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pgf545 · 02-01-2011, 12:10 PM

Very Nice Cal, Daniel is heading back to Lemoore in April so we may be back over that way to visit in the next couple of years. I will let you know if we do and I might be able to come by and visit. Take care

Bernie

884x4Sub · 02-01-2011, 02:59 PM

I love 66s...in fact I love all Chevelles!

By the look of that rendering you need to go here www.Pro-Touring.com

Sorry I had to do that! lol

CAL 58 GMC · 02-01-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Looking good CAl.
I'm glad you've got a thread going on this as the 66 is my favorite year. I hope to get another one when I finish my truck.
Kim

Thanks Kim! Hows it going with your truck?

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very sweet deal for $4200 I have to say! That is a great car, no rust, complete and it has some parts to sell to help out the project. That will be a killer car for your wife. Nice work, and keep up the great work!

Thanks Dieselwrencher! I think $4,200 was a good deal too. I don't see many 66 Chevelle around anymore so I was happy to run across this one for the price.

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

I'm going to keep an eye on this one because I know its going to be a sweet ride.

Man, now the preasure on!! I hope I can liove up to your expectations!!

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Originally Posted by threeonthetree

Nice the thing looks really sharp
i meant to ask what are you doing with the original intake?

I thought you meant the motor. I gave away the old intake.

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Originally Posted by 61 son of a Gun

Hey Bro I wish I could come help. But you probably want to hog all the fun for yourself ! Lookin good

Well my old buddy, you know I would love it if you were not so far away. We could hang out in or man caves and help each other.

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Originally Posted by Woodbutcher

Another great start, Cal58. You can never go wrong with a Chevelle as your choice of canvas. It's good to see the missus digging right in and getting dirty! It makes the journey sweeter! I get my kids out into the shop on the odd occasion when I need a hand, but I wish it were more. They just aren't into it. Hopefully your wife is committed to being involved in the whole build. Did you paint the entire frame, or just from the firewall forward?

It's been cool, she's been going to more car shows with me now and watching all the car show and asking question.

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Originally Posted by pgf545

Very Nice Cal, Daniel is heading back to Lemoore in April so we may be back over that way to visit in the next couple of years. I will let you know if we do and I might be able to come by and visit. Take care

Bernie

You know you and your son are welcome anytime Bernie!

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Originally Posted by 884x4Sub

I love 66s...in fact I love all Chevelles!
By the look of that rendering you need to go here www.Pro-Touring.com
Sorry I had to do that! lol

Thanks for the Link!

screamin_c10 · 02-03-2011, 12:03 AM

Cool, nice to see somebody else doing a Chevelle build with the wife....Looks sweet, reminds me of 'Boo.

CAL 58 GMC · 02-03-2011, 04:34 PM

That's cool your building a Chevelle for your wife too. I checked it out and looks like you have done a great job sop far.

61 son of a Gun · 02-03-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

That's cool your building a Chevelle for your wife too. I checked it out and looks like you have done a great job sop far.

Thats right best be building those sissy Chevelle's for your wife's what real man would want one of those ?

CAL 58 GMC · 02-04-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 61 son of a Gun

Thats right best be building those sissy Chevelle's for your wife's what real man would want one of those ?

61 son of a Gun · 02-05-2011, 10:44 AM

Remember when we tried to mold in Tim's SS hood with bondo oh god, young and Dumb, Look I could swear this could be that hood !That made me remember the two different style SS hoods ,The scoops set low on one and the other set taller . Does anyone know why or what option would be the difference of the two?

CAL 58 GMC · 02-05-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 61 son of a Gun

I don't have the coin for another of these just yet. Does this one look familiar ?

Yes it does, SWEET!!

CAL 58 GMC · 02-05-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 61 son of a Gun

Remember when we tried to mold in Tim's SS hood with bondo oh god, young and Dumb, Look I could swear this could be that hood !That made me remember the two different style SS hoods ,The scoops set low on one and the other set taller . Does anyone know why or what option would be the difference of the two?

I do remember trying to mold in the hood, yes young and dumb, but hey, that's how we learned....at Tim's expence

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CAL 58 GMC · 02-05-2011, 02:32 PM

I scored on a factory center console fo $60. It needs some cleaning up but not bad for money.

72BlckButy · 02-05-2011, 09:36 PM

Great looking build!

61 son of a Gun · 02-06-2011, 09:39 AM

Good Guys show in Rhinebeck NY,Here is a couple of pics of a SS that was the same color and had some of the same options that my Malibu had.

61 son of a Gun · 02-06-2011, 09:43 AM

I scored on a factory center console fo $60. It needs some cleaning up but not bad for money.

Great Score ! I don't know if we could have got one for that price 30 years ago !

CAL 58 GMC · 02-06-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Great looking build!

Thanks 72BlcButy!

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Originally Posted by 61 son of a Gun

Good Guys show in Rhinebeck NY,Here is a couple of pics of a SS that was the same color and had some of the same options that my Malibu had.

I love that color!

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Originally Posted by 61 son of a Gun

Great Score ! I don't know if we could have got one for that price 30 years ago !

Your right! I have seen original ones go for $350 to $400 on e-bay and the reproduction ones go for $450 and they are all plastic un like the pot metal originals

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-06-2011, 01:13 PM

Nice score on the console!

CAL 58 GMC · 02-21-2011, 06:01 PM

I wanted to paint the trunk before it went into the body shop so I cleaned out the trunk and sprayed it with speckle black, here's a picture.

Also today I took the Chevelle to Dave's Custom paint, he should be getting started in the next few weeks. He said four months, but will see.

**67cheby** · 02-21-2011, 07:07 PM

wow... this looks to be in great shape !!! nice one to start with

CAL 58 GMC · 02-22-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

wow... this looks to be in great shape !!! nice one to start with

It's not to bad at all. I do have two quarter size holes on the passenger side floor boards, other then that it's a solid car.

nuke1 · 02-23-2011, 03:38 AM

Great looking car bud, the wife is gonna be happy with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CAL 58 GMC · 02-23-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nuke1

Great looking car bud, the wife is gonna be happy with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks man!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-25-2011, 06:47 PM

Damn another build that will be through the roof/...

ERASER5 · 02-25-2011, 08:23 PM

The '66 Chevelle is my favorite car! I will be following your build. Just awesome to find that good of a car for that price.

I dig the 327s too. I would have had to retain the oil tube though. There is at least one Edelbrock intake that has the oil port molded in, but not cut out. A little machine work and the new school now looks old school. But that's just me.

CAL 58 GMC · 02-27-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Damn another build that will be through the roof/...

I sure hope so French.

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Originally Posted by ERASER5

I dig the 327s too. I would have had to retain the oil tube though. There is at least one Edelbrock intake that has the oil port molded in, but not cut out. A little machine work and the new school now looks old school. But that's just me.

I hear you man, but I really don't like that tube, it just looks out of place to me.

Frizzle Fry · 02-27-2011, 10:10 PM

Oh Yeah

I used to ride around in one of these in high school. My favorite body style. Subscribed!

02-01-2011, 12:10 PM	#26
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: 1966 Chevelle Build Very Nice Cal, Daniel is heading back to Lemoore in April so we may be back over that way to visit in the next couple of years. I will let you know if we do and I might be able to come by and visit. Take care Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

02-01-2011, 02:59 PM	#27
884x4Sub p p pullin' Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: oshawa ontario Posts: 373	Re: 1966 Chevelle Build I love 66s...in fact I love all Chevelles! By the look of that rendering you need to go here www.Pro-Touring.com Sorry I had to do that! lol __________________ doug

02-03-2011, 12:03 AM	#29
screamin_c10 I dun gradjiated collij!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Helens Oregon Posts: 1,751	Re: 1966 Chevelle Build Cool, nice to see somebody else doing a Chevelle build with the wife....Looks sweet, reminds me of 'Boo. __________________ Built NOT Bought. Viper Red 1971 LWB C10 355 Vortec W/700R4 4/5 drop AKA Screamin' You are missed! 2006 F150 XLT 5.4L Triton Rollin' on 22s the "F1" 67 C20 PS/AC/327/TH400 we call 'er "Bessie" 67 Malibu PS/ZR1-LS1 Brakes/350 Vortec/700R4 2/2 drop on 18" 338s - Tracy's "Boo" Boosted '67 Cougar EFI 5.0 HO roller motor/T5/8.8 Tracloc/ 4 wheel disks - "Project Panther" 79 Honda Z50 - stretched, cafe'd and hotrodded 125CC Lifan/5spd FEAR THE MONKEY!

02-03-2011, 04:34 PM	#30
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 1966 Chevelle Build That's cool your building a Chevelle for your wife too. I checked it out and looks like you have done a great job sop far. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

02-05-2011, 10:44 AM	#33
61 son of a Gun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Friggin Upstate NY. Posts: 60	Re: 1966 Chevelle Build Remember when we tried to mold in Tim's SS hood with bondo oh god, young and Dumb, Look I could swear this could be that hood !That made me remember the two different style SS hoods ,The scoops set low on one and the other set taller . Does anyone know why or what option would be the difference of the two? Attached Images __________________ Hey, how exactly is a rainbow made? How exactly does the sun set? How exactly does the posi-trac rear end on a Plymouth work? It just does. Last edited by 61 son of a Gun; 02-05-2011 at 11:05 AM.

02-05-2011, 02:32 PM	#36
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 1966 Chevelle Build I scored on a factory center console fo $60. It needs some cleaning up but not bad for money. Attached Images __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

02-05-2011, 09:36 PM	#37
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1966 Chevelle Build Great looking build! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-06-2011, 09:39 AM	#38
61 son of a Gun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Friggin Upstate NY. Posts: 60	Re: 1966 Chevelle Build Good Guys show in Rhinebeck NY,Here is a couple of pics of a SS that was the same color and had some of the same options that my Malibu had. Attached Images __________________ Hey, how exactly is a rainbow made? How exactly does the sun set? How exactly does the posi-trac rear end on a Plymouth work? It just does.

02-06-2011, 09:43 AM	#39
61 son of a Gun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Friggin Upstate NY. Posts: 60	Re: 1966 Chevelle Build I scored on a factory center console fo $60. It needs some cleaning up but not bad for money. Great Score ! I don't know if we could have got one for that price 30 years ago ! __________________ Hey, how exactly is a rainbow made? How exactly does the sun set? How exactly does the posi-trac rear end on a Plymouth work? It just does.

02-06-2011, 01:13 PM	#41
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1966 Chevelle Build Nice score on the console! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-21-2011, 06:01 PM	#42
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 1966 Chevelle Build I wanted to paint the trunk before it went into the body shop so I cleaned out the trunk and sprayed it with speckle black, here's a picture. Also today I took the Chevelle to Dave's Custom paint, he should be getting started in the next few weeks. He said four months, but will see. Attached Images __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 02-21-2011 at 06:03 PM.

02-21-2011, 07:07 PM	#43
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02-23-2011, 03:38 AM	#45
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02-25-2011, 06:47 PM	#47
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02-25-2011, 08:23 PM	#48
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: 1966 Chevelle Build The '66 Chevelle is my favorite car! I will be following your build. Just awesome to find that good of a car for that price. I dig the 327s too. I would have had to retain the oil tube though. There is at least one Edelbrock intake that has the oil port molded in, but not cut out. A little machine work and the new school now looks old school. But that's just me. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60



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02-27-2011, 10:10 PM	#50
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 1966 Chevelle Build Oh Yeah I used to ride around in one of these in high school. My favorite body style. Subscribed!

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