MetalWorks LS3 powered 1967 Chevelle pro-touring re-vamp build
 

This 67 came into MetalWorks are an already great looking street car, but the new owner wanted us to take it to the next level of performance and style.

The transformation of this 67 will include: A brand new GM Performance 430hp LS3 engine with MSD Atomic LS EFI, a Wagner front runner drive kit, a 4L65E transmission with a MSD TCM "transmission controller", Vintage AC, a Currie 9" rear end, Heidt's front and rear suspension, Wilwood 12.19" brakes, Budnik V2 wheels, Dakota Digital gauges, and a full custom interior and convertible top.

Love this generation! Gonna keep my eye on this for sure!

METALWORKS is the best high end car builders in the northwest. ( PERIOD ),,
I know first hand.

Heidts front suspension swap
 

First thing we tackled was improving the Chevelle's handling and braking, so we swapped out the stock front suspension for a Heidts upgrade, and a Wilwood disc brake conversion.

Heidts rear suspension swap, and Currie rear end
 

Our next upgrade was to swap out the mostly stock rear suspension for a Heidts set-up, along with a Currie rear end with Wilwood brakes.

Pulling the SBC in prep for the LS3 conversion
 

Out with the old, and in with the new...though the SBC was a great running, it's time for an upgrade.

It looks like a really nice car, and with the updates it's going to be even better.

Nice to know there is a shop like this so close by. Looking forward to the projects progress.

New drive line mock up
 

Dropped in the LS3 and trans for mock up of the motor and tranny mounts.

Clean!
 

Nice tidy install

Good luck getting the drive line angles right with those BRP mounts.

Andrew

Looks like a great project!
You should install a Holley 302-2 oil pan and use lower mounts for the Chevelle. Check out this thread: http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=717386

These are actually Trans-dapt mounts...but I know what you are saying...they all present issues...with angles.

Budnik wheels
 

The Chevelle's "Budnik V2" wheels arrived, and they look great.

Have you fired up the MSD yet? Curious on how it to setup after the install?

MEEE TOOO...:cheers:

MSD fuel injection
 

We have not fired this engine yet, but our shop does a ton of LS conversions, and we LOVE the MSD fuel injection. We also have it on our personal shop car which is a 68 GTO with a pretty radical Wegner Motorsports LS3 in it and it handles that engine great.
The hand held controller steps you through a series of basic questions, then it goes into a self learning mode, and really does an amazing job...we recommend it highly.

That engine angle looks extreme. I bet the front operating angle is 10 degrees!!!

Andrew

Tranny tunnel
 

Here we are opening up the tranny tunnel to allow room for the much larger 4L65E.

Firewall
 

Here we are filling holes and smoothing off the firewall, then shooting it in semi-gloss black...next is the final install of the LS3.

Are the Wheel centers Charcoal or Turbine finish ? Thanks, everything is looking good !!

Thanks...the finish on the Budnik wheel is Charcoal.

Final engine install
 

Installed the engine and trans for the final time.

Nice set up..!

What accessory drive are you using on it?

They are using a Wegner front drive w/ two tone diamond cut finish.

Wegner makes a nice looking Accessory drive kit. Those Mac's Pivot for LS made installing my motor easy. The motor looks nice.

Budnik wheels
 

Budnik wheels are finally on for good....

Installing controllers
 

Here we are fabricating mounts for the MSD and Dakota Digital control modules.

Assembly begins
 

Assembly begins will engine bay work, and Dynamat on the floors.

Nice looking build


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Thanks a lot!!

Interior work
 

Our customer wanted a color change for the interior...here you can see some of the components...new top, carpet, seats upholstery, and trunk panels.

Nice way to keep the trunk looking clean with the upholstered panels.Last spring Bo stripped my 65 Gto.I installed larger tubs and have to run the exhaust over the IRS,my trunk floor paid the price and lost its good looks.This offers me a solution that I haven't considered.Its nice to see a shop doing good work and posting for us guys working in the garage at home.

Thanks, glad the trunk work gives you some new ideas. Sounds like the GTO build is coming along...have fun with it this winter.

A/C and power steering lines
 

Time to run some A/C and power steering lines...

Dash assembly
 

Here we are assembling the dash utilizing new Dakota Digital gauges, and a few other modern touches.

Nicely detailed! The owner will be pleased!

Thanks...appreciate it.

Dash install
 

Time to put the dash back in...