HPI Customs : Chevelle Frames and projects
 

We recently started a whole bunch of chevelles. The count is up to two 67 chevelles and 3 70's!

For two of the 70 chevelles, we are using stock chassis with Speedtech Road Assault Suspension packages. On top of that, we developed a k-member system that we are now installing in all our customers chevelles that aren't getting a custom frame, and even using a tweaked version for our custom frames! It consists of :
a tubular k brace
frame boxing
total front-to-back factory seam re weld
Body mount reinforcement and billet body mount set
exhaust/driveshaft crossmember
trans mount system.

Our trans mount is slotted to accept LS/SBC/BBC with any GM auto, t56, t5, or tko trans!

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We integrate exhaust hanger holes into the crossmembers and then use our laser cut stainless tabs and rubber grommets to isolate the exhaust.

This is a 70 chevelle that we are doing a bit more "drag race". Typical 4 link/wishbone/anti-roll bar combo with a Dart big block up front, lemons headers, and we are doing a 3.5 inch exhaust. Used our chevelle k brace system and tweaked it for the back half style chassis.

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Nice work, very similar to what I am doing to my 72 frame.

I checked out your build thread Greg, nice car! I like the rendering, especially the black bumpers. Are those Boze stingers? I have the same rims going on my own car.

Cool stuff

Great looking stuff!

Nice...very nice!! :hail:

Thanks, still a work in progress. the wheels are actually Boze Hi Octane's. but I may end up with something else that Frank @ prodigy recommended to me. but it will look similar.

Two questions, what size tube are you using on the outer tubes and how much would you want for a set of the slotted tabs?

The tubing is 1 5/8.

Looks great Tyler. Looks very stout.

Nice work it looks great.

Very nice work.:thumbsup: Scott

Here is what is going on top of one of the first two frames...... another body to follow after this one! Its the first Dynacorn Chevelle in Manitoba, one of the first in Canada. Any one else using one of these State side yet?

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I didn't even know they were making them. Is it mini tubbed?

They aren't minitubbed as they are designed to drop onto stock frames..... but you can run a 305 and possibly a 315 under a 70.......

Neither did I....sweet!! :willy: :willy:

Yes they have them in convertibles too!

This is one of two we are going to be doing. More to come later!!!

Im trying to order one but shipping through UPS is CRAZY. Any one have any freight shipping companys out there, as i pretty sure the box weighs less then 50 lbs........


Really would like to order a 'kit' like this and the rotisserie just arrived so im getting ancy.

Umm somebody has to know something? I would like this kit but can not get a shipping quote.... Any where else that I can get something similar?

I have been away for a week, sorry for not posting! I got some pics of these frames powdered and assembled now too.

Well, lets see them...

also did you get my PM?

Ok heres the version 1 frame. We have been doing all our stuff in a slightly metallic gunmetal, its a nice contrast with the stainless exhaust and black speedtech stuff on it!
The lights are off in the shop now, otherwise I would have put a pic up with the exhaust and suspension on.


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We are just finishing up our rear trailing arm braces and billet body mount set too!

Heres an update, the exhaust is Dynatech 3 inch stainless. we used a set of their 2 1/8 headers for it, but they aren't for a chevelle so the frame had some serious massaging for it.

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Sent PM. Cash burning whole.......:fire:

X2 on that Addicted!!!

Trying to get on top of it!! Sent some pms.....

all looks good keep it comming

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Please PM me a price on all parts to do this to my '71. Thanks

Looking for kit for 1964 chevelle PM price and shipping to 01749

Thanks

Need ASAP

Looks like Tyler & Dawn @ HPI have stumbled into a whole BUNCH of potential orders - I've been corresponding with them via email and will be purchasing their chassis materials for my '70 Chevelle as soon as we can iron out the details. I call "dibs" on the next shipment with the adjustable trans mount cross member!

Rob

you are correct!

Just finishing up the first batch today. Thanks for being patient!

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Those are some nice looking parts.

Sent Pm's to email....

Got my frame all ready for the new hardware...

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Nice! What engine/trans are you using?

OK...so I am going to need one of these frames for a '69 A body please?

Same here on a 70 :cool:

Here is what I have done with my '71 Chevelle frame so far but I think it is still missing something! Definitely needs one of Tyler's kits. Tyler thanks for all the info I will let you know shortly what I have decided. Too bad I already painted the frame, oh well that's what happens when project take too long--- more cool parts become available! Nice work Tyler!:thumbsup:

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