Donnie`s new 1969 Dover White L78 Chevelle

[Donnie]

Thanks for the offer Tom.
I have one. are Novas on the gas pedal like chevelles?

[WILMASBOYL78]

Donnie...I forgot about that on Chevelles

...the 68/69 Novas were on the carburetor...like the Camaros. Switch to gas pedal took place early in the 70 model year.

Your project looks very nice...good luck.


wilma

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Donnie...I forgot about that on Chevelles

...the 68/69 Novas were on the carburetor...like the Camaros. Switch to gas pedal took place early in the 70 model year.

Your project looks very nice...good luck.


wilma </div></div>

Wilma,

I knew you did not know that <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif I was waiting to see if Kwhizz was gonna bust your chops before anyone else <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif What would you be doing with a 1969 Chevelle Kickdwon Switch?

Dan

[WILMASBOYL78]

I was distracted by the deer doing laps in Karen's pool <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff433/WILMASBOYL78/th.jpg

[Postsedan]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

Dan

[kwhizz]

Nu Yawk!!!!!..............................

[kwhizz]

Donnie.......Words cannot describe the detail you have put into your Project.........Awsum Job!!!!!!

[Bill Rose]

Donnie, doesn't the engine code decal belong on the rt side valve cover? That's the way I've understood it. Looks great. It will be a shame to drive that rod up and down rt 80 in the snow huh?

[Donnie]

Thanks!

Bill, I've seen it both ways and I always thought Driver side to be right <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

maybe someone with a survivor can chime in.

sending all that white stuff out east enjoy it. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Woj]

Donnie,

I'm pretty sure the survivors have the decals on the back of the passenger side valve cover. Grady showed me several BB Vette valve covers with the stickers still on. Those were right side valve covers. Also, his stickers were red lettering over white background.

Phil Woj

[SS427]

I have only ever seen them on the rear of the passenger cover.

[Mr. Chevy]

The red lettering with white background was used I believe through 69. For 70 and up it is the yellow background with the black lettering like the restoration decals are...

I made up some of the red lettering and white background decals for my 69 and they came out good....

Rich

[Postsedan]

There he goes again, putting more 1970 parts on a 1969 Chevelle.

He`s a true `70 guy, not a '69 guy at all....guys be easy on Donnie <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

Dan

[Donnie]

just to let you guys know. I've got a white with red letters valve cover decal on the way and I'll put it on the passenger side.
also the body will be reunited with the frame Sunday. I'll send pics to Mr. Vasic.

[BlueSS454]

And I am still holding his driveshaft hostage <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif I just have to put the stripes back on it and it will be finished. I need to get the oil off that Quanta puts on to preserve it otherwise the paint for the stripes won't stick.

[Postsedan]

More pics....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2013/1047.png

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Dan

[Postsedan]

More pics....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2013/1059.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2013/1055.png

Dan

[mockingbird812]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Hawkeye]

That is really great looking. Keep up the good work. And, keep the pics coming.
Thanks for sharing.
Marty

[Alss]

Looks like it was a busy weekend!!..very very nice.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

[chevyman0429]

Incredible !

[Bill Rose]

Looks great Donnie. Now it's all fun stuff. I expect to see it in Ohio....You have lots of time/you've got 6 months!!

[NoYenko]

Donnie,I have always liked 69 chevelle's but this car in white is going to be amazingly nice.
Thanks for all the pictures from you &amp; Dan. Did your body guy in Indy paint the trunk? I am just about that point on my camaro and I can't get what I am looking for. George

[BlueSS454]

Yes, Dave did shoot the trunk. He has his own special technique he uses. He also shot the trunk on my convertible when he painted it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/BlueSS454/70%20Convertible/IMG_1355.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/BlueSS454/70%20Convertible/IMG_1354.jpg

[NoYenko]

Both trunks look great can I get his phone number. George

[Donnie]

Thanks for the compliments!
just hoping it will turn out as nice as the members cars here.

George, I've got a call in to him will let you know. heres his number 1-260-385-4072

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Wow,

This car tugs at my heart strings, my first car at 15 years old was a white Beaumont with a Chevelle front clip SS396 badges, and black Chevelle interior. It looked like a white Chevelle other than the tail lights, etc.

Beautiful craftsmanship. be proud.

Ryan

[L72Chevelle]

Looks great Donnie and as always thanks for posting the pics Dan! Hope to see this car in person this summer.

[KRJoye]

Hey Donnie nice looking resto!

Decided to join Yenko.net after talking to you on the phone about our Ebay ordeal

This is my 1st post!

[Postsedan]

Ken,

Welcome aboard <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[olredalert]

----Welcome to the asylum, Ken! It looks like we have a lot in common (cars, boats, racing), and we are in the same general area as well. Do you boat on the river or Lake St.Clair???.......Bill S

[KRJoye]

Guys, thanks for the warm welcome.

I'm actually an avid RC boat racer have scale hydroplanes(all electric). Set a few oval records here and there. Getting back into the car hobby after 25 year absence(marriage, kids, college etc). Closing in on retirement with the General so i figured i better get my 71 SS Convertible done. Just finishing up the chassis &amp; powertrain resto `ICE NINE' is doing the body &amp; paint.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Welcome abord, great website.

Ryan

What is this symbol? I need another cup of coffee or I am missing something?

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[mockingbird812]

back end of a '71 SS Chevelle! Get yrself another cup o' joe!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Now I see, (off to Tim Hortons)

Ryan

[olredalert]

----Ken,,,We will have to get you over to the river sometime and I can get you inyerested in something big and fast that floats. I need someone around here to share my pain (monetary, LOL!!!). Are you, by chance, at the Tech Center???.....Bill S

[Donnie]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KRJoye</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey Donnie nice looking resto!

Decided to join Yenko.net after talking to you on the phone about our Ebay ordeal

This is my 1st post! </div></div>

Hey Ken,
Welcome, I think you'll like it here.

[KRJoye]

I'm likin it already Donnie. I have a special thing for white cars, we used a donar white car(southern car)underbody to repair my rusted out SS convertible. It was a monster project but keep the car all OEM GM panels.

Hey Bill I do work at the Tech Center and like the big boats(what do you have?) especially watching the Hydros on the Detroit River and Offshore on St.Clair.

[olredalert]

----Ken,,,I live just south of Marine City and of course am always at the St.Clair races. Its become a really great event, dont you think?
----As for boats I have a couple of old Donzis, and my favorite, a 1972 Fino 30. Google Finomarine.com and tell me what you think. Mine is the dark blue one listed at the top under Bill Stephens (my name was entered wrong). The restoration of the Fino kind of slowed down my car endeavors the last couple of years, but its done now, thank God!!!.......Bill S

[KRJoye]

Wow Bill extremely impressed, are those twin 454s? Classic lines, love the swept back transom. I been to the St Clair races a couple times and the tunnels in Algonac.My passion is the big Unlimiteds been going every year since i was a kid.

Hey Donnie did you get any build sheets or other documentation with the car? More pics please.

[olredalert]

----Thanks, Ken! And a &quot;sorry&quot; to Donnie for the hi-jack!!!.......Bill S

[Donnie]

Bill, no problem with the hi-jack.

Ken, no paper on the car was found. no new pics havent made any more progress.
I have an issue and havent decided how to handle it yet.

[Postsedan]

What is your issue?

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Bump, hows this awesome L78 coming?

Ryan

[Donnie]

Slow... headliner goes in Monday.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Did the vinyl top get resolved/installed?

Ryan

[Donnie]

vinyl top will go on next month when I get time off from work. have to go down to Indy for it.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Any pics of current state?

This car is going to be a killer.

Very similar car to an acquaintance of mine up here in Canada. His originally had the black vinyl top but he left it off, otherwise the only difference when they left the factory is that his was a 4 speed car. (His is one of 201 documented Canadian L78 Cars, Whoot Whoot)

Ryan

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[Donnie]

No Pics maybe next Sunday.
headliner, sail panels and package tray are in along with all the trim.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Sounds good.

I can only imagine the amount of motivation to keep a project like this going. Every inch is a mile if you decide the finished product will have no compromise.

Great job.

Ryan

[Donnie]

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/03/full-2313-3198-004_2.jpg

When did we get the ability to upload from our PC?
now I can post pics myself and wont have to bug Dan.

[Donnie]

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/03/full-2313-3199-dscf1101.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Yowzaa Donnie!

[Xplantdad]

You go Donnie! Looks great!

[Donnie]

here you go Ryan, headliner pics and valve cover decal that was wrong is now fixed!

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[Ryan1969Chevelle]

The headliner is stunning. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

The valve cover sticker had me laying awake at night. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

You have the picture posting down pat now, took me a while too. (I added a few white 69's for your viewing pleasure)

Ryan

Pretty soon she will be whole again.

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[BlueSS454]

Donnie,

A little word of caution on the dome light... Make sure there is no chrome plating on the base where the screws come in contact with the roof brace. It will short out and continue to blow the fuse or arc which you don't want to happen. I had to sand it off to prevent it from arcing.

[Donnie]

Ryan, Thanks for the pics. I never had a problem posting pics from my pc. my problem was with the old way of going thru a second party to do it.

Tom, you'll be getting that phone call about 4:30 today.

[Alss]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlueSS454</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Donnie,

A little word of caution on the dome light... Make sure there is no chrome plating on the base where the screws come in contact with the roof brace. It will short out and continue to blow the fuse or arc which you don't want to happen. I had to sand it off to prevent it from arcing. </div></div>

X2

[Postsedan]

I never had a problem posting pics from my pc. my problem was with the old way of going thru a second party to do.

Amen!

Dan

[1972convss454]

Continues to look Great Donnie.
Cant wait to see the finished product!

[Donnie]

Thanks Joseph.
havent got much done was out of commission for a couple weeks.
heres the restored gauge cluster and dash bezel.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/04/full-2313-4140-dscf1164.jpg
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[Xplantdad]

Looks really nice Donnie! Are you okay now?

[Donnie]

Ya Bruce, all good Thanks for asking!
first time I've called in sick to work sense 1996

[Xplantdad]

Good to hear!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Wow that dash is perfect.

Jim Brady's work?

Ryan

[Donnie]

No...

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

The dash Looks Great.

Ryan

[Donnie]

Ryan, it was done here. hes a sponsor of the site under American Muscle Car Restorations
http://www.instrument-specialties.com/

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Oopsy.

My apologies.

What a beautiful job. I think that dash would fit in my car perfectly.

Ryan

[Woj]

Nice progress Donnie,
Looks like it will be ready for the August show.
Phil Woj

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Woj</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice progress Donnie,
Looks like it will be ready for the August show.
Phil Woj </div></div>

Or sooner.....Will the debut be at my Chevelle Party.
You`ve got plenty of time <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Donnie]

Phil, it should be done for Ohio. if not I'll bring it as is.

Dan, your party is when?

[wheelhop]

Dan's party is usually at or around August 15th. The NOCC show is Aug 2nd and 3rd.

[Postsedan]

I'm still working out the logistics of family schedule, events, etc.

I will announce my party date on May 1st.

Dan

[Donnie]

Hope I'm not boring you guys, but heres the latest.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/04/full-2313-4283-dscf1174.jpg
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[WILMASBOYL78]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

[Postsedan]

Donnie,

Looks really nice....that black side stripe will set it off nicely.

Dan

[olredalert]

----This Chevelle is going to be freakin cool!!!! Love white.....Bill S

[mockingbird812]

Sharp!

[Xplantdad]

Donnie...looking awesome!!

[Bill Rose]

Looks great. Will we see it in Ohio?

[Donnie]

Bill, even if its not finished I plan on bring it.

[69VN]

Very nice car! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[sYc-427]

Looking great Donnie , Joe

[scuncio]

Very nice Donnie.

[L72Chevelle]

Looking forward to seeing it in Ohio this august Donnie. Looks great and please keep the pics coming.

[kwhizz]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

White - my wife's favorite color on a car! Looking great, Donnie. That grass in the background is looking 'springtime green' <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Wow, (I am sooooo not bored with this project)

The vinyl top is outstanding, love the seams in line with the body lines.

Great, can't wait for NOCC.

Didn't see any Chevelles in Japan... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif

Ryan

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sYc-427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looking great Donnie , Joe </div></div>

Joe MIGHT be a little biased <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif , ..... but he's dead-on with his statement!

Very, very nice Donnie. And for the record, ....... WE'RE NOT BORED!!! Give us more. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Pictures are worth a thousands words and they are free.....

Sounds like a great deal.

CU @ NOCC

Ryan

PS: Who did the Vinyl top in the end? (Share or not as you see fit)

[BlueSS454]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bill, even if its not finished I plan on bring it. </div></div>

I'll finish it in the parking lot by putting the drive shaft in it <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[Mk IV Muscle]

Bored? Not a bit. Jealous? You bet! Keep the progress pics coming please.

[BlueSS454]

OK, I promised Donnie I would post these pics for him. I finished his driveshaft finally. I had Quanta restore it, then installed new Made in USA Precision U Joints and striped it. I put the stripes back exactly as I found them on the drive shaft...not perfect. I took measurements of distance and width of each one and noted the colors.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/BlueSS454/IMG_6233.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/BlueSS454/media/IMG_6233.jpg.html)
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Wrapped up and ready to go back!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/BlueSS454/IMG_0510.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/BlueSS454/media/IMG_0510.jpg.html)

[Postsedan]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[elonblock]

Looks great!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Can't wait to see this car in person.

Ryan

[Donnie]

havent posted anything in here lately. heres an update windshield and back glass go in tomorrow. dropping seats off in the morning for repair. hoping to reuse all the original covers. heres some pics, dash is almost complete and rear speaker is in.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/06/full-2313-5246-dscf1236.jpg
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[Postsedan]

47 Days to NOCC <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Xplantdad]

Looks great Donnie <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Donnie]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">47 Days to NOCC <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan </div></div>

only 16 days that I'll be able to work on it.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Looking good.

The dash is spectacular.

One piece at a time.

Ryan

[mockingbird812]

Super! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Donnie]

Made some good progress all the clear glass is in and some more odds and ends are finished. also picked up some weather stripping today.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/06/full-2313-5311-dscf1252.jpg

[DW31S]

I really don't know any of the fellows commenting on this car. I had the pleasure of meeting a few of the members over the weekend at the SLS. Great bunch of guys!!! Grady, Al G., Bill Rose, and of course Brian and Joe S., although I don't think they posted on this restoration. Donnie, like I said I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you, but I read this thread from start to this page and all I can say is WOW!!! You are indeed doing one FANTASTIC job on this car. The car reminds me of a DW/Black vinyl '69 SS396 that a guy I knew had back when I was a teenager. His car had a 4:56 rear and he hated it. Well it was just what I was looking for to use in my '64 Cutlass. Dig this---we swapped drum-to-drum even up. We did the swap and boy! did it wake up my little Olds. He was tired of not being able to drive his car because of the stiff gears, and I wanted exactly that rear because I was racing mine a little. His rear was a hair wider, but it worked because I only had 7&quot; wheels with 7&quot; M$H slicks. The one that went in his car was a little more narrow, but only barely noticeable with the stock SS 5-spoke wheels. Enough of my old Olds story. Anyway, your car looks absolutely superb and I thought I would give credit where it is due. GREAT JOB!!!!!

[Donnie]

Dave, Thanks for the kind words. although I'm not as good as some of the guys around here. I always try to improve.

[Donnie]

dash is now complete. brake system complete filled and blead. steering column ready to go in I'll do that on the 4th. next weekend front end and bumpers go on.
<span style="font-weight: bold">anyone have a nice set of bucket seat backs in black?</span>


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[scuncio]

Looks great.

[bergy]

Vary nice!

[Postsedan]

30 days to NOCC <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

We are all rooting for you Donnie.

Go for it.

Ryan

[brent396]

Looking great <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

Wonderful work Donnie!!

[elonblock]

Looking good!

[L72Chevelle]

Looks great Donnie, can't wait to see it in ohio!

[Donnie]

<span style="font-weight: bold">only pics I have for now.</span>


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[Postsedan]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

B-E-A-utiful.

This car will be a huge hit at NOCC.

Is it packed up now for NOCC, or taking it somewhere for final touches?

Ryan

[Donnie]

Ryan, I just got back from putting the front end on and bumpers. its unloaded now back in the garage for more assembly.
will post shots of it outside later.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Wow, it looks great,

Do you have the T3's?

Ryan

PS: Your car looked good to me in the snow on day one.

[slammed1]

These builds make me want to take more time on my cars.Very awe inspiring to take what looked like a nice solid car and bring it to this level of build. I love seeing these pic by pic by pic builds of such great cars detailed to the T.

[Donnie]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">B-E-A-utiful.

This car will be a huge hit at NOCC.

Ryan </div></div>

Ryan, I think it will pale in comparison to some of the other cars that will be there.


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[L72Chevelle]

Looks great Donnie, thanks for posting the pics!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

&quot;Ryan, I think it will pale in comparison to some of the other cars that will be there.&quot;

I googled the word pale, and I can agree, if you mean white is more pale than say Garnet Red.

Definition of pale
adjective
1light in colour or shade; containing little colour or pigment:
choose pale floral patterns for walls

B_E_A_utiful.

Ryan

Keep the pics coming.

[Damien]

Looks great Donnie. Looking forward to the completed pics.

[Postsedan]

Donnie,

She needs Me, Hanke and....Ryan in the back seat.....to get them springs to settle <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

Looks great....the springs will settle....be patient, plus you still have all the interior and spare tire to go in.

I assume you....do have the correct plastic inserts for the rear tail panel trim?

Dan

[Postsedan]

Donnie,

Who`s putting on the Side Stripe, Dave?

Dan

[bkhpah]

I think the car is outstanding. I am very much looking forward to seeing the finished car. I have the utmost respect for anyone that takes on a restoration project of that magnitude...BKH

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 26pt">Great lookin' Chevelle!</span>

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bkhpah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the car is outstanding. I am very much looking forward to seeing the finished car. I have the utmost respect for anyone that takes on a restoration project of that magnitude...BKH </div></div>


Times two!!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Here is a picture of me and my very first car, I was 15 years old.

Looks familiar....

Ryan

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/07/full-13277-5546-white_1969_beaumont_002.jpg

[Postsedan]

What a relief.....for a minute I thought we were going to see more pics of a Special Someone on the Top of a Hood of a Special Chevelle <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

Dan

[Donnie]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Donnie,

She needs Me, Hanke and....Ryan in the back seat.....to get them springs to settle <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

Looks great....the springs will settle....be patient, plus you still have all the interior and spare tire to go in.

I assume you....do have the correct plastic inserts for the rear tail panel trim?

Dan </div></div>

all I have is the original inserts. not sure if they can be reused.

[Donnie]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Donnie,

Who`s putting on the Side Stripe, Dave?

Dan </div></div>

Ya, Dave and I will be putting the strip on Monday the 15th

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Donnie,

She needs Me, Hanke and....Ryan in the back seat.....to get them springs to settle <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

Looks great....the springs will settle....be patient, plus you still have all the interior and spare tire to go in.

I assume you....do have the correct plastic inserts for the rear tail panel trim?

Dan </div></div>

all I have is the original inserts. not sure if they can be reused. </div></div>

Unless they were heavily damaged upon removed....yes, they can be reused <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Donnie]

at this point I dont think the car will be complete for Ohio. I have 3 1/2 days from now until then to work on it. and if the rear and front door panels continue to fight me they wont be on.


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[Xplantdad]

Looks great Donnie!!!

[Don_Lightfoot]

Looking great Donnie.

Appears you need one of my &quot;correct&quot; Emission/Tune-Up decals for the upper rad support <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Donnie, the door panels on my DY 69 fought with Phil (Woj) and I during the restoration on that car.
We know what your going through, been down that road...

Rich

[BlueSS454]

What is left to do besides the door panels and heater hoses? You need to fix your plug wires on the driver side too <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif.

[Postsedan]

Donnie,

In 3.5 days you can do a lot, don`t rush it.....the car looks GREAT!

Cowl seal, heater hoses, heater hose clamp on passenger inner fender, wiper hose, wiper squirters, hose clamps, hose clamps on upper alternator bracket, door panels, rear tail panel trim, decals, battery.....all very doable in 3.5 days <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Donnie]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Don_Lightfoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looking great Donnie.

Appears you need one of my &quot;correct&quot; Emission/Tune-Up decals for the upper rad support <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif </div></div>

Don, got one waiting to go on along with jacking instructions.

[Donnie]

Dan, at this point I'm focusing on everything that needs to be finished and saying F the door panels for now.
wont have the tail panel trim its still waiting on anodizing.

[elonblock]

Very sharp looking!

[Woj]

Donnie,

Good luck. Bring it regardless. The door panels on Rich's car fought me to no end. It literally came down to 1/16&quot; one way or the other to get them to fit. They look great now. But it wasn't easy.

Phil Woj

[69VN]

Hey Donnie, was your upper radiator hose ordered from &quot;pacecarjeff&quot;? I had him make me a pair for my '69 Camaro. They are much better than the other ones we're used to seeing. The Chevelle looks awesome! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

I agree Donnie, bring it anyways who cares if it's not done. Still be cool to see it there.. If someone doesn't like it, too bad!! Car looks very nice... I LOVE white!!

Rich

[Postsedan]

Oh Yes, Donnie is indeed attending....no backing out now!

Just like Bluto Said <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif Let`s Do It!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vtWB4owdE

Dan

[Donnie]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69VN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey Donnie, was your upper radiator hose ordered from &quot;pacecarjeff&quot;? I had him make me a pair for my '69 Camaro. They are much better than the other ones we're used to seeing. The Chevelle looks awesome! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif </div></div>

Ya, I got the radiator hoses and a couple other things form Jeff.

[Donnie]

Rich and Phil the car will be there. I just wanted it to be complete I'll get as much done as I can.

[BlueSS454]

Change your power steering cap too <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[Donnie]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlueSS454</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Change your power steering cap too <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif </div></div>

Why? theres nothing wrong with it. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

Donnie; the car is turning out beautifully--not that there was ever any doubt. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

She sure has come a long ways since this!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2011/5-4.jpg

It's been a privilege being part of the build, thank you again for the opportunity. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[BlueSS454]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlueSS454</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Change your power steering cap too <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif </div></div>

Why? theres nothing wrong with it. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif </div></div>

Cuz it's a 70-up cap, not a 69 cap <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[Donnie]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlueSS454</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlueSS454</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Change your power steering cap too <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif </div></div>

Why? theres nothing wrong with it. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif </div></div>

Cuz it's a 70-up cap, not a 69 cap <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif </div></div>

not true!

[Postsedan]

Donnie,

I`d say it`s more of a '69 Cap, since <span style="font-weight: bold">MOST</span> '69`s came with them.....and if you ask a real '69 guy....he would tell you the same....we all know you`re still a '70 Guy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

How`s the progress? What did you get accomplished on Sunday? Post a Picture.

Dan

[Donnie]

Dan,
got a lot of odds and ends finished. started it on Monday couldnt run it long both short lines going in the carb were leaking. was able to get the rear one to seal up, but not the front. ordered a new set of lines will get them on this Sunday. I was using the original lines to the car, so I guess the flare has been messed up from years of on and off. after this is fixed I hope theres NO water leaks!

[Postsedan]

Hang in there.....this is all typical stuff....you`ll get her dialed in.

Dan

[BlueSS454]

You're killing me Dan! I was trying to give him one more thing to lose sleep over <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlueSS454</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You're killing me Dan! I was trying to give him one more thing to lose sleep over <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif </div></div>

Ha, didn't you say you put 6 stripes on his drive shaft <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

Dan

[Postsedan]

Well we know the door panels got put on....in the parking lot at the NOCC.

How do they fit, are you happy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif

Dan

[Donnie]

only had time to do the passenger door Dan.
car is now on the back burner. my return home from NOCC wasnt good.

[Xplantdad]

I hope everything is okay Donnie!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Don't need the details, (not one to pry) but we are behind you buddy.

Nice to meet in person.

Ryan

[Postsedan]

What? What happened????

Dan

[AutumngoldL78]

Hope everything is ok.

[Donnie]

<span style="font-weight: bold">I have done absolutely nothing to the car sense Tanner and I got home from Ohio last year.
but I did get this...</span>
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/07/full-2313-13986-dscf1316.jpg

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Nice document.

Only some details left when the Chevelle is back underway.

Ryan

[green crv]

Don, just look at all 42 pages of your 69 wow, people have know ideal of all the time it takes to do a car. Seen it last year at nocc, was stunning to look at, love white- black top, black stripe. Didn't matter parts were missing still great to look at. Hope to see it, in 9 days. see you there Steve. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Donnie]

ok I now have all my winter maintenance stuff finished. I also know have the ambition to finish this car.
so Feb. and March are for car work.

I picked up this item a while back. not sure if I want to put holes in the tail panel. any thoughts on this?

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/02/full-2313-21017-dscf1369.jpg

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Use magnets or glue, or tape.

Nice to see back on track!!!

Ryan

[Donnie]

Ryan, dont know if I want to brake the pins off to do that.

[chevyman0429]

I'm with you Don don't break the tabs off it. Maybe a nice piece of stained wood with the emblem mounted to it and lay it in the back seat or maybe up in the package tray between the 6/9 speakers! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[m22mike]

Drill the holes and put it on, it's cool and it will be there for the duration... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Woj]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Drill the holes and put it on, it's cool and it will be there for the duration... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif
</div></div>

X2. You've got the docs for it. It will look great on the car.

Can't wait to see it done.

Phil Woj

[L78M22Rag]

Id be removing the pins and adhering it with double sided tape... for sure!!

[Postsedan]

Drill it, install it and enjoy it <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Do it as it was meant to be.

Dan

[earntaz]

Install it like the dealer did -- don't think twice!

[SS427]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Woj</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Drill the holes and put it on, it's cool and it will be there for the duration... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif
</div></div>

X2. You've got the docs for it. It will look great on the car.

Can't wait to see it done.

Phil Woj </div></div>

Back in the 80's and 90's it was not cool to have dealer emblems on cars. That has changed and now it is REALLY cool to have them on the car. Put it on! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[mockingbird812]

Nice piece for a great Chevy Donnie!!! If Bobb put them on with posts, I would put it on the same way. Did you see any evidence with the original trunk lid?

P.S. another thot.... if Bobb had license plate frames in '69 you could go that route if it just <span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">KILLS</span></span></span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif you to drill the holes. Be brave and GOOD LUCK! Pls post pix of your finishing touches on your L78! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif

[Donnie]

O.K. Thanks for the help looks like i'll be getting the drill out.

2nd owner told me he took the Bobb emblem off the tail panel when he did one of his 4 repaints.
I found this during tare down.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/02/full-2313-21021-dscf0621.jpg

[mockingbird812]

...and you astutely took measurements and photographed it <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif!!! GO FOR IT!!!! It will be a nice finishing touch to be sure!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Donnie]

Sam, I did that so if I ever got a Bobb emblem I could match up the pin width.
all I had to go on was the 2nd owner saying it came from Bobb.

I now have paper work to back that up.

[Postsedan]

Well done Donnie <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Will we see a finished product at NOCC <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Dan

[m22mike]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well done Donnie <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Will we see a finished product at NOCC <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Dan </div></div>

Yea Donnie, we all want to see it. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

[mockingbird812]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif <span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">SMART!!</span></span></span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif

[Woj]

Donnie,

If you ever want to remove the emblem in the future, it has to be in the absolute easiest place to repair on the car.

I'd put it on and wear it proudly.

Phil Woj.

[Mr. Chevy]

Very Cool!! Put that emblem on!! It belongs on that car!!

Rich

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Measure twice drill once!!

Go for it.

Back in the day some kid would have installed the dealer badges:-)

Ryan

[Donnie]

<span style="font-weight: bold">heres a little proof that I'm working on it. shes in the middle of the garage and not stuck in the corner.</span>

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/02/full-2313-21336-dscf1393.jpg

[69 Post Sedan]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[m22mike]

Wow, the white and black top .... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif...nice

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow, the white and black top .... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif...nice </div></div>

Agreed!

[427TJ]

Man does that look good.

[scuncio]

Looks great.

[mockingbird812]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Postsedan]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Damien]

Love the colour combo. Awesome. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[napa68]

That is soooooo sweet. Killer Jackson power too boot!

[Donnie]

couple more

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/02/full-2313-21366-dscf1381.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/02/full-2313-21367-dscf1386.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Keep Em coming Donnie. Good motivation and inspiration. Helps dealing with temps in the single digits!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[SS427]

Beautiful Donnie!

[Donnie]

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

[Woj]

Looks great Donnie.

Phil Woj. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Beautiful Donnie! </div></div>


<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[green crv]

Wow, just stunning, love the white with black top. Also the perfect wheels for it, still the best looking wheels. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Donnie]

<span style="font-weight: bold">couple more things off the list.</span>

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/02/full-2313-21770-dscf1397.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/02/full-2313-21771-dscf1399.jpg

[olredalert]

----Donnie,,,,This is such a minor thing that I hesitate to mention it,,,but, the window cranks should be some where between the 7and 8 position when the window is all the way up. Seems almost stupid to mention it, but it's true. You have a Chevelle I would love to own and I have been watching your progress since day 1. Absolutely top shelf job!!!!!........Bill S

[Donnie]

Thanks for the info Bill.
I didnt know that, those handles are not cliped on. trying to find an NOS set at a reasonable price.
when they get cliped I'll fix that.

[Donnie]

<span style="font-weight: bold">what color are the clips that hold the weather strip to the bottom of the hood?
at some point as you can see they were painted black I think they should be some sort of green.</span>

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/03/full-2313-22216-dscf0340.jpg

[Postsedan]

Olive GREEN

Dan

[Donnie]

Dan, is it paint or a plating? if paint who has it?

[Postsedan]

I will send you a part number this week.....I blast and paint them.

Dan

[SS427]

I second the Olive green.

[MosportGreen66]

Long Island Corvette Supply makes a pretty good talc paint for it...

[Donnie]

<span style="font-weight: bold">well, I got out some paint stripper and this is how they turned out.
would you use as is or repaint?</span>

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/03/full-2313-22230-dscf1406.jpg

[SS427]

Repaint. It is quick, simple and cheap. Buy one of the flat olive green camo paints found at most hardware stores. If you get the right one they are almost a dead ringer.

[69VN]

Looks real close to that VHT olive zinc primer.

[Donnie]

rear panels took the whole afternoon. pain in the a$$ but their on now.
I put the armrest on so they couldnt move. I know they have to come off for the seat to go in.
have to order seat covers tomorrow.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/03/full-2313-22562-dscf1413.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/03/full-2313-22563-dscf1414.jpg

[scuncio]

Nice work, looks perfect.

[Postsedan]

Donnie,

YOU ONLY NEED TO PULL ONE OF THE ARMS RESTS......to get the seat in <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Donnie]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----Donnie,,,,This is such a minor thing that I hesitate to mention it,,,but, the window cranks should be some where between the 7and 8 position when the window is all the way up. Seems almost stupid to mention it, but it's true. You have a Chevelle I would love to own and I have been watching your progress since day 1. Absolutely top shelf job!!!!!........Bill S </div></div>

Bill, do both sides get put at 7 to 8?
or one side 7 to 8 and the other side 4 to 5?

[olredalert]

----Donnie,,,Both should face forward and down. I should have made that clear. Sorry!

----Also sorry it took me so long to answer, but I just got back from a short trip.....Bill S

[Donnie]

no problem Bill.
so 7 to 8 passenger side and 4 to 5 driver side.

[Donnie]

I took the car for its first drive on the street yesterday. if you plan on driving your car DONT put repop belts on it only went 3 to 4 miles and tossed the fan belt and turned the power steering inside out.
got the front end aligned today now I have a couple bugs to work out.

[SS427]

Whose aftermarket belts do you have on it? I have heard people complain about Quanta belts and I have been using them for over 10 years with no known issues.

[Donnie]

Rick, they were Quanta. if the car never sees any rpm's there fine.
I ran it up testing things out and lost them.
picked up a couple made in the USA napa belts today and no issues.

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Whose aftermarket belts do you have on it? I have heard people complain about Quanta belts and I have been using them for over 10 years with no known issues. </div></div>

Rick,

Most of the cars that you and I restore - are mostly Trailer Queens....you won't find many weekend drag cars or PSMCDR guys using Quanta Belts.
It's a great factory correct product....just not good for over 6000 rpm.

Dan

[NoYenko]

I tried the Quanta belts on my Chevelle &amp; Camaro and had the same twisting problem at high RPM. So worried it would damage the curved neck radiator I switched to Napa belts also.
George

[L78racer]

had the same problem with Quanta belts. they refunded my money promptly.

[Donnie]

the car is basically finished. here's a little video.
I'm still getting familiar with the car and did not expect it to brake loose like it did, so it caught me off guard and I just played with it.



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[NoYenko]

Looks, sounds and runs just like it did 46 years ago, you got to be proud to own that sweet car. George

[mockingbird812]

Very nice Donnie. Looks and sounds like a million bucks!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Postsedan]

Ofcourse she caught you off guard.....this is no '70 Chevelle <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

GREAT VIDEO.

Dan

[Rixls6]

Looks and sounds fantastic Donnie!
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[m22mike]

Nice Donnie.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

The car is stunning Donnie.

Runs pretty good too. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[jasonL78]

Sounds and looks good for sure. I had an old time mechanic take one of my cars for a ride. He came back and said son you need what I used to call a California tune up. I was like really what is that. He said that's what we called it when the gas pedal was hard to push down.... and what did he do? He put a lighter return spring on the carburetor. I was like really how many people did you charge for that. He just laughed....

Nice car

[scuncio]

Nice work!

[SS427]

Looks, sounds and runs great Donnie. You should be proud regardless of what Dan says........ <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

Great job, Donnie.....sounds fantastic!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Sounds crisp!!

Ryan

[kwhizz]

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[Donnie]

Thanks guys. she's loaded up and going back to Ohio for a few days.

[Xplantdad]

Donnie-Don't know how I missed this...Looks and sounds great!

[JpMotorsports]

Awesome car Donnie!!! It turned out amazing have fun at the NOCC

[Postsedan]

I just watched that video again......Love it <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

I WISH I WAS THERE WITH YOU......PRICELESS <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif

Dan

[Donnie]

bring this old thread back up.
the car has not been out of the garage or uncovered sense Oct. 2016 until today. took her for a drive man those polyglas tires were flat spotted. think I'm going to get some reproduction radials.

[scuncio]

Looks great, Donnie. I'll buy those tires if you end up swapping over radials.