What Did You Do To Your Chevelle Today

[Quadracer392]

I've decided to finish the chevelle and sell the cutlass I was going to do. So I got started on fixing the damage to the cowl that no one bothered to fix years ago when it was in a wreck before I bought it. (Love finding surprises). I've never replaced welded in panels before but tonight I got the old one cut out and new one fitted. 310431053106

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[caljon88]

Nice, this is one of my next step and I too have NO experience. Did you drill out the spots or actually cut them?

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[Quadracer392]

I used a spot weld cutting drill bit on what I could get to and then used an air hammer with a really sharp chisel bit and cut through the rest. Just be careful at the angle and pressure you use with the air hammer because you can blow right through the pieces you are not wanting to cut away.

[caljon88]

I used a spot weld cutting drill bit on what I could get to and then used an air hammer with a really sharp chisel bit and cut through the rest. Just be careful at the angle and pressure you use with the air hammer because you can blow right through the pieces you are not wanting to cut away.

Thanks, can't wait to get it started.

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[shadowgray396]

Went to impromptu cruise in at Starbucks this morning. I guess they have it every Saturday, but I just heard about it a few days ago. Had a good time and saw a few nice cars to boot. Also got the car picture taken for a tee shirt.

[caljon88]

Shadow Grey is looking good!

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[Quadracer392]

Christmas came early this year. Most of the sheetmetal I need for the car showed up yesterday and today. I'd say there is enough to keep me busy for a little while.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/quadracer392/IMG_20140201_214542_zps33b71ff5.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/quadracer392/media/IMG_20140201_214542_zps33b71ff5.jpg.html)

[shadowgray396]

[QUOTE=Quadracer392;51009]Christmas came early this year. Most of the sheetmetal I need for the car showed up yesterday and today. I'd say there is enough to keep me busy for a little while.

Looks like the fun is about to begin. I lucked out, all my sheet metal only needed minor repair. Keep us posted on your progress.

[Quadracer392]

Ray, I wish was lucky enough to find a good solid car but for the price I paid I couldn't expect to much. I just wish I wasn't on such a short time frame, but I'm just making this a nice driver so the small details aren't a big deal.

[shadowgray396]

Ray, I wish was lucky enough to find a good solid car but for the price I paid I couldn't expect to much. I just wish I wasn't on such a short time frame, but I'm just making this a nice driver so the small details aren't a big deal.

So whats the short time frame all about?

[shadowgray396]

Got my tee shirt today from the cruise in on saturday. Also got my console light working and had to repaint part of the top of my motor. Paint started to peel off.

[Quadracer392]

So whats the short time frame all about?

I'm getting married the first weekend in June and the fiance wants it to be the car we drive off in. So, hopefully I can make it happen. If for some reason I can't, my uncle has a restored 51 Chevy truck we are going to use as a backup plan.

[Ken Hayes]

Nice shirt Ray.

[Ms Grumpy]

I'm getting married the first weekend in June and the fiance wants it to be the car we drive off in. So, hopefully I can make it happen. If for some reason I can't, my uncle has a restored 51 Chevy truck we are going to use as a backup plan.

You can't disappoint the new wife Justin. If I lived closer I would let you use mine.

[Ms Grumpy]

Ray I like the shirt too.

[flash]

Nice shirt Ray ,I like it too.

Justin, congrats on the upcoming wedding .

[shadowgray396]

Thanks everyone, will be fun to wear at car shows.

Thats alot of work to be done by June, Justin. Congrats on your up coming wedding.

[Quadracer392]

You can't disappoint the new wife Justin. If I lived closer I would let you use mine.
Thanks for the for the offer Nancy, but hopefully I don't disappoint and am able to pull this off.

Justin, congrats on the upcoming wedding .
Thanks John

Thats alot of work to be done by June, Justin. Congrats on your up coming wedding.
Thanks Ray! I know it is but I've been putting in about 3-4 hours an evening after work on it, so hopefully I can do it.

[shadowgray396]

Been working on adding the under dash courtesy lighting option on the chevelle today. At least I have a heated garage to work in.

[fleming23]

Been working on adding the under dash courtesy lighting option on the chevelle today. At least I have a heated garage to work in.

I need to do that to mine one of these days as well. I have the kit, just haven't felt the desire to dig around under the dash more than I already have to.

[carpoor]

First time I have been able to work on my car in about a month. Installed and adjusted my alternator and power steering belts. Installed my negative battery cable. Trimmed my heater hoses to the proper lengths. Cleaned and painted my tilt column.

Also installed the winch in my car trailer today, going after my 69' Chevelle next weekend and the winch will come in handy.

[Ms Grumpy]

Also installed the winch in my car trailer today, going after my 69' Chevelle next weekend and the winch will come in handy.

You have to be so excited.

[flash]

I went in the shop and looked at them but that is all.

[carpoor]

My Ground Up order showed up today. Grabbed a few parts for the 69' while they were on sale. (Stainless gas tank, trim parts door handles, trim parts tail light bezels) Also picked up a small clip for the 72'.

[flash]

I walked around them in the shop to make sure they were OK and that the roof was not leaking with the snow melting. I did actually clean out the back of my El Camino as I plan on driving it for a little truck gathering saturday.

[SS Shaun]

totally sanded the chevelle. filler is on and sanded nice and smooth lines are sharp. getting ready to weld up a hole that was drilled for the on and off switch and after that hand glaze what ever needs it and then prime it. cant wait to see it in primer :)

[flash]

Drove the El Camino today.

[shadowgray396]

totally sanded the chevelle. filler is on and sanded nice and smooth lines are sharp. getting ready to weld up a hole that was drilled for the on and off switch and after that hand glaze what ever needs it and then prime it. cant wait to see it in primer :)

Looking forward to seeing some pictures.

[shadowgray396]

Drove the El Camino today.

Glad to hear you were able to enjoy it today.

[carpoor]

Dragged the 69' home yesterday, searched for a build sheet today - no dice.

[shadowgray396]

Dragged the 69' home yesterday, searched for a build sheet today - no dice.

What plant was it built at?

[carpoor]

What plant was it built at?

KC, Missouri

[carpoor]

Placed want ads, and searched for parts for the 69'. If anyone knows of any parts cars near them - holler! I am currently mostly concerned with finding a glove box door and the sheet metal around it from a solid car for a patch panel. I have a lead, but his parts cars are currently snowed in up in CT.

[carpoor]

Had a short day at work. :( So, I pulled the non tilt coulmn out of my 72'. Realized the blinker arm and tilt lever on my tilt column weren't that nice, ordered a few things from Ground Up. (They have free shipping this weekend BTW)

Also chased a few leads on parts for the 69'.

[carpoor]

I picked up a second rear seat for the 69' today. Also finally got around to cleaning everything out of the car and trunk so I could sort through it all.

Installed the tilt column in my 72' after months of not being able to do so. It fought me the whole way. Figure this one out... the harness is all new from American Auto Wire. The car is a 72', the column I installed is from a 72'. But the long, skinny 9 pin connector wouldn't plug in to the tilt column. I had to modify the plug on the car harness to fit the plug on the column. :rolleyes:

By the time I got the coulmn back in, it was after 6pm and my afternoon was shot. Still need to install the steering wheel and steering shaft to complete the swap.

[carpoor]

Steering wheel and steering shaft are installed. Again, getting that steering shaft in was no fun. I had a fight on my hands from the word go. I also crawled under the car to tighten the U-joint straps. I shoved the DS in last year while I was hurt and waiting on surgery - never did more than finger tighten the bolts. I also rolled the engine over by hand a few times, nice and smooth. :) Can't wait to have some time off from work so I can thrash on it for a few days and get it running.

These few things killed an afternoon, sad.

[Ms Grumpy]

Seems like I have been doing a lot of dreaming about my car lately. :(

[Ken Hayes]

Went to Autorama today.......now I really want this snow gone !!!!!!!!!!!!

[shadowgray396]

My garage is now full of furniture from having to move my mother inlaw into an assited living and not being able to take it all. Can't even see the Chevelle hardly from all the junk, mean stuff. Waiting for my wife to decided what she wants to do with it all, I hope it's gone soon but don't want to push to hard.

[Ms Grumpy]

Went to AutoRama today and found out that a company will start construction on a Motor Complex in Pontiac. They will be building storage facilities that people can buy. Some on the cheaper end will cost about $70, 000 and could store up to 6 cars year round. Many of the units will be more expensive and will run up to $250,000. They will build a road course and will have more items to offer and be open to the public. They expect to start building this summer.

My highlight of the day was meeting with the owner of a detail shop that I want to get my car into after it is out of storage. Right now he has appointments available in 2 weeks, so I need to schedule my car for a time in late April, early May before everything is totally booked. He said usually by the end of March he is booked until July. This guy ain't cheap, but I think that it would be nice to have my car spit and shined by a professional.

[flash]

Joan and I took the Malivert out cruising the country roads all day today ,all is good ,even spotted some trucks and a 71 Chevelle SS to keep an eye on.

[BillsCamino]

In the middle of a little "tuneup" on mine... :D No more small block, th350, 10 bolt.

[shadowgray396]

In the middle of a little "tuneup" on mine... :D No more small block, th350, 10 bolt.

So are they parts I think they are going into it.

[BillsCamino]

So are they parts I think they are going into it.

Yes sir Ray Waving

[carpoor]

Big block wagon?

[BillsCamino]

Big block wagon?

Yes...'70 Greenbrier...using the complete drive train from a '70 SS.

[shadowgray396]

Yes...'70 Greenbrier...using the complete drive train from a '70 SS.

A 70 matching number SS, so sad.

[carpoor]

Hrmmm... I'm thinking it is from a certain black 70' SS 396. Am I getting warm?

[shadowgray396]

I have always wanted to build a wagon SS after seeing this car a few years back in a post.

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy58/shadowgray/thCA5BF0IQ_zps0c8e6732.jpg (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/shadowgray/media/thCA5BF0IQ_zps0c8e6732.jpg.html)

[flash]

That looks like Bob's wagon .

We took the vert out for another cruise today.

[shadowgray396]

Not a chevelle, but since I had the day off and the weather was nice. I decided to detail the PU today and get all the winter grime off of it. Also polished out the aluminum rims, waxed and inside detail. For a almost ten year old truck it's still in good shape and hope it last another 5 years or so.

[flash]

Thats a nice looking truck .

[flash]

We took the vert out cruising again today after work.

[shadowgray396]

Weather is going to be nice tomorrow, so I plan to pull the Chevelle out of the garage and clean it up and maybe a cruise. Got the oil leak fix on the left valve cover.

[carpoor]

Yesterday I got very little done... installed the fuel pump, pump to carb line, battery cable retention bracket on the passenger side engine mount, and installed the coil and bracket.

What side tracked me, a friend came by with the removable hard top for his jeep. I helped prep it and he sparayed it with a textured, bed liner material. He had some left and advised me that it was good for another 45 minutes. So, I sanded and masked the bed of my truck and applied what was left. It did the floor, sides, and tail gate. Big improvement over the scratched up paint.

Just ordered a shifter handle and rear view mirror from GU tonight. The handle will bolt to my Hurst base, and allow me to use that rare factory knob I acquired.

[Ms Grumpy]

Yesterday I got very little done... installed the fuel pump, pump to carb line, battery cable retention bracket on the passenger side engine mount, and installed the coil and bracket.

What side tracked me, a friend came by with the removable hard top for his jeep. I helped prep it and he sparayed it with a textured, bed liner material. He had some left and advised me that it was good for another 45 minutes. So, I sanded and masked the bed of my truck and applied what was left. It did the floor, sides, and tail gate. Big improvement over the scratched up paint.

Just ordered a shifter handle and rear view mirror from GU tonight. The handle will bolt to my Hurst base, and allow me to use that rare factory knob I acquired.

I wish I could get that "Very little done". lol

[Ms Grumpy]

I am checking into a detail shop that has a 2 month waiting list right now. I figure I will have it detailed by a professional this year. I will be asking a lot of questions so that I can learn as much as I can.

[chevymaher]

It been a long nasty winter here. My work is outside today. It going to be warm. I am sitting in my shop at the computer getting motivated drinking coffee.
Since I can't work I going to do what i want to. Work but on something i want not need to do. Sand on the chevelle. Yesterday I was sitting in the chevelle dreaming of the day I can actually drive it. I noticed I am alot bigger than I was in high school. I am so used to driving my van and durango that the cockpit in the chevelle isnt as big as I remember it being. I think one of my projects soon will be making the seat go back a couple more inches. Alter the seat track a little.
I got half the drivers door to sand and some quarter and rocker work to complete. And it finally going to be ready for high build. See what is left to do on this mess. I basically waiting for warm weather to prime some stuff. If it suits me the doors and hood trunk lid come off then Jamb everything out reassemble. then we getting close to this stage in the work to be completed. Another blocking see if anything moved and it ready. After all this time it feels like X-Mas.
Then start the long process of assembling things.
Far from done but out of the woods.

[shadowgray396]

. Yesterday I was sitting in the chevelle dreaming of the day I can actually drive it. I noticed I am alot bigger than I was in high school. I am so used to driving my van and durango that the cockpit in the chevelle isnt as big as I remember it being. I think one of my projects soon will be making the seat go back a couple more inches. Alter the seat track a little.


How much room I had inside was the first I notice also. Thought I had more head room in high school. I seem to peg the headliner in it.

[fleming23]

Can we not embed here? Guess not but couldn't remember....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ossF-vqHEwI

[flash]

I was hoping to see some action from a certain GREEN CHEVELLE .

[fleming23]

I was hoping to see some action from a certain GREEN CHEVELLE .

It has been out of commission since.....October??? I don't even remember at this point. I have been waiting on parts which are all supposed to be here, finally, by this Friday so hopefully this weekend it will be running again!

[Ms Grumpy]

Don't you love waiting on car parts.

[carpoor]

How much room I had inside was the first I notice also. Thought I had more head room in high school. I seem to peg the headliner in it.

I guess being my size isn't such a curse. (5'9 175)

[shadowgray396]

I'm 6'4", but tall from the waist up. Can't sit in a lot of cars they make now days.

[carpoor]

My order from GU arrived, it's shifter time tomorrow!

[flash]

Weather has not been fit for Chevelle play lately but I did manage to go visit my truck yesterday .

[shadowgray396]

Weather has not been fit for Chevelle play lately but I did manage to go visit my truck yesterday .

Soooooo whens it coming home?????

[flash]

Im hoping for the end of next week ,but Im not holding my breath . They didnt like something on the driverside bed so they sanded it and resprayed it and were clearing it as I left .They were planning to buff it today .

[chevymaher]

I worked all day yesterday on her. It was cold out and i was playing Hookey. Today I got in 4 hours got up early. But alas I got to go to work now. Hate when that happens. Couple more things to get better. I dont know what to call them it is basically ready. I being anal I guess. Few more days then weeks of cleaning the garage and car taping off everything and first of many high builds and sands start.
Now I got to earn my keep and put this trans I just rebuilt in the must-rag convertible. And somehow I can just see in the future I getting roped into restoring that thing to.

[carpoor]

Swapped the shifter and topped off all of the fluids - save for the radiator. Out running around now for: battery, gas, and anti freeze.

[carpoor]

Some pictures from this morning...

The rare NOS 71'-72' speciffic shift knob (Yes, I know... it's kind of ugly)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/004_zpsd5d47e45.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/004_zpsd5d47e45.jpg.html)

The Hurst handle and knob

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/006_zps8c571b17.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/006_zps8c571b17.jpg.html)

Side by side of the Hurst vs. the GU Muncie handle

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/007_zps4f1a16bc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/007_zps4f1a16bc.jpg.html)

If it looks stock, then it must be. ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/008_zpsfa43fa9a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/008_zpsfa43fa9a.jpg.html)

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[Ms Grumpy]

I like the look of the Muncie Shifter. Just my opinion.

[shadowgray396]

Does look stock.

[SS Shaun]

cut out some bondo off my fender
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hope to have it finished today

[carpoor]

I dove in with two feet this morning intending to get the car running and the cam broken in...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/001_zps4be05736.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/001_zps4be05736.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/002_zpsbdcee5da.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/002_zpsbdcee5da.jpg.html)

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This is where I left off today. Chasing down some wires, trying to figure out where they go.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/004_zps9ccfcb78.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/004_zps9ccfcb78.jpg.html)

And trying to identify what two vacuum ports on my carburetor are for. (see the red caps) I am thinking they go to the valve on the snorkel of the air cleaner.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/005_zps79ed5a59.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/005_zps79ed5a59.jpg.html)

I may take another stab at it after work tomorrow.

[SS Shaun]

got the other one done today
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[shadowgray396]

I dove in with two feet this morning intending to get the car running and the cam broken in...

And trying to identify what two vacuum ports on my carburetor are for. (see the red caps) I am thinking they go to the valve on the snorkel of the air cleaner.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/005_zps79ed5a59.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/005_zps79ed5a59.jpg.html)

I may take another stab at it after work tomorrow.

Check this post out, asked the same question.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-tech-performance/2301358-72-402-big-block-quadra-jet-vacuum-hose-diagram-needed-please-help.html

I know the one on the side goes to your TC Solenoid behind the carb and maybe the wires you are trying to figure out are the ones for it.

[shadowgray396]

Got up early this morning and went over to Starbucks with the Chevelle. I was not along almost 100 other cars from all makes showed up for a cup also and talk cars.

[shadowgray396]

got the other one done today
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Nice work Shaun

[shadowgray396]

Took the Chevelle out for another cruise today and seem to still have oil leaking from the left valve cover I think. Made the mistake of reaching under it with a hot exhaust pipe. I was trying to stay away from it and now have a burn on my left wrist. To anxious to try to find where it is leaking.

[Ken Hayes]

Just pop your covers and install a new set of gaskets.......ya can never be too careful. (HINT) Do this on a cold motor..........you avoid burns that way :-)

[carpoor]

Check this post out, asked the same question.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-tech-performance/2301358-72-402-big-block-quadra-jet-vacuum-hose-diagram-needed-please-help.html

I know the one on the side goes to your TC Solenoid behind the carb and maybe the wires you are trying to figure out are the ones for it.

No TC Solenoid or wiring for it that I can find. I have an orange wire that runs along the passenger side valve cover. I have a black wire that runs along with the blue wire that goes to my oil sender. And tan wire that runs along the driver's side valve cover, and is too short to be associated with the AC compressor. (I think the tan wire may go to the AC idle solenoid on the carburetor. The other two have me stumped.

[chevymaher]

Weather is to bad to put the trans I working on. So today and tomorrow I get to work on her.
I am so happy right now. I pulled off a true piece of artwork.

The guy i bought these 2 cars from apparently could not load a car to save his life. Both the SS and this car had a dent in the quarter behind the door in front of the wheel well where he loaded them when he got them. Exact same place. Not a bad dent just a scrape really but enough to warp it and be a pain in the rump. Right where 4-5 complex curves meet.

I had it fixed and sprayed it with water, used a spotlight on it and couldn't see it in the shine. But running my hand over it I just didn't like the way it felt. inch wide X 4 inch area. It felt like it warped the metal back from it and there was high spots in what looked like perfect metal. Have I mentioned i am wave chasing. Anyway I was getting 4 spots I didnt like far from the repair area, but i knew it caused it. I skim coated the mess and sanded it back down.

I know somebody out there knows how i feel right now. I could do a flip. It is fixed.

Couple more places and I ready to clean the garage. Start taping and high build time. It just seems like forever I been doing this. But I see the light at the end of the tunnel now.

[Ms Grumpy]

Let the fun begin.....

[shadowgray396]

No TC Solenoid or wiring for it that I can find. I have an orange wire that runs along the passenger side valve cover. I have a black wire that runs along with the blue wire that goes to my oil sender. And tan wire that runs along the driver's side valve cover, and is too short to be associated with the AC compressor. (I think the tan wire may go to the AC idle solenoid on the carburetor. The other two have me stumped.

I was talking about vacuum lines, Lol. Did the link help at all for the vacuum lines? Looks like a stock 72 motor in the photo's. Best I could find so far.

[carpoor]

I was talking about vacuum lines, Lol. Did the link help at all for the vacuum lines? Looks like a stock 72 motor in the photo's. Best I could find so far.

Yes Ray, it did help. I figured the one on the side was for the air cleaner. The link you supplied verified that. It also showed the one on the front of the carb I was unsire about is related to that AIR system. (It will be plugged off as I do not have any smog junk on my car.) I also dug around and found the TC solenoid wiring, it looked like a similar plug as the wiper motor. The tan wire I was wondering about does indeed go to the fast idle solenoid on the carburetor. So now I have just two wires to figure out. (The orange wire on the passenger side, and the black wire on the driver's side.)

I am going to attempt to start it Saturday, if it runs without those two wires... I will just tape them up in the harness.

[fleming23]

It was a good day to get the Hulk out for a drive!

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/f28dc91e-2076-463d-986e-bfcd7daff0ae.jpg

[shadowgray396]

Is the orange wire a long one? I'm thinking it goes to the heater fan motor? You can see the orange wire in the lower left of this picture running along the bottom of the heater box.
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[carpoor]

Ray, I will get a close up of the two wires tomorrow. Would I have that same wire if my car is factory air conditioned?

[RBeckman]

I got it started and noticed that the gas gage is not working....it worked when I put it away. Any suggestions

[chevymaher]

Mine was where the sender strap grounded to the metal. It got loose on the rivet.

[carpoor]

I got it started and noticed that the gas gage is not working....it worked when I put it away. Any suggestions

Most likely the same reason the clock doesn't work. ;)

[RBeckman]

Most likely the same reason the clock doesn't work. ;)

Ha, Clock that does not work is in the Camaro and I think Tony did it to see how far he could push me.

[RBeckman]

Mine was where the sender strap grounded to the metal. It got loose on the rivet.

I went out and looked at that and it is bolt and not riveted on mine and will clean that to see if that works. Also noticed a gas leak at the rubber line where it meets the metal line so that has to be fixed as well.

[flash]

I didnt get my truck back today so we took the Malibu convertible out cruisin .

[Ms Grumpy]

Ha, Clock that does not work is in the Camaro and I think Tony did it to see how far he could push me.

Maybe the gas gauge was jealous of all the attention that the clock is getting.

[chevymaher]

Nothing special waiting for parts. I spent the entire morning running the shop vac. Under the car in the car, under the hood. My chevelle shares its home with my van. It is raining and the other baby isn't going outside till the rain stops. It is detailed and ready for a cruise. I drive my truck in the nasty stuff.

Anyhow I can't go to the next step in cleaning untill the van is out of the way. So I can move the chevelle and start mopping up. Leaf blower for dust and spider webs before I tape and prime.

Poor van been totalled 3X since I owned it. Front end knocked off 5 years ago. Drivers door back to the rear wheel X-Mas before last. Fist time it was the slider door side. I keep fixin her. She is my driver. I call her my Pregnant Chevelle. Part of the reason the chevelle is taking so long. Life keeps getting on the way. But I am keeping in practice for the chevelle.

http://chevelleforum.org/picture.php?albumid=210&pictureid=4206

[flash]

Im too busy playing with the truck right now so the Chevelle has to wait .

[Ken Hayes]

And that's a good thing !!!!

[SS Shaun]

FINALLY!! after almost 2 months FINALLY!
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=3214&stc=1&d=1396574707

now the fun starts tomorrow :beer:

[carpoor]

It runs! Have a fuel leak on both ends of the carb to pump line. (despite being tight) The tach wasn't working, just resolved that. And the key switch has issues... I will have to swap in the switch from the non tilt column out of the car.

Just the same... HUGE relief!

[shadowgray396]

Congrat, always go to hear them run.

[carpoor]

Congrat, always go to hear them run.

I thought I would be more excited to be honest. I feel more relief than anything.

I also did some work to the hood of my 69' Chevelle. It's an aftermarket "made in Taiwan" piece that came with the car. It was low in the center. I adjusted the latch as much as I could. Then I had to cut the spot welds on the face of the hood. It fits great now, and saves me some money on the project.

[chevymaher]

I did the dash today got it ready for primer. Metal treated the back after I sanded it. I will spray it inside next time I work on it. Cleaned the interior with a bucket and water under the dash. Getting the dust gone. Spent most of the day cleaning and looking it over. I making progress.

I had a endless stream of visitors today. I told somebody the bodywork was done finally. All my friends were taking turns stopping by to gawk. They seen this car since it was a pile of rust in the driveway.

My buddy with the 72 chevelle was here he put half quarters on it. He kinda antsy because he knows I am not doing bodywork on his till mine past this stage. He getting new front fenders for it soon to. I keep telling him to get a cowl hood or I won't paint it. He paid 200 bucks for that car 25 years ago wrecked from a kid. fixed the front end and drove it every since. But father time has been taking its toll on it. And seeing me and my brother restoring our cars kinda put him in the mood he better do something. These things are not cheap anymore. It is like they say about divorce, these old cars now. It cheaper to keep her.

[SS Shaun]

no pictures but i finally got the passenger side shoulder cowl (what was left of it) off. Time to clean up and make it nice before i do anything else.

[RBeckman]

Ordered my new gas tank and sending unit and all associated hardware, straps and lines today.

[Hank70SS]

Ordered my new gas tank and sending unit and all associated hardware, straps and lines today.

While you're waiting for those maybe you could change the intake manifold gaskets on mine. I'm kind of busy down here in Fl. Lot of beer to drink, cooking on the grill, you know how it is.

[RBeckman]

While you're waiting for those maybe you could change the intake manifold gaskets on mine. I'm kind of busy down here in Fl. Lot of beer to drink, cooking on the grill, you know how it is.

No problem, I'll stop on my home home tomorrow with my tube of JB weld, it should take me about 5 min.

[Ken Hayes]

He-he-he-he

[chevymaher]

Wow it is a pain to try getting a key cut if you already got the blank. I got extra GM type key blanks. I want extra keys made for the car so I don't have just one set. Some places flat refuse to do it unless they sell you the blank.
So let me get this straight. I can only have a key made if you use the wrong key to a 70's model. NEXT.
Anyway I found a place that will do it with a disclaimer. They won't guarantee it will work. I said so the only place in town that will do it. And your telling me you suck at cutting keys. The guy laughed. He said no we have to say that because if something does go wrong they can't replace the blank.
So tomorrow I letting the butchers loose with my new blanks. I got a bunch I told him surely he can get 2 to work.

[Ms Grumpy]

I didn't have any problems with mine. I went to a locksmith and they may have charged me more than the local hardware store, but they have machines that are more accurate. The problem sometimes is that the older keys are worn from years of wear.

[flash]

I took my blanks to Lowes or Home Depot and they cut them for free .

[shadowgray396]

I took my blanks to Lowes or Home Depot and they cut them for free .

Same here with no problems. Also had a lock smith cut a couple of more.

[chevymaher]

I try your suggestions. I obviously been going to the wrong places Thanks.

[chevymaher]

Done I went and got the keys done. I walked in and they know me. So I got a house key and the chevelle key cuts were free.

[shadowgray396]

Took it over to Starbucks this morning and looked at all the cars that were there.

[flash]

Played with the truck today ,the Chevelle gets out tomorrow.

[fleming23]

Played with the truck today ,the Chevelle gets out tomorrow.

I saw both you and Joan at the Wendy's cruise-in today but was stopped by a friend before I could say hey. I looked for either your truck or car but never saw either after, guess you guys escaped.

[flash]

Eric ,sorry we missed each other ,the truck was parked above Wendy's as we could not find a spot inside to park. We were a bit late due to an issue with a radiator cap malfunction and running hot .We didnt stay long as I wanted to get to a parts store on the way home and try to avoid Barret Pky traffic.

[shadowgray396]

Went out for another cruise this afternoon, cleaned up the white letter tires and dusted it off. Alot of pollen in the air today. Washed all the daily driver cars and with in a hour they were all green again from the pollen falling off all the maple trees in the area.

[carpoor]

Ordered a new sterter solenoid... the one on the car took a dump after the first start up. ::facepalm::

[shadowgray396]

Took the Chevelle out to the local burger place and met some guys from the local club.

[flash]

Too rainy here to play with the Chevelle .

[chevymaher]

I just looked at the dash and fought the urge to work on it.

[BillsCamino]

Big block and TH400 installed into the wagon this morning. Just gotta plumb it all out...fuel pump, radiator, exhaust, and hoses.
Then on to the rearend swap...out goes the original 2.73 open 10 bolt; in with a 3.31 posi 12 bolt. The trans and rear are out of the same car so Speedometer should be fine. Measurement will be needed for a driveshaft.

Plans to drive this to the Peach State show in two weeks.
Simple really...

[flash]

Wow ,you been busy today .

[shadowgray396]

Found a good deal on 4 chrome rims and tires for the car trailer today. Tires were only a few years old and were taken off within a month after the guy got his new trailer. Still have the nubs on the tires. Payed less then what 4 new tires were going to cost me. Off with the white rims.

[Ms Grumpy]

Big block and TH400 installed into the wagon this morning. Just gotta plumb it all out...fuel pump, radiator, exhaust, and hoses.
Then on to the rearend swap...out goes the original 2.73 open 10 bolt; in with a 3.31 posi 12 bolt. The trans and rear are out of the same car so Speedometer should be fine. Measurement will be needed for a driveshaft.

Plans to drive this to the Peach State show in two weeks.
Simple really...

Whew !! I am tired just thinking about what you did.

[Ms Grumpy]

flash you mean that you are not taking your truck out everyday ?? lol

[Ms Grumpy]

Found a good deal on 4 chrome rims and tires for the car trailer today. Tires were only a few years old and were take off within a month after the guy got his new trailer. Still have the nubs on the tires. Payed less then what 4 new tires were going to cost me. Off with the white rims.

Glad you found such an awesome deal. I need to find that kind of deal on a trailer.

[shadowgray396]

Glad you found such an awesome deal. I need to find that kind of deal on a trailer.

Thanks Nancy. Used trailers are hard to find that someone doesn't want almost new price for one. Took me almost a year to find the one I wanted. The trailer should look a lot better once I get the new rims and tires on it.

[flash]

I had a nice car trailer several years a go that I thought would never sell ,I was the 2nd owner and made many improvements over the years I had it and it finally sold for $800 ,you would not believe the lowball offers I had on it .I had one guy offer me $200 and he would take it away ,I told him for that little $$ that it would go in the pasture and rot first.

[shadowgray396]

Worked on the car trailer getting it ready for summer use. Painted the wheel wells and springs and started to clean it up some. I use it for the long distance car shows I go to with the Chevelle. Test fitted the new tires and wheels. Need to go get chrome center caps and some lugs for it. That will have to wait for a couple of weeks since I'm leaving on a road trip for work.

[flash]

Those look good . We took the vert out cruising up in the mountains today ,we had a blast .Im off work tomorrow so I will be here at home cutting and splitting freshly cut wood and working on my driveway .The tree cutters made quite a mess getting those big trees down for me .

[chevymaher]

I been working and Easter had me running and distracted. Tomorrow I got a hole in the schedule I can do something for at least a few hours. I successfully allowed the dash paint to cure and didn't destroy it. Score one for being busy else where. So I got to prime the lower dash and a few spots in the hood jamb. So I be a taping fool tomorrow.

[Ms Grumpy]

I made the appointment. I am picking up my car tomorrow from the storage place. Woo Hoo !!! I am so excited.

[Ken Hayes]

Kool beans.

[RBeckman]

Got all the parts for the new fuel system for the Chevelle now just got to get to work and installing them....but on a good note Got the Camaro started and running good so at least I have that for the time being.

[Ken Hayes]

You gonna be ready for May 4th @ Bakers?

[RBeckman]

Camaro for sure...just need to clean the dust off it. Chevelle if I get time to install the tank, lines, straps, sending unit.

[shadowgray396]

I made the appointment. I am picking up my car tomorrow from the storage place. Woo Hoo !!! I am so excited.

Congrats, now go have some fun.

[flash]

Burnout time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

[chevymaher]

I finished prepping the dash and glove box. I doing the inside of the glove box this trip. Outside next. It all masked. Humidity is perfect. I got to get the wife soon from school. I am basically waiting for the temp to reach the expected high. I am on marine alert. Hurry up and wait.

[chevymaher]

Aint lookin good staying to cold and wife is being real late.

[Ms Grumpy]

I picked up my car today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hooked up the battery, turned the key just enough to let the fuel pump do it's job. It took two tries and she started right up. A little feather footing it and she was running on her own. I was a giddy little girl, now I just had to get it out of the storage garage. And let me tell you it was a tight squeeze in some spots. Brian, the manager is awesome, he walked me thru every tight corner and ramp. I got outside, put the plate sticker on, pulled out of the parking lot....

and did a BURNOUT !!!!! I just couldn't resist. It wasn't a huge one but just enough to get my blood pumping.

Brought it home and as soon as my brother got out of work I went to his house and picked him up. I brought him back to my house and he drove my car back to his house. You know what, this was the first time that someone else was actually driving my car since the rebuild, other than having test drives after repairs. It was a really strange feeling.

While my brother was driving to his house I could see that he really wanted to get on it, but the slow movers always seemed to be in front of him. Then we were making a left turn onto a 45mph street and I thought here is his chance. But NOOOOOO, what was sitting at the corner....a cop.... I couldn't help but laugh. We made the left and as soon as the cop was out of sight I got beside him and egged him on to "get on it". He did and when we got to his house he still had a huge smile on his face. Now comes more waiting as he installs the mufflers and re does the seats. I have realized that I have so many parts that are barely used that we have changed, like the seat covers that are in it they may have been in the car for 3 years and are still in like new condition.

[flash]

Congrats on bringing it home .

[shadowgray396]

Always fun to drive them.

[chevymaher]

9 hours of masking today for the under hood jamming and the window tracks. I am tired. 16 miles of tape and plastic. And i still got a few more hours left. Have I mentioned I hate finding overspray?

[shadowgray396]

It will all be worth it in the end. Time for a beer and relax.

[Ms Grumpy]

It will all be worth it in the end. Time for a beer and relax.

I totally agree Ray. Every minute of thought and work that we put into our cars is so worth it. Especially when you get behind the wheel and it drives just the way you want it to, at least for 5 minutes. (Sorry couldn't resist) lol

[Hank70SS]

Pulled the intake manifold off. I know the gaskets are leaking and it was sucking oil. Ken's post about Baker's starting up in a few weeks got me thinking, it happens sometimes, better get it running right now. Don't want to tear into in the middle of the summer.

[carpoor]

Received a mint driver's side tail light housing for the 69' yesterday. Mine is slightly tweaked. Much to do today, more on that later...

[BillsCamino]

Swapped in a 3.31 posi 12 bolt rearend under the wagon today.
Heading to the driveshaft shop tomorrow morning to get a new one the correct length made up.
Some exhaust work, wire up the HEI, change the oil, and this thing should be ready to run.

[shadowgray396]

Bill sounds like you are getting close

[BillsCamino]

Very close Ray...should be running soon.

Strange thing...removed the valve covers which are chrome to replace them with paint ones which is correct for a non-SS Chevelle big block.
Heads are FRESH, aftermarket springs, studs, guide plates AND have full roller rockers. Head bolts are Manley.
Makes me wonder what cam is in there...

[flash]

Bill ,Im looking forward to seeing your upgrades at Peachstate saturday evening sometime ,got to work first half of the day.

[BillsCamino]

Dropped the driveshaft off @ 9:45am...got a phone call @ 12:15pm...DONE!!!
New tube, u-joints, new TH400 yoke, balanced. Reused the original joint end caps.
Pretty black paint job...now resides under the wagon.
Hopefully can get into the Muffler shop sometime tomorrow to install the new downpipes.
Waiting on FedEx to deliver a new alternator 6 groove pulley that's been in-route from Summit GA for three days.
Got delayed in that awful shooting...:(
Prime the engine, stab the distributor, and fire it up tomorrow AM hopefully.

[flash]

That FedEx shooting delayed my radiator too ,I hear it came in today though ,sad situation there .

[shadowgray396]

Makes you wonder what these people are thinking.

[BillsCamino]

Strange...my FedEx box was delivered at 9:45pm last night. Noticed it at the side door when I let the dog out this morning.
I had checked the tracking number late yesterday around dinner time...showed delayed due to "weather". :confused:

[flash]

Since the shooting all their tracking is messed up ,the bodyshop said their usual deliveries are much later than usual . You got the wagon ready to go yet ?

[BillsCamino]

You got the wagon ready to go yet ?

Well...yes and no...:mad:

Wagon ran for twenty minutes today...until a BRAND NEW fuel pump decided to cease doing it's intended thing.
Ran just long enough to warm up, top off fluids, set timing, and adjust carb.
Going out now to pick a replacement one up...of course, not in stock earlier today so had to wait for the afternoon parts delivery from the warehouse.
Strange that no one around here (AZ, O'Reilly, Advance) stocks a big block OEM type fuel pump.
Consequently, missed my afternoon Muffler Shop appointment. :(

So...no Chevelle Show WITH Chevelle for me although we'll be there.
Be sure to look me up John...$$ ;)

[flash]

Bill ,sorry to hear the wagon wont be there ,was looking forward to seeing the upgrades .

[carpoor]

Ray, I found this image online of a 72' W-code car without AC. The orange wire looks like the one in my engine bay - it appears to run to the heater box. (for the fan motor, I think?) Anyhow, I don't believe I need it, my car has AC. Not sure why they put that in my harness? It's an American Autowire harness IIRC. Now I am just down to the one black wire I can't figure out.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/Reference%20photos/72LS5SSb_zps5024ef8b.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bz2886/media/Reference%20photos/72LS5SSb_zps5024ef8b.jpg.html)

[shadowgray396]

You are correct.

[Hank70SS]

Put the intake manifold back on. Distributor and valve covers are on. Have to put on cap and wires, hook up alt and fill the rad.

May have found why I've had a problem getting the gaskets to seal. There is a metal tray that sits over the lifter valley. Three tabs on each side clip over bottom edge of head and stick up enough that 2 of the 3 are sandwiched between head and intake. Maybe keeping the intake from pulling down tight against gaskets. Trimmed them off so we'll see.

[carpoor]

I guess my harness is a multi fit? Because it also had the wiring to my AC box. Maybe when I redo this car in another 10-15 years, I will pull out the harness and remove the wires I do not need.

[Ms Grumpy]

flash did your UPS have a shooting ?

[shadowgray396]

Went to Cruise today and had this picture made for the garage.

[BillsCamino]

flash did your UPS have a shooting ?

FedEx distribution terminal, Kennesaw, GA...last Wed morning. About 6 miles from here.
6-7 shot, all survived thankfully & in various stages of recovery.
Shooter deceased (self inflicted).
Shotgun.

[SS Shaun]

installed one of the shoulder cowls today
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/shouldercowl_zps924a10fc.jpg

[Ken Hayes]

That's awesome Ray.....good job.

[shadowgray396]

New logo's were being put on the club cars today.

[Ken Hayes]

Looking good Ray. Hope everyone in the club likes em.

[shadowgray396]

Looking good Ray. Hope everyone in the club likes em.

They have gone over very well.

[BillsCamino]

IT RUNS!!!
Moved out of the shop and sitting on my driveway. I'll give it a bath later and on to the Muffler Shop in the AM.
Sorry for crappy cell phone pics...bright sunny day reflecting on chrome stuff...will post better later.

[shadowgray396]

Looking good. Time for some 3" exhaust?

[flash]

Congrats Bill ,looks good ,sorry we missed you yesterday . Cant wait to see the wagon.

[BillsCamino]

Thanks Ray.
Nope...stock iron exhaust manifolds, Gardner big block 2 1/2" down pipes, mating to existing Walker OEM replacement mufflers and side exit OEM tails...mufflers and tails I put on last year.
Wagon needs to be quiet...Grand kids ride in the 3rd seat. Plus this old man likes to drive long distances in this. Attended the OH show...among others...last year with it.

Next step is A/C...underdash unit to look like a Dealer installation.

[SS Shaun]

not pretty but the passenger side cowl is in and all i have to do is seam seal it prime it and paint it :)

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20140504_191130_121_zps5bea1ecd.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20140504_191143_105_zps5f2471bb.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_20140504_191155_481_zps56c01442.jpg

[shadowgray396]

One step closer.:banana:

[Ms Grumpy]

Front seats are done. I will be gone to South Carolina later this week and the exhaust should be done by the time I get back.

[shadowgray396]

Front seats are done. I will be gone to South Carolina later this week and the exhaust should be done by the time I get back.

Going to be like a new car. I just order all new seat foams for my car, hope it makes a difference.

[flash]

We will be in Greer ,South Carolina this weekend Ms Grumpy .

[carpoor]

Going to be like a new car. I just order all new seat foams for my car, hope it makes a difference.

Oh it will. I went from having plenty of room between my legs and the steering wheel when getting in and out... to wanting a tilt column. (And eventually installing one) Made me realize how broken down the old foams were.

[Ms Grumpy]

Oh it will. I went from having plenty of room between my legs and the steering wheel when getting in and out... to wanting a tilt column. (And eventually installing one) Made me realize how broken down the old foams were.

I never thought about that. hmmm. I know that I was happy that when I picked my car up out of storage that the seat belt was easier to put on because I have lost 50lbs since the beginning of the year. But now I have to wonder about the clearance like you said. I was told that the seats do make you sit up higher, besides the fact that I also replaced the bottom seat springs. I was considering a smaller stearing wheel down the road, maybe that will be sooner than later. We will see.

[Ms Grumpy]

We will be in Greer ,South Carolina this weekend Ms Grumpy .

I will be stuck in Belton, South Carolina late Friday and all day Saturday. I am taking my smoker and smoking Pulled Pork for 60-70 people and I think they might be a little upset with me if I backed out right now. From my understanding I will only be about 45 minutes from where you will be. You and Joan are more than welcome to come and eat with us. We are planning to leave from our hotel on Sunday morning to head back home. Are you guys planning on staying overnight til Sunday ?

[flash]

We will be staying overnight and leaving sometime sunday ,maybe we can meet up .

[Ms Grumpy]

That would be awesome. Why don't you call me, I will send a PM with my cell and David's cell. I am pretty sure I still have your #, or maybe Joans. I look forward to seeing you guys.

[flash]

I will call you when I can ,I got your numbers , I hope we can time a visit ,its been way toooooooooooo long .

[chevymaher]

I been doing siding building mom's house as I said. then I got to finish the tile. But tonught I just pulled up a chair and sat and dreamed staring at the new paint in the door jamb. Mom is killin me here.

[flash]

I went out to my shop tonight to get some CD'S out of my truck for some cruisin music for tomorrow when we head up to S Carolina but only looked at the Chevelle ,we are not taking it as it looks like stormy weather .

[Ms Grumpy]

Flash I look forward to hearing from you. Just been so busy here.

[carpoor]

Pulled the starter out yesterday, it's cooked. :( Dropped it off to be repaired. Will get it back Monday.

[SS Shaun]

Scored these today!! :)
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/rearseattop_zps18564f02.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/rearseatbottom_zps45ad08d1.jpg

[shadowgray396]

Scored these today!! :)
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/rearseattop_zps18564f02.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/rearseatbottom_zps45ad08d1.jpg
Nice score

[shadowgray396]

Chevelle sits in the garage with the rain. Not been home in awhile so it's just sitting. Did manage to catch a car show in Sequim Washington yesterday at lunch.

[SS Shaun]

Nice score

thanks and i just sold the other seats for what i paid for these seats!

[SS Shaun]

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/20140512_200315_zpsv5n8glfu.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/20140512_200307_zpscndjexlk.jpg

the right seats makes a big difference!! even my wife noticed it :)

[shadowgray396]

Look much better. Glad you found the correct seats. :banana:

[SS Shaun]

i got really lucky i meet him at a swap meet and sure enough he had them. He said it was sitting in the garage storage for over 20 years! all we did was put some VLR cleaner on it and boom they came out like that! getting so ready to drive it again!

[Ken Hayes]

Lookin a lot better.

[shadowgray396]

Got my wife to have a garage sale today and she got rid of all the furniture that we have been storing for here mother. I finally will be able to walk around the garage again when I get home. Will be nice to have my space back. Might even to be able to see the Chevelle again.

[flash]

Taking the truck to a parade and 2 cruise ins today ,its a little cool for the convertible with temps now in the mid 40's .

[Ms Grumpy]

I dreamed of my car today. I have been doing an Arts and Craft Show with my daughter Lauren since Friday and my car is sitting in my brothers garage. Every night when I get out of the show at 9pm it is raining so I have not been able to pick up my car. Keeping my fingers crossed for Sunday after 6pm when I get out of there.

[SS Shaun]

I have not touched it since i put the seats in. so depressed to much house work!! :( i will get back to it this week!!

[RBeckman]

Pulled the tank that was 3/4 full and took a gas bath getting it down. This is where not having it on the lift would have been better as I could have used the floor jack to move it around. This is what I get for doing this stuff by myself and not waiting for help.

[FlintTony]

Ric, why did you have to pull the tank?

[RBeckman]

Ric, why did you have to pull the tank?

Leaking at the seam when I started it this spring. I got a new tank, sending unit, straps and rubber fuel lines that I'm replacing. The tank was pretty beat up as well and it looks like it has not been touched since 1969.

[carpoor]

I washed my 72' yesterday. It hadn't been washed in who knows how long. :(

[BillsCamino]

Trying to work out a little carb issue (SMI Q-jet) on the wagon.
Might just swap on a Holley until I find the issue. Holleys are so much more inside my comfort zone!!

[flash]

I did nothing after work today ,feel like crap so I have been laying on the couch ,truck is back at bodyshop.

[Ms Grumpy]

Why is your truck back at the body shop flash ?

[SS Shaun]

i started mine up since i need some kind of motivation

[flash]

They are going to install my aluminum radiator and clutch fan to hopefully get my overheating problem fixed ,I was going to do it but Im a bit under the weather .They are also fixing some smaller issues like horn not working ,1 backup light not working .They were slow this week so I decided to let them have it for a few days .Everywhere I take the truck it draws a crowd ,I had one lady ask if it was for sale as she loved it and she isnt a car person.

[Ms Grumpy]

I hope you don't have any plans on selling it. David and I are looking to take the kids on a vacation down south to some of the historical sites. I told him if we do then we are definately going to go all the way down to Georgia and see your car collection. So you better keep it around for a long time.

[flash]

Its not for sale ,its a keeper ,it came home today and is running nice and cool with the air on high.

[chevymaher]

I about to go to work. But I did go down and just sit in her a few minutes and drink some coffee. Feel like a little kid sitting in Dad's car pretending to drive.

[shadowgray396]

Going home today, hope to get mine out over the weekend. Might even do a car show on Sunday.

[BillsCamino]

Finally got mine running well enough to drive around a little this afternoon!!
The SMI carb I've been dealing with is going out for repair. Replaced it for now with a Summit rebuilt Qjet I had ordered yesterday & was delivered this AM.
Took a gamble on buying it but it does work satisfactory.

[fleming23]

Finally got mine running well enough to drive around a little this afternoon!!
The SMI carb I've been dealing with is going out for repair. Replaced it for now with a Summit rebuilt Qjet I had ordered yesterday & was delivered this AM.
Took a gamble on buying it but it does work satisfactory.

If you pull the summit carb off and decide to sell it, hit me up. The ramp truck could use a new q-jet but as little as I use it I haven't been too motivated to work on it.

[BillsCamino]

If you pull the summit carb off and decide to sell it, hit me up. The ramp truck could use a new q-jet but as little as I use it I haven't been too motivated to work on it.

Will do Eric!! ;)
Bought this one...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-210210

[carpoor]

Try Ken @ everyday performance. I was VERY happy with the QJet he rebuilt for my Monte Carlo.

[RBeckman]

I've had SMI do the carb on the Chevelle and the Camaro and could not be happier with them....I love it that they got rid of the QJET bog. The Camaro does use more gas than before though.

[shadowgray396]

Finally home so I worked on the car trailer. Got chrome center caps and lug nuts for it today. New spare on it and now it ready to go for the season. Rain now so the Chevelle sits in the garage for now.

[Ms Grumpy]

I actually washed mine today. I think that it has been over 7 months since she had a bath, pretty bad huh ? lol I didn't do much else because I wanted to take her out and drive. Oh yeah and go to my first car show of the season. Great night out with my son Jacob.

[SS Shaun]

took off the rest of the driver side shoulder cowl
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/whatsleft_zps5c430e95.jpg

here is the opening
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/allopen_zps668311e3.jpg

and the test fit

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/testfit_zps3d69712a.jpg

[flash]

I still did nothing with the Chevelle ,been enjoying the truck too much ,maybe next weekend we will cruise the vert.

[shadowgray396]

Wife and I took the Chevelle out to the local burger place tonight. Her idea, I almost fell off the chair when she suggested it. She usually wants nothing to do with the Chevelle. :banana:

[shadowgray396]

took off the rest of the driver side shoulder cowl
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/whatsleft_zps5c430e95.jpg

here is the opening
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/allopen_zps668311e3.jpg

and the test fit

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/testfit_zps3d69712a.jpg

Looks like you are making progress there.

[SS Shaun]

Looks like you are making progress there.

i hope by the end of this week it will all be together and take the doors off fix the bushings and paint the door jams and where the handles go!

[Ken Hayes]

Today I got my front spoiler from UPS and had it on in 30 min. Only needed a ratchet, 7/16" & 1/2" sockets, 7/16" wrench, drill & 1/4" bit and 2 small clamps help. It helps to use ramps if you have them. (I do and didn't use them)

Check it out here http://www.spoilersbyrandy.com/Pages/default.aspx

[shadowgray396]

I've seen the spoilers on more and more cars lately. I'm still on the fence if I like them on the Chevelle's. Looks good on your car.

[carpoor]

I've seen the spoilers on more and more cars lately. I'm still on the fence if I like them on the Chevelle's. Looks good on your car.

Same here, not a fan. But, if we all liked the same thing - that would be boring!

[Ken Hayes]

This spoiler is satin black (so it doesn't look bad at all), not a monster of a thing and it does work. It directs air from under the bumper to directly into your radiator. I don't have any overheating problems what so ever, so this is more for looks.

[flash]

I like the way it looks and Randy is a very nice guy ,met him one year at Chevellabration .He also converts GM bullet mirrors to fit Chevelles .

[Ms Grumpy]

Looks good on your car Ken. I am still on the fence wether I like them too.

[SS Shaun]

went to a car show today and sat in my buddy's 70 chevelle man i love that car

[Ken Hayes]

Hey John, take a look at my mirrors. (on my spoiler pic) $29.00 a pair from Summit. Mirror glass is 1" wider and 3/4" taller than stock ones.

[flash]

Are those chrome ,hard to tell ? We wanted ours painted to match the car and Randy fixed us up but I need some decent ones for my El Camino someday.

If the stormy weather ever leaves I will get our toys out ,been stormy just about every day the last couple weeks .Storming here now .

[shadowgray396]

Well at least the car trailer got used today. I'm still in the Seatlle area until next thursday. Son had a good time with it today, the dunes were calling.

[Ken Hayes]

Yeah John they are chrome. The head is plastic but the base is metal. For the price they're great.

[BillsCamino]

I'm still in the Seattle area until next Thursday.

Ray,
Heading for Seattle on Saturday...boarding Princess Alaska cruise Sunday afternoon.

Thinking about dragging out the wagon, giving it a badly needed bath, and heading over to a local cruise this afternoon.

[shadowgray396]

I will be in Oregon. Shoot was hoping might still be the area. Most likely will be at our beach house that weekend.

[flash]

We took the truck out to gas it up and run some errands ,was going to take the vert out afterwards but its looking very stormy again .

[Ms Grumpy]

Ray my husband used to have a 72 Jeep Commando that he lifted and he would have a blast at the dunes. It was funny cause people were not sure what it actually was.

[Ms Grumpy]

My car has sat in the garage all thru this beautiful weekend. I had a wedding cake to do Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning. Then I had to work on my garden for the rest of the day Saturday and most of the day today. I don't think that I could shift the dang thing into drive my arms are so tired. :(

[BillsCamino]

Beautiful weather this afternoon. Comfortable temps and a breeze.
Spent it hanging out with friends at a local fund raising car show. Even got a little sunburn.
The wagon is running great...lots of positive comments today. :)

[Ken Hayes]

Went to the Pier 500 Metrocruisers show today. Sun was a killer with 84* temp....glad I took the popup to sit under.