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: just got my first chevelle


Bixby_chevelle
Oct 3rd, 04, 7:18 PM
hey i just bought a 70 chevelle ss needing a complete restore :eek: so expect me to ask lots of questions, anyway just wanted to stop and say hi before i start ripping this car to pieces

turbo
Oct 3rd, 04, 7:27 PM
Welcome & good luck with your project!

flywheel
Oct 3rd, 04, 9:29 PM
If you haven't done this b4.Some good advice,Bag & tag EVERTHING.Take a note pad and make notes of # of bolts,ect. as things come apart. And have a good place to store things,it's easly to get things (parts) lost. I speak from experience. Good luck.... oh yea, take some pics as you go.

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Rick

Bixby_chevelle
Oct 3rd, 04, 10:29 PM
well im buying the complete bolt sets for everything like I said this is going to be a complete restore unfortunately most the bolts were rusted out and broke in the process of trying to unscrew them so I was out of luck in that department

ccarney69
Oct 3rd, 04, 10:52 PM
Even if you are buying all new bolts make sure that you bag and tag all of the old parts, bolts, nuts, screws, shims etc. I bagged all of my broken stuff also. When the cars done I can keep it for reference of throw away. It is important so that you know how many and what type and are my new pieces close to the originals style. Use a permanant marker and write on the bags, put notes in the bags also or keep a notebook. I use a note book and write every original part number that I come across along with number of shims at a certian location. And yes take alot of digital pictures if possible.
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/ccarney69/disassemblypartsandboltbags.jpg
All of this stuff pays off and you will still wish that you had done more. Good luck and have fun.