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Old 05-22-2012, 04:47 PM   #126
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Ok, it's been some time since I last updated. The body is coming along, all the body work is done and now just needs to be block sanded.

After giving much though I ended up doing bags on the Chevelle. I got a great deal on a set of Ride Tech Shockwaves for $325 and with some left over parts from my 58 I was able to put it all together. Here's a few pics.
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Old 05-22-2012, 06:00 PM   #127
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chassis looks great!! good call on the shockwaves.
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Old 05-22-2012, 06:26 PM   #128
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Oh yeah, that's awesome!
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Old 05-22-2012, 07:07 PM   #129
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Good call on the Shockwaves! Stance on demand!
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Old 05-24-2012, 08:50 PM   #130
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Thanks guys! Next is driveline shorten and finish up the fuel lines.
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Old 05-27-2012, 08:58 PM   #131
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looking good my friend.
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Old 05-27-2012, 09:25 PM   #132
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Wow how did i miss this one? Super NICE!!! Great job,very cool that your wife is building it too.
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Old 05-27-2012, 10:39 PM   #133
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Thanks for the updates. We were almost getting tired of waiting. It's gonna look sweet. When are you going to post pics of the body? Do we get to see it before the color goes on?
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Old 05-28-2012, 06:14 PM   #134
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Old 05-28-2012, 06:15 PM   #135
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Wow how did i miss this one? Super NICE!!! Great job,very cool that your wife is building it too.
Thanks Northen 85! The wife started out helping but that was short lived after she got grease under her nails.
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Old 05-28-2012, 06:17 PM   #136
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Thanks for the updates. We were almost getting tired of waiting. It's gonna look sweet. When are you going to post pics of the body? Do we get to see it before the color goes on?
Poncho, the next time I'm at the shop I'll snap a few more pics.
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Old 06-04-2012, 02:39 PM   #137
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I seen this 67 Chevelle for sale on e-bay and had to post a pic of it. This is very close to the color we are painting it.
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Old 06-07-2012, 05:22 PM   #138
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Love that chassis... amazing work!

Will your Chevelle be at a similar height to the blue one pictured above?
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Old 06-13-2012, 02:09 AM   #139
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Love that chassis... amazing work!

Will your Chevelle be at a similar height to the blue one pictured above?
Yes although it might be lower when all the air is out of the bags.
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Old 06-13-2012, 09:08 PM   #140
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Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 07-16-2012, 06:50 PM   #141
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Everything is looking great man but I noticed you have not updated in a while. Please don't forget to keep us updated.
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Old 07-16-2012, 08:50 PM   #142
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Very Nice Dave, hope things are going well with you. Daniel is still in Lemoore until Dec when he gets out of the NAVY and I am not sure what is plan is after that. He has a girl friend somewhere around you but I can't remember the name of the town she lives in. Good Luck with your new ride and if I ever make it out there again I will look you up.

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Old 07-17-2012, 09:03 AM   #143
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Looks a little like Starburst blue ! When I see a 66 or 67 it brings back a lot of good old feelings ,I think I have to build another one for closure .
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Old 07-17-2012, 04:06 PM   #144
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sweet build thread. i've got to stop checking it out though. my wife wants me to build her a 69 camaro. i'm close to half way with my 69 c10 build, but this thread makes me want to just go out and find a camaro. good luck on the rest of your build!
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Old 08-02-2012, 03:58 PM   #145
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Every and looking great man but I noticed you have not updated in a while. Please don't forget to keep us updated.
Not much happening, just waiting on paint.
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Old 08-02-2012, 04:00 PM   #146
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Old 08-02-2012, 04:01 PM   #147
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Very Nice Dave, hope things are going well with you. Daniel is still in Lemoore until Dec when he gets out of the NAVY and I am not sure what is plan is after that. He has a girl friend somewhere around you but I can't remember the name of the town she lives in. Good Luck with your new ride and if I ever make it out there again I will look you up.

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Thanks Bernie, hope all is well with you and the family!
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Old 12-03-2012, 11:54 PM   #148
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We finally got color on the firewall, but it's too dark. We now are looking at 2006 Corvette Le Mans blue or 2004 Chevy Silverado Arrival Blue. First pic is of the firewall, it look much lighter in the pic from the flash, it's much darker. The next pic is a 2006 LeMans Blue Corvette and the last is my Silverado I used to have. I think we will sleep on it.
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Old 12-04-2012, 12:55 AM   #149
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Its got to make you happy but I like it!
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Old 12-04-2012, 05:51 PM   #150
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I really like the Lemans blue. You might also look at the late 90's Dodge Viper blue. It seems like it was originally a 4 stage color, but can be mixed as base/clear. It's pretty similar to the Lemans blue, but a bit brighter.
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