70 Chevelle - Next Addiction

[68cmaro]

Hi All

Thought I would start a new "build up" thread for the Chevelle that I have just started and is already consuming all of my spare time.

I had never expected to do a nut & bolt build up but when I bought the 572 (on a whim) I thought well now is the time !

After removing the sill panels there was rust in the bottom of the front guards so off came the front.

The guys at American Online Imports have had a RHD rack assembly made for me in the US and I have the Detroit Speed front and rear suspension with coilovers on the way.

A moser 9inch housing with 35 spline Strange centre with a 3:7 detroit locker and Baer brakes front and rear are also on the way.

The 572 has had a cam change and the heads "looked at" so I am hoping for around the 700 HP mark (around the same as the 396 in my green 68) but in my opinion there is nothing that comes near a high & fast revving small block but I have a 502 in my 78 and now the 572 so I am beginning to warm to the old slow revving truck motor !!! :D:D

A month ago I fitted a new black interior from Original Parts Group which was my first attempt at trimming and using a sewing machine, and then removed it all including the roof lining, nothing like doing things twice :o

Greg from Stripped Bare (tonner on this forum) is Diamond Blasting the shell next week and then it is "Game On". I am undecided on a colour but some suggestions are blue but as bright as the green 68, black with flames is what Sam the painter wants to paint it (same guy who painted the green one) or a charcoal grey with black stripes.

I have nearly finished the RHD conversion, with the firewall completed, pedal assembly (unmodified just moved over) and I am now fabricating a steel dash in the same style of the original one which is plastic. I can now appreciate the work that Blackout Steve has done to his 69 dash as every corner etc has to be bent, welded etc., sometimes making 2 or 3 of the same piece to get it right.

I have attached some pics and will update reularly ;);)

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old 454 that is going in Randa67's Camaro... soon Paul I promise !!!

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[Nev68]

Looks like you've got a good project there Chris.
I love seeing builds and look forward to your progress updates.

[RAW454]

Can't wait to see the (already bloody impressive) progress on this Chris - I luurve these models and with the top-shelf running gear already mentined and clear exceptional taste found in the green meanie this is sure to be a stunner! Bring it on!! :D:cool:

PS- Cant lose on these with gunmetal & matt black stripes, or blue & ghost stripes ;) But know whatever you decide will be a pearler :) Enjoy!

[Not 028]

Chris,
700hp out of a 396, now that is impressive. Good work.
Sheridan.

[Twisted67]

Lookin good there Chris,but maybe yamaha blue for the chevelle??
Then you would have the full set of bike colours.
kawasaki green,ktm orange and yamaha blue on your cars!!:p

No hurry with mine mate,still need lots of stuff before we start playin on mine.:eek:

Paul

[S[_]SPECT]

Geez Chris, you dont muck around do you.. impressive progress mate.

BTW, I dont know about "slow revving truck motor"..
Marty's certainly gets a workout in the snake pit...

Dont forget... photos, photos, photos... (Need em in high res for the poster)

[AUSCAMARO]

Can you please adopt me Chris :D

Unreal mate... I gotta get around and say hi...

Mitch

[TUFF68]

SPECT;35361']Marty's certainly gets a workout in the snake pit...
Not any more Birchy, the Camaro is now retired from the snake pit and retired from the drag strip unfortunately :(. Just a street car now, Rally wheels are back on as well......

Great progress there Chris, you'll have this finished before Xmas.....:D

[USA-69Z]

Not any more Birchy, the Camaro is now retired from the snake pit and retired from the drag strip unfortunately :(. Just a street car now, Rally wheels are back on as well......

Great progress there Chris, you'll have this finished before Xmas.....:D

whats the story behind the retirement Marty ? permanent?


Gav

[TUFF68]

whats the story behind the retirement Marty ? permanent?


Gav
I've had plenty of fun in the snake pit without any major damage (even won $1750 in prize money along the way) so figure i'll quit while i'm ahead and before my luck runs out - eg. we've all seen Jamie's mishap:eek:. As for retirement from drag racing, well i'm banned from the Motorplex until i get a roll cage which is'nt going to happen, so that's permanent. But my racing career is'nt over though ;)

Sorry for the hijack Chris.....

[68cmaro]

I've had plenty of fun in the snake pit without any major damage (even won $1750 in prize money along the way) so figure i'll quit while i'm ahead and before my luck runs out - eg. we've all seen Jamie's mishap:eek:. As for retirement from drag racing, well i'm banned from the Motorplex until i get a roll cage which is'nt going to happen, so that's permanent. But my racing career is'nt over though ;)

Sorry for the hijack Chris.....



No dramas Marty

Detroit Speed sell a roll cage for a Camaro that aren't that expensive !!

But I am sure that if you build a dedicated "drag car" you will be able to hurt it that little bit more and get heaps more enjoyment out of it.

Call in sometime for a chat

Cheers CHRIS[

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Hi Guys

Does anyone know a company that can pad and vinyl shrink cover a dash pad ??

I have started to make a top for the dash but would like to get it vacuum formed like the original.

Cheers CHRIS

[anychevy]

[/COLOR]Hi Guys

Does anyone know a company that can pad and vinyl shrink cover a dash pad ??

I have started to make a top for the dash but would like to get it vacuum formed like the original.

Cheers CHRIS

Here's one in Perth
http://www.classicautoupholstery.com.au/
Here's another
http://www.dashboardrestorations.com.au/process.htm
another
http://www.dashboardcentre.com.au/dashboards.php
and another
http://www.dashoriginal.com.au/index.php/page/shop/pages/page_id/105?ps_session=b47ee1d6022245fe829166dd7761ce75

BTW what are you doing with the old plastic carrier ?

[Aussiecamaroowner]

Hey Chris, great to see this is underway mate. At the rate you are going, it will be finished before mine. Can't wait to see this bad boy finished. For what it's worth, I checked out Classic Auto Upholstery a little while ago to do my 68 dash and I got quoted $550.

Marty, good to see you had that fun with your car mate and made it out in one piece. I look forward to going for a cruise (sometime this decade I hope!)

[MrBlonde]

I've had plenty of fun in the snake pit without any major damage (even won $1750 in prize money along the way) so figure i'll quit while i'm ahead and before my luck runs out - eg. we've all seen Jamie's mishap:eek:. As for retirement from drag racing, well i'm banned from the Motorplex until i get a roll cage which is'nt going to happen, so that's permanent. But my racing career is'nt over though ;)

Sorry for the hijack Chris.....

ANDRA says you can go with a rollbar (4 points) down to 10.000, no need for a cage. You can get most engineers and your state authority to pass a rollbar for a street car (making the assumption that WA is at least similar to NSW).

[muggz]

Looks great Chris! I like the part you're sticking with DSE again! :)

Got a question for the steering rack, does AOI sell the power steering pump and hoses or is that something you have to source yourself?

And lastly is that Austrian/euro chap still doing the welding for the 4 links etc?

[68cmaro]

Hi Muggz, long time no see !!!

I am sticking with the DSE stuff as I reckon that if the Chevelle handles half as good as the Camaro I will be rapt.

I bought my power steering pump and brackets from Mario at American Online Imports, the bracket was a Zoop's one and fitted up well.

Han's is still doing welding, panel beating etc but I know he is pretty well booked out until August, give me a call if and when you would like it done and I will see what I can do for you, we have 3 conversions on the go from May so that will keep us busy. pm with my contact details sent

Cheers CHRIS

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Hey Chris, great to see this is underway mate. At the rate you are going, it will be finished before mine. Can't wait to see this bad boy finished. For what it's worth, I checked out Classic Auto Upholstery a little while ago to do my 68 dash and I got quoted $550.

Marty, good to see you had that fun with your car mate and made it out in one piece. I look forward to going for a cruise (sometime this decade I hope!)

Cheers Albert

I hope to have the car finished by July this year, I rang Classic Auto Upholstery , but they couldn't help me because it is a custom dash that needs padding first :rolleyes::rolleyes: I thought thats what upholsterers did oh well .

Call in sometime

Cheers CHRIS

[68cmaro]

Update

Well the dash fabrication is nearly complete, just waiting on the Dakota Digital panel (due anyday)

The chassis has been stripped, prepped and painted with POR15 came up a treat.

The Detroit Speed gear is in customs today so should be here any day, then I will fit the chassis back up with the motor & gearbox, the Moser rearend left the USA today by air so should be here and clear customs late this week or just after Easter.

Cheers CHRIS

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[jaywildone57]

Nice setup as well Chris. How high is your shed?

[68cmaro]

Nice setup as well Chris. How high is your shed?

5 metres Jay, it would be even better if the missus and kids kept the non Chevy bits out of it

Can normally get 4 cars in there but yje Chevelle Panels etc are taking up a big chunk

Cheers CHRIS

[Twisted67]

Progressing well there Chris,looks good.:D

[RAW454]

Diff shipped by air!?:eek: I thought my creditcard bill was scary..:o Certainly full tilt into it there Chris. Amazing what an ebay bargain can start. Lovin it!

[68cmaro]

Diff shipped by air!?:eek: I thought my creditcard bill was scary..:o Certainly full tilt into it there Chris. Amazing what an ebay bargain can start. Lovin it!

$830.00 plus whatever customs, GSt etc

[AUSCAMARO]

Gee the chassis was nice and straight to start with mate... Good score that car!!

[marinablu68]

Wow, seriously impressive progress on the new project. I think a dark charcoal/gunmetal metalic with black stripes would look awsome on your chevelle, but thats just my opinion as i do love that combination. Im sure its going to be every bit as well built as your green beast. Must drop by to have a stickybeak sometime. Top work mate.:):)

[68cmaro]

Well Guys

I have been spending some time in the shed lately !!

The Detroit spped front end, the RHD rack and the motor and gearbox are fitted up.

The Detroit Speed/Moser rear end will be here on Tuesday so it is full steam ahead.

I hope to have the chassis completed with fuel lines, exhaust, brake lines etc all fitted up by the end of the month.

I have finished fabricating the dash, pedals, brake booster and master cylinder , steering column, hand brake assembly, so a lot of the fiddly bits are now over !! as well as cleaning up the dirty greasy bits (which I hate)

The body has now been stripped again ready for blasting next week.

then it is time to POR15 all of the interior and then Dynamat it all, so at the moment everything is on target for paint around the end of May.

Cheers CHRIS


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[AUSCAMARO]

WOW Chris... This is moving along quickly.. I'll be on break shortly so I'll make sure I get around to say hi...

[Twisted67]

WOW Chris... This is moving along quickly.. I'll be on break shortly so I'll make sure I get around to say hi...

Mitch you wont be disappointed i was there yesterday gettin the boot trimed (tim the upholster) and it looks great!!!!
oh and my boot looks pretty good too!!:D

Paul

[AUSCAMARO]

Mitch you wont be disappointed i was there yesterday gettin the boot trimed (tim the upholster) and it looks great!!!!
oh and my boot looks pretty good too!!:D

Paul

Yeah, just saw your pics... It does look good Paul.. On break now and will be heading round when I can.. :D

[68cmaro]

Yeah, just saw your pics... It does look good Paul.. On break now and will be heading round when I can.. :D

Hi Mitch

I will be here most of the week and I will be working on the car Tues and Wed most of the day other than that after 4:00 every other day the boss (read:- wife) :rolleyes: keeps me out of the shed until 4:00 she thinks I need to do some proper work and she is probably right.

See you during the week

Cheers CHRIS

[chevL]

Hi Chris
Your car is looking great I wish I could do only a quater of what your doing to your Chevelle. I love 1970 Chevelle's awesome cars. Can't wait to see yours finished.

[Bluntman]

Chris... are you any closer to choosing a colour?

I'd lean towards the bright blue you mentioned so that it matches your other cars, but what would I know, they aren't my cars.

Top work on the build so far, hopefully I can get mine done as fast but i doubt it.

[68cmaro]

Chris... are you any closer to choosing a colour?

I'd lean towards the bright blue you mentioned so that it matches your other cars, but what would I know, they aren't my cars.

Top work on the build so far, hopefully I can get mine done as fast but i doubt it.

I am still leaning towards the bright blue, but the painter wants to paint it candy apple black which is a very dark burgundy, I might paint the firewall in both colours and choose from there.

If you need any help with your project give me a call.

Cheers CHRIS

[68cmaro]

*UPDATE*

Things have been a bit slow this month as I have been to Phuket and I am still waiting for the Moser/DSE rear end to arrive (any day now).

The front and rear ends have been fitted for the last time.

The RHD dash is complete with Dakota Digital gear, photos soon when it is painted up.

The body is with Greg (tonner) being Diamond Blasted at the moment.

The doors, trunk, hood are all repaired and primed, so just the body to prep now and 2 rear quarter bottom halves to fit (this week) and then off to the painter

Cheers CHRIS

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[marinablu68]

*UPDATE*

Things have been a bit slow this month as I have been to Phuket and I am still waiting for the Moser/DSE rear end to arrive (any day now).

The front and rear ends have been fitted for the last time.

The RHD dash is complete with Dakota Digital gear, photos soon when it is painted up.

The body is with Greg (tonner) being Diamond Blasted at the moment.

The doors, trunk, hood are all repaired and primed, so just the body to prep now and 2 rear quarter bottom halves to fit (this week) and then off to the painter

Cheers CHRIS

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All i have to say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[69SS]

You certainly don't muck around Chris. very very nice indeed.

[68cmaro]

You certainly don't muck around Chris. very very nice indeed.

Cheers Lyndsay

If you need any help with yours, available at "mates rates"

[Twisted67]

Wheres the Moser Chris????:p:p

[tonner]

I think you have a problem, obsessive compulsive disorder :D:D:D I'm glad I don't and I hope it's not contagious ;)

I will have the body back to you in a couple of days.

Greg

[68cmaro]

Wheres the Moser Chris????:p:p

Missing In Action !!!!!!

Moser ginned around making it, it arrived at Detroit Speed last friday, so I guess they will take a few days to add their brackets etc then paint it.

The Baer brakes are at Detroit Speed also and they will all ship together.

I got an email last week saying that the rear end had been sent and got all excited, when it got here it was only the 4 bar, coilovers and swaybar. Oh well something more to look forward to.

At least that will give me the next 2 weeks to get the 454 into your car !!!! hopefully finished before the get together on the 16th !!!

[AUSCAMARO]

Good progress Chris... as always... :)

[68cmaro]

I think you have a problem, obsessive compulsive disorder :D:D:D I'm glad I don't and I hope it's not contagious ;)

I will have the body back to you in a couple of days.

Greg

Cheers Greg

There must be something in the Perth water there seems to be a few people with the same disorder ;);) UNFAIR

[Twisted67]

Missing In Action !!!!!!

Moser ginned around making it, it arrived at Detroit Speed last friday, so I guess they will take a few days to add their brackets etc then paint it.

The Baer brakes are at Detroit Speed also and they will all ship together.

I got an email last week saying that the rear end had been sent and got all excited, when it got here it was only the 4 bar, coilovers and swaybar. Oh well something more to look forward to.

At least that will give me the next 2 weeks to get the 454 into your car !!!! hopefully finished before the get together on the 16th !!!

Thats a pisser!! about the the diff but hopefully soon Chris.But yeah sounds good about gettin the bigblock in my old bucket.Seeya wednesday with some nice cold jacks and a bit of B/S and some more goodies!!!

Paul

[68cmaro]

Thats a pisser!! about the the diff but hopefully soon Chris.But yeah sounds good about gettin the bigblock in my old bucket.Seeya wednesday with some nice cold jacks and a bit of B/S and some more goodies!!!

Paul

The hoist will be empty once you help me push the chassis out. Ring the guy that bought your motor that he can pick it up on the weekend if he likes !!

GAME ON :):)

[Twisted67]

The hoist will be empty once you help me push the chassis out. Ring the guy that bought your motor that he can pick it up on the weekend if he likes !!

GAME ON :):)

Yep will do.:D:D:D

[69SS]

Cheers Lyndsay

If you need any help with yours, available at "mates rates"

Might have to take you up on that Chris! mates rates sound good :D

[68cmaro]

Got the car back today from Greg (Tonner) after he diamond blasted it.

All I can say is WOW:eek::eek: Greg does the most thorough and professional job that I have ever seen and I have been around cars for 35 years. It is a pleasure to deal with someone that has so much pride in their workmanship THANKS Greg it will certainly make my next few weeks that much easier.

Pics below of the car straight from Greg's and then after applying Epotech primer, it came up a treat

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[AUSCAMARO]

Geeze that makes a difference... Better than rubbing the paint off yourself!!

[tonner]

Thanks for the kind words Chris, It came out a treat.
Greg

[UIW-814]

Geeze that makes a difference... Better than rubbing the paint off yourself!!

No other way to go Mitch;) I cant reccommend the process enough.
Why the hell people still restore cars and dont do it has me stuffed. All the resto work I do we get Greg to blast and all the customers have been more than happy with the end result;)

[AGGRO]

oh man that is looking sweet!

I have a real soft spot for 70 chevelles....

[OLSKOOL1800]

Holy Faarrkk!
I can smell another feature car Chris.
The project is looking great!
I will be watching the thread with great interest.

Jordan.

[68cmaro]

Holy Faarrkk!
I can smell another feature car Chris.
The project is looking great!
I will be watching the thread with great interest.

Jordan.

Cheers Jordan

Drop in anytime you are passing

CHRIS

[68cmaro]

After playing with Paul's (randa67) car for the past couple of weeks it was time to do some more to the Chevelle.

After diamond blasting there were a few rust spots that needed attention :-

Both the front & back screen frames, both bottom of the cowls,trunk floor, tops of the rear quarters below the windows as well as the bottom of the rear quarters and the inner panels behind them.

I have attacked them this week and should finish all of the body next week then time to fit all the panels up and adjust the gaps etc then pull her apart again for painting around the doors, trunk, hood, firewall and under the car.

Still haven't decided on a colour but I am leaning towards candy apple red with fine metal flakes there is a new Toyota that has it according to the painter.

Cheers CHRIS

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[AUSCAMARO]

WOW, thats a fair bit of work there Chris... Makes it look worse than it really is... Best to get it all whilst you have the opportunity I guess...

[68cmaro]

WOW, thats a fair bit of work there Chris... Makes it look worse than it really is... Best to get it all whilst you have the opportunity I guess...

Yes Mitch there were a few pin holes here & there, the windows were the worst, it is easier to make & replace new frames than to worry if the rust will appear next to the repair.

It is also quicker & easier to replace larger parts of the panel than trying to patch little areas i.e the truck floor.

Once the repairs are hand filed and filled they will be better than new, the pics are showing them at their roughest

Overall the car is very solid apart from the normal problems due to lack of maintenance like cleaning out the cowl vents, door drain holes and so on.

Before the car was stripped I knew there was a problem with the rear window corners as the mouldings didn't fit right and that was one of the main reasons I stripped the car, I must have too much time on my hands lol :rolleyes::rolleyes:

It is all good fun and the car should last another 40 years once it is done

[S[_]SPECT]

Still haven't decided on a colour but I am leaning towards candy apple red with fine metal flakes there is a new Toyota that has it according to the painter.

Cheers CHRIS



I would have thought you'd stick with the motorcross theme Chris...?
Maybe Yamaha Blue, or Suzuki Yellow...
:D

[chevL]

Looking real good, have you decided on the color yet?

[68cmaro]

Hi Guys, Update on the Chevelle

Diff has arrived and now fitted along with the Baer brakes and the rest of the DSE suspension.

All rust repairs are finished and the rear quarters are also finished.

The underneath has been painted with the Raptor ute liner paint.

The inside of the doors, body and firewall are to be painted in the final colour tomorrow.

Once that is done I will put the body back on the chassis at the weekend and can then start fitting up the body and then off to the painter by the middle of July.

Cheers CHRIS

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[L88racer]

Hi Chris

The chevelle is coming along nicely, look forward to seeing some more pics. What is the raptor ute liner paint as i'm looking for something to do the back of my 70 elcamino? Any info would be helpfull.

Rowan

[69SS]

Sweeeeet Chris, I just asked how it was going in the PM ha ha. The custom dash looks even better now its in the car!!

Cheers, Lyndsay

[cluxford]

Wow Chris you do not muck around, it would be interesting to see how much time is actually logged on this build, looks like it will be a top car on a short total man hours build time.

I like the dash that looks great

[68cmaro]

Well Guys, latest update

We have now spent over 350 hours on the body and it is in red primer !!

The firewall has been painted in the final colour so that I could put the body back on the chassis.

The brakes are now finished and plumbed and bled, I am waiting on the steering shafts which should be here next week.

We still have to block the body and then apply the base coat then block again and then apply the pearl topcoat, block again and then add the black stripes, block again and then clear it and then you guessed it block it again and then the final clear coat.

So there is still heaps to do but by next weekend all of the door jambs, under the hood and inner guards should be painted, fitted back up (for the fifth time) and then the outside can be finished the week after.

I hope to have it completed and driving by the end of August.

Cheers CHRIS

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[WILD68]

Wow those hours are gonna make it one straight car i bet. Your really going for it hey Chris, love ya work

[Twisted67]

Cant wait to see it out on the road Chris,its goin to be awesome.Now your bigest problem is which one your goin to drive.:D:D:D

Paul

[68cmaro]

Cant wait to see it out on the road Chris,its goin to be awesome.Now your bigest problem is which one your goin to drive.:D:D:D

Paul

I hate to say it Paul but I like the Chevelle as much or more than the Camaro as there aren't as many around. Plus the way it is heading it should be as nice or better than the Camaro.

I am looking at a 70 Camaro at the moment so that may be my next project.

I have had an offer on the green one yesterday and I nearly accepted it but my son Simon has talked me out of it as he made me realise that the reason I was buiding these cars was to give my 3 boys one each when I had had enough. as you have probably guessed I enjoy buiding them more than driving them

It is about time we sold yours Paul and built another one from scratch !!!!

Cheers CHRIS

[Twisted67]

It is about time we sold yours Paul and built another one from scratch !!!!

Cheers CHRIS[/QUOTE]

Andrea just said "Bull****!":eek:
And i've been thinkin about it for a while,you know that!!;)

But i think you've got enough to keep you goin for a lttle bit longer.

Paul

[tonner]

Looking great Chris, I agree Paul needs a new project, he has been looking a bit bored lately, I'm sure Andrea will get over it, just get married when your in VEGAS.:D:D:p:p

[69SS]

Nice work Chris! Like your colour choice mate! Just noticed that the stainless steel line on the water pump looks a little different than the prototype. Didn't it work out the way you wanted?

[Nev68]

I hate to say it Paul but I like the Chevelle as much or more than the Camaro as there aren't as many around. Plus the way it is heading it should be as nice or better than the Camaro.

I am looking at a 70 Camaro at the moment so that may be my next project.

I have had an offer on the green one yesterday and I nearly accepted it but my son Simon has talked me out of it as he made me realise that the reason I was buiding these cars was to give my 3 boys one each when I had had enough. as you have probably guessed I enjoy buiding them more than driving them

It is about time we sold yours Paul and built another one from scratch !!!!

Cheers CHRIS
Lookin good.
So this is for one of your kids?

[marinablu68]

I hate to say it Paul but I like the Chevelle as much or more than the Camaro as there aren't as many around. Plus the way it is heading it should be as nice or better than the Camaro.

I am looking at a 70 Camaro at the moment so that may be my next project.

I have had an offer on the green one yesterday and I nearly accepted it but my son Simon has talked me out of it as he made me realise that the reason I was buiding these cars was to give my 3 boys one each when I had had enough. as you have probably guessed I enjoy buiding them more than driving them

It is about time we sold yours Paul and built another one from scratch !!!!

Cheers CHRIS

Would you like another son?????

[67 rs Rhodesy]

i really cant wait to see this car on the road! top work Chris :)

[6t8]

Nice job Chris.Mite pop in on Friday if ive got a meeting in Jandakot.

[chevguy]

Geea Chris I thought I was impatient/commited when I start a build. Nice going mate should be another top car.

[68cmaro]

Well nearly there !!

The Chevelle is finally painted,(panel & paint now 420 hours) all that is left is to block it back and polish it tomorrow and then the fun begins fitting it up.

Hopefully all finished by the end of August

Cheers CHRIS


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[Twisted67]

Probably about 30hrs masking it up out of that 420hrs hey Chris??
:p:p
Looks awesome!!!:cool::cool::cool:

[68cmaro]

Probably about 30hrs masking it up out of that 420hrs hey Chris??
:p:p
Looks awesome!!!:cool::cool::cool:

You're telling me I can appreciate why it costs so much for painting, we would have used 3 or 4 rolls of paper and a box of tape !!

It would have been masked and unmasked about 8 times !!!

Cheers CHRIS

[tezza101]

Man, that's looking great!

[69SS]

Looking super smick Chris :cool::cool:

[Russ]

Now that is a red car I'd be willing to own! Fantastic bloody work, mate.

Love '70 Chevelle's. 2nd best 1970 vehicle ever released! Challengers being 1st of course :D

[marinablu68]

Cant wait to see the chevelle Chris. Its gonna be every bit as good or better than the green machine. You certainly go the whole hog!:)

[78KMARO]

AweSam paint job Chris,,, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh!
Jim

[chevL]

What can I say 70' Chevelle's are the best

[S[_]SPECT]

AweSam paint job Chris,,, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh!
Jim

Did Sam do the paint ? I saw the Iron Rod a couple of months back at a Mustang cruise.. that is AweSam

[78KMARO]

SPECT;43692']Did Sam do the paint ? I saw the Iron Rod a couple of months back at a Mustang cruise.. that is AweSam

Thats right 'S[_]SPECT, Sam: AweSam,,,, and it does look smart in the pics.

[18htan]

That red works perfectly!

Nice job indeed.

[68cmaro]

Have spent every spare moment over the last 3 weeks getting the car back together.

All that is left now is the exhaust from the headers back and then the wiring. After all the fitting up is done the painter will slice and polish the paint and then I will give it a full detail and hopefully all ready to cruise by the 15th Sept

Cheers CHRIS

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[L88racer]

Hi Chris, looking real fine. I bet you are looking forward to driving the car now its getting real close to finishing. Looks great!

[69SS]

I've been patiently waiting for an update on your Chevelle! Mate you have out done yourself :eek:. I think it looks even better than the green machine and i'm really looking forward to seeing this in the fresh. I will pop over when I get home for a look see if thats ok?

Cheers,

Lyndsay

[marinablu68]

Holy sh!tballs Chris, that looks awsome. You have far to much time on your hands to do a job like that in the time it has taken you.

[YenkoSC]

WOW Chris, that looks tough as, especially the last shot. Can't wait to see it

[Russ]

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!

[cluxford]

Chris, you crank out top quality cars as regularly as most people take sh1ts...

I'm not a huge Chevelle fan, but yours looks great, I love that engine bay

[chevL]

Looks great!

[Naybour]

ChevL - This Chevelle is unreal!!! Its more or less what I want to do if I can get one except I want a slightly different red and a 1971. It'll also take me much longer for me cos I'm uber-noob at alot of auto stuff...lol

Once it's complete, can you throw up some pics of the dash? It's just something that I'm trying to get my head around.

[OLSKOOL1800]

Chris, it looks awesome!

I love it :-)

When it is complete and running like a dream please give me a buzz so we can tee up a time for a photoshoot near your place mate.

You can reach me on 0402 303 691.

Cheers,
Jordan

[UIW-814]

Looks fantastic mate and Mitch reckons its bloody beautiful in the flesh:D
Chris, I need to find a panel beater to do some panel resto work on a HT Monaro we have at work. Do you know anyone that would be interested?
Maybe Greg (tonner) might know someone.
Cheers,
Clayton.

[68cmaro]

Finished the exhaust, ran the main battery cables and just waiting for wiring to be finished, hopefully come back from the US to the car finished !!!

Cheers CHRIS

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[69SS]

Teaser ;-)

[Tim 454]

bloody tidy Chris, looking really nice..

[Rex]

She looks bad ass... You must have won the lotto and not told anyone...lol

[6t8]

Chris,any updates mate ?Must be getting close.

[chevguy]

Would you call that colour " M&M Red " Chris :D:D . Looks real nice bud.

[68cmaro]

Chris,any updates mate ?Must be getting close.



Cheers Barry

The car was taken to the Auto Sparky before I went to the states, he didn't touch it while I was away, but has since made some progress hopefully get it back this weekend.

Good help is hard to find, but I thought it would be nice to have it done while I was away !!! Should have done it myself !!!

Catch you soon

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Would you call that colour " M&M Red " Chris :D:D . Looks real nice bud.



Cheers Ken

The colour is "M&M Candy Red" lol

Did you end up with some video of Halloween? If so could you send it to me

I have pm'd my email address

I hope your arms didn't stretch too much from carrying your new bits and pieces.

Cheers CHRIS

[chevguy]

Got a few pics on the wifes phone I think, will send them to you.

[68cmaro]

The Chevelle is now driveable and I have done about 100 ks in it, off to the wheel aligner today

The 572 fired up first try and after 3 years of sitting around had no noises, leaks and idled like a dream

Had a small problem with the power steering reservoir leaking but all good now.

Just need to get some miles up on it and sort the gremlins (if any) but from early indications this thing is going to go hard !!! traction is a problem, even in 3rd gear at 120ks it breaks loose !!

Once again the Detroit Speed gear has turned a "boat" into a "slotcar" and for the first time I am running a 4 spd auto (2004r from Art Carr) and cruising at 100 ks the tacho reads 2100 rpm with a 3:7 diff ratio.

I will post some pics soon after it has had it's photo shoot by Jordan

Cheers CHRIS

[tonner]

Great to hear Chris, I will call around soon.

Greg

[OLSKOOL1800]

Hopefully Chris will be okay with me taking the liberty to post these images...

I am heading back on the weekend to get a few more pics for the feature in the next issue of PERTH STREET CAR.

Consider yourselves very lucky to see this many pictures before it goes to print - these are mostly up here for out Eastern States friends :)

The car is gorgeous in the flesh and sadly the pics don't do the paint colour justice - it looks awesome and the 572 sounds as tough as nails too ! :)

Thanks to Chris and his Simon for their help and their patience with me during the shoot :)

Cheers,
Jordan

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[chevguy]

Not to pss in your pocket but man you know how to take wicked photos.....the car helps a bit as well:D

[18htan]

That looks bloody amazing!

I will piss in your pocket! What great shots!

Hats off

[S[_]SPECT]

Nice Jordan.. very nice.
Thanks for sharing...

[L88racer]

The car looks amazing Chris, well done on a quality build.
Photo's are sweet Jordon.

[68cmaro]

Hopefully Chris will be okay with me taking the liberty to post these images...


No probs at all Jordan, I am just rapt that you thought the car was worthy of a feature and took the time to do the shoot. THANKS

CHRIS

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[QUOTE=L88racer;50250]The car looks amazing Chris, well done on a quality build.
Photo's are sweet Jordon.

Cheers Rowan

Jordan certainly is a sensational photographer !!!!!

[69SS]

I wish I could see the pics, I'm offshore at the moment on dial up :(. Having seen Chris's 70 in the flesh the pictures must look incredible, it's a absolutely beautiful car and a credit to Chris's skills!

Jordan certainly does take amazing pictures and has a serious eye for what is going to work out the best with angles, light and locations!!

Jordan any chance you could email me a few more of the yeti? or post a couple :)

Cheers,

Lyndsay

[marinablu68]

Congrats Chris on another outstanding build up,and for sharing the build process with everyone.
And to Jordan for the amazing pics. It looks so cool on that road and in those light conditions. Well done......

[Tim 454]

Love it mate, bloody good work!!!

And as always top pics Jordan.

[flogg]

awesome pics.

Awesome car!

[GM NUT]

Love ya work Chris..............

You build a nice car.

Can't wait to see the whole thing, dad told me it looks mint.

[68cmaro]

Thanks Guys for all of you kind words, like my signature says it is an "addiction".

So, if anyone knows of a cheap 70 Nova for sale please let me know as the shed is now empty and I need another project !!!!

Cheers CHRIS

[marinablu68]

Thanks Guys for all of you kind words, like my signature says it is an "addiction".

So, if anyone knows of a cheap 70 Nova for sale please let me know as the shed is now empty and I need another project !!!!

Cheers CHRIS

Didnt you have a half dismantled 70RS out back?

[Russ]

Hopefully Chris will be okay with me taking the liberty to post these images...

Awesome! The car looks bloody fantastic.

Well done!

[69SS]

Thanks Guys for all of you kind words, like my signature says it is an "addiction".

So, if anyone knows of a cheap 70 Nova for sale please let me know as the shed is now empty and I need another project !!!!

Cheers CHRIS

How about a nice 69 that needs a firewall clean up ;)

[chevguy]

How about a nice 69 that needs a firewall clean up ;)

Chris is scared of doing a 69 because after you do the ultimate car there's no need to do any more:D:D:D

[Russ]

Chris is scared of doing a 69 because after you do the ultimate car there's no need to do any more:D:D:D

After a '70 Chevelle, he's reached the pinnacle of the GM stable. Going for a Camaro is 36 steps backwards.

It's only right he now moves to the upper echelon of the auto-world and try to tackle a Mopar!

:D

Heaven awaits brother.

[TUFF68]

The car has turned out awesome Chris, congrats mate.

The pics are'nt bad either ;):D

[68cmaro]

The car has turned out awesome Chris, congrats mate.

The pics are'nt bad either ;):D



Thanks Marty, catch you soon

[68cmaro]

My son took it out for a thrash yesterday

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[Twisted67]

My son took it out for a thrash yesterday

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I know what Simon is goin to buy you for Christmas Chris.............TYRES!!!!:eek::eek::eek:

Paul

[69SS]

Ha ha Paul, I was just thinking the same thing! I bet there are a few more lane markers around the roads in Banjup now. :p;)

[68cmaro]

Cheers Paul & Lyndsay :p

Both cars copped a hiding at the weekend but at this stage the tyres should last a couple of drives more (I hope)

It was good for the boys to drive them as I am getting too old (according to the boys) and have lost my nerve :rolleyes:

The Chevelle performed better in the handling department than I expected with it keeping up with the Camaro in most corners and round abouts but kicks its tail out a lot more than the Camaro, but like Rob says, it makes it more fun. I didn't see it as I was too busy in the passenger seat of the Camaro with my eyes shut. f**cken terrified :eek::eek: Maybe I am getting too old !!

[YenkoSC]

Chris, the car has turned out stunning and I bet it scoots along pretty quick too.

[69SS]

Cheers Paul & Lyndsay :p

Both cars copped a hiding at the weekend but at this stage the tyres should last a couple of drives more (I hope)

It was good for the boys to drive them as I am getting too old (according to the boys) and have lost my nerve :rolleyes:

The Chevelle performed better in the handling department than I expected with it keeping up with the Camaro in most corners and round abouts but kicks its tail out a lot more than the Camaro, but like Rob says, it makes it more fun. I didn't see it as I was too busy in the passenger seat of the Camaro with my eyes shut. f**cken terrified :eek::eek: Maybe I am getting too old !!

I don't blame you mate.. I would be terrified too with your boys going hard at it. Any plans to take them down the plex? I'll give you a call after Christmas for a catch up :D I get in on the 24th :):)

[chevL]

That Chevelle looks great! And good to see that you have a great time with your kids driving it I bet they still have a smile on their face. Hope my daughter one day can drive my Chevelle (without a boyfriend)

[plodge]

Thanks Guys for all of you kind words, like my signature says it is an "addiction".

So, if anyone knows of a cheap 70 Nova for sale please let me know as the shed is now empty and I need another project !!!!

Cheers CHRIS

check the thread I started in wanted-cars...
6packdave put a pic of a 70 BB nova that looks pretty good for around $25k

[Sniperoz]

Hi Chris

Saw the car in Perth Street car and loved it. now after reading this thread awesome. I want to get an overdrive gear box for my chevelle and am tossing up between the 200r4 and a Gear Vendors overdrive unit for the T400, love to know your thoughts. now I will have to get some of that detroit speed gear. The brakes are pretty woeful on mine any recommendations for them? going to go to 17" rims and it has rear drums at the moment.

Beautiful Car

Cheers Chris

[68cmaro]

Went to Pinjarra on Sunday for the Murray Auto Extravaganza was a good run and heaps of cars. (see separate thread)

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[Detailed]

Beautiful!

[RAW454]

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Bloody perfection. Love every inch of this enginebay setup. Best ebay (&skill/taste/commitment) story ever ;):)

[68cmaro]

Managed to take the Chevelle out at the weekend as I have been stuck in the shed for the last few weeks with everyone else's cars.

Did around 200 k's in it with no issues and used just under a half a tank of fuel :D I was only cruising as it was the first time I have driven it since getting it back from the Hoon impoundment :(

Have to get as many miles as I can on it as I go to court on the 7th Sept and I am expecting to lose my licence for at least 6 months :mad::mad:

Both the Chevelle & Camaros are being used as wedding cars in September & November so I made need a driver or two. lol

Cheers CHRIS

[YenkoSC]

Did around 200 k's in it with no issues and used just under a half a tank of fuel :D I was only cruising as it was the first time I have driven it since getting it back from the Hoon impoundment :(


Came out of the impound with no issues I take it?


Both the Chevelle & Camaros are being used as wedding cars in September & November so I made need a driver or two. lol


What a coincidence I have my L's! :D:p:D

[69SS]

Nice one Chris, thats some pretty good milage from the big girl.

I could be convinced to drive for you mate :p;)

[68cmaro]

Nice one Chris, thats some pretty good milage from the big girl.

I could be convinced to drive for you mate :p;)

Sounds good but we need your car for the wedding also

Cheers CHRIS

[69SS]

Sounds good but we need your car for the wedding also

Cheers CHRIS

No worries mate, done!

[18htan]

Bloody hoons!

Glad you got it back ok

[OLSKOOL1800]

So, so, so sweet!
I shot this whilst we were shooting Warren's Camaro...
Personally, I think this looks pretty impressive :-)

Jordan.

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CHEVL ON A ROLL (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29532419@N05/6122161750/) by olskool1800 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29532419@N05/), on Flickr

[chevguy]

Very cool shot, You need to get your ass up to nth qld to take some photos Jordan:D

[tonner]

Great shot Jordan, but you nearly ruined it with Chris in it. HA HA

Greg

[GM NUT]

Great shot Jordan, but you nearly ruined it with Chris in it. HA HA

Greg

sign of a great photographer??

I agree though,, nice work dude!!

Russ

[Boondie]

Very good photo Jordan, and a unbelievable looking car

[68cmaro]

Sensational Jordan !!!!! Thanks heaps

It is even shinier now that Mitch has waved his magic wax over it

[OLSKOOL1800]

Thanks everybody for the comments and thanks to Chris for helping me that day and for also allowing me to shoot his car. Btw, I think this one deserves to be printed mate ;-)

[chevL]

The photo looks great. That Chevelle is perfect.

[68cmaro]

Thanks everybody for the comments and thanks to Chris for helping me that day and for also allowing me to shoot his car. Btw, I think this one deserves to be printed mate ;-)


Cheers Jordan

Just need a disc with the hi res files on it ;);):p

[Rex]

So, so, so sweet!
I shot this whilst we were shooting Warren's Camaro...
Personally, I think this looks pretty impressive :-)

Jordan.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6122161750_618839e65c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29532419@N05/6122161750/)
CHEVL ON A ROLL (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29532419@N05/6122161750/) by olskool1800 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29532419@N05/), on Flickr

**** thats an awsome pic Thats just mega horn there.
Great shot Jordan
Chris nice ride bro but you know that anyway. (envious)

[S[_]SPECT]

Cheers Jordan

Just need a disc with the hi res files on it ;);):p

Please sir.. can I have some more ?

Im getting sick of seeing a certain green camaro on my desktop everyday..
Time for a new poster..

[Detailed]

Jordan PM sent please reply :)

[68cmaro]

Hey Birchy

Plenty of pics if you want some ;)

Cheers CHRIS

SPECT;72951']Please sir.. can I have some more ?

Im getting sick of seeing a certain green camaro on my desktop everyday..
Time for a new poster..

[S[_]SPECT]

Cool, I'll drop a usb around..
I've had the Camaro as my desktop since I did that one.. time for a change. so why not the Chevelle?
Remind me when Im there to ask you about the hoses in the Chevelle..

[68cmaro]

SPECT;73055']Cool, I'll drop a usb around..
I've had the Camaro as my desktop since I did that one.. time for a change. so why not the Chevelle?
Remind me when Im there to ask you about the hoses in the Chevelle..

No probs Birchy

Catch you soon

[Detailed]

Dont forget the little man! :)

[Detailed]

some more additions....
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n548/Attn2Detail/IMG_0219.jpg
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mmmmmm. looks wetter than an atlantic furr seal!

[68cmaro]

Came up a treat Mitch !!!!!:D:D

[kamaro]

Looks awesome Chris, The pics look great but the 70 still looks better in person;):D

[Detailed]

Looks awesome Chris, The pics look great but the 70 still looks better in person;):D

couldnt agree more!

[68cmaro]

Some pics of my Son's wedding and the cars, Thanks to Warren (69 Camaro), Jeff (56 Chev), Glenn (29 Dodge), Jim & Deb (78 Camaro) and Greg (72 Camaro) it helped make the day a great success.

Cheers Chris

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[chevval]

sweet pics, nice collection of cars for the occassion

[68cmaro]

sweet pics, nice collection of cars for the occassion

Cheers Jase it was a great day and the cars certainly stopped traffic cruising from the bride's house.