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Old 05-24-2013, 04:05 PM
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Default Robert's 1970 Chevelle at Roadster Shop

Having been whole, in pieces and now becoming whole again, it seems like a good time to introduce Robert's '70 Chevelle build.

The plan for this A-body is a clean, simple and refined '70 with T56/LS combo for reliable, enjoyable power and modern day handling and performance dynamics from our FAST TRACK Chevelle chassis.

The car as it arrived with us:


Picture 225170 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


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Picture 225178 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr
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Roll Tide Yall !
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Old 05-24-2013, 04:24 PM
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To the lift! And the teardown begins:


DSC_0001 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


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Ready for stripping and to see what lies beneath...
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Old 05-24-2013, 04:49 PM
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Aww man...a convertible? YES!!!!!!! We're not worth, we're not worthy!
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Looks like a really nice car. Love the color combo. As a 70 Malibu fan, I'll be watching this one.
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This should be good as I'm also a 70 Chevelle fan I can't wait to see what you guys do to this one!
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It looks like its a nice car. 70 is a nice body style.
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Yes, it looks like you guys have a great starting point. Can't wait to see what you guys do with this one!
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Wish my name was Robert. Oh well, maybe next time. Of course this one needs to be subscribed to. How many can we do that to?
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It looks like its a nice car. 70 is a nice body style.
Famous last words.... We thought it was going to be a real nice car as well.

This is what came back from the acid dipper.



At what point during this incredible metal work do you think this guy thought to himself..."Yup, I think its ready for paint!" It is amazing how something that looked as good as the original car, could end up like this. We looked the car over pretty well before disassembly and had no idea of what laid underneath.



What was left of the wheel opening and outer wheel house.


There wasn't a wave, a bubble, a sand scratch, a shrinkage mark... nothing anywhere in this quarter. the trim fit nicely all around the convertible top... no signs of what was underneath. Oh well, nothing that an entire parts catalog can't fix!
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