[flogger11]

Man, I thought FOR SURE that my Chevelle would be out by now, but nope. I can only work on it one day a week, so if I run into a part that I havent ordered or cant get locally, I have to wait another week. Lame.

Anyway, at this point I have replaced two brake hoses, three brake lines, two calipers, one drum, pads, shoes, master cylinder, two wheel cylinders, my gas tank and sending unit, fuel lines, tires, rims, new intake, carb, wires and ignition, fuel filter, air cleaner (and holder), oil, antifreeze, plugs, valve covers, thermostat and housing along with the battery. And I still dont have it RUNNING YET! SHEESH! (Intake/carb/distributor/master cylinder are going on tomorrow). I may, just may, be two working days away from driving my beast.

There is nothing cheap, quick or easy about bringing a 40 year old car back after 19 years of storage!

Oh ya, I hadnt owned a classic car since my 68 Camaro Convertable that I had in high school, so the other day I closed the hood on my chevelle FROM THE SIDE and wound up putting a six inch long, 1/4 inch wide scratch TO THE METAL in my driver side fender! ARRRRRG!!!!

 

[Rigo]

Well it sounds like you are close. My problem is that I feel that I am never done. I made a list of things to repair or change and completed that list probably 6 months ago. I keep adding to the list on a daily basis with the thought of helping the economy!!

 

[TCSS1970]

I totally feel your pain. Motor has been done since 1st week of June and I haven'et gotten a set of push rod guides that work yet. Hopefully the third set that I install this weekend will work and the car will be back on the road.:yes:

 

[davewho1]

It may not be cheap, easy, or quick getting our old cars going; but when you go for that first cruise, all the blood, sweat and aggravation is worth it! :thumbsup:

 

[dpvoiceguy]

Guys like us are the reason the phrase "a labor of love" is so true!!!
Hang in there, man...you've got the finish line in sight!

 

[richietables]

x2. It'll be a wide grin on your face when you're finally cruising! We've ALL been there! Keep us up to date.:beers::beers::beers:

 

[2k3Chevelle468]

Patience.... These cars require it of us all. But as mentioned before the reward is worth it.

 

[flogger11]

I FINALLY HAVE BRAKES!!! I dont even know how to act! I also installed my intake, carb, plugs and distributor, I sent up some before and after pics. I think I will be driving this coming weekend! I just need a double pumper fuel line, some antifreeze, battery posts and a few misc pieces, plus a few hours labor under the hood. Wish me luck guys!!!! Will give you another update after this coming weekend!

 

[Alwhite00]

so the other day I closed the hood on my chevelle FROM THE SIDE and wound up putting a six inch long, 1/4 inch wide scratch TO THE METAL in my driver side fender! ARRRRRG!!!!

Sounds like you need these - http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282610

LK

 

[zero66]

I was once told that, If it was easy everyone would be doing it!!!!!!!! keep going hard at it had my 66 almost 10 years and I'm always working on upgrades to her. I feel the pain RON

 

[flogger11]

I will be shooting vid when I crank it over for the first time on Saturday!!!!! I cant imagine what its going to sound like, its been 20+ years since I heard my baby run, YEEEEHAAAA!!!!!!

 

[Blue71]

That's motivation for ya right there.... we're waiting too now!

 

[ssal396]

Good luck with the fire up!! Make sure to have a second set of hands and eyes with you when you do it.... It's always best to have somebody else scanning for leaks or problems on fire up..

 

[SixActual]

It may not be cheap, easy, or quick getting our old cars going; but when you go for that first cruise, all the blood, sweat and aggravation is worth it! :thumbsup:

Does that apply to our aging bodies as well?

 

[davewho1]

Does that apply to our aging bodies as well?

It's beginning to look that way ...

 

[flogger11]

Is it possible to post vids on this site?

 

[1ATony]

Yeap, there's nothing like that first cruise. Not sure on the Video's

 

[2k3Chevelle468]

You can post the vid on Photobucket then post the link.