1966 Chevelle at the Roadster Shop

[PASD U]

Eye Lykeet!

I like the first rendering a little better. Second one is nice...but common.

[RPM HOTRODS]

Ah, I'd put a set of the big billet rally's on there before the ones in the first drawing. I understand the old school look but we all know the wrong wheel will kill the finished product. You guys are experts when it comes to pulling it all together. You'll get it spot on when it finished. I'm sure of that.

[Roadster Shop]

Been making some more headway on the '66. The car has been disassembled and is out to be stripped.

We have been going ahead on the chassis in the mean time and have that just about wrapped up.



Completed frame out of the jig and put on a rotisserie to be assembled.

[The WidowMaker]

how much ground clearance did you gain with the new version of the inner structure vs the old round tube? does anything hang below the bottom of the frame rails?

looks really good!

[waynieZ]

Beautiful welds.

[johnny68]

there you go Wayne now your talkin great build
john

[Roadster Shop]

Originally Posted by The WidowMaker

how much ground clearance did you gain with the new version of the inner structure vs the old round tube? does anything hang below the bottom of the frame rails?

looks really good!

Thanks, There was maybe 1/2" to 3/4" of ground clearance picked up with the new crossmember design. (not really our main goal, but we did pick up something) The frame rail is the lowest point on the car with the exception of the plate section of the crossmember, which is about 1/2" below the frame rail. The main reason for the crossmember design was to get the chassis tighter to the body and still have room for 3" exhaust to be tucked between the two.

[1965_SS]

Originally Posted by XcYZ

lol, no doubt. There wasn't anything good in that car.

Great renderings. I much prefer the 2nd version.

I agree

[thesixth]

Originally Posted by XcYZ

lol, no doubt. There wasn't anything good in that car.

Great renderings. I much prefer the 2nd version.

I love 66 chevelles and I totally agree with the second rendering vote. You guys would be taking it back to the early nineties with those wheels in the first rendering. I have to agree with the rpm quote about some big rallies. That would be a better route. Its gonna be a badass chevelle not a mini truck!! Can't wait to see you guys finish this one!!

[W84IT]

Just wanted to post some updates on car. Phil and Roadster Shop have been doing a great job so far. Also got the engine and tranny done.