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Old 01-07-2010, 04:19 PM
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Default Whooooo hooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

The 1970 Elco 4six3 CI BBC chevy is alive and running beautifully!!!!!!!!! 8 years in the making!!!



My six is broken. lol
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Old 01-07-2010, 04:30 PM
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I've never owned a car 8 years,let alone working on it that long. You must be very patient elcoman. Congrats.
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Old 01-07-2010, 04:41 PM
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About 8 years ago some B&*#@ crashed into my Elco while it was parked. I had the elco from 91 until '02. I had installed my first motor built by me. It was the first BBC I had ever put in it. I got to drive it less than 2 months before it was totaled.
I found this one at a gas station/garage. I bought it for $500. It had a crappy 305/7000r4 combo. It had wood screws holding things together. I was too hard headed to drive it like that after driving my other Elco with a BBC. So I rebuilt the suspension and motor. I swapped my old disc brakes on this one.

This one does have a 12 bolt, so I got something in the deal, but I want my 8 years back.


Thanks Gary!

I have little patience, the guy that did my driveshaft hates me. He was a jerk anyway. The driveshaft does look pretty.

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Old 01-07-2010, 05:24 PM
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Congrats! elcoman. I know your face looks like this
Now get out that and repave that road in front of your house.
Mine sat for many years also. I drove it with a step stool in it after getting everything done except the interior. LOL
Gary, Wow, you've never owned a car more than 8 years?
Newby to muscle cars? just started liking them? or get bored and have to have something new every few year?
Oh, you also make a great "official chevelleforum greeter". No doubt. No one can fill your shoes.
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Old 01-07-2010, 05:40 PM
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I got to register and insure the Elco first.
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Old 01-07-2010, 05:48 PM
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Congratulations, Jay! Nothing like hearing those ponies come to life for the first time!

Oh. And....

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Old 01-07-2010, 05:59 PM
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Congrats! elcoman. I know your face looks like this
Now get out that and repave that road in front of your house.
Mine sat for many years also. I drove it with a step stool in it after getting everything done except the interior. LOL
Gary, Wow, you've never owned a car more than 8 years?
Newby to muscle cars? just started liking them? or get bored and have to have something new every few year?
Oh, you also make a great "official chevelleforum greeter". No doubt. No one can fill your shoes.
Not new to muscle cars. I just tire of them plus being in the business helps.Wish I had all the money I spent over the years. My SS is the longest I've ever owned a car,2 years 3 months and planning on keeping it!
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Old 01-07-2010, 06:10 PM
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Congratulations, Jay! Nothing like hearing those ponies come to life for the first time!

Oh. And....

She is an ugly gray primer that only a car guy can love. I am going to try and post a video tomorrow.
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Old 01-07-2010, 06:34 PM
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I can't wait!!!!!
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Old 01-07-2010, 06:35 PM
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That's great, I can't imagine waiting 8 years, I have no patience.

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She is an ugly gray primer that only a car guy can love. I am going to try and post a video tomorrow.
Pretty sure everyone here is a car guy, post away.
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