Sandlin's 2004 Chevelle SS.

[sYc]

June issue of Chevy High Performance.

[SS427]

Cool Steve!!! I just got this issue and treated it like a PLayboy (looked at the pictures but didn't read it!) so I missed that you were the proud owner. COngrats!!! Hope you enjoy her! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[JChlupsa]

Nice to let the cat out of the bag huh Steve!!

Also neat that one of the Sponser here are getting ink along with it and well as the sYc.

Very cool indeed

[LVCamaro]

LOL...that rendering isn't even close to the way it's gonna look when finished. It looks pretty crappy in that rendering, frankly, and it'll be far better in reality. Guaranteed! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

SS

[Belair62]

I was just going to ask you to post some better pics ! When is the car actually going to come out ?

[ORIGLS6]

You've heard my thoughts on this project!!!http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Can't wait!!!!!

[JChlupsa]

I got a feeling it will be on the road right next to that Triple Red 57 Convt that will sport the 8 Banks turbos also. Must be nice to have to figure out which car to drive on the Tour!!! Maybe every other day might work http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[jg95z28]

LV, on another website the question has been raised on whether its a reskinned GTO or a ground-up build up. Can you tease us with some basic info?

[LVCamaro]

The car will debut on the HotRod Power Tour, June 5th. About the only resemblance that rendering has to the real car is the color. We hope to be road testing by mid-May, in preparation for the Tour. I understand that PriMedia got more than 40,000 emails from readers requesting the build, so time will tell if they'll sell the 40 units that the contract outlines. Serial #1 will get the all aluminum 454/625 engine [reflections of the '70 LS6 Chevelle] from Robert's Racing Engines, but the car will be offered with the factory LS1 as well. Price is yet to be determined, but I can assure you that Serial #1 has become quite a money pit. Carbon Fiber fenders and bodywork, some suspension/drivetrain mods and the 454/625 will make it rock!

[sYc]

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..Must be nice to have to figure out which car to drive on the Tour!!! ...http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

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Hey, I think Rob and Jon said they would cover for me that week. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Stuart Adams]

Sounds like the Power Tour will be alot of fun. You have some great cars.

[SS427]

Steve, all you need now is a Cranberry Red '70 LS6 to go along with it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr70]

Or a Cranberry Red '70 L78......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Good Heavens Man,what do you have in store for Bobs Belair! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[jg95z28]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Sounds awesome! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[LVCamaro]

Jeff;
It's actually a combination of existing metalwork and new carbon fiber skins [predominantly new skins and body lines]. A magnet won't stick to most of the body, when finished. Someone earlier mentioned a "sawsall", and that's pretty close to the truth of how we treated the original body. The body will have subtle resemblance to the '70 Chevelle SS. Things like the cowl hood [operational], tail lights, headlights, grill, badging and even repro Ralley SS wheels will be a part of the exterior look. The interior will remain pretty much factory, except for custom badging, shifter and instrument cluster changes. Here's a teaser shot of one of the quarters [attachment]...

[LVCamaro]

Another recent photo...

[LVCamaro]

And another pic from last week...

[LVCamaro]

It's frightening, huh?

SS

[LVCamaro]

The hood and front end are gonna be cool...

SS

[jg95z28]

Steve,
I can't wait to see the finished product. I have always said had GM brought the Monaro over and rebadged it "Chevelle", I'd buy one in a heartbeat. (My 1st car was a red '67 Chevelle Malibu.) However, I think I like this one better. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Incidentally, aluminum 454/625.... RamJet ZL1? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[LVCamaro]

We thought about using the Monaro, but the steering wheel is on the wrong side.

SS

[jg95z28]

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We thought about using the Monaro, but the steering wheel is on the wrong side.

SS

[/ QUOTE ]You could've just imported a lhd Chevy Lumina SS over from the Middle East. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[sYc]

And this thing will be ready for testing by mid May? This May? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Cool piece though, amazing what you can get for a few grand now days. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[jg95z28]

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And this thing will be ready for testing by mid May? This May? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[/ QUOTE ]I was thinking the same thing Tom.

Paid overtime, I guess. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[LVCamaro]

LOL...I gotta say; I'm more than a little nervous about the schedule. I will take bets though...LOL. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

My '57 Belair convertible is there too...in rougher shape than this Chevelle project, right at the moment. Well...maybe I will have a couple cars and a mechanic tailing the tour route. But then, I'd lose my bet with Lillard about them being ready/worthy of the 7 day trip. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

SS

[JChlupsa]

I would take the bet and if I win I get to drive one of them or say maybe the 02 ZL1 on the trip http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif Or how bout the RanJET ZL1 Chevelle SS Convt.

Only problem is I know how you are with Schdules and deadlines so I know I wouldnt win it just the same

[camarojoe]

Hey 55 Chevy... I bet those pics make you cringe! Or maybe it makes you wanna take the sawzall to your new Goat... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

PS... Those billet SS wheels are gonna look cool LV.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[LVCamaro]

We're gonna send the rear 18X9" wheels back and put 18X11" on the rear, with 9" fronts. Yeah, yeah, I know Joe...the repro SS wheels were your idea. Pretty good idea, I admit. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

SS

[Belair62]

Something tells me this is going to be one neat looking car Steve....

[Charley Lillard]

Ha..My car is not ready yet either so don't feel bad.

[Mr70]

Quit Cleaning Corvettes! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Belair62]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Charley.gif

[Stuart Adams]

Please let me watch when you and Steve race at Power Tour?

[MosportGreen66]

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Quit Cleaning Corvettes! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

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*Cough* .... Charley... I'll tie him up, you get the big hammer. *Cough* http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

The picture is my newest addition. 1966 Corvette Convertible to match my Coupe. Charley, small block Vettes are bringing BIG BUCKS!

[KellyAlana]

Steve, Great looking car. I know the workmanship that comes out of Aloha. That is way I had Aloha do the resto. on my 2 Cuda Convs. I am sure Tommy and the guys will get it completed. I'll be looking for it here in Big D in June. Now if I can get Tommy to build me one of his new Cudas, we can go head to head. Chevy vs. Mopar

[JChlupsa]

I see you got the correct make listed first http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Any yes that Cuda thats on the board is nice!!!

[LVCamaro]

Hey Kelly,
That "new" Cuda convertible he's wanting to build is very tempting. Why don't you have him build you one of those, then we can trade off driving each other's car a couple times a year.

SS

[olredalert]

Steve,

-------You should have approached some of these reality filmers (AKA Orange County Choppers,Boyd C etc.). They always seem to be on a tight schedule. Its a bunch of work but you seem to have a good group on the case. We will keep our fingers crossed here in MI. for you.........Bill S

[LVCamaro]

Those guys are good too, Bill. My hole card here is Tommy White is joining me on the Tour to drive one of the cars, so I'm sure his team will meet the deadline. It'll be done, or he's done sort of thing...LOL.

The attachment shows what the '57 looked like last Friday.

SS

[55chevy]

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Hey 55 Chevy... I bet those pics make you cringe! Or maybe it makes you wanna take the sawzall to your new Goat... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif


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Actually I think that's pretty awesome to see this concept chevelle taking shape... Depending on what it looks like when it's done I may have a hard time keeping my sawzall in the box. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I actually have some plans for my Goat soon as the money situation looks better. RAIV hood will be the first thing. See what kind of Day 2 I can come up with for the '04.. That's what you are supposed to do with a GTO right?? That's what they did back in the day.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif And since we ARE the second Musclecar generation we WILL carry the flag proudly... one thing you WON'T see on my GTO is any kind of "ricer" looking mods.. No fart-can chrome pipe tip for me baby!.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[jg95z28]

I would definitely love to have one, although I'd have a hard time selling my wife on a car that would cost well north of $100k. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[LVCamaro]

Today's pic of progress...

SS

[Mr70]

That is so incredible Steve.
While at a Bookstore today,I went over to see if they had the newest Chevy Hi-Performance.Two guys were reading it,and as I'm waiting for them to put it back on the shelf,so I can read it I hear one of them declare,"Hey Thats that Sandlin Guys Project!".
I guess they frequent this site.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[sYc]

Steve, you really are famous. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif I was visiting with Matt Berger today and in the conversation your car came up. He was impressed with the details of your new ride. I would take that as a compliment, as Matt has owned some pretty neat rides in his day. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Might be careful, he may try and talk Tommy out of it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[LVCamaro]

COOL! We're looking for Dealers to sell the 40 cars that are promised, between now and February. Maybe after he raps up the sale of the few remaining "special" cars he's building, he can help with marketing of this Chevelle project.

Thanks Tom,
SS

[csx289]

So will I get an honorable mention for sending my good friend and fab guy to Aloha to make those nifty molds and carbon fiber panels ??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

I saw the car at 6 am today - looking good. Everybody including my panel guy is excited to be on the project.

That being said, who do I pay to get in on this "mid-May" pool??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif I am betting on your side, the quicker those damn Chevy projects are done, the quicker my 69 RAIV Judge gets in the paint shop!!

Colin

[LVCamaro]

Hey Colin,
If your RamAir IV goes in the booth right AFTER my 2 Chevys...I hope your Judge is in the booth on May 10th! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

SS

[JoeG]

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..Must be nice to have to figure out which car to drive on the Tour!!! ...http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

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And I thought I had problems trying to figure out which tie to wear---Be strong and flip a coin---- http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif---JoeG