63’ Chevy II Project “The Golden Girl”

[64G-lark]

Thanks Brian, It all worked out in the end. I’m using Speedway Motors Unser edition rear suspension as well. Truck arm style with watts link. Narrowed 9” full floater rear. I was able to reuse my center section ( 3.70 gear with True-Trac 31 spline).







The rear end that was in the car was a 65' Chevy II 10 bolt 8.2" it had been upgraded to a 3.73 posi with 11" disc brakes. It has gone on to be reunited with a 65 car that was in need of a new rear.

[64G-lark]

Test fitting headers and fitting a steering shaft using Borgenson joints, the front joint I used a damper style, cut down a collapsible d shaped shaft.



I found a damaged rear shock mount under the undercoating. I repaired it even though I wont be using it for anything other than a mounting hole for the new rear subframe. Must have had a rear shock come loose at some point and the bolt hole got torn away.

[64G-lark]

Once I was satisfied with the front sub frame, engine and trans mock up I pulled it back apart to close up all the holes in the firewall that I wouldn't be using.

[64G-lark]

With all the unneeded holes filled I put it back together to get it back to roller. I loaded it on a trailer and headed to Wisconsin to take it to Randy Johnson at D & Z Customs. I elected to get some professional help to build the transmission tunnel, install DSE mini tubs, a full floor pan, trunk pans, etc. I have known Randy a few years, he is a straight shooter and he was able to fit me in his busy schedule.

Out with the old.







The new to go in.



New rear crossmember/ subframe for the watts link and coil overs mounts welded into the inside of the rear frame rails. You can see the gas filler location in this picture above the left rear inner wheel tub. More to come on that later.

[64G-lark]

Starting to go back together.





Mini tubs in.


Custom panel for the trunk to provide clearance for watts link.


New panel behind the rear bumper.

[64G-lark]

Randy was able to reuse the DSE sub frame connectors and torque boxes. Randy modified a Speedway Motors trans. Crossmember to mount to the DSE sub frame connectors.

[Gmachine1911]

Looks really good, nice progress! Your paint scheme reminds me of Smokey Yunick’s 68 Camaro Trans Am car. Keep the updates coming, always good to see another Nova on here.