Brian's '67 FAST TRACK Chevelle at the Roadster Shop
 

Another one from the general updates thread that probably deserves it's own thread now...

Brian's '67 arrived as a really clean body shell with plans for a fairly 'traditional' appearing Chevelle on the outside, but with the internals of a well detailed and highly capable pro-touring A-body.

The hit list so far includes an LS7 with TKO-600 trans, one of our FAST TRACK IRS chassis with Afco dual adjustable coilovers and a nicely modified interior.

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And, the FAST TRACK chassis:

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That is a very nice chassis

Thanks Tracy!

On to the install! Where old meets new...

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You can see from the following pics how the IRS chassis and rear wheel/ trunk floor area meet up and the fairly straightforward floor mod to accommodate the IRS portion.

Original trunk:

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Wheel tubs cut and 'hump' between removed

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New tubs and floor portion installed

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Clearance being made for the trans and new trans tunnel:

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Looks awesome Guys - can't wait to see it in person.

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Cleaning up the firewall for a much neater appearance...

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Inner fender tidy up:

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New closeout panels for the core support and inner fenders:

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Some stainless exhaust shots...

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For the interior, as mentioned, the owner wanted to keep it fairly traditional looking but with some areas freshened up and modernised. The dash retains the stock Chevelle shape and feel but with a couple of subtle touches to set it apart while still looking fairly 'correct'. We decided to run a full concave section from left to right with the gauges protruding from the surface. Quick sketch of the concept:

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The original dash:

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Layout and build:

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You can see here how each gauge 'cup' is held individually by set screws to help with the install and serviceability.

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The center console will be a fairly simple waterfall style and incorporate a painted insert and upholstered sides with a rear armrest:

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The dash is sick, beautiful work as always.

WOW!!!!! This is going to be an amazing car.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Nobody does it better than the RS.Thank's for the Idea's on iner fender mod's.

Top notch, grade "A" work. :wow: :wow:

Thanks for all the comments! :thumbsup:

Couple more shots of the console as it comes together...

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Awesome work.

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Beautiful as always! I got a tour of the shop a couple of weeks ago from Phil when Rob was in town to see his Ford. What an awesome place and great car guys! Phil spent the better part of hour with me showing me the place from front to back, I got to see some of the upcoming projects that will be hitting the shows next summer WOW :wow: Is all I can say. Even invited me to lunch :faint: And I wasn't buying anything just came to check out the place and to meet up with Rob!!! Thanks again Phil for the time you took from your busy day to show me around! These guys get it!!!

Gauges suffer in comparison to what you're doing with the rest of the interior... just sayin'

As always....setting the standard! You treatments in the motor compartments are always clean, simple & well executed! :thumbsup:

UPDATE: I figured it out -- It appears to be from Detroit Speed.

What wiper motor is that I've seen in several of the GM RS builds? I'm looking for ideas on relocating or just cleaning up the wiper motor on the 71 Cutlass Supreme my son and I are working on.

Agreed, but that is what the customer wanted.

Your are definitely welcome. It was good to finally meet you in person and show some of the projects that we have to keep off the internet for now.

Thanks everyone!:thumbsup:

It is a Detroit Speed wiper motor kit.

It has been a few months since the last update on Brian's 67 Chevelle. We have made a good amount of progress on the build and it is just about ready to head over for body work. Here is a look at what we have been up to on this build.

Started with the bumpers and wanted a cleaner, smoother look with out veering too far off from stock. (At the request of the great Kenny Davis, they will be chrome.) The stock bumpers on these cars fit like.... they were made for a different car. They hang a few inches out past the body and really do not follow the rest of the lines on the car too well. They are tight in some areas and have large gaps in others. They are high in some areas and low in others.

Before:
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After: Also start of the new upper bumper to grille filler panel
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Also decided to ditch the license plate area and smooth that out to create 2 distinct bumper openings. Again, trying to keep a smoothed stock look.
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Another problem with the 66-67 Chevelles is that the bumper is too short and you end up seeing a lot below it. In this case it is the radiator, core support, and dry sump tank. We fabbed a small chin spoiler to conceal everything.

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Also had to fab some new bumper brackets to get the bumper tighter to the body, eliminate the bumper bolts, and have clearance to go around the dry sump tank.
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There was a considerable amount of work required to get it to fit close to the body and follow the lines it should. It was narrowed, raised, and brought in closer to the rear body. The corners were completely re-worked so the peaks were brought inline with the tail lights. Material was also added to maintain a consistent gap from the top of the bumper to the bottom or the car.

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To smooth out the side of the car, the customer chose to eliminate the lock cylinders and use Kindig It's flush mounted smooth door handles
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Also finished up a lot of the smaller jobs to get it ready for the body work phase.

Mounted the Peterson Dry Sump Tank and fabbed stainless upper and lower hoses to the Ron Davis radiator. Working on the cold air intake tube now.
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Wrapped up the center console, steering and pedals.
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Looks like it's time for a Road trip. I need to see some finished cars.

ps We still dropping the 62 off after the first of the year ???

We are still good for just after the 1st of the year on your Six-Deuce. We should have a certain chassis just about completed at that time....:_paranoid

Great work by the RS crew ...again. :thumbsup:

Are you guys back purging your stainless exhaust? Looks really nice

Coming along great. I'll take a set of the bumpers.:)

Unreal! Thats on a whole different level of greatness.

Sounds like a plan. The Cuda will be next

yeah it is. We purge weld almost all of our stainless exhaust systems? Thanks

You guys are awesome. Love the bumper work. Simple and looks great.

Great work! Did you guys work with OE bumpers or repops? Just curious because my OE bumpers aren't in great shape. Planning to rechrome anyway so maybe repops with some fab work to improve fitment is better route.

Was there ever a picture of this car painted? I was curious how well the door handles disappear with the paint?

Thanks

Killer work, I love the center console!

I remember this build thread..... I spend 3 hours on page 1 one weekend. great work guys.

We finished up the remaining metal work and added a few more details. The customer picked up the car about a year ago to complete the body/paint/assembly at a body shop in Canada, closer to him. We would have loved to finish the car, but we were pretty far apart on the body/paint budget and goals. Sometimes it is better to part ways on good terms rather than head down a road where you know that both parties will be upset with the end product.