Ground up build Chevelle - Page 2

larrylomascolo · 11-07-2015, 12:31 PM

What a steal for $800 ,nice work all around ,cant believe how clean car is.I see wheelie bar mounts on rear end you putting some H.P in it ,

stocker396 · 11-07-2015, 01:24 PM

Here are some more from the paint shop. Also did a complete restoration on the dash and found a reproduction radio delete plate.

And yes this one is gonna have some power. We will be running the 396/325 rated at 320. Unlike most of the 66's in class this one will be a E-F/SA

stocker396 · 11-07-2015, 01:47 PM

These are the body when it came back from powder coat. inside outside and upside down! easier than paint and a ready made sealant.

nickh · 11-07-2015, 05:25 PM

It is going to be to pretty to race....LOL great story keep it coming.

Have been married for 36 years (yes to same woman) took her out on first date in my 1966 Chevelle Malibu 300 (2 door post). It came with 283 and glide, pulled that out and bought a 396/375 and put it in there. Sure do miss that car and on my bucket list is to find another one someday and put it together like the car on our first date.

Beautiful build keep us updated.

stocker396 · 11-07-2015, 08:50 PM

Here are are some cool photos....

The chassis as a roller and the body separate...

Then made whole....

The advantage of having a lift at home is priceless here. Up and down and still gotta go up and down to put the rollbar in for the last time.

Jon Sarrett · 11-08-2015, 10:31 PM

Looking really good!

What's the scoop on the 63 Plymouth out there?

Ed Carpenter · 11-08-2015, 10:45 PM

Great build! Keep us updated.

11-07-2015, 12:31 PM	#11
larrylomascolo Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario,canada Posts: 440 Likes: 70 Liked 66 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Ground up build Chevelle What a steal for $800 ,nice work all around ,cant believe how clean car is.I see wheelie bar mounts on rear end you putting some H.P in it , Last edited by larrylomascolo; 11-07-2015 at 12:42 PM.

11-07-2015, 01:24 PM	#12
stocker396 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Santa Fe TEXAS Posts: 109 Likes: 2 Liked 58 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ground up build Chevelle Here are some more from the paint shop. Also did a complete restoration on the dash and found a reproduction radio delete plate. And yes this one is gonna have some power. We will be running the 396/325 rated at 320. Unlike most of the 66's in class this one will be a E-F/SA Attached Thumbnails __________________ Overkill is Under-rated

11-07-2015, 01:47 PM	#13
stocker396 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Santa Fe TEXAS Posts: 109 Likes: 2 Liked 58 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ground up build Chevelle These are the body when it came back from powder coat. inside outside and upside down! easier than paint and a ready made sealant. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Overkill is Under-rated

11-07-2015, 05:25 PM	#14
nickh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 812 Likes: 3,342 Liked 624 Times in 186 Posts	Re: Ground up build Chevelle It is going to be to pretty to race....LOL great story keep it coming. Have been married for 36 years (yes to same woman) took her out on first date in my 1966 Chevelle Malibu 300 (2 door post). It came with 283 and glide, pulled that out and bought a 396/375 and put it in there. Sure do miss that car and on my bucket list is to find another one someday and put it together like the car on our first date. Beautiful build keep us updated.

11-07-2015, 08:50 PM	#15
stocker396 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Santa Fe TEXAS Posts: 109 Likes: 2 Liked 58 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ground up build Chevelle Here are are some cool photos.... The chassis as a roller and the body separate... Then made whole.... The advantage of having a lift at home is priceless here. Up and down and still gotta go up and down to put the rollbar in for the last time. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Overkill is Under-rated

11-08-2015, 10:31 PM	#16
Jon Sarrett Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sullivan, OH Posts: 309 Likes: 824 Liked 138 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Ground up build Chevelle Looking really good! What's the scoop on the 63 Plymouth out there?

11-08-2015, 10:45 PM	#17
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Ground up build Chevelle Great build! Keep us updated. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development