Update on my 72
 

Grumpy just talked to my brother and.....drum roll please.......

they started the motor today.

This may not seem like a big deal to some. But I am so geeked. If has been a year since I heard the motor running.

But with the good, comes the bad. Of course hind sight is 20/20. We should have bought some parts way back when we could afford to, and now we are kicking ourself in the behind for not doing it. We will figure it out.

We are moving forward, and the car is looking good.

Nancy

I know, I know. The last pics were not the best, that's why we didn't post them. You have to realize it is almost an hour drive each way, from my house to where the car is. I would be there almost every other day if it were closer.

It's always nice to here the motor come back to life. It give you the feeling that you are almost done. It's been over four years since I heard my motor roar. I agree we are all sitting on the edge of our chairs wating for those pictures.
Ray

It's take one step forward, two steps back. I used to look forward to texts from my brother. But now I flinch, cause I know it's one more thing that is gonna set us back. Had to order a part that won't be in for 3 days, which probably means early next week.

I know that he wants this done as much as I do. I know the day will come, we all just wish it was sooner than later.

Nancy

My restoration project has been one step forward and 3 steps backward. I know the feeling all to well. You will make it through it and it all will be a distance memory. You will have a car that you will be proud of.
Ray

Nancy, I can't remember if I've ever seen anything on this engine. Is it the sbc that grumpy posted a while back...400 some horses?

Yup, its the sbc i posted on. Once the cars together I am hoping to get in on the dyno. :)

Congratulations Nancy!!

Thanks guys. I got another text from my brother this evening. Except this one was telling me that Detroit Dragway is having a reunion at Milan Dragway May 23rd. Now I started drag racing at Detroit Dragway and they are going to have some of the old track people out there.

My brother also asked me if I wanted to take the Chevelle out there. I said yes !! I also had told him at the beginning of the build that when the car was done that I would let him take the car to the track. He was thrilled. I know many people may not agree with me. But this is my brother and they don't know how much I trust him. And I know that he would love to do this, especially with all of the time and effort he has put into it.

So..I know I will get some ney sayers..but this is me.

Nancy

I'm sure if he break it,he will fix it.:)

yep..he already knows that.

I am just looking forward to seeing what the car can do. You bet we will take a crapload of pics.

So I am getting so very excited. I could have my Chevelle this weekend.

But at the same time I wonder if my expectations are going to be squashed. It is so hard when you have waited so long for something and when you finally get it, for some reason it is just not what you expected. Am I wrong to think that way?
But on the other hand, I know that I am going to be so excited.

It is so hard, when it is so close.

You're going to love it and you know it. Sunday is supposed to be nice, hope you have it by then so you can go for a cruise.

Where are the pictures ?

Where are the PICTURES ?

Here are some, but you can find more in my profile. Just click on my name and it will take you to my Chevelle page and look for more pics.

The car is back at the shop fixing some issues I had, so I am still waiting on it. Have been driving Grumpy's Jeep lately.

When do we all get to take it for a spin?

Are you going to bring it to the Ohio show ?

I want to bring it to the Ohio show, but I have to look into a few things going on first. I just want to have it in my garage. I am pretty sure that my brother wants it out of his garage too. I am dying here !!

Its worth waiting for.

Pictures of the motor next :)

I don't have a lot of pics of the motor but here is one

http://www.chevelleforum.net/picture...&pictureid=188

That sure looks nice. Ms Grumpy ,when should I come up there for a test drive ?

Thats looking pretty GOOD

Heck I would like to know when I can test drive it...lol..

Soon....very soon....hopefully!