1969 Daytona Yellow SS396 L78 Chevelle Build
 

I just got back home from a 3 day weekend - Greg and I decided to start a long time coming build. Greg has owned a 1969 Daytona Yellow L78 Chevelle for 6-7 years that has been waiting its turn to be restored. This Daytona Yellow Chevelle will be very nice when complete as it lived a very good life as is evident by the condition of all the parts....very pit free and superior condition.

This L78 Chevelle is an M21 4 speed, black cloth bench seat, KK 4.10 posi, Black Vinyl Top. The engine and rear end are 100% born with original to the car.

We gathered all the necessary parts and got organized in order to be able to assemble the entire rolling chassis on my next trip down.

We occasionally sub out certain work....We had our good friend Rick Nelson rivet the upper control arm for this build. Rick it was great seeing you as always. Thanks for your friendship and great fast service.

Our local St. Louis friend Mark Johnson also stopped by for a visit....Mark hope we see you again on my next visit. Great seeing you.

Pics....

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Look at the axle tube condition - it`s so refreshing to have them so nice.

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Courtesy of Rick Nelson [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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NOS lower front ball joints

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Original rear springs [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Original flywheel

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Original fan blade

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Dan

Re: 1969 Daytona Yellow SS396 L78 Chevelle Build
 

More pics....

Original rear brake drums [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Dan

Re: 1969 Daytona Yellow SS396 L78 Chevelle Build
 

Nice! Looks like it led a dry life. Metal looks great. Super color combo! Keep us updated Dan! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Re: 1969 Daytona Yellow SS396 L78 Chevelle Build
 

What a great car, so many positives!!!

Looking forward to updates on this build!!

Ryan

Re: 1969 Daytona Yellow SS396 L78 Chevelle Build
 

Look forward to watching this come together.

Re: 1969 Daytona Yellow SS396 L78 Chevelle Build
 

Looking great as are all Greg's restorations. It was really great having Greg stop by the shop and BS's for hours, ditto with you. Lots of cool stories. You will have to let me know when you are driving through Springfield so I can meet you for lunch next time Dan.

Re: 1969 Daytona Yellow SS396 L78 Chevelle Build
 

----Looking forward to this build, but,,,POST or NO POST???......Bill S

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Let me know. I'd like to join you.

Re: 1969 Daytona Yellow SS396 L78 Chevelle Build
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L72COPO</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Let me know. I'd like to join you. </div></div>

Rick,

You know what they say....the Oldest, Best Looking Man at the table buys lunch [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

I would be honored to have lunch with such great car guys [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

Dan

Re: 1969 Daytona Yellow SS396 L78 Chevelle Build
 

Looking forward to another great build Dan. Keep the pics coming. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]