started back on my new old project... long

[Wissing72]

After getting into the bodywork, the frame was looked over and measured etc. It wasn't too bad but will need some work. The idea came to mind that if I am boxing the frame and adding all of the suspension, what is the pro's and con's of just setting it aside and putting an after market chassis under it. I started looking into them and reading what others have done and gone through modding the original chassis. Keeping in mind that the work to do one is labor intensive and the other is more of a bolt in (though not totally). What to do.
We decided the way to go was with an after market chassis, so we called Roadster Shop and had one sent out to us. Man that thing is a work of art! This car is going to go way beyond what I ever thought it would be, I had only dreamed about this.

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by gmtech921

After getting into the bodywork, the frame was looked over and measured etc. It wasn't too bad but will need some work. The idea came to mind that if I am boxing the frame and adding all of the suspension, what is the pro's and con's of just setting it aside and putting an after market chassis under it. I started looking into them and reading what others have done and gone through modding the original chassis. Keeping in mind that the work to do one is labor intensive and the other is more of a bolt in (though not totally). What to do.
We decided the way to go was with an after market chassis, so we called Roadster Shop and had one sent out to us. Man that thing is a work of art! This car is going to go way beyond what I ever thought it would be, I had only dreamed about this.

Hell yea now you're cooking with gas.....

What are you doing for a drivetrain? Another big block or something else?

The body looks like a pretty good starting point.

[Wissing72]

Originally Posted by FETorino

Hell yea now you're cooking with gas.....

Thanks!!

What are you doing for a drivetrain? Another big block or something else?

I have a couple of big blocks that I considered, and the small block that came out of it but I decided to go with an LS and a 6 speed

The body looks like a pretty good starting point.

The body was pretty good, it was somewhat preserved by being in storage and torn down for 15 years

[214Chevy]

Say bro, I see you ain't messing around since you're going with an RS chassis. Niiiiiiice!! Keep us posted and thanks for bringing another Chevelle to the board. I'm suscribed.

[Wissing72]

Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

Say bro, I see you ain't messing around since you're going with an RS chassis. Niiiiiiice!! Keep us posted and thanks for bringing another Chevelle to the board. I'm suscribed.

thanks! I am done with messing around I want the car done. I have spent sooo many years on other projects and I get burned out and start back on them etc. I am glad there is enough aftermarket support out there now for these cars. I have been collecting stuff for years that I can now use and/or get rid of.

[Royalworks]

Very nice on the chassis. I can see this car turning out amazing.

[dug]

damn, lotsa 70's popping up now. That frame is wicked.

[Wissing72]

Originally Posted by dug

damn, lotsa 70's popping up now. That frame is wicked.

I hope the car turns out as well as the frame!
Haha I have had this car for sooo long people used to say "whats a chevelle" is that like a camaro? grrrr.
I think most of the camaro's got picked up by guys like Stielow (j/k mark)
Mine is a true 70 as well.....

[dug]

oh man, I get so tired of people asking about my car and "is it done?" I've only had mine about 10 years and its been non-op for about 6 now as I rebuild it. hopefully next summer it will run.



....I always say that.

[Wissing72]

some updates...





will get more soon