A couple weeks ago I met a guy at PaintersLane (do it your self shop) that is restoring a 72 chevelle that has been in his family for years, His name is John (dont know his last name). I talked to him for a while and learned that he has been on this sight many times I dont know if he posts here or just reads. but any way, I stopped by the shop a few days ago to check on his progress and offer a hand if needed. The owner of the shop informed that John had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. He is starting chemo and will be unable to finish his dream car. Several of the members at the shop are making arrangments to finish the car for him. We are all meeting tomorrow for a block sanding party I hope we can finish it to his liking. Ive only met him the one time but he seems Like a really nice guy. I hope and pray that everything works out for him and he recovers fully.

my prayers go out to him..if i was in the area i would love to a sand block party.im kinda far away. all i can say is be strong and hang in there,

guys like you encourage the rest of us!! "you can move in next to anybody, doesn't make them a good neighbor"....prayers to your acquaintance.

Ken, that's very sad. It's great that you guys are doing that for him, I hope it's something that he will recover from.

You should Start a post in Cruise Inn's, with OHIO in the title. I know that if I new about it, and was close, I'd be there.

That's awfully cool of all of you all to do.

Wow, brain tumors can go either way. Let's hope he can recover.

That is truly selfless of you all to work on his car. That sounds like good karma to me! My prayers go out to John.

will keep him in my prayers god bless him and all of you for trying to make a fellow chevelle lovers dream come true.ive got some parts cars if I can assist with any parts let me know!!

Where can I send a donation to buy shop supplies?

hope he make's a recovery, that's great what you guy's are doing may help with his recovery. take plenty of pic's while helping him out!! we want to see...:thumbsup:

My thoughts and prayers are with him, and a big thumbs up to all you that are helping him:thumbsup: that's a long commute for me but I'm with you in spirit.

please let us know if we can pitch in with some $$$ for the project?

That is one of the best things about this site. Everyone helping each other any way they can. I guess that's why it is "Team" Chevelle.

I'm with CRUZN69. Anybody in John's area want to set up some way for us to donate some $$$ to help finish the project? We could have our own version of TC Overhaulin'.

I just woke up and gathering things up to head to the shop, Ill talk to the owner of the shop that is putting this all together to see if he can set something up for those of you that offered to make donations. I know john has been working on the car for about a year, he has replaced both fenders, hood, floors, and door skins, The car was sprayed with High build a few days before he was dianosed. Carl,the owner of the shop, Thinks it is close to paint ready and is hoping we can have it ready for paint today. If I remember correctly It is being sprayed Cortez silver and black. Im not sure what engine is going in it, I think there planning on putting the original 307 back in it but im not sure. I should no more today, Im just a participant and haven't been givin all the info yet. Ill take some picts so you can follow the progress. Thanks for all encouragment im sure when john sees this it will help him to not that every one is praying for him

Keep us posted Ken. That's just horrible, and I would like to kick a few bucks in for supplies if you hear of a way to do that.

Rob

Just got back from the shop, About 20 guys showed up, As I was leaving it was going back in the booth for more High Build. I spoke to carl He asked me to pass along his email for anyone wishing to make a donation, Contact him an he will let you know how to do it. his email is sales@painterslane.com.

John came by to thank every one, Like I said before I barely know him but he seems to be doing well. As before he is an incredibly nice guy and well deserving of everything that is being done. I hope he makes a speedy recovery.

Man this is awesome. Consider yourself both lucky and chosen to be able to participate in something like this. People like that sometimes need a reason to pull through things and this just may be the ticket. I will kick a few coins myself.

My prayers are with him and the best to him and his project. You guys are great!!!!!!!

Awesome :thumbsup: Keep us up to date on the progress ,especially his, and the cars'.

Yesterday the entire car was blocked with 400. a few problem areas were identified and repaired (Hi/low spots) at 5:00 or so it went in the booth for another coat of high build. We're going back down on tuesday to block it again. John had ordered new inner front fenders, front end bolt kit, stripe kit that should be in tomorrow, We plan on shooting the inners, radiator support and firewall tomorrow. body should be in a paint friday. Then its color sand buff and assemble. I have some picts from sunday morning before we started but forgot to take any as we went along. Were can I post them to get a link here?


edit: also found out that this was his grandmothers car, it has been in their family since it was new. He and his wife are bringing her down to see the progress. kinda neat

i am kind of close. what color is going on the car? i am a custom airbrush artist also, maybe a mural on the trunk or hood? how can i post pics of my work so you can see if i could help. my specialty is the true fire. also an expert buffer. i can spare a few bucks too.

Where can I send a donation to buy shop supplies?

Set up a PayPal site or whatever. Let's get Buddy's car built. I'm in for some dough. Think about it. A dollar from everyone on here...gotta be $5000. He's worth it. Let's get this going.

Set up a PayPal site or whatever. Let's get Buddy's car built. I'm in for some dough. Think about it. A dollar from everyone on here...gotta be $5000. He's worth it. Let's get this going.


The Guy in charge of this is named Carl, I spoke to hime about donations he said to direct everyone interested to email him and he will send details, Ill talk to him again tonight to see what he has set up. his email is sales@painterslane.com

just got back from the shop, Carl said he has had alot of emails from guys on this board and asked me to let you know that he is setting up an acount to be able to take donations. Ill let you all know when its ready if your still interested

I have some picts from sunday morning before we started but forgot to take any as we went along. Were can I post them to get a link here?


http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155785

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127603

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120649

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121749

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119814

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102757

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83428

Or you can send them to me and I'll post them.

here's a link to shops forum, it also has a list of parts were trying to round up

http://www.painterslaneforums.com/showthread.php?p=881#post881

Ill get some picts up when sometime over the next few days

We should do this once a month or something.. Find a chevelle in need and everyone put a drop in the bucket... We can scatter arround fixing one chevelle at at time...... rut roh.. Sounds like another Speed Channel Should.... Chevolution.... Anyhow... this is great.... I check back later to get the paypal info went posted....

GL

Big D

We wish the best for him and his family. I think I have a floor shift column and two front pieces of drip rail trim. I had the entire drip rail but it has been promised to a forum member. Does he need any other window trim? Maybe you could make a compiled list and post it here. I am in for something to help.

Nelson

this is the list That john provided us of his plans for the car, i f anyone can get us a deal on any of the parts it would be appreciated. I dont believe we are going to complete the car 100% as john is planning on working on it during his recovery over the next year and a half. Due to medical bills he can not afford alot of the parts he was planning on installing. He is trying to decided wether to have the original 307 rebuilt or buying a 350. I have been in contact with a few machine shops locally trying to help him out but hav'nt had any cometments (sp?) yet. but any way, heres the list

• front disc brake conversion (purchased complete kit and completed to the point till I get 18" rims)
• 18" rims - still need to buy
• rear disc brake conversion - need to buy but will do later down the road (run front disc / rear drum till then)
• full suspension upgrade - I have the total vehicle package from Hotchkis, front is installed except for sway bar, rear needs to be installed (upper / lower control arms, springs, shocks and sway bar).
• convert from front bench seat to bucket - haven't bought anything for this yet other than my new floor pan was prepped for buckets
• install center console and convert from column to console shifter - need to buy but would do further down the road
• convert to SS dash - don't have but would do further down the road
• new carpet and head liner - don't have yet
• gas tank - clean inside and coat / paint outside with silver POR15 (I have the silver POR15 but not the cleaner and sealer for inside yet)
• reinstall original glass trim
• reinstall original glass
• new fender trim - need to buy
• new drip rail covers - need to buy
• bumpers - reuse originals, maybe rechrome if needed (I have both)


Thanks again for all the support.

Ken

Progress update::

Fit the rear valence last night and blocked some small problem areas found while block sanding. One of the other guys blasted and pwoder coated the hood hinges. The firewall and front wheel houses are being sprayed this weekend. Im really getting sore from all this hand sanding but its worth it
one of the employees at the shop is putting together a web page with progress pictures, ill post a link when he gets it done

edit :: heres a link to some picts http://www.painterslane.com/Project%20Gallery.htm scroll down to john S. theres a few picts of when he started. one of them has a pict of john welding in the floor braces

edit again :: heres a link to the page with the story and prgress pictures
http://www.painterslane.com/Shemenski.htm

Ken, you folks are great and what this site is supposed to be all about. The cars are fun and we share all the good times we have with them as they are a part of our dream.
Wish I lived closer, I would be their to help.
God bless and I hope all turns out well.

My prayers go out to him too. I know it's a long stretch of road he has ahead of him but anything can be overcome with prayer.

Aside from being geographically undesireable and having a bad back , I sure would be glad to keep the coffee pot going! Or make beer runs. I can do that all night cause I don't drink. :)


Forget the beer runs and stick with coffee. Beer and good body work don't mix well over time. :D

still trudging away on this, spent the day today block some filler and scuffing the rear valence. I must be getting old cause my arms and back are killing me!! Ive been going in every other day and trying to pickup where others have left off. we're getting there

This has the makings of a good magazine article to share with everyone. Nice work you guys are doing.

How about some pics already?:cool:

This has the makings of a good magazine article to share with everyone. Nice work you guys are doing.

How about some pics already?:cool:


heres a link to some picts

http://www.painterslane.com/Shemenski.htm

me again!!! still making progress!!! car should be in paint this weekend if everything goes as planned. All of the bumper brackets, hood hinges, license(sp?) plate bracket have all been powder coated, one of the other guys at the shop polished the bumpers tonight, they look great!!!! were getting there:yes: :yes:

I emailed about a donation, never got a reply. Do you guys have that worked out yet?

That is awsome. I will keep him in my prayers. That's what you call true friends.

Carl sent this out to everyone thats emailed him about donations, In case he missed anyone here it is again

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All;



I set up a Team Chevelle email list – for all of you that were kind enough to offer donations for Johns project.



After sorting through the details the best thing to do is send your donation in the form of a check to



Painters Lane

3385 Port Union Rd

Fairfield Ohio 45014



Pleasemake the check out to Painters Lane and write “Shemenski project.”

in the For line on the check

I will confirm receipt.



Thanks again so much for the donations! John has started his treatments this week and so far has not reacted too too badly to them.



The Car is getting its second high build this week – and we wil be painting the dog house, jams and stuff Saturday. I am taking lots of pictures – see www.painterslane.com under the Shemenski project header.



Ken is heading up the parts hunt. Ktrimboli@aol.com



Kewl project guys – look for some special badge treatment we are planning.



Carl

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Ive been asked to round up whatever parts I can, there is a list on page 2 of this thread, if anyone can help us out it would be greatly appreciated. My wife is sending letters to all the major parts suppliers/ resto parts/ etc.. in hopes that we will get some help from them. I guess will see what happens. thanks again for all of your support youve all been great

http://www.painterslane.com/Shemenski.htm


Thanks

here is an updated list of parts needed if any one can help or direct me to someone that may be able to I would really appreciate it


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• front disc brake conversion/ ==============already have

• 18" rims - still need

• rear disc brake conversion - still need

• full suspension upgrade - already have

• convert from front bench seat to bucket - still need

• install center console and convert from column to console shifter - still need

• convert to SS dash - still need

• new carpet and head liner - still need

• gas tank - clean inside and coat / paint outside with silver POR15 (I have the silver POR15 but not the cleaner and sealer for inside yet)

• reinstall original glass trim

• reinstall original glass

• new fender trim - still need

• new drip rail covers - still need

. rear marker light trim - still need

. window felts for doors and quarter windows - still need

. rubber seals for doors and trunk -- still need

. Parts to rebuild the original 307 or a new engine of some sort -- still need

. ss grill and emblems for front and rear - still need

. tail light assemblies for both sides - still need

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thanks

I'll be praying for him.

Tell him he has TC pulling for him! My mom had a tumor on her brain 1 1/2 years ago. She's doing fine now, just a little slower.

That's a GREAT thing you all are doing for him!!! Awesome!!! Post some pics when you're done.

what do you mean by a "new" engine? i've got a 350 that i pulled out of my Chevelle that I won't be re-using. I know i'm a heckuva long ways off and i don't know how it would get shipped, but as far as i'm concerned, he might have more use for it than i will.

The engine ran when i pulled it out... it might need some freshening up, but it should still run. it's got a holley street avenger carb, edelbrock intake, i don't know if the internals are beefed up or not... new spark plug wires (not pictured)

Pictures:
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b21/burtontactic/Chevelle/IMG_1993.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b21/burtontactic/Chevelle/IMG_2008.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b21/burtontactic/Chevelle/IMG_2007.jpg

I just recieved an email from John's sister and thought I would share it with all of you

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Dear Ken,

My sister sent me the link for the chevelle forum and I am overwhelmed by the selflessness and good will of everyone. It is impossible to express in words how wonderful it is for all these people to help someone who they don't really know.

I am John's older sister who lives in Germany. As I am 12 years old than John, so I remember when the Chevelle was bought and driven by our grandmother back in the 70's. All of our family watched it sit in the garage over the years being weighed down by other things piled on top of it. I knew that my brother's dream was to pull it out from it's buried position in the garage (I am not allowed to say 'junk' out of respect for our deceased grandfather......but that word pretty much fits), and restore it. This wasn't an easy job for my brother as our grandfather had dismantled pieces of the car and "stored them in different places" of his property. Again I won't say "hide parts of the car", because Alzheimer's disease affects people in different ways. After our grandfather passed away, our grandmother decided to sell the house and move to Mount Vernon where my Uncle and Cousin live. It was practically the hardest 'easter egg hunt' for my brother to find the missing parts of the car as the house was slowly emptied of it's contents. He was so excited when it became a reality that he would be able to make his dream come true......to restore the car. You need to understand that in the Shemenski family, it seems to be an inherited trait to build and retain old things. Maybe I should say that it is a trait from the men......the women don't really understand it, but we accept it. Anyway, the car stunk to high heaven when it was 'freed' from the garage and I couldn't believe that my brother wanted to have it.....let alone restore it. But his eyes would light up when he talked about the car and it was easy to see that it was a great passion for him.......a dream he wanted to come true.

My brother is one of the very best people I know. Not only because he's my brother, but because he is a genuinely good guy. I know that no one "deserves" to have a brain tumor, but it is hard for us to accept that someone like him should be punished with one. He never spent a second thinking about being sick or imagined that his life would change and be any different in the future. Needles to say that the diagnosis hit him and his wife, as well as our whole family, very hard. The hardest things to lose through an illness is a passion.......like his passion for the Chevelle. In the next 18 months, John is going to have a tough time with his treatments and hope is what will keep him going. Our family is fairly large and very supportive, but it is something totally different when other people, out of the goodness of their hearts, give up their time and money to give him back something he thought was lost. All of the people at painters lane have provided him with great hope and motivation through their kindness and support .......this is truly the greatest gift of all.

We are all praying hard for my brother and are very hopeful and optimistic that he will fully recover and lead a long life which is full of things that are yet to come. God bless you all........what you've done is truly a "man made miracle".

Please pass my heartfelt thanks to the people at painters lane.

Sincerely,

Jacqueline Hanser
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got Mor blocking done and another coat of high build on some problem areas-- doesn't look like it will be in paint for another week or so. seems like were not making any progress. every time we fix a spot we find another. eventually will get it done- just keep sanding and sanding and sanding and sanding........................................... ............................and sanding

Hey Ken,

Donation sent to Painter's Lane...hope it helps.

Rob

Hey Ken,

Donation sent to Painter's Lane...hope it helps.

Rob


Thank you very much. I didnt start this thread with the intent of getting donations, But every bit helps. I know John and his family have been reading this I'm sure the show of support will help him , thanks again

There should be some new pictures up on painters lanes site some time tonight. they all seem to look the same, lots of primer hopefully we'll make some major progress this week!!!

http://www.painterslane.com/Shemenski.htm

UPDATE-- Carl sparyed the inner fenders and inside of the fenders last night, Stopped by the shop today He was spraying the underside of the hood and deck lid. John and his family stopped by today to show the car to his grandma. His grandma asked me to say thanks to everyone (they showed her this thread) Thank you all from johns grandma. Meeting them all made my day, John and his familys attitude make all the time ive spent at the shop more than worth while. They are all great people


Came across a few more needed parts-- we need front marker lights (next to the headlights) their cracked..

No worries, Ken. I recently went through cancer with my Mom (she is in complete remission), so I know how much having others lend a hand helps.

Good luck!
Rob

Just got some good news, JEGS is going to give us employee pricing on anything we need for the project!!! Also, a local machine shop has offered a 25-30% discount on any work we need. Things are starting to come together

Thanks again to everyone

spent the past 3 nights straightening the lower portion of the doors. Hopefully we'll be in paint soon. its getting there but we keep finding little problem areas that just take forever to correct. We have bunchs of pictures but for some reason they havn't made it up on the site yet. Ill try to get the guys at the shop to get them up tomorrow.

This is why i like this site people care and most try to help .yes please post site to make a donation thanks ray

Thanks for letting us feel even BETTER about being Chevelle folks.... glad to help. I wish I could be there.

A suggestion that a paypal account be set up - it's very easy and could likely bring in a few more hundred just from the convenience of it all.

If anyone wants to make a donation via paypal, We can use my account and I will make sure it gets to the shop/john for the car. my paypal acount is Ktrimboli@aol.com -- Just put a message that its for Johns Chevelle..

On another note- Just got back from the shop- the doors are blocking out pretty good now, Finished seam sealing the trunk and interior. Had to strip the radiator support due to some primer problems, Were going to sandblast it and possibly powder coat it. also worked on sandblasting some rims that we are going to powder coat for john to use untill he can get the ones he really wants. were making progress slowly but its getting there!!!!!!!

Is there anyone who is working on the car that can provide some pictures at each juncture along the way so we can see its progrees? It would be nice to see that as it get closer to the finale.

Good luck!

kev

here some of the picts

http://www.painterslane.com/photogallery/photo00030029/Chevelle%20A%20Frame%20Off%206.JPG

this is what it looked like when john brought it in

http://www.painterslane.com/photogallery/large/Mics%20013.jpg

from left to right Lisa (johns wife), John, Carl (shop owner)

http://www.painterslane.com/photogallery/large/Mics%20002.jpg

some of the guys blocking the body

http://www.painterslane.com/photogallery/large/Mics%20024.jpg

Couple of the guys degreasing panels for another coat of high build

There are more picts coming, I just have to keep bugging the shop guys to get them on the sight so I can link them

well the doors are finally done:hurray: :hurray: . started stripping and sanding the radiator support we plan on powder coating it if I can get it cleaned off. was going to sand blast but the big sandblaster broke. It wont fit in the small one. all the seam sealing is done, were going to coat the floor, and paint the fire wall over the next day or 2. then shoot the rest of the car. Were still rounding up parts, the owner of the shop is trying to organize a benifit swap meet to raise some money. hopefully it works out.

Man, I wish I could be there to help out with the car myself. I think the 12hr one way drive would put a damper on my 24hr day. I just want to say Thanks to all of the people helping out John. I never met him but the C-word I am familiar with. We are praying for your health first and the Velle second.
My hat is off to you all.

Patrick

Just saw that my check got cashed good luck

Just saw that my check got cashed good luck

Thank you for the donation, It is going to help alot!! John has a list of everyone and wants to send a personal letter/email to thank you. Im not sure why he has'nt sent it yet. I havn't seen or talked to him since sunday a week ago. I know he and his family are overwhelmed(sp?) by the support of people on this site. I know it is helping him and his family
get through this. Thank you again

Ken, I'm located in Xenia, Ohio, about an hour northeast of Fairfield. I must apologize that I have no personal-labor time available to offer at this point in the middle of my super-busy season. However, I am directly involved with the companies that manufacture and sell the collector car products and supplies you'll need, and I can definitely get you some help on free products and/or discounts. For example, I do all the marketing for POR-15 products.

I may also be able to help in another way. I am the promoter of your area's largest swap meet & car show, coming up in about 30 days in Springfield, Ohio (Cars & Parts Swap Meet). If you are not familiar with this event, you can check it out at www.ohioswapmeet.com. We'll have about 35,000 people come through our gates in less than 30 days from now, and if John's car will be transportable by May 25th, I would be glad to let you put it on display in the center of the show, where John's car and his story can be shared with thousands of car lovers. I might even be able to produce some signs to go with it to read: "Thanks to the following people..." or banners, etc. The event is yours to work with, if you think it would be of any help. Maybe John and his family would enjoy seeing it on public display? (Even if it is "in progress?") That will have to be your decision, after asking John.
Also, if any of the Team Chevelle guys and gals that have worked on this project want to come to this event, just PM me, and I'll make it happen. You could all have an area together if you wish.
I am really impressed with what you guys are doing for this Chevelle guy and his family.
Also let me know what parts and supplies you need most at this immediate time, and I will help where I can. I can also connect this project with the car magazines, as I deal with them every day as a part of my business. ------Jim W

Well that truly is a boost that this project needs. I think lilump may be the shot in the arm thats needed to complete this project and help it along the way. Count me in for a donation on my next pay packet. If you need any parts then repost a list of the most urgent things needed and an address to send them to and I will also see what I can round up.

Your Canadian brothers are behind you on this project and wish you all well!

peace!

kev

Ken, I'm located in Xenia, Ohio, about an hour northeast of Fairfield. I must apologize that I have no personal-labor time available to offer at this point in the middle of my super-busy season. However, I am directly involved with the companies that manufacture and sell the collector car products and supplies you'll need, and I can definitely get you some help on free products and/or discounts. For example, I do all the marketing for POR-15 products.

I may also be able to help in another way. I am the promoter of your area's largest swap meet & car show, coming up in about 30 days in Springfield, Ohio (Cars & Parts Swap Meet). If you are not familiar with this event, you can check it out at www.ohioswapmeet.com (http://www.ohioswapmeet.com). We'll have about 35,000 people come through our gates in less than 30 days from now, and if John's car will be transportable by May 25th, I would be glad to let you put it on display in the center of the show, where John's car and his story can be shared with thousands of car lovers. I might even be able to produce some signs to go with it to read: "Thanks to the following people..." or banners, etc. The event is yours to work with, if you think it would be of any help. Maybe John and his family would enjoy seeing it on public display? (Even if it is "in progress?") That will have to be your decision, after asking John.
Also, if any of the Team Chevelle guys and gals that have worked on this project want to come to this event, just PM me, and I'll make it happen. You could all have an area together if you wish.
I am really impressed with what you guys are doing for this Chevelle guy and his family.
Also let me know what parts and supplies you need most at this immediate time, and I will help where I can. I can also connect this project with the car magazines, as I deal with them every day as a part of my business. ------Jim W

Thank you so much, I think this may be the kick we need to get this thing done. I will be at the shop tonight, Ill go over all this with Carl and also talk to john. We are starting to worry about being able to complete this the way we had hoped. thank you again

Well that truly is a boost that this project needs. I think lilump may be the shot in the arm thats needed to complete this project and help it along the way. Count me in for a donation on my next pay packet. If you need any parts then repost a list of the most urgent things needed and an address to send them to and I will also see what I can round up.

Your Canadian brothers are behind you on this project and wish you all well!

peace!

kev

thank you, and I think your right we really need a boost. Ill get an updated parts list as things keep getting added. seems like everytime we take something off the list we add 2 more.

Ken,
To follow up: I have had a recent situation in my own family which, believe it or not, also involved both a vintage Chevelle and a brain tumor. I'll keep that situation private for now, if you don't mind. But I do feel a very close kinship to this project.

My list of clients includes American Autowire, POR-15, Trim Parts, PST (Performance Suspension Technology), Metro Moulded Rubber, Obsolete Chevy Parts, Kanter Auto Products, and several others who would not fit this car project (Ford suppliers, truck guys, etc). So I can easily ask these people for help. Beyond my own list of clients, however, I am also close friends with the management of many other companies, such as A&M SoffSeal, PUI, Northeast Chevelle, Eaton Detroit Spring, CARS, Year One, Classic Industries, Rick's Camaros, and others. Some will be able to help more than others. I doubt that I can get them to give you everything free, but I'll bet that we can knock a big hole in the total cost.

My one weakness is time itself. This is the peak season for my swap meet series, and for all of my clients. So please be patient with me. You'll need to be the "point man", who puts the real time in this project, as I simply cannot offer much time, unfortunately.

Send me a PM with your most urgent needs first, and let me see how much help I can be. And if you want to bring this car to my event, or just John and his family (plus other Team Chevelle folks who work on this project) please let me know that as soon as possible. I'll need all the advance notice I can get, so I can start trying to scrounge up some space. We sold over 4000 vendor spaces for last spring, and we had 986 registered cars for sale. We expect to grow again if the weather cooperates, and we must try to cram all that into this 126-acre facility. It's tough to make room, but we'll get it done if we have enough advance warning. -----Lilump

just saw this thread-my heart goes out to the family-been going thru this with my wife for a few years, their still trying to save her eyesite, making some progress(i guess) her not working put a strain on car money, but some things are a lot more important-just seeing how she deals with it is unbeliveable
my best to all

Okay, another update. I now have firm commitments from both Primedia (the people who publish HOT ROD, CAR CRAFT, SUPER CHEVY, etc) and Trader Publishing (OLD CAR TRADER and CORVETTE CHEVY TRADER) to provide editorial coverage of this project, and of the products which are supplied to it. This will be a BIG help in getting parts. :hurray: Also, I have firm commitments so far from A&M SoffSeal to provide the rubber, and POR-15 to provide all frame and chassis paint, and similar products. More later, as responses come in.

By the way, what is the address for this shop? A&M SoffSeal is located near this area too, and the general manager there would like to come by and help. I'll come too, but not until next week. There will be more....

Well, I said there would be more, and he we go....
As of 2:30 pm today, I have now received more email commitments, including Metro Moulded Rubber Parts, the Eastwood Company, CARS, and Trim Parts. I am deeply proud of these commitments from my fellow industry professionals. I am sure that I will be posting even more....:thumbsup:

Hi, I actually live in Fairfield(Ross twp) and would be willing to put some wrench time in on the weekends if you need some help. I'm dirt poor right now, so I can't really offer any money, but can offer 2 hands and some knowledge(been doing body work/paint for 10 years)

pm me or email robtco99@yahoo.com

jim,

Just got home from work, THAT IS GREAT NEWS--- you just made my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!:hurray: :hurray: :hurray: . Ill get you a list of parts this evening Ill be leaving for the shop shortly..

The address is

Painters Lane
3385 Port Union Rd.
fairfield,Ohio
45014

Robtco99 -- You are more then welcome to stop by anytime. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Ill be at the shop tonight from about 5-8or9 then again tomorrow about noon untill I get tired. I maybe in sunday for an hour or two (if the weather gets better im going to try and hit the sharonville car show)

If any one needs to contact me I can pm my phone number.. just let me know

Thanks Again!!!!!!!!:beers:

Some new pictures were put up last night I thought Id pass them along

http://www.painterslane.com/photogallery/large/DSC01190.jpg

John, Lisa, His Grandma, and Dad

http://www.painterslane.com/photogallery/large/DSC01196.jpg

Carl spraying the bottom of the hood and trunk

http://www.painterslane.com/photogallery/large/DSC01216.jpg

Painted fender, it still need a couple more coats of clear.

The color is Sparkle Silver, I believe its a Ford rim color. the picture doesn't do it justice

Hey guys, John here! Sorry I haven't responded sooner, just joined the team today. First of all, THANK YOU! You guys will never know how much this means to me but hopefully you all will know that my wife and I deeply appreciate all the support, prayers, camaraderie, good wishes, donations, and time sacrificed. My recent change in health has definately been the toughest thing I've ever experienced but the members of Painter's Lane and Team Chevelle have truly lifted my spirits. I am amazed by the support and generosity of so many that I have never met and will most likey never meet. While the treatments are really starting to take a toll on me physically, mentally I couldn't be better. As all of you can relate, I have a passion for cars. There are dozens of cars I would like to drive or own at some point in time but this Chevelle has been a childhood dream. Its been in the family from day one and I've always dreamed of restoring and keeping it in the family. Its hard to say what if or what could have happend, but with everyones help, I don't have to do that with the Chevelle. My dream is just as strong today as the day I started the restoration. And aside from the car, the support you all have shown has taken what could have had a negative impact on my faith and hope and made it a positive life impact. Thank you everyone! - John

If anyone wants to make a donation via paypal, We can use my account and I will make sure it gets to the shop/john for the car. my paypal acount is Ktrimboli@aol.com -- Just put a message that its for Johns Chevelle..

I e-mailed this morning and confirmed funds were still needed. I sent in my $25 via paypal per the instructions above.

Time to pony up guys. If this were you instead of John, you'd appreciate the help.

Also, regional clubs might want to consider this as a Chevelle related worthwhile "investment".

Steve

spent the day saturday sandblasting bolts and powder coating parts, were getting closer. Lilump is making arrangments for us to bring the car to the Springfield swap meet in a few weeks. So were making a push to get the body in paint before the show, If any of the local guys want to swing by and help, Nows the time. Hopefully by the end of the week we will have the firewall/cowl, Trunk, interior areas masked and sprayed black. When thats done, The whole car is getting a coat of Primer sealer -- Sanded with 600 and into the booth for some color. Let me Know if anyone can swing by, Theres a lot to do and not much time. John stopped by the shop saturday, He is estatic about the recent developmets (He registered and posted on this thread a few posts back, Johnnyski, in case any one missed it). If everything goes as planned He and his family will be able to join us at the swap meet.

Thanks again

That's great news, Ken. I have talked by phone with two more industry professionals, and they plan to help. I wish I had some labor hours to offer you, but the month of May is more than overwhelming for me. :sad: Yet hopefully the kind of help that I CAN offer will make up for this lack of time. Remember when you are working on that list of needed parts to start out with ONLY the items that you need first. You don't need to turn that list into a giant, all-inclusive list. That can be a massive job, and you're bound to forget something. Just list a few items at a time, and send it through. It will be best if we only need to ask for a few pieces at once anyway. There is no sense in requesting upholstery products now, for example, if you are weeks or months away from needing them. You can also list used items if reproductions are not available. I'll do my best, and I am confident in the fine people of the restoration industry who will support my efforts.

By the way, if you're doing paint and chassis work right now, this may be the time to order some POR-15 products. Just tell me what you're working on specifically (IE: patching a rusty spot in a floor pan; or coating the frame), and I'll know what products to have sent to you.

By the way, if you're doing paint and chassis work right now, this may be the time to order some POR-15 products. Just tell me what you're working on specifically (IE: patching a rusty spot in a floor pan; or coating the frame), and I'll know what products to have sent to you.

Sorry it took so long to repsond, I just sent an email about the por 15, and a few questions. I did not make it into the shop tonight, I will be in tomorrow as soon as I get off work and will post an update. Then plan is to roll the car out and wash/prep it. then spray the firewall/cowl. And if all the powder coating is complete, reassemble the radiator support.

I can certainly sympathize with this fellow. I am kinda in the same boat. I have been collecting perfermormance parts all winter to make the 73 Chevelle I bought last fall into a stop-light bandit...then I find out I have cancer this week. What a crappy deal. :mad:

Ah well....just gotta wait until I get a bit better.

Poop happens.

Ty

I can certainly sympathize with this fellow. I am kinda in the same boat. I have been collecting perfermormance parts all winter to make the 73 Chevelle I bought last fall into a stop-light bandit...then I find out I have cancer this week. What a crappy deal. :mad:

Ah well....just gotta wait until I get a bit better.

Poop happens.

Ty

Really sorry to hear that, If I was closer I'd come help you out. let me know if theres anything I can do

We were hoping to get the sealer on tonight, and some mat black but hit a snag. We found another spot that wasn't quite right and had to put the booth on hold for another day. Hopefully tomorrow we'll get caught up.

update time again-- My sons and i finished powder coating the radiator support and brackets tonight. Had planned on shooting sealer again, but ran out of time. We will get it sealed Tomorrow with out a doubt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

If any of the local guys want to swing by this weekend To take a look or lend a hand or just say Hi feel Free, John is coming by the shop sunday about 2:30 or 3:00. Carl has Ford Tanner, a custom pinstriper/ airbrush artist doing a demo starting about 1:00(he is doing some work on the chevelle - more on that later). I will be there most of the day saturday (son has a soccer game so ill be gone for a few hours) and all day sunday!! hopefully it will be in paint come monday morning-- should have some new picts up in the next day or two -- theres a lot happening fast so things will be changing daily-
we will be needing help in the upcoming weeks with some assembly work if anyone has the time to help. we're trying to put together a schedule so let me know if you are available.

This is turning out to be a great story and excellent thread!:cool:

I should be able to help out for a bit this weekend. I'll find out today if I have to work this weekend...

Don't lose hope. my stepfather was diagnosed with a tumor in his nasal passages and they told him it was terminial and that there was almost no need to operate. but they did, and they removed it flawlessly with no negative side effects. As long as you believe and trust in Jesus Christ, anything is possible. he has been recovered for almost 3 years now. i hope your friend will be ok, and he will certainly be in my prayers.

Very sad story. Sorry that I'm too far away to come by and help and I don't have parts he could use. I did kick a few bucks into Paypal. Wish I could do more. Best wishes to John and I'll keep him and his family in my prayers.

Mike

Ken,
I have placed orders for all of the parts you have requested so far. Carl should expect to receive them next week. I have also set aside a premium space in the very center of our show. It opens to the public in exactly 3 weeks from today. :thumbsup: Good luck! ------Lilump

Ken,
I have placed orders for all of the parts you have requested so far. Carl should expect to receive them next week. I have also set aside a premium space in the very center of our show. It opens to the public in exactly 3 weeks from today. :thumbsup: Good luck! ------Lilump

Jim,

Thats great!! We shot the sealer last night, found a few small problems that we have to address - we should be in paint by sunday. :hurray:

We need to get together and discuss the show. Carl and I have a few questions about setup, table, etc.. Ill get them all together and give you call, what would be a good time?

Thanks Again
Ken

I have a brand new set of front side marker lenses (orange). Do you want them?

Sorry i havn't updated in a few days, its been a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOng weekend. Over the weekend we have been blocking and blocking and blocking some more, The doors have been jammed, The deck lid was sprayed and the some graphics airbrushed on it and the fenders. The car is scheduled to be in the booth tomorrow to get the base coat, then stripe lay out (any tips on this, we have the stripe kit and the dimensions I found on TC). the radiator support is reassembled (powder coated the whole thing mat black- it looks really good). John came by the shop sunday I wish you could have seen his face when he saw the fenders. Ill try to get some more pictures up sometime tonight. it seems like we can work for days and days without making any noticable project, Then all of a sudden we take a giant leap.. We're getting there, The car, the painters lane crew, and John, will be at the Springfield swap meet on may 25,26, and 27th. (wont be 100% but will be in paint) If your there, stop by and say Hi ..

Just got home and thought Id post a couple pictures

http://www.painterslaneforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=95&d=1178568736

Thats John and lisa wathing Ford Tanner pinstripe the chevelle emblem on the deck lid.

http://www.painterslaneforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=92&d=1178568736

This is ford striping the ss emblem on the fenders. It loosk great after the airbrush and clear

I know several people have paypalled donations that I have not thanked them yet, Im sorry I haven't done it sooner I will get caught up on my email tomorrow morning. until then Thank you Very much. The team chevelle community has really kept this project alive :beers: to you all

Ken, just made a donation thru paypal, thanks and gooduck......
Nolimipkr(Brian Schell)....

Ken, just made a donation thru paypal, thanks and gooduck......
Nolimipkr(Brian Schell)....

Brian -- Thank you very much for the donation, sorry I didn't reply sonner its been a busy week


UPDATE::::::: 5 weeks of block sanding and fine tuning have finally paid off, the car went in the booth for base coat and stripe layout at about 8:30 this evening, Unfortunatly I couldn't stick around to see the reuslts Ill have to wait, the suspense is maddening!!!! Next step is clear and you guessed it more sanding (of the color variaty), then its on to assembly.
Just an FYI Painterlane has a web cam active the address is http://24.106.68.144/cgi-bin/client_execute.cgi?tUD=0, or you can get to it from www.painterlane.com (http://www.painterlane.com). You can check in and watch the progress if you have time. You might have to play with your active-x controls to make it work. Ill have some picts in a day or to of the paint and stripes

Good Night and thankyou to everyone

Ken,
Okay, man. I'm back in the office, and I'll get some more of those parts ordered for you. We're really stressing out now, trying to get ready to put on this swap meet. We're getting record vendor space reservations, and it looks like we might break all old records. This is good from one point of view, but we're getting nervous about finding spots for that many vendors! Anyway, let us know as soon as possible about how many people are coming to the event. See ya soon. -----Lilump

Ken,
Okay, man. I'm back in the office, and I'll get some more of those parts ordered for you. We're really stressing out now, trying to get ready to put on this swap meet. We're getting record vendor space reservations, and it looks like we might break all old records. This is good from one point of view, but we're getting nervous about finding spots for that many vendors! Anyway, let us know as soon as possible about how many people are coming to the event. See ya soon. -----Lilump

Jim, I'm glad everything is going well with the show prep! I hope your trip went well. Carl sent an email to ralph with some graphics and head counts yesterday. We've been trudging along on the car, it was supposed to be in the booth tuesday and didn't make it due to another members project running into probs while spraying, it went in the booth wednesday but during the final prep Carl found a spot that didn't feel right so out it cam with out paint. Hopefully it will be back in tonight if all goes well. then we can start re-assembly. I've sent a couple emails about parts, If you have time please let me know whats coming and eta so we can plan the next 2 weeks. I may have located a complete dash and harness locally, Im going to take a look this afternoon to see if its what we need.
Ill let you know what I find. Also, Do you have an eta on the por15 products, we were hoping to have that part done before the show.

Thanks
Ken

Cool web cam :thumbsup:

Amazing live view! Especially after clicking the stretch button. It is live right? The date on the screen says 02/03/2004. Probably just hasn't been reset? Now I see todays date and time in the viewer and I discovered the OSD button turns off the incorrect date on the screen.

Looks great!

I feel like I'm the owner of the place.

Cool web cam :thumbsup:

Amazing live view! Especially after clicking the stretch button. It is live right? The date on the screen says 02/03/2004. Probably just hasn't been reset? Now I see todays date and time in the viewer and I discovered the OSD button turns off the incorrect date on the screen.

Looks great!

I feel like I'm the owner of the place.


It is live, Ill tell them about the date. Its a little wierd knowing your being watched!!

I knew that had to be the Chevelle I saw today with the deck lid off, over behind the old Mustang (260 position on the web cam), because it's not there now and the paint booth lights are glowing bright!

Unless you guys are out for a "test drive" :D

I knew that had to be the Chevelle I saw today with the deck lid off, over behind the old Mustang (260 position on the web cam), because it's not there now and the paint booth lights are glowing bright!

Unless you guys are out for a "test drive" :D

That was it, Its in the booth right now:hurray: :hurray: I left at 10:30, Carl was finishing up a second coat of base. We will be laying out the stripes tomorrow, Then a whole bunch of clear. It looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!

well the car is painted, spent the day today color sanding. started laying out the stripes. The stripes are a real pain, spen about 2 hours getting the left fron edge correctly positioned, then quit due to frustration. We're taking the day off tomorrow finsih it up monday.. gone go spend some time with the wife as I havn't seen her awake much in the past few weeks

I'm in, should see it from tmoble@cox

I just have to say this is one of the coolest things i have read. Everyone that has helped deserves A big round of applause. :hurray: I sure wish i lived closer to have been a part of it. If you guys have a parts list of what you need, I may have some items you can use. please let me know, I have a pile of leftover parts here that may be of some help. Chris :thumbsup:

$$$ sent via paypal. Thanks for what you are doing!

Scott

vidio links not working for me.

vidio links not working for me.
I had to go to internet tools, then advanced, scroll down to the security field and check mark "allow software to run even if it is unsigned or invalid"

I was able to use it then

Ken,
As I said in my pm earlier to you today, if those stencils give you too much trouble, don't rush the job. :noway: I'll get Ralph G of Stencils & Stripes Unltd to help you through it. There are more than one manufacturer of stencils, and in my opinion, there are sometimes differing levels of quality. Ralph really knows this stuff, and he has some stuff that you use to keep the stencil moving around nicely until you are ready to have it set up. Same is true for decals. So, whenever you run into troubles with any of these aftermarket resto products, get with me. I usually know who-makes-what, and who to go to when you REALLY need help.

Glad to see this project is in your's and Carl's hands. You guys are great. ----Lilump:thumbsup:

Sorry I havn't posted an update in a few days, It has been hectic at the shop, home and work. We finished laying the stripes tonight,and plan on spraying them tomorrow, then a couple coats of clear. I didn't like the way the stencil kits fit, so we may sand tem off and start over with the kit from S&S that Jim had mentioned. We'll cross that bridge later. John jacobs, another member of PL, installed some of the seals Trim Parts sent us on the doors. He hung one door, It looks great, unfortunatly we have to pull it back off the car so we can reclear after the stripes are on. (2 steps forward one step back). I know I keep saying Ill post picts but hav'nt had time to get them up, Ill try to get some up tomorrow im too tired tonight. Thank you all for the support Good Night

You rock, Ken. Keep fighting the good fight.

Hey Guys, John again. I've been able to make it in to the shop at least once a week to catch up with the guys and the progress they've made on the car ........... amazing! The pictures don't do the work they've done justice. The car rocks! I can't wait to see it at the swap meet next week. Thanks again to everyone that's helped out; especially Ken, DD, John, and Carl who've sacrificed so much time and muscle.

Thanks again, John

By the way, my treatment has been has progressing great. Got a new do, but I was loosing my hair anyway and the bald thing works for me. :thumbsup:

Awsome! Glad to hear it John!! Remember Bald is beutiful and Chevelles are the baddest things on wheels!
Bill

By the way, my treatment has been has progressing great. Got a new do, but I was loosing my hair anyway and the bald thing works for me. :thumbsup:
Can't under estimate the value of having a nice, round, noggin 'eh John?:D
My older brother found it suited him too. I, on the other hand, discovered my head is far too lumpy. And my oldest son's is - well, simply too big.:yes:

Delighted your treatments are going well!!

Dan

Not sure who's who, but here's a webshot of some action going on at the shop this evening!

http://img03.picoodle.com/img/img03/8/5/18/f_shop1m_6e0f659.jpg


Keep up the great work :thumbsup:

John, hope you a have full recovery and wish you and your family well.Hope your car turns out great as well.

God Bless
Ray

Not sure who's who, but here's a webshot of some action going on at the shop this evening!

http://img03.picoodle.com/img/img03/8/5/18/f_shop1m_6e0f659.jpg


Keep up the great work :thumbsup:

Thats John Jacobs in yellow, Jason Frazer in black, Me in grey. There was some problems with the stripes, they bled under the tape really bad. Jason manged to fix most of it with some skillfull use of a razor blade, 1500 sandpaper, Fine Line and an airbrush. They will probably come off after the show and be redone. Im positive the trunk lid will be redone,and about 50% on the hood. Watch tomorrow we will be assembling the car, at 9:00am there will be a 69 velle in for paint. I dont know who it is or anything about just that it will be there. Any one local that wants to come by tomorrow and say Hi or lend a hand is more then welcome.

Well, after 11 hours of work, we have the trunk lid fit, both doors on (only 1 adjusted properly), radiator support in, both fenders and wheel houses on, Hood on but not adjusted. the hood is really fighting us, we cant get the gaps close enough to even shut it all the way. tommorrow we're going to pull the hood off and set it on with out the hinges to see what adjustements we need to make in the fenders to get it to work. it looks really good , the paint is unbelievables ( still needs color sanded). there was a slight mishap with the air hose in the booth after the last coat of clear went on that left alot of dust in the top coat of clear, hopefully it will sand out. but other than that it looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jim-- The por 15 arrived friday along with the roof rail rubber from trim parts, we just opened the boxes this morning -- thank you!!

Dave and John from Tristate chevelles stopped by and gave us a hand for a while, Thanks guys I know you really didn't have time and I really appreciate it.


Thanks again to everyone

It was nice to meet you Ken. That sure is gonna be one heck of a nice car when it's done. I dig that place (Painter's Lane) it's a shame it isn't a little closer to home. At this point it looks like I'll be able to swing by Tuesday afternoon for 3 or 4 hours. Are you gonna have the dash by then? I do have a few tricks for the hood. Are you having problems getting it flush in the rear or getting a proper, even gap on both sides? Later

Dave

Ken, That's great news. Glad to hear the POR-15 and Trim Parts rubber arrived okay. I look forward to seeing you and the Chevelle and all the gang at the event this week. And after this swap meet is over (as soon as my life returns to semi-normal again :p), I'll get to work ordering more products for this terrific project.

In the meantime, one of my hard-core Chevelle buddies is definitely coming to the swap meet, and I'll introduce him to you. As far as I know, he is one of the most knowledgeable judges for authenticity for LS-6 and other big block Chevelles anywhere. He is coming to enjoy the swap meet, but then he wants to examine my LS-6 project car. He and I will spend Monday after the swap meet going over my car, verifying original parts and such before any restoration work gets started. His name is Jeff, and you're sure to like him.

See ya there! :hurray: ---------Lilump (Jim W)

Ken,
Just a quick reminder to you and all the gang coming to the swap meet this weekend: I'll try to meet everyone as they arrrive, when possible. But do keep in mind that we get so much incoming traffic on Saturday morning that I and my entire crew will be waving flags and directing traffic frantically. However, at about 1pm the show is at its peak, but it begins to sort of run itself for a while. Then I'll have plenty of time to come visit with the whole gang. See ya there! :thumbsup: --------Lilump

Jim,

Thats great, I look forward to meeting Both you and Jeff. We're really looking forward to the show, I Think the car might be a little nervous about it as its fighting us Like a 15 year old boy!!


Dave,
The prolems were having with the hood is that there is not enough of a gap at the winshield end, it wants to hit against the fender as soon as you touch the nose. It looks like something funny is going on with the lip on the side of the hood (like it might have got tweaked at some point). We're going to set it on with out the hinges to try and see whats going on. We were all too tired to do it tonight. maybe tomorrow. Tuesday would be great, I usually get in about 4:30 or so and am usually the first one there to work on the chevelle. I wont have that dash by then, I dont have time to go get it and Im not sure what is involved in getting it out. I might try to cut out of work early tuesday to see what it will require to remove it from the donor car.

Well Im heading to bed, Good night

Sunday Evening 6:00pm

http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/8/5/20/f_may203m_f921cc3.jpg

Looking good :thumbsup:

In the picture above, Thats John getting out out of the car. He was sitting in it on a milk crate with a grin from ear to ear. A friend of Carls stopped by to help with the panel alignment. He is much more expierenced then us!! He walked around and lokked for a few minutes, then it seemed like a few seconds of twisting turning etc and Bam everything just popped in to place. Now everything fits very nice!:hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

Carl is going to start color sanding and buffing tomorrow, we started putting on window felts (trim parts sent them) today, but didn't get real far.

More work...I hope I'm not out of place posting about progress instead of Ken but I had a good time working on the car tonight. We installed the Hotchkiss suspension and cleaned up a bunch of stuff underneath. I hope to meet some more fellow TCers at the Springfield, OH swap meet this weekend. I mentioned something about dragging it down to Chevellabration but that would be up to John and everyone else.

Dave

Dave,

I dont mind at all if you post the progress, I had a great time installing the suspension tonight, Thanks again... Next time We'll raise the car higher and Ill Stand on a milk crate so you dont have to bend over so far!! Carl and I will talk to John about Chevellabration, Ill let you know as soon as we figure it out..

Jim,
It was great finally meeting you and Ralph today and talking to Tommy again (you were right he really is a great guy). We are really looking forward to the show, Ill see ya there!!


Everyone that makes it to Springfield, Make sure you stop by and say Hi. I believe we will be across from Coker Tires booth just look For the bright silver chevelle surrounded by guys that look like they havent slept in 2 weeks:D :D .

Update,

We're all setup at Springfield Swap meet, Jim and his entire crew are great, They treated us Like Kings!!!! We met a few Team Chevelle members, But there names escape me at the moment, We met so many great people its hard to rember everyones names. Guys, If you see this please dont take it personal we are a bit overwhelmed with the attention we recieved. Hopefully Ill get a chance to post some pictures over the next few days. On a side note: My wife has forbidden me from bringing my wallet or cash to the swap meet, apparently she would rather I make the house payment and not fill the garage with more stuff!! :sad: Hope fully Ill meet some more of you over the next few days

we just got home for the evining from springfield, The swap meet is great, The car show is great, And The people are great. Over the past 2 days Ive probably met faround 500 people!! Several people from Tri State chevelles have stopped in to say Hi and see the car, They've all been Unbelievably (sp) friendly and supportative. I've spent several hours talking chevelles and hi po engines with guys, Its been great!!!!!!!! John made it up friady for a couple hours, and is returning with his Grandma on sunday for a couple hours also. If you happen to be at the show swing by and meet him. He is amazed at all the support we are recieveing. Sorry this is post is so choppy, I have about 4 hours sleep in the past 3 days. Monday is a sleep day, we all really need It. Ill try to post something better tomorrow--------good Night!

The springfield swap meet was absolutly unbelievable, I met so many people I cant begin to name them, Its all a blurr of faces and names. Jims entire crew treated us Like royalty for the entire weekend. I cant say thank you enough to Jim, Tommy, Ralph, and Pat. John, His sisters, Grandma, and some cousins came by on sunday for a few hours. John, as usual was, was in amazement. This was the first time he'd seen the car out in the sun. Carl did an excellent job with the paint, This thing looks amazing. While John was There guys from Trim parts stopped by and invited us to bring the car to there show on July 17th. They said ESPN will be there for a tv show. John, as are the rest of us, is really excited.
Several companys stopped by and offered there assistance. Ill get some info up on them a little later this evening. Here are some picts from the show

http://www.painterslaneforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=99&d=1180365228

Sunday as we were loading up
http://www.painterslaneforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=101&d=1180365228

John on sunday afternoon

http://www.painterslaneforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=100&d=1180365228

Ill get some more picts up later, I have to go cut the grass now.

Thanks Again to all of you

Lookin' Good :thumbsup:

You guys did a great thing. I got the post from friends of John's family, who live near Wheeling WV. They are excited about what you all did for John. Just wondering how the project is coming along and wanted to report that from the picture I saw here, John seems to be coming along well - still a long way to go, but improving.

Ken,
I was honored to meet you and Carl and the other Chevelle guys (and ALL the car guys and gals) at this event. The sweat and tears you guys have put into this project humbles me and my crew. :thumbsup: And of course I was deeply moved to meet John himself and his lovely wife. When his grandmother was thanking us all on Sunday, I had to leave before I might get all worked up. I am really proud of this, and I will pray every day for John's full recovery.

I must apologize that I could not spend more time with you there, and many of my staff members expressed disappointment that they did not have time to come over individually and meet the members of the Shemenski project. :( We were simply swamped with the large spectator turnout.

When I introduced you to Dave Roberts of The Right Stuff Detailing at the show, I knew he would help you with brake and fuel lines. But I was delighted to hear him offer you everything from his entire product line, including disc brake conversion. He is a good man. :yes:

There will be more; MUCH more support from the industry. But as I advised you at the show, we'll take only a few parts at a time, to keep the project moving smoothly. :cool:

It's getting late, and this will be a tough week for me, so I'll post again soon. ----Lilump

Jim,

John and his entire family are just amazing, His Grandma seems to have that effect on a lot of us. Dave and Pat from the Right Stuff Detailing are really great guys. Pat came by just as John was starting to wear out and really cheared him up. Pat made a list of all the lines, hoses, valves, booster and master cylinder. But in the confusion, We forgot the rear brakes themselves. We discussed it but never made a decision. I think everyone was in a bit of a rush to get home. If you get time would you mind shooting him an email? The guys at Coker Tire were amazing also, In addition to trying to get the tires done, They lent us the cart and a hand several times packing up. I wanted to stop by and thank them again but they left before I had the chance. We took monday off, and trieed to start up on the car last night but didn't make much progress. I did finally get a chance to Read the paper work that came with the Harness Qwick Wire donated. I think Its going to work out just fine. Were trying to decided what to do next, The Joke was " All we have left to do is everything". I think were going to finish color sanding next, Then finish coating the Floors with the POR 15. Then will see were we're at!!

The reception by everyone at the show was just unbelievable. When I took a Little time to go shopping, People would see the shirt and ask about Johns Progress, The project, or how they could help. John is really excited about the Trim Parts show. Hopefully by then we will have made some serious progress .

I have to leave for work, Thank you to You and all of your crew that made the Show such a wonderfull expierence for John and the rest of us.

Ken

Godspeed to your friend. :sad:

For the last 2 years my son and I have been working on a 69 chevelle. last august I was diagnosed with cancer in the throat and neck. the car was put on hold. Now I'm cancer free for now. I know what support from friends and people I didn't even know did for me. It means more than anybody can imagine. you guys are great

Thank you all for the support and kind words, I know its helping John. He stopped by the shop last night to hang out for an hour or so, He is really excited, He may be able to work on the car for a little while in the upcoming weeks, and is really looking forward to it..

Jim,

The Brake, fuel, trans lines, Booster and master cylinder arrived from The Right Stuff Detailing yesterday. These parts are beautifull!!!!!!!! We're considering pulling the body back off the frame to coat everything with POR 15 and install the lines properly. Havn't decided for sure if will do that or do it with the body yet. Shouldn't be to hard to pop it apart and would probably be the best way to go. We'll see tomorrow

For the last 2 years my son and I have been working on a 69 chevelle. last august I was diagnosed with cancer in the throat and neck. the car was put on hold. Now I'm cancer free for now. I know what support from friends and people I didn't even know did for me. It means more than anybody can imagine. you guys are great

Glad to hear of your recovery, and welcome to the site..

Glad to hear of your recovery, and welcome to the site..

Im glad to hear of your recovery also, and welcome to the most friendly, supportive community on the web!!!!!!

Ken,
No worries about those rear brakes that you need. When you're ready for them, they will be there. And there is a lot more where all that came from. This is a wonderful hobby, and it is supported by a wonderful industry. Hang in there, and don't hesitate to call me if you encounter any major problems. My son is getting married next Saturday, so my wife is cracking the whip on me to finish household chores which I have been promising. We expect many guests to spend a few days at our home. So I may be swamped for a little longer. Godspeed and good luck. ------------Lilump

well, we're going backwards!!! they body is off the frame again.. we're going to coat the frame and undersied of the car with POR 15, and install the new brake and fuel lines. Hopefully we'll have it bak together by tueday night.

Jim,
We're ready for the rear brakes at anytime, wether its parts to rebuild the drums or a disc conversion is completely up to you and Dave. Either way would be great. Im also putting together a list of parts we will bee needing to complete the exterior (chrome, molding etc). Do you happen to have a connection to get the bumpers rechromed that won't cost us a fortune? The local places all want $600-700 to re chrome. I know your busy, just let me know when you get time. Thanks

Ken...I kind of figured that the body would come off. Did you leave the doghouse on? We did my buddy's 69 and just took off the hood but left the doghouse on. As nice as the rest of the car is it only makes sense to make the frame just as nice. Let me know about the trans (THM350) and which direction that is headed. Guess I won't be hauling it down to Chevellabration.

Dave

We pulled the dog house off, only took about 20 minutes. Seemed like the easiest way to make sure nothing got damaged. We're going to have to pass on chevellabration. Just couldn't get it all sorted out. I talked to John about it, He is planning on driving the car to the show next year. Hopefully I will be able to accompany him with mine. I'll let you know about the trans as soon as I can, were kind of waiting to see what happens with an engine before we get into it. On a side note, Kinda funny, We lost the old engine and trans in the shop. Some one decided to clean up and moved it! had a little bit of a panic until we found it.

more progress, the rear end is now coated with POR 15, the frame is prepped and ready to be coated, the floor is cleaned and ready. unfortunatly well have to set the body back on the frame before we get the coating on because the two post lift is scheduled for some one else wednesday morning. when they get done, will pop it back off again. Good news about John, His docs gave him the OK to do a little reasonable work so he came in sunday and worked with us for a while, and is planning on coming in tomorrow for a little bit. He is really doing well:hurray: .

We have some T-shirts left over from springfield that we were selling to raise money. Al gave me the ok to put them up here, If anyone is interested let me know, Ill have some pictures up tomorrow and a price.

The T-shirts are pretty nice. I'm glad I got one at Springfield. I'll be wearing it at CB07.

Dave

finally got around to getting some picts on the internet. heres a link to them http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/ktrimb/

ill have picts of the shirts up in an hour or 2

quick update, Finished POR 15-ing the frame this evening, going to start re-assembling it tomorrow, hopefully the body will be back on the frame by friday or saturday. If anyones in the are swing by and say Hi, our help has been a little thin lately due to the nice weather. were hoping for rain so we can get some more hands on this thing..

we reinstalled the rear hotchkiss suspension on the frame this evening, and started installing the stainless lines. We didn't get to far due to the heat but made some progress. heres a pict of the suspension

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/ktrimb/installedsuspension.jpg

I got tired of waiting on a good pict of the shirts so I took a pict of mine, This is the back of the shirt, The front has the painterslane logo in the left breast area. If anyone would like to purchase one to help finance the project please PM me. the price will be $20 and includes shipping

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/ktrimb/shirt.jpg

Carl is holding a benefit Swap Meet on June 16th. There will be parts for various makes and models, A car to smash with various tools of destruction. A silent auction for shop time,supplies etc. Carl has been talking to a local radio person that is trying to make arrangments for a live broadcast. Please feel free to swing by if your around, If you would like to sell anything, Carl is asking for 15% donation to the project (im not sure how this will work but I can find out more info if you would like). I hope to see some of you there..

thanks again to everyone

Alright-alright, Ken, I'll give you 50 for one of those tees and I'll pay the shipping, but not a single penny more!

Sheeesh, you drive a hard bargan Sir. Just lemme know how to submit payment.

Dan

Just got home from the shop, it was an early/light day. Didn't get a whole lot done. Alot of yapping/bench racing. Finished installing the fuel and brake lines. they fit perfect!!!!!!!!!

If any one would like one of the shirts, you can paypal payment to Sales@painterslane.com include your name and address, and the size you would like. We have XL mostly and afew 2xl's Ill get an accurate count tomorrow. PM me with any questions.

Its monday again, We had a light slow weekend. Didn't get alot accomplished, the frame is ready to go back under the body. But the body is not ready to go back on the frame. We pulled it off to POR15 the frame and floor, and install stainless brake and fuel lines. well the frame is coated, lines and suspension installed and ready to go. the floor boards are clean and ready for coating, just have to get it done!! hopefully that will be done tomorrow and the body will be back on wednesday. I disassembled the dash that was donated to us by Classix auto recyclers. Started cleaning it up so it can be painted and installed. Still got some work to do before it can be painted. thanks again to everyone for the support

I just got home from the shop, We finished the POR15 on the underside of the car this evening, It looks great!! Tomorrow the body goes back on the frame --Again--. Carl recieved a call from the Cincinnati enquirer, a reporter and photographer are coming by the shop thursday for a newspaper artical. John is having an MRI today to find out how well the treatments are working, We have'nt heard from him yet, but were all praying for good news. well time for bed -- goodnight

Just got home from the shop, We held a benefit swap meet to raise money for the project. We didn't collect as much as we'd hoped but it was ok. We all had alot of fun just hanging out and goofing around all day. There was an article in the local paper about the project today also-
Heres a link if yould like to read it http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070616/NEWS01/706160409/1056/COL02&GID=mLfI7E/XXOLGDA2ds9fVYxhCnq7ZhN+WIYPFHMiLMaE%3D

John has been cleared by His doctors to work on the car, Hes been in a few days and is really excited. He had some really good news from his recent tests. The treatments have been working extremely well, They are stoping the radiation treatments, He has to continue with the chemo for 18 months but is well on his way to a full recovery. below is the email we recieved from his wife Lisa explaining it all. its amazing !!


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Please forward this email to all our friends at Painters Lane and Team Chevelle. You’ll understand more as you read below, but John and I want to give a great big extra THANK-YOU for keeping our spirits up over the past few months. Helping to restore the Chevelle is beyond our wildest dreams, but even more important are the smiles, laughs, moral support, prayers, and thoughts everyone has given! It sure has made a HUGE difference in John’s recovery!

Lisa



From: Shemenski, Lisa
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:53 PM
To: Lisa Kinsey; 'John_Shemenski@irco.com'
Subject: Great news to share......John's progress


Hello friends and family!

I am excited to share some wonderful news with you all. As most of you know, John completed his 7 weeks of radiation in combo with chemo (pills) a few weeks ago. It was a long 7 weeks, but he made it through with no major troubles. Today, he had his follow up MRI scan and doctor appointment to verify his response to the aggressive 7 weeks of treatment. Well, between his continuous positive thinking and the love and prayers from all of you, I am extremely happy and relieved to say that the tumor dramatically responded to it. Putting it in the words of the doc, “better than I expected” and “one of the best results I have ever seen” (and this doc has been in practice for over 20 years). He showed us side by side comparisons of the MRI from 3 months ago and the MRI from this morning. The older one showed 7 cm of a prominent gray mass. The one from today showed almost NOTHING. The doctor explained that most of the viable tumor cells were gone. Any few remaining decreased from a Grade III to a Grade II (huge difference in the scale of tumors). He also said that he is very optimistic about John’s long term future. Let me just shout………Woohoo and thanks to the Lord above!!!!

With all that said, John does have to continue with treatment and surveillance since there may be a few active cells left that may not have been detected by the MRI. He will be on the chemo pills (Temodar) for 18 months, but only taking 5 days per month. In the doc’s experience, he has had best success with treating for 18months, and there are no side effects to taking the chemo that long. He will continue to get MRIs frequently to observe as well.

John has no restrictions, except scuba diving and lifting greater than 120 pounds due to the pressure they have on the brain. Both are bummers for him, but nothing he can’t cope with. He’ll just have to learn to enjoy snorkeling and smaller muscles. ;)

He is finally driving again (another woohoo for me and his coworkers who picked him up every day for work) and back to good ol John. And without a doubt, he’ll be back to restoring his Chevelle in no time. J

Just want to truly, truly, extend my thanks to you! He/we could not have gotten through any of this without the support, love, and prayers from amazing family and friends. We owe so much to you and hope that some day we can return the goodness.

Thanks again and much love.

Hope to see you soon.

John and Lisa

This has been a wild ride and gotten bigger than anyone imagined. I always envisioned that John would do well and someday be presented with the car of his dreams. Ktrim... You are a wonderful human being, and to the rest.... Bravo!
Bill

That's so fantastic. Way to go John!!! Kick that cancer in the nads!

That's great news!

Ken - thanks again for what you are doing; we all know how much that would mean to us if we were in John's shoes. Let me know if you run low on funds.

Scott

It is definatly a different atmosphere working on the car now. Its much more relaxed and fun!!. The best part has been working on it with John rather than for John. We spent a few hours the other day lining the body up on the frame and tightening the body mounts I had a blast!!! We are all determined more than ever to see this threw to its completion. Hopefully, it will be done by the middle of july-- Thats the plan, We'll see how it goes

Any updates on this....health update.....car progress....money raised by TC.....

Any updates on this....health update.....car progress....money raised by TC.....

Johns Health is improving dramatically, His last MRI showed a large reduction in the size of the tumor, Theres more details on the previous page of this thread, He has improved greatly and has been cleared to return to work and work on the car also. The car is moving along slowly, We pulled the body off the frame to coat it in POR 15 and install new fuel and brake lines, we finished that last wednesday. A reporter for the Cincinnati enquirer came in last wednesday and interviewed John and carl for a story that ran on saturday. Just found out that a reporter for another paper is coming in tomorrow for another story. If I can find them online Ill post links, I know there here somewhere just cant find them. TC members have really kept this thing moving along, So far weve collected about $1300 that has all gone to the project, The majority of that has been from Team chevelle memebers. So you guys are really making it possible for us to do this Hopefully someday we will find a way to show you how much your support means to John, his family, the painters lane guys and myself. Jim (lilump), and Dave (bowtie70ss) Have been absolutely wonderfull in procuring parts and assistance installing them. Hopefully we will complete the car in the early part of july, i cant wait to see John drive it out of the shop. :beers::beers:to you all for your continued support and prayers

Glad to hear things are going so well. You guys rock :thumbsup:

Although a new member, it would be wrong to not post here. I hope he can recover alright. My thoughts and prays go out to him and his family.

Here's the link to the news article that ran in last saturdays paper

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070615/NEWS01/306150032/1056/COL02

Its been a really long week, Work has been insane, Home has been in turmoil- We did maanage to get the gas tank coated with POR 15 and sealed inside with POR 15 sealer, worked great. My wife and I went in saturday and coated the floor and trunk with POR 15 also. Next week will finish polishing and installing the trim/rubber we have. Ill get some new picts up over the next few days.

Last night John, James and I started installing the rest of the Trim Parts rubber and moldings that we h ave. Had to stop due to a mishap that required some touch up to the paint (I had an OOPS). Its really looking good. John Jacobs worked on cleaning up the Dash that classix donated. Its a bit faded and will need painted. Does any one have any recomendations on paint for the plastic parts ? I'm thinking a semi flat black or satin black would work ok but not sure. Another John (seems like everyone in the shop is named John but me) touched up my oops tonight cant even see it :hurray:. May be tomorrow we can finish installing the last bit of piece of window trim then we can start installing the glass. I know I keep saying Ill get picts up, just havn't had time. Ill try to get some up tomorrow

SEM brand Landau Black is the correct color and sheen. Kentucky Motors and Smyth both carry it.

Dave

I know how he feels my health has also gone bad needing heart valve replacement. I have a Elcamino and a harley on trying to sell to raise the money all i get is scammers. I will never finish my dream either. OH WELL!!! Thanks Rat-SS

EL camino means the road!!!

Last night John, James and I started installing the rest of the Trim Parts rubber and moldings that we h ave. Had to stop due to a mishap that required some touch up to the paint (I had an OOPS). Its really looking good. John Jacobs worked on cleaning up the Dash that classix donated. Its a bit faded and will need painted. Does any one have any recomendations on paint for the plastic parts ? I'm thinking a semi flat black or satin black would work ok but not sure. Another John (seems like everyone in the shop is named John but me) touched up my oops tonight cant even see it :hurray:. May be tomorrow we can finish installing the last bit of piece of window trim then we can start installing the glass. I know I keep saying Ill get picts up, just havn't had time. Ill try to get some up tomorrow


Glad to hear the project is progressing.. Lets see thos pics :D:thumbsup:

I know how he feels my health has also gone bad needing heart valve replacement. I have a Elcamino and a harley on trying to sell to raise the money all i get is scammers. I will never finish my dream either. OH WELL!!! Thanks Rat-SS

So sorry to hear this.... Sounds like you have your priorities in order though :thumbsup: Get well soon..

UPDATE-----------

Over the past few days, we have finished the color sanding and buffing, The car looks great!!!!!! We finished installing the roof rail molding and weather strip. Also finshed installing the brake lines for the front brakes and installing the master cylinder and proportioning valve. My sons and I spent the day today polishing the window trim and masking the turnsignal and headlight trim to repaint the black portions. We're making progress, Not as fast as I'd like but its coming along. We've hit a wall, unfortunatly we're out of parts to install. The Trim Parts car show is a week from tuesday, Hopefully between now and then we will get the glass installed and maybe the door panels. John is doing well and continuing to recover. He has been able to spend several days over the past couple weeks working on the car. He seems to really enjoy it and is anxious to be able to drive it soon. Hopefully we'll be able to fullfill his wish and dreams soon

Thanks again to everyone!!!!!!

Definately use the SEM Landau black paint for the dash. It's perfect :thumbsup:

Just remember to kind of fog it on lightly so that you don't fill in the grain design in the plastic.

I also used a Krylon silver leafing pen to paint the lips of the gauges (available at most craft/hobby stores - inexpensive too). Came out looking great! Practice on the rims of a few clean peanut butter jars first. It's easy once you get the hang of it. Just don't try to go back and touch any spots up while it's wet. If you must, wait until it's dry.

Keep up the great work :beers: :hurray: :beers:

Great story guys...:thumbsup:

I finished cleaning up the dash and painted it with SEM landau black as everyone suggested. Looked really good while it was wet, but as it dried it looked a little splotchy. Hopefully its just from the humidity and will even out as it dries. Also discovered that the window trim is going to need a lot more polishing. If everything goes as planned we will start installing glass tomorrow.

sounds good. sometimes hard to keep up enthusiasm over a long haul, but it looks like you're doing OK.

The dash looks great now that the paint dried completely!!!!! John came in tonight, We installed the passenger side quarter glass and door glass. Its getting closer, starting to look like a car again. hopefully tomorrow the driverside glass will be in. We seem to be missing some of the parts for the door glass, Cant seem to find the travel stops that keep it from going up to high, does anyone have a picture they can send so we know what they look like????

Ken,

I have a lot of shots I took before I tore down the doors on my 70. Maybe some of them will help. I will email them to you.

We seem to be missing some of the parts for the door glass, Cant seem to find the travel stops that keep it from going up to high, does anyone have a picture they can send so we know what they look like????

Let me know what you're missing. I've got a couple junk doors from which I can pull some parts. Email me at rainer@chevelles.com after you look at Dan's pics.

Thanks Guys,

I just got home, Ill take a look at the picts and let you know what were missing

Just got done looking at the door pictures, Now I know what im looking for. The manuals we have didn't show a picture of the stops so we had no Idea what we were looking for. Ill check tomorrow to see if I can find them, Ill let you know as soon as I get home.. Thanks again

Just got back from the shop, The parts are no where to be found. The parts we need are circled in red in the pictures below. Let me know if anyone can help out with these..

Thanks

http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/ktrimb/?action=view&current=missingparts2.jpg

http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/ktrimb/?action=view&current=missingparts1.jpg

Got it. Give me an address and I will send them out tomorrow via FedEx ground. Email me at rainer@chevelles.com

Got it. Give me an address and I will send them out tomorrow via FedEx ground. Email me at rainer@chevelles.com

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just sent an email with the address info

UPDATE -- John has been a bit under the weather lately and has not been able to come in to the shop this week. He's been really rundown and tired, The doctors say its normal and nothing to worry about.

We've spent the past few days finalizing the plans for the trim parts Car show next tuesday. Tomorrow we start the last minute thrash to finish everything up. The front end sheetmetal has been bollted back on and aligned (still needs some tweeking but its almost there). Hopefully tomorrow we can finish installng the side glass. Im going to try and get the marker lights and headlights back in the front also, but the screws are missing- any one know what size screw holds the marker lights in so I can pick some up? We were hoping to have the new dash in before the show, but I don't think thats going to happen, theres too many other things to get done at this time.

the thrash to get ready for the trim parts show is over, in the past 3 days we finished installing the door and quarter glass, cleaned prepped and painted the grill, fron marker light trim and head light trim. installed all of the above parts and the rear marker lights. Had planned on posting some picts, but forgot the camera, Carls is emailing some that he took I should have them up tomorrow. Tomorrow its cleanup time then load the car on the trailer so we can get to Trim Parts early tuesday morning. John is spending the weekend sleeping and relaxing, Hopefully he will feel well enought to come to the show.

All exciting news, thanks for keeping us updated...

Got it. Give me an address and I will send them out tomorrow via FedEx ground. Email me at rainer@chevelles.com

The parts arrived tuesday, Thank you again, it was exactly what we needed.

Dave-- Thanks for hanging out at the trim parts show and helping get the chevelle packed up and on the trailer. I know you needed to leave and really appreciate your help


The trim parts show went well, Unfortunatly John was unable to make it. He had doc appointments and was unable to attend. All of the trim parts crew treated as like royalty. the ESPN crew came by and did a piece on the project and car, It will be on the Mothers Car show series on espn2 some time in the next month or so. We met lots of great people and saw some really nice cars. The best part had to be the burnouts as every one was leaving!!!

Tonight, we pulled the old dash out of the car, Have to do some cleaning then we can install the new one. Should only be a few days before thats done. then the front and rear glass goes back in. Then we are officially out of parts. Here are some of the pictures I've been promising

http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/ktrimb/?action=view&current=pordframe2.jpg
http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/ktrimb/?action=view&current=trimpartsshow2.jpg
http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/ktrimb/?action=view&current=trimpartsshow3.jpg

Tonight, we pulled the old dash out of the car, Have to do some cleaning then we can install the new one. Should only be a few days before thats done. then the front and rear glass goes back in. Then we are officially out of parts.

Ken - Will you be out of parts because you have everything and it has been installed, or are there more items needed? If so, can you post another want list?

Ken - Will you be out of parts because you have everything and it has been installed, or are there more items needed? If so, can you post another want list?

Sorry about the confusion, We still need quite a few parts. Its a long way from done. Ill put together a new list and post it tomorrow. we need a lot of interior parts, and a bit of trim, still need and engine.. we're alot closer then we were 3 m months ago but still have a way to go.

I'll build you an engine if you can find somebody to fund the parts and machine shop stuff. I guess shipping would be an issue too.

Are we looking for small block or big block? Do you have a trans?
Bill

The car was originally a 307 car, We would like to put something Larger/ Mild performance- small or big block either way at this point would work. We have the original th350 trans. Dave from tri state chevelle said that they could get it rebuilt for us so we'll probably go with it.

Tom, Thanks for the offer we cant even seem to come up with a decent core to start with.

Just a quick update: We havn't done any work on the car in a few days, We spent some time cleaning and organizing our work area and planning things out. I'm leaving on vacation to Myrtle Beach on thursday so I spent the weekend finishing some much needed maintance on the family Car. The plan right now is to make a big push over the next few weeks to finish the car. Jim (lilump) is rounding up some parts for us, Hopefully we'll be able to finishe the car in by the middle of august. We'll have to see how it goes. Im going to try to have the new dash in and wired before I leave, as long as I dont run into anything flakey it should be no problem. Then the rest of the guys can get the front and rear glass in. We're well on our way, Can't wait to see John drive it out for the first time.

I just got home from vacation this morning, Stopped by the shop to check on the progress. Trim parts sent some more chrome parts (door handles, SS emblems, etc). A few are installed reaaly starting to look good, I keep telling john Im going to steal it. He thinks I'm joking!!!!!
I only stuck around for a few minutes so Im not sure what was completed while I was gone, Ill post more, with picts in a few days. Also check out the Web cam if you get time, There's a link in my sig

Thanks again

spent the evening yesterday at the shop. we started assembling the dash for installation, we ran into som problems with the wiring. The harness that came with the monte dash is damaged, the plan now is to cut the connectors from it and splice to the sweep dash harness. I've read several threads that say it is simple and works well so we're going to give it try. Does anyone happen to have a writeup of wich wires get removed and wich ones to connect together so I don't have to spend hours deciphering and comparing wiring diagrams????

weve spent the past few days checking the dash wiring and cluster to make sure everything works, Aside from a bunch of bad light bulbs everythings is working great. Hopefully it will all be installed by the end of the weekend.

A local car collector is donating a vortec headed 350 and 700r4 trans. The engine will atleast need re-ringed. Hopefully we can come up with some performance parts to make it scoot a little better. We'll have to get the trans checked out as its been sitting awhile and come up with a mild convertor of some sort depending on the cam we end up with. Im going to check around a bit hopefully we can come up with 383 stroker kit.we'll just have to see how it unfolds over the next few weeks

thanks again for all the support

Ken, little bit of a balancing act on the cam and compression vs. the overdrive tranny. The OD will drive the RPM down at cruise, can't have a big cam that blubbers at the low RPMs. I have a 3.73 with a 200-4R , in OD the RPM is usually under 2000. Use the locking converter, that'll keep the tranny from frying in it's own oil when the cruise RPM is below the stall speed. If somebody builds the tranny for you it's a reasonable mod to install a pressure switch to lock the converter when it goes to OD.

The more I read this post the more I like it I wish I could have helped you guys ...nothing but class as far as Im concerned ,GREAT BUNCH OF FRIENDS COMIONG IN AND HELPING LIKE THIS IS SO RARE ...all of you deserve a medal !!!

Tom, thanks for the info I had not thought of the overdrive/lopey cam issue. Ill have to talk to John, and do some research to see what our options will be. We should have the engine and trans this weekend sometime so I should have a better Idea of where we're at in the next few days. Im hoping its an older block with provisions for a fuel pump, but dont know for sure, maybe we'll get lucky and its a roller motor (be a decent trade off for having to run an electric pump). Do you have an insight on a good combo/decent power that will not have issues with the trans?

see what you end up with first. If you get lucky it might be Vortec. Post it when you see it.

the engine and trans have not arrived yet, maybe tonight Ill know more. The dash is reassembled and ready to install, a few minor wiring issues to take care of then We can install it. Hopefully tonight it will be done then we can lay the carpet. we're almost there!!!!!!!

may god be with him we send out prayers for you good luck on finishing his car hope he likes it:thumbsup:

John jacobs and I finished the dash wiring last night, Installing the new dash tomorrow Ill get some picts up as soon as its done. We still have not recieved the engine and trans hopefully it will be there some time in the next few days

how bout a 327 with a 4 speed muncie m21 wide or maybe a 700R4 or a TH400, 12 bolt with 4.11s or 3.73s??

The dash is in and all the wiring is complete:hurray::hurray:. John Came in tonight and helped install it, He also worked on cleaning some interior parts. Im not sure what the cleaner is that he used but is unbelievable. the rear seat and dash pad look brand new. The engine should be dropped of sometime saturday, John and I spent sometime talking about his Ideal engine. I think we may try to find a 383 kit, I think that would suit his needs/hopes very well. We'll have to see what happens..

keep in mind that 383 cubes will raise the CR some, you're better off with slightly too low CR than too high, just like you're better off with a slightly smaller cam than a too big cam and slightly smaller carb rather than a too big carb. This stuff applies to a street car or reasonable facsimile thereof. :)

The engine will be at the shop tomorrow, Hopefully by tomorrow evening we'll know exactly what we have. I spent the day to day cleaning the underhood wiring harness, Cleaned and painted the wiper motor and have it all ready to install. WE're going to shoot for about 9- 9.5 to 1 compression, a decent mild lopey cam (if its a roller block then definatly a roller cam, if not then a vodoo), A performer rpm intake, 650 or cfm carb, hei ignition, 1 5/8 headers and full 2 1/2 exhaust out the back. hopefully we can make it all happen, just need to round up parts and pieces.

Let us know what cleaner he used = it sounds good....

Let us know what cleaner he used = it sounds good....

the cleaner is Lexol leather and vinyl cleaner. Made the rear seats look brand new. The stuff is amazing

John came in today, We installed the wiper motor and underhood wiring and tested everything. Everythhing except the wiper motor and horn work. I think the horn relay may be bad. As for the wiper motor, we didn't investigate very far Ill have to play with it later.

Unfortunatly the engine has still not arrived, Carl is going to see if we can come pick it up so we can get started. John is getting very excited about being able to drive the car. When we were testing the wiring, He said that was the first time he ahad ever seen the head lights on.

Time for Bed, I have to get up early for work. Here are a few new picts

http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/ktrimb/?action=view&current=P1010166.jpg
new emplems mounted in grill

http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/ktrimb/?action=view&current=P1010170.jpg
bad pict of dash installed

http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/ktrimb/?action=view&current=P1010175.jpg
rear seats and cleaner bottle, forgot to take a before pict some of the picts posted earlier will give you an idea of what they looked like

Ken, I got the shirt today. Nice! I'll be wearing it to the cruise this Saturday night. :cool: Thanks again, wish I was closer, I'm sure I could help more. Keep up the great work. :thumbsup:

Ken, I got the shirt today. Nice! I'll be wearing it to the cruise this Saturday night. :cool: Thanks again, wish I was closer, I'm sure I could help more. Keep up the great work. :thumbsup:

Glad it got there ok, we we're kind of worried about the distance. We've had a few mix ups with shipping but I think we've got them all straight now.

James and I installed the gas tank last night and worked on a few eletrical issues (horn, turnsignals, and wipers not working right). We've determined that when the car was soda blasted the excess soda caked onto the contacts (column and dash were left in the car and masked off). We have some cleaning to do before they'll work correctly. We still Have not recieved the engine yet, It was suppose to be dropped off sunday but something went wrong at the guy that donated it's buisness. Now Carl is out of town for work and we don't have a contact number to arrange a pickup or drop off, so we'll have to wait. Can anyone tell me where the ground from the sending unit is supposed to attach? I routed the wire where I thought It wass but there is no where to attach it, I guess 72 is different from My 70. Thanks Again To every one for your support, Without the Team chevelle Community this project would not be possible. All of you have really kept it alive and moving forward

Over the weekend we continued our quest to find out why the wiper motor wouldn't work, After hours of testing anad toning wires we determined that the motor is toast!!!! (shouldv'e started there and worked the other way). We also started cleaning and prepping the winshield and rear glass for installation, Hopefully that will be installed tonight. The donated engine has not arrived yet, So I still don't know what we have but hope are high!!. Lilump has procurred some more parts for us so we should make some serious progress over the coming weeks. Its so close we can almost hear it running!! Can't wait to see John drive it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ken - I received my shirt last week. Thanks for straightening out the mix-up. I now have a "new" favorite shirt to wear!

Keep up the good work!!

Ken - I received my shirt last week. Thanks for straightening out the mix-up. I now have a "new" favorite shirt to wear!

Keep up the good work!!

sorry it took so long to get straightened out, GLad you finally got it and like it..


We installed the front and rear glass tonight, It really looks good!!!!! We still have to get the trim on the glass, maybe tomorrow that will be done, We'll have to see what happens. Johns family put together some money so He could get the rims he wanted, They came in today and look great. We still need rubber, but couldn't resist putting one on to see what it looke like. heres a pict


http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/ktrimb/P1010217.jpg

Jim, lilump on tc, Has envited us to bring the car to the springfield swap meet next weekend (sept 7-9) So if you make to the swap meet,
swing by and say hello and check out the car.

Theres more picts up on the link below, We've been alternating between 3 different cameras so pictures are spread out between my, Carls, and Johns pc's. we're going to try to consolidate them and get them up on photobucket sometime soon. (we have about 3000 to go thru)

time for bed-- thanks again

sorry its been so long since the last update, I've been fighting a cold and havn't spent much time online. Since the last update we've finished polishing and installing the window trim, It really cleaned up nicely. John and I installed the molded carpet that trimparts donated. It went in easy and fit very well. John temprarily installed the back seat so he could comfortably sit in the car for the first time ever!! heres some more picts

John in the back seat

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/ktrimb/P1010240.jpg

Finished carpet needs to be cleaned a bit! but looks good
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/ktrimb/P1010242.jpg

She's really starting to take shape now.

Keep up the great work :thumbsup:

I will see you guys up at Springfield. If you want me to bring the rebuilt transmission I can, if not then I can try and get it over there this weekend. Maybe Sunday as I have an errand to run over in West Chester. I will bring the switch for the rear defogger as well, I almost forgot about that. Let me know if you guys need little odds and ends. I may have an extra wiper motor. Just to make sure you did ground the motor? There is a little strap that grounds it and it has to be there or no workey! Later

Dave

I will see you guys up at Springfield. If you want me to bring the rebuilt transmission I can, if not then I can try and get it over there this weekend. Maybe Sunday as I have an errand to run over in West Chester. I will bring the switch for the rear defogger as well, I almost forgot about that. Let me know if you guys need little odds and ends. I may have an extra wiper motor. Just to make sure you did ground the motor? There is a little strap that grounds it and it has to be there or no workey! Later

Dave

I don't think we'll have room to bring the trans back from springfield, If you are in the area sunday and have time to drop it off that would be great. If not I can pick it up next week at the cruise in. Is your friend that rebuilt it a member of your Club? The wiper motor was toast!!! I pulled the cover and washer on it, all the wire connections were broken, everything metal inside had Massive amounts of crud that wont come off. It looks like it had water sitting in it for a very long time.

The donated engine showed up yesterday, It really needs a lot of work to get it usable. We're hoping we can come up with something thats a bit closer

My buddy isn't in the Chevelle club. He works with his father and brothers in a family owned and ran welding/exhaust business here on the east side of Cincinnati called Morehouse Welding. He rebuilds transmissions on the side. Have you contacted Superior Chevrolet or one of the larger dealers around here about a 350 4 bolt crate engine? If you have a core I may be able to get you a smokin deal on a rebuild from Autozone or Advance. I know people..... As for the wiper motor let me see what I can do.

Dave

The springfield swapmeet went well, As before, Jims crew treated us all like royalty. Before we left for the show john and I mounted the original bumpers on the chevelle as well as the new rear lights. it looks good, but both bumpers are tweeked/twisted and dont quite fit right. They will need replaced if we can get some. The rear brake parts arrived from PST friday also, We're going to start installing them tonight.

Dave, Thanks for dropping off the trans sunday. It looks great!! Please get me your friends name and address so we can send him a thank you note.

I have more picts Ill try to get them up tonight. just a few more parts and it will be done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

edit:: Some one is shooting a chevelle at the shop saturday, Carl said he thinks its a 70, is it any one from here???????? If you get time you can check in on the cam link below and see it as well as Johns (every now and then you can catch a glimpse of my rust bucket also!!)

sorry its been so long since the last update, Due to family issues I have not had time to be online. I have a few minutes and thought I would let everyone know where we're at. after the swap meet we've decided to take a little time off and really didn't work on the car until the weekend. PST donated a rebuild kit for the rear brakes. Over the weekend we disassembled the brakes cleaned and painted the backing plates and reassambled. The kit was great, had all the shoes, wheel cylinders, and springs, Very complete and went together easily. On a side note- I believe the brakes we removed were original it didn't appear that it had ever been apart. We also installed a new steering wheel donated by Classic industries it also fits well and looks great! I'll update when I can but it may be a while

Still out there Ken?

You guys freakin' ROCK! :thumbsup:

After all that happened in the last few weeks (http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194978) things are starting to get back to almost normal. John and I had along talk a few days ago. He has recieved more good reports from his doctors, and is back to work full time. John has decided to take the chevelle Home and continue the work there. He said that he could not, with a clear conscious, continue excepting donated parts or money. Its this attitude that proves once again why we took on this project. He is still amazed at the support he recieved from some many people he has never met, and wants to thank you all for everything you've done. All of the support and prayers really helped him get through the bad times, kept his spirits up and helped him get to where he is now. He will continue the working on the car and hopes to have it finished sometime after the first of the year. Thanks again to everyone for helping make this all possible.

Ken

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Dana (I'm a guy make fun of my name...evrone else has)

i know what you mean... i've had to deal with the same crap all my life!!

Excellent that he's doing so well. The project served it's purpose well, made huge progress. Hope you can keep in touch with him, see how it goes. He'll probably need some help along the way.

tumps up guys.

Excellent that he's doing so well. The project served it's purpose well, made huge progress. Hope you can keep in touch with him, see how it goes. He'll probably need some help along the way.

John asked if it was ok to call for help, I told him that i would be more then willing to help anytime he needs it. He has been travling for work, and he and his wife were planning a few short trips, so I havn't spoken to him in a couple weeks. I plann on checking in with him early next week to see how things are going. our last conversation he had set a goal of being done shortly after christmas. If all goes well he is planning on having it at chevellebration next year. Ill keep updating as more progress is made

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Dana (I'm a guy make fun of my name...evrone else has)

i know what you mean... i've had to deal with the same crap all my life!!


.....you know it brutha!!!!:cool: A friend of mine said he never wanted to tangle with me, cuz he KNEW that with a name like that I had to have plenty of experience defending myself. Now it was useful in HS, all the girls loved it ..LOL my friend, "he calls me SUE":D

BTW guys.....it is nice to see that some folks really care about their friends good luck on the project and to your friends health.