Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!

[olredalert]

----Sam,,,Its nice to see this car pulled up again as I had sort of forgotten how cool the car and its history is.....Bill S

[galveston]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Har, har, har!!! love the smell of burnt rubber in the morning! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

Are those 70 series burn out marks? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif </div></div>

Whatever's on your car Sam!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

The best thing about that move is that the car is now closer to ME!

Verne <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: galveston</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Har, har, har!!! love the smell of burnt rubber in the morning! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

Are those 70 series burn out marks? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif </div></div>

Whatever's on your car Sam!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif </div></div>

How did I know that pic would surface? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[bbbentley]

Clean out your PM box Sam. I was going to ask you to fill in some parts of the story. I am a late commer on how you had it, then Bruce, and then back to you, right? And all that history..that is priceless!

[mockingbird812]

Its cleaned out Bentley!!! Bruce posted the story of my car - he did not own it.

[Xplantdad]

I wish I had owned it...But I got to see it up close...a bunch <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[m22mike]

Good for you Sam, glad your baby is back with you.

Mike <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[mockingbird812]

Frank (flyingn) inspired me to make a spring start up video after installing Eric's fine work (I asked Eric to do only a mechanical restoration) <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif ...

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/03/full-1691-40568-image.jpg

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mockingb...hc0nlk.mp4.html (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mockingbird812/media/69%20Blk%20Red%20L78%20Velle/79AA449A-0B52-4934-BDB9-E9975B9BD6CF_zpsa4hc0nlk.mp4.html)

[VintageMusclecar]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Love it... she's so quiet at idle.

[Postsedan]

What a great looking engine <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif

Dan

[Tenney]

Makin' the right racket! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Hi Sam

The attachment won't open for me can you send it as an email? I want to hear the solid lifters:-)

Ryan

[mockingbird812]

Ryan - sent you an email with the attachment. Let me know that it works - might have to get the master (Bruce) involved otherwise!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

BINGO!!

I now officially have spring fever!!!

Nice exhaust note:-)

Ryan

[mockingbird812]

Glad I could instill some spring fever in you guys like Frank did for me. Keep in mind my Chevelle is still breathing thru its original mufflers (altho it does belch some metal frags from time to time <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif ). She'll get headers and a new exhaust soon so I can step up the dBs and tone a bit! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

Sounds great Sam!

[green crv]

Just WOW! The pictures are incredible, really like the one with the tree branches on the hood, so assume. I'm not a jealous person of other cars, but yours hurts a lot. LOL. Black and red on top of my list of colors. Enjoyed the exhaust sound makes me want to start my up, thanks for sharing Sam. Steve. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[Zman1969]

OK Sam how about an update on this? how about a video of ot driving I read almost every page and I didnt find the sound clip <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif
and add me to the list
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif

Great story and beautiful ride

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Zman1969</div><div class="ubbcode-body">OK Sam how about an update on this? how about a video of ot driving I read almost every page and I didnt find the sound clip <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif
and add me to the list
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif

Great story and beautiful ride </div></div>

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mockingb...hc0nlk.mp4.html (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mockingbird812/media/69%20Blk%20Red%20L78%20Velle/79AA449A-0B52-4934-BDB9-E9975B9BD6CF_zpsa4hc0nlk.mp4.html)

Dan

[Postsedan]

I forgot to add....Sam`s Chevelle Sound Bite is my daily Alarm Snooze <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[mockingbird812]

Got the ol' gal out for some exercise today. Great weather - plenty of sunshine...

[enio45]

Nice Sam.......!!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Wowza!!!

Lovely:-)

Ryan

[scuncio]

Beautiful.

[NorCam]

Great car and great history to go along with it Sam. And if that's still the original lacquer, it's simply awesome! Love that car!

[bbbentley]

Man and machine personify perfection!

[Postsedan]

One of my all time favorites. Are you finally going to bring her to NOCC the first weekend in August?

Dan

[WILMASBOYL78]

Great car...can't beat a black L78.

I see "Old Glory" has a spot in the garage....nice touch.

wilma

[Tenney]

Beauty!!

[Woj]

One of my all time favorites. Are you finally going to bring her to NOCC the first weekend in August?

Dan


Yes, what Dan said. We could unite the twins.

Phil

[ORIGLS6]

Don't let that pretty baby get sunburnt!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Another vote for NOCC:-)

Ryan

[Postsedan]

There really is no excuse not to bring this Beauty to NOCC......especially since you are soooooo close to Strongsville. What do you say :D

Dan

[cook_dw]

Very pretty car Sam.. You are a lucky man.

[tunes]

Still looks great Sam. I'll bet it put a smile on your face when you fired her up and put her in gear.

[Mr. Chevy]

Looking good Sam... Yours and Phil's car would look great together..

Rich

[mockingbird812]

Thanks. Would love to hit the the Ohio Chevelle show. It's a VERY good one. August is chock o block for me already - will be out of town for 3 of the 4 weeks. My little sis is visiting with us now and asked to go for a ride and she really appreciates these old muscle cars and had a blast. There are quite a few car shows in the area that I would like to get out to. Can't wait!

[Postsedan]

Thanks. Would love to hit the the Ohio Chevelle show. It's a VERY good one. August is chock o block for me already - will be out of town for 3 of the 4 weeks. My little sis is visiting with us now and asked to go for a ride and she really appreciates these old muscle cars and had a blast. There are quite a few car shows in the area that I would like to get out to. Can't wait!

Does this mean YES or NO? I like confirmation :D

Dan

[enio45]

Sam, i don't think you should take the car out....considering how old it is, you should probably roll that old thing back in the garage and cover it up so no one can see it....or better yet, send it back to me where i can at least keep it dry and covered....just sayin

:-)

[NorCam]

Or even better, send it on a holiday. To Western Canada where I would invite all 396 cubes into my home and give it an Irish welcome before sending it home.

It would then return home with an Irish blessing and plenty-o-miles. :)

https://what5.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/leprechaun-bailando-81734.gif

[mockingbird812]

Well here is my challenge: Driving it 340+ miles round trip is probably not going to happen (let the spears fly!!!). Yes I would let it get rained on but the possibility of breakdown on a major highway gives me the willies! So, I am left with trailering it. I no longer have a hauler nor a trailer. I will see what I can conjure up in the mean time.

Eddie - your reverse psychology/tuff love is so, so transparent. Not a bad tact tho!!!!!!! ;>)

[Postsedan]

Well here is my challenge: Driving it 340+ miles round trip is probably not going to happen (let the spears fly!!!). Yes I would let it get rained on but the possibility of breakdown on a major highway gives me the willies! So, I am left with trailering it. I no longer have a hauler nor a trailer. I will see what I can conjure up in the mean time.

Eddie - your reverse psychology/tuff love is so, so transparent. Not a bad tact tho!!!!!!! ;>)

What is 340 miles among friends.....good friends admiring your Chevelle :D

I am sure you can find a few local car guys that would love to help you trailer the Chevelle.....If I was local, I would certainly help you :D

Dan

[1969grb]

Sam, I would be more than happy to help you out. I will pick your car up and return it after the show. Your car needs to be there!


Grady

[Postsedan]

Sam, I would be more than happy to help you out. I will pick your car up and return it after the show. Your car needs to be there!


Grady

NOW THAT THERE IS WHAT IT's ALL ABOUT......Grady to the rescue. What do you say Sam :D

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Done deal:-)

Can't wait to check it out:-)

Ryan

[mockingbird812]

Do tell Grady! I'll give you a holler. My house is right on the way, right Grady? ;>)

[Woj]

No pressure Sam, no pressure at all. We would love to see your car at the show. Fingers crossed!!

Phil

[Postsedan]

In the famous words of Burgess Meredith :D

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7d8aB8Moxos

Dan

[Postsedan]

Sam,

Call Mark (NOCC) tomorrow and get Registered :D

Very exciting :D

Dan

[m22mike]

And book a room ASAP as well.....

Mike

[enio45]

I dont know sam , id leave under the cover....

[galveston]

I dont know sam , id leave under the cover....

Sam get it out and drive....Don't listen to " cobweb car cover Eddie".

[mockingbird812]

Sam get it out and drive....Don't listen to " cobweb car cover Eddie".

Yeah Shaun, I heard that Eddie doesn't even know what he has out in his garage anymore as he hasn't lifted the car covers in YEEEEEEAAAAARRRRRS! He even confuses them Cramos for Feerawrees! You know, same profile and all!!! ;>))

[m22mike]

Last two posts.......:haha::haha::haha:

[mockingbird812]

It's ON!!!!!! Just worked out the initial details with Grady and my Chevelle is headed to Strongsville! I asked a standard battery of questions to determine sanity and Grady passed with flying colors! Can't wait!!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Great this all worked out:-)

I will pick up Grady's COPO and bring it to the show while you guys are busy.

Always willing to help:-)

Ryan

[m22mike]

:biggthumpup: you'll like it Sam, great company.

[mockingbird812]

Good plan Ryan! ;>). Mikey, I was last at this show in 2013 and had a blast!!!!

[Mr. Chevy]

Glad your coming Sam..

Rich

[Postsedan]

Good plan Ryan! ;>). Mikey, I was last at this show in 2013 and had a blast!!!!

Of course you were.....any true '69 guy would not have missed all the 1969 Chevelle`s I had invited in 2013....that was a lot of fun.

Glad Grady stepped up and you and the Chevelle are attending....now we must have you and Phil park next to one another....after all, we have only been trying to have you two park next to one another for what seems like a decade.

Phil, let's do our usual photo ménage in the back of the hotel of the two cars together :D
Ryan....you stay out of that pool window....that picture still haunts me.

Sam, looking forward to seeing you and the Chevelle.

Dan

[Mr. Chevy]

In the words of Flounder.....

https://youtu.be/arZdeg_fL-I

Rich

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Of course you were.....any true '69 guy would not have missed all the 1969 Chevelle`s I had invited in 2013....that was a lot of fun.

Glad Grady stepped up and you and the Chevelle are attending....now we must have you and Phil park next to one another....after all, we have only been trying to have you two park next to one another for what seems like a decade.

Phil, let's do our usual photo ménage in the back of the hotel of the two cars together :D
Ryan....you stay out of that pool window....that picture still haunts me.

Sam, looking forward to seeing you and the Chevelle.

Dan

I wasn't the one who had a camera and 4 COPO's to shoot and instead ended up taking pictures of weirdos in the pool:-)

Ryan

PS: A nice addition to the photo shoot would be the Black-Red L89 (not a survivor)

[Postsedan]

In the words of Flounder.....

https://youtu.be/arZdeg_fL-I

Rich

Rich,

Too funny.....Priceless! :D

Dan

[m22mike]

Good plan Ryan! ;>). Mikey, I was last at this show in 2013 and had a blast!!!!

Geeez, forgot about that Sam, :no:

[Woj]

Glad Grady stepped up and you and the Chevelle are attending....now we must have you and Phil park next to one another....after all, we have only been trying to have you two park next to one another for what seems like a decade.

Phil, let's do our usual photo ménage in the back of the hotel of the two cars together :D
Ryan....you stay out of that pool window....that picture still haunts me.

Sam, looking forward to seeing you and the Chevelle.

Dan[/QUOTE]


I'm in. Sounds good.

Phil

[DW31S]

Now THAT was good! The comraderie among car guy's is awesome!

[Postsedan]

Now THAT was good! The comraderie among car guy's is awesome!

Dave,

The only thing that would make our yearly event better.....is if you attended. What do you say my friend.....come join us. I guarantee you a great time :D
Please do not tell me you cannot make it....as you are going on a Cruise Ship :-(

Dan

[DW31S]

Dan, we booked a 10 day Cruise for this November while on board last year. One of these years, we'll book a cruise that starts on Sunday and I can fly out to Chicago for Friday and Saturday.

[Postsedan]

Why did I already know that.....all good my friend. Family always first.

Dan

[mockingbird812]

I believe Dan is talking about Dave coming out to the August Chevelle show in Ohio and Dave thinks Dan is referring to the MCACN show in Nov.

[DW31S]

I did think he was asking about the MCACN.

[Postsedan]

Dave and I spoke.....all good now. Dave is going to see if he can join us at the 2017 NOCC :D

Dan

[VintageMusclecar]

I had the pleasure of seeing this fine example of automotive history in person today--one word springs to mind--"stunning". :drool:

Better yet, I got to spin a few wrenches on it with Sam. :biggthumpup:

Thank you Sam. :beers:

[mockingbird812]

I had the pleasure of seeing this fine example of automotive history in person today--one word springs to mind--"stunning". :drool:

Better yet, I got to spin a few wrenches on it with Sam. :biggthumpup:

Thank you Sam. :beers:

Ah, the thanks are going in your direction my good man. It was nice to see you and Rachel and spend the afternoon together.

Eric used his highly acute sleuthing skills to track down an ignition system gremlin that was causing the Chevelle to hiccup a bunch and was progressively getting worse. Turns out there was a poor connection for the points. Changed out the condenser and spark plugs as well. Set timing and dwell and she was feeling her old self again in no time.

When we did an initial timing check, it turns out that total mechanical advance was 46-47 degrees! We saw the original owners (Wayne Tuck) handy work with day-two performance mod to the springs to provide this extra advance. This sparked a memory I had from a conversation with Wayne a few years back. He boasted part of his setup for racing was that he installed a kit to provide 48 deg total advance - I included this note in the 2008 HMM article about his car.

Needless to say, between Eric's handy work on my Chevelle's Holley (restored last year) and the distributor, things are running real good now.

THANK YOU Eric!!!

[mockingbird812]

Super time at NOCC show!! Great people, neat cars, good grub! Finally got the "twins" together and they felt very comfortable for having never met before! Woj's is an INCREDIBLE specimen! Now time to prep for MCACN this fall. I asked Bill Schultz (Rita's hubby) to do another caricature like he did for my Deuce a few years back. True to form, he knocked it out of the park! The details of his art work should give you a clue to some of the day2 transformation that my Chevelle will under go.

Big thanks again to Grady for gittin' me there in style!!!....

[Crush]

That is some very cool pics!!!

[DW31S]

Sorry to say that I obviously wasn't at the show. I'm still being hampered with this back pain resulting from the march 27 spinal fusion. Most of the time the pain is off the charts and to travel that far for a car show just wasn't going to happen. Maybe next year.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Nice to see both of you guys Sam and Phil.

Also nice to see these great survivors together:-)

The Day 2 plan is exciting, especially as your car was day 2 ed back in the day:-)

Ryan

[Tenney]

Too cool, Sam! What a savage sketch!!

The Bill & Rita combo are a championship-level team!

[olredalert]

----X-2 on the Sam and Phil part, Ryan. Also, add your name to the list........Bill S

[Bill Pritchard]

Was Bill Schultz tutored by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth? Great sketch. Nice to see the 'twins' together :)

[Postsedan]

The two twins parked next to one another was the high light of the NOCC Show :D

Thanks again to Phil, Grady and Sam :D

Dan

[Woj]

What a treat to get the twins together. Sam and I have talked about this for years and this year we finally did it. Grady was helpful in getting Sam's car to the show. We had a great time with all the Chevelle guys, lots of great info and stories shared. A good time had by all.

Phil Woj.

[mockingbird812]

Super get-together - just great seeing old friends and making new.

Yes Bill, I feel that Bill S must be channeling Ed Roth's work. I just love the energy and goofiness in his caricatures. There are some really neat details in the car that just blow my mind! I really felt he caught the essence of me and my faithful pup Abbey! ;>)

[Salvatore]

Those two chevelles are really killer. Real nice stuff!

[mockingbird812]

Prepping for MCACN. No time to waste (other than to stage this photo ;>) ). Here is my “weapons load” for the Chevelle...

[enio45]

sam, brings back memories of the Deuce when we "Day 2'ed" it......simular pic!

[Xplantdad]

Cool!

[Postsedan]

That's what I'm talking about :D

Nothing better than "Day2"

I can't wait to see it.

Well done Sam.

Dan

[Woj]

Sam.

Those are some nice accessories. Can't wait to see your car in "full day-two dress".

Sam and I will have our cars together at MCACN. My car was originally a "church and grocery" car bought new by Mabel Summerlin. Sam's will be wearing the day two battle uniform, mine will be in stock clothing.

Phil Woj.

[Postsedan]

Two of the BEST TWIN Combination '69 Chevelle's on the Planet.....plus the two owners are Great Too :D

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Love it, even more now if that is possible?

Ryan

[JRC99]

Prepping for MCACN. No time to waste (other than to stage this photo ;>) ). Here is my “weapons load” for the Chevelle...

Love it!

Well, other than the air cleaner. Those things give me hives! Lol

[Zedder]

Love that car!

[SuperNovaSS]

It’s going to be a monster!

Keep up the good work!


Jason

[RPOLS3]

Looking forward to seeing this at MCACN

[A12pilot]

I'm not always a Chevelle guy....but when I am.....I like Black, 4spd, L78, 69s!!!:eek2::eek2::eek2::eek2:

What a gorgeous car!!! I can't wait to see the Day 2 mods and now I'm wanting to Day 2 my Bee! It's going to look awesome next to Woj's twin. Stunning!!!:biggthumpup::biggthumpup:

See you guys there!

Cheers:beers:

Dave

[scuncio]

Oh damn!!! Can't wait to see it.

[mockingbird812]

Oh damn!!! Can't wait to see it.

You recognize those headers Tony? ;>) Cursed up a storm last night (just ask my better half) putting the driver's side header on!!!!!

[mockingbird812]

It’s going to be a monster!

Keep up the good work!


Jason

Your '69 dated Sun Super Tach arrived safe and sound and looks great. It will find its way on to the steering column. Thanks Jason!

[mockingbird812]

sam, brings back memories of the Deuce when we "Day 2'ed" it......simular pic!

Eddie,

I think I gave us a bit more time back then to put all of the D2 goodies on the Deuce. This is going to be TIGHT - schedule wise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mockingbird812]

Thanks guys, I am really looking forward to debuting the 'velle at MCACN and hanging with the Buckeye boys and their cool rides (another 2 Chevelles (Rich and Woj) and some ol' 67 Cramo with an L88 stuffed under the hood that Grady hauled out of his basement). ;>)

[BCreekDave]

Thanks guys, I am really looking forward to debuting the 'velle at MCACN and hanging with the Buckeye boys and their cool rides (another 2 Chevelles (Rich and Woj) and some ol' 67 Cramo with an L88 stuffed under the hood that Grady hauled out of his basement). ;>)

Planning on driving up from Dayton on Saturday. Love to see your car. Do you know where you will be at the convention center?

[mockingbird812]

Planning on driving up from Dayton on Saturday. Love to see your car. Do you know where you will be at the convention center?

Dave - not exactly sure, but here is what Bob Ashton relayed to us....

"Located in big room, close to vintage, third block from the chute. Two blocks closer to the three copo's and the zl1 were last year. open in all four sides"

hope this helps - see you there "neighbor"!

[m22mike]

Looking forward to seeing the day two goodies on the Black car Sam, and hanging with Phil, Rich and Grady, Oh , and Dave and his better half...:grin:.. too.
Dave , I will have my mini mag light with fresh batteries for my inspection of the "B" you can't always tell just by the pictures you know...:naughty:
Here's to Happy Hour at the Embasy :beers:

Mike

[mockingbird812]

Looking forward to seeing the day two goodies on the Black car Sam, and hanging with Phil, Rich and Grady, Oh , and Dave and his better half...:grin:.. too.
Dave , I will have my mini mag light with fresh batteries for my inspection of the "B" you can't always tell just by the pictures you know...:naughty:
Here's to Happy Hour at the Embasy :beers:

Mike

Hmm, certified bowtie guy inspectin' one them mopars - should be interesting!! ;>)

[mr.4speed]

Love it Sam!! ��

[Xplantdad]

Hmm, certified bowtie guy inspectin' one them mopars - should be interesting!! ;>)



Hey, get off the internet and back to work! Chop Chop!!

[scuncio]

You recognize those headers Tony? ;>) Cursed up a storm last night (just ask my better half) putting the driver's side header on!!!!!

Oh for sure! They turned out great. Did they fit ok?

[L78M22Rag]

Sure like the patina on those ladder bars and tow tabs. I can't wait to see the finished day-two product!

[Mr. Chevy]

Holy smokes Sam,

There is a lot of instillation there... You better get a crackin' my friend unless that's an older photo.... We only have a few weeks to go here before the big show!!

Rich

[SuperNovaSS]

Your '69 dated Sun Super Tach arrived safe and sound and looks great. It will find its way on to the steering column. Thanks Jason!

Sam,


Great to hear Sam. It should look right at home when installed.

Jason

[mockingbird812]

Oh for sure! They turned out great. Did they fit ok?

“Fit” is a subjective term. I finessed the passenger's side in this evening. It was MUCH easier than the driver’s side. That side was a challenge. The reverse lockout linkage/pivot point had to be removed. The distance between the headers and steering column, z-bar, and engine mount are paper thin!!! The trajectory of the output ends of each header are kind of heading in different directions. Still have some more finessing but the sound these things will make should be worth it!

[mockingbird812]

Holy smokes Sam,

There is a lot of instillation there... You better get a crackin' my friend unless that's an older photo.... We only have a few weeks to go here before the big show!!

Rich

You got that right Rich. No time to spare. Every waking minute that i am not at work is spent in the shop on the ‘velle. Lori has been VERY understanding - I’m not WORTHY!!!!!! I do have a plan and so far am staying on schedule. Stand by............

[scuncio]

“Fit” is a subjective term. I finessed the driver’s side in this evening. It was MUCH easier than the driver’s side. That side was a challenge. The reverse lockout linkage/pivot point had to be removed. The distance between the headers and steering column, z-bar, and engine mount are paper thin!!! The trajectory of the output ends of each header are kind of heading in different directions. Still have some more finessing but the sound these things will make should be worth it!

Wow, I can imagine. They will sound KILLER and you'll forget all about the fitment!

[Damien]

Can't wait to see the end result Sam, it's going to be great! :biggthumpup:

[A12pilot]

Sam,

It appears my "Day 2 Clinic" idea is doing some voodoo-hoojoo on YOU! :hmmm::thumbsdown: Personally....i think this is all Mike and Grady's fault... what with their 'bajillion point Day 2 COPCAR and such!

Mike.... I'm stealing those batteries. Bee is best viewed through Sunglasses!:rolleyes2:

Looking forward to seeing you all and seeing these Day 2 mods in person! So FRIGGIN cool!

Cheers
Dave

[68l30]

Looking forward to seeing the transformation. Welcome to the DayTwo party!!

BIG

[Mr. Chevy]

Sam, I would gladly come over after work and help you but it doesn't help that we live about a 4 hour drive apart...

I finished up detailing the yellow beast last Friday... LOL

Rich

[mockingbird812]

I finished up detailing the yellow beast last Friday... LOL

Rich

Not helpful Rich!!!! ;>) Tranny and cross-member are in and headers are both pointed in the right direction - that was a monumental feat requiring spousal unit help (somehow thot I could do that myself!! LOL!!!)

[Mr. Chevy]

I want to hear that thing run with the Super Scavenger Headers...

Rich

[MosportGreen66]

I want to hear that thing run with the Super Scavenger Headers...

Rich

uncorked...

Do the right thing Sam!

Dan

[bbbenny]

Sam;s Work is always first class! BBBenny

[mockingbird812]

Soooooooooo.....had a blast at MCACN. WHAT A SHOW!!!! Super seeing all my buds and way cool muscle cars! Glad the show goers were able to enjoy my Chevelle, except for the part that it didn’t show up. Well, I had a few technical set backs leading up to the show and was not able to recover, so I really had no choice but to give up my slot to Grady and his beautiful D2 COPO Camaro - you’re welcome MCACN goers! I was very disappointed not to have my ‘velle there but will be looking forward to next year. Things are tracking once again so here’s a teaser....

[wheelhop]

the accelerator pedal is saying "please push me"!

[Postsedan]

Sam,

Great seeing you.....we hope to see you and Chevelle again in Ohio and back at MCaCN in 2018.

Dan

[Damien]

Come on Sam, don't leave us hanging. Some more pics mate! 3gears.gif

[Yann]

show us some pictures please!! :)

[Woj]

Very nice Sam.

[mockingbird812]

I picked up these M/T aluminum VCs at a garage sale 10 or so years ago for $15 (with a pair of aluminum SB VCs thrown in for good measure). I restored them recently....

[enio45]

That is "looking alot like Christmas" !!

Niceeee!

[enio45]

Where is the black velvet Hurst handle???

[Mr. Chevy]

Looks very nice Sam!!

Rich

[mockingbird812]

Thanks Rich!

Where is the black velvet Hurst handle???

Ha Eddie, that brings back memories of the Roof Deuce of course. Paul & Linda Roof HAD to have a velvet Hurst shift handle because of the cold western PA winters, but down here in balmy southwestern OH those fuzzy handles are just not necessary. BTW, I bought that NOS fuzzy handle from a great American living in, of all states, Alaska!

[Tenney]

Diggin' the details!

[VintageMusclecar]

For those who haven't seen Sam's Chevelle in person yet--it'll be worth the wait. :biggthumpup:

Thanks again to Sam for allowing me to be a part of your project. :flag:

[A12pilot]

Just bee-a-yootiful, Samitron!! Love it! nice work for sure.

Cheers
Dave

[Turbo70Camaro]

Orange headers gotta love it good stuff man.................

[markinnaples]

Those engine shots are killer.

[cook_dw]

Great choices for add-ons. More pics! Car looks fantastic.

[mockingbird812]

SST-802 (thanks for the assistance Mikey!)....

[Woj]

Now that is awesome. Good job Sam.

[big gear head]

Nice!

[augy]

HAD to have a velvet Hurst shift handle because of the cold western PA winters

Still have one of those brand new in the package from the late 60's. Didn't help much when we drove our musclecars in -30 temps back then. That solid chunk of aluminum just stayed COLD!

[Mr. Chevy]

Looks great Sam!!

Rich

[wheelhop]

one of these?

[A12pilot]

Is this car done yet?!? I want it!!! Love the tach glow!! Looking good Sam-ola!:biggthumpup:

Cheers:beers:
Dave

[mockingbird812]

Thanks fellows. Am taking my time (now that I have time) and having fun converting my Chevelle.

File the below under nurturing my OCD, but I wanted to keep things authentic and period correct, so I used this 60’s vintage #56 Murray "Gold Seal" hose clamp to attach my tach to steering column.

[m22mike]

Wow, such attention to detail...goggles

[augy]

one of these?

Yessir....

[mockingbird812]

I rebuilt both of my wheel cylinders this week (thanks for pointing me in the right direction Woj) and so while I was back there I decided to mount the Lakewood lower control arms.

[Crush]

I rebuilt both of my wheel cylinders this week (thanks for pointing me in the right direction Woj) and so while I was back there I decided to mount the Lakewood lower control arms.

Man your car looks really clean underneath!

[mockingbird812]

Man your car looks really clean underneath!

Yeah, I am very grateful for the overall condition of this Chevelle. That is a new Gardner exhaust with my car's original exhaust hangers that are nearly pristine. Eric Gardner was blown away by the hangers' condition (I'll post a photo later). Car was well cared for over the years and was not garaged for just its first year of life and has only accumulated 32K miles.

[Crush]

Yeah, I am very grateful for the overall condition of this Chevelle. That is a new Gardner exhaust with my car's original exhaust hangers that are nearly pristine. Eric Gardner was blown away by the hangers condition (I'll post a photo later). Car was well cared for over the years and was not garaged for just its first year of life and has only accumulated 32K miles.

Did you think twice about making it a day 2 car? The reason I ask as I have a similar condition car that I have thought about dong the day 2 thing to!

[mockingbird812]

Crush. I’ve been thinking about doing it for way too long and it is time to get it done! Everything is bolt on and reversible so it is a no-brainer! I found a couple photos of my original hangers by themselves…

[Crush]

Nice! Your inspiring me! I’ll start w Cragars!!

[mockingbird812]

Glad to hear it Crush - others inspired me too. So, go start your own thread so we can follow along with you!!!

Vintage Gabriel HiJacker Air Shocks are next.....maybe some slicks too......

[A12pilot]

Love it, Sam!! Your car looks awesome! :biggthumpup: Will I see it this year at MCACN??:hmmm: Nice work. Amazing how those hangers look.

Cheers
Dave

[mockingbird812]

“... this year at MCACN”. That has a nice ring to it Dave- its just ‘round the corner!!! YES, it will be there with bells on!

[A12pilot]

Just around the corner!?!? Crap!!! I gotta get busy too!!! Less postin’.....more doin’!!!!

Cheers

Dave

PS: Love the HiJackers!!!

[mockingbird812]

New shoes! 9.00x15x29.5” tall M&H Cheater slicks on 15x7 steel wheels and 6.70-15 x 27.5” tall Firestones on Cragar SS 4.5” “skinnies”

[Damien]

Looking good Sam! :beers:

[Postsedan]

Love it!

Day2 Rocks!

Dan

[Mr. Chevy]

Looks great Sam..

Rich

[Verne_Frantz]

Sam, Are you sure those slicks were available in '69?

I'm not busting b*lls; I'm just asking.....

Verne

[mockingbird812]

Fair question Verne. So, this is what I know. OO told me that when he had his car set up for its best results at the track for the quarter mile, he had M&H slicks that were 29.5" tall (on 15x7" wheels) and with such a tall tire he finally settled on 4.88 gears. He remembered the engine revving to 6200 rpm through the traps with this set up. This photo was taken in 1971 with the tall M&H's out back, so I can't tell you when he actually bought these, but maybe some others will have information on when they were debuted.

[big gear head]

That's a cool picture. :burnout:

[olredalert]

----Sam,,, Now you need the truck to complete the theme!........Bill S

[scuncio]

Looks amazing.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

----Sam,,, Now you need the truck to complete the theme!........Bill S

Always get the truck!!!!

Ryan

[mockingbird812]

Yeah, the truck. It’s a beaut. I’ll work on tracking it down - how hard could that be?

That was OO’s dad’s ‘66. That pick up is about 5 years old in that picture and looks to be in nice shape (for a rust prone Ford) despite the salty/wet southern VA winters. I think OO’s habits of taking care of his vehicles were picked up from his Dad. BTW, you might be able to see the red interior on the truck. That color scheme, of course, was OO’s inspiration for his Chevelle. Wayne and his Dad have always had a close relationship.

[Canuck]

Love the look of the slicks on the 'velle.

[augy]

Sam, Are you sure those slicks were available in '69?

I'm not busting b*lls; I'm just asking.....

Verne

Yes, they actually were available in 1968. I had the very same pair of cheaters on my 1st (ordered new) '68 L79 Malibu back then. This is a poor black and white Day 2 pic of that car taken with an old Polaroid camera in summer of '68.

[NorCam]

Absolutely love this car Sam. The Day II touches are so well executed on this beauty that I'll have to wipe down my keyboard when I close this page! I'd keep it open but the drool is already running out the corner of my mouth.

Even the dogs looking at me here. ;)

[chevyman0429]

Absolutely stunning love the look of the wheel combo! Sam do u happen to know the maker of those ladder bars I’d like to hunt down a set.

[mockingbird812]

Thanks for your photo Augy - that clears things up - tuff looking ‘68!

Coming from you Norcam, that says a lot! Thanks - having a blast!!

Thanks Chevyman - those are Lakewood “traction bars’ (really they are replacements for stock lower control arms). Easy swap out and just bolt right in - no drilling required like Lakewood "Ladder Bars". I bought these at a garage sale awhile back and didn’t know their application but thot they were cool looking. This article (notice the author’s name!) helped to piece together what was going on - some kind sYcer provided this....

[augy]

Thanks for your photo Augy - that clears things up - tuff looking ‘68!



No problem.....just wish it was a better photo. Come to think of it, those cheaters were purchased early in 1967. Bought them for a '57 Chevy 150 2-door sedan that I raced during '67, then used the same tires and black steel wheels on that '68 Malibu the following year for trips to the drag strip.

A little off-topic, but I hope you guys don't mind a true story about cheater slicks and ice. Spring of 1968: a buddy also had a beautiful '57 Chevy, and he put his cheaters on, just for looks, one weekend when the snow was melting around here. He just couldn't wait. 6 am on the following Monday morning. 5 of us in his car on our way to work (we carpooled), we hit a patch of ice at about 50 mph and rolled the car 1.5 times. Car ended up upside down in the ditch. No seatbelts of course. 5 bodies and 5 lunch buckets flying around inside the car during the rollover. We crawled out through the back window which had popped out in one piece. None of us were seriously hurt, but the car was totalled. That was a very sad day and a hard lesson learned.

Funny (kind of) ending to the story. About 6 years later, 1974, I had just gotten married, and the new wife and I rented a house on the very same farm in front of which we had rolled that '57 Chevy. I told her the story and one day we walked the ditch where the car rolled. We found a Steppenwolf 8 track tape that flew out of the car 6 years earlier. I gave it back to my buddy and to this day it's the only thing he still has from that car.

BTW, I LOVE the Day 2 look of your '69! Think I'll do that with my '68 just for the memories! As you mentioned, it's all bolt-on and can be changed back to stock at any time.....

[67since67]

No problem.....just wish it was a better photo. Come to think of it, those cheaters were purchased early in 1967. Bought them for a '57 Chevy 150 2-door sedan that I raced during '67, then used the same tires and black steel wheels on that '68 Malibu the following year for trips to the drag strip.

A little off-topic, but I hope you guys don't mind a true story about cheater slicks and ice. Spring of 1968: a buddy also had a beautiful '57 Chevy, and he put his cheaters on, just for looks, one weekend when the snow was melting around here. He just couldn't wait. 6 am on the following Monday morning. 5 of us in his car on our way to work (we carpooled), we hit a patch of ice at about 50 mph and rolled the car 1.5 times. Car ended up upside down in the ditch. No seatbelts of course. 5 bodies and 5 lunch buckets flying around inside the car during the rollover. We crawled out through the back window which had popped out in one piece. None of us were seriously hurt, but the car was totalled. That was a very sad day and a hard lesson learned.

Funny (kind of) ending to the story. About 6 years later, 1974, I had just gotten married, and the new wife and I rented a house on the very same farm in front of which we had rolled that '57 Chevy. I told her the story and one day we walked the ditch where the car rolled. We found a Steppenwolf 8 track tape that flew out of the car 6 years earlier. I gave it back to my buddy and to this day it's the only thing he still has from that car.

BTW, I LOVE the Day 2 look of your '69! Think I'll do that with my '68 just for the memories! As you mentioned, it's all bolt-on and can be changed back to stock at any time.....

As I've told you previously Augy, you've led an interesting life!

[mockingbird812]

No problem.....just wish it was a better photo. Come to think of it, those cheaters were purchased early in 1967. Bought them for a '57 Chevy 150 2-door sedan that I raced during '67, then used the same tires and black steel wheels on that '68 Malibu the following year for trips to the drag strip.

A little off-topic, but I hope you guys don't mind a true story about cheater slicks and ice. Spring of 1968: a buddy also had a beautiful '57 Chevy, and he put his cheaters on, just for looks, one weekend when the snow was melting around here. He just couldn't wait. 6 am on the following Monday morning. 5 of us in his car on our way to work (we carpooled), we hit a patch of ice at about 50 mph and rolled the car 1.5 times. Car ended up upside down in the ditch. No seatbelts of course. 5 bodies and 5 lunch buckets flying around inside the car during the rollover. We crawled out through the back window which had popped out in one piece. None of us were seriously hurt, but the car was totalled. That was a very sad day and a hard lesson learned.

Funny (kind of) ending to the story. About 6 years later, 1974, I had just gotten married, and the new wife and I rented a house on the very same farm in front of which we had rolled that '57 Chevy. I told her the story and one day we walked the ditch where the car rolled. We found a Steppenwolf 8 track tape that flew out of the car 6 years earlier. I gave it back to my buddy and to this day it's the only thing he still has from that car.

BTW, I LOVE the Day 2 look of your '69! Think I'll do that with my '68 just for the memories! As you mentioned, it's all bolt-on and can be changed back to stock at any time.....

Holy Cow Augy - that is an outrageous story! The 5 of you cheated death - how different things could have been. Love the Steppenwolf tape tidbit. Keep your "off-topic" stories coming! Start a new thread if you want. Thanks!

[augy]

As I've told you previously Augy, you've led an interesting life!

Yeah, interesting.....between surviving my teen and military years, hot rods and Harleys, wife says I should write a book.

Pretty boring now. Well, except for that John Deere incident last summer.....:wink:

[augy]

Holy Cow Augy - that is an outrageous story! The 5 of you cheated death - how different things could have been. Love the Steppenwolf tape tidbit. Keep your "off-topic" stories coming! Start a new thread if you want. Thanks!

Apologies for hijacking your '69 thread, but thought the "cheater slick" story was apropos. Since I'm new here, I just saw the Lounge forum. Maybe will start a new thread there for stories like this.

[mockingbird812]

No apologies necessary Augy. We all eat that stuff up!!

Broke into the 50s yesterday so I changed the oil and decided to let her poke her head outside to see if she could see her shadow or not!

[mr.4speed]

Man what a beauty!

[Yann]

Perfection!

[big gear head]

That looks awesome.

[m22mike]

Bad ASS :burnout:

[Postsedan]

Very nice Sam :-)

I use to Street Race my Chevelle with my hood off....great memories :)

Dan

[mockingbird812]

Hey Mikey, does the color scheme and tire/wheel combo remind you of another Chebbie that ran/runs the streets of NEO? ;>))

[Damien]

Looks great in the sunlight Sam! Nice work.:biggthumpup:

[450hp]

WOW looks so cool. Hope to see it at NOCC. My uncle was a cop in Canfield, went to his house all the time and to the fair. Probably seen you but didn"t know you then.:drool:

[Woj]

OH Yeah. That looks great Sam! Keep up the good work.

Phil W.

[Orange72]

Finally signed up so I can see the pic's
Looks Awesome!!!!

[x33rs]

Finally signed up so I can see the pic's
Looks Awesome!!!!

I have a factory orange 72 SS 454 just like your avatar. Very cool.

[m22mike]

Finally signed up so I can see the pic's
Looks Awesome!!!!

72 Flame Orange great 1 year color. My son has a 72 Malibu 350 that color and I had 2 72 Montes that color. :biggthumpup:

[mockingbird812]

Finally signed up so I can see the pic's
Looks Awesome!!!!

Welcome aboard Aaron. Ha, any son of Mikey is a friend of mine! Glad you are a part of our insanity around here. Enjoy!!!

[m22mike]

Funny, I did not realize you signed up Aaron :biggthumpup:

[Orange72]

Thanks Sam !! You all are a good bunch !!
Dad probably didn't notice I sent Him a friend request ? Haa

Yes My car is factory 65 flame orange, really is a Malibu 350, still has original gutz and Chrome, and Is my very first car !

[Postsedan]

Awesome.....Father and Son.

Love it.

Aaron....I too still have my 1972 Chevelle (my very first car). I have owned it since 1978.

Welcome aboard.

Dan

[A12pilot]

Spectacularious Personificaratti!! Nice work Samatron!!! That car is Samtastic!:eek2::biggthumpup: You now officially have your own word entered into the Book of SuperDave:hmmm:

Nice to see you signed up Aaron. Mikey.... no comment!

Cheers
Dave

[m22mike]

I totally missed his signing on here, even looked at the Orange car in the profile, he did tell me later he was on board. :biggthumpup:

[Orange72]

Super Dave cracks me up !! I will stick to saying Sam's car is Bad AZZZZ

Glad the Brake issue got worked out

Aaron

[mockingbird812]

Super Dave cracks me up !! I will stick to saying Sam's car is Bad AZZZZ

Glad the Brake issue got worked out

Aaron

Yeah Aaron, Dave cracks me up too! We really need to encourage him to come out of his shell more. i can only imagine the cracks he makes from the cockpit to his passengers - must be a hoot!! ;>)

So, my plan with D-2ing my Chevelle was that all speed parts would easily attach or at worst bolt on without modding the structure of the car. To that end, I wanted to provide a stable attachment for the Hurst Super Boot/Competition Plus combo (for spirited shifting) without drilling holes in the trans hump due to the larger footprint of the boot base plate....

[m22mike]

That's sweet, nice fab work :biggthumpup:

[big gear head]

That's very neat looking. Nice job.

[Orange72]

Right On !! Speed parts rarely just drop right in, so that is a nice touch to get it to fit.
nice work!

[mockingbird812]

Night shots.....

[Woj]

Looks great Sam.

How much time have you spent in the car with the garage lights off just staring at the gauges? Nice fabrication work on with the shifter boot bezel adapter.

Great day-two change over!

Phil W.

[mockingbird812]

Excellent question Phil. The only thing I will say is, the gauge lights are very mesmerizing! And, even though you haven’t asked, so far I am not making motor noises with my mouth. �� thanks‼️

[WILMASBOYL78]

I don't see what the big deal is...it's just a really nice, super clean, highly detailed, 4 speed, L78 Chevelle...oh, and it's black.

Other than that it's just a Chevy :smirk:

Beautiful car owned by a great 'car guy'.

-wilma

[JpMotorsports]

Amazing car! Love everything about this build!

[A12pilot]

Well, my list keeps getting longer;

1. Invent something to make me millions!
2. Own my own Island get-a-way
3. Usurp Bob as head of MCACN
4. Steak Sam’s shifter boot bracket idea:biggthumpup:

I think that about sums it up!!! Nice work Sam! Man I can’t wait to see this car and between you and “Philvelle” as I call him:hmmm:, I’m diggin’ these cars!!

Cheers:beers:

Dave

[Mr. Chevy]

Looks great Sam....

Rich

[mockingbird812]

Thanks a bunch guys! Sunday I had a nice clear, crisp, sunny (cold) day to exercise the Chevelle and, more importantly, enough rain lately to wash the roads of that pesky salt. She ran real strong and seemed to like the 30 deg. weather. Took Lori along and she was impressed with the car's grunt (just 1/2 throttle). These are break-in miles as last fall I pulled the engine and asked Eric to go through it to make sure all was in order. All looked good except for the front main bearings which were beginning to show some scoring. This most likely as a result of the car's drag racing days and the resulting momentary starvation of oil flow toward the front of the crankshaft from repeated hard launches . Everything else looked good. So, a replacement of the bearings, a crank polishing, new rings and a light hone of the original bore and all of the original rotating assembly was put back together. Original valve springs were replaced for obvious reasons. So it will be a couple hundred more miles before I can really get on it but, all indications are that she is VERY healthy! Here is a short clip from the backend to let you hear what the newly refreshed insides sound like! (please excuse my crooked exhaust tips as I have a bit more massaging to do there). Enjoy! (Thanks to Bruce, Jody, and “the computer guy” for their persistence in getting the Youtube video posting feature to work again)


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[JpMotorsports]

Love it! I'd love to find a set of front runner cragars for my 67 Chevelle which has the same paint and interior colors as your 69

[olredalert]

----Sam,,, Is that thru Gardener exhaust except for the headers?.......Bill S

[mockingbird812]

Bill,

Yes, thru Gardner, but the mufflers are their free-er flowing version (can't remember what they call it) that has bit louder/deeper tone. Outside appearance is OEM-like but there are fewer baffles inside. BTW, these Super Scavengers are pretty tame loudness-wise until you get on it a bit and then the volume and quality of sound goes way up!:wink:

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Sounds really crisp!!!

Did you have it on a dyno after rebuild?

Ryan

[A12pilot]

Gimmie! Gimmie GIMMIE GIMMIE!!! Sounds great Samitron!! Looking forward to seeing this car in person. During my August jaunt to HoHiHo for the Mopar Nats... I'll have to swing by so I can get a preMCACN sneak peak!

Cheers
Dave

[mockingbird812]

Come on down Super Dave! we’ll uncork the Chevelle and see what kind of trouble we can get in. :naughty:

No dyno Ryan. Only seat-of-the-pants guesstimates. I’ll let you know what my calibrated seat-of-the-pants indicates after break in and the Super Scavengers are unleashed!:3gears:

[Tenney]

Makin' the right racket!!

[scuncio]

Sounds nice....

[A12pilot]

Need....picture..... update..... can't.... continue..... moving [klunk] (ooooo)goggles

Cheers:beers::biggthumpup:
Dave

PS: I think the Wojinator needs to start a Day 2 thread on something now! Even if it's the riding mower!:tongue:

[mockingbird812]

Here’s a bit of “chum” for you Dave....

[A12pilot]

Aaaaahhhhhh.....:drool:

Cheers
Dave

[mockingbird812]

So I am wrestling with which air cleaner to go with. I see a bunch of round “fly-eye” a/c’s used and was hoping to find something different that looks good. The below triangular type popularized by Weiand, Ram-Flo, Edelbrock, etc. may be a bit late to the game for my ‘69 wrt when they were introduced, so I will have to consider that (suggestions are welcomed). If I use this Ram-Flo I will have it replated so it pops. Regardless of which I choose, I want to address PCV on the passenger side of the engine and will most likely use carb vacuum to take care of it. So, just like I did with the Roof Deuce I used M22Mike’s (Mike A) inspiration to create a junction between the VC and the air cleaner and I thought I would post one way to take care of this. I like simple so I used copper and steel so I could get away with soldering. I may paint this black eventually although there is a definite steam punk vibe going on now...

[m22mike]

Dang.....your hired... :biggthumpup:

[olredalert]

----JFO, (just for me) absolutely better than Fly-eye! Hope the haters don't hate......Bill S

[DW31S]

Nothing here I don’t like! Attention to detail is “off the charts”!

[L78M22Rag]

Nice work! I like the look of that air cleaner.

[sixt9rsx33]

That is super cool. Love it!

[Woj]

Awesome work Sam. Very inspiring. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Excellent work.

[A12pilot]

This is the stuff I dig the most! It's all this little detail stuff that about 95% of the people that see the car will not know what they are looking at. Yet, in the end with the whole package on display, they are mesmerized and the reason why is all the little details like that came together to make that package!!:biggthumpup::worship:

Nice job, Samitron!!:biggthumpup::biggthumpup:

Cheers
Dave

PS: that reminds me.... leaky faucet I gotsta fix!

[mockingbird812]

Small progress, little details, big impact (IMO). After much needed assistance from Rick Nelson, I disassembled my wiper motor/washer pump. Next I degreased (1st photo) and prepped with muratic acid (2nd photo) all pieces to be plated and sent everything out for cadmium plating. I got my pieces back today (3rd photo) and it’s time for reassembly! (Extra plated pieces are for my vintage aluminum water pump).

[tunes]

Looks good so far!

[WILMASBOYL78]

Will it work when you put all the pieces back together :hmmm:

Nice job :biggthumpup:

-wilma

[Woj]

Looks like fine jewelry Sam. That will be some nice bling on the firewall.

[mockingbird812]

Will it work when you put all the pieces back together :hmmm:

Nice job :biggthumpup:

-wilma

Tom - THAT is the $64k question. Stay tuned!:dunno: :tongue: :laugh:

[BCreekDave]

Do you have anybody local do your plating?

[mockingbird812]

Do you have anybody local do your plating?


Hey Dave - Yes, with a catch. Metal Brite (937.278.9739 ask for Jim or Mike at 2445 Neff Rd. Dayton OH), does mostly chrome, nickel, and copper plating and some ceramic coating. They are my conduit to Hohman - a large outfit that does mostly industrial and mil spec plating. Hohman will not deal with end users like me but you can use Metal Brite as a pass through. They ain't cheap but do a good job. As with most plating, the more you can give them the better off value-wise you will be. They charge a minimum to cover their set up so save up your pieces and give them a bunch all at once. M Brite is doing a pair of BBC valve covers for me now and appears to understand the concept of original factory finish chrome vs most folks desire for "show" quality chroming.

[BCreekDave]

Got a bunch of parts with Mike Barr right now. Usually does great work but having some issues with the last job. He is standing behind the issues and we are working through it. Sometimes that is the best that you can ask for. Mike has been doing this since the 70's. He does know his stuff.

[mockingbird812]

Big shout out to Rick Nelson for his detailed reassembly instructions of my wiper system specifically reattaching a solenoid to the wiper pump frame with 4 relatively delicate tabs. Tricky procedure but had the confidence with the master’s trade secrets at the ready. Still lots of pieces to go back together but glad I got over this hurdle. :biggthumpup:

[Woj]

Assembly looks like the old game "operation". Good luck Sam. If it works, I'll have another one for you.... just kidding.

[BCreekDave]

My motto is "if they put it together, I can take it apart!" Getting it back together again and working is sometimes another thing. Thank goodness for folks that have gone there before and are willing to share their knowledge.

[A12pilot]

Nice work Samitron! As I keep saying....it's "Samtastic!" Always nice when someone else helps you with a delicate assembly like that. Mikey helped me with gutting my Thermactor pump on the 68. Very detailed and thorough. His instructions were "Just take it apart and pull all that crap outta there, then throw it back together. WTF? And how did you get my number?":hmmm::biggthumpup::tongue:

Can't wait to hover like a drone over your car in November!

Cheers:beers:
Dave

[WILMASBOYL78]

Seems like a hell of waste of time considering that this car won't be out in the rain :smirk: :smirk:

[cook_dw]

I have to say I am not a fan of 69 Chevelles... HOWEVER.. This car has definitely changed my mind. Amazing work and great thread.. I also spy a little Double Life on the work bench.. :headbang: You wouldn't happen to have an extra rotor button laying around would you? :D

[ron67]

Big shout out to Rick Nelson for his detailed reassembly instructions of my wiper system specifically reattaching a solenoid to the wiper pump frame with 4 relatively delicate tabs. Tricky procedure but had the confidence with the master’s trade secrets at the ready. Still lots of pieces to go back together but glad I got over this hurdle. :biggthumpup:

Rick is the man! Great car! Stunning!

[mockingbird812]

Thanks for the kind comments fellows. Below photo is the little bugger that I am waiting for in Saturday’s mail (Magnetic Relay Switch to place the wipers in the park position). I fried this when I incorrectly set up my electrical test of the wiper motor :blush: ! Then I’ll throw the whole thing back together and reinstall on the car. The other photo is my progress to date.

And Tom (WilmasboyL78), thank YOU for your bold prediction that this car will never see inclement weather. Fear not, I plan to make this ol’ Chebby my Daily Driver - I am even planning to disable a couple 2-3 pistons to turn my ‘velle into gas-sippin’, tree-huggin’, eco-friendly means of transportation. I’ll even start tracking my mpg in my signature so you will see how good of an idea this is! :naughty:


P.S. Darrell, yes I’ve got an extra NOS 4215C if that is what you need. Send me your mailing address via pm.