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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-12-2026, 05:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,722
Posted By Derek69SS
I just saw an AI video on FB about how the Chevy...

I just saw an AI video on FB about how the Chevy engineers wanted to put the 454 in the 69 Chevelle but couldn't because they needed to redesign the front suspension to support the extra weight...
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Forum: Chevrolet 02-10-2026, 09:18 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
Cale's is a 210 and will have the full stock 210...

Cale's is a 210 and will have the full stock 210 green interior.

My yellow '55 is a Delray and had the green & beige interior but I'll change it to the black and white Delray interior if I ever...
Forum: Chevrolet 02-09-2026, 10:37 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
Hood scoop set in place (will cut and buff before...

Hood scoop set in place (will cut and buff before bolting it on tight) and wheels on... looking every bit as wicked as we imagined!
Forum: Chevrolet 02-09-2026, 04:36 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
I'm not going to encourage any big distractions...

I'm not going to encourage any big distractions like that before he gets the car put together. :)
Forum: Chevrolet 02-08-2026, 07:15 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
I guess that should say Yesterday... it's 1:15 am...

I guess that should say Yesterday... it's 1:15 am and we just got done...
Forum: Chevrolet 02-08-2026, 07:13 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
Today, Grandpa came over to help shoot the car....

Today, Grandpa came over to help shoot the car. It worked really well having 2 paint guns going, so we could keep from getting dry spots. It wasn't without hiccups, though. I had a user-error with my...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 02-06-2026, 04:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,117
Posted By Derek69SS
I'll vouch for the seller. I've known him for...

I'll vouch for the seller. I've known him for about 25 years.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-05-2026, 09:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,531
Posted By Derek69SS
Dusk Blue is not one of the colors that Yenko...

Dusk Blue is not one of the colors that Yenko Chevelles were built.

That red one is real.
Forum: Chevrolet 01-29-2026, 06:14 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
That's the plan! went right over my head......

That's the plan!

went right over my head... didn't even catch the spackle/spatter thing. Too many paint fumes lately, I guess. :grin:


Pretty simple piece to make. 16ga flat steel, bead-rolled...
Forum: Chevrolet 01-28-2026, 07:37 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
Trunks were painted body color on these, and the...

Trunks were painted body color on these, and the floor gets covered with a black rubber mat. I had intended to do spackle until I looked in the trunk of my yellow '55 realized how "wrong" that would...
Forum: Chevrolet 01-28-2026, 02:50 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
Now we just sand everything with 400 and spray it...

Now we just sand everything with 400 and spray it green!!!
Forum: Chevrolet 01-28-2026, 04:52 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
Inside of the trunk is done, at least until we...

Inside of the trunk is done, at least until we start drilling holes.

The factory spare tire well isn't quite deep enough to hide a full-size battery in, so Cale made a hinged door so it can be...
Forum: Chevrolet 01-21-2026, 02:16 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
Tonight we bolt the front end together and then...

Tonight we bolt the front end together and then give this garage a good thorough cleaning!
Forum: Chevrolet 01-19-2026, 02:23 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
Last night I sprayed the last coat of primer on...

Last night I sprayed the last coat of primer on the hood, so tonight I'll paint the edges along with the jambs of all the bumper filler panels.
Tuesday night I'll spray the bottom of the hood...
Forum: Chevrolet 01-13-2026, 09:07 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
It's been a while without any updates... progress...

It's been a while without any updates... progress slowed quite a bit after MCACN. Cabin fever set in kind of early this winter, and we got lazy.

Now we're back on it, and getting very close to...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 12-29-2025, 05:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,792
Posted By Derek69SS
That tan vinyl top kills the curb appeal more...

That tan vinyl top kills the curb appeal more than anything in my opinion.
This is by far the worst color combination available on a 1970 Chevelle.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-04-2025, 03:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,090
Posted By Derek69SS
Interesting stories! I grew up around all those...

Interesting stories! I grew up around all those guys. Norb farmed the land on 3 sides of our farm. It was not a big deal to drive through town and see something like a real Sox & Martin Pro-Stock car...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-03-2025, 07:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,090
Posted By Derek69SS
My observation is that more kids are interested...

My observation is that more kids are interested in cars today than 20 years ago. The recent musclecar wars have fueled a new generation of car enthusiasts.



I'm a Millenial too (1982). Our...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-03-2025, 03:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,090
Posted By Derek69SS
I'm also into Model T's, so I have watched a bit...

I'm also into Model T's, so I have watched a bit of what the sunsetting of the hobby looks like. People have been predicting the death of the Model T hobby since the 70s. I'd say it peaked between...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-24-2025, 05:48 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
Yes, he definitely wants to bring it back next...

Yes, he definitely wants to bring it back next year with it completed.

Also, through the Chevelle forum we just got an invite to display it at the Detroit Autorama in 2027 "Next Gen Modifiers"...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-24-2025, 04:54 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
Cale had an awesome experience at MCACN! He had a...

Cale had an awesome experience at MCACN! He had a prime spot in the show with a lot of traffic, and the car got a ton of attention. He was awarded the "Shining Star Pick" from Level One Restorations.
Forum: Chevrolet 11-21-2025, 01:00 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
We're loading the car in the morning, hope to be...

We're loading the car in the morning, hope to be on the road about 8am
Forum: Chevrolet 11-19-2025, 06:09 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
We're sticking with short water pump and engine...

We're sticking with short water pump and engine in stock position (lots of guys move them 3/4" forward also) and likely will run a stock fan also. This 406 is pretty mild, so cooling shouldn't be a...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-19-2025, 02:47 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
Grandpa came over last night to help align the...

Grandpa came over last night to help align the front end sheetmetal. This was a struggle that fought us every step, caused by one incorrect part.

The core support that we got with the car is for...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-17-2025, 03:54 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 71,965
Posted By Derek69SS
We made a lot more progress this week. Cale with...

We made a lot more progress this week. Cale with some help from his brother AJ got the 406 and Saginaw 4spd installed into the car, and repainted and installed a vintage set of Appliance headers with...
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