A little progress on my Chevelle

[Tom.A]

Not much of an update but I got the Hydraulic kit from Classic Motorsports (AKA Classic Chevy 5 Speed). I knew Jeff and the guy's had been working on the Chevelle application for a while so I waited. Finally last week they were finished up with first production pieces. The guy's over there are great and they won't hurry any products until they are totally happy with fitment and function. I was very pleased with their design of the bracket (Note: There are no current plans for them to sell as a stand alone item. It is only available when buying a full 5 speed conversion kit from them). The bracket mounts on the four brake booster stud and is nice and Strong. It comes into the left side of the clutch pedal unlike others that go between the brake and clutch pedals. Here is a few pictures. Sorry crummy cell phone pics as I did not have my camera.



My roll cage was close but cleared fine. This won't be an issue on most other Chevelles without a cage. It comes with remote reservoir and a direct mount. It appears the direct would fit if I did not have the bar through fire wall. I am using the remote. I not sure if I will leave it mounted like this or I may even use another type of remote. The hood does clear with plenty of room



A little wider shot prior to adding remote. The bracket while hard to see in this picture comes way out to the left.





I have a few more things to fit and then I will be taking the front clip and engine out for some paint. Were going to add a crossbar to tie the two engine compartment bars together with a dimple die cover. I also think I am gonna add down bars that drop between the UCA and fire wall. I am thinking of adding tabs to the engine bars so we can make some kind of fender wells as the stock ones are not going to fit right

[XcYZ]

Tom, the car is looking awesome.

[tones2SS]

She's coming along nicely.

[Ricochet]

Thanks for the updates!! Nice cage work!

Brent

[Tom.A]

Thanks guys.

[Tom.A]

Not much of an update, but I got my new wheels. I had to dig deep to find this thread Family & work take priority over the car. However I use this site to get inspired everyday. It's the next best thing too see other members car's come together.
The wheels are Fikse Profil 13. I waffled about a choice for months and in the end picked these at the last minute. Thanks to Frank @ Prodigy Customs for the deal I had called to get another brand originally.
Rears: 18 x 11 (6"BS) and front 18 x 9-1/2" (5.25" BS). I did not have the brake rotors on but it appears everything will clear good.
Also thanks to Jon @ Driverz Inc as he supplied the the Nitto tires and mounting. He is local too me. I wanted somebody that would not scratch or rough them up. He is a good guy and handled them with care.
Tires are 305/35/18 Nitto DR in rear and 275/40/18 in front. I was thinking Toyo R888's but maybe later if I actually make track days.


I think the car will need to come down a little lower to look right.

[Mikael A]

Love the new wheels car is looking good.

[WILWAXU]

Car is coming along great! nice work!

[Mikael A]

Wow she looks great