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Old 06-28-2007, 06:09 PM
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Well I am not very far but I also don't seem to move as fast as other. Money is tight and I do everything myself. I have a 1965 Chevelle I am working on the introduction is the new member area. so I would like to share some pictures with you. if you have any question of my project let me know.

Front Lower Control arm gusset

Rear lower trailing arm boxed and mini tubbed

Mini tubb gusset for Rear

Frame Upside down with Frame finished mini tubb (Thanks MArk Stielow)
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nice project man....Love '65 chevelle's........... ...........
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Back From the powdercoating shop



Upper/Lower trailing arms installed with bare Rear end
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nice project man....Love '65 chevelle's........... ...........
thank You very much I do have more pics though for you to see
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here is a side view with lower shock mounting bolt on

Eibach spirng and air bags installed

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Here is the Rear end getting put together





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And here is the Front Suspesnion



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The brakes going on



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excellent---Global West parts I see....great stuff..[where are you]??? BTW-WHAT kind of Bags r u using.?????
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And the ugly body But she will look nice in the future




Oh and an origional pic back in the 60 when the car ran
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excellent---Global West parts I see....great stuff..[where are you]??? BTW-WHAT kind of Bags r u using.?????
they are made by Airlift there are just to stiffen the rear up slightly plus if I have people in the rear seat I could pump em up to avoide bottoming out.
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AIRLIFT huh...gonna check them out...cool pic also----
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like i have said I am sorry money is tight but I hope to have front brakes soon and at least a LS2 block and motor mounts But wheels may come right after brakes
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Well unless you have your heart set on an LS2 you should look into an LS1 because with a mild cam you would have more power than the LS2 and still save a good chunk of change. I really wanted an LS2 as well but a deal came up that I couldn't pass on and I really don't regret it. Just a suggestion if you still want the LS2 then more power to ya.
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Thats good to know Thanks for the info I will keep that in mind for my search
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doing it right! Looks great.
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Looks very nice!

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Thank you guys I hope to have updates soon I am trying to sell a modifed mopar 360 motor to get money for a block



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