How can I day2 my 67 chevelle?

[JpMotorsports]

Looking to the experts. I love the day 2 look and want to day 2 my chevelle. Its not a real SS so I can do what I want on it. I just bought a set of M/T finned valve covers. I want to get a set of cragar front runners and possibly Lakewood traction bars and front tow tabs. What else would the experts suggest?

[JpMotorsports]

I have 3" exhaust with cut outs too already

[JpMotorsports]

Anything need to be done about the stance?

[JpMotorsports]

Thinking of painting the headers red to match the black and red theme? Would that be period?

[JpMotorsports]

Have a B&M 80775 Unimatic Shifter anything else I can do to make it more correct?

[big gear head]

That's a good looking car. I'm no expert, but the distributor, plug wires and alternator don't fit in with day 2 stuff. I'd change them. I can't tell what intake and carburetor you have on it.

[JpMotorsports]

I have a HEI ignition on it now. Intake is a Edelbrock Performer intake w/ a holley 770 street avenger (per the suggestion of the dyno shop)

[chevyandpontiac]

These are just my opinions, I think you have an awesome car to start with.
1. White headers
2. Yellow spark plug wires.
3. Different gauges, something with an older look
4. Hurst autostick or dual gate
5. Hi-jacker air shocks
6. Ladder bars
7. Tow bar tabs
8. 15x6 front Cragars.
9. MT valve covers (you said you have those)
10. Chrome end cover.

This would be a great start, and would really bring a bad ass look to the car.

Please keep us posted with pictures if you do this.

[JpMotorsports]

These are just my opinions, I think you have an awesome car to start with.
1. White headers
2. Yellow spark plug wires.
3. Different gauges, something with an older look
4. Hurst autostick or dual gate
5. Hi-jacker air shocks
6. Ladder bars
7. Tow bar tabs
8. 15x6 front Cragars.
9. MT valve covers (you said you have those)
10. Chrome end cover.

This would be a great start, and would really bring a bad ass look to the car.

Please keep us posted with pictures if you do this.

Awesome! Thank you! I plan on restoring the m/t covers black with polished fins. I'd like to paint asset of Tow Tabs and Ladder bars red along with the header pipes. Would that be in the period correct style or do the headers have to be white and the other stuff yellow?

[JpMotorsports]

The car has air shocks on it currently they are orange in color and need to be repainted but work great. No labels on them so I don't know what brand

[JpMotorsports]

Any suggestions on air cleaner?

[Rumbleguts396]

Don’t forget a Hurst Line Lock. Rob

[chevyandpontiac]

The air shocks are already day2 LOL. there is nothing wrong with the air cleaner you have, or a fly eye is always cool. Always build your car for yourself, everyone has opinions and that what they are, especially mine. Ladder bars are usually Yellow, orange or silver.

[big gear head]

If I was going to do a real day 2 car I'd replace the fan on the alternator, or just use an older alternator, use a dual point or Acell electronic distributor, or a Pertronix in an original distributor, with some older looking plug wires (no graphite core), older Edelbrock intake (C396) and a restored '70s Holley, older gauges and tach and some period correct wheels and tires. The parts that you have on there now are nice, but don't fit the look of day 2. Electric cut outs are not day 2, but again, they are nice.

[68l30]

It’s really a matter of personal taste. What do you want? Day 2 means just that. Find an old magizine or catalog from 1967-68 and get busy looking at what was availiable. Then the hunt begins.

BIG

[JRC99]

Definitely the gauges. If you don't want to hunt down vintage stuff, Stewart Warner still makes the Green Line and Deluxe gauges they made back in the day.

As far as shifters go, none of the auto shifters on the market are era correct according to what I've been told, so if that's something you want to mess with, you're going to have to shell out some cash.

I already love your car, but in Day 2 trim it'll be even better

[markinnaples]

Have you thought of some period Cragars or maybe some aluminum slots? Bias ply tires are still Day 2 king. Some rear end cover, maybe an old ET one. My neighbor had a red '67 Chevelle with air shocks, 15x10 Cragar SS's with Pro Trac N50's, and a built 427 that used to rattle the windows in our house across the street when he started it up. Loved that car.

[JpMotorsports]

Thanks guys for all of the feed back and wisdom. I am looking into everything you've suggested. This car is going to look killer when done!

[JpMotorsports]

Been doing a lot of research and the plan is to paint the M/T covers black with polished fins, keep the current air cleaner at this time (would like to go with a fly eye at some point). I like the HEI and wires just for the ease of everything along with the performer intake and Holley 770 Street avenger carb. Looking for Lakewood traction bars and front tow tabs will paint them red to keep my black red theme going and get a set of cragar front runners. Paint or powder coat the headers red to match the wires and such under the hood. Also looking for a sun tach and 3 gage pod that's more vintage looking and ear correct. I like the shifter I have but want to change the shift knob and boot if possible.

[JpMotorsports]

Don’t forget a Hurst Line Lock. Rob

Yes! I have wanted to install one since I got this car

[JpMotorsports]

Also 2 years ago today I found and purchased this car all on a whim and road trip with my dad to go to our cottage to store his old 57 Chevy 210. Was a great road trip with him, my nephew and my son who is now 5!

[JpMotorsports]

Cragars or slot mags and why?

[454_Malibu]

Cragars.. Chrome Rules,, IMHO.

[JpMotorsports]

What's the proper backspacing for a the front wheels w/ disc brakes?

[JRC99]

I vote slots. Incidentally, I have a set of 15x6 chrome slots......

Lol but seriously, I prefer slots on these.

[JpMotorsports]

I vote slots. Incidentally, I have a set of 15x6 chrome slots......

Lol but seriously, I prefer slots on these.

I saw a day 2 black 67 on facebook with slot mags up front and really like that look. The search is on!

[JpMotorsports]

As stated prior I did find some M/T valve covers in great shape. One was spray bomb black so I have been testing on how to polish the fins. I have them now both prepped for paint hopefully I'll get to it tonight.

[mockingbird812]

You have a cool platform to work with! Consider mixing up your wheels which was quite common then. Black steelies out back and slots or Cragars up front. Keystones are very awesome as well. Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!

[mockingbird812]

As stated prior I did find some M/T valve covers in great shape. One was spray bomb black so I have been testing on how to polish the fins. I have them now both prepped for paint hopefully I'll get to it tonight.



Jp - congrats on getting the M/T VCs! No taping necessary. Paint 'em black and then attach a sheet of sand paper to a board and lightly sand the tops of the ridges of the fins off. Easy peasy! Looks crisp and right!

[JpMotorsports]

Jp - congrats on getting the M/T VCs! No taping necessary. Paint 'em black and then attach a sheet of sand paper to a board and lightly sand the tops of the ridges of the fins off. Easy peasy! Looks crisp and right!

Thank you Mockingbird! I found a paint stripping wheel on a drill works very easy on removing paint from the fins. Your car is my motivation for this!

[JpMotorsports]

Besides the NMW tow tabs were there any other tabs used on 67's? Trying to convince my wife that these $200 tabs are worth it BUT may need a more cost effective alternative.

[mockingbird812]

Thank you Mockingbird! I found a paint stripping wheel on a drill works very easy on removing paint from the fins. Your car is my motivation for this!


Good to hear JP! I appreciate a stock car and all that it takes to get it correct, but Day 2 allows you some creative freedom to experiment with the look and putting together a complete package that looks just right! BTW, guys like Sammy Scardino, Grady Burch, and other savvy dudes 'round here are my go-to guys for all things D2!

[JpMotorsports]

Was messing around on here looking at tow tabs and saw some pictures of homemade style tabs. I mocked these up with just cardboard but really like the look and seem really easy to make and I would mount it to one of the bumper bracket bolts. Just need to get some 1/4 steel to make them

[67since67]

I built these almost 50 years ago to match a tow bar that I had.

[JpMotorsports]

Those look great! I feel like my thoughts and ideas are in the right frame of mind in making these.

[JpMotorsports]

Made some great progress on the tabs. Never worked with steel before. Started out as 6"x^ stamped 1/4" steel cute the corners and shaped on a grinder then drilled out. Got 2 coats of primer on them right now. Next to paint them red.

[JpMotorsports]

All painted and ready for install

[67 Nova Boy]

67since67...

You got a HD truck in the garage! Nice!!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[JpMotorsports]

Finished and installed my home made tow tabs last night. I am extremely happy with the way they turned out! Not bad for a first timer!

[JpMotorsports]

Was a very busy night in the garage last night also finished the restoration on my M/T valve covers. Cant wait to put these on! These where sanded down and repainted then I sanded off the paint on the fins and lettering.

[chevyman0429]

Nice choice on the valve covers I recently bought a set with a set of the hard to find M/T breathers however I’m polishing mine! Your car looks great.

[JpMotorsports]

Nice choice on the valve covers I recently bought a set with a set of the hard to find M/T breathers however I’m polishing mine! Your car looks great.

Thank you! Its coming together nicely now!

[JpMotorsports]

Now onto finding a set of Cragar S/S or slot mags for the front and Lakewood ladder bars for the rear!

[JpMotorsports]

In terms of ladder bars is it best to use the style that replaces the lower control arms or bolt to the sides?

[JpMotorsports]

??

[big gear head]

I had a set of the bolt on Lakewood ladder bars on my '67. The bars were longer than the lower control arms, so it screwed up the suspension geometry and made the ride very stiff.

[MotionPerformance67]

I had a set of the bolt on Lakewood ladder bars on my '67. The bars were longer than the lower control arms, so it screwed up the suspension geometry and made the ride very stiff.
I had a set of the NMWs which I believe are the same as the Lakewood stuff. The car rode as if it didn't have any suspension and on the track it was even worse. I quickly pulled them off and was glad I did because they were cracking the frame where they bolted up. And this was even after I made a .250 reinforcement plate for the inside of the frame where it bolted to.

[big gear head]

I just took the mount off of the front and left the bars on it. I thought they looked cool.

[JpMotorsports]

I had a set of the NMWs which I believe are the same as the Lakewood stuff. The car rode as if it didn't have any suspension and on the track it was even worse. I quickly pulled them off and was glad I did because they were cracking the frame where they bolted up. And this was even after I made a .250 reinforcement plate for the inside of the frame where it bolted to.

YIKES! I like the look but don't want to effect or damage the car!

[JpMotorsports]

I just took the mount off of the front and left the bars on it. I thought they looked cool.

I like the look but don't want any of the horror stories.

[MotionPerformance67]

I like the look but don't want any of the horror stories.

I will admit they sure looked cool, but sure aren't worth the effort. Spend your money elsewhere..

[JpMotorsports]

I will admit they sure looked cool, but sure aren't worth the effort. Spend your money elsewhere..

I think I will. On to finding a set for front runner wheels Crager's, Keystone, Slot Mags ect.

[Bernhard]

You can get the ladder bar look with a set that just replaces the lower control arm. I have seen a few sets on ebay from time to time.
The ladder bars that replace the lower control arms, might not be from the aftermarket company's like Lakewood,MNW etc..
They were rubber bushed as well so other than being lower than the stock control arm they should act the same way.
The race tracks do not want to see any suspension or other part mounted lower than the bottom of your rim.
This rule is in place for safety. If a tire goes flat and the part digs into the track it can cause a car to loose control.
I know the axle mount bolt on ladder bars sit quite low and may not be legal to run at tracks that have a good safety tech in place.
The bolt on lower control arm ladder bars might sit to low as well?

Nice car!!

[Bernhard]

Here are the ladder bars that I was referring to in my last post.
These may be home made?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1960s-GM-A-Body-Control-Arm-Ladder-Bars-GTO-442-Chevelle-SS-Buick-GS-PR/131664034255?hash=item1ea7c9b9cf:g:g2YAAOSwp5JWW5C T:rk:5:pf:0&LH_ItemCondition=4

[big gear head]

Sam Griffith has a set of those on his '69 L78 Chevelle.

[JpMotorsports]

Sam Griffith has a set of those on his '69 L78 Chevelle.

I seen that. I have a offer on a set just waiting to hear back.

[JpMotorsports]

Never heard back from the guy with the ladder bars but got a smoking deal on a set of boxed lower control arms just need to get a rear sway bar next. Maybe one day we will get ladder bars.

[JpMotorsports]

How Day 2 are these wheels for front runners?

[big gear head]

Too late for day 2 in my opinion, but that's just my opinion.

[markinnaples]

Those Welds scream The 80's to me, JMHO.

[cwc]

I have a pair of 15x4 1/2 slots i may sell

[JpMotorsports]

Those Welds scream The 80's to me, JMHO.

My thoughts exactly just wanted to see what everyone else thought. Thank you!

[chevyandpontiac]

Just a thought. You can still buy Indy sprints from Jegs in a 15 x 5, wrap them with a 6.70 and you are good to go.

[JpMotorsports]

Loving the look of the M/T valve covers. I have the long "T" studs to install. Need an oil fill cap as well. What looks best a chrome or black breather???

[NorCam]

Black,

Just a suggestion but maybe ditch the HEI if you're shooting for the Day 2 look.

[big gear head]

And take the stickers off of the alternator and put a steel fan on it.

[JpMotorsports]

Will do!

[L78racer]

looks like a chunk out of the fan shroud. do you have a broken motor mount?

[Postsedan]

I like the chrome breather :)

I would get a 90 degree PCV Hose....it would look way better.

Do the same for your intake heater hose....perhaps a 45 degree. Again, it`s all about a clean and flowing looking engine bay.

I agree, ditch the HEI.

Dan

[JpMotorsports]

looks like a chunk out of the fan shroud. do you have a broken motor mount?

When I bought the car unknown to me at the time the bolt either fell out or was never there on the right side. Have a new shroud to put in.

[JpMotorsports]

I like the chrome breather :)

I would get a 90 degree PCV Hose....it would look way better.

Do the same for your intake heater hose....perhaps a 45 degree. Again, it`s all about a clean and flowing looking engine bay.

I agree, ditch the HEI.

Dan

Great eye I am in search for the 90's as we speak.

[Postsedan]

Ground Up sells the 90 degree PCV Hose, no plastic elbow required :)

Dan

[JpMotorsports]

I'll look em up today thank you Dan!

[JpMotorsports]

On ward to air cleaners. I have a chrome open element right now with the 396 call out. Should I stick with that or go with a fly eye, velocity style or other??

[olredalert]

----A lot of aftermarket air cleaners look cool, but I think the factory open element AC is as good or better than all of them. They have a really good air flow into the carb while doing a good job of stopping any bad stuff. I might be wrong but I don't even think a Fly Eye style is as good filtering out the bad stuff!..….Bill S

[NorCam]

----A lot of aftermarket air cleaners look cool, but I think the factory open element AC is as good or better than all of them. They have a really good air flow into the carb while doing a good job of stopping any bad stuff. I might be wrong but I don't even think a Fly Eye style is as good filtering out the bad stuff!..….Bill S

David Freiburger did an air breather shootout that I watched, and you are bang on there. Old style breathers with a good filter did really well. Some velocity stacks did ok while taller ones didn't, and most of those low profile filters flowed very poorly or simply caught fire (which the Fly eye breathers did a lot due to the foam elements). Best bank for the buck was a stock base and lid with a good quality filter. Even those K&N breather tops added for additional flow seemed to disturb the air flow to the carb which surprised me. It was interesting to see the results of all their tests.

[olredalert]

----Every now and then my old brain works OK!...…..Bill S

[JpMotorsports]

David Freiburger did an air breather shootout that I watched, and you are bang on there. Old style breathers with a good filter did really well. Some velocity stacks did ok while taller ones didn't, and most of those low profile filters flowed very poorly or simply caught fire (which the Fly eye breathers did a lot due to the foam elements). Best bank for the buck was a stock base and lid with a good quality filter. Even those K&N breather tops added for additional flow seemed to disturb the air flow to the carb which surprised me. It was interesting to see the results of all their tests.

I did just watch that episode of engine masters. I think I'll upgrade the filter but keep my factory open unit.

[JpMotorsports]

T handles or standard bolts for the valve covers??

[JpMotorsports]

Also to paint the heads or no? Had work done on them last summer and never painted them prior to reinstalling them.

[chevyman0429]

Are they cast iron or aluminum? My thoughts if there cast iron paint them if there aluminum leave them natural.

[big gear head]

I would not paint them. They look like the old L88 heads. If they were the modern heads with the machined ends then I would probably paint them. I don't like the look of the modern heads, but I do like the old aluminum heads.

[mockingbird812]

VCs look nice ( I am a bit partial to M/Ts myself ;>)) ). Those t-handles are newer ones. If you go t-handle route, there are lots available on line (ebay) in original packaging quite cheap from Mr. Gasket, M/T, Cal Custom, and other brands of the day. Notice vintage wire looms - they are also available on ebay.

[whitetop]

T handles or standard bolts for the valve covers??

Neither, I like the wing bolts better. Those t handles are really a later 70's trend.

[whitetop]

Love the 7mm wires.


VCs look nice ( I am a bit partial to M/Ts myself ;>)) ). Those t-handles are newer ones. If you go t-handle route, there are lots available on line (ebay) in original packaging quite cheap from Mr. Gasket, M/T, Cal Custom, and other brands of the day. Notice vintage wire looms - they are also available on ebay.

[JpMotorsports]

Made a lot of progress to get ready for the Detroit Autorama coming up on March 1st-3rd. Motor and engine bay is done. Keeping the HEI and Plug wires right now due to time and money. I really like the look and have a black and red theme going with everything

[JpMotorsports]

Bought a set of 15x6 chrome slot mags. Need to be polished but will set the look off perfectly!

[chevyandpontiac]

Looks great, love the chrome slots

[JpMotorsports]

Looks great, love the chrome slots

Thank you! It took some time to find a pair that wasn't unilug

[cwc]

I would have to put the intake heater hose where it belongs,its distracting where it is.

[JpMotorsports]

I would have to put the intake heater hose where it belongs,its distracting where it is.

????

[mockingbird812]

JP, I believe what cwc is referring to is that your heater hose return line should be entering the intake manifold where your water temp sensor is. Water temp sensor should be using an opening mid way down your driver's side head.

[big gear head]

'67 didn't have the temp sender in the head. That didn't start until '68. Temp sender and heater hose need to swap positions.

[mockingbird812]

Thanks Freddie!

[JRC99]

Can't wait to see it at Autorama! Wish I'd known you were looking for chrome slots! I have a set in the garage.

[JpMotorsports]

Can't wait to see it at Autorama! Wish I'd known you were looking for chrome slots! I have a set in the garage.


Thank you! I am really excited for it too! Make sure you pop by and say hi. I test fitted the mag this weekend after polishing them and they fit and look great! Getting them mounted up this week.

[JpMotorsports]

JRC99 I will be looking for a set of chrome slot mags for the rear 15x8 if you have any that match or know of anyone.

[JRC99]

Sadly mine are 15x8. Don't have any buddies with wheels at all.

[scuncio]

Those chrome slots are killer! I’ll keep a look out for you at Autorama.

[JpMotorsports]

those chrome slots are killer! I’ll keep a look out for you at autorama.

awesome!

[JpMotorsports]

Coming together now. Slot mags are mounted and on the car now. Back on the ground finally. Finishing up all the clean up and detail things for Autorama!

[JpMotorsports]

We are all most ready for the Detroit Autorama March 1st thru 3rd. Dropped the car off to my buddies shop (who has a hoist) to install new rear lower control arms and sway bar. Cant wait for spring and to drive this thing. One question I have for those running the Mr. Gasket style winged valve cover studs. Can you lock tite the wings in place???

[JRC99]

I'll be there on Friday. Can't wait to see it!

[JpMotorsports]

I'll be there on Friday. Can't wait to see it!

Thank you! Looking forward to move in day! Thursday at 6pm!

[cook_dw]

Cars looking good.

[Hrdlx62]

Nice looking 67, I had one in the past not an SS tho. One of the best years for sure. How bout some weatherstrip adhesive for those wing nuts? Pretty secure but relatively easy to undo. Again nice car love the steel slots.

[scuncio]

Nice to meet you today. Let’s get together when the weather breaks!

[JpMotorsports]

Nice to meet you today. Let’s get together when the weather breaks!

YES! Definitely! Thank you for stopping by and chatting!

[JpMotorsports]

We had a blast this past weekend at the Detroit Autorama! Our car club had 5 cars in our group and 3 out of the 5 placed in their classes. It was a lot of work but the payoff was second to none!

[cook_dw]

congrats.

[olredalert]

----Saw your car but there was no one around right then. It's apparent the amount of work you have put in since I met you at Stahls with Ryan on the cruise night. Good job!......Bill S

[NorCam]

We had a blast this past weekend at the Detroit Autorama! Our car club had 5 cars in our group and 3 out of the 5 placed in their classes. It was a lot of work but the payoff was second to none!

Looks like you guys had a good time. Thanks for the pics including the cold one during load up. It was minus 20 when we loaded up on the 24th when our show ended in Calgary.

Your hard work has paid off as the car is looking great!

[JpMotorsports]

----Saw your car but there was no one around right then. It's apparent the amount of work you have put in since I met you at Stahls with Ryan on the cruise night. Good job!......Bill S

Thanks Bill! Sorry I wasn't there when you came by. It was a fun BUT Looooooong weekend especially standing and talking to people hours on end. What day where you there?

[JpMotorsports]

Looks like you guys had a good time. Thanks for the pics including the cold one during load up. It was minus 20 when we loaded up on the 24th when our show ended in Calgary.

Your hard work has paid off as the car is looking great!

Thank you so much! Its was cold and extremely windy when we left and loaded up. Cold metal clamps and hooks are a pain to hold when strapping down a car!

[olredalert]

Thanks Bill! Sorry I wasn't there when you came by. It was a fun BUT Looooooong weekend especially standing and talking to people hours on end. What day where you there?

----Friday about 2:00 by the time I spotted yours......Bill S

[HawkX66]

We had a blast this past weekend at the Detroit Autorama! Our car club had 5 cars in our group and 3 out of the 5 placed in their classes. It was a lot of work but the payoff was second to none!
Congrats. Beautiful Chevelle! Couldn't help but notice the club name. "Twisted Axle". Any chance you're a relatively new club?

[JpMotorsports]

Congrats. Beautiful Chevelle! Couldn't help but notice the club name. "Twisted Axle". Any chance you're a relatively new club?

Not too sure. Its not that old but I also just joined less than a year ago. They have a facebook page. There are other chapters in other states and countries.

[HawkX66]

Not too sure. Its not that old but I also just joined less than a year ago. They have a facebook page. There are other chapters in other states and countries.
It wasn't what I was thinking then if they have chapters.

[JpMotorsports]

Needed to put in new lights cause ours were old and 2 were burnt out so I upgraded and since I seen a lot of Day 2 cars with high and low beam lamps have colored high beams either yellow or blue or ect and I thought why not go red (most likely not legal but we can remove the paint) So we went with Krylon cranberry red stained glass paint. Took 15 coats to get the right shade of red and walla!

[JpMotorsports]

Did not turn on the high beams in the pic wont use them on the street but will take a pic with them in sitting in the dark. Wonder how red or pink they will look lit up.