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1969 Chevelle Build Thread
Well after selling my camaro that I restored over my high school years and really growing sick of the diesel scene, I decided it was time to get into another project. I searched for months looking for a solid car, debating between buying a shell and frame and going the long way or getting a rolling shell with all the body and rust fixed. I found a 69 chevelle on ebay and jumped on it. It should be delivered here either today or tomorrow from Vegas.
Plans: LSX (not sure yet) T56 Ford 9" Lots of billet suspension, exterior, interior pieces going to be made for this one. All of the custom parts will be made by me and designed by me and a friend on here. (I'll see if he wants to chime in or not). Here is a teaser pic for now. http://content.screencast.com/users/...12-10_2122.png |
looks like fun!
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Looks like majority of the body work is already done. Keep us posted and lots of pics please. :cheers:
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This should be a great project, I can't wait to get my hands into it.
I think I will let you handle the updates, I just don't have the time to put up a projects page, way too many of them and not enough time in the day. I think I need to hire someone to do it for me. I think we will have to look into machining poly, resin or phenolic stuff for this project. :thumbsup: We will be doing some black delrin for sure. |
have fun!
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you diesel head would get a sponsered carrier. :lol:
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Whatever gets the job done. Price was fair and don't have to worry as he comes recommended. He is looking for a return trip if anyone needs something shipped from California down 5 to Vegas.
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no doubt! Is it here yet? You 've been pretty quiet.
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I wish. It will probably be here Sunday or Monday. I told the guy to take his time since I'm in no hurry.
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Well 6 months later..... No progress. I've been swamped with college and the CNC machine shop.
Car is sitting in my friends backyard while I wait for a short sale house to come through so I can have my own garage. Picked this 9" on CL last week for a good deal. Picking up a t56 from a member here and an ls3 short block from another member very soon. https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...98919969_o.jpg |
LS3 arrives today. Pictures later :ups: :ups: :ups:
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nice billet yoke. :thumbsup:
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LS3 showed up today thanks to a Lateral-G member. Just need a set of heads now
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Nice start . Its going to be a nice build.
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Some CNC goodies hot off the presses........More things to come. Stay tuned
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haaaa nice. wheres mine?? :ups: :action-smiley-027:
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Sneak preview of the wheels I'm getting built for the car. Should be done in 1-1.5 weeks. They will look very similar to these.
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but in 18's right? BTW those heads are a killer deal man. I hope your on the road getting them.
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What brand of tires should I buy? |
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Wheels are done and I should pick them up Monday. =D. Pictures will come then. Still searching for some ls3 heads if anyone has some. More billet goodies coming off the machine. Prototype from Vince @ MSPFab: http://imageshack.us/a/img42/4366/bqsf.jpg Modeling it in CAD: http://imageshack.us/a/img201/3640/wora.jpg Cut First Op in Old Fadal (Not pictured because its a POS lol): http://imageshack.us/a/img21/7329/huwg.jpg 5 Axis Machine Fixture: http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/128...0/208/vhz8.jpg 5 Axis In Process: http://imageshack.us/a/img43/787/bvyt.jpg Finished Machined Part: http://imageshack.us/a/img845/6111/uo6e.jpg Took it to the Sheet Metal Shop next door to put the final bend: http://imageshack.us/a/img194/5407/o2kr.jpg |
Subscribed. :thumbsup:
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Very nice!!! Let see some more please :relax:
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Bringing the car home from my brother in laws this weekend...time to start ripping it apart. :superhack: :superhack: :superhack:
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Just bought the ls3 heads...scored a set of GM performance ported ls3 heads for $1k shipped. :ups: :ups:
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ok 5 axis stuff is way cool, but what type of pizza is that? Damn I am hungry!
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I wanna machine my own rims....now I'm hungry too.
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Awesome piece.
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COUGH COUGH Get to work so we can get my chevelle up there....COUGH COUGH. :thankyou: |
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That's going to be a nice ride. I've always wanted to build a 69 Chevelle.
keep those progress pictures coming. |
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BROKE ASSS LOL |
Started stripping down the car to get it ready for Vince @ MSP. Getting closer =D
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Almost ready for you. Im working all week just to make room for you. :thankyou:
Nice cooker too! |
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The car finally made it to the shop. It only took 10 months or so.
The day will start out with inspecting the body and see what sections we will have to remove prior to media blasting. I like to do major cut outs first so the blaster can get in all the nooks and cracks. Punch card for this stage: Inspect panels Cut out: inner and outer rear wheel houses rusty rear window channel sections trunk filler panel heater side firewall front cowl gutter trans tunnel Get to media blasters by Thursday. |
Good to see it there.
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