also, buy your wheels last as they tend to be a thing that gets dated. After you paint, then get your wheels.
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also, buy your wheels last as they tend to be a thing that gets dated. After you paint, then get your wheels.
heck if I knew you were looking, Jordon just sold a 383 with an Art Kar trany for 5K out of the black car.
this is pimp and its only at 4k now. no telling what it'll go to though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Linge...48393814QQrdZ1
If he is going to run a aftermarket bolt-on front for a stock chassis(a-arms drop spindles) get the front wheels after that is done. You also need to know what front brakes you want also as this can change the wms\wmsQuote:
Originally Posted by agjohn02
if you are going to stay with the stock i rear it doesn't matter now or later you just need to know the width and hieght of the tires you want, how much your willing to modify to fit them and how low you want the car.
dude, you need these dave!
http://customwheel.com/pimpstar.html
The concept of that is pretty sweetQuote:
Originally Posted by Fredo
I dreaded even opening the link. The name makes them sound stupider than they really are though. Doug is right, neat concept/technology.
just think how many more advertisers nascar teams could sell out to for night races!
it must have gotten posted on pirate or some ****, their site crashed, what was it?
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Originally Posted by tigweld
I'll look into the rear. I figured I needed to get all of the suspension stuff squared away (with tires) before I finished any paint. I may get it in primer, then do suspension/wheels, then come back to the paint. I wouldn't mind mini-tubing the rear to run wider tires back there. I may also need to trim the inner lip on the front fender. I can't think of what else I would want/need to do. I want it low, but it doesn't have to sit on the frame rails. I like the idea of the air ride adjustable.
it is very tough to mini-tub a convertable (almost impossible to full size tub and keep the top) , because usually alot of the top mechanism is attached to the wheelwell. barely anybody work's on the wheelwells on a vert, that's why I think it would be really kick arse(but difficult) to stuff extra fat meats on the back.
Suspension:
http://www.hotchkis.net/cgi-bin/EDCs...1-1972&start=0
Chevelle w/ Air Ride
http://airride.com/projectview.asp?ID=12939&SUBSYS=CC
http://airride.com/projectview.asp?ID=12355&SUBSYS=CC
http://airride.com/projectview.asp?ID=12650&SUBSYS=CC
http://airride.com/projectview.asp?ID=12792&SUBSYS=CC
Air Ride Kits:
http://airride.com/productinfo/controlarms_cars.asp
64-72 GM "A" Body FRONT
Includes ShockWave tubular upper and lower control arms w/cross shafts, bushings, ball joints, ShockWaves and all necessary fasteners and mounting bracketry SKW1018-LUCA $1,449.00 1- kit (Do I need 1 or 2 "kits"?)
Rear:
68-72 Includes [2]tubular upper arms, [2]lower control arms, airsprings, shocks, and all necessary fasteners and mounting bracketry ARR20801-LUCA $749.00
http://airride.com/productinfo/shockwave.asp
64-72 GM "A" body (Chevelle,etc.) includes our tubular lower control arm
SKW1018-LCA $1,049.00
SKW1018DA-LCA $1,319.00
So from what I gather, I can just replace some of my front end bushings with poly and then buy the air ride kits for the front and rear, with the arms, etc. Then there's no need for any Hotchkis stuff (maybe sway bars). On the air ride, I need a front kit, a rear kit, and a controller of some kind. Anything else?
i like this one:
http://airride.com/photos/12792A.jpg
Thanks, but the title to the thread is wrong. I corrected it in my post, but it didn't correct the overall thread. Mine is actually a 1971, so it won't work unfortunately.
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Originally Posted by davido
well, pics would remedy the confusion now wouldnt they?
so, did this project end up having to sit in the back of the bus?
Both got put behind properties. Several new ones this year. After closing costs, down payment, tile, and paint, the other projects got knocked back several months. I'm hoping to work on the bus over the next two months. The Cutlass is probably back to mid-late summer since the Cruiser will be between sometime. Anyone want to rent a house? :)
More docs. Brake plans:
- http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107745
- http://www.speedtech-performance.com...r_C4_Rotor.pdf
- http://www.speedtech-performance.com...prod/prd51.htm
The first one has the stance/wheel/tire look:
White 1971 Chevelle
http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/galler...view-car-17769
Red/Black 1970 Chevelle
http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/galler...view-car-17884
Maroon 1972 Chevelle
http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/galler...view-car-24042
White 1972 Cutlass
http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/gallery/photos-car-29613
Green 1970 Cutlass
http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/galler...view-car-26049
Blue 1970 Cutlass
http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/galler...view-car-12229
Brown 1970 Cutlass
http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/galler...view-car-19584
Carpet:
- 2 door coupe black – 80/20 loop
http://www.carpartswholesale.com/cpw...ss~carpet.html carpet
http://yearone.com/serverfiles/headl...hid=311AA51889 – carpet 128
http://www.stockinteriors.com/autoca...21&ModelId=336 carpet 109
http://yearone.com/serverfiles/headl...hid=311AA51890 – carpet underlay 60
http://yearone.com/serverfiles/headl...hid=311AA51894 – floor mats 112
- Trunk gray?
http://www.carpartswholesale.com/cpw...ss~carpet.html
Seat Covers- Black Buckets
http://yearone.com/serverfiles/headl...hid=311AC51912 316
Dash Wood Grain
http://yearone.com/serverfiles/headl...hid=311AH51968
http://yearone.com/serverfiles/headl...hid=311AI51977
Wheels:
- Rear: 20x10 or 19x12.5
- Front: 18x9
http://yearone.com/serverfiles/headl...hid=318AH79033
Brakes
- Front brakes are 13” rotors and C4 Corvette PBR calipers. Rear are 12” rotors, and PBR calipers.
- http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107745
- http://www.speedtech-performance.com...r_C4_Rotor.pdf
- http://www.speedtech-performance.com...prod/prd51.htm
- Baer 6 piston monoblock 6s calipers clamping 14" rotors
Rear
http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/h...hid=318AC80863 Baer Sport Rear 1130
http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/h...hid=326CR52848 Stainless Steel Corp
Front
http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/h...hid=326BO61219 Hotchkis Brake Kit 1330
http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/h...hid=326AM25051 Baer
Suspension
http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/h...hid=326BO63440 Hotchkis Total Vehicle System Kit 1580
http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/h...hid=326BO60559 Tubular A-Arms 400
Convertible Boot
- Black
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Convertible...VB00029/143686
Mics.
Interior Paint http://yearone.com/serverfiles/headl...hid=311AM73453
Shifter Boot http://yearone.com/serverfiles/headl...hid=311AI51983
Convertible Top Switch http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/h...hid=312AA60183 92
Electric Trunk Switch http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/h...hid=312AA79010 20
Electric Door Locks http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/h...hid=312AA78969 150
A-Pillar Gauge Pods http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/h...hid=326AL52587 30 (water & oil)
455 – 500 Stroker Kit http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/h...hid=326AD52556 3500
Electric Fans http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/h...hid=326BA52787 450
Heat Shrink Hose Clamps http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/h...hid=316AH79140 5
Roll Control (for burnouts) http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/h...hid=326BQ52854 130
H4 Headlight Kit http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/h...hid=326DK78602 175
that will just about offset the sale of the Hook. BTW, this is hideous: http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/gallery/photos-car-29613
That is so sparkling wiggles! The dash looks like it belongs in a boat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jackasic
Good to see this got updated - Dave - I talked to Matt Peveto the other night out at the hook - whats the verdict on him?
What do you mean verdict? Matt's a great guy. Super busy body. He should take it to the next level. It will be fun to watch.
Many of the "cuttys" as they're refered look like something out of a rap video, but I just bookmark non, stock ones.
Black Chevelle on 18s
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2450480
Teal/Silver Chevelle on 20s?
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/771776
GoodMark Chevelle Project Build
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...ds/index1.html
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...her/0508sc_dp/
Air Suspension Insall
http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/...ir_suspension/
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/fea...vrolet_camaro/
Intro wheels (18x7 and 20x10), and Continental tires, with 225/40R18s up front and 275/35R20s out back.
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104251
- 20x10's with 5.5"-6" backspace will fit your 71 easily. Minitubbing is not necessary. Just watch the tire diameter as anything over 31" is asking for problems. A 295/40/20 tire should work fine.
- I ran 20x10's with 275/35/20's and then switched to 295/40/20 on the rear of my former 68 El Camino. Lots of room left.
- Get the 18x8's with 4.5" backspacing and the 20x9.5's with 5.5" & they will fit a 66-72 like a glove.
- I have 20" x 8" on my 67. I have 255/35/20 tires. I wish I would have went with 40 series instead.
- I recently purchased 18 x 8.5 front and 20 x 8.5 rear wheels for my 70 chevelle. What would be a good tire size? No rubberband looking stuff, but not too heavy either? I have 295/45 18 and 245/45/17's on my GTO. I don't like the rubber bands either. You could use 245 or 255/40 on the front and Go with something 255/40 or so on the rear. Stay with something 28" tall on back and it will look bad arse.
- 4.75" backspace would be fine. 255's would work at all four corners.
However,I wouldn't run 20's on the front. 18's or 19's would be my choice with a 275/295 combo.
Just my opinion,though.
- 20x10's with 5.5"-6" backspace will easily fit a 68-72. For tires,you could run either a 275/35/20 or 295/40/20's. A 19x8 or 18x9 front wheel w/255 or 275 tire would be a nice contrast.
- I would say this would fit,99% sure.Rear wheels 20x10 4.5 or 5.5 BS,295/40/20 tires.Front wheel 18x8 5" BS,245/40/18 tires.Maybe somebody will chime In to verify this combo.Hope this helps. 20x10's with 5.5" backspace will easily fit a 68-72 with stock-width rear. 4.5" backspace isn't enough for that width.
That front combo would work.
- 19" Front with 245/35/19 Extreme ZR Rated 20" Rear with 275/35/20 Extreme ZR Rated
- 72 Chevelle Small block 1/2 coil trim off the sagging front coils Original rear coils sagging Front disc/rear drum 20x8.5 front and rear 5 1/4 backspace Front tires are 235/35-20 Rear tires 265/35-20 No rubbingNo trimming No problems and still rides great
The teal/silver Malibu is fly. I wouldn't be considering anything smaller than twinkies...
I'm leaning towards: 20x10s & 19x8s
me too, build a Nova instead?!
Holy hell, what's not to like?
...other than the obscene amount of work and cost in it, of course.
guy built in his own garage, pretty crazy.
The paintjob leaves a bit to be desired. Other than that, bad ****ing ass!
what is that - an early 60s nova? the monitors in the shop leave somethign to be desired...
67
cage is pretty fugly though
opinions? dude likes the Scout.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/1566868314.html
Looks fun. I have no idea on valuations though. Do you really want something like that? Skylarks have considerably less mass apeal than Chevelles. A Cutlass is the same. That is the top dog one. I'd make sure it's a real GS if that's part of the valuation. Not hot on the black and orange but looks ready to go as is (add rings, which is a little scary).
I started pricing out my build and it was around $15k without getting really crazy. Life got in the way. :( I'd still like to do something with it, but I need to get a place to work on stuff first.
Man owns more real estate than the rest of us combined, but nary a garage for the project car. What's wrong with this picture?Quote:
Originally Posted by davido
(or maybe the problem is the 2 contraptions that do have the garage space :D)
This wouldn't be a build. Just a toy until a real build starts. My future Camaro or Nova prices out a good deal above $15k. I'm going to go look at it, but I'm not very serious about it right now.
I like Chevelles, but I also like the "don't see that every day" appeal of a Buick and Olds.
maybe you should dabble in commercial real estate some to get a shop for free david