Chevelle tear down + rebuild!! [Archive]

tatoodkelt

11-09-2007, 12:11 PM

Now that both insurance companies have looked at it I can finally start the rebuild! For those that dont know the story, look at the thread about it:

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/image-gallery/snapshots-videos/286815-some-guy-decided-redesign-my-front-end.html

Muddychevy98 ( Ken ) came over yesterday after work, we inhaled a pizza and got to work!! Got alot done in a couple of hours. Took a couple of pics before we started.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2801.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2802.jpg

I'm taking pictures at each stage ( so I can remember how it goes back together :crazy: )

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2803.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2804.jpg
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http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2806.jpg

My wife got a hold of the camera when we werent looking. Ken's on the left and that's my mug on the right.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2807.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2808.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2809.jpg

You can really see the bend of the frame in this one. When we get the radiator out I'll be able to get better pics.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2810.jpg

The friggin fender put up a heck of a fight. There is one bolt at the back corner by the windhield that you need the door open to get to. Couldnt open the door cuz the fender was bent. :whatever: Had to bend the fender way up to clear it.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2813.jpg

So here's where we left it last night. Thanks for helping Ken!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2811.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2812.jpg

FordeatinZ71

11-09-2007, 12:37 PM

ouch! that's a nasty lookin front end. :(

good luck with the rebuild...can't wait to see it finished!

1996Silverado

11-09-2007, 12:41 PM

I'm sure it's been asked already.

But is this a real SS?

Good luck on the rebuild.

tatoodkelt

11-09-2007, 12:51 PM

I'm sure it's been asked already.

But is this a real SS?

Good luck on the rebuild.

Thanks, no it's not a real SS. The guy I bought it from had started the cloning process. He had swapped the buckets and floor console in and the cowl hood. When I'm done it wont be a clone any more. I'll have a real SS at some point not a faker. It will still have the buckets and definitely a cowl hood but more like being customized like we do to our trucks than being a clone. Gonna put the Malibu emblems back on it too.

Joe

11-09-2007, 12:55 PM

Memories...

Koots

11-09-2007, 01:02 PM

My wife got a hold of the camera when we werent looking. Ken's on the left and that's my mug on the right.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2807.jpg
Looks like the wife caught you in the middle of some kind of satanic ritual :lol:

Ken is still in his trance and you are shocked that the wife came in :D

tatoodkelt

11-09-2007, 01:09 PM

Looks like the wife caught you in the middle of some kind of satanic ritual :lol:

Ken is still in his trance and you are shocked that the wife came in :D

Ritual pfff, dont be absurd :looking:

:lol:

javi05

11-09-2007, 01:12 PM

dang what did you hit? and how you gonna fix that frame? nice car by the way...have fun...and good luck...

RnuovZ71

11-09-2007, 01:21 PM

How badly is that frame bent??? It doesnt look too bad in the pics.

CamaroGuy87132

11-09-2007, 01:24 PM

Keep up the hard work man. I'd save that fender as a memory of what you had to go through to get it back up and running :D

Can't wait to see it finished. I wish I lived closer I would love to stop by and help out

tatoodkelt

11-09-2007, 01:24 PM

dang what did you hit? and how you gonna fix that frame? nice car by the way...have fun...and good luck...

Here's the story:

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/image-gallery/snapshots-videos/286815-some-guy-decided-redesign-my-front-end.html

muddychevy98

11-09-2007, 02:16 PM

How badly is that frame bent??? It doesnt look too bad in the pics.

That pic doesn't do that part of the frame any justice!! it's pretty bad.

The friggin fender put up a heck of a fight. There is one bolt at the back corner by the windhield that you need the door open to get to. Couldnt open the door cuz the fender was bent. Had to bend the fender way up to clear it.

And that fender took a good 30 mins to just get to the bolt to start getting it off, it defintely was a bish to get off. Took a lot of tuggin' and pullin'. But it was defintely worth all the work, Thanks again Jason for everything can't wait to come over and get my hands dirty again.

Crummy

11-09-2007, 02:16 PM

Thanks, no it's not a real SS. The guy I bought it from had started the cloning process. He had swapped the buckets and floor console in and the cowl hood. When I'm done it wont be a clone any more. I'll have a real SS at some point not a faker. It will still have the buckets and definitely a cowl hood but more like being customized like we do to our trucks than being a clone. Gonna put the Malibu emblems back on it too.Always liked the Malibu's. Better than the SS's in some ways.

tatoodkelt

11-09-2007, 02:34 PM

Always liked the Malibu's. Better than the SS's in some ways.

Yeah, my first three were Malibu's. I like the SS look but I'd rather it be a real one. Going to change alot with the rebuild. Not giving away too much yet but it definitely wont have the SS badges and stripes.

muddychevy98

11-09-2007, 02:39 PM

Yeah, my first three were Malibu's. I like the SS look but I'd rather it be a real one. Going to change alot with the rebuild. Not giving away too much yet but it definitely wont have the SS badges and stripes.

I know what some of it is, BUT I'LL NEVER TELL!!!!!:rocking:

StuckInTime

11-09-2007, 02:40 PM

Seeing those pics makes me wanna cry - and it's not my car. I love Chevelles, and I've had three '69 Chevelles. The 69's are my preference, but any Chevelle from '66 - '72 is good in my book. None of mine were quite as clean as your's was (don't you hate that word 'was'), but they are still one of my favorite cars. Hope the rebuild goes well.
-TK

LOWZ71

11-09-2007, 02:43 PM

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RnuovZ71

11-09-2007, 03:27 PM

That pic doesn't do that part of the frame any justice!! it's pretty bad.

So yall going to straighten the frame. Or are you going to get a new frame?

gooberchevy

11-09-2007, 04:00 PM

Still makes me sick to my stomach seeing those pics...My dad has a 70 Nova, and if that thing got hit, I think I'd bury myself with it!

tatoodkelt

11-09-2007, 08:35 PM

So yall going to straighten the frame. Or are you going to get a new frame?

Dont know yet. I talked to a guy that used to own a body shop and he was telling me that if the damage was in front of the cross member it could probably be fixed if from there back was good. After I get all of the front end stuff off I'm going to take it to a few shops and see what they say. I have a few leads on a new frame in case I need to do that.

tatoodkelt

11-09-2007, 08:37 PM

Can't wait to see it finished. I wish I lived closer I would love to stop by and help out

Thanks man, maybe I need to have the Mid Atlantic meet at my house so every one can pitch in. :lol:

92 sierra slx

11-09-2007, 08:43 PM

man nice malibu or "chevelle" it is what it is id love to have one always wanted a 71 ss 454 4speed real bad someday but no time soon good luck on the rebuild

orangechevy04

11-09-2007, 10:18 PM

my dream is a 1970 ls6 454 so it really bothered me to see the thread about the wreck but good luck on the rebuild and keep pic coming

Underpowered

11-09-2007, 10:40 PM

my dream is a 1970 ls6 454 so it really bothered me to see the thread about the wreck but good luck on the rebuild and keep pic coming

we had the heart and soul to that car. my brother bought a 1968 K20 that had an LS6 454 out of a '70 chevelle in it. great running truck, but i would have loved to have a chevelle to drop it in.

tatoodkelt

11-10-2007, 07:22 AM

Thanks guys. A ls6 would be very nice, but the prices on those are through the roof. I looked at a couple of big block cars when I was trying to decide to rebuild or buy another but I drive mine every day that it's not rain or snow and they are not very gas friendly. ( especially not the way I would drive it :burn: ) My favorite year Chevelle is a 67 SS so my plan is to have one of those down the road.

ScoJack

11-10-2007, 07:43 AM

tatoodkelt

11-10-2007, 08:21 AM

If you think LS6 Chevelles are expensive, look at the GSX Stage 1 Buicks. Those are going throught the roof. Anyway, good luck with the ressurection, hope everything works out great for ya.

Im there if there is a Mid Atlantic meet. :fsc:

Yeah they made less GSX's so they are rarer. While I was looking I found a frame off restoration, low miles, all option etc. 70 ls6 convertable SS Chevelle for $200K!!

I came across a 71 Baldwin Motion SS car also that had about 30,000 original miles and the glove box lid signed by Rosen, the guy that ran the dealership way back when. It was listed for $250K!!

The performance dealer cars like the COPO's or Badlwin, Yenko, Nickey, Berger for Chevy, Mr. Norms for Dodge and Tasca for Ford are all rediculously priced now.

orangechevy04

11-10-2007, 09:26 AM

i know they are expensive so i want to buy a malibu or something and fix it up. i have thought long and hard about it and i just want to buy one cheap and make it the perfect car.

White_Stealth

11-10-2007, 09:53 AM

i know they are expensive so i want to buy a malibu or something and fix it up. i have thought long and hard about it and i just want to buy one cheap and make it the perfect car.

I guess a 77' vette isn't good enough for you? then when we are done with it, you can give it to me for all my hard work and effort.

tatoodkelt,

can't wait to see the finished product. It will soon be badass status once again.

GMC Sierra

11-10-2007, 12:37 PM

can't wait to see it fixed up

camo99Z

11-10-2007, 03:55 PM

Thanks man, maybe I need to have the Mid Atlantic meet at my house so every one can pitch in. :lol:

:lol: :lol: My buddy around here tries to pull that all the time. You gotta be creative like him tho. He will be like yeah I am havin a party tomorrow afternoon. Il buy the beer. You just show up.....oh and bring your tools lol

orangechevy04

11-10-2007, 04:04 PM

not saying that my vette isnt good enough but i cant compare that to a chevelle. the vette is a bunch of childhood memories but the chevelle will be a full blown show car only.

gooberchevy

11-10-2007, 04:57 PM

The performance dealer cars like the COPO's or Badlwin, Yenko, Nickey, Berger for Chevy, Mr. Norms for Dodge and Tasca for Ford are all rediculously priced now.

My dad's is a Yenko. Supposedly only 1 of 2 original Citus Green ones left!

tatoodkelt

11-10-2007, 08:37 PM

My dad's is a Yenko. Supposedly only 1 of 2 original Citus Green ones left!

I definitely need pics!!!

tatoodkelt

11-10-2007, 08:48 PM

Got alot more done today. 94Yukon ( Dan ) came over and helped out. I think he was just there cuz he heard Ken got free food.

:lol: Thanks for helping out bro!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2819.jpg

You can really see the frame damage now.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2820.jpg

Looks like it's got a little bend behind the cross member as well.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2822.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2824.jpg

The other side is definitely a little bent as well.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2826.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2827.jpg
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http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2836.jpg

You can really see here how much the other side is bent.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2837.jpg

So here's where I leave it today.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2838.jpg

FordeatinZ71

11-10-2007, 08:50 PM

ouch, that frame is as crooked as a politician...good GOD

Koots

11-10-2007, 10:16 PM

Yeah, my first three were Malibu's. I like the SS look but I'd rather it be a real one. Going to change alot with the rebuild. Not giving away too much yet but it definitely wont have the SS badges and stripes.

Are you gonna give up on the quasar blue? it is a sweet color, but everything looks better black :rocking:

FordeatinZ71

11-10-2007, 10:24 PM

i dunno man, black is beautiful, but that quasar blue IS something different...and that looks d@mn good!

Koots

11-10-2007, 10:29 PM

The medium quasar blue from the Gran sport Corvettes (C4, i believe) is one of my favorite colors. Either direction you take, it will be beautiful. Based on your vehicles, i have faith it will be one of the greats :D

96extcab

11-11-2007, 12:05 AM

If I were a few states closer I'd definitely come spend some time helpin out man. Can't wait for the end! :cheer:

bizzybone485

11-11-2007, 01:09 AM

good to hear that your getting it all back together. Thats a shame that such a beautiful car got destroyed. You think youll have problems getting it all straightened out or do you think itll go together fine? Seems like your gonna have to do some serious work on that frame. Other than that everything else seems doable. Good luck with everything.

72 chevelle

11-11-2007, 02:40 AM

Thanks guys. A ls6 would be very nice, but the prices on those are through the roof.

The things I would do for an Ls6 and a 4 speed...

But it looks to be coming along nicely. If I was closer I would be over there lol. If I could I would be working on mine right now. But, the garage is a temporary paint booth right now, and it's too damn cold to work outside.

muddychevy98

11-11-2007, 05:36 AM

nice man looks like you got a lot done yesterday! The wife help at all? Sorry again that i couldn't make out in time to help.

opsbear7

11-11-2007, 08:20 AM

Glad to see that you r gettin back to work! Keep us updated

94Yukon

11-11-2007, 11:16 AM

Got alot more done today. 94Yukon ( Dan ) came over and helped out. I think he was just there cuz he heard Ken got free food.

You guessed it:lol:
Like I said man, just let me know whenever you could use some more help.

KickAss89chev

11-11-2007, 11:27 AM

fine, I'll come help, lol

tatoodkelt

11-11-2007, 06:40 PM

fine, I'll come help, lol

:lol: Dude if you come all the way here for that I'll definitely feed ya!

FordeatinZ71

11-11-2007, 07:23 PM

haha, that would be quite the long haul...

tatoodkelt

11-12-2007, 06:56 AM

But it looks to be coming along nicely. If I was closer I would be over there lol.

You may have worked on this one before. I actually bought it in Ohio, a small town on the Indiana border. Drove out there after work on a Friday, left about midnight, got there in the morning loaded it up and drove back. It was a long weekend.

Offroadr

11-12-2007, 12:18 PM

Yeah they made less GSX's so they are rarer. While I was looking I found a frame off restoration, low miles, all option etc. 70 ls6 convertable SS Chevelle for $200K!!

I have a buddy that bought an original LS-6 for $3500 back in the mid 80s :). It has sat since then awaiting restoration. Pretty nice savings account right there :)

I have a '66 300 Deluxe with 48k thats all original except the drive train. Its got a healthy 427 now :)

tatoodkelt

11-12-2007, 12:25 PM

I have a buddy that bought an original LS-6 for $3500 back in the mid 80s :). It has sat since then awaiting restoration. Pretty nice savings account right there :)

I have a '66 300 Deluxe with 48k thats all original except the drive train. Its got a healthy 427 now :)

Nice. Any pics of the 66?

Also there is a site you might have already seen for Chevelle's : www.chevelles.com I have the same user name there.

72 chevelle

11-12-2007, 02:13 PM

You may have worked on this one before. I actually bought it in Ohio, a small town on the Indiana border. Drove out there after work on a Friday, left about midnight, got there in the morning loaded it up and drove back. It was a long weekend.

Really? By any chance do you remember the name of the Town?

tatoodkelt

11-12-2007, 02:16 PM

Really? By any chance do you remember the name of the Town?

Yup, it was Celina.

J45p3r

11-12-2007, 02:44 PM

It hurts to look at those pics. Such a beautiful car, best of luck getting 'er back on the road.

tatoodkelt

11-16-2007, 08:31 AM

Quick update.

I sent the pictures of the frame to my insurance people and they want to come back out so that they can see it now that all of the sheet metal is out of the way and get a better idea as to the extent of the damage. The adjuster is coming out on Monday. Bad part about that is I was going to pull the drivetrain tomorrow but I think I'll leave it so that they can see how much the frame has shifted. Especially since they thought the only frame damage was on the passenger side. I'll let you guys know what happens

Crummy

11-16-2007, 09:43 AM

Quick update.

Bad part about that is I was going to pull the drivetrain tomorrow but I think I'll leave it so that they can see how much the frame has shifted. Especially since they thought the only frame damage was on the passenger side.And how did you explain to your wife what all that beating on the car was with a sledge hammer?

44gmcnewf

11-16-2007, 09:54 AM

Is that the factory lemans blue paint? Thats the colour my nieghbour is painting my neighbour is paint his 69ss. Looks worse then what i expected. That realy sucks. Another question how did you get the insurance company to let you work on the car ? All the company's around here wont let you touch the car unless you buy it back fomr the company.

tatoodkelt

11-16-2007, 10:18 AM

And how did you explain to your wife what all that beating on the car was with a sledge hammer?

No hammers involved. I let Ken have the really bad stuff!

:lol:

Actually the day we started he had been to the gym and done a pretty good arm work out so when we were fighting the bumper bolts that have had 37 years to get comfortable he was hurtin.

Is that the factory lemans blue paint?

It is actually a Corvette color, 96 Quasar Blue.

Another question how did you get the insurance company to let you work on the car ? All the company's around here wont let you touch the car unless you buy it back fomr the company.

I can work on it because it's mine. :cool: My insurance company is still working the under insured motorist claim to see if the amount I got from the other guys company is enough to fix it or get a comparable replacement. They havent said that's it's totaled so I havent had to buy it back.

tatoodkelt

11-16-2007, 01:03 PM

Just ordered a set of ceramic Doug Thorley Tri-Y headers!

muddychevy98

11-16-2007, 02:14 PM

No hammers involved. I let Ken have the really bad stuff!

glad you think thats funny, i will let you have it next time!! just kidding man just glad i could help you work on the car, but glad to here you startin to get stuff already.

94Yukon

11-17-2007, 06:33 AM

That sucks that you have to stop again.

FordeatinZ71

11-17-2007, 02:45 PM

good to hear of continued progress man. it sucks that you are getting held up by the insurance company again but i'm sure it's for the best

tatoodkelt

11-17-2007, 04:51 PM

Yeah, hey didnt tell me not to, but I want them to see how off it is with the motor there. Oh well. Over the weekend I'll probably go ahead and take out the driveshaft, the trans crossmember bolts and the motor mount bolts so it's ready to go after they look at it.

tatoodkelt

11-21-2007, 06:35 AM

Update: Here's where I left it the other day.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2838.jpg

Dan and Ken came over last night and we pulled the motor. Threw on some crappy valve covers to take any abuse from the chain.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2864.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2866.jpg
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http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2867.jpg

Here's where we left it. I'll probably get the trans out tonight.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2868.jpg

Crummy

11-21-2007, 06:39 AM

Whoohooo, keep rippin' and tearin'.

Koots

11-21-2007, 07:11 AM

at least the wheels aren't bent up :rocking:

It must feel good to be making progress. so keep up the good work.

tatoodkelt

11-21-2007, 08:24 AM

at least the wheels aren't bent up :rocking:

Yeah, I would've been pretty ticked if they had gotten messed up since I put em on about two weeks before.

stepsidebowtie

11-21-2007, 12:16 PM

Nice to see the progress going well

stepsidebowtie

11-21-2007, 12:18 PM

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/DSCN2838.jpg

use #2 for a washing machine pan.

muddychevy98

11-21-2007, 01:07 PM

if you need any help just call me, i ain't got anything to anyhow! but i got your message early and i def think it will do the job

tatoodkelt

11-21-2007, 02:09 PM

if you need any help just call me, i ain't got anything to anyhow! but i got your message early and i def think it will do the job

Thanks man. I'll probably only work on it long enough to drop the trans and that wont take much time. If I'm going to do more I'll let you know.

72 chevelle

11-21-2007, 08:20 PM

Awesome man, great to see that you are going to get it back on the road. Mines sitting at my uncles house, waiting for me to get money for floors.

FordeatinZ71

11-22-2007, 10:22 AM

those are 78-82 Corvette wheels right? nice progress man, can't wait to see this thing done!

tatoodkelt

11-22-2007, 12:08 PM

those are 78-82 Corvette wheels right? nice progress man, can't wait to see this thing done!

Thanks. You are right on the wheels. About 10 years ago I was at my uncle's house geting some welding done and he had the wheels off of his 82 Vette. So for the heck of it I put them on one side of the 70 I had at the time.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/chevelles/first70.jpg

I thought it looked pretty cool and it kinda stuck in my head. For a new set from some of the Corvette suppliers they are about $1300. Never had that kind of cash back then. Back around July I came across a set on craigslist and picked them up for $125! Bought some new center caps and repainted the black area's and finally got em on the current 70 about three weeks before the wreck.

FordeatinZ71

11-23-2007, 01:17 AM

wow, good score on the wheels, they really do look good on the Malibus/Chevelles

tatoodkelt

11-23-2007, 03:50 PM

wow, good score on the wheels, they really do look good on the Malibus/Chevelles

Yeah, I really like the look. Plus I've never seen them on anything except those year Vette's so it's pretty unique.

tatoodkelt

11-27-2007, 08:02 AM

The new headers were sitting at my door when I got home last night! I was going to unbox them and start playing with them but it was about 12:15 so I'll check 'em out when I get home from work today.

94Yukon

11-27-2007, 04:40 PM

Sweet:rocking:

tatoodkelt

11-28-2007, 07:59 AM

Here's what was at the door when I got home Monday night.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN2876.jpg

Ceramic coated Doug Thorley Tri-Y's. :rocking:

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN2878.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN2877.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN2879.jpg

Crummy

11-28-2007, 01:59 PM

Now get to work on that engine!

tatoodkelt

11-28-2007, 02:06 PM

Now get to work on that engine!

lol, next is actually pulling the trans since I didnt get to it over the holiday weekend. Then it's off to a frame shop to get a pro's opinion.

stepsidebowtie

11-28-2007, 03:24 PM

nice!!

muddychevy98

11-28-2007, 03:31 PM

glad to hear that you got them already!!! so you make the decision as to want poison your going with yet??? Let me know if you need help with anything, you know i got nothing better to do any night.

tatoodkelt

11-30-2007, 01:18 PM

Just ordered my new radiator setup. Very nice indeed. I'll post pics when I get it.

Also meetin with a guy tomorrow that has some parts left over from restoring his TWO 1970 Chevelle's. One's a convertable and the other is a real LS6 SS car. I'm definitely taking my camera.

Crummy

11-30-2007, 01:22 PM

lol, next is actually pulling the trans since I didnt get to it over the holiday weekend. Then it's off to a frame shop to get a pro's opinion.350TH? Just curious.

tatoodkelt

11-30-2007, 01:45 PM

350TH? Just curious.

You got it. It's been pretty beefed up, but I'd really like to find a built 700R4 to get the extra gear for the highway.

tatoodkelt

12-03-2007, 11:17 AM

So Saturday I go to meet up with a guy who has some Chevelle parts. I knew he had good taste when I got there and saw this in the driveway:

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN2895.jpg

I think he said it was a 96 with a big block.

He got even cooler when I got into the garage:

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN2893.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN2894.jpg

1970 Chevelle SS LS6 454 :rocking: He also has a 1970 Chevelle convertable black with white stripes/top that's in the same condition as this coupe. Amazing cars. Very nice guy. Turns out he's on the Chevelle forum that I'm on too.

Picked up an a like new radiator core support with the brackets that mount to the frame and grille, bumper brackets, bumper fog light assemblies, hood latch/release mechanism. He even threw in a pair of fender extension/head light housings that he didnt need any more. Got it all for $200!!I'll get some pics of the stuff later.

LOWZ71

12-03-2007, 11:29 AM

Wow that guy hooked you up!

gooberchevy

12-03-2007, 12:01 PM

I just wiped the drool off my face...love these cars!

stepsidebowtie

12-03-2007, 12:02 PM

Jason, You have got to be one the biggest deal finding SOB's on the planet.....That or you are just REALLY lucky. I have yet to draw a concrete conclusion on this.

94Yukon

12-03-2007, 05:38 PM

Jason, You have got to be one the biggest deal finding SOB's on the planet.....That or you are just REALLY lucky.

Exactly

72 chevelle

12-03-2007, 11:44 PM

God....that ls6 is fuggin beautiful.

BigBlack03

12-04-2007, 12:09 AM

:word:

That is my dream car right there.

tatoodkelt

12-04-2007, 10:33 AM

Jason, You have got to be one the biggest deal finding SOB's on the planet.....That or you are just REALLY lucky. I have yet to draw a concrete conclusion on this.

:lol:

What can I say? :dunno: :aniteef:

FordeatinZ71

12-04-2007, 08:00 PM

aww man, you have some AWESOME luck! well, finding deals that is...stayin out of car wrecks...ehh, not so much :lol:

tatoodkelt

12-05-2007, 07:15 AM

aww man, you have some AWESOME luck! well, finding deals that is...stayin out of car wrecks...ehh, not so much :lol:

I was thinkng that too. If you think about it though, I made it to 32 before I had an accident in one of my vehicles. Not bad. I know alot of guys that didnt make it past high school.

I just happened to have two this year. :lol:

Joe87monteSS

12-05-2007, 12:57 PM

I'm not sure if this has been posted before, but whats the specs on the engine? What cam are you running with the Vortecs?

Please let me know if you decide to upgrade the plug wire looms. I need something like those, just not new so I can powdercoat them.

Thats a nice car, and I'd look for a new frame. Chances are that its twisted throughout the whole car.

Good luck. If I were closer, I'd be wrenching on it too.

tatoodkelt

12-05-2007, 01:21 PM

I'm not sure if this has been posted before, but whats the specs on the engine? What cam are you running with the Vortecs?

If you mean the engine that was in the car, it's a remanufactured 350 crate motor for an 88 IROC Camaro. Not sure if they do any more but Pep Boys used to sell brand new replacement crate motor's. This was in about 96. I told them I had an IROC so that it would come with the newer style heads and a roller cam and lifters. Got just the long block minus the fuel infection. Threw on a 600 Holley, a Performer intake, Accel HEI Distributor and 1.6 roller tip rocker arms. When I put on the Vortecs I switched to a 670 Street Avenger. The cam is still the stock one. Very strong motor. Lots of torque. I'll have to find the dyno runs I have with it.

Please let me know if you decide to upgrade the plug wire looms. I need something like those, just not new so I can powdercoat them.

I probably will be running different looms when it goes back together. I'll let you know when I know for sure.

Thats a nice car, and I'd look for a new frame. Chances are that its twisted throughout the whole car.

Thanks, I'm taking it to a frame shop soon to see what shape it's in.

Good luck. If I were closer, I'd be wrenching on it too.

Thanks for the offer man. :cool:

Joe87monteSS

12-06-2007, 06:47 AM

I was just reading in the local classifieds today, there is a person that buys Chevelle parts. Not sure if they'll sell anything. I can dig up the number if you like.

Thanks for keeping me in mind about the looms.

tatoodkelt

12-12-2007, 09:40 AM

UPS left me another present

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN2922.jpg

A guy on the Chevelle forum has a business up in Michigan making performance and OEM aluminum radiators for most GM muscle cars. www.alumitechreproductions.com Great guy, very cool to deal with. Highly recommend him for any one with a muscle car.
He gave the members on the forum a $100 discount for Christmas. Perfect timing for me!! I got a really nice aluminum radiator with built in trans cooling and twin 11 inch electric fans!!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN2923.jpg

stepsidebowtie

12-12-2007, 10:17 AM

Too cool man -- You hittin the mountain this weekend with Cory?

muddychevy98

12-12-2007, 04:32 PM

glad to see that your getting the parts already!! you been to "busy" to get it to a shop yet? Found out what Shawna's gettin me for christmas, well truthfully i made her tell me cuz i hate suprises, but i'm getting the BL and remote starter/car alarm!!! So now we got another project one weekend when we're not working on the car. I'm probably gonna wait closer till spring to put it on though, i hate working in the cold. Let me know if you need help getting the car to the frame shop.

tatoodkelt

12-12-2007, 05:30 PM

glad to see that your getting the parts already!! you been to "busy" to get it to a shop yet?

Yeah, too much stuff going on with Christmas. I have some time off next week so hopefully I'll get it over there then.

Found out what Shawna's gettin me for christmas, well truthfully i made her tell me cuz i hate suprises, but i'm getting the BL and remote starter/car alarm!!! So now we got another project one weekend when we're not working on the car. I'm probably gonna wait closer till spring to put it on though, i hate working in the cold.

Sweet! :rocking: She's a keeper! :cool:

:lol:

Sounds good man, whenever you want to put it on, just come on over. We need to all four get together again for dinner or something too.

94Yukon

12-12-2007, 08:06 PM

Sweet, man.

tatoodkelt

01-02-2008, 08:11 AM

A little update for you guys.

I havent been able to hook up with my buddy with the trailer yet. He lives about an hour and a half from me and has been real busy at work.

I have to replace the heater core so I'm doing the blower motor while I'm at it. Ordering the parts today along with a new master cylinder.

94Yukon

01-02-2008, 03:27 PM

That sucks man, I bet you're getting real anxious just having it sitting in the garage.

Tahoekid

01-02-2008, 06:45 PM

I recognize these pics from your post(s) on Team Chevelle. Im glad you are fixing the car and that its repairable.:cool:

Chris.

muddychevy98

01-02-2008, 07:01 PM

bout damn time!! j/k just messin with ya glad to hear that your getting parts already.

tatoodkelt

01-03-2008, 05:56 AM

That sucks man, I bet you're getting real anxious just having it sitting in the garage.

Yeah, it bugs me that it's been on hold. If I cant get my buddies trailer soon I'll probably just rent one.

I recognize these pics from your post(s) on Team Chevelle. Im glad you are fixing the car and that its repairable. :cool:

Chris.

Thanks man, what's your user name over there? Any pictures of yours?

bout damn time!! j/k just messin with ya glad to hear that your getting parts already

:moon:

:lol:

94Yukon

01-03-2008, 06:37 PM

Yeah, it bugs me that it's been on hold. If I cant get my buddies trailer soon I'll probably just rent one.

Let me know if you need any help with getting it on there, or anything.

muddychevy98

01-03-2008, 06:53 PM

Let me know if you need any help with getting it on there, or anything.

yeah just call me too if you need any more help

Tahoekid

01-03-2008, 06:54 PM

Thanks man, what's your user name over there? Any pictures of yours?

Chris R. is my username over there. I have pics but no access to them at the moment.

Chris.

021500HD

01-03-2008, 09:13 PM

Jason, you interested in joining the Md Chevelle Club? on the internet @ www.chevelles.net/mcc We have a club meeting this weekend.

tatoodkelt

01-04-2008, 05:10 AM

Jason, you interested in joining the Md Chevelle Club? on the internet @ www.chevelles.net/mcc We have a club meeting this weekend.

Funny you should ask. I was planning on joining ACES and the MCC today. I assume the info for the meeting is on the MCC website?

tatoodkelt

01-04-2008, 05:11 AM

yeah just call me too if you need any more help

Thanks guys, I'll let you know.

tatoodkelt

01-14-2008, 06:48 AM

Picked up some more parts over the weekend. A pair of NOS inner fenders that a guy has had in his garage for twenty years. Never been on a car. Also got a grille with all of the chrome in the deal. Normally the inner fenders list for about $125 a piece plus oversized shipping and the bare grille with no chrome is usually between $120-$150. I got it all for $180! :aniteef:

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN0070.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN0069.jpg

Score one more for craiglist!

Joe87monteSS

01-14-2008, 07:27 AM

Good deal. Hows the rest coming? Anything being done to the engine/transmission?

tatoodkelt

01-14-2008, 07:50 AM

Good deal. Hows the rest coming? Anything being done to the engine/transmission?

I'm still working out getting it to the frame shop to get checked out. No plans to do anything to the motor or trans right now, I kinda waiting to see how much I have left over after the body stuuf is done then who knows? :cool:

Koots

01-14-2008, 09:10 AM

Yeah :rocking: it's one step closer to being back on the road :rocking:

94Yukon

01-14-2008, 02:48 PM

Good deal man.

021500HD

01-14-2008, 03:07 PM

Funny you should ask. I was planning on joining ACES and the MCC today. I assume the info for the meeting is on the MCC website?

Yes it is, Welcome.

tatoodkelt

01-15-2008, 06:15 AM

Good deal man.

Yaeh, the guy was up in Owings Mills. I also looked at a bumper in Whitemarsh. I was gonna give you a call since I was close but I had some friends coming over for dinner and had to get back home in time. Ended up doing a whole lap on 695, lol.

94Yukon

01-15-2008, 09:00 PM

Ended up doing a whole lap on 695, lol.

Ha Ha

tonxcab

01-16-2008, 12:55 AM

Good luck on the rebuild

tatoodkelt

01-29-2008, 11:12 AM

Quick update.

Checked with the frame shop that my brother in law's father recomended, waste of time. They only do insurance work on newer vehicles. Oh well. There are a few more frame shops in my area that a couple of guys on the Chevelle forum told me about so I'll be checking on those.

94Yukon

01-29-2008, 06:23 PM

Well that sucks that you waited all that time for nothing.

021500HD

01-29-2008, 08:38 PM

Jason, there's a Md Chevelle Club meeting this Sat at the Mexico Resturant in Waldorf, c'mon down and introduce yourself and join if you haven't already. See ya there!!!!!!!!!

tatoodkelt

01-29-2008, 09:14 PM

Jason, there's a Md Chevelle Club meeting this Sat at the Mexico Resturant in Waldorf, c'mon down and introduce yourself and join if you haven't already. See ya there!!!!!!!!!

I'll see if I can make it. I'm supposed to take my nephew to look at his first car.:aniteef: He' trying to decide between a 75 Malibu Classic or a 75 Monte Carlo. I'm leaning towards the Monte because it's less of a project body wise.

I downloaded the membership form, just havent sent it in yet.

tatoodkelt

01-29-2008, 09:15 PM

Well that sucks that you waited all that time for nothing.

Yeah, one more reason not to like my my brother in law. :aniteef:

Koots

01-29-2008, 09:50 PM

Yeah, one more reason not to like my my brother in law. :aniteef:

At least you didn't go to the prom with your potential sister in law. My GFs older sister was my date :lol:

tatoodkelt

01-29-2008, 10:20 PM

At least you didn't go to the prom with your potential sister in law. My GFs older sister was my date :lol:

Nice!

I didnt bother with my prom. My girlfriend at the time though is my wife now. :cool:

tatoodkelt

02-18-2008, 09:32 AM

Met up with a guy over the weekend and picked up a few more things. Got the chrome piece that runs along the cowl area at the base of the windshield, some of the fender chrome and two almost brand new door panels all for less than the price of one new door panel! This guy has a few neat toys.

Numbers matching 1970 SS396 Chevelle

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN0165.jpg

60's Dune Buggy with a 1600cc VW motor

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN0164.jpg

akhicks

02-18-2008, 09:45 AM

that ss396 is sick and i love the blue boat paint on that dune buggy, those old vw dunes are bad ass. cant wait to see more progress on your chevelle.

muddychevy98

02-18-2008, 03:13 PM

glad you got that stuff now when we finish the trucks we can work on the car.

tatoodkelt

02-18-2008, 03:29 PM

glad you got that stuff now when we finish the trucks we can work on the car.

Yup. Only a few more prices to pick up. Got the names of a few more frame shops from some guys on the Chevelle forum. I'm hoping to check with them tomorrow but I have jury duty so I dont know how much time I'll have.

muddychevy98

02-18-2008, 03:40 PM

That sucks that you have jury duty we still gonna be able to work on the truck this weekend? But i can't wait to start putting the car back together!

94Yukon

02-18-2008, 04:44 PM

Let me know if you need any help with the truck, guys. You're doing it Saturday, right?

muddychevy98

02-18-2008, 04:51 PM

yeah saturday, i think we might try to start friday night because i have to work saturday night. But if you want to come down we would be more then happy to have another hand.

tatoodkelt

02-18-2008, 10:10 PM

That sucks that you have jury duty we still gonna be able to work on the truck this weekend? But i can't wait to start putting the car back together!

Yeah, jury duty in MD is only for one day. We're still on man!

Let me know if you need any help with the truck, guys. You're doing it Saturday, right ?

Yeah man, I'll give you a call.

muddychevy98

02-19-2008, 04:14 AM

tatoodkelt

02-19-2008, 12:13 PM

[QUOTE=tatoodkelt]Yeah, jury duty in MD is only for one day. We're still on man!

Ok good i was scared for a second, but damn this state is weird only one day for jury duty? I have an aunt back home that's been on a case for 4 months now!

Well it's one day or the duration of one case. I'm done and back home now. Was picked for two cases but didnt make the final jury selection for either one.

This was actually my fifth time going! Havent been picked for a jury yet.

On the car note, I found a place that offers the whole functional cowl induction set with the flapper door and the hood as a kit. Gonna give em a call and see how much they run.

muddychevy98

02-19-2008, 02:46 PM

On the car note, I found a place that offers the whole functional cowl induction set with the flapper door and the hood as a kit. Gonna give em a call and see how much they run.[/QUOTE]

That would be awesome to get a real hood. Anything about your tires yet?

tatoodkelt

02-19-2008, 02:51 PM

On the car note, I found a place that offers the whole functional cowl induction set with the flapper door and the hood as a kit. Gonna give em a call and see how much they run.

That would be awesome to get a real hood. Anything about your tires yet?[/QUOTE]

I had cut my old hood to be a functional cowl but the flapper ones that came on the cars from the factory are so much cooler.

As far as the tires, still trading messages. It's pretty annoying, but since it's a favor for a friend kinda thing I'm trying to be cool with him. I talked to another place that quoted me $220 a tire mounted and balancd and said he could have them the enxt day so if this guy keeps putting me off.....

muddychevy98

02-19-2008, 02:56 PM

yeah i need to go see what it will cost on base to get them mounted and balanced. Should i go black or white side out.

tatoodkelt

02-19-2008, 02:59 PM

yeah i need to go see what it will cost on base to get them mounted and balanced. Should i go black or white side out.

I think on muscle cars the white looks good out but on your truck I would probably go with black. That's what I'm gonna do on mine.

muddychevy98

02-19-2008, 03:02 PM

yeah that's what i was thinking.

94Yukon

02-19-2008, 03:26 PM

Yeah man, I'll give you a call.

Cool

Inverter

02-19-2008, 03:38 PM

Hey Kelt, Thats a nice car.I would preffer a clone,myself,so I wouldnt feel bad about cutting it up!You said something about doing it up like we do our trucks? Now would be a great time to lay out the PRO Touring plans,,before you buy too many parts.I Love the look of the classic muscle dropped.You dont see many done up like that. Anyway,,goodluck w/the rebuild.

tatoodkelt

02-21-2008, 09:33 AM

Koots

02-21-2008, 10:34 AM

I prefer my muscle cars low in the front and high in the rear. with big barely legal street/drag radials.

tatoodkelt

02-21-2008, 11:08 AM

I prefer my muscle cars low in the front and high in the rear. with big barely legal street/drag radials.

Exactly. The way it sat before the wreck was 255/60/15's in the front and 275/60/15's in the back and air shocks of course. These tires were on the rims when I got em but when I need to replace the tires the front's will probably go down a little, like 245's and the back will go bigger. :naughty: I know a guy with a 70 that has 315's in the back but I'm not sure of his backspacing.

Koots

02-21-2008, 11:19 AM

Go to any reputable tire shop, they should have a measurer that they can fit to a tire of your choice and bolt to your cars hub, so that they can see what kind of wheel specs you need to fit that tire in without major rubbing.

I can't remember the specific name of said device but i've used them to fit a 305 tire on a 76 or 77 monte carlo. My ADD is bad lately :lol:

tatoodkelt

02-21-2008, 11:22 AM

tatoodkelt

04-10-2008, 11:21 AM

Here's an update for you guys. I know it's been awhile but we found out we're expecting so we had some other things to take care of. :cool:

Talked to a guy stepsidebowtie referred me to who has been doing frame work for 20+ years. e said it would definitely be cheaper to get another frame rather than try and straighten out whats there. Look's like it's body off time!

I'm kinda bummed since that's gonna take alot longer but I'm kinda excited because I'll have the chance to do everything the way I've wanted to do since my first Chevelle almost 15 years ago!

I'll be calling you local boys to cash in the offers of help when it's time to lift the body! :lol:

cancritter

04-10-2008, 11:53 AM

for hoods...have them linked for my 91 project

http://www.chevelleparts4less.com/product/528090/ChevelleEl_Camino_Hood_6869.html
http://bluegrassclassics.com/chevelle/ks1005.htm
http://www.chevellesrus.com/product_info.php?cPath=49_404_406&products_id=1902

now that your getting another frame look at the opportunity...now you can have a clean frame to with your build

stepsidebowtie

04-10-2008, 11:54 AM

I'm there!!

Glad he at least gave you some good feedback....other than he just wouldn't do it.

94Yukon

04-10-2008, 01:56 PM

You know I'm in!
You calling the guy in Essex, to see about that frame? If you need help with that just let me know.

Bens95cobra8594

04-10-2008, 02:00 PM

I'll be calling you local boys to cash in the offers of help when it's time to lift the body! :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Now that's a job for FSCers.

Looks like an interesting project, hope it comes out well.

BackinBlack

04-10-2008, 03:01 PM

Sounds good. You'll be happier in the long run.

muddychevy98

04-10-2008, 09:50 PM

count me in! wait a minute....................................

i need to get a new tranny in the truck so i can come over first

tatoodkelt

04-28-2008, 06:48 AM

count me in! wait a minute....................................

i need to get a new tranny in the truck so i can come over first

You're not getting out that easy. You only live like 15 min from me, I'll come kidnap you!

:lol:

tatoodkelt

04-28-2008, 06:56 AM

Went up to Spring Carlisle on Sat and picked up a few things for the car. Mr and Mrs muddychevy98 went with us for there first Carlisle experience and we met up with Blackbowtie350 and his lady up there. Thanks for helping carry stuff guys!!

New fender ( little bit taller then the one next to it :aniteef: )

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN3148.jpg

Pieces that go on top of and below the core support and tie everything together

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN3149.jpg

Still debating the idea of relocating the battery to the trunk but picked up a tray anyway because of the price just in case.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN3151.jpg

Lokar braided stainless and billet dipsticks for the trans and motor.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN3150.jpg

CKTA

04-28-2008, 07:13 AM

Carlisle rules!

tatoodkelt

04-28-2008, 07:19 AM

Carlisle rules!

Yessir! I got it all for less than $500 bucks too! :aniteef:

Thanks for scouting for me on Friday man.

CKTA

04-28-2008, 07:28 AM

Yessir! I got it all for less than $500 bucks too! :aniteef:

Thanks for scouting for me on Friday man.

N/P any luck with the glass? I totally forgot about looking for that. :banghead:

Did you get it from Austlin's (sp?)

tatoodkelt

04-28-2008, 07:40 AM

N/P any luck with the glass? I totally forgot about looking for that. :banghead:

Did you get it from Austlin's (sp?)

The guys with the glass were sold out of windshields for mine. They said they could ship me one from there place in Minnesota but the shipping would be more than the glass! They'll be back in June for GM Carlisle so I'll grab it then.

I got the sheet metal stuff from Ausley's. I think that 's the one you were trying to tell me about. You said like 5 different versions of the name on the voicemail. :cool:

CKTA

04-28-2008, 07:53 AM

Yeah, they had 3 spots. 1 in the first row, 1 a couple up and one on the main field sorta by Bumper Boyz.

tonkadawg

04-28-2008, 08:35 AM

Jason, give me a call if you need an extra hand doing anything.

tatoodkelt

04-28-2008, 08:53 AM

Jason, give me a call if you need an extra hand doing anything.

You got it man, thanks! Same to you if you need help with anything getting the nursery ready, and you know I'm there when you figure what you're doing for the Tahoe lift!

muddychevy98

04-28-2008, 09:10 AM

You know i will be there any way, I can't wait to start working on the car again!

stepsidebowtie

04-28-2008, 11:16 AM

You got it man, thanks! Same to you if you need help with anything getting the nursery ready, and you know I'm there when you figure what you're doing for the Tahoe lift!

I guess no luck on a seat huh?

tatoodkelt

04-28-2008, 11:40 AM

I guess no luck on a seat huh?

Nope, sorry bro. I think I said something about that in the Carlisle thread. There were alot of buckets but I didnt see any benchs for our trucks. :dunno:

tatoodkelt

04-28-2008, 11:41 AM

You know i will be there any way, I can't wait to start working on the car again!

I know bro. You've got almost as much time on the project so far as me! Dan too. Thanks again for all the help guys.

BlackBowtie350

04-28-2008, 12:18 PM

I know bro. You've got almost as much time on the project so far as me! Dan too. Thanks again for all the help guys.

Well one of these weekends that you start working on it again, ill borrow the old mans car and come give ya'll a hand

tatoodkelt

04-28-2008, 12:22 PM

Well one of these weekends that you start working on it again, ill borrow the old mans car and come give ya'll a hand

Deal. I'll let you know. Next big thing I'll need help for will probably be taking the body off of the frame.

CKTA

04-28-2008, 12:48 PM

I guess no luck on a seat huh?

No, there was a couple of nice sets of tan factory buckets and one pair of 454SS buckets. No benches to be found.....I was looking.

94Yukon

04-28-2008, 06:17 PM

I wish I could have made it up there with you guys.

It's gonna be sweet when you get all those shiny new parts on the car. I'm actually looking forward to pulling the body off!

tatoodkelt

04-28-2008, 06:54 PM

I wish I could have made it up there with you guys.

It's gonna be sweet when you get all those shiny new parts on the car. I'm actually looking forward to pulling the body off!

Yeah, we missed ya bro. I didnt want to have to do it but since I do I'm looking forward to it too!

stepsidebowtie

04-28-2008, 07:01 PM

No, there was a couple of nice sets of tan factory buckets and one pair of 454SS buckets. No benches to be found.....I was looking.

Many thanks guys

IH8FORD

04-29-2008, 06:40 PM

Many thanks guys

hell i wish i would of known you needed a bench seat. i had a really nice one out of my first truck that i just gave away a couple months back. im sure shipping would of sucked thou.

tatoodkelt

05-02-2008, 05:46 AM

Got a REAL promising lead on a frame!! I'll know more on Sunday.

stepsidebowtie

05-02-2008, 08:56 AM

hell i wish i would of known you needed a bench seat. i had a really nice one out of my first truck that i just gave away a couple months back. im sure shipping would of sucked thou.

Its all good, ynot has one that I will get from him as soon as I get a chance to take a road trip to jersey. Hey Jason, you wanna ride with me?

tatoodkelt

05-02-2008, 08:59 AM

Hey Jason, you wanna ride with me?

Sounds good bro!

Actually... I may be going up there the for the day, Wednesday before Memorial Day. Where in Jersey is he?

GMCYukalade

05-04-2008, 09:37 PM

tatoodkelt

05-05-2008, 04:54 AM

I've looked over both threads, and man that really does suck.. Classic cars is one thing that runs in my family, and i know if someone pulled out in front of my 67' Chevelle.. i'd have a very hard time not hurting them.. - and a side note u can find Ausleys online http://www.chevelle.com/catalog/ - they are located in NC, not but an hour n a half drive from me.. Ordered from them before online, and everything shipped out quick - Good luck with the rebuild - hope everything turns out good

Thanks man. Classics run in my family too. My dad has a 66 Stingray, my uncle has a 57 T Bird with a 427 side oiler from a Cobra, and I've had Chevelle's for the past fifteen years. Two 71's and this is my second 70.

67's have always been my favorite, any pictures of yours? What's the drivetrain?

tonkadawg

05-05-2008, 07:37 AM

Got a REAL promising lead on a frame!! I'll know more on Sunday.

well???

tatoodkelt

05-05-2008, 08:01 AM

well???

:lol:

Sorry, forgot to update. Found a guy with a full rolling frame, front disc brake setup just like mine, still with all of the brake lines, proportioning valve and fuel lines. He sent me some pictures on Sunday after he pulled the body and it looks great. Just some surface rust in places. It's actually a 71 GTO but all of the 68-72 GM A bodies used the same frame.

Only one thing.....

It's in upstate New York! Road trip! :cool:

He's someplace called Ballston Spa about a half hour North of Albany. Just working out when I'm going up, probably Wed/Thur.

tonkadawg

05-05-2008, 08:03 AM

nice - a full roller will make things a lot easier for you!

tatoodkelt

05-05-2008, 08:07 AM

nice - a full roller will make things a lot easier for you!

Yeah, it's about twice the price of the bare frame I found local but the time I'll save without having to swap over all of my suspension stuff and everything else from mine will be huge.

tonkadawg

05-05-2008, 08:09 AM

Yeah, it's about twice the price of the bare frame I found local but the time I'll save without having to swap over all of my suspension stuff and everything else from mine will be huge.

and you can part out whatever is left over and probably end up making a little to offset the cost of the new one.

tatoodkelt

05-05-2008, 08:13 AM

and you can part out whatever is left over and probably end up making a little to offset the cost of the new one.

That's the plan. I already know I wont be using the rear from the roller so I'll be able to move that along. Plus the disc brake setup on the front of mine looks like it's still good and that's a couple hundred dollars right there.

muddychevy98

05-05-2008, 10:24 AM

what wed/thurs you thinking of going up?

tatoodkelt

05-05-2008, 11:01 AM

what wed/thurs you thinking of going up?

Probably like the day after tomorrow, lol. My weekends are kinda shot till like the second week in June so it's gotta be during the week. It'll either be wed/thurs or thurs/fri.

m3gumby

05-05-2008, 11:23 AM

Just gotta say I love this build. SS Chevelles are beautiful. You got any plans besides headers and billet dipsticks for that engine? At least get some new engine paint on it :eek:

tatoodkelt

05-05-2008, 11:27 AM

Just gotta say I love this build. SS Chevelles are beautiful. You got any plans besides headers and billet dipsticks for that engine? At least get some new engine paint on it :eek:

Thanks man. It's not a real SS but the kid that I bought it from had started the clone process and did pretty good. I dont like pretending though so it's not gonna be badged like that after the paint.....

Alot of balls in the air about the engine. We shall see.

muddychevy98

05-05-2008, 11:35 AM

Probably like the day after tomorrow, lol. My weekends are kinda shot till like the second week in June so it's gotta be during the week. It'll either be wed/thurs or thurs/fri.

If you go thurs/fri i should be able to go with you if you still need someone to go with you?

tatoodkelt

05-05-2008, 11:43 AM

If you go thurs/fri i should be able to go with you if you still need someone to go with you?

Thanks for the offer bro, I'll let you know.

shift23

05-05-2008, 12:00 PM

Wow! Quite the project!

m3gumby

05-05-2008, 01:31 PM

Thanks man. It's not a real SS but the kid that I bought it from had started the clone process and did pretty good. I dont like pretending though so it's not gonna be badged like that after the paint.....

Alot of balls in the air about the engine. We shall see.

Had it been a real SS I think all of us would have felt a kick in the nuts after that wreck. That kids an idiot.

GMCYukalade

05-05-2008, 06:02 PM

Yeah, ive got some pics...

Its an original 67 SS car, however, the big-block has been removed i got it over 18yrs ago when i was like 3, all it had in it was the 396 Block, nothing else, ... lol it was my graduation present... - When my parents were building the new house, they brought a guy in to do all the drywall - and when he was finished all he wanted as payment was the 396 block out of the chevelle... needless to say my dad gave it to him.. We have a friend who builds motors for dirt-track cars, and he built the 350 that is in the car now.. Double Hump heads, 40over etc etc... but, thats the only thing that isn't still stock.. wish my father would have just kept the 396 block...
--Ive also put up some pics of my brothers 67 Camaro that was his grad present.. - i don't have any pics of the others we have, but my mom has a 65 Mustang all orig. Dad has a 40 Chevy Business Coupe, and a 38 Plymouth Sedan.. mom also has an 85 Monte Carlo SS.. just don't know if its quite a classic yet lol

Chevelle Before Paint:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f101/leafsbuddy/100_0205.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f101/leafsbuddy/100_0207.jpg

Motor:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f101/leafsbuddy/100_0211.jpg

Getting it Ready for Paint:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f101/leafsbuddy/1106071437.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f101/leafsbuddy/1106071438.jpg

Painting it:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f101/leafsbuddy/1114071140.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f101/leafsbuddy/1115071259.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f101/leafsbuddy/1115071259a.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f101/leafsbuddy/1115071300.jpg

Camaro (setting in the same spot Chevelle was...):
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f101/leafsbuddy/102_2382.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f101/leafsbuddy/102_2386.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f101/leafsbuddy/102_2389.jpg

---edit---

Sorry for pic quality.. most are from cell phone

muddychevy98

05-05-2008, 08:47 PM

Thanks for the offer bro, I'll let you know.

friday would be the best day for me to with you, just let me and i will be more then happy to go with you. But what you gonna use to go get it with?

tatoodkelt

05-06-2008, 04:35 AM

Its an original 67 SS car, however, the big-block has been removed i got it over 18yrs ago when i was like 3, all it had in it was the 396 Block, nothing else, ... lol it was my graduation present... - When my parents were building the new house, they brought a guy in to do all the drywall - and when he was finished all he wanted as payment was the 396 block out of the chevelle... needless to say my dad gave it to him.. We have a friend who builds motors for dirt-track cars, and he built the 350 that is in the car now.. Double Hump heads, 40over etc etc... but, thats the only thing that isn't still stock.. wish my father would have just kept the 396 block...
--Ive also put up some pics of my brothers 67 Camaro that was his grad present.. - i don't have any pics of the others we have, but my mom has a 65 Mustang all orig. Dad has a 40 Chevy Business Coupe, and a 38 Plymouth Sedan.. mom also has an 85 Monte Carlo SS.. just don't know if its quite a classic yet lol

67's are my favorite. Some nice rides you guys have there man. There is another forum you should check out - www.chevelles.com I'm on there with the same user name. Great bunch of guys and tons of info.

tatoodkelt

05-06-2008, 04:38 AM

friday would be the best day for me to with you, just let me and i will be more then happy to go with you. But what you gonna use to go get it with?

Looks like we're leaving around 1:00 am Wed night/Thurs morning. Sorry bro, would've been a good trip to have you along. I was planning on taking my Tahoe but it's going to be me and Dad so I think we'll take his since it gets better mileage.

muddychevy98

05-06-2008, 09:05 AM

yeah i do think that he would get better mileage then your tahoe. But let me know when you get back, i will try to make it over this weekend and see what you got.:rocking:

tatoodkelt

05-06-2008, 12:00 PM

yeah i do think that he would get better mileage then your tahoe. But let me know when you get back, i will try to make it over this weekend and see what you got.:rocking:

I'll be back Thursday evening. Maybe we'll catch a movie or something Friday night.

94Yukon

05-06-2008, 07:53 PM

Sounds good man, I hope everything goes well for you.

You're gonna have to clear out R2D2 and all your other stuff to make room in the garage for the new frame. :lol:

muddychevy98

05-06-2008, 08:27 PM

LMFAO:lol:

i don't know about thurs/fri night though because i am working those days this weekend and have sat/sun off this week. Then my schedule changes to thurs/fri the week after that til june. So just let me know when you want to start working and i will be there,

tatoodkelt

05-07-2008, 05:00 AM

You're gonna have to clear out R2D2 and all your other stuff to make room in the garage for the new frame. :lol:

:lol:

I suppose you'll volunteer to "store" the 400 for me right?

tatoodkelt

05-07-2008, 11:30 AM

Leaving work now to get the trailer from my buddy. Heading to NY at midnight! :rocking:

See you guys tomorrow.

JWolfe75

05-07-2008, 12:09 PM

Leaving work now to get the trailer from my buddy. Heading to NY at midnight! :rocking:

See you guys tomorrow.

good luck :thumbup:

keep us posted.

94Yukon

05-07-2008, 07:13 PM

:lol:

I suppose you'll volunteer to "store" the 400 for me right?

You think it would fit in the Honda? :dunno:

tatoodkelt

05-08-2008, 03:16 PM

You think it would fit in the Honda? :dunno:

It probably weighs more than the Honda!

:lol:

tatoodkelt

05-08-2008, 03:20 PM

Well, 17 hours and 800 miles later I've got a new frame!! I'll update and add pics in the morning.

94Yukon

05-08-2008, 06:41 PM

Nice! I cant wait to see some full-size pics, and then to see it in person.

tonkadawg

05-09-2008, 05:42 AM

Nice!

tatoodkelt

05-09-2008, 05:51 AM

Alright here's the update. Had a great trip! Couldnt have asked for better weather. The deal with my buddies trailer fell through so I found a U Haul place about a half hour North of the frame that had one. Left at midnight, had zero traffic. Went though Albany at 5:30. Got to the guys place and holy cow! It was like meeting a future me. He has been buying cars and fixing em or parting em out for a long time. Stuff sittin around everywhere. I cant wait till I have more land. :cool: Very nice guy, I'll be dealing with him again, I'm sure.

Here's some of the stuff he had sitting around.

67 Skylark

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/fading%20away/DSCN3185.jpg

First gen Camaro or Firebird on the right, Nova on the left.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/fading%20away/DSCN3186.jpg

GTO he's going to restore

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/fading%20away/DSCN3180.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/fading%20away/DSCN3187.jpg

69 Camaro

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/fading%20away/DSCN3188.jpg

70ish Lemans

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/fading%20away/DSCN3192.jpg

72 Chevelle

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/fading%20away/DSCN3189.jpg

He just picked this up on Ebay for $400!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/fading%20away/DSCN3182.jpg

This 68 Impala was waiting to be picked up and start it's trip to New Mexico.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/fading%20away/DSCN3181.jpg

The transport showed up while we were leaving. The blue 70 Road Runner was being dropped off.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN3193.jpg

This is the GTO body that was on the frame I got.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/fading%20away/DSCN3184.jpg

The frame is in amazing shape for a Northeast car. Very little surface rust.

All loaded up.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN3183.jpg

Back home

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN3195.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t23/tatoodkelt/DSCN3196.jpg

BlackBowtie350

05-09-2008, 05:54 AM

saweeeeet :rocking:

muddychevy98

05-09-2008, 08:35 AM

looks good brother! what did Kat say when that was in her parking spot?

CKTA

05-09-2008, 10:09 AM

Nice find and :cool: pics.

Koots

05-09-2008, 11:03 AM

Nice to see some positive progress! :10: looks like a solid frame.

stepsidebowtie

05-09-2008, 12:26 PM

Looks good man, stop by the store sometime. I got something i want you to try on the surface rust removal on the frame.

tatoodkelt

05-09-2008, 12:35 PM

Looks good man, stop by the store sometime. I got something i want you to try on the surface rust removal on the frame.

Will do.

I'm gonna talk to you about the battery too. :cool:

FordeatinZ71

05-12-2008, 06:19 AM

man, it's been a while since i checked in but it looks like you've been making some decent progress! can't wait to see it finished!

tatoodkelt

05-31-2008, 09:28 PM

Got a love note in the mail on Friday from the City.

As part of the City's continuing effort to maintain the high quality of our neighboorhoods in Bowie, the cose compliance officers survey the city on a regularbasis to determine compliance with city code. As a result of this survey, the following voilation was noted:

Violation of City Code Chapter 26; Section 26-3: Inoperative vehicle. There is a rusted car frame in the driveway.

Chapter 26, Sec. 26-1. Definitions: "Inoperative Vehicle." A motor vehicle which is missing any of the following: engine, tires, steering wheel, transmission, windows, vaid license plates or is otherwise totally inoperable.

Basically I've got to until June 9th to get the frame out of site or I get a $100 fine and they tow it. I'm actually surprised it took this long for them to tell me, given the way they are around here.

TheMaroonBaboon

05-31-2008, 09:31 PM

Your neighbors are just jealous

96extcab

05-31-2008, 09:49 PM

"The high quality of neighborhoods in Bowie"....blah blah blah. So that's from the city and not an anal retentive HOA?

tatoodkelt

05-31-2008, 09:58 PM

"The high quality of neighborhoods in Bowie"....blah blah blah. So that's from the city and not an anal retentive HOA?

Ya, from the city. We dont have a HOA. I can appreciate the thought process but I also think for the amount I pay in property taxes I should be allowed to put things in my own driveay. :crazy:

94Yukon

06-02-2008, 06:17 AM

That sucks. Is the garage close to being cleaned out?

tatoodkelt

06-02-2008, 06:20 AM

That sucks. Is the garage close to being cleaned out?

Yeah, since the frame doesnt take up as much room as the car I think with some re-arranging it shouldnt be a problem.

stepsidebowtie

06-02-2008, 08:01 AM

pull the frame around the backside of your house, problem solved.

Outta sight, outta mind.

tatoodkelt

06-02-2008, 08:38 AM

pull the frame around the backside of your house, problem solved.

Outta sight, outta mind.

That's what I'll do if I cant make room in the garage in time.

stepsidebowtie

06-02-2008, 09:10 AM

That's what I'll do if I cant make room in the garage in time.

:D If you need something to tow it with, I can bring my sunfire over :aniteef:

cancritter

06-02-2008, 09:54 AM

seen these while cruisein my local speacialty parts in bargin finder,,thought of you
just in case...no idea of price for these things

1972 CHEVROLET Chevelle, big block, frnt coil springs, new $70.
403-226-4652

tatoodkelt

06-02-2008, 10:49 AM

:D If you need something to tow it with, I can bring my sunfire over :aniteef:

:lol:

Thanks for the offer man, but I can push it faster! :cool:

seen these while cruisein my local speacialty parts in bargin finder,,thought of you
just in case...no idea of price for these things

1972 CHEVROLET Chevelle, big block, frnt coil springs, new $70.
403-226-4652

Thanks for keeping an eye out for me man, but I'll be re-using my front springs. If you put the big block springs in a small block car the front end sits higher than I want it to.

If you see anything else and you think about it feel free shoot it my way! I'm changing alot of things on the car so you never know....