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Old 03-11-2012, 10:51 PM   #1
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Chevelle SS of a new ERA!

Hey guys, I know that some of you know that I bought my wife a 72 chevell SS a while ago. It is rough to begin with but it is a start. I keep gathering parts for it and decided I would start a build thread for it. I realize that it will not get done or really started anytime soon, but this is a start and may keep me motivated a little to start it. I really want to start on it this fall. plans for it are kinda crazy to be honest, lol. but it will be unique none the less. I am sorry to the people that this build may offend, being that the car is a real SS. but to be honest, there is nothing left of it. so Let's have a little fun with it. Here is a few pics. Ok Ok, if you know me, tons of pics.

First ones are how I found it. Not much there but a start.
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Old 03-11-2012, 10:53 PM   #2
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Old 03-11-2012, 10:53 PM   #3
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Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA!

A few more once we got her home. The deal with this car is that mw and the wife agreed not to spend alot of money on it, but we needed a family hot rod. so this is a start. Also a pic of the wife, not quite sure what the heck this is doing here! And it in it's final resting place beside the father-in-law's Trans Am.
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Old 03-11-2012, 10:56 PM   #4
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Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA!

So over time I have been collecting parts, A friend that owns a body shop, his painter was on holidays, So I went down there after hours and got him caught up and in exchange got this!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 05 Viper TREMEC 6 speed! I found the adapter kit I need to put it behind a LS and we are now golden.
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Old 03-11-2012, 10:57 PM   #5
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Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA!

A little while later a Actuall SS got into a accident and went to another bodyshop, well a friend that owns that shop kept a suprise for me!!! a reall cowl hood. needs a little work, about 6 hours I would say, but this is a start!
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Old 03-11-2012, 11:02 PM   #6
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Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA!

Now this is where it goes a little crazy!! I wanted a pro-touring-ish car for the wife. but was not sure how we could afford to do the suspension we wanted while still being able to have the driveability of a new car and reliability for the wife and kids. That is where this comes in!! I picked up a 04 GTO rolling chassis. I am gonna WEST COAST CUSTOMS this car. here is a link as to what they kinda do: http://www.westcoastcustoms.com/blog/?p=4983 , you get the idea. so with this now in mind, we get a new interior, cruise, a/c...... everything we need and the looks of an original MUSCLE CAR!!! I am gonna use the complete interior in the chevelle, suspension and alot of the frame as well as the fuel system. Call me INSANE NOW!!!!
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Old 03-11-2012, 11:03 PM   #7
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Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA!

Looks like someone used the drivers side for target practice
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Old 03-11-2012, 11:04 PM   #8
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Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA!

A few more! Gonna have to figure out the new fuel fill on the chevelle? hmmmm
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Old 03-11-2012, 11:05 PM   #9
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Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA!

A couple more, and 2 of the GTO that WCC did.
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Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA!

Something about this build seems vaguely familiar Let the sparks fly brother!
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Old 03-11-2012, 11:17 PM   #11
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Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA!

As for the engine, I have a 4.8L and a 5.3L and also a couple of turbos', you get the idea. might just put the stock engine in at first, but I am gonna say that it will get the turbo right away!! may as well. And going this route with the GTO I can install a big brake kit, and a PEDDERS suspension kit to improve the handling dramatically!!! And here is a hint as to the color. Either one is HOK. and it will have White ice stripes of some sort. Wife gets to pick it all out. It is her car! Either True Blue pearl, or Magenta. totally up to her, and it may change yet. who knows. But as I have updates, I will be adding them on here. remember this is gonna be a slow build. If anyone knows of some parts...... let me know. BTW, We are putting a 70 front clip on it also for the double headlights so they match the double taillights of the 72!
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Looking forward to this build!
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Awesome! Cant wait to see how this one goes!
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Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA!

You should join us over at Chevelleforum.net and post that ,the other guys would love it. And who cares if it was a true SS it wasnt making a difference sitting in a field rotting away ,glad to see another one come back to life .We love our 72 Malibu convertible .
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I may just have to do that once I start on it!!! That is a good idea. I can always use a little more inspiration. That convertible would be a nice car!
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your builds are always fun to watch
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Thanks, I appreciate this. I love doing it and sharing so it is very enjoyable.

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lol, makes 2 of us!!!!!!!!! hope to start later this year, but gotta get mote parts yet.
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Awesome project......Major props to you for undertaking such a wild concept...Can't wait to see more progress!!!!!
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Did you count the number of bullet holes in that quarter panel?
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You make this stuff look easy.
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That's the best use of a GTO I've seen yet. How did you get that off your trailer?
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