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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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I finally got to the point that i could bring the Chevelle out of the garage, wash it and drive it around the block. All I need is insurance and tags and its on the road. Then about two dozen small things to finish and it should be done.


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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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Looks nice! What size motor you put in? 6.0?
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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Just looked at your cardomain. How long from start to finish? Again looks great!
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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The motor is the Ls1 5.7. I bought in April of 2005, so its been 20 months since I started the restoration.
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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Hey.. good job.. I saw some of your other posts on your work before, nice..

I am at the same point as you, waiting for Grundy to send me my Insurance package, then off to the DMV to get my tags.. I have had it No-Op'd for the last 3 years. Got about 1/2 dozen more thing to get done, Exhaust, Front end and get a sheet metal guy to rebuild my Trans Tunnel.. (When it comes to sheet metal.. I burn everything LOL)..
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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Nice job, well worth the work!
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 07:12 AM
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Very nice, clean installation! Congradulations on a sanitary, factory looking job. Gar
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 08:05 AM
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Looks good. Thanks for the Impala tank ideas. Must be nice to get it on the road.
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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Looks great! What radiator hoses did you use? Hows the traction? what rear gear do you have? What size rear tires? 4L60E or T56? Took me 4 years and every peace of sheet metal. You will love it!!!! Is it stock LS1?
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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Nice job! Love that blue. Car looks like it has an attitude.
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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Thanks for the compliments. The LS1 is stock right now with 4L60E and a 12 bolt 3.73 rear. Rear tires are 295x50x15 BFG TA radials on 10 inch rallys.

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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 01:24 AM
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sick! how'd i miss this thread? AWESOME car, looks like a blast. congrats on getting it done.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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Beautiful! love the stance too.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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That car is perfect! Truely awesome job on the restore.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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Awesome clean install.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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Clean, simple, and fast. The best combination for these LS-1 swaps.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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Very nice!
You did LOTS of work in a short amount of time.
Looks like it had lots of rust including parts of the frame, very clean repairs.
Clever way of lifting the body over the frame, straps and engine hoist.
Any pics of the interior? Just saw pics of the gauges on cardomain.
:edit: Just noticed you were running evap, any particular reason?
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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I must say that is one sweet Chevelle. Plain Jane and clean, but deadly.

How much $$$ do you have in her ?

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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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Nice job bro!
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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Here is a few more pictures. Interior pictures are before I cleaned, please excuse the dust and dirt. I have just over 20K in it, not counting my many hours of time.

Gen3Benz, Where did you see an evap??






Thanks again for the compliments.
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