My Chevelle Got Detailed

TheBac

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I had it restored about 4 years ago took 7 months IIRC new rear quarter's, new front fender's, new vinyl top, new truck lid, and new hood. Door skins were saved and reworked a little. Obviously new paint, new correct SS stripping, new chrome pieces. It is still a work in progress:D

You wernt kidding. Thats a lot of work. I take it YearOne is your favorite store, or is OPD? Looks like you need the 1/4 window handles and the lock buttons.

Besides loving Oldsmobiles, I drove a 72 Monte Carlo for a few years after high school. Loved that car. Sold it to buy my Mustang in '85. Even though that Mustang was a joy to drive I now realize it was a stupid move. Chevys are easier and cheaper to build.
 
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paint94979

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You wernt kidding. Thats a lot of work. I take it YearOne is your favorite store, or is OPD? Looks like you need the 1/4 window handles and the lock buttons.

Besides loving Oldsmobiles, I drove a 72 Monte Carlo for a few years after high school. Loved that car. Sold it to buy my Mustang in '85. Even though that Mustang was a joy to drive I now realize it was a stupid move. Chevys are easier and cheaper to build.

OPGI is my friend:D and Jim Dyer Chevy Classics in Stockton that guy is great at what he does.... I got this car from Ohio during my Junior year in high school. I still can't believe i drove a Lexus before that :eek: :eek:
 

Jasondt2001

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I'm a huge fan of the Duramax, and you guys may laugh me off the board, but I just don't understand why people want to put any diesel in a classic car. It's cool and all, but I would much rather see a blown big block or something if someone is going to put a non-stock engine in something like that. Now putting a hot-rodded diesel in an old pickup, that's a whole other story.

Oh yeah, the car looks great, Nick. I love it. Makes me want to get to work restoring my dad's '66 Impala SS 396 4 speed car (factory air too :cool:).

Ok, Ok, You win! I was watching the old fast and furious commercial in passing today and they had that big mopar doing wheel stands... Diesel's don't sound like that :baby:
I've forgotten how bad ass gas can sound....:hug: