1969 SS 396/350 Chevelle

[Damien]

Hi guys. I thought I might throw up my latest addition.
Its a real 396/350 SS that I bought out of CT. The car was restored by Nick Lewis out of GA around 2005/6. It comes with the POP, dealer invoice and a buildsheet. It is the original cortez silver, black vinyl top, black bucket interior combo as per the trim tag, and is a M21 and 3.55 posi car. After talking to Nick about the car prior to purchase, he believes it has the original motor in it that has had a larger cam and some other parts and pieces that he likes, installed. It is currently sitting in Jersey ready to be shipped back to Australia.
I have had a few cars in the past but have been looking for a real, documented SS 69 for a little while now and I'm sure I will be very happy with it once I get it back to Australia.

Thanks, Damien.

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[Ryan1969Chevelle]

It must cost a fortune to ship a car to Australia.

Any pics?

Ryan

[Damien]

Sorry Ryan, took me a few minutes to work out I needed the pics in photobucket! Sorted now.
Yes it can be expensive. I usually ship out of Ca, which is certainly cheaper than NJ. Depending on whether you do it yourself or pay someone it can cost you anywhere from the low 2k's to an all in service from some over here that do it regularly that can run you up to 3.5k. This is plus 10% tax on the cost of the car.

[Xplantdad]

Nice looking Chevelle!

[Postsedan]

Damien,

I know the car and I know Nick Lewis..... Nick has a knack of restoring nice Chevelles. I'm sure you'll be happy with it.

Enjoy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Great car MATE <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Ryan

[Damien]

Thanks guys, appreciate the kind words.
Dan, that is reassuring that you know Nick and also the car. I have seen your restorations both on here and TC and they are works of art.

[6pakdave]

Hi Damien.
Nice Chevelle!... check you PM mate

cheers Dave

[CC Rider]

Silver '69! Nice! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 17pt">Congrats Damien, she looks sharp!</span>

[Craig_Maiorana]

Is there specialized shipping companies in nj that ship to Aus.? I'm from there and dont recall any of our cars going to Aus. I know out here in Cali there are companies like California shipping. Just curious ... Thats one sexy chevelle ... congrats and good luck with her

[Ngtflyr]

I dropped off a 69 RS/SS Camaro at the terminal in Long Beach this summer. The warehouse was packed with muscle cars, boats, motorcycles etc, all on their way out of the US, it was huge and it was completely filled. There were overflow cars outside, nice cars at that.

[Damien]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 6pakdave</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi Damien.
Nice Chevelle!... check you PM mate

cheers Dave </div></div>

Thanks mate.
Sent you a PM.

[Damien]

Well after what seems an eternity, I am less than 2 weeks away from receiving my Chevelle!
It sat in Jersey for 9 weeks before leaving. Can't wait to finally get it. (And take those 15&quot; wheels off!)

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[Postsedan]

Damien,

You`ll be cruising her very soon <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

My sYc friends, I am in search for a set of original SS Wheels for this Chevelle. This 1969 SS396 is a late built Chevelle....built on 08B.....I need a complete original set of YA dated SS Wheels.

I will be attending the NOCC (in Ohio) on August 2nd and 3rd. Anyone has a set for me, we can meet there.

Thank you,
Dan

[Damien]

Thanks Dan.
Looking forward to those redlines as well! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[Damien]

Well bad news. Found out today that the ship got delayed in China and will be 3 weeks late!
should arrive August 5 now, as long as it doesn't sink somewhere inbetween. Don't think I'll be shipping out of NY again. Give me Long Beach any day!

[Postsedan]

Well, at least you`ll be 3 weeks closer to summer <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Damien]

Well after 4 1/2 months, it finally arrived!

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It's been a long haul, but one that has been worthwhile. I am very happy with the quality of the restoration and it is the nicest car that I have imported yet. Like always there are a couple of things I will be doing, and that has already began by swapping out the 15&quot; wheels and tires (which I managed to sell in an hour of advertising, rather be lucky than good as they say!), for my 14&quot; set, the battery is shot which is to be expected, and a couple of other minor things. So a busy few weeks coming with a thorough clean up from the trip and some registration in preparation for our spring and summer. Some better pics to come.
Hey Dan, the interior cleaned up real nice and we are very happy with it and it turns out the 15&quot; wheels had deep caps on them so needless to say I swapped them out onto the 14's. I'd say they are repros, but a nice surprise all the same. Now I have 2 sets!

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[Xplantdad]

Wow...nice Chevelle!!!

[Damien]

Thanks Bruce.
Well, spent a couple of hours giving it a good wash inside and out, then out for it's maiden Oz voyage.
Drives real nice, could do with some stiffer shocks in the rear though. Will go in for a rear spring change shortly to lower the rear some, so I will change the shocks at the same time. Next week it will have a roadworthy certificate done, then off for registration and we can hit the road.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Great news.

Must be tough waiting for a car like this in transit.

Best wishes for the maiden voyage.

Ryan

[Postsedan]

Damien,

Two sets of center caps just means....soon you`ll have another car arriving....this time shipping from the West <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

The Chevelle is Beautiful.....all your Mates will be impressed <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Good idea in lowering the rear. Take some good pictures of the car.....and with you next to the car.

I am content that your are happy with your new '69 Chevelle.

Dan

[Damien]

Thanks Ryan, all went well. As I said earlier it is really soft in the rear suspension so that will need some attention, and a bit of a tune. The guy I bought it off used to run a bit of an av gas mixture, for what ever reason, so it needs a little timing adjustment and a couple of small things.

Here ya go, Dan. The cat that ate the canary!

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Now has a standard steering wheel, as per the buildsheet. Just waiting for a new '69 centre badge.

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[Damien]

Ok, after a bit of suspension investigation, it turns out my car has no hop bars fitted. I have absolutely no experience with these, I understand what they do, but have a couple of questions if anyone can answer;
Is there any effect on ride height?
Perhaps this is why the rear suspension is so soft?
Can I just remove these, replace the bushes and re connect the top trailing arms?
Should I leave them in, lower the rear and stiffen up the suspension? (I must say I would rather lose them and take it back to stock!)
Any info on this would be appreciated.
Thanks.

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[Ryan1969Chevelle]

As far as I know......

They don't affect ride height.

They are a bolt on so they should easliy go away after replacing upper bushings.

I hope they aren't the style that requires holes drilled in the rear end case?

There is my 2 cents.

Ryan

PS: Great pictures.

[Postsedan]

Damien,

Great pictures.....Thanks.

The bet the lower ears of your rear end are indeed drilled.....I have a set of these on one of my Chevelles.

They do raise the car a bit....If you do want that Chevelle stock height.....I would remove them.

What is your son`s name?

Dan

[Damien]

Thanks for the help, guys.
Dan, my son's name is Joel.
If the rear end has been drilled out, I would say I could have a poly bush machined up to return the arms to the stock location?

[Postsedan]

Damien,

They are drilled at the webbing of the rear end, no machining required. You can easily weld up the holes, no worries Mate <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Joel is a Cool Dude! Thanks for the pictures.

Dan

[Damien]

Dan, how will these bars affect handling as far as cornering. They dont look like they would be great for lateral movement?

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Damien</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dan, how will these bars affect handling as far as cornering. They dont look like they would be great for lateral movement? </div></div>

They were never intended to help in lateral movement.....it your looking for something a more aggressive suspension. I highly recommend Detroit Speed.

http://www.detroitspeed.com/1964-1972-A-Body-products/1964-1972-a-body-rear-suspension-pg-1.html

Dan

[Damien]

The car goes to the suspension shop tomorrow and they will come out. They will machine a bush if the rear end has been drilled out and back to standard we go. Don't have a hoist or I would do it myself.

Sorry Dan, just read your post again that tells me it is drilled thru the webbing not the top trailing arm mount. Makes it easier.

[Postsedan]

Great, good luck....keep us posted <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Damien]

Will do. Thanks again.

[Damien]

Just back from the suspension shop today. Car looks great and in proportion now. I'm pleased to say the no hop bars are gone and we ended up replacing all the shocks, the drivers side rear was totally shot which would explain the spongyness in the rear, rear springs to lower the rear about 2&quot; and put in new Moogs upper trailing arm bushes. It now drives the way it should and has that tough, nose slightly in the air, Chevelle stance. I should have in a few weeks, my new redline radials from Diamond Back Classics, thanks Dan, and the look will hopefully be complete.
Got stuck in a little drizzle on the way home so I didn't have a decent photo op as I was too busy trying to get it out of the weather, so will have some better shots to come.

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[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Nice stance.

Can't wait to see her with new treads.

Ryan

[Postsedan]

Damien,

She looks great! Well done <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Woj]

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

She looks great! Well done <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan </div></div>

Ditto that. The car looks fantastic.

Phil Woj

[olredalert]

----I know its a small thing, but Im a sucker for a rear antenna. Just seems so classy!......Bill S

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

My favorite external option on a 69 are bumperettes, rear antenna is a close second.

Ryan

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My favorite external option on a 69 are bumperettes, rear antenna is a close second.

Ryan </div></div>

Ryan,

The Best Rear view of a '69 Chevelle would have Rear Antenna, Bumperettes and Rolled Tips <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif Luggage Rack? Cool, but not for me <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif
Plus a Nickey Decal or By Berger Emblem.

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The Best Front View of a '69 would be Bumperettes, Vigilite Fiber Optic Lamp Monitoring, Head Light Washers .....and then through in Day2 Tow Tabs, Hood Pins, and even a Front Spoiler!

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Dan

[300deluxeL79]

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sweet! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Damien]

Thanks guys <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif
Like most, I dig a lot of the options, not sure about the luggage rack though! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

[Alss]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----I know its a small thing, but Im a sucker for a rear antenna. Just seems so classy!......Bill S </div></div>

X2

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Sexy.

I like a side stripe love vinyl tops and dealer installed passenger side mirror.

Ryan

(no hood pins for me)

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sexy.

I like a side stripe love vinyl tops and dealer installed passenger side mirror.

Ryan

(no hood pins for me) </div></div>

Ryan,

If you look real close, Albert`s Burnished Brown ZL-1 has a Black Side Stripe <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Damien]

Registered today and all good to go. Just need the weather to co operate now!

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[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Good to go, weather permitting.

Ryan

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Damien</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Registered today and all good to go. Just need the weather to co operate now!

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Drop the two 7`s and re-arrange the 4, the 2 and the 7 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif Add a &quot;P&quot; after the H!

Dan

[Damien]

Always thinking Dan! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

[Damien]

Sorted some issues today, hopefully.
It's going to the exhaust shop this week for a pair of new 18&quot; Magnaflows to replace the 14&quot; Violators which make the car sound tinny and way too loud. Hopefully the Magnaflows will give it back the big block sound and reduce the db level a little. I realise that with a 3&quot; exhaust it will still be loud but as I say, at the moment it's too loud and if nothing is done will eventually attract the wrong kind of attention! This will be a short term fix as hopefully after our summer I will replace the whole set up with a standard style system, which is what it had when it was restored originally. I have also bumped the timing back a little and that seems to have calmed it down a bit as the guy who I bought it off said he used to run an av gas mix for whatever reason, and had a bit of extra timing in it.I am just running premium fuel and will hopefully make it a little better to drive, although it will still need a tune by someone a little smarter than me, to get it just right.

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[Ryan1969Chevelle]

If possible send a before and after video.

Must be a bit much with the current set up.

Ryan

[Damien]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0ow7NS7HNI

Ryan here is a video posted by the previous owner on you tube. Doesn't really capture how loud the car is. Whilst I'm not adverse to loud cars, I've raced blown alcohol altereds at various stages over the last 15 years or so and run in the 6's and over 200, I'm not really into this for the &quot;street machine&quot;or &quot;street racer&quot; aspect. Prefer the muscle car side of things.
Will try and do something for the after video.

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[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Nice video.

First time I have seen a track suit in a while.

Ryan

[Damien]

Replaced the mufflers today and the difference is night and day. Very happy.

[Postsedan]

I cannot recognize that other Chevelle in your drive way.....perhaps it is a '70.....but those wide stripes make it difficult to tell <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

Dan

[Damien]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

[Damien]

To be continued......... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[Postsedan]

I can't wait....one of Your Best Decisions <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

Dan

[Xplantdad]

Hmmmm.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[Damien]

Dan, you are correct although it took probably my worst car related decision to make my best!

Yesterday I was able to do a deal with the guy I sold this '69 to and bought the car back, almost 2 1/2 years on. I have had 4 or 5 cars in the meantime but have come to the conclusion that a '69 Chevelle is the car for me. I was fortunate that the guy I sold it to has become a friend and is a straight up, honest, real car guy. It was not for sale but I made him a fair offer for what is a nice, documented car and since he has 2 other cars in his stable and a one is a 75% finished project, he accepted. I will be picking it up this weekend and cannot wait!

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Damien</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dan, you are correct although it took probably my worst car related decision to make my best!

Yesterday I was able to do a deal with the guy I sold this '69 to and bought the car back, almost 2 1/2 years on. I have had 4 or 5 cars in the meantime but have come to the conclusion that a '69 Chevelle is the car for me. <span style="color: #FF6600"><span style="font-weight: bold">I was fortunate that the guy I sold it to has become a friend and is a straight up, honest, real car gu</span>y. </span>It was not for sale but I made him a fair offer for what is a nice, documented car and since he has 2 other cars in his stable and a one is a 75% finished project, he accepted. I will be picking it up this weekend and cannot wait! </div></div>

Just as I think of You <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Damien]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Damien</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dan, you are correct although it took probably my worst car related decision to make my best!

Yesterday I was able to do a deal with the guy I sold this '69 to and bought the car back, almost 2 1/2 years on. I have had 4 or 5 cars in the meantime but have come to the conclusion that a '69 Chevelle is the car for me. <span style="color: #FF6600"><span style="font-weight: bold">I was fortunate that the guy I sold it to has become a friend and is a straight up, honest, real car gu</span>y. </span>It was not for sale but I made him a fair offer for what is a nice, documented car and since he has 2 other cars in his stable and a one is a 75% finished project, he accepted. I will be picking it up this weekend and cannot wait! </div></div>

Just as I think of You <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan </div></div>

I appreciate that Dan and don't worry I will be using that friendship to come calling on your wealth of knowledge to further refine this '69 SS 396 Chevelle. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Damien</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Damien</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dan, you are correct although it took probably my worst car related decision to make my best!

Yesterday I was able to do a deal with the guy I sold this '69 to and bought the car back, almost 2 1/2 years on. I have had 4 or 5 cars in the meantime but have come to the conclusion that a '69 Chevelle is the car for me. <span style="color: #FF6600"><span style="font-weight: bold">I was fortunate that the guy I sold it to has become a friend and is a straight up, honest, real car gu</span>y. </span>It was not for sale but I made him a fair offer for what is a nice, documented car and since he has 2 other cars in his stable and a one is a 75% finished project, he accepted. I will be picking it up this weekend and cannot wait! </div></div>

Just as I think of You <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan </div></div>

I appreciate that Dan and don't worry I will be using that friendship to come calling on your wealth of knowledge to further refine this '69 SS 396 Chevelle. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

</div></div>

I would be upset if YOU DID NOT ASK FOR MY HELP.....I am looking forward to it <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Xplantdad]

Congrats...again, Damien!

[Damien]

Thanks guys. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif
I will post a couple of pics when I pick it up over the weekend.

[Postsedan]

You're going to have a FUN SUMMER <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Damien]

Yesterday was the day for pick up and it was there ready and waiting........

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All went well until I got home and I was greeted with this within 20 minutes!

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So a quick change of wheels and tires then out to take a couple of quick pics.

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It drives much better than I remembered due to the ceramic clutch being swapped out and also the addition of a hydraulic roller camshaft replacing the previously too large for the combo hydraulic camshaft. A couple of things in the wind for me are lowering the front some to have it sit right and the removal of the side stripes as this car did not come with stripes from the factory. It also came with what look to be vintage TT D wheels, although I couldn't find any markings on the rear to confirm this, with the Diamond Back redlines I sold with the car. The redlines will be swapped out and put on SS style wheels to go back on the car. It also needs a really good clean and detail inside and out, but this week the concentration is on getting the car registered so we can start to use it again.
Summer is upon us!

[Postsedan]

Damien,

I am so happy that you got her back.....she looks great.....and will only get better in your great hands.

I have another great car that was recently reunited with previous owner. I will share this on a separate thread.

CONGRATS Damien......on getting her back <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[John]

.... Wow ... Nice Chevelle

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[Damien]

Thank you guys. Dan, I look forward to the other thread. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Postsedan]

Damien,

How does she look under the hood, any changes?

Dan

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Damien</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thank you guys. Dan, I look forward to the other thread. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif </div></div>

I will post it up - tonight.

Dan

[Damien]

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

How does she look under the hood, any changes?

Dan </div></div>

Dan, it doesn't look like anything external has changed under the hood. It needs a really good detail and a few minor things corrected that were like it when I bought it. The engine internally was upgraded a little with camshaft, lifters, springs and timing chain.

[Damien]

Gave it a thorough clean today, top to bottom, inside and out. Took most of the day to get it to an acceptable standard. Also fitted the redlines onto the SS wheels. These wheels are actually AO stampings. Would have preferred them to be YA but they will do for now. Fitted a new trunk mat, proper spare wheel and jack components, R59 battery and cross mesh air filter. Still a lot of things to be corrected but I will get there over time. We will do registration tomorrow and hopefully have the front end lowered a little this week and we are good to go.

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[Mr70]

Looks nice,but take that red CAUTION tag off the + battery post.
That's something the new world mfrs. have to send with the reproduction battery,&amp; not vintage to your car.
Remove those cowl grilles,change those headers,spark plug wires &amp; P/S belt too.

[Damien]

Some more progress this week. Registration is done and had the front dropped a little today.
Ready for the sunshine!

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[Postsedan]

GREAT PROGRESS Damien <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

I am so glad you are enjoying her once again <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

Dan

[Damien]

Thanks Dan. Looking forward to getting out now that summer is here. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Damien]

Fixed the pic.

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[mockingbird812]

Dang - nice shot. Boy, those '69 'velles strike a swell silhouette! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[Damien]

They sure do Sam! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Damien]

After going thru the NCRS info process and confirming that my paperwork is bogus, as seen in the link below, I managed to score a Roy Davis trunk emblem from ebay that PeteLeathersac put me onto. Many thanks Pete! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/638364/ncrs-query#Post638364

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[Postsedan]

Well done <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Pete - Gets It <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Pete is the best!!!

Well done!!!

Ryan

[Damien]

Had a few days off over Easter and it was great timing as my restored booster, master and prop valve turned up. So I used some time to removed the repo junk and install the real stuff. Replaced the hard brake lines as well while I had the opportunity.

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Thanks to Steve Gregori from Brake Boosters for the upside down stamp booster and prop valve. He does awesome work. Also to Scott Seebold for the master, very nice piece. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

Sweet! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Postsedan]

Damien,

Looks great.....so sorry I forgot to get back to you on your email <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif
I assume you figured it out <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Next you can get yourself a cowl seal with the proper metal clips....this way you can eliminate those round plastic plugs and those cowl screen covers <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

Dan

[Damien]

Thanks guys.
Dan, yeah all sorted. Had the wrong length ps belt and it was a PITA but got it worked out and put the correct length belt on.
I ordered a 69 assembly manual too! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif
I've got the seal and the clips. Next on the list. What, you don't like the cowl screens? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

[Postsedan]

Well done <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[m22mike]

Nice job, glad you put a real booster on your car... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Damien]

Thanks Mike. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Damien]

Well, it's been a miserable winter here and haven't had the Chevelle out for months before today.
We took in a show I have been to many times before in country Victoria at a town called Euroa. It is an almost 190 mile round trip for us and the Chevelle, true to form, ran like a top! A great, sunny spring day out with a lunch stop at a country pub on the way home! Great way to stretch it's legs given we leave for your great country and MCACN in under 4 weeks.

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[Damien]

Bias plys back on and out for a cruise in the sunshine.

[ZLP955]

Very nice Damien!

[Postsedan]

Well done, Love it :D

Dan

[RogerD]

Lookin' good :D

[mockingbird812]

Sharp Damien!

[tunes]

Your Chevelle looks great! My brother-in-law bought a new one late in 1968. It was the same color combo with the rear antenna and stripe. I always liked that car.

[Damien]

Appreciate the kind words gents.:biggthumpup:

[Xplantdad]

Having fun in the summer!!:biggthumpup:

[Damien]

Right you are Bruce! Although we don't get the extremes of weather that you guys tend to have, the good weather is almost behind us for another year.

[Damien]

Had a bit of time this week for some overdue maintenance so I finally changed out the 90/10 front shocks for some gas units. Who knows why you would want these shocks on the street, but they're gone now, never to return, to this car at least. Spirals are coming in the future at some point.

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Changed out the cowl seal, tried to change out the horn contact but was sent the wrong one. Awesome. Should take delivery of some upper and lower ball joints and front control arm bushes tomorrow so hopefully they will be done by weeks end. Need to also sort out the back up lights as they have decided to stay on permanently. Hard to have a bad day working on your hot rod. Beats working for a living!

[markinnaples]

Nice looking Chevelle, congrats.

[Damien]

Thanks Mark.:biggthumpup:

[Damien]

I received some parts over the weekend. A big thank you to Dan Vasic for the supplying both the horns and horn relay. All correct GM units for my Chevelle. :biggthumpup:
Also thanks to the restorers of the parts, including Gary from The Horn Works. Fantastic work.

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[Postsedan]

My pleasure Damien....glad to help.

Dan

[Damien]

Summer is a comin'! :headbang::biggthumpup:

[Postsedan]

Great picture.....your Summer will be Fun, enjoy :D

Dan

[mockingbird812]

Nice, have a GREAT summer Damien!

[Damien]

Thanks guys.
She's a little dusty under that cover!:blush:

[Damien]

Hasn't been a lot happening lately, but I have been watching you guys showing off your Cragars and have decided to get in on it!
I managed to find these two 15x7's locally, dated '87 and never been mounted, reasonably priced, $300 for the pair (just over $200 in your money currently). They need a good clean and polish but should come up ok. Currently looking for a pair of 15x4's for the front which could take some time.

[mockingbird812]

Now your talking Damien. Nice birthday present to yourself!!!!! Good hunting! :burnout:

[Damien]

Thanks Sam.
I drew on your awesome '69 for inspiration!

[Postsedan]

Nice :)

Dan

[chevyandpontiac]

Cragars make everything better!

[Damien]

Nice summer's day down here. Good day for a wash and some fresh gas.

[Postsedan]

Damien,

Glad you are enjoying her :)
Don’t forget.....more ice cream too :)

Dan

[Mr. Chevy]

Damien, what type and octane fuel do you have "down under" to run in your 69??

Rich

[Damien]

Rich,


The fuel down here is weak to say the least. There was one supplier that you could get 100 octane from out of the pump but that has since gone. I use 98 octane with an octane booster that give me up to another 2.5 points. Works well.

[Mr. Chevy]

Thanks Damien, your car looks great!!

Happy motoring...

Rich

[Damien]

Much appreciated Rich, thank you.

[Damien]

Out and about in the sunshine again today.
Took in the annual Victorian Hot Rod show at the iconic Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne.

[Postsedan]

Victorian Hot Rod Show under the Beautiful blue sky.....the perfect day :)

Thanks for sharing.

Dan

[mockingbird812]

Very nice Damien! Yeah, I'm jealous - your weather looks gLoRiUs!!!

[Damien]

Finally got around to swapping out the front springs.
The previous pair were too low and spongy.

[wheelhop]

Looks good "down under" !

[SS427]

Damn that's nice!

[Postsedan]

As I have said many times.....Damien is the perfect example of great car guys enjoying the Hobby to the fullest while making their cars better each season :)

Well done Damien.

Dan

[ZLP955]

Car looks great and the weather looks good for a cruise Damien. Been enjoying some fantastic unseasonably warm days here, but the overnight inland frosts are forecast to begin this weekend.....
Hope you had a great ANZAC day!

[Damien]

Thanks for the kind words gents!

We've been saying for weeks down here Tim that the good weather must almost be over! I think your right though, the end is nigh!

[Damien]

Received a package from Rick Jackson yesterday.
Fantastic as always!

[ZLP955]

Eric does fantastic work!

[John]

…

…. Nice work !

[Damien]

Some progress today.
Carb on, new lines and filter in. Up and running. Has a couple of fuel leaks, nothing major. I need a few bits and pieces now, things that I cannot get here so hopefully in a couple of weeks we will be ready for summer.

[ZLP955]

Looks good!

[Damien]

Cheers Tim.:biggthumpup:

[Damien]

First time out yesterday with the new carb. Ran like a top!

[wheelhop]

How is your gasoline / petrol down under? Better than the junk we have in the States?
How much is it per liter / gallon?

[Damien]

The fuel here for the most part is rubbish. Being a bit player in a lot of things on the world stage, I think we get the dregs as far as fuel is considered. I run 98 octane premium but still need to run an octane booster as well. Premium fuel runs anywhere from $1.50- $185 plus a litre, adding in $14- $18 for a bottle of booster for every tank, it's an expensive proposition every time you fill up.

[markinnaples]

Damien, Are there any local small airports you can check to see if they'll sell you aviation fuel? I found a couple here in my town where they will sell you their 101 octane for about $5/gal which is way better than the VP110 gas at $9/gal at a local engine builder shop. Might be worth your while to check it out. Cheers, Mark

[SS427]

Laws are likely different in Australia but in the US it is illegal to pump AV gas directly into a car's fuel tank due to the absence of road tax on the AV gas. All this means is you need to fill up several gas cans armed with a good excuse for why you are doing it. I always used the "its for my off road car" and it worked. Also, AV gas does not have all the some additives that automotive fuel has. Not an issue but just stating the facts.

[Igosplut]

Av gas is mixed to burn at high altitudes, different than VP-etc. Nice thing is it never goes bad.

[markinnaples]

Thanks for saying that Rick. Yes, there is a drag strip at the local airport and they will sell it to you if you put it in your own cans, which is fine with me. Is there an additive(s) that would be good to add to the Av gas that will help my engine when I run it? I've only used VP 110 up to this point, but when I'm done redoing my engine I was hoping to run the less expensive Av gas. Thanks.

[Damien]

Mark, we used to go to the local airport in years gone by and fill up our fuel jugs with Av Gas straight out of the bowser for our race car, but as Rick says, a lot has changed since and I don't think there are any of the smaller airports that will do this anymore unfortunately.

[Igosplut]

Homeland security also affects just where you can go in airports also (in the US) I still get Av gas, but through an employee, not at the airport.

[SS427]

So true. I can remember driving my car onto the tarmac to fill it, then driving on to fill up the gas cans. Neither of those are happening today. You almost have to have someone on the inside to get the fuel unless you are pumping it into an airplane.

[Igosplut]

They used to let us run up and down on the airstrip at the end of the Cape (when it was foggy as it was/is a sight landing). Tank up the cars and go for it. No more now....

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[markinnaples]

There are two local airports here in Naples that supposedly will fill your cans for you. I have a contact at the one that who said he would do it no problem (in cans of course) and the other (as I said above) has a drag strip right on one of the old unused runways and I've heard they will still fill cans. We're a pretty small area / town so maybe things are a little more casual here.

[Damien]

We cruised to regional show and shine this week, enjoying the Australian summer, which has been hit and miss to say the least.

[mockingbird812]

Looking good Damien! I'll betcha its great getting her out. Love CS paint on a '69!! :biggthumpup:

[Damien]

Cheers Sam.

[Damien]

Well I finally got around to upgrading the ignition, somewhat by neccesity as the MSD distributor module took a dump.
I changed to a Pertronix system and couldn't be happier. Easy to install and fired up right away. It seems that they must buy plug wire by the mile though as most of the pre made wire set I bought are way too long. Need to change the plug ends to a straight boot and will shorten them up in the process.

[JRC99]

Well I finally got around to upgrading the ignition, somewhat by neccesity as the MSD distributor module took a dump.
I changed to a Pertronix system and couldn't be happier. Easy to install and fired up right away. It seems that they must buy plug wire by the mile though as most of the pre made wire set I bought are way too long. Need to change the plug ends to a straight boot and will shorten them up in the process.

I've toyed with the idea of their stock look distributors. How does it run when you lay into it?

[Damien]

Haven't had it out yet, only running in the garage but it fired up instantly, which tells me that the MSD system was on it's way out for a bit as it was a struggle to start for a while.
Once I have cleaned up the plug wires and some other wiring it will be out for a test run.
Pleased with the system so far though.

[jl8z28]

I have an original distributor in my 396 350hp Chevelle the carb was rebuilt 4 speed runs great plenty of power

[jl8z28]

Original distributor

[Damien]

Well after a long search locally, I finally managed to turn up a pair of 15x4.5 SS front runners to go with my rears that I've had for 3 or 4 years!
I had planned to buy a pair when in your fine country over Xmas 2019/20 but it didn't work out.
I realise they are flat spoke nothing specials but beggars can't be choosers!
Would love some input for tires if anyone has some suggestions?

[wheelhop]

A nice set of Repro Goodyear bias ply tires would look great!

[Mr. Chevy]

A nice set of Repro Goodyear bias ply tires would look great!



The Hanke Mobile!!! LOL Beautiful Car Jim......

Rich

[Mr. Chevy]

Looks great Damien... You will have to post some pics...

Rich

[Mr. Chevy]

Damien, I would go with the Firestone 670-15 black wall bias ply tires for the front. Coker has them. I have them on some day 2 wheels. I like them. Here is a pic of them. They have the pie crust edges... Very cool look.

Rich

[big gear head]

I got a set of the Firestone tires from Rusty Small. He's a sponsor on this sight. I like the way they look.

[Damien]

Damien, I would go with the Firestone 670-15 black wall bias ply tires for the front. Coker has them. I have them on some day 2 wheels. I like them. Here is a pic of them. They have the pie crust edges... Very cool look.

Rich

Cheers Rich. That's the look that I'm going for.

[Damien]

I got a set of the Firestone tires from Rusty Small. He's a sponsor on this sight. I like the way they look.

Thanks Freddie. I'll check them out.

[69 Post Sedan]

Damien, the 6.70x15 might look a little small on a Chevelle. You might want to go with a 7.10x15 if you do go that route. Here’s my Moroso Drag Special tires that are 7.10.....and they don’t rub anywhere.

Kurt

[big gear head]

Yeah, mine are 7.10. They look a lot better than the Pro Tracs that I had on it before, which were just too short.

[Damien]

Damien, the 6.70x15 might look a little small on a Chevelle. You might want to go with a 7.10x15 if you do go that route. Here’s my Moroso Drag Special tires that are 7.10.....and they don’t rub anywhere.

Kurt

I should have went straight to the master first, Kurt!
What is your current rear wheel and tyre combo bud?

[69 Post Sedan]

I should have went straight to the master first, Kurt!
What is your current rear wheel and tyre combo bud?

The same.....I did purchase some aluminum slots.....just to mix it up a little. Now I’m waiting on the right tire combination.

Kurt :beers:

[DW31S]

Damien, the 6.70x15 might look a little small on a Chevelle. You might want to go with a 7.10x15 if you do go that route. Here’s my Moroso Drag Special tires that are 7.10.....and they don’t rub anywhere.

Kurt

Nice ‘68.....Krate!

[big gear head]

My mistake, here is what I got from Rusty for my Camaro.

[Mr. Chevy]

Damien here is Phil Woj's COPO wearing the 670-15 tires up front. I think they fit the wheel well good.... We took the car to MCACN with this wheel and tire combo for display..

Rich

[Postsedan]

Phil`s COPO is among my all time Favorites (plus she could not be in better hands)....thanks for sharing Rich, what a great picture :)

Dan

[67since67]

Seems like most (but not all!!) of my favorite '69 Chevelles are owned by Phil and Grady!! :beers:

[Damien]

Damien here is Phil Woj's COPO wearing the 670-15 tires up front. I think they fit the wheel well good.... We took the car to MCACN with this wheel and tire combo for display..

Rich

Cheers Rich. They do fit well.
Phil's cars alway look first class!

[NorCam]

I have to agree...Phil's Copo Chevelle does look killer with that wheel and tire combo on it. I saw it at MCACN a couple years ago and it looked sweet.

So what tires did you end up going with on your Chevelle Damien? Any updates?

[Damien]

No updates Graeme unfortunately.
Not much has been happening on the car scene here during covid so I have been keeping myself busy with some vmx dirt bike resto stuff in the meantime.

[NorCam]

Nothing wrong with that. Looks like fun.

Is that an RM250 there? What's the red one..a YZ?

[Crush]

Man I remember those RM’s, had a TS 100 the wimpy brother to the RM! I thought YZ were yellow? Maybe a Honda?
Cool stuff

[Damien]

Nothing wrong with that. Looks like fun.

Is that an RM250 there? What's the red one..a YZ?

1985 Suzuki RM80F and a 1984 Yamaha YZ100L
I have a couple of early Honda ATC 3 wheelers as well.

[Damien]

Hi all.
I haven't been around much lately but I'm pleased to say that the world is moving on after the spicy cough debacle and Spring has sprung Down Under so the Chevelle came out of the garage for the first time in a long time, last weekend!
Hopefully those on here that are in Florida can stay safe!

[Damien]

Hi gang.
I hope everyone is well and enjoying your summer!
I've been lurking but not posting much as there hasn't been a lot for me to report on.
Had some fuel delivery dilemmas recently with the fuel pick up looking like it had been mud bashing. I guess it's the result of the rubbish gas we have in Australia and a repro tank that is coming up on 17-18 years of age.
Replaced the sender with a new one I had picked up on one of my visits to your fine country, seemed to be working on the bench but installed it in the tank and it now reads empty with power to it and correct when the ignition is turned off. Anyhoo, I hope everybody enjoys the 4th celebrations.
Cheers.

[Damien]

Man I remember those RM’s, had a TS 100 the wimpy brother to the RM! I thought YZ were yellow? Maybe a Honda?
Cool stuff

You are correct, in the US the YZ was yellow but in Australia and Europe they were white.

[Bill Pritchard]

Wow, that old sending unit looks terrible! If that's the OEM piece, do yourself a favor and send it off to John Wolf & Co. in Willoughby, Ohio...

https://antiqueinstrument.com/

They have done two for me in recent years and I have been completely satisfied with their work.

[Damien]

Wow, that old sending unit looks terrible! If that's the OEM piece, do yourself a favor and send it off to John Wolf & Co. in Willoughby, Ohio...

https://antiqueinstrument.com/

They have done two for me in recent years and I have been completely satisfied with their work.

Cheers Bill, I'll have a closer look. The funny part is that as crusty as it is, it still works fine which leads me to think that it may be a factory part.

[Damien]

New Spectra tank for the old girl.
Cost me almost $800 Australian!
Anyhoo...

[jl8z28]

I think i paid. A100 and something for mine from quanta

[Damien]

Still chasing my intermittent stalling issue so i have decided to remove all of the basically brand new Pertronix Flame Thrower ignition and replace it with a Delco distributor and a new Blaster 3 coil. The Delco unit has an 1181 Pertronix module fitted. The strange part is I've had everything tested and all came up good but I'm wondering whether, under load, the module was getting hot?
Anyway, wish me luck! Lol.

[SS427]

Hey Damien, I wanted to let you know here as well but your email has been hacked. If anyone gets an email from Damien and it is not from [email protected] don't open it.

[JRC99]

Seems like a lot of guys run into issues with the PerTronix stuff. Not sure why, I've never run their stuff.

EDIT: D'oh! Didn't realize how old that last post was and barely read the one above me. A real genius, I am.