[lownfast]

Just getting started on Chevelle 2.0, this will be a ground up build using lessons learned here and from personal experience. I will still have my 71 Chevelle as a daily/fun car.
You can check it out here- http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=369097

Follow along, I'll be sure to update as I go.

I found this 72 Chevelle on Craigslist, it's a basket case but the body is very solid and mostly ready for paint. I have the build sheet with the car, it was orange flame, white vinyl top, white interior from the factory. It was sold locally in Texas where I live and has been here ever since.

 

[lownfast]

Started on the fire wall and got the Trans tunnel situated to fit the 6L80.

Now I can prep the floor for lizard skin. Hope to have it done this weekend.

 

[usc2001gc]

I'm subscribe. Love those LS conversions. Hopefully I'll be starting on my next one soon. Going to try to keep the 70 on a low buck budget.....unlike the 71.

 

[Andy's Auto Repair]

Very cool. That tranny tunnel looks like it is ready for an Allison conversion.

 

[lownfast]

I decided to leave the blower/vent hole exposed. I like routing my ac/heater lines for the vintage air thru the fender. I still need to do some more work to clean things up but needed every thing in self etch primer to prevent rust.

Cleaned up what little surface rust I could find on the floor pans and sprayed some primer.

 

[lownfast]

Picked up a parts car to rob the front end from. The dash has no cracks and fits perfect. The story I got was that the car was garaged up until 4 years ago. Some purists may not approve but I love the 70 front end!

Chevelles hangin out

 

[TMIproducts]

That four door is cool!!! Wish I had one to drive daily.

 

[lownfast]

Not Chevelle related but cool I think. Made this on Sunday messing around in the garage.

 

[SS Shaun]

lol dude that lamp is great!!

 

[lownfast]

Started tearing down the 70 for its parts. I'm impressed at the factory panel fit.

I'm either going to put my 72 front clip and sell the 70 or part it out. Just not sure yet. Here are a few pics of the car.

 

[lownfast]

I don't think the wife will be happy but I found a place to keep the 70 front clip. It's in good shape. Just a little rust on the bottom of the passenger fender. I lower patch should take of it.

This 70 came with plastic inner fender, I knew it was an option but never have seen them until now. Ill get the parts cleaned up so I can test fit every thing on the 72.

 

[lownfast]

The 70 is ready to sell with the 72 front end on it. It's on CL for $1400 obo.

 

[lownfast]

Starting to collect parts now that the holidays are over.

Drum spindles and hubs from a friends el camino, C5 brakes and wheels. I don't plan to keep the wheels.

 

[lownfast]

Picked up my 6L90e from a 2013 silverado 2500 with 2 miles on it! Was damaged in transport to the dealer.

 

[lownfast]

No update on this car, sorry guys. Ive been working on the black 71 doing body work and now its at the paint shop. Once i get the trim and stuff back on, Ill get going in this again.

 

[lownfast]

haven't done much with this car, after the 6 month fight to get the 71 painted, this car has been put in the barn at my grandfathers place until further notice.

 

[jgalas]

I just picked up a LS3 with a 6L80 trans for my 71 Chevelle and Im trying to research whats involved in getting that trans to fit and came across your thread. Did the trans tunnel need to be enlarged that much or was that just the look you were going for? Have you seen any other builds that people have done to fit the 6L80 in an A body that could help me out? I really wanna use that trans but I want to see how involved its gonna be before I commit to it. Any help would be great.

 

[BTK]

I just picked up a LS3 with a 6L80 trans for my 71 Chevelle and Im trying to research whats involved in getting that trans to fit and came across your thread. Did the trans tunnel need to be enlarged that much or was that just the look you were going for? Have you seen any other builds that people have done to fit the 6L80 in an A body that could help me out? I really wanna use that trans but I want to see how involved its gonna be before I commit to it. Any help would be great.

call tci..they are very helpful