Jeff Wood's (SSjeff427) Motion Chevelle Tribute

[Xplantdad]

I enjoy muscle cars and have always had a fondness for them for as long as I can remember. I was not fortunate enough growing up to have one, just to gaze at them on every occasion waiting until I could afford to have one of my own.

Having owned many, many driver quality cars over the past 20 years, my first was a 1967 GTO I purchased while I was in the Navy, I had never owned a really nice car. I had owned and sold a lot of desireable and rare cars, but never restored one.

About 4 years ago, I decided that I was ready and in a position where I could build a car like I wanted without taking away from the family. My wife was supportive as I had bought and sold most of the cars I wanted to keep to earn additional income to allow us to have and do the extras.

I wanted something unique, a conversation piece, that not everyone else would have. I thought of several ideas and realized that I had only seen 2 Motion cars in my life here in the south. Although I knew about them I really wasn't well versed in their history so I started to learn. I found that I would truly have something unique and something people rarely get a chance to see, even in a clone if done correct.


The appeal for me in making a tribute came in realizing that not just anyone can do it.
You can't open a catalog, write a check and have a dead on clone without a lot of work and perserverance.

So, 3 years later and looking for MOTION stuff online and at swap meets, countless hours of blood sweet and tears, I have what I think to be the best tribute car to Baldwin Motion that has been made, (My opinion of course), and I respect the fact that some of you may feel that it is blasphemy for me to make it. Just know that I did not make it for resale, and it is not going to pop up in some auction with a "STORY".


It is what it is and that is good enough for me.

P.S. Not only is it correct in appearance, it has ran a 11.42 backed up with an 11.46.
I wanted to be within the 11.50 guarantee Motion Performance touted.

Jeff Wood


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Some black and white shots...

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[370454s]

Really Nice!!! Even my Favorite Color.
Mike

[mockingbird812]

Nice looking ride Jeff. I like that your car goes like the old Motion cars did! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[CC Rider]

SA WEET! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Very nice Chevelle Jeff! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[JoeG]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Lookin' ride http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif-------even http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gifer photo backdrop

[CamarosRus]

Jeff, Any Chassis detail pics........????

More technical/build details ???????

Gorgeous Chevelle!!!!!!

Thanks for showing it

[BJCHEV396]

WAY TO GO JEFF!GREAT JOB!IMMITATION IS THE GREATEST FORM OF FLATORY!

[Alss]

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Really Nice!!! Even my Favorite Color.
Mike

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Way Cool..but what color i it??..cant really tyell from the picture http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif..IM half blind anyway..I'd put it in my Garage! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Albert

[wwchevy]

Beautiful car Jeff, Congratulations. If you don't mind me asking, what is the story on the gas station. That is an incredible backdrop for your killer car.

[x Baldwin Motion]

very very nice http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Seattle Sam]

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P.S. Not only is it correct in appearance, it has ran a 11.42 backed up with an 11.46.
I wanted to be within the 11.50 guarantee Motion Performance touted.

Jeff Wood

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Members%20Rides/Jeff%20Wood/tn_DSCF1313.jpg


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Very nice, Jeff!

[Mr70]

Beautiful car!

[Alss]

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Really Nice!!! Even my Favorite Color.
Mike

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Way Cool..but what color i it??..cant really tyell from the picture http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif..IM half blind anyway..I'd put it in my Garage! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Albert

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OK loaded the pics at home and can see that the car is black..darn work computer is color blind http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Dog427435]

Jeff - that car is Beautiful!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

Jeff....thanks so much for sending in your Chevelle for Members Rides...

I love the shots in front of the vintage gas station...it just sets the mood! You did a great job with a car that you can drive the hell out of...and enjoy every day if you want to http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[SSjeff427]

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Jeff, Any Chassis detail pics........????

More technical/build details ???????

Gorgeous Chevelle!!!!!!

Thanks for showing it

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I will post some chassis pics this weekend and maybe even a video of idle, a driveby and a burnout http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

Specs

427 10.75:1

solid lift cam .588 .602 lift, duration 354 360
crower roller rockers 1.7
iron rectangular heads 2.19 intake 1.88 exhaust
edelbrock TM2R aluminum intake
Holley 870 carb
Mallory dist, coil, 6AL ignition box
Turbo 400 (modified)
12 bolt rear 3:31 POSI

Final dyno after tuning 406hp @ 6500 481ft/lbs @ 3800 at rear wheels.

[SSjeff427]

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Beautiful car Jeff, Congratulations. If you don't mind me asking, what is the story on the gas station. That is an incredible backdrop for your killer car.

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If you are familiar with the commercials you see on TV for OSMOSE treated wood, the "YELLA FELLA"?
Well that is an old gas station and oil distribution in Abbeville, AL where his business Great Southern Wood is headquartered. He refurbished the old station and made it into one of his accounting offices.

The pumps work and actually hold 96 and 100 octane fuel as he is a muscle car guy as well.

He also owns close by an old drug store restored and set to the 50's and 60's called Huggin Molly's. They serve great food and soft serve, floats, all the good ole stuff. We get together and cruise up to have dinner and hang out at the station often.

[SSjeff427]

Just wanted to add that the car has manual disc brakes. Nice setup to have with that size camshaft and a serious lack of vacuum to support power brakes. This is the second car I have had with manual disc, in my opinion, it is the only way to go. The feedback thru the pedal is so much better and you have such a better feel for the braking.
The other was a 69 Camaro RS/SS 396 4spd car, but I think it was converted to manual. This car came equipped that way originally.

[ss427copo]

Now........that's what I'm talkin' 'bout! Jeff, you're car is a 6 letter word! SA-WEET! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

Jeff x 2 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[SSjeff427]

Thanks for all of the compliments! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

I really enjoy seeing others get to enjoy the car as well.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[SSjeff427]

Stopped by a little roadside stand yesterday during a joy ride and left the ole guy something to drool about!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlcXy4Uuf28

[mockingbird812]

Light 'em up!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[SSjeff427]

It has been a little over a year now since the economic turndown cost be my job, house, and that old chevelle. I miss a lot of things from back then, but I really miss that old heap! I sure hope the guy who bought it is enjoying it as much as I miss it.

[markinnaples]

Oh man, sorry bro.

I lost pretty much everything myself in the downturn as well, including my house, an investment house, and all of my retirement except for about $5k when my employer bank was taken over by the Fed.

God Speed Jeff, I am sure this, too, will pass and better times are ahead.

[ss427copo]

Boy, when I listen to the song, <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">Bad to the Ba-Ba-Ba Bone</span></span>, I have visions of this car! SA-WEET!