Project Chevillain 1967 Chevelle

[Phaeton]

I guess I have made it far enough to start a build thread. This is our 67 Chevelle I picked up in Aug 2009 for $500.00. No motor or trans and it had been sitting for 15 years in northern California under a oak tree.
http://photos.wakeboarder.com/data/500/HDEvoHinge4.JPG
Frame striped and painted. 10 bolt has been replaced by a 12 bolt.
http://photos.wakeboarder.com/data/500/medium/CIMG3702.JPG
Made brackets to put the body on it's side.
http://photos.wakeboarder.com/data/500/medium/CIMG1292.JPG
Sanded Acid Etched and painted bottom.
http://photos.wakeboarder.com/data/500/medium/CIMG1293.JPG
Engine 1974 454 never been opened.
After machine work. Eagle rotating assembly, KB pistons 10.5-1, Aluminum heads, roller rockers.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs069.ash2/36831_1320989994117_1511839851_30707326_4221676_n. jpg
Moved from Cali back to Bend Oregon.
Bastard car. Floor was perfect but roof and quarter panels shot.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs299.snc4/41271_1345869456088_1511839851_30760322_6857207_n. jpg
Roof and Quarters replaced.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/181810_1512860270754_1511839851_31041660_733554_n. jpg
Building TH400 that will handle the HP
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181810_1512860150751_1511839851_31041657_514539_n. jpg
Painted Brake Calipers
http://photos.wakeboarder.com/data/500/CIMG0655.JPG
http://photos.wakeboarder.com/data/500/CIMG0675.JPG
Engine in painted firewall.
http://photos.wakeboarder.com/data/500/medium/2011-04-16_13-23-13_3841.jpg
Door painted but it is up side down.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/206095_3649869854658_1712427319_n.jpg
Currently working on body. Shaved mirrors, handles drip rail and taillight extensions.

[coolwelder62]

Very Cool.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Very nice!!

[214Chevy]

Looking good. Keep up the good work. :thumbsup: More pics as it progresses please.:yes:

[Phaeton]

Worked on the body all weekend hope to have it painted this week. the drip rails were a bitch but it's getting there.

[waynieZ]

Nice job, what you have done so far looks great. Its going to be a nice ride when its done.

[Phaeton]

Tail light extensions molded in
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/603440_3656293575247_207864873_n.jpg

[Phaeton]

Shaved drip rail
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/554668_3656292695225_1555532107_n.jpg

[Phaeton]

Body sealed and ready for wet sanding. Should shoot body tomorrow.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/304582_3656292415218_346651100_n.jpg

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Nice work. It isn't too bad considering the tree thing. Its funny, the one I have has cherry floors but bad filler, roof and quarters too.

AMD sheet metal?

[Phaeton]

Yes AMD metal.

There was about 4" of leaves, nuts and crap in the bottom of the car when we got it. The car started out as a vinyl top car and at some point it was removed and painted. The whole top was coated in fiberglass patches and floated with resign. It was all oil caned and pitted.

The trunk lid was a little rusted and both front fenders were in the lower area behind the front tire. The guy I got it from had a replacement front clip and trunk lid off another car he had got years ago and threw those in.

Thanks for the comments!

[Phaeton]

Tomorrow wet sand and polish.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/564624_3659973067232_1374107990_n.jpg

[WSSix]

I like that! How low do you plan to put it?

[Phaeton]

Eventually we will put an air bag system in it. For me it needs to go much lower.:)

[Phaeton]

Wet sanded and polished

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/487946_3666875199781_205054652_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/405178_3666875799796_123507635_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/558489_3666877559840_1623972522_n.jpg

Removed Drip Rail
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/314251_3666877199831_1938606534_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/419270_3666876359810_186937508_n.jpg

[Phaeton]

My 12 year old son and I have been hard at it today putting the doors and fenders on.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/408267_3670771257180_1359068360_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/579922_3670770857170_723568950_n.jpg

[Phaeton]

Engine turned white gold leaf and striping done. Took me awhile but I got it figured out.
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/305024_3756622523408_486292075_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/36313_3756558241801_1699276258_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/206390_3756557641786_1659829061_n.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Very nice,I like the color choice.:thumbsup:

[019hotrod]

nice job!
I also have a 67 I am starting and like the idea of starting a thread.
Thanks for the Inspiration!!!

[Phaeton]

Welcome. Looking forward to seeing it.