Donnie`s new 1969 Dover White L78 Chevelle

[Postsedan]

Donnie Cornelis (Donnie) newly purchased 1969 Dover White L78 Chevelle.

auto trans
gauges
bucket seats
console
vinyl top
posi 3:55
power steering

Sold new at Bobb Chevrolet in Columbus, Ohio.
Donnie is going to give her a complete show car restoration http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Donnie....Good Luck. Have her ready for Chevel-Abration 2011!

Pics.

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Dan.

[Bill Rose]

Donnie done good... I saw these pics last week when the car arrived at it's new home. It looks like a good solid start, and a cool resto project. If it comes out half as nice as his 70 Chevelle, it will be a head turner.

[69 Post Sedan]

Looks like a great car that's very solid.

Congrats Donnie! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Don_Lightfoot]

Way to go Donnie http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

Congrats Donnie! It's going to be stunning when you're done...it looks great already http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Awesome Car!! Good base to start with for the resto. Looks like it should be fairly easy, solid car.. I love white and to boot an L78 Car... Does not get any better than that!!

Congrads Donnie.....

Rich

[ORIGLS6]

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Cool (literally). Looks like a great car, and neat color combo (haven't seen very many of those....ever).

Wayne Scraba

[BARNFOUND YENKO]

Thats a beauty! Good luck!

[mockingbird812]

Very nice Donnie. Congrats! I think the '69 'velles look great in D White. Keep us posted on your progress (with LOTS O' pix!!) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[CC Rider]

Nice find! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[SS427]

Way to go Donnie! I am sure it will be every bit as nice as your 70 when completed as you are as anal as I am and maybe even a little more. Looks great with the black top and stripe. Keep us abreast of the restoration. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[69L78Post]

That Car looks really good- Is that the same one that was for sale on Racing Junk? ( I think that was the site) A solid car and some expensive parts with it!

Barry

[enio45]

Donnie, nice looking car in the white!!

[Donnie]

Thanks everyone.
I really want a 4-speed car, but I couldnt pass this one up.

Barry, dont know if it was on racing junk.

sent the carb out to Mr. Jackson today.

[rockn69]

What a great car to start with...4spd or not!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[redmanf1]

Nice find, looks good.

[Postsedan]

Look at what Donnie just purchased..... Nice score! NOS Door Skins.

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Dan.

[firstgenaddict]

VERY Nice!... Solid body plus Solid Lifters = http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Postsedan]

A few more Pics....

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Dan.

[GTO_DON]

Im sure you are going to make that car 1st class but I gotta say Looking from the pics that are posted I dont think I would have touched that car!! Am I missing something?? It looks like it was a beauty already.

[Donnie]

Don,
the pics are deceiving

[SS427]

Damn! I need another 69! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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I'm sorry; that's just too easy. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Alss]

[ QUOTE ]
Damn! I need another 69! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

what he said http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif donnie http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[L72COPO]

Don't we all.

[70-SS/RS-L78]

[ QUOTE ]
Don,
the pics are deceiving

[/ QUOTE ]
Wow they must be. I was just thinking the same thing as Don,
Don’t you wish all restorations started out as solid as this car. Beautiful car and color combo….

[Donnie]

its been painted 3 or 4 times over the years, and the lacquer paint on it is cracking everywhere.

[Postsedan]

More pics of Donnie`s resto...

Great looking rust free floors.

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Eric from "Vintage Musclecar Parts" does his magic once again.

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Cluster.

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Dan.

[69z2x4]

Vary nice start!

[Postsedan]

Another nice surprise, Donnie found that the car still retains its original 2 piece rotors and original ball joints!


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Dan.

[Don_Lightfoot]

Dan or Donnie - any chance you can read and tell me what is written under the "JK" on the cluster decal?

[Postsedan]

Don,

it reads..... Label #6492533

Dan.

[Don_Lightfoot]

Thanks Dan

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
Dan or Donnie - any chance you can read and tell me what is written under the "JK" on the cluster decal?

[/ QUOTE ]

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[Bill Rose]

My 69 ElCamino also had the 2 piece rotors. I had a good friend, who could be trusted, cut the rotors. There may be very little metal to work with, so be sure whoever cuts them, understands that.

[Postsedan]

Donnie,

Recieved a rather nice delivery from Albert this past weekend http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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Dan.

[69 Post Sedan]

Nice! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[wheelhop]

Did albert send him the tractor too?

[Donnie]

Nope, the Deere was already here.

dont know if ill need all the sheet metal im collecting, but its here if I do. (definitely needs passenger door skin and quarter panel)
will know for sure after its media blasted.

[markjohnson]

Dan (or anybody else), is it easy to use those hardtop quarter panels on a post sedan car or do they require minor modifications?

[Postsedan]

Mark,

No modifications required http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Dan.

[L72Chevelle]

Great car, looking foward to seeing this restoration!

[firstgenaddict]

Nice Nice L78...

[Donnie]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another nice surprise, Donnie found that the car still retains its original 2 piece rotors and original ball joints!


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Dan. </div></div>

<span style="font-weight: bold">if you look real good it still has the caps on the bleeders too.</span>

[rmchevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nope, the Deere was already here.

dont know if ill need all the sheet metal im collecting, but its here if I do. (definitely needs passenger door skin and quarter panel)
will know for sure after its media blasted.</div></div>Any pics of why you think it may need these new panels?

[L72Chevelle]

Any updates Donnie?

[Donnie]

Phil,
thats weird that you ask for updates. I just did a search for this post and sent it to a body guy that I know in Indy, where the car might be headed soon.
I have collected more parts sent the trim out to be polished.
also just sent the alternator and distributor for rebuild.
and a G.M. smog system is also being rebuilt for it.

[Postsedan]

An Update.....

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Dan

[JpMotorsports]

Gotta love a Dover White 69!

[firstgenaddict]

Awesome with a black roof... My 69 SS 396 4 spd Chevelle was Dover/black when I bought it, but it wasn't too long, before she was back in her original Garnet with the Black hat.

Nice car!

[Donnie]

update,
the car is in the process of getting its sheet metal parts replaced.
found some alum. pop riveted has patches around the wheelhouse in the quarters.
I'll send pics to Dan as I get them and hopefully he can post them.

[Xplantdad]

Cool Donnie-Can't wait to follow the progress!

[Postsedan]

Here you go....Progress Pics.

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Dan

[JpMotorsports]

WOW! This is gonna be a super nice car when it done!

[Postsedan]

More progress.....

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Dan

[Nova Jed]

You are so lucky to be working on a car with such great orginal sheetmetal. I am envious! I know that most of the Chevelle repro sheetmetal fits like a glove. Ofcourse that is if you are not using NOS. Looks like a real nice project Dan!

[Postsedan]

Nova Jed,

This is Donnie`s project. Yes, when finished it will be a Beaut!

Dan

[Donnie]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rmchevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nope, the Deere was already here.

dont know if ill need all the sheet metal im collecting, but its here if I do. (definitely needs passenger door skin and quarter panel)
will know for sure after its media blasted.</div></div>Any pics of why you think it may need these new panels? </div></div>

dont know if you can see from the pics, but all the new panels have been needed plus a couple more that I had to pick up.
the guy who owned the car from 1973 to 2005 did a real good job at hiding stuff.

[Postsedan]

More progress pics.....

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Dan

[Donnie]

there has been more progress made, but nothing worth posting pictures of yet.

[Alss]

slacker! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[JpMotorsports]

any updates?

[Donnie]

at this point I still have no updates.
I was suppose to have the car back from sheet metal work sometime in June.
body guy had things come up and I understand that no problem.
so I figure sometime in Augest.
but its now getting to the point that getting the car back home, off the frame and media blasted before winter isn't going to happen.
and if it doesn't I wont get the frame done over winter. and the body wont get painted over winter.

[VintageMusclecar]

Donnie;

Bodyguy said my car should be ready to come home by next weekend barring any more unforeseen obstacles. Your car is next in line, and he informed me that he's going to do everything in his power to get it wrapped up a.s.a.p.

FWIW, don't feel too lonesome...my Chevelle was supposed to be completed somewhere around April/May, but with Bodyguy #2 being called out of town three...no, make that <span style="font-style: italic">four</span> times now for extended periods of time (he's out of town again as we speak covering the East Coast storm damage), Bodyguy #1 was left to fend for himself--that on top of having to help Dale's widow get things sorted out, and the next thing you know we're both running ~5 months behind schedule.

Trust me...he's just as frustrated as we, if not moreso.

With any luck my Chevelle will be out of there next weekend, and your Chevelle shouldn't be far behind.

[budnate]

I wouldnt pizz that body guy off...few and far between like that anymore, he cares and can get the job done right...most are the good enough class or dont really know what they are doing....he is doing some Real nice work for you guys.

B.

[VintageMusclecar]

My car will be leaving the shop bright &amp; early Monday morning. I will be helping Bodyguy move Donnie's Chevelle over where my Chevelle has been so he has room to work on it.

Bodyguy has a quickie water pump job to knock out on another car Monday morning, then he's on yours until it's done. Again, his frustration level resulting from all the unforeseen delays rivals both of ours put together, and we'll leave it at that.

I will still be going out there now &amp; then for a few other miscellaneous things, and I'll help as much as I can and try to grab whatever update shots I can when I'm there. Bodyguy can provide some pics too, but I wouldn't push that issue too hard since he's already got so much on his plate to try to get caught up now.

Look for some updates soon, and thanks for being so patient and understanding. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Donnie]

Thanks for the update Eric.
tell him to relax its all good.

[VintageMusclecar]

This spot wasn't vacant for long. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

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Suddenly I have this strange sense of <span style="font-style: italic">déjà vu</span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

More soon!

[Donnie]

the sheet metal has been test fitted hope to have pictures this week.

[JpMotorsports]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the sheet metal has been test fitted hope to have pictures this week. </div></div>

Cant wait to see the pics.

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the sheet metal has been test fitted hope to have pictures this week. </div></div>

It's gettin to be the time of the year here in the midwest when 'cabin-fever' sets in. We're gonna start houndin you for some pix shortly.

C'mon man, we need some entertainment. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

Sorry for the delay, pics were on my to-do list, but I've been busier' `n hell and haven't had a chance to get out to the bodyshop to grab pics for Donnie until today.

Dave has the trunk floor and wheelhouses patched (noted by the black marker in the following pics), the package tray and rear seat panel are done, the wheelhouses are in and the DS quarter is tacked in place at the front for fitting.

Sorry no time for more in-depth details right now.

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more....

[VintageMusclecar]

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[VintageMusclecar]

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Dave said he should be ready to final weld everything pretty soon and he's going to call me so I can come out and grab pics then.

More eventually.

[mockingbird812]

Nice update Eric. Looking good Donnie. You've got to be stoked. Hey Eric, can you take me down to this shop so's I can check out Donnie's 'velle? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[m22mike]

Nice coverage Eric.. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[elonblock]

Great pics! Appreciate the update.

Elon

[VintageMusclecar]

Sam;

Shouldn't be a problem. PM me your # and I'll give you a call in the next day or two. I'm going back out there Saturday, maybe we can get out there then.

Eric

[Xplantdad]

Cool stuff!

[Postsedan]

Donnie,

Looking good, completion date next August yes? The car needs to be in Elmhurst, IL. next August.

Dan

[Donnie]

Eric,
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! for the update.

[VintageMusclecar]

All fitted up and awaiting final OK from Donnie to final weld:

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[VintageMusclecar]

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http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/VMCP777/DC/2011_10290016.jpg

More later once everything's welded up.

[mockingbird812]

Thanks to Eric and Rachel for &quot;adopting&quot; this displaced dude for the afternoon. They took me over to Dave's shop to check out Donnie's '69 velle. It is coming along nicely. Can't wait to see this car done. Thanks guys!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

It was our pleasure Sam, Rachel and I really enjoyed your company yesterday. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

Hopefully the weather will cooperate and Tuesday will pan out.

Eric

[Xplantdad]

Wow...you let Sam near your house? (I guess he's done with probation then... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif )

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif


Actually, that's cool!

[VintageMusclecar]

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http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/VMCP777/DC/2011_11230010.jpg

[VintageMusclecar]

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[scuncio]

Lookin good!! Can you tell us which parts are repops? My 69 will need quarters and a tail panel soon.

[VintageMusclecar]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/VMCP777/DC/2011_11230021.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/VMCP777/DC/2011_11230022.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/VMCP777/DC/2011_11230023.jpg

And that's a wrap.

...........for some reason this seems all too familiar...... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scuncio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lookin good!! Can you tell us which parts are repops? My 69 will need quarters and a tail panel soon. </div></div>

To the best of my knowledge everything is OEM except for the package tray section, but Donnie will have to confirm that.

Eric

[kwhizz]

Look'in &quot;Good&quot;....... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[mockingbird812]

Donnie - lookin' GREAT! Those gaps are looking real nice. You gotta be stoked!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

When are you picking up the Chevelle?

[Nova Jed]

Man o man! That body guy is doing some good work! Looks great! Better than the factory I'm sure!

[Donnie]

the only part thats not G.M. is the package tray.

Sam, it will be picked up Fri., Sat., or Sun. all depends on work.

Thanks for the pics Eric.

[mockingbird812]

Donnie,

Make sure you keep us posted as you continue to bring this bad boy back to life!

[VintageMusclecar]

Glad to help Donnie, just wish I could've gotten out there another time or two for a few more in-process pics.

BTW, PM coming your way.

Eric

[kwhizz]

Eric.....How about more pic's of your Chevelle???????

[VintageMusclecar]

I have a few things I'm working on right now (new set of L60 Polyglas on the back again, trying to decide on some wheels, install new front springs &amp; final alignment, cleaning the underhood mess, possibly getting the headers coated).

Time and $$$ permitting, I hope to have more updates before the end of the year.

[mockingbird812]

It'll be worth the wait fellas. i saw Eric's beauty a few weeks ago and <span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">it is a great looking <span style="color: #000099">Chevelle</span> </span> </span><<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif that will run like a scalded dog! He'll have little trouble boiling the hides of those L60-15s! Can't wait Eric. Let me know if I can help with anything ('cept the carb stuff; I'll leave that to you <span style="font-weight: bold"> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif</span> ).

[Donnie]

went to Dayton and picked up the car today.
its now with my painter for fender fitment before we pull it off the frame for media blasting.
hope to have it off the frame in a couple weeks. then I'll bring the frame home and have my winter project. while the painter preps the body for some Dover White paint.

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 20pt">Dover White, L78, Chevelle =<span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-style: italic"> C <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif L</span></span></span></span>

[JpMotorsports]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 20pt">Dover White, L78, Chevelle =<span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-style: italic"> C <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif L</span></span></span></span> </div></div>

x2!!

[Donnie]

I took the front end off today and pulled the body off the frame.
underside is real clean unfortunately the underside pics are blurry.
body mount holes in the frame are real nice. should have the undercoating scraped off in the next few weeks then its off to be media blasted.
I have pics just waiting to get someone to post them for me.

[Postsedan]

Donnie,

I`ll post them for you....just email them to me.

Dan

[Postsedan]

Donnie`s Pics....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/62.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/71.jpg

Dan

[Postsedan]

More,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/72.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/73.jpg

Dan

[mockingbird812]

Good deal Donnie. Keep 'em coming!

[Donnie]

no body pics yet, but I'm sending Dan pics of the
idle stop solenoid bracket I picked up and the restored brake pedal assembly I just finished... more to come will be scraping undercoating this Sunday if anyone wants to help.

[Postsedan]

Here you go....Planters Peanuts, very high in Sodium. You need a much healthier Choice!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/133.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/134.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/138.jpg

Dan

[mockingbird812]

Nice pix Dan.

[69 Post Sedan]

Donnie, Moutain Dew.....Really???? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

Dan, we need to get him some Sun Drop!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif

Kurt

<span style="font-weight: bold">&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; </span>Sun Drop Commercial (http://youtu.be/OEQzJRRIXKs) <span style="font-weight: bold">&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;</span>

[Postsedan]

More pics, No more Planters Peanuts <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/141.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/144.jpg

Dan

[Donnie]

got over half the undercoating scraped off today. will finish it up next Sunday then its off for media and sandblasting.

[mockingbird812]

Tuff work Donnie, but that undercoating preserved yr metal. Looking good! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Lookin good Donnie. She's gonna be a stunner when you're finished.



(BTW, I'm a Coke &amp; Planters fan myself, but I use P'nutbutter jars for parts storage. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif )

[Bill Rose]

Yikes! Been there, done that!! Ya gotta love the ol undercoating. Ya gotta be careful with that crap flying around the shop. I understand a lot of it had asbestos in it. You don't want to use a wire wheel on it.

[Donnie]

Dennis, I'll have to start taking the labels off the jars. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

Bill, no wire wheel here. I burnt up a cheap heat gun yesterday, so I just bought a good one that will last.

[Donnie]

I only have one pic this week. sent it to Dan for posting.
the quality heat gun I bought worked fine. it was my son that gave out on me this week.
undercoating is all off. there's a good chance it will be at the blaster this week.

[Postsedan]

Pic,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/146.jpg

Dan

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-size: 26pt">CLEAN!!</span></span></span>

[Postsedan]

Donnie,

I cannot tell from the last pic, is the body mount speedo cable clip there or missing?

Dan

[Donnie]

its on there Dan.
pain in the a$$ to get the undercoating off around it.

[Micheal]

what did you do to your intake to clean it up?

Thanks,Micheal

[Donnie]

Micheal,
it was put in a wheelabrator for a min.

[Micheal]

Can you enlighten me on this wheelabrator you speak of?

Thaanks,Micheal

[Donnie]

a wheelabrator has steel shot in it.
water pumps are ran thru one before a rebuild. makes the cast iron look fresh and new. if you go back to page 1 my exhaust manifolds were ran thru it.

[Donnie]

got the frame about striped down today. pulled the rear end apart and everything is nice inside only need seals and a crush sleeve.
also found an original front spring tag.

[mockingbird812]

Pix please Donnie!

[Donnie]

Sam, I sent them to Dan he cant post them till tomorrow.

[mockingbird812]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Donnie]

finished striping the frame today. all thats left to do is scrape everything down and pop all the bushings out. then its off to get blasted.
should have pics next Monday of all the body stuff in epoxy.

[Postsedan]

Pics,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/85.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/86.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/91.jpg

Dan

[Donnie]

I've got the tag a little cleaner and it looks to be <span style="font-weight: bold">GW</span> not <span style="font-weight: bold">CW</span>

[x77-69z28]

donnie, where did the tag come from? coilspring? great project!

[Donnie]

tag was on the front coil spring.

[Postsedan]

I assume you <span style="font-weight: bold">ARE</span> reusing all of the original springs.

Dan

[Donnie]

Dan, rears have been replaced at some point. not sure if I want to reuse the fronts car has 89,929 on the odometer.

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dan, rears have been replaced at some point. not sure if I want to reuse the fronts car has 89,929 on the odometer. </div></div>

If that is your direction, be sure to discuss with me your <span style="font-weight: bold">NEW</span> spring selection.....I`ve been there done that <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif Getting the stance just right can be very expensive by going through various springs and companies.

Dan

[Woj]

That correct spring code for the front spring is GW, that matches the part number on the tag. I have the same springs on my 69 Malibu and 69 SS.

If Dan has some good spring codes, definitely check with him before putting new springs on the car. With some homework, it isn't too hard to find the right coils.

Phil Woj

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 14pt">Here is a shot of my original &quot;GV&quot; coded front spring for my '69 300 Deluxe Sport Coupe L78/M22...</span>


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/69%20300%20DX%20L78/Springfront2.jpg

[Postsedan]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/133-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/134-1.jpg

Dan

[Donnie]

only pics I have are of the gas tank straps. factory black paint under the undercoating not galvanized.

getting everything ready for blasting and prepping parts to send for plating.

[mockingbird812]

Thanks for the update Donnie. She is coming along nicely!

[m22mike]

I believe the straps were lacquer dipped like allot of parts, common across the Cheby line.
Hay Rich..need to fix yours'.. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Thanks Mike, I'll get right on it!!

Rich

[m22mike]

Good, I don't want the Chevelle Police on your butt... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[Donnie]

frame and all the miscellaneous parts are painted.
now I can start to reassemble.

[Postsedan]

Pics.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/153.png

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/159.png

Dan

[69 Post Sedan]

Donnie, you have a lot of chairs in that garage.....how do you get anything done or do you have an audience?

Kurt

BTW.....looks good!!!!

[Donnie]

only 8 chairs in there Kurt. never know when people will stop by to drink beer.

[mockingbird812]

Good answer Donnie. Looking real good. Keep the photos coming!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

Great Job!!!

[69 Post Sedan]

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

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/159.png

Dan </div></div>

Donnie, where's the lower bushing for the alternator bracket?

Kurt

[Donnie]

not installed yet!

[Donnie]

nothing to take pictures of yet. got most of the bushings pressed in today. would have got all of them in, but I had to go pick up a load of cherry wood and cut it to size and spilt. never to early to get ready for next winter.

[Postsedan]

Ok, George <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

Dan

[mockingbird812]

We need some more photos Donnie!!!!!!

[Donnie]

I sent Dan some progress pics. hopefully he'll be able to post them.

[mockingbird812]

Git on it Dan. We wanna see some pix of this Chevelle!!!!!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif

[Postsedan]

Progress pics....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/262.png

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/269.png

Dan

[mockingbird812]

Thanks for posting Dan. Donnie she is looking GREAT! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Jay_chevelless]

When do you plan on having it all done and complete?

[Donnie]

should have it finished this time next year.

[kwhizz]

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

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Donnie's update. I'll let him give you the details. Looking good!!!!</span></span>

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/DSCF0908.jpg
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[Donnie]

just picken away at it. getting parts ready for later.

I went thru the brake valve cleaned it up and put it back together. anyone know if theres a seal kit out there for these?
the ones I took out looked OK, but I dont want to get it together and have a leak.

[John Brown]

Member <span style="font-weight: bold">sah62</span>

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/userposts/id/12045

was the one talking about rebuilding all sorts of brake valves. Might try getting in touch.

[Donnie]

Thanks John.
I spoke with him today. he is checking to see if he has anything for that type of valve.

[Postsedan]

Pics...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/431.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/432.png

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/436.png

Dan

[MosportGreen66]

Sexy spindles ...

Looks great Donnie

[Donnie]

anyone know what the torque is on the big bolt at the top of the front backing plate?

[Postsedan]

http://www.1969supersport.com/torqueset.html

Dan

[Donnie]

I've got that manual. would this be what I'm looking for?... <span style="font-weight: bold">brake anchor bolt disc brakes 120 ft lbs
</span>

[Postsedan]

Correct

[mockingbird812]

Looking real nice Donnie!!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Donnie]

got some more things finished on the frame today. rotors are on, e brake cables, most of the various part stickers are on.
brake pads and shoes tomorrow also going to mount wheels and tires. should have it on the ground then its motor and tranny time.

[Postsedan]

Lets see the Pics <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

Dan

[Donnie]

should have pics to send you tomorrow Dan.

[Postsedan]

Pics.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/446.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/447.png

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Dan

[mockingbird812]

Stunning Donnie, really nice!!!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

BTW, nice choice of wheels! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Postsedan]

Get them parts of your `70 Chevelle, oh wait....its a `70....you can leave them on <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

Looks nice! Just do not put a repop Cowl Plenum on this real L78 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

Are you sure about the length of your Wheel valve stems....I cannot tell from these pictures. Just make sure they are not too long....that`s if your concerned with period correct length of valve stems on these wheels.

Dan

[L72Chevelle]

Looks great Donnie! I also love the tire &amp; wheel choice.

[Donnie]

Thanks for the compliments.

this car will also have its original SS wheels with some Goodyear shoes. depending on what show I may go too.
Dan the cowl plenum will also be a removable item. I'm not going to cut the firewall. the valve stems are not period correct there 1-1/4&quot; (what would be correct?)

[Postsedan]

All black valve stem, 3/4 or 1 inch, with the black &quot;dill&quot; cap.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/459.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/460.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/461.jpg

Dan

[CR97WS6]

looking nice!!

[JpMotorsports]

Looks awesome love the wheel and tire combo

[Donnie]

no new pics.
I've been getting ready to start on the motor. I was just about to drop everything off last Monday to the shop that did my 70 350hp motor.
when I started thinking on Sunday. (I know me thinking kinda scary)
so, I put a call into Mr. Jackson to ask a few questions. after our conversation I said. if you were closer I'd have you build it. and Eric said he would love too. so at that point you have someone who wants to build a quality motor (and is meticulous) and I have someone that I'm comfortable with doing my motor work. So my L78 will be his next motor build. going to drop it off next week if everything goes right.

[mockingbird812]

I respectfully request visitation rights for your L78 engine!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Donnie]

Sam, you'll have to discuss that with Eric.
this motor will be Dyno'ed with exhaust manifolds. need to find a set of head pipes to borrow down there that will bolt to manifolds any ideas Sam.

[Xplantdad]

Very cool Donnie!!

[Donnie]

motor is in the rebuild process.

tore down the CX tranny today. anyone have one of these apart that I can compare some items with?
governor has a 15 ink stamped on it.
pump has a powder blue spring in it.

[Postsedan]

Pics.....

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Dan

[Donnie]

Thanks Dan.

anyone have a good way give the tranny case a more correct finish.
its been painted at some point.

[MosportGreen66]

Have it reskinned, Donnie.

I sent the last show car M21 case to MacNeish and he did a beautiful job restoring the natural finish.

Dan

[Donnie]

I'll look into that Dan. sense I havent gotten any other suggestions.

[mockingbird812]

I concur w Macnish's reskinning process.

[Donnie]

My worry is the CX tag getting damaged.

I looked into taking it off. and I dont think it can happen without pulling the head of keeper thru the tag.

[MosportGreen66]

I have no experience with automatics but I'm sure others here do

[Donnie]

No pictures to show. got the tranny case all cleaned up and picked up all the rebuild parts for it.
also ordered the Gardner exhaust for it today.
and the pistons should be here this week. slowly getting there.

[smoke' em II]

Dan, is Eaton still making this fan clutch, or is this a NOS fan clutch?

I have been looking for this exact style of fan clutch for some time now. Thank you

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[mockingbird812]

Repros are a close match and originals can be rebuilt/restored (not cheap tho). Can't remember the repro dealers, but several sell them. Donnie's looks to be a restored original.

[SS427]

Here is who Donnie used to rebuild his original.

www.kirkconnellcorvettes.com (http://www.kirkconnellcorvettes.com)

[mockingbird812]

Thanks Rick - I was thinking of another Corvette fella. That is pretty reasonalbe considering the end product...i.e. Donnie's looks great!

[Postsedan]

More pics.....

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Dan

[Donnie]

Body is getting close to paint. floor pans have a coat of epoxy on them one more to go then top coat. fenders, doors, trunk lid and quarters are epoxyed primed and ready to start blocking. underside of hood is finished.

[mockingbird812]

Very nice Donny!

[Xplantdad]

Looks great Donnie!

[scuncio]

Looks fantastic!

[69 Post Sedan]

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[elonblock]

Nice! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif

[kwhizz]

Egg-sa-lant-taa............

[VintageMusclecar]

All of the hard parts for Donnie's engine are in now and (almost) everything's back from the machine shop, and I got started on the engine build today.

Barring any further delays and/or snafu's, I hope to have the engine long blocked tomorrow or Wednesday, and the engine should be built by the end of the week.

I'll post up a build thread in my forum and link it in this thread once I'm a little further along.

[1972convss454]

Donnie car is looking good. I saw it at Daves when I picked my car up. Car was in reall great shape to begin with. Look forwad to seeing the finished product. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

Here is the build thread for Donnie's engine:

Click here (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/505589/Donnie_Cornelis_1969_L78_Engin#Post505589)

[VintageMusclecar]

The dyno results are in.

Click here (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/505589/Donnie_Cornelis_1969_L78_Engin#Post505589)

[BlueSS454]

I thought I would add in a little piece to Donnie's restoration. I stopped at his place on my way back from MCACN to drop off some parts to him. I also brought his drive shaft back with me to drop off to Quanta for restoration. Since we all know how picky Donnie is in regards to his attention to detail <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif, I decided to clean up a part of the drive shaft to reveal the original stripes painted on it and take some measurements.
Cleaning revealed stripes in this pattern... Orange Blue Black. Each one is approximately 1/4&quot; wide and spaced 3/4&quot; between orange and blue, then 1/2&quot; between blue and black. The orange stripe begins 26.5&quot; from the front of the drive shaft (outer edge of the U joint casing) The black stripe is set 27.5&quot; from the back

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I even used correct colored Sharpie markers to illustrate!

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I am going to drop it off at Quanta on my of my journeys to Maryland in the next couple weeks.

[mockingbird812]

That is some nice detail! That prop shaft is in real nice shape. Anyone have Quanta restore one before?

[Donnie]

Thanks Tom!

[SS427]

Quanta does 98% of all of mine. They are not technically assembly line correct as an original is cold rolled steel with a welded seam and welded ends which are blued from the heat but it beats paint! Only virgin shafts or NOS shafts can be saved with plastic media blasting and retain an the original appearance. Below is an example of a Quanta restoration after I reapplied the stripes.

[mockingbird812]

Nice Rick. Thanks for posting.

[737Driver]

Greg Gorniak in Dayton, OH does a beautiful job on driveshafts and even replicates the heat affected zone. He also will replicate the extrusion mark.

[SS427]

Mark,
Would you please PM me his contact information? Thank you.

[737Driver]

Rick

I'll post it right here, I'm sure he won't mind.

You'll be very happy with his work. Certain Corvette high performance applications had their half shafts shot peened and Greg also does that.

Careful though, he's an airline pilot and we know how they are. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

Mark

Greg Gorniak
937-369-5519

[737Driver]

A link to Greg...

http://www.ncrs.org/mvc/SERVICES.HTML

[mockingbird812]

Finish and bluing look good w Dayton fellow, but photos look like he is leaving some pitting in the metal.

[dl7265]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Quanta does 98% of all of mine. They are not technically assembly line correct as an original is cold rolled steel with a welded seam and welded ends which are blued from the heat but it beats paint! Only virgin shafts or NOS shafts can be saved with plastic media blasting and retain an the original appearance. Below is an example of a Quanta restoration after I reapplied the stripes. </div></div>

Only &quot;problem&quot; I have with quanta. Is they send them out. Then they triple charge you shipping. They never told me this when I placed my order. Also, I built a 4&quot; pcv tube( spent about $32) and they stole it and sent it back in a single wall cardboard box. When I asked where my tube went they said oh FedEx, broke it. Didn't file a claim or bother telling me. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif

DL

[Donnie]

motor and tranny are in. working on odds and ends. when I get the exhaust on I'll send some pics to Dan.

[Postsedan]

More pics......

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Dan

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 17pt">Real nice! Like the wheels and the bigger bias ply meats!!!!</span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[1972convss454]

Looking good Donnie. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Postsedan]

More pics....

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Dan

[mockingbird812]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif
Sweet!

[Dave Rifkin]

That chassis is so nice it almost seems a shame to cover it up with the body.

[Donnie]

Thanks Dave.

will be putting engine accessories on next then I'm basically ready for the body.
it is painted needs buffed, trunk spattered and dash painted.

[Xplantdad]

Looks great Donnie!

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Rifkin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That chassis is so nice it almost seems a shame to cover it up with the body. </div></div>

Agreed, but I still wanna see that perfect white body come sliding into place.


<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif Wait, .... that didn't come out right. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/blush.gif

[kwhizz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Rifkin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That chassis is so nice it almost seems a shame to cover it up with the body. </div></div>



x 10000000000000

[Postsedan]

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Dan

[69 Post Sedan]

Looks fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!

[napa68]

<span style="font-size: 26pt"> SPECTACULAR!</span> <span style="font-weight: bold"> </span>

[elonblock]

It looks great!

[njsteve]

It would be a shame to put the body back on it. Too pretty to cover up!

[1970ChevelleSS]

Wow. That is amazing work.

[njsteve]

Maybe someone makes a clear plastic 1:1 scale Chevelle body you can put on it. Like one of those old GM Display cars. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[scuncio]

Really looks great.

[Donnie]

Thanks Guys! I just sent Dan pics of the latest progress.
all I'm lacking to complete the motor is a choke coil, the correct PVC valve and the oil wire clip.

[Postsedan]

More pics....

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Dan

[WILMASBOYL78]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Guys! I just sent Dan pics of the latest progress.
all I'm lacking to complete the motor is a choke coil, the correct PVC valve and the oil wire clip. </div></div>

Donnie...do you have the kickdown switch..?? if not, I think there are a couple in my stash.

wilma