MeanYellowZ

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Just wrapped up this 72 Chevelle. Started out with a worn out big-block (no matching numbers - it's a Malibu) Now it has a 5.3 setup with a mild camshaft, LS1 intake, Edelbrock headers, and Kwik brackets, backed up by a 4l60e with a Hughes converter. Installed Vintage Air and smoothed the firewall. All suspension pieces are from BMR including tubular upper and lower control arms, front and rear. Moser 9" with a detroit Truetrac and a 3.70 gear supplies the power to 17x9" replica SS wheels, with disc brakes on all 4 corners. Rewired most of the car, including a Yates EFI engine harness. Sound deadener was installed while the interior was out. Finished it off with Autometer gauges inside. The car runs and drive like a new car...it's a real enjoyable vehicle.

Onto some pics...before...during..and after

STEEPSS

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cool project. Love the classics

BanditDave

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Looks great man! ove the BMR suspension....using the exact same set-up in my '69 442.

What was the tire size(s) and your thoughts on how it drives?

Thanks,
Dave

2165 Turbo Rail

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I like!... do you happen to have the part number for that upper radiator hose? (and lower) mine fits but isn't as clean lined as I would like.. plus mines spotted for some reason (bought it that way)

modstang60

Awesome from start to finish

TheGoatof69

WOW...that's clean and very nice, if my swap turns out half as nice I'll be very happy!!

MeanYellowZ

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The top hose is an 87 Grand National upper that I cut about half off of.

2165 Turbo Rail

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thanks... do you have your build pics saved somewhere that we could look at.. I'd love to see everything

MeanYellowZ

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I have quite a few pics of this one but they aren't uploaded anywhere. If you want to see something specific lemme know and I'll see if I have a pic of it.

bozzhawg

MeanyellowZ, you put together some mean sh*t...... You cannot teach the vision you have.... you either got it or you don't and bro you got it.....



Bozz

MeanYellowZ

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Thanks Bozz, I truly appreciate that!

gofastwclass

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Another high quality build by MeanYellowZ. I like.

BanditDave

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How about the ride quality of the BMR stuff? I have the exact same kit...also, what tire size you running there?

Thanks and great build man! Always love how clean your builds look.
Dave

MeanYellowZ

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I honestly think the car rides and drives perfect. I have put this setup on two Chevelle's now and love it. It's just the right feel and comfort, kinda like a c5 Corvette. The tire sizes are 255/45/17 up front and 275/50/17 out back, all on 9" wide wheels.

Thanks for the compliments from everyone!

BanditDave

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Love it man...absolutely love it. Thanks for the sizes...I was actually going to go with 255/50-17s on the front and 275/50-17 in the rear...they look real good on that car...more pics please!!!!

MeanYellowZ

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I did another one a few months back that had 255/50s I believe on the front and they just looked too big and didn't fit the car quite right, I think these fit very well. I'll see if I can dig up a pic

MeanYellowZ

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BanditDave

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Wow you are definitely right there....made the decision for me, thanks!

thunderstruck507

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Wow, that is a clean *** car!

I love your setup.

rockytopper

WAY NE ICE SA love the oem look.