64 Chevelle

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Fabricated a panel for the electronics. It'll go inside the car on the passenger side firewall. I just can't decide if I am going with a remote solenoid or going to put a power junction block there instead.

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Got some new parts in. It's funny I wanted to do a coil over conversion 20 years ago when I was drag racing. Really glad I didn't do it. The technology has come so far. I'm really impressed with the quality of these parts!

[waynieZ]

It looks good.

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Alright, so to the guys who patiently waited for my explanation on how to fit a 10" wide rear wheel in a 64.....here's why it took so long. In order for me to photo what was done back in the day I had to remove years of rubber from the ol drag racing days out of the wheel wells in order to show you. LOL, what a pain in the behind that was! I tried everything next to pulling out the torch and melting it off but ultimately was successful in using a commercial grade power washer. I guess I had the best rubberized coating there is.

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So I have a 12 bolt that has been narrowed one inch from factory. My rear end measures 59" overall axle to axle. I may be wrong but everything I have read the factory 10 bolt 64 rear end was 60" end to end. The next modifications were to the inner fender well. Obviously I had to do it before paint because I cut the outer wheel housing about three quarters the way up and pushed it out toward the quarter. I then welded in some metal to join the well to the quarter. Then about 3/4" of the lip was trimmed away. Bear in mind I did this 20 years ago. I ran the car with a 28x10" slicks that were basically a 275/60/15's I think. My main thing back then was I didn't want to cut the car up (tub it) and I am glad I didn't. So here's a shot of the inner wheel well looking out toward the quarter. If you look closely you can see where the pieces were welded in. I think this mod gave me roughly another inch of play. I can roll a 20x10 with a 275/35/20 without touching anything and the car's frame resting on the axle without a bump stop.

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I decided early on in this project that I did not want to remove the body. It was a decision I regret after countless hours on my back degreasing, welding, grinding and sanding. I guess for the most part I was scared of space limitations and dealing with an already painted car. I also did not want to cut the cage out of it even though I already removed some of it. But in the end I am happy with the way it is coming along. These pics are in an epoxy prime as there are still a few areas that I need to finish but I think it's coming along.

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after...notice the boxed frame rails, T56 trans tunnel mods to look factory, and the driveshaft tunnel mods

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