Official Project "In Motion" Thread
 

Figured now that im getting some good progress on my 70 Chevelle build id start an official thread to keep posting to from here until the end.

Here is the rendering:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...e/Chevelle.jpg

Car as it stood when I aquired it.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...DayHome005.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...DayHome002.jpg
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http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...DayHome011.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...DayHome012.jpg

Pulling the body off, Mocking up the motor, and boxing the frame.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...BodyOff023.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...BodyOff021.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/013.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...elle/011-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/009.jpg

Frame, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, etc. All powdercoated, fresh and ready to install.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/020.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/007.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...elle/010-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/022.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/025.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/018.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...elle/025-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/027.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/035.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/038.jpg

LS2 and 4l80e All Painted and Ready to go in.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/005.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/019.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...elle/024-1.jpg

MAN thats going to be one nice car keep the pics coming :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

wow that is some serious progress!!!!!!!! keep us posted

Thanks guys! I will be keeping the progress coming:lateral:

Sweet looking chevelle! What is the design right behind the door in the stripe? I can't quite make it out.

Looks awesome, keep the pics coming. :cheers:

What size are those Nitto tires? There's not much sidewall...

295/25/22 rear and 255/30/20 in the front.

Finally got some more progress made this week.

13 Inch 4 Piston Wilwood Rear Brakes
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...elle/001-1.jpg

Body back from media blast and in primer
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/003.jpg

LS2 and 4l80e All Painted up and in the car.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...elle/012-2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...elle/007-1.jpg

Header Clearance with no air
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/014.jpg

How much lower then the frame do those headers hang?

Not sure exactly. Maybe this picture will help.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...elle/010-2.jpg

:wow: i don't see those lasting you very long.

Keep in mind the car has air bags and that is with the air all the way out. Ride height will be 2-3 inches higher.:thumbsup:

I know I shouldnt let this out of the bag yet but I just cant sit on these pictures. We put the body back on to check for clearances so that the tranny tunnel could be made. Body work is starting now but this is just back from media blast and primered.

Let me know what you think. Lots of new pics coming in the next week or so, be on the lookout.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...e/P1000942.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...e/P1000944.jpg
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How far are the headers from the floor pan? I'd be worried about those hanging that low.

I just moched up a BBC in my '66, and the headers were about 1.5" from the floor, but didn't apear to hang as low as yours. I ended up taking about 1" off each tube to get them tight to the floors. Not they're up a little more then the stock crossmember.

Wow awesome whats not to like about the baddest muscle car ever built!
and my person favoriate aswell as a 70 GTO damn nice ride bro keep up the good work!:bow:

Keep in mind the car has air ride and that is with no air in the bags. The headers are about 2 inches from the ground, maybe slightly less but the car would not be able to drive at that height. I think they will ride about 4.5-5 inches from the road.

Just a couple more pictures from today. Just added some corvette valve covers and painted my intake until the new bling shows up.
Also got my 3.5" Aluminum drive shaft from Inland Empire Drive Line. Just wanted to thank everyone at Inland Empire, great service, fast turn around, and they make it very easy to order the right piece the first time. Top quality! THANKS!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...elle/001-2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/002.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...elle/003-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...elle/005-1.jpg

A little bling for the day!
 

More pictures and details to arrive later!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...e/IMG00100.jpg

Ok guys here it is. My Magnacharger arrived today for my LS2 Chevelle.

Polished MP122HH!!!!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...elle/001-3.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...elle/005-2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/006.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...elle/009-1.jpg

PORN!!!!!!!!

Looks Awesome

Finally back to work on the car!

Finally got the Synister Serpentine Kit Installed(ps dont ever buy from them). Also the body is just about done and ready for paint which hopefully will happen this week. Also the interior is coming along nicely. You can see the custom dash test fit here. Its made of fiberglass and only weights 15lbs. There will be matching door panels and console as well.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...e/P1010299.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...e/P1010293.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...e/P1010290.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...e/P1010286.jpg

Dub,
Who's doing the work?

Jeremy Miranda of www.mirandabuilt.com is doing all the work except the body and interior.

You can find more about his shop and other builds on Hubgarage.com under username mirandabuilt.

so I take it you are down here in the Broward area?

Yes, i live in North Broward, Deerfield Beach. The shop is located in Ft Lauderdale Off dixie and prospect rds.

Got a couple new pictures today. Got the Retrotek Speed Pushbutton Shifter installed, and got a couple cleaner pictures of the motor.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13.../Retrotek2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...tekShifter.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...e/Synister.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...elle/006-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...evelle/008.jpg

Also here are some more interior picture updates.

Door Panels in FiberGlass and Then Being Covered
Kick Panels in FiberGlass then Finished
Package Tray Covered

All of the panels are being wrapped with black first, then will get custom suede, and billet inserts.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...055_detail.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...034_detail.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...111_detail.jpg
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http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...028_detail.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...007_detail.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...031_detail.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...012_detail.jpg

is that going to be a kit? the interior? any idea on pricing?

This is a one off build for this project. He will build anyone a custom interior though. His work is amazing.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...016_detail.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...012_detail.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...004_detail.jpg

Cool slick shifter. Any fear the heat will affect the electronics?



Mal

I have questioned the same thing. The company that makes it says there will be no problem as they have done 100s of them. I will wrap the box and or the header with some heat tape to protect it.

Great progression, I love this build!

Alex

Build is coming along great!!!:thumbsup:
Nice choice in car and engine. Keep us posted.:yes: :thumbsup: