Introducing my '69 Chevelle (and myself)

[gmorris]

Originally Posted by postino

Thanks for the quick reply. That picture from the front says it all....nothing hanging below the front crossmember. Those lemons look like they fit awesome.

I already tried one set of headers and they hung about 3 inches below the crossmember and oil pan....no good. The lemons are pricey but look to be worth it.

You'll have to let us know when you get the Chevelle out on the road how you like the sound.

Again, awesome car! Congrats!

Yeah, I debated for a long time over the lemons headers. It's a huge price tag but when you install them and they fit perfectly and you have clear access to all the plugs and the filter I think they're worth it. Plus Dan Lemons is a great guy to deal with. Tell him your exact combination of parts and they show up on time and they fit...can't ask for much more. Plus they are just a work of art! They also let you add options like 02 sensor bungs and different flanges so you get exactly what you want without having to hack them up later.

[ROKN69]

A very beautiful car! I'm impressed you did so much of the work yourself. That's a huge plus when you are able to do that. I'm looking forward to hearing how the first drive goes.

[gearheads78]

very sweet car. I love your tire, wheel / paint / combo

[awr68]

I love it!!

[tony byram]

Thats one sweet Chevelle! Love the Prowler orange, looks great on the car. What tires are you running? Those Forgelines look great too!

[ElkyZO6]

Originally Posted by tony byram

Thats one sweet Chevelle! Love the Prowler orange, looks great on the car. What tires are you running? Those Forgelines look great too!

+1^^^^

[gmorris]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! The tires are Toyo R888's in 275/35/18 and 315/30/18. The best news is that I'm now holding the license plate and insurance card in my hand and may be able to have my first short shakedown drive tonight. Hopefull ready for a real drive this weekend if our nice weather holds!

[Tom.A]

Very nice. I have not seen many 69's with this treatment. You did a killer job.

[tony byram]

Well, how did the test drive go? Im running a carbed big-block and its always fun going for cruise.(1972 Z28 Camaro) That had to sound great and give you a real feeling of accomplishment! Great job! Love the looks of those Toyos, may just have to get a set, that tread pattern looks killer on those Forgelines!

[ProTouring442]

Sweet! I never would have picked that color, and I would have been wrong not to. The color looks awesome on your Chevelle!!!

Oh, I picked up this quote earlier in your thread, "The thing sounds like solid lead when you knock on a panel and the doors close like a Mercedes." Well, my wife has a '99 SLK230, and you don't want the doors to close like hers does! Until I went through and re-glued all the panel attachment points to the recycled cardboard door panels Mercedes uses, if you had slammed the doors too hard the damned door panels practically fell off!

Again, damned sweet lookin' ride!!!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill