Day 2 '68 Chevelle SS - Page 4

**Derek69SS** · #31 08-06-2024, 02:36 PM

This thing has been fighting us every step of the way. One of the 074 heads had water weeping through a hole in the casting, so now we're swapping them out for a set of 840s and sticking these on a shelf for now.

I still haven't been able to drive it yet.

**Too Many Projects** · #32 08-06-2024, 02:55 PM

Looks like it has been welded on for a repair and not done very well. sucks when a project fights back continually.

**big gear head** · #33 08-06-2024, 03:06 PM

That looks like a pretty easy fix.

**Derek69SS** · #34 08-06-2024, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Too Many Projects

sucks when a project fights back continually.

Yeah, this one has been a battle. I'm not very experienced with mechanical work, so we're learning as we go. I've done a lot of metal fab and body work over the years, as well as a lot of suspension and brake work, but pretty new to going this deep into engine work.

Cale is learning quickly though... all good experience for him.

**Derek69SS** · #35 08-11-2024, 04:17 AM

We got it running again today with the 840 heads on it... just when we thought it was ready for a test drive, the brake pedal went to the floor. That didn't stop me from moving it
around the yard to get some good new pictures, and a couple of it next to my Pro-Touring '69

**Too Many Projects** · #36 08-11-2024, 04:36 AM

Lookin' good, Derek. The body looks good, save for a couple dents for PDR and it would be quite straight.
I should talk to Karl and see if he thinks Scot would be interested in a PDR day at the Treasure Chest...

**Ryan1969Chevelle** · #37 08-11-2024, 03:05 PM

Great project car, now has come to life!!!

Ryan W

**Derek69SS** · #38 08-11-2024, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Too Many Projects

Lookin' good, Derek. The body looks good, save for a couple dents for PDR and it would be quite straight.
I should talk to Karl and see if he thinks Scot would be interested in a PDR day at the Treasure Chest...

It needs patches on the lower fenders and a good buff.the paint is cracking and showing its age though. It's not original paint, but was done before Tommy bought it in 1974.

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Originally Posted by Ryan1969Chevelle

Great project car, now has come to life!!!

Ryan W

Thanks! The car would need absolutely everything if it was restored, but it is a great period musclecar to drive just the way it is.

GrumpyJeff · #39 08-12-2024, 02:03 PM

Wheels & Tires on Point !!! Stance is Killer ! I Dig It Alot ! Just needs some old school ladder bars ...

**Derek69SS** · #40 08-12-2024, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GrumpyJeff

Wheels & Tires on Point !!! Stance is Killer ! I Dig It Alot ! Just needs some old school ladder bars ...

It has these lower traction bars on it. I've only seen a few pairs of these, and not sure who made them. When the axle wraps, it tightens up the U-bolt. I'll report back when I can pull a few holeshots and see how well they work.

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