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62 ChevyII On Target
Always lots of good stuff on Lateral-G! Thanks to everyone for posting your projects.
I'll call the project "On Target". Attempting to stay on target with level of build, ability, time in the shop, with family, and $ input. It can be a challenge to balance what we want and not getting out of control in other areas. All of us have a different mix and level in all these areas. That is what makes everyones car unique. Started with a 49,000 mile '62 Chevy II. Have been modifying something for the last 15 years and keeping driveable most summers. Kind of a test mule. Changing is part of the process and interest. Swapped in an LT1 - 4L60E back in 2001. Went with automatic to make it easier for our boys to make a few drag strip passes. Has run a 12.88 e.t. in 1/4 mile. Mini tubbed a few years later, A/C another year, etc, etc.. The last year and a half have totally stripped it apart and refreshing everything along with some modifications. Will post a few early pics and current status. Later will start listing some steps getting here and current updates. Have wanted to post it on here for a long time, but was out in the shop trying to keep the project moving forward or watching other super projects on Lateral-G. Better get in on here before the car is done. Thanks again for putting your neat stuff on here. Jim Here's after original engine swap, mini tub and before blowing apart for redo. http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/...GuysKC2005.jpg |
Awesome! Another Nova... err Chevy II :D . Very nice. Can't wait to see what the "redo" is like.
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Here's a rendering by Nunez Design of where the project is going. It added some extra motivation You can find him on hubgarage.com with a search for nunez design. Lots of neat renderings and more on there. Thanks Jorge for the rendering, it's super!!
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/..._rendering.jpg |
In primer at the Hot Rod Super Nationals in Lincoln Nebraska 2010 at Hot Rods by Todd booth. Todd's spraying the paint and giving body prep assistance. Plus tons of advice in how to do it right in body and paint prep, techniques, materials etc, etc, etc. In addition Todd has instilled motivation to step it up to a higher level of finish than originally planned with just fresh paint and a color change. Thanks Todd!! Check him out at Hot Rods by Todd on the hubgarage.com.
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/...incoln2010.jpg |
Fast forward to just a few weeks ago. Pretty current. Just came in from the shop, have been sanding the clear coat in preparation for buffing by Hot Rods by Todd.
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/...f/IMG_6185.jpg http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/...f/IMG_6217.jpg http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/...f/IMG_6203.jpg |
love those cars. :thumbsup:
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This body style always has a spot in my heart... back in high school my buddy (now my brother in law) had one... 283 4 speed car... used a copper toilet bowl float for a shift handle. He had a job - I had a drivers license... and that was about it... he'd work - I'd borrow the Nova and bring it back with the tank bone dry - we'd fill 'er up and spend the rest of the summer night cruising. Good times in that car... lots of good memories.
Your car looks GREAT! Keep posting the progress! Love it! |
nice!
you just cant go wrong with a red on a classic! |
You forgot to cut the post out.....:lol:
As much as I like your Duece project I really like your garage setup!!!:thumbsup: John |
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Here's a pic of another Chevy II had back in the mid 70's. NovaNutCase - notice that one didn't have a post. http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/.../SmokingII.jpg And here's the current Chevy II project a few years back of my boy getting the smoking addiction too. http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/...ireSmoke-1.jpg |
Looks nice! Hard to beat those II's. Have always liked those as well! :thumbsup:
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Great photos!
Here's one of me some 40 years ago.... I've inhaled that smoke of which you spoke... :willy: :D http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...andWhipple.jpg |
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that there is one cool idea. I too love the bodies of the chevy IIs
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You've got a sweet ride there. Thats a great idea on the inside of the door. What size is your garage? I'm thinking of putting a beam in for a trolley like you have, what did you do to support it?
The paint looks great. |
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Trolley is supported above with a long pipe running crosswise to the trusses. Thanks, Jim |
I love what you have done. Very nice car.
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That is a cool idea and great use of those valve covers :thumbsup: .
What primer is that on the car? |
Nice to see something different. Me likey
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nothing like doing it in the garage,nice work:thumbsup:
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Very,Very nice Ride.And can't wait to see the finished product.Hope to see you and it at the K.C. Goodguy's.:thumbsup: Scott M.
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That should look nice in there.
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Finished dash and gauge cluster installed.
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/...f/IMG_6587.jpg Radio removed and replaced with Vintage Air control panel. In place of radio control knobs are the light and wiper switches. http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/...f/IMG_6586.jpg |
wow that looks pretty cool!!!
I'll admit when i say the first pic and the text that you were gonna use a 4th gen camaro cluster i said "oh no" lol but seeing in there it looks awesome!! |
love the color combo.
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I am really diggin the sensibilty and simplicity of your work. Love the dash cluster:cheers:
Tim |
Killer!
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Very nice.:thumbsup: I like when you don't have to spend a lot of money to come up with something cool.:thumbsup:
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That is going to be one nice car.
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That Dash looks killer!:thumbsup:
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that dash looks great. The whole car is very trick.
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car looks great!
Really like the dash! :thumbsup: |
:thumbsup: I like what I'm seeing! :thumbsup:
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Looks great, Nice details!
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Paint system is BASF Glasurit base/clear. Finished sanding the clear coat. Sanded 600 grit 1st to flatten any spray texture. Then 1000 grit, 1500, 2000 and finally 3000 grit.
Here's after 3000 grit: http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/...Stuff/6609.jpg Starting to buff with Mother's Rubbing Compound: http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/...f/IMG_6618.jpg |
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