i agree 100% on that point. which is why i put pics of the car on here and not even the local boards where i live :D

Damn, that's quick. I can't wait for the updates. I'm building my car in 45 years, minus body and paint as well apparently. Updates will be few and far between. :yes:

Geez, I checked this thread this morning and there was a page and a half. Did anybody go to work today? Yeah don't worry to much about it. The bigger a site gets the more diverse the crowd is and you always get a few outspoken people. BTW, you never answered my question on who did your fire paint? It looks great and keep us updated.

Mike

Brian,

You have a PM. Later.

Shane

You'll be lucky to have that wreck even running in 45 years Allen :D

Nice car Brian, I also don't care for anything over 18"s but the rest of the car is sweet.

here you go musclerodz you must have overlooked it on the first page. i know i did. it's very easy to get distracted with those pics. actually some times i find myself in a daze from the overbling of the 22's :yes:

Weird $H!t...I justed looked for the post I got reamed in about my 70 at TC and it was gone too!!! Damn, we suck!! :D
45 days is a nutty schedule....mine start to finish will be about a year and three/four months as the car should be done in July/August and we got it last April. Rims are tough on Chevelles because their is just such a huge radius for the wheelwell. I mean it takes putting 20's in the rear just to make it look like your're starting to fill up the potential room. I'm running 18's in the rear of mine and 17's up front and even then I have concern about the amound of wheel-well opening in the rear. I was actually toying with the idea of contouring the fenders/quarters wheel openings to the radius of a perfect circle as to run parallel with the rims/tire. I'm going to mount the combo first to see if it'll have a really negative effect on the car's natural body lines...
Be sure and post more pics as you move along. :cool:

I must need glasses. I don't know how I missed that post completely. That is a nice Green. I have a 69 Firebird project that is close to that. Its Verado Green.

Mike

i think its update time for ya all. here are the valve covers....
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539...0/84870586.jpg
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539...0/84870602.jpg

That's cool!

Brian...I think you're doing a fantastic job on that car. I love the flames in the stripes, and I like your choice of wheels too. Since you asked our opinions...the only thing I would change would be to make the rear wheel a little shorter, 20" would be perfect. But other than that, eveything else looks sick as hell. Keep up the great work....can't wait to see more updates.

Now on to another matter......

I learned my lesson there a few years ago. I was at the Camaro Street Nationals here in Michigan in 2001 and I told a story about a guy who I felt absolutely butchered his SS stripe on his '68 Camaro. It looked like a giant sword going down the fender and door. I mentioned to the guy that if he ever wanted to 'concourse' the car (because it was a numbers-matching SS) that he could purchase a stencel from Classic Industries that would give him the correct appearance of the stripe. He got offended (naturally). I posted a picture of his car and told the story to everyone at TC.....what followed might go down in history as one of the most spectacular 'flamings' in Message Board history. When they got done with me I came limping out of there covered in hot tar and feathers with my pants pulled down to my ankles and my hair on fire. Needless to say....I have never criticized anyones Camaro since then on a public forum and don't intend to in the future. Dad always said, "Son, If you've got nothing nice to say....you best keep your mouth shut".

With that said, I think there are some great people over there, and I can honestly say they have been the biggest help to me so far in my restoration with PT.COM a close 2nd (only because I had more questions in regards to the restoration area than I did the modification area). I don't get along very well with DJD, but everyone else has been great.

Really?!?!?!?

Look for me and scott! :D :D :D

Life's too short to parpicitate in overbearing, unpleasant forums.

Parpicitate? I think I mean participate. You know--to be involved with.

You have a wicked Chevelle Brian. Build that Muthu E-X-actly the way you want it. I have asked some of the guys here their opinions on my 69 Vert (I'm doing something a little different).I should have the rendering completed in a few weeks and I'll want feedback then. Some liked it, other so-so. You'll find a lot of support here. Keep the pix coming.

Valve covers are freakin awesome!!! I love it when they match the car :)

From the owner of a green 70 Chevelle to another the car looks great. :cool:

Keep us up to date on the dash :thumbsup:

i'll keep you all updated on the dash. the gauges are on thier way still and thats about all thats left. however about 6 things i really needed for the show are on backorder from everywhere. like drip rail chrome and tail light lenses. so i jumped on ebay and got some to make sure i will make the show. as of right now were working on the audio part of the car. its a simple set up with a crazy instal. kick panels rear deck and 2 12s. im using all Rockford components. some more bad pictures for you, but i said id keep ya'all updated. 25 days left tell show.......
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539...0/85701355.jpg
http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539...0/85701900.jpg

and yes the whole cars dynomatted.

so you think :_paranoid

Still looking good keep up the good work.

don't worry, i haven't forgot about your PM, just no time :willy:

It looks great. The flames look like they are really on fire.

The interior work is neat and clean. The color is classy, and the wheels are fabulous!

You are going to really enjoy that machine.

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL539...0/85878045.jpg
yay for me. :willy:

looking great .....nice job..cant wait to see rolling all metal on at ride height ...should get alot of attention

radrambler

All I can say is wow. Thats a sick lookin pait job. WHo care if others dont like what youve done. that car is wicked. Build it the way you want if others dont like it its cause they r jealous. Thats one sweet chevelle. Im a checvy truck guy but thats one wicked muscle car

well yet again its update time..... once again i relise some of you don't like stereos and this and that, but i feel if your spending all that time and effort on half the car, you shouldn't half-do anything..
this is the box thats going to house 2 12s..
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637...0/86463434.jpg

this is showing how the side panels are going to fit up to the back panel...
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637...0/86463388.jpg

this is what fits into the side panel...
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637...0/86463457.jpg

this is the back panel that keeps it all clean
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637...0/86463368.jpg

all the side panels will be removable to service stuff thats behind them. its mostly painted but im going to carpet the floor of the trunk.

Looks good,nothing wrong with a nice big stereo. :D

Nothing wrong at all.

You going to paint the panels the same as the exterior?

yea im going to try to use as much of it as i can. im using carpet, green paint, black paint, and chrome.

car
 

Outstanding car! What are you using to mold the side panels and the rear panel in the trunk?

wood, foam, mat, and duraglass, and bondo all mixed togther. i finally got my seats in today. woo woo
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637...0/86721990.jpg
satin black leather and dark green suade..

:hail: I gotta tell u i think that is one of the baddest looking ****ing cars i have ever seen...The flames look cool as ****..the only thing i think u should do is maybe bring the rear down a little bit...anyway good work man keep us posted with pics.... :thumbsup:

very , very nice . keep up the good work !

yea i agree there. the car is on air-ride and i have to trim a little before i can bring it down still. new pictures you say????!!
ever just put stuff togther to see what it would look like? we did and put in our favorite DVD.
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637...0/86874116.jpg
then we put it in the car. note the tape holding it togther...
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637...0/86873302.jpg

mocked all the trunk togther...
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637...0/86873583.jpg

almost have the motor buttoned up also.. and yes, she is dirty.
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL637...0/86873312.jpg

Looks great!