Gotta a quick question how much of the Upol Raptor liner did it take to do the underside of the Chevelle? Love the cleanliness of it! 
69 Chevelle with LS3
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71 Chevelle,
Yes, I have some metal repops that I am hoping will work. I may have too trim a little for 275mm front tire but not sure
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Thanks. I like the new wheels much more also. I just rolled the inner quarter panel lips but nothing other than that. The original rear wheels were 18 x 10 with 6" B.S. and the Fikse rears are 18" x 11" , 6.25" back space. I agree that the taller tire looked better in the rear but I also wanted a 305 mm tire so it was a give and take thing.
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Still not running yet but things are progressing again. I am here to research radiator hose options and thought I would update a little. *Sorry photos are cell phone so quality not that great.
Wiring is almost done just a few things on that end.
Still have some plumbing on the brakes and a small section of fuel line.
Starting work through all the other nagging issues such as the sway bar hitting the tie rods. I have seen this issue discussed in depth over at Team Chevelle and I think I will try taller end links.
Wiring is almost done just a few things on that end.
Still have some plumbing on the brakes and a small section of fuel line.
Starting work through all the other nagging issues such as the sway bar hitting the tie rods. I have seen this issue discussed in depth over at Team Chevelle and I think I will try taller end links.
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Coming along nicely. I just put some ROH 18's on mine with a 305/45-18" Nitto drag radial in the rear and 245/55-18's in the front, no massaging needed. Rear tire is 28.8 tall and tucks nicely with 3/4" clearance on the inside and 1" on the outside. Still had stock springs and shocks in the picture, it will be lower when I am done. I had some 285/35's on the front but they were too short for my taste.
Good luck with it and hope to see some more progress soon. I know it's easy to get burnt out on big projects like this and lose interest sometimes. Nice to be able to just step away and take a break once in awhile.
Good luck with it and hope to see some more progress soon. I know it's easy to get burnt out on big projects like this and lose interest sometimes. Nice to be able to just step away and take a break once in awhile.
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I did fire the car last weekend with open headers (no exhaust yet) Runs really smooth but for some reason the DBW pedal gave no throttle. I had to leave for a Family vacation and just got back Today so I hope later this week to mess with it. I already looked at the obvious but plan to see if has any codes.
here is a few more recent pictures
i didnt know this build was still going. looks really good. looking at the welds on the RD radiator really makes me think it will be worth the $250 more than the PRC.
did you end up keeping the fuel tank, or is that a new one?
Tim
did you end up keeping the fuel tank, or is that a new one?
Tim
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Yes I am still working on it when time permits. I have been following your progress on your car and it is coming along nicely.
That is the same tank I had. The Ron Davis radiator is a nice piece and I am embrassed by the chrome $20.00 brace on top of it
but form and function is my theme right now.We checked the codes and they were P2127 and P2122. The vette pedal needed to be bent a little to fit my extra large tunnel. Bottom line I think we got too much heat on it. I ordered a Monte Carlo style pedal but it will be a 7-10 days from Canada.
I love the stance with those wheels!
The Ron Davis radiator is a nice piece and I am embrassed by the chrome $20.00 brace on top of it but form and function is my theme right now.
you used the gm ecu correct? how has it been so far? i was set on a mast motor, but now im still floating around with the idea of using a wegner. they will use whatever ecu i want.
Tim
