The build will finally be starting - 71 chevelle

[BobKnake]

So my 71 has been sitting in my garage for well over a year now... I've had a few stumbling blocks that have hit me up side the head and side-lined my project. So it's just sat.

Well, I'm about to start.
The rental property is now done. The bathroom project here at the house will be complete by the end of the this week, as well the deck expansion.


Well as long as it's taken to get the ball rolling... my project has taken many turns (in my head and on paper) SS clone, Malibu, SS clone, Malibu...
The FINAL decision has been made, I'll be making an Big Block SS Clone.
It will most likely be running the 396/402 that I already have, and I'll be running an automatic. (There is a slight possibility that I may be going to 454/auto, the guy I bought my Chevelle from had one and at the time, wanted to sell it with the car, it came down to $$$. After a couple of bench racing sessions with him, he's mentioned that it's still for sale, and that he may be interested in a trade for the 396/4speed that I have).
Since I have it already, I'll be using my cowl induction hood.
The color is going to be shadow gray (yes, a 70 color) 90% sure, or possibly Nevada Silver.... Love them both
Black interior, looking for buckets to replace the bench. Console and SS dash.
Black SS stripes.

As far as rims.... ????
Presently I'm thinking the stock SS 15" rims for 71. Or possibly a set of aftermarket. Too early to tell.

The Goal, have it done by my 50th b-day - 3 years from next Saturday. So that means... August 8th 2018.

My best friend from high school and I just recently rekindled our friendship. He's offered to give me assistance when I need it. I'll take that...
We grew apart shortly after HS, but in HS we did everything together. We were always working on our cars and cruising chicks.
Well, the days of cruising for chicks is over, but we can still work on the cars.

Fingers Crossed