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nuke1 · 03-11-2012, 10:51 PM

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.

Frizzle Fry · 03-11-2012, 10:53 PM

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nuke1 · 03-11-2012, 10:53 PM

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.

nuke1 · 03-11-2012, 10:56 PM

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.

nuke1 · 03-11-2012, 10:57 PM

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!

nuke1 · 03-11-2012, 11:02 PM

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!!!!

Tater · 03-11-2012, 11:03 PM

Looks like someone used the drivers side for target practice

nuke1 · 03-11-2012, 11:04 PM

A few more! Gonna have to figure out the new fuel fill on the chevelle? hmmmm

nuke1 · 03-11-2012, 11:05 PM

A couple more, and 2 of the GTO that WCC did.

Frizzle Fry · 03-11-2012, 11:12 PM

Something about this build seems vaguely familiar

Let the sparks fly brother!
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nuke1 · 03-11-2012, 11:17 PM

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!

nuke1 · 03-11-2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tater

Looks like someone used the drivers side for target practice

OH YES!!! car has sat in the same spot since roughly 75' the father in law was telling me, so who knows.

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Something about this build seems vaguely familiar

Let the sparks fly brother!
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Oh yes!!!!!!!!!!! makes 2 of us!!

bcubed · 03-12-2012, 01:10 AM

Looking forward to this build!

nicke · 03-12-2012, 01:30 PM

Awesome! Cant wait to see how this one goes!
-Nick

flashed · 03-15-2012, 09:50 PM

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 .

nuke1 · 03-20-2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bcubed

Looking forward to this build!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by nicke

Awesome! Cant wait to see how this one goes!
-Nick

Makes two of us!

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Originally Posted by flashed

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 .

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!

OARNGESI · 03-20-2012, 05:52 AM

your builds are always fun to watch

theastronaut · 03-21-2012, 12:32 PM

Subscribed! Can't wait to see this go together!
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nuke1 · 03-21-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

your builds are always fun to watch

Thanks, I appreciate this. I love doing it and sharing so it is very enjoyable.

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Subscribed! Can't wait to see this go together!
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lol, makes 2 of us!!!!!!!!! hope to start later this year, but gotta get mote parts yet.

nxtlevl · 03-21-2012, 07:41 PM

Awesome project...

...Major props to you for undertaking such a wild concept...Can't wait to see more progress!!!!!

406 Q-ship · 04-18-2012, 07:42 PM

Did you count the number of bullet holes in that quarter panel?

NONHOG · 04-27-2012, 04:44 PM

You make this stuff look easy.

(I know its not!)

nuke1 · 05-01-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by nxtlevl

Awesome project...

...Major props to you for undertaking such a wild concept...Can't wait to see more progress!!!!!

Thanks!! Hopefully find some more parts this summer for it.

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Originally Posted by 406 Q-ship

Did you count the number of bullet holes in that quarter panel?

Good idea!!!!!

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

You make this stuff look easy.

(I know its not!)

LOL, I try!

hgs_notes · 05-11-2012, 12:26 AM

Arte Johnson - Very interesting - YouTube.flv ...

Zoomin · 05-11-2012, 12:03 PM

That's the best use of a GTO I've seen yet. How did you get that off your trailer?
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03-11-2012, 10:51 PM	#1
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	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. Attached Images __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-11-2012, 10:53 PM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA! In Posted via Mobile Device

03-11-2012, 10:53 PM	#3
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	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. Attached Images __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-11-2012, 10:56 PM	#4
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	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. Attached Images __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-11-2012, 10:57 PM	#5
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	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! Attached Images __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-11-2012, 11:02 PM	#6
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	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!!!! Attached Images __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-11-2012, 11:03 PM	#7
Tater Cradle Robber Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lily Lake,Illinois Posts: 774	Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA! Looks like someone used the drivers side for target practice __________________ "The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind." Humphrey Bogart "Hippies.They're everywhere.They wanna save the earth,but all they do is smoke pot and smell bad."Eric Cartman "Think about how stupid the average person is,and realize half of them are stupider than that."George Carlin

03-11-2012, 11:04 PM	#8
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA! A few more! Gonna have to figure out the new fuel fill on the chevelle? hmmmm Attached Images __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-11-2012, 11:05 PM	#9
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA! A couple more, and 2 of the GTO that WCC did. Attached Images __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-11-2012, 11:12 PM	#10
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA! Something about this build seems vaguely familiar Let the sparks fly brother! Posted via Mobile Device

03-11-2012, 11:17 PM	#11
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	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! Attached Images __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-12-2012, 01:10 AM	#13
bcubed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 147	Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA! Looking forward to this build! __________________ Bill 2000 Bagged Silverado 1978 Chevy Malibu 1955 Apache Stepside (someday)

03-12-2012, 01:30 PM	#14
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03-15-2012, 09:50 PM	#15
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	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 .

03-20-2012, 05:52 AM	#17
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03-21-2012, 12:32 PM	#18
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA! Subscribed! Can't wait to see this go together! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

03-21-2012, 07:41 PM	#20
nxtlevl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hutchinson KS Posts: 91	Re: Chevelle SS of a new ERA! Awesome project......Major props to you for undertaking such a wild concept...Can't wait to see more progress!!!!!

04-18-2012, 07:42 PM	#21
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04-27-2012, 04:44 PM	#22
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05-11-2012, 12:03 PM	#25
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