MetalWorks built 1967 Chevelle pro-touring re-vamp

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This 67 came into MetalWorks are an already great looking street car, but the new owner wanted us to take it to the next level of performance and style.

The transformation of this 67 will include: A brand new GM Performance 430hp LS3 engine with MSD Atomic LS EFI, a Wagner front runner drive kit, a 4L65E transmission with a MSD TCM "transmission controller", Vintage AC, a Currie 9" rear end, Heidt's front and rear suspension, Wilwood 12.19" brakes, Budnik V2 wheels, Dakota Digital gauges, and a full custom interior and convertible top.

[Z06Joe]

Love this generation! Gonna keep my eye on this for sure!

[ONEBAD78TA]

METALWORKS is the best high end car builders in the northwest. ( PERIOD ),,
I know first hand.

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First thing we tackled was improving the Chevelle's handling and braking, so we swapped out the stock front suspension for a Heidts upgrade, and a Wilwood disc brake conversion.

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Our next upgrade was to swap out the mostly stock rear suspension for a Heidts set-up, along with a Currie rear end with Wilwood brakes.

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Out with the old, and in with the new...though the SBC was a great running, it's time for an upgrade.

[waynieZ]

It looks like a really nice car, and with the updates it's going to be even better.

[blue04.5]

Nice to know there is a shop like this so close by. Looking forward to the projects progress.

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Dropped in the LS3 and trans for mock up of the motor and tranny mounts.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Nice tidy install

[andrewb70]

Good luck getting the drive line angles right with those BRP mounts.

Andrew

[1965_SS]

Looks like a great project!
You should install a Holley 302-2 oil pan and use lower mounts for the Chevelle. Check out this thread: http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=717386

[MetalWorksClassics]

Good luck getting the drive line angles right with those BRP mounts.

Andrew

These are actually Trans-dapt mounts...but I know what you are saying...they all present issues...with angles.

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The Chevelle's "Budnik V2" wheels arrived, and they look great.

[98ssnova]

Have you fired up the MSD yet? Curious on how it to setup after the install?

[pro66tour]

Love this generation! Gonna keep my eye on this for sure!

MEEE TOOO...:cheers:

[MetalWorksClassics]

Have you fired up the MSD yet? Curious on how it to setup after the install?

We have not fired this engine yet, but our shop does a ton of LS conversions, and we LOVE the MSD fuel injection. We also have it on our personal shop car which is a 68 GTO with a pretty radical Wegner Motorsports LS3 in it and it handles that engine great.
The hand held controller steps you through a series of basic questions, then it goes into a self learning mode, and really does an amazing job...we recommend it highly.

[andrewb70]

That engine angle looks extreme. I bet the front operating angle is 10 degrees!!!

Andrew

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Here we are opening up the tranny tunnel to allow room for the much larger 4L65E.

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Here we are filling holes and smoothing off the firewall, then shooting it in semi-gloss black...next is the final install of the LS3.

[76orangewagon]

The Chevelle's "Budnik V2" wheels arrived, and they look great.

Are the Wheel centers Charcoal or Turbine finish ? Thanks, everything is looking good !!

[MetalWorksClassics]

Are the Wheel centers Charcoal or Turbine finish ? Thanks, everything is looking good !!

Thanks...the finish on the Budnik wheel is Charcoal.

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Installed the engine and trans for the final time.

[califconstruct]

Nice set up..!

[CRCRFT78]

What accessory drive are you using on it?

[jeds]

They are using a Wegner front drive w/ two tone diamond cut finish.

[waynieZ]

Wegner makes a nice looking Accessory drive kit. Those Mac's Pivot for LS made installing my motor easy. The motor looks nice.

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Budnik wheels are finally on for good....

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Here we are fabricating mounts for the MSD and Dakota Digital control modules.

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Assembly begins will engine bay work, and Dynamat on the floors.

[syborg tt]

Nice looking build


Marty-mj
www.garagescene.net www.syborgtwinturbo.com www.2ndcamaro.com

[MetalWorksClassics]

Nice looking build


Marty-mj
www.garagescene.net www.syborgtwinturbo.com www.2ndcamaro.com


Thanks a lot!!

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Our customer wanted a color change for the interior...here you can see some of the components...new top, carpet, seats upholstery, and trunk panels.

[proper]

Nice way to keep the trunk looking clean with the upholstered panels.Last spring Bo stripped my 65 Gto.I installed larger tubs and have to run the exhaust over the IRS,my trunk floor paid the price and lost its good looks.This offers me a solution that I haven't considered.Its nice to see a shop doing good work and posting for us guys working in the garage at home.

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Nice way to keep the trunk looking clean with the upholstered panels.Last spring Bo stripped my 65 Gto.I installed larger tubs and have to run the exhaust over the IRS,my trunk floor paid the price and lost its good looks.This offers me a solution that I haven't considered.Its nice to see a shop doing good work and posting for us guys working in the garage at home.

Thanks, glad the trunk work gives you some new ideas. Sounds like the GTO build is coming along...have fun with it this winter.

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Time to run some A/C and power steering lines...

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Here we are assembling the dash utilizing new Dakota Digital gauges, and a few other modern touches.

[awr68]

Nicely detailed! The owner will be pleased!

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Nicely detailed! The owner will be pleased!

Thanks...appreciate it.

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Time to put the dash back in...

[crestronwizard]

I love seeing quality work.

[pro66tour]

Time to put the dash back in...

Going to be installing that very same gauge set up from Dakota…
Top shelf build!

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Going to be installing that very same gauge set up from Dakota…
Top shelf build!

Thanks guys we appreciate it. The Dakota Digital install was very smooth, we have great luck with their products in our builds.

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The Chevelle got its door panels and steering wheel today...the interior's look is coming together nice.

[Sonar Chief]

Man that look fantastic!!! Love that color combo and the attention to detail, thanks for sharing! :king:

[MetalWorksClassics]

Man that look fantastic!!! Love that color combo and the attention to detail, thanks for sharing! :king:

Thanks a lot...we appreciate it. We are digging the color combo too.

[waynieZ]

You guys are doing some beautiful work here, I like the color combo.

[RPitts]

Great work guys! Love all the great detailed pictures. How does the MSD compare to the GM harness? Looks like you have to use a cable operated TB not fbw?

[pro66tour]

You guys are doing some beautiful work here, I like the color combo.

I believe the 66-67 A bodies look outstanding in white. Maybe biased though:yes:
Thanks for sharing guys!

[MetalWorksClassics]

Great work guys! Love all the great detailed pictures. How does the MSD compare to the GM harness? Looks like you have to use a cable operated TB not fbw?

Thanks for the compliments everyone, we really appreciate it.

We really like the MSD fuel injection set-ups over factory GM, we convert nearly all of LS installs to MSD...with the PC being inside the fuel rails it makes for a much cleaner install, and they tune easily.

And yes, we also like to use MSD throttle body which is drive cable, not wire.

Take care

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Here we are putting on the hood hinges, and shooting the underside of the hood to semi-gloss before installing it.

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Our customer wanted something a little different, so we converted the black accents to grey on the front and rear of the Chevelle.

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Here is how the grey looks...sorry the car is a bit dirty after a wet test drive...Oregon weather.

[awr68]

Should tie in well with the interior and top.

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Should tie in well with the interior and top.

Thanks, yeah it is all flowing nicely together...doing some accents in the engine bay next.

[1965_SS]

Looks great!
My 65' is white with blue interior just like that, the gray carpet and dash looks nice.
What is the rear rim width and backspacing?
Thanks!

[MetalWorksClassics]

Looks great!
My 65' is white with blue interior just like that, the gray carpet and dash looks nice.
What is the rear rim width and backspacing?
Thanks!

The wheels are Budnik V2 G-Series 18"x9" 5x4.75 lug with 5.5" Backspace

Hope this helps...

[tempered]

looks great I'm pretty jealous, i think i would of painted the whole tail panel grey it would really set it off

[awr68]

i think i would of painted the whole tail panel grey it would really set it off

I totally agree! Would look nice!

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Finishing up some stereo work, a headlight upgrade, and engine detail work...