Chevelle tear down + rebuild!!

[tatoodkelt]

Originally Posted by CamaroGuy87132

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.

[92 sierra slx]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by orangechevy04

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]

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 ) My favorite year Chevelle is a 67 SS so my plan is to have one of those down the road.

[ScoJack]

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.

[tatoodkelt]

Originally Posted by ScoJack

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.

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]

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]

Originally Posted by orangechevy04

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]

can't wait to see it fixed up

[camo99Z]

Originally Posted by tatoodkelt

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

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]

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]

Originally Posted by tatoodkelt

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]

Originally Posted by gooberchevy

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

I definitely need pics!!!

[tatoodkelt]

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.

Thanks for helping out bro!



You can really see the frame damage now.



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




The other side is definitely a little bent as well.











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



So here's where I leave it today.

[FordeatinZ71]

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

[Koots]

Originally Posted by tatoodkelt

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

[FordeatinZ71]

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

[Koots]

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

[96extcab]

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