and looked the cars over while looking for missing truck parts but did nothing with the Chevelle or Elky. Im going to start polishing the valve covers that WildBill sold me to go on my truck in the comfort of my easy chair after I get thawed out.

[fleming23]

I'm beginning to think I don't even own a classic car any more. The Chevelle has been at the speed shop since before Thanksgiving and the Vette has been at a buddy's shop since.....Mid-September (actually had to go look at the calendar because I couldn't remember.)

Guess with the weather we've had the past few months it isn't a great loss. Between the weeks of rain and now freezing temps, there would be little driving to do anyway.

[flash]

Eric ,I think we got Washington States rain this past year ,we got our cars out less than any other year I can remember .

[SS Shaun]

i finished dynamatting the rear of the cabin and started installing my 3 point harness in the rear! man what a pain in the neck that was to get the bracket in. Now that i know what i am doing i will see if its warm enough in my garage to do the other side. if not this weekend

[SS Shaun]

Installed my rear 3 point rear seat belt
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=3073&stc=1&d=1389193686

http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=3074&stc=1&d=1389193686

http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=3075&stc=1&d=1389193686

[carpoor]

The junk, reproduction alternator brackets are off - and the factory brackets are on. MUCH better. Got the rebuilt alternator installed after several tries. What a cluster, I wouldn't recommend the vendor that I used. The finish is very nice and correct, but everything else required tweaking. I won't bother calling the vendor to express my concerns. I know they would pretty much ask why I didn't just do it myself. I wanted to, but the parts to rebuild it are vague as far as fitment. Live and learn...

[fleming23]

I feel like I've been at this stage before.....

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/A294CCD6-7833-470D-B74C-76858C1B2D4B.jpg

Well, at least these are new!

2" Lemon's headers
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/AB05C804-58BF-4123-95D8-711F007181C3.jpg

Sorry, photobucket won't let me resize right now....

[SS Shaun]

looks good so jealous :)

as for me i finished the carpet install man what a job! but to see this made me smile after putting in my front passenger seat
My daughter trying on her new seat belt
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/rearwithmelina_zps70456790.jpg
and then had my wife try on the new 3 point harness in the front too
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/claudiafrontseat_zps6e3360ce.jpg

[flash]

Another day I did nothing with the Chevelle .

[SS Shaun]

finally got my seat in and my 3 point harness
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20140112_173324_110_zpse23aa75a.jpg

looking good
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20140112_174443_976_zps98733a51.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20140112_174412_781_zpsc9233910.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20140112_174533_200_zps719f0d75.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20140112_174638_573_zps2e35c2a3.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20140112_174653_812_zps48c958f2.jpg

[flash]

Shaun ,looks good ,also good to see what you look like . You look happy in there ,I cant wait to get to try out my seat belts in my truck one day.

[shadowgray396]

Looks the family is ready to go for a ride.

[SS Shaun]

lol i have posted pictures of me in the car before..lol yeah i do like them i guess it was money well spent! Ray yes my daughter can't wait to take a drive in the car in the back seat. She has driven around with me with her in the front seat but she was a little scared..lol

[Ms Grumpy]

lol i have posted pictures of me in the car before..lol yeah i do like them i guess it was money well spent! Ray yes my daughter can't wait to take a drive in the car in the back seat. She has driven around with me with her in the front seat but she was a little scared..lol

That won't last for long. Soon she will telling you...go faster daddy !!!

Then it will turn into...when can I drive it daddy ? lol

[Ms Grumpy]

lol i have posted pictures of me in the car before..lol yeah i do like them i guess it was money well spent! Ray yes my daughter can't wait to take a drive in the car in the back seat. She has driven around with me with her in the front seat but she was a little scared..lol

That won't last for long. Soon she will telling you...go faster daddy !!!

Then it will turn into...when can I drive it daddy ? lol

[Quadracer392]

I kinda hate to say it but, I've had to put the Chevelle on the back burner for now to finish that 72 Cutlass I bought back in September. I want to give the chevelle a proper restoration, but I would only have till June to finish it because my new fiance' wants to use one of the cars as our get away car after the wedding. I don't have the time or funds to get the chevelle in proper shape by then, but she has already told me I can get back on the chevelle after the wedding though :)

[SS Shaun]

That won't last for long. Soon she will telling you...go faster daddy !!!

Then it will turn into...when can I drive it daddy ? lol

lol yeah that is the day i am waiting for. but to be honest i bought the car because of her. She actually went to a car show with me and i told her to find a car that she really really likes and tell me which one to get. She walked around with me at the car show remember now my daughter was like 1 and a half at the time. She walked with me and picked a 66 mid night black chevelle. Which is why in a way i want a 66 chevelle kind of badly. But when i found this 69 chevelle i took her with me and said to her "what do you think?" here was her answer
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/iwanttodrive_zps9c31b4bd.jpg
so i couldn't pass that up. as for her driving she is ready...lol click on the picture and you will see her doing her burn out!
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/th_2012-06-16_18-45-56_492.jpg (http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/2012-06-16_18-45-56_492.mp4)

[Ken Hayes]

That is so cool...........wont be too long........Dad, we're going to the strip......wanna come along??

[SS Shaun]

LOL yeah really

[maboyuan]

When my daughter was 3, all she ever asked of me was to drive her to daycare in my 70 Chevelle. That, and to put on Down with the Sickness while we drove. Righteous :-)

Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk

[shadowgray396]

There a new paint scheme for your car. You could have matching cars. Lol

[SS Shaun]

lol yeah we are going to paint it to match the way she wants its. she has a very unique idea and i love it :)

[SS Shaun]

started it up today :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lSXcXiHhVs&feature=youtu.be

[fleming23]

For the first time in 2 months, my car might actually be running correctly with the FAST EZ-EFI 2.0 system. There is a long thread about it here, http://www.cpgnation.com/forum/ez-efi-2-0-com-error-30624.html but it has been the biggest pain in the ass I've dealt with on this car to-date.

Anyway, put it on the dyno and made some nice power and new bests with the car! This is with the car barely having any WOT pulls and still learning air/fuel so it should have only gotten better if we kept pulling it. Some obviously came from the EFI system and some likely came from the Lemon's 2" headers.

579.81HP 7 588.77TQ
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/580hp589tq.png

It did lose about 25hp with the cutouts open.

[Quadracer392]

Shaun, car is looking and sounds great! What are you gonna do next to it? Paint?

Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

[SS Shaun]

yes sir. I wasn't going to paint it yet but i started to remove the stripes on the side and i noticed that the person before me didn't use enough yellow paint under the stripes. it was almost like he painted the stripes then painted the car. so under the stripes is the factory green. if anyone in the world knows me the one color i HATE is green so my daughters paint job is going to come into play

[SS Shaun]

started the removal of all the stripes removed all of the trim and going to remove the bumpers today or tomorrow i hope. get the rest of the things that need to be covered covered and getting it ready for paint :)

[Ms Grumpy]

Sounds like you are keeping busy in the arctic air.

[flash]

I walked around my Chevelle and El Camino a few times today while gathering more truck stuff to go to the bodyshop. I have been too busy gathering fire wood to play with the cars ,but I do visit the bodyshop pretty often .

[SS Shaun]

Sounds like you are keeping busy in the arctic air.

i have 2 heaters in the garage that keeps it nice and toasty next winter i am going to have a better system for sure

[jcoffey411]

I pulled up next to her at my parents blew her a kiss window shopped around at some parts trying to figure out what my baby is gonna get upgraded next.

Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

[shadowgray396]

Took the Chevelle out for a cruise today and work on the light on the console, replaced the light socket and work on installing under the dash lighting.

[SS Shaun]

sanded mine down with the DA this week i am going to get the hard to reach spots and then hope to have it in primer soon

[Ms Grumpy]

Took the Chevelle out for a cruise today and work on the light on the console, replaced the light socket and work on installing under the dash lighting.

I am so jealous. It has been snowing and the temps are in the single digits.

[flash]

We actually planned on getting the vert out and giving it a bath after church but took a nap instead trying to get over a high pressure headache .

[Ms Grumpy]

So when is the last time you took out the vert flash ?

[flash]

Not since the second saturday in December ,went to Nashville for a club Christmas party .Joan says we may have to drive it in the snow tomorrow since my truck is sitting on the side of the road and hers is in town at work.

[Hank70SS]

Nothing, it's sitting under a cover with a battery maintainer hooked up. It's going to stay that way for at least a couple more months.

[caljon88]

Nothing here either. My dad and I had two cars in the PA Auto Show all weekend, SSR and the Z06. I was sitting next to a nice Chevelle though.
3097

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk

[Ms Grumpy]

flash, So how did Joan get home ?

[flash]

Her brother went after her in his 4x4 truck while I started walking ,they drove 6 miles home and I walked about that and I got home an hour before they did as they had to keep hunting routes that were not blocked by stranded cars .They were planning on picking me up on the way back but it didnt work out. We tried to get my truck home today but the roads were worse today ,solid ice.