Pics of my very first Car/Chevelle

[Postsedan]

Well hear she is....I just pulled out my 1972 out of storage yesterday and thought I`d share these pictures with everyone. I have owned this Chevelle since 1978. I learned how to drive, race, get tickets, etc. with this car. Priceless memories.

The car has been through many changes...I`m amazed that I and the car have survived together with all the crazy times I have had behind the wheel.

Currently the car sits with it`s 1984 circa Lacquer Pearl White paint. All original body car...except Glass Hood and new front fenders in 1984.

I plan on finishing the restoration....Yeah I know...I`ve been saying that for over 20 years. The last time the car was registered was 1986. It`s been in storage for over 20 years...where did the time go? As you can see by the pictures, I built the car to race in what was then the all new NMCA Fastest Muscle Car Drags. But as we all have heard this one...."The project fell apart" I got married!

Perhaps I will re-paint the car back to it`s original color of Mohave Gold.

I welcome any idea`s from all members as to: "What type of Restoration would you give her" Color, wheels, resto-mod, etc.

Enjoy the pics.

Dan.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010169.jpg

[Postsedan]

See the "Pearl"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010172.jpg

Dan.

[Postsedan]

Rear shot

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010196.jpg

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[Postsedan]

Rear end...4:10 hardend gears, Strange Axles, Billet Rear Dics Brakes, LPW Cover and braces, Dick Miller Suspension.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010165.jpg

[Postsedan]

Another.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010166.jpg

[Don_Lightfoot]

I built the car to race



Original plan still sounds good to me http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Postsedan]

Trunk


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010162.jpg

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[Postsedan]

Interior.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010161.jpg

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[Postsedan]

Another.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010176.jpg

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[Postsedan]

Another interior.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010187.jpg

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[Postsedan]

Street Machine Nationals....Oh the Good Ole Days!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010179.jpg

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[Postsedan]

Another.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010180.jpg

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[Xplantdad]

Ahhh! BDS..."Injection is nice but I'd rather be blown". My favorite t-shirt in high school!

Nice car Dan. I say keep it a race car...kind of a retro look...back to the 80's. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[budnate]

wow! how did it stay so nice being locked up that long??? car looks awsome, put it together as is and run it.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[MosportGreen66]

GM pump gas motors...

cough... 572... cough... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[mockingbird812]

YOur 'velle looks wicked. What kind of times did you have? I like the vein you are currently in right now. Your are sportin' some fairly stout hardware on that beast. Fold in some new wicked technology and start trollin' the streets for unsuspecting challengers................................! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif


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[Postsedan]

"Smooth Firewall"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Firewall.jpg

Dan.

[ssl78]

Cool car Dan if NOS works day and night maybe you could have it ready to race on June 2nd

[Postsedan]

John,

Been there...done that.

Thanks,
Dan.

[Mr. Duece]

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[NapsterNova]

Looks like restoring all those beautiful cars has given you the bug! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Postsedan]

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YOur 'velle looks wicked. What kind of times did you have? I like the vein you are currently in right now. Your are sportin' some fairly stout hardware on that beast. Fold in some new wicked technology and start trollin' the streets for unsuspecting challengers................................! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Sam,

I never raced the car at the drag strip....But I do plan on doing so in the near future. Thanks for your comments. WICKED!

Dan.


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[kwhizz]

Some things never change.......very high quality parts...only the best is good enough......If cars could talk, I'm sure there's a Tale (or Tail) or 2 it could tell.....LOL

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Belair62]

Bruce...at your age you could only dream of being blown !!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Postsedan]

Ken,

O.K. I`ll tell a few tales....Our usual summer Saturday nights were burrying the speedometer at 120mph plus on I-294S between I-55 and 95th street exit on our way to "Dukes Drive-In". When I would do this I usually had two or three passengers. What an adrenalin rush this was.

Then we would make these Home made Movie`s....remember when the cam-corder was the size of luggage and it was on beta tape. We would go wild and crazy when the camera was rolling. Smoke after smoke after smoke. It was almost as good as the "Burnouts" behind the hotels at the "Street Machine Nationals" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

Dan.

[Postsedan]

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Bruce...at your age you could only dream of being blown !!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

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Dan.

[Belair62]

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Ken,

Smoke after smoke after smoke. It was almost as good as the "Burnouts" behind the hotels at the "Street Machine Nationals" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

Dan.

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Sounds like you WERE one of the burnouts...

[396L35]

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Sounds like you WERE one of the burnouts...

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Bob Dan never inhaled????? But I know I did!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[mrtimstik]

Smoky like this? Smoky Burnout (http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/697000-697999/697351_29.jpg)

[Xplantdad]

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Ken,

Smoke after smoke after smoke. It was almost as good as the "Burnouts" behind the hotels at the "Street Machine Nationals" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

Dan.

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Sounds like you WERE one of the burnouts...

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Good to have you back, Bob! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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[bstbrgr]

I'd go modified and finish the dream of the chevelle that would beat the lil-red corvette with nos.(original is boring how many more unmodified cars can we see! Plus it will cost less to finish.)

[Postsedan]

Strat,

I already beat that Lil-Red Corvette last year with my 69 Post Sedan Chevelle... remember on the way to Jay`s barbeque, down North Ave. Let me guess, oh you forgot.

Dan.

[Xplantdad]

Dan,

Is "Strat" the guy that you guys talk about that has the drive in that you guys cruise to? If so, that's cool...a musclecar dude! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DarrenX33]

Finish that car Dan. I'd like to see that one in person.

Hey Strat (Oreo Master) welcome aboard. Yep that's him Bruce.

[ChevyThunder]

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Another.

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Dan.

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Finish it and I will donate this decal that has been sitting in my tool box for 25 years ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ChevyThunder/BlInj.jpg

[Postsedan]

Van,

You have a p.m.

Dan.

[indyjps]

i like the pearl, bolt it together and start driving

[DW31S]

What is the "tube" running the length of the rear. Almost looks like heim ends, but hard to see. Does brake line run tbru thisand the tube just "cleans" it up?

[JRC99]

I say go period correct 80s pro street.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

You have enough parts to put two cars together..... plan a weeks vacation from everybody else's car (mine included) and pop this one together :-)

Give me lots of notice and I may be able to join in!!! (No comments about scratching your car needed)

Ryan

[Postsedan]

Thanks for the kind words gents.....one day, one day.

Dan