well, i finally brought home my first 70 chevelle today. it's the car i've wanted all my life and now i own one!! she needs a little love but i've got plenty to give. just consider this a warning to all that i'll be seeking your advice and opinion quite often. can't wait to get started!

AWESOME! welcome

Great man!!!

Pictures?

LK

Congrats!

Is it driveable, at least? Not a big deal if it isn't, but there is SUCH fun in driving them around, no matter what the condition... What are your plans for it?

Outstanding!! Pix, pics, or pictures!! :)

yeah, it's running. i actually drove it the two hours back to san diego from reseda when i bought it. and, as i'm sure you all know, i felt like the king of the world while driving it. i haven't decided if i want to go full frame off yet but definately first priority is to make it safe (suspension, new brakes, etc) then move on to the fun stuff like swapping in a big block. in the meantime here's some pics....
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n222/ciws_tech/DSCF0021.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n222/ciws_tech/DSCF0022.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n222/ciws_tech/DSCF0014.jpg
the bad..
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n222/ciws_tech/DSCF0012.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n222/ciws_tech/DSCF0010.jpg

Welcome, great start !!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice find!:thumbsup:

I'd just drive it awhile. till the new wears off at least. Cause, when you start the frame off you won't be driving it for a long time. Nice car

Looks good!

Nice find and congrats on the car! Looks like youre a local, bring that badboy over to Flames restaurant in Northrodge Fir nights, lots of other Chevells/Caminos there. Good crowd. :beers:
Ill keep an eye out for you.

That interior looks great! I dont mind body work, but I hate working on shabby interiors, it gets expensive fast. Good find, have fun!

looks great! Just drive it for a while before taking it apart. I drove mine for 7 years :)

i haven't decided if i want to go full frame off yet but definately first priority is to make it safe (suspension, new brakes, etc) then move on to the fun stuff like swapping in a big block.



IMO, you better off doing this before you do any restoration work. That way, you'll be able to get it the way you want it before you do the finish work. It's difficult to change things on a nice, detailed car without dinging something or scratching it up.

Welcome! Another 70 :thumbsup:

It's really a beautiful car, even in present condition, isn't it. So imagine when you eventually..... mmm! Nice interior especially.

I bet you find LOTS of excuses to get out and ride around!!

Welcome Highxhopes, and yes, a nice find! Enjoy it, and we'll give you all the help that you need. You'll be an 'expert' by the time you're done. John

Welcome! :thumbsup:

thanks alot for all the compliments! you can't believe how stoked i am on this car. i've been "lurking" this website for a couple of years now and i know that all of the resources i'll need are right here. i look forward to getting more involved and getting to know all of you better.
chris

Chris, where are you from? Not being nosy, just curious about things like that...and OK, a little nosy!!:p

i'm originally from louisville, ky. but i'm living in san diego right now. i'm stationed out here in the navy.

That is a fine looking ride, you should be proud of it.

Also you say you're in the navy, I would like to thank you for your time in the service, taking care of us folks at home. http://www.chevelles.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

Rob