1969 Chevelle Build

Andy Friar · 08-21-2014, 10:03 PM

I haven't post a reply on here in a while, but I assure you guys and gals that I have bustin' my tail on this crusty ol hot rod. Got the floor pan fix finished, welds ground, surface rust converter, raw metal primer and multiple coats of chassis satin black.

Underneath of the car cleaned up. Old nasty stick welded in super heavy duty tubes cut off the frame, many boxes of sanding discs and wire wheels later, and a bunch of rust converter on it too. Then multiple coats of satin chassis black.

Engine torque limiting strap build and in place. Dad has been working on a parallel path with the motor. The Turbo 292 heads have a 68cc combustion chamber. Since we are going to run this in a Stock legal configuration, with a bracket motor to get started, we ordered up a set up 13.0:1 Mahle coated pistons and Manley H-Beam rods. We want this to be a wheels-up beast. The stock crank Dad got from Reichert fit good with .010" under bearings. The block and pistons are back at Reichert's getting fitted up.

While I was at it, I cleaned up the trans crossmember. I also metalworked up the steering column closeout panel that someone took a torch too 40 yrs ago. Out of time and energy for tonight. Working on the car tomorrow night and I hope to post 4 or 5 more pics too.

08-21-2014, 10:03 PM	#11
Andy Friar Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 250 Likes: 699 Liked 226 Times in 76 Posts	Re: 1969 Chevelle Build I haven't post a reply on here in a while, but I assure you guys and gals that I have bustin' my tail on this crusty ol hot rod. Got the floor pan fix finished, welds ground, surface rust converter, raw metal primer and multiple coats of chassis satin black. Underneath of the car cleaned up. Old nasty stick welded in super heavy duty tubes cut off the frame, many boxes of sanding discs and wire wheels later, and a bunch of rust converter on it too. Then multiple coats of satin chassis black. Engine torque limiting strap build and in place. Dad has been working on a parallel path with the motor. The Turbo 292 heads have a 68cc combustion chamber. Since we are going to run this in a Stock legal configuration, with a bracket motor to get started, we ordered up a set up 13.0:1 Mahle coated pistons and Manley H-Beam rods. We want this to be a wheels-up beast. The stock crank Dad got from Reichert fit good with .010" under bearings. The block and pistons are back at Reichert's getting fitted up. While I was at it, I cleaned up the trans crossmember. I also metalworked up the steering column closeout panel that someone took a torch too 40 yrs ago. Out of time and energy for tonight. Working on the car tomorrow night and I hope to post 4 or 5 more pics too. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Andy Friar Last edited by Andy Friar; 08-23-2014 at 06:47 AM.