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Postsedan

03-16-2015, 10:43 PM

I just got back home from a 3 day weekend - Greg and I decided to start a long time coming build. Greg has owned a 1969 Daytona Yellow L78 Chevelle for 6-7 years that has been waiting its turn to be restored. This Daytona Yellow Chevelle will be very nice when complete as it lived a very good life as is evident by the condition of all the parts....very pit free and superior condition.

This L78 Chevelle is an M21 4 speed, black cloth bench seat, KK 4.10 posi, Black Vinyl Top. The engine and rear end are 100% born with original to the car.

We gathered all the necessary parts and got organized in order to be able to assemble the entire rolling chassis on my next trip down.

We occasionally sub out certain work....We had our good friend Rick Nelson rivet the upper control arm for this build. Rick it was great seeing you as always. Thanks for your friendship and great fast service.

Our local St. Louis friend Mark Johnson also stopped by for a visit....Mark hope we see you again on my next visit. Great seeing you.

Pics....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/1_zpsklr64ncg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/1_zpsklr64ncg.jpg.html)

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Look at the axle tube condition - it`s so refreshing to have them so nice.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/10_zps0x1keun3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/10_zps0x1keun3.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/12_zpsgrl8bfee.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/12_zpsgrl8bfee.jpg.html)

Courtesy of Rick Nelson <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/18_zpsmh6tkffs.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/18_zpsmh6tkffs.jpg.html)

NOS lower front ball joints

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/19_zpshi6u1d8o.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/19_zpshi6u1d8o.jpg.html)

Original rear springs <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

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Original flywheel

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/24a_zpsads9dbym.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/24a_zpsads9dbym.jpg.html)

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Original fan blade

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/32_zpsgokvpteh.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/32_zpsgokvpteh.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/33_zpsko8xopin.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/33_zpsko8xopin.jpg.html)

Dan

Postsedan

03-16-2015, 10:58 PM

More pics....

Original rear brake drums <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/29_zpsswyxk2hh.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/29_zpsswyxk2hh.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/31_zpsygprmmn2.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/31_zpsygprmmn2.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/30_zpsrst6cldc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/30_zpsrst6cldc.jpg.html)

Dan

mockingbird812

03-16-2015, 11:50 PM

Nice! Looks like it led a dry life. Metal looks great. Super color combo! Keep us updated Dan! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Ryan1969Chevelle

03-17-2015, 02:12 AM

What a great car, so many positives!!!

Looking forward to updates on this build!!

Ryan

Rixls6

03-17-2015, 11:30 AM

Look forward to watching this come together.

SS427

03-17-2015, 02:00 PM

Looking great as are all Greg's restorations. It was really great having Greg stop by the shop and BS's for hours, ditto with you. Lots of cool stories. You will have to let me know when you are driving through Springfield so I can meet you for lunch next time Dan.

olredalert

03-17-2015, 02:17 PM

----Looking forward to this build, but,,,POST or NO POST???......Bill S

L72COPO

03-17-2015, 04:16 PM

Let me know. I'd like to join you.

Postsedan

03-17-2015, 11:21 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L72COPO</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Let me know. I'd like to join you. </div></div>

Rick,

You know what they say....the Oldest, Best Looking Man at the table buys lunch <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

I would be honored to have lunch with such great car guys <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Dan

Damien

03-18-2015, 06:25 AM

Looking forward to another great build Dan. Keep the pics coming. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

x11d80

03-18-2015, 12:12 PM

Was this a local car? As always great to see another build by you and Greg.

Postsedan

04-06-2015, 11:48 PM

Just got back from a long Easter weekend. Greg and I only had one day.....but we still were able to assemble the rolling chassis.

The tires and wheels are a mock up set....I still need to apply the stripes on the driveshaft.

Pics

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg3_zpscv7zgrvz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg3_zpscv7zgrvz.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg1_zpske2n2ozp.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg1_zpske2n2ozp.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg2_zpsareoxs5e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg2_zpsareoxs5e.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg4_zpstf5bmtha.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg4_zpstf5bmtha.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg14_zpsvo3u3l3n.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg14_zpsvo3u3l3n.jpg.html)

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Dan

Postsedan

04-06-2015, 11:52 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg16_zpsb96qzllr.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg16_zpsb96qzllr.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg17_zpsqikqa5pc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg17_zpsqikqa5pc.jpg.html)

Dan

XXXGoldL34M20

04-07-2015, 12:39 AM

Nice Work Dan <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

BJCHEV396

04-07-2015, 03:06 AM

X2!!

Rixls6

04-07-2015, 08:18 AM

Very nice.
Hope to have mine looking that way fairly soon.

chevyman0429

04-07-2015, 10:39 AM

Looking great Dan! Rick I'm looking forward to seeing the post cars frame at this point to.

Woj

04-07-2015, 01:12 PM

Very Nice!!

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

orig69ss

04-07-2015, 03:44 PM

Great work Dan,have a good day

Chuck

Damien

04-07-2015, 09:39 PM

Good progress Dan. Looks great! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

green crv

04-07-2015, 11:14 PM

Its awesome to look at even without the body on it, with Daytona yellow being one of my favorite colors it will be overload to look at. Great job. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dicky

04-10-2015, 05:33 PM

Dan, what is the finish on the exhaust manifolds?

all looks GREAT. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Postsedan

04-10-2015, 07:18 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dicky</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dan, what is the finish on the exhaust manifolds?

all looks GREAT. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif </div></div>

It`s a high temp coating - check with your local powder coater....It is not Powder Coat. We have used it for years with great results.

Dan

SeattleCarGuy

04-10-2015, 08:35 PM

I have used POR-15's exhaust manifold coating and it looks like that and works great. Have had it on one of my cars for over 10 years and not too much discoloration. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/04/full-5898-24340-023.jpg

Dicky

04-11-2015, 08:36 PM

Thanks, Paul & Dan.

L72Chevelle

05-07-2015, 11:55 PM

Any updates Dan?

Postsedan

05-08-2015, 12:02 AM

Be back at it In a few weeks......busy with Mecum Indy Auction <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Thanks for asking.

Dan

Mr. Chevy

05-09-2015, 01:34 AM

Car looks very nice Dan!!

Rich

Bill Pritchard

05-10-2015, 12:28 AM

Dan, you did me a <span style="font-weight: bold">HUGE</span> favor by posting the picture of the shift linkage on the trans <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

L78M22Rag

05-10-2015, 04:26 AM

Looks great Dan!

Postsedan

05-13-2015, 04:12 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Pritchard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dan, you did me a <span style="font-weight: bold">HUGE</span> favor by posting the picture of the shift linkage on the trans <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif </div></div>

Bill,

This is the main reason I love posting pics.....to HELP <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

Postsedan

05-24-2015, 01:29 PM

I just got back from Greg`s .....we finished the entire chassis (Minus the Power Steering). All fluids are filled and the body is now ready to be lowered onto the chassis.

The weekend pics....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg31_zpss08xdhyx.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg31_zpss08xdhyx.jpg.html)

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg40_zpsfvq04xqc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg40_zpsfvq04xqc.jpg.html)

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg16_zpsfppxwud5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg16_zpsfppxwud5.jpg.html)

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Dan

Postsedan

05-24-2015, 01:29 PM

She is covered until my next trip.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg33_zpsxjx1y1ha.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg33_zpsxjx1y1ha.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg38_zpshg1sncgk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg38_zpshg1sncgk.jpg.html)

Dan

Ryan1969Chevelle

05-24-2015, 01:32 PM

Wow the detail is ridiculous!!!!

Ryan

L72Chevelle

05-24-2015, 01:36 PM

Thanks for the pics Dan, any body pics?

Postsedan

05-24-2015, 01:40 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L72Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for the pics Dan, any body pics? </div></div>

Soon <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Dan

Rixls6

05-24-2015, 02:27 PM

Looking great Dan!
One question
Did you find evidence of an old JD sticker on the driver side valve cover?
All the originals I'm used to seeing were on the passenger side rear.

Postsedan

05-24-2015, 02:45 PM

Good eye Rick.....these obviously are not the original valve covers.....once the original Valve Covers get rechromed they will have the correct decal on the passengers side.

Dan

SS427

05-24-2015, 03:48 PM

Looking great as usual Greg and Dan. Hows comes you didn't call me on your way through Springfield........????? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

SS427

05-24-2015, 03:49 PM

Oh, forgot to mention........it might run a little better if you run all eight cylinders as opposed to just 4..... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

Ryan1969Chevelle

05-24-2015, 04:12 PM

MDS

Multiple Displacement System

Ryan

Postsedan

05-24-2015, 04:38 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looking great as usual Greg and Dan. Hows comes you didn't call me on your way through Springfield........????? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif </div></div>

Sorry - Rick - Holiday Weekend......had to get there and get back home for Family Stuff :-)

Next visit for sure - <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

Postsedan

05-24-2015, 04:48 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oh, forgot to mention........it might run a little better if you run all eight cylinders as opposed to just 4..... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif </div></div>

Rick,

Would you believe that when I opened the package 4 of the wires had the correct quarter stampings.....and the other 4 had nothing, URGH!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif

Dan

SS427

05-24-2015, 05:13 PM

Typical repop junk! If I had a nickle for every repop part I had to rebuild, make fit, etc I would be able to restore these cars for free!

chevyandpontiac

05-24-2015, 07:55 PM

Looks great. The detail is incredible, as always great work Dan and thanks for sharing

kwhizz

05-24-2015, 08:20 PM

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

Bill Pritchard

05-25-2015, 11:36 PM

Once again, a big THANK YOU to Dan for posting these pictures, as I can see that although I <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">DO</span></span> now have the proper shift linkage, I can see that I am missing the shifter-body-to-crossmember brace. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif

Postsedan

05-26-2015, 12:30 AM

Bill,

I will definitely keep my eye open for a brace for you <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

Bill Pritchard

05-26-2015, 04:36 AM

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

I will definitely keep my eye open for a brace for you <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan </div></div>

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

WILMASBOYL78

05-26-2015, 01:24 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good eye Rick.....these obviously are not the original valve covers.....once the original Valve Covers get rechromed they will have the correct decal on the passengers side.

Dan </div></div>

I was going to ask that same question...but, who would question the "master" in open court <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Nice work...a real piece of art!

Rixls6

05-26-2015, 05:17 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good eye Rick.....these obviously are not the original valve covers.....once the original Valve Covers get rechromed they will have the correct decal on the passengers side.

Dan </div></div>

I was going to ask that same question...but, who would question the "master" in open court <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Nice work...a real piece of art! </div></div>

If he wasn't a friend I wouldn't have questioned, but I like to bust his chops once in awhile.

Postsedan

05-27-2015, 05:20 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good eye Rick.....these obviously are not the original valve covers.....once the original Valve Covers get rechromed they will have the correct decal on the passengers side.

Dan </div></div>

I was going to ask that same question...but, who would question the "master" in open court <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Nice work...a real piece of art! </div></div>

Tom,

Thank you for the kind words......however the Real Masters are our proud Men and Woman of our Military Branches and Services.

Dan

Postsedan

05-27-2015, 05:28 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good eye Rick.....these obviously are not the original valve covers.....once the original Valve Covers get rechromed they will have the correct decal on the passengers side.

Dan </div></div>

I was going to ask that same question...but, who would question the "master" in open court <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Nice work...a real piece of art! </div></div>

If he wasn't a friend I wouldn't have questioned, but I like to bust his chops once in awhile. </div></div>

Indeed - I am very blessed to have many great friends in this car hobby of ours :-

Great seeing you today Rick.

Dan

Woj

05-27-2015, 01:27 PM

Dan,

Grady had some original engine ID stickers on original valve covers for 69 BB that were white with red letters. Is the yellow with black letters correct for 69 Chevelle? Anyone?

Phil Woj.

Postsedan

05-27-2015, 01:33 PM

Good question Phil......it's one one those parts - out of site out of mind. Perhaps Grady can post a picture. Perhaps a plant specific decal <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

Dan

Woj

05-27-2015, 01:52 PM

I took pix of some survivor valve covers that Grady had some years back. Might have lost them in a previous computer crash.

Anyhow, I made these after seeing what he had. Let me know if you want one.

I think the small blocks got the yellow with red or black lettering and the big blocks white with red letters. I'm sure someone here knows for sure.

Phil

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/Woj1969/Car%20data/IMG_0262_zpsngjszd0k.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Woj1969/media/Car%20data/IMG_0262_zpsngjszd0k.jpg.html)

Postsedan

05-27-2015, 02:01 PM

Well done Phil - let's see what others say.

Dan

Alss

05-27-2015, 02:44 PM

I have only seen the yellow and black ones

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/05/full-526-26348-img_2134.jpg

Note: reproduction sticker reproduced and placed there by myself in 2003 when I restored the car.

Donnie

05-27-2015, 04:07 PM

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/605525/18

we had this discussion when I did my car

earntaz

05-27-2015, 05:09 PM

I have a set of BBC chrome covers but they do not have the attachment points for plug harness ... any ideas what they came off of? TAZ

m22mike

05-27-2015, 06:49 PM

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

Grady had some original engine ID stickers on original valve covers for 69 BB that were white with red letters. Is the yellow with black letters correct for 69 Chevelle? Anyone?

Phil Woj. </div></div>

Yellow and black are not correct for 69 BBC, not sure on the SB cars
Here is Gradys photo your referring to Phil.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/05/full-2974-26364-engine_code_003.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/05/full-2974-26365-engine_code_003.jpg
Home made one I made, it looks shiny but it is just flat label paper.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/05/full-2974-26366-dscf3509.jpg

Woj

05-27-2015, 06:56 PM

Good stuff Mike.

Those were in fact the pictures I was thinking of. I'm sure few if any of these stickers stood the test of time. My 69 Malibu with 350 had the patch of glue on the back of the valve cover, but the paper was long gone.

Thanks for posting.

Phil W.

m22mike

05-27-2015, 10:15 PM

We took those shots in your driveway a few years back, that's my mug in the reflection and Grady was holding the tape. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Postsedan

05-27-2015, 10:38 PM

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

Dan

Postsedan

07-14-2015, 01:37 PM

In recent weeks I was able to contact and began a great relationship with Chevelle owner number 3.
It's always fun listening to the cars history and stories told by the previous owners.....as you can tell by these pictures that this was the fun 1980's era. SO COOL :-)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg1_zpsyyoaumno.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg1_zpsyyoaumno.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg3_zpsqtyaspfl.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg3_zpsqtyaspfl.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg2_zpswgh0xfmk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg2_zpswgh0xfmk.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg5_zpszh1obg3h.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg5_zpszh1obg3h.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg4_zpsgzqrmabg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg4_zpsgzqrmabg.jpg.html)

Dan

novadude

07-14-2015, 02:22 PM

Love that 80s era pic! I can remember so many cars like that circa-1984! It's got it all... loud graphics, jacked up stance, gold Moroso valve covers, small 8" air cleaner, etc. That would have been quite the ride back in the day.

Postsedan

07-14-2015, 02:37 PM

Check out the painted "Yellow" slots....I did the same to my Western Slots only in Green <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Dan

Rixls6

07-14-2015, 09:24 PM

Great pics.
Nice that the 3rd owner was willing to share them.

Ryan1969Chevelle

07-14-2015, 09:32 PM

The vinyl roof has been gone a long time:-)

Ryan

Bill Pritchard

07-14-2015, 10:23 PM

Dan,

I see IL plates on the car in the 80's pics. Was this car ever in the Chicago area? I had a friend back in 71-72 time frame that had a DY/BVT 69 L78 Chevelle. Needle in a haystack, but you never know.

Postsedan

07-15-2015, 12:12 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Pritchard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dan,

I see IL plates on the car in the 80's pics. Was this car ever in the Chicago area? I had a friend back in 71-72 time frame that had a DY/BVT 69 L78 Chevelle. Needle in a haystack, but you never know. </div></div>

Bill,

Please email me your friends name.....and I will let you know if this is the same DY L78 Chevelle :-)

Dan

JpMotorsports

09-11-2015, 02:44 PM

any updates on this build??

Postsedan

09-12-2015, 01:18 AM

She is getting there.....a few more items to attend to under the hood <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg4_zpszyybjzjl.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg4_zpszyybjzjl.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg5_zpslh9z7s3i.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg5_zpslh9z7s3i.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2015/image.jpg6_zpskefqgxau.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2015/image.jpg6_zpskefqgxau.jpg.html)

Dan

DW31S

09-12-2015, 07:57 PM

Looking good, Dan.

SS427

09-13-2015, 03:10 PM

Sweet!

JpMotorsports

09-14-2015, 12:22 PM

beautiful

Ryan1969Chevelle

09-14-2015, 01:03 PM

Jewelry!!!

Come on a few more pictures please!!

Ryan