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64 Chevelle SS Malibu Redo
I purchased this car 12 years ago . Living in Utah and being a car guy when you see a old car that you like and it is running the original California black plate with a for sale sign , well you need to do what you need to . At that time I was putting the finishing touches on my 1971 ElCamino . My son at that time was 5 years old , I would notice him grabbing tools from the tool box and act like he was working on the Chevelle . At that point the wife and I decide that we would build the car drive it for a few years then give it to him as his first car . So in 2006 we started to restore with a frame off build on the car and build it my way . As a general contractor 2008 came about , forcing use to put the car on the back burner . This is roughly where we left off on the car .
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...pswy4ux8km.jpg Fast forward to 2013 my son now is 15 and found a C10 that we worked on for 2 years going trough the truck from top to bottom front to back . http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...psujgbouzr.jpg With a LS swap built 700R4 12 bolt posi with 373 rear gear . Now the kid has the bug and wants to build a more powerful and better handling car . So i just set back and waited it out as he poured though the local adds for sale trying to find that next project . After looking at a few and buying a car . I offered up the 64 Chevelle and he jump on it . So out came the blown small block and we pushed it out of the garage for the first time in 8 years . There it was with 8 years of dust on it . http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...sdjurdk0r.jpeg Now after a wash job here it is . http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...ps01x26b4p.jpg Now we can start the tear down . |
Nice!!!
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welcome to the site but Tear down? looks like its ready to go together
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The start of Malibu Redo !! No looking back !! Front clip off .
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8rzfoqha.jpg http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...psj1gqgca9.jpg Body off the frame . http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...psodazunop.jpg http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...psghqzgt30.jpg http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...psn0ddd9mi.jpg |
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And now for some parts !!
Full Suspension from Speedtech Performance http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...pswp5afixe.jpg Got to love Made in the USA http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...psbxrzxwyt.jpg Complete set of C6 Z06 brakes http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...psavwbmqih.jpg |
Awesome! looking forward to see what you have from Speedtech and your plans. What a great way to spend time with your family.
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I agree with Jay. The car is already very nice, and will be obviously better, based on your sons taste...that truck is killer!
The best part about this build in the end, will be the time you got to spend with your son. Please keep us posted! |
Thanks guys !! I will keep you updated as we start the rebuild .
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Here is a update. We where able to get the frame boxed and the Chicane coilover conversion kit installed.
Over the weekend we where able to mock up the engine placement with the help of a Speedtech kit . It included the mounts stands as well as there oil pan and Stainless Works headers . http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2thy45rj.jpg http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...psrzjxzebj.jpg Here you can see the Chicane coilover kit. http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3mjnwf0e.jpg http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...psbsok5txa.jpg A few pics of the Speedtech ATS oil pan. What a nice piece ! http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2x8usonq.jpg http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...psberhcays.jpg A couple of the firewall clearance. http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...pshaxknooj.jpg http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...psjxvtyjpq.jpg Looking underneath. http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7dq5kwce.jpg Now time to get the transmission cross member and the bracing mocked up then out comes again for welding. |
Belated Welcome! I'm patial to SpeedTech :yes: You're in good hands bud! Great progress...
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Also a nice build you got going on there . |
The Nash / Richmond 5 speed is now for sale and a T 56 was ordered yesterday .
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Just notice you're in Utah. Great part of the U.S for sure. Nice to be close to Roger and the gang @ Speedtech. I bought my complete Track-Time kit in '12 when they were making the move down to the U.S from B.C Canada to be closer to the action. Glad their commitment is paying off. I can't wait to get my car on the road to feel the results of quality craftsmanship. Thanks for the pics:thumbsup:
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I've been watching out for updates. I'm glad to see your moving ahead and cant wait to see the progress
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Got the T56 from Hurst ! Was nice to get 10% off .
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...psb9xjut5h.jpg http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...psbw3mpj3q.jpg http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...psm7awx1ya.jpg http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...psnnoodkdm.jpg Time to install the trans and cut tunnel . Then finish the frame mock up . More to come soon ! |
Fantastic start to a refresh build, that car's a beauty! Keep the pics coming, this is way more exciting than a ride on the Heber Creeper! ;)
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Your son's gonna have a sweet first car! We're tuned in to see what else you have in store!
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