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**Ironhorse** · 08-30-2015, 04:59 PM

After and during the restore on my '71 4x4 I was always on the lookout for parts for the next project. (Always a "next project" isn't there!) Thinking I had what I needed to get started the Chevelle went under the knife Jan 16 this year and just came out of re-covery Weds. Aug. 26. Very satisfied with the results. First pic is the before then pics I took this weekend.

Chevelle came to me with ripped up bench seat, trashed door panels, Edelbrock TM-1 intake, Holley carb and 14'' Centerline wheels. 350sbc & a TH350, several dents, DS front fender the worst.

Now has original factory color, code 26 Mulsanne Blue bc/cc, new carpet, factory buckets, factory horse shoe shifter and console, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake with Edelbrock 600 crfm #1406 carb. "Built" 700R4 four speed overdrive trans, new dual exhaust, power disc brakes replaced the power drums, 15'' x 7'' front and 15'' x 8'' rallys and Cooper Cobras. Still need to replace wheel well trim and rocker moldings. Removed the trashed factory A/C, plan is to install Vintage Air system come spring. Wallet needs a breather, LOL

More 'spensive that when I re-stored my '71 4x4 but I love the look. What ya'll say?

**Clyde65** · 08-31-2015, 08:46 AM

That is very nice! love the color!

**Ironhorse** · 08-31-2015, 01:48 PM

Thanks for the comments. Very satisfied with how it turned out. Not a 1,000 point show piece but a really nice driver which is what I wanted. I'm sure a Chevelle "purist" can find some things not quite up to correct factory details but as I recall when these cars were new they had "issues"

firethorn · 08-31-2015, 05:51 PM

looks really good, any other pics ?

flashed · 08-31-2015, 10:18 PM

I like it but Im a Chevelle guy too.

Tropical Snowstorm · 08-31-2015, 11:48 PM

Beautiful, I love the 70-72 Chevelles. Like seeing it in original colors.

**Clyde65** · 09-01-2015, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Thanks for the comments. Very satisfied with how it turned out. Not a 1,000 point show piece but a really nice driver which is what I wanted. I'm sure a Chevelle "purist" can find some things not quite up to correct factory details but as I recall when these cars were new they had "issues"

My theory with darn near everything is; if you like it, great! if you don't or you have criticism, keep it to yourself. I don't care to hear it.

You have a great car and you are\should be very proud! have fun with her!

**Ironhorse** · 09-01-2015, 11:52 AM

Clyde, have to agree with your comments concerning the like or dis-like of cars of other folks. Being retired I sure can't afford a Barrett-Jackson show piece restoration but this is the car I would have bought had I been able to afford it when I came home from Viet Nam in mid 1970. Back then making $2.65 an hour buying a $3,800-$4,000 vehicle just wasn't going to happen,

Here is a few more pics of the car before it went in for surgery

**Ironhorse** · 09-01-2015, 12:23 PM

Few more pics, before and a few during the process. 8 months total but think it was worth it. Car was primed and block sanded 4 times total. Body lines look really great and sides are mirror smooth when looking down them. Took it in for a insurance appraisal last Thurs. , waiting to hear on that.

**Ironhorse** · 05-15-2016, 05:35 PM

Bit of an up-date on the Chevelle project. Got the Vintage Air installed, repaired the cobbled dash so now have my Sanyo am/fm/cd/cassette installed with 150 watt Pioneer 6x9 tri-axials and have a working cig. lighter for a power port for the cell phone and GPS. NOS lower rocker trim and new after market wheel well trim. Installed correct fan shroud for SBC with 18'' fan and clutch. Still a couple nit-pic things going on. Issue with the glove box latch, park brake release needs attention, adjust the head lights since front clip was off, maybe couple more items but as it sets now wife and I can cruise with CCR, Bob Seger, Stones, etc. Brings back the memories for sure.

A few recent pics.

**Ironhorse** · 05-15-2016, 05:43 PM

Couple pics of the cobbled dash I started with. PO must have measured with a machinists scale, marked it with a pencil and cut with an ax!. Dash was really FUGLY and being plastic it took me a while to decide how to repair it. Started with another dash radio section my rusty trusty dremel tool and went at it. Rather pleased with the outcome, can't hardly tell the dash has been repaired.

flashed · 05-15-2016, 06:23 PM

It's looking good .

**lolife99** · 05-15-2016, 06:26 PM

Very nice. My first car was 71 Chevelle that same color.

Bob's 72 · 05-15-2016, 10:00 PM

looks Great!!

08-31-2015, 08:46 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: '71 Chevelle Re-born That is very nice! love the color! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

08-31-2015, 01:48 PM	#3
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: '71 Chevelle Re-born Thanks for the comments. Very satisfied with how it turned out. Not a 1,000 point show piece but a really nice driver which is what I wanted. I'm sure a Chevelle "purist" can find some things not quite up to correct factory details but as I recall when these cars were new they had "issues" __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

08-31-2015, 05:51 PM	#4
firethorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: edmonton , Alberta Posts: 48	Re: '71 Chevelle Re-born looks really good, any other pics ?

08-31-2015, 10:18 PM	#5
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: '71 Chevelle Re-born I like it but Im a Chevelle guy too.

08-31-2015, 11:48 PM	#6
Tropical Snowstorm Lurky lurky Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 553	Re: '71 Chevelle Re-born Beautiful, I love the 70-72 Chevelles. Like seeing it in original colors. __________________ Current slooooow build 1972 Cheyenne Super 1972 C10, sold thread 1970 Camaro RS Family Heirloom

08-30-2015, 04:59 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	'71 Chevelle Re-born After and during the restore on my '71 4x4 I was always on the lookout for parts for the next project. (Always a "next project" isn't there!) Thinking I had what I needed to get started the Chevelle went under the knife Jan 16 this year and just came out of re-covery Weds. Aug. 26. Very satisfied with the results. First pic is the before then pics I took this weekend. Chevelle came to me with ripped up bench seat, trashed door panels, Edelbrock TM-1 intake, Holley carb and 14'' Centerline wheels. 350sbc & a TH350, several dents, DS front fender the worst. Now has original factory color, code 26 Mulsanne Blue bc/cc, new carpet, factory buckets, factory horse shoe shifter and console, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake with Edelbrock 600 crfm #1406 carb. "Built" 700R4 four speed overdrive trans, new dual exhaust, power disc brakes replaced the power drums, 15'' x 7'' front and 15'' x 8'' rallys and Cooper Cobras. Still need to replace wheel well trim and rocker moldings. Removed the trashed factory A/C, plan is to install Vintage Air system come spring. Wallet needs a breather, LOL More 'spensive that when I re-stored my '71 4x4 but I love the look. What ya'll say? Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

09-01-2015, 11:52 AM	#8
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: '71 Chevelle Re-born Clyde, have to agree with your comments concerning the like or dis-like of cars of other folks. Being retired I sure can't afford a Barrett-Jackson show piece restoration but this is the car I would have bought had I been able to afford it when I came home from Viet Nam in mid 1970. Back then making $2.65 an hour buying a $3,800-$4,000 vehicle just wasn't going to happen, Here is a few more pics of the car before it went in for surgery Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

09-01-2015, 12:23 PM	#9
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: '71 Chevelle Re-born Few more pics, before and a few during the process. 8 months total but think it was worth it. Car was primed and block sanded 4 times total. Body lines look really great and sides are mirror smooth when looking down them. Took it in for a insurance appraisal last Thurs. , waiting to hear on that. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

05-15-2016, 05:35 PM	#10
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: '71 Chevelle Re-born Bit of an up-date on the Chevelle project. Got the Vintage Air installed, repaired the cobbled dash so now have my Sanyo am/fm/cd/cassette installed with 150 watt Pioneer 6x9 tri-axials and have a working cig. lighter for a power port for the cell phone and GPS. NOS lower rocker trim and new after market wheel well trim. Installed correct fan shroud for SBC with 18'' fan and clutch. Still a couple nit-pic things going on. Issue with the glove box latch, park brake release needs attention, adjust the head lights since front clip was off, maybe couple more items but as it sets now wife and I can cruise with CCR, Bob Seger, Stones, etc. Brings back the memories for sure. A few recent pics. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

05-15-2016, 05:43 PM	#11
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: '71 Chevelle Re-born Couple pics of the cobbled dash I started with. PO must have measured with a machinists scale, marked it with a pencil and cut with an ax!. Dash was really FUGLY and being plastic it took me a while to decide how to repair it. Started with another dash radio section my rusty trusty dremel tool and went at it. Rather pleased with the outcome, can't hardly tell the dash has been repaired. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

05-15-2016, 06:23 PM	#12
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: '71 Chevelle Re-born It's looking good .

05-15-2016, 06:26 PM	#13
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: '71 Chevelle Re-born Very nice. My first car was 71 Chevelle that same color. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-15-2016, 10:00 PM	#14
Bob's 72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Iowa Posts: 20	Re: '71 Chevelle Re-born looks Great!! __________________ My Garage Against The World!!



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