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nicke · 02-14-2012, 06:41 PM

Looking great! Looking forward to seeing more pics!

Bob 68327 · 10-06-2012, 10:49 PM

No pics but i have been working on it . body mounts and cage nuts are not much to take pics of . just wanted to let everyone know i'm still working on it .

Bob 68327 · 07-07-2013, 10:07 PM

small update slipped on the wheels for motivation .. it worked ... also a color sample I picked out for it ...

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-08-2013, 08:46 PM

That will look awesome Bob!

71maligreen · 07-12-2013, 03:43 PM

green looks badass on a 70-72 chevelle !!!
ask me how i know

Bob 68327 · 09-08-2013, 11:39 PM

Set the motor in it .. It's been setting for 2 years and its time to run it !! It will come back out when the body comes off but at least I can hear it run again !! It should be running in a few days . A 300/.600 roller cammed small block with open headers .. Music to my ears

07XCSBZ71 · 09-09-2013, 07:22 AM

I like it! That green is going to look good on the Chevelle's lines.

Bob 68327 · 09-14-2013, 09:34 PM

tried on the rear wheels ...

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-20-2013, 07:35 PM

Bob, that is going to be an awesome Chevelle soon! The rear tires sure look beefy in there!!!

Bob 68327 · 09-20-2013, 08:06 PM

Thanks Ryan still a long ways to go but its nice to hear it run again .. the tires are 255/70/15 approx. 29 '' tall

Bob 68327 · 09-20-2013, 08:08 PM

another view

**Ironhorse** · 09-21-2013, 05:38 AM

Great start on a nice ride. Love the Chevelles. I have a '71 SS I'm slowily bringing back to life. Swapped out the bench and column auto for factory buckets and console with "built" 700R4, Edelbrock Performer intake and 600 Edelbrock carb. Just getting to the "looks" department now. Purchased new carpet and pad from OPG and looking to get it installed within couple weeks.
Curious about your rear quarter panels. See they are from Goodmark, any thoughts or tips about the quality and fit? I need RH rear wheel well and trunk pans. As a side note I'm also running 255/70/15's on 8" 'Vette rallys rear with 225/70/15's on 7" rallys up front, disc brake center caps all around. Love the look.

Bob 68327 · 09-22-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Great start on a nice ride. Love the Chevelles. I have a '71 SS I'm slowily bringing back to life. Swapped out the bench and column auto for factory buckets and console with "built" 700R4, Edelbrock Performer intake and 600 Edelbrock carb. Just getting to the "looks" department now. Purchased new carpet and pad from OPG and looking to get it installed within couple weeks.
Curious about your rear quarter panels. See they are from Goodmark, any thoughts or tips about the quality and fit? I need RH rear wheel well and trunk pans. As a side note I'm also running 255/70/15's on 8" 'Vette rallys rear with 225/70/15's on 7" rallys up front, disc brake center caps all around. Love the look.

No Matter what anyone tells you no quarters fit without work I bought goodmark because the lines are correct and the metal guage is heavy like factory . my trucnk pan is from dynacorn and its a decent piece . My motor is a 355 with a 300/600 roller cam it made 482 hp on the dyno and runs on pump gas with a 750 holley . My trans is a 400 turbo with a 3500 stall my front wheels are 15x5 with 215/70/15 the rears are 15x10

**Ironhorse** · 09-23-2013, 07:44 AM

Have heard some pretty good remarks about Goodmark. Are you familiar with replacement panels from AMD " Auto Metals Direct" ? Have been doing some research on line and with a Chevelle forum. Read some pretty good reviews. Good body lines and same as OEM metal gauge thickness. We have a vendor in a town about 20 miles from me. Plan on going to see what they are like.

Bob 68327 · 09-24-2013, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Have heard some pretty good remarks about Goodmark. Are you familiar with replacement panels from AMD " Auto Metals Direct" ? Have been doing some research on line and with a Chevelle forum. Read some pretty good reviews. Good body lines and same as OEM metal gauge thickness. We have a vendor in a town about 20 miles from me. Plan on going to see what they are like.

amd make good parts also I don't care for there trunk pans and floors seem really flimsy .. my opinion...

71cheynne402 · 12-21-2013, 11:04 PM

Has anything happens lately?

Bob 68327 · 12-23-2013, 07:39 PM

i'm working on it . not much to see body mounts are not to exciting . The drivers side front mount is the last one to do and i'm working on it now . Then its on to the trunk floor and quarters. I cant wait ...

77c10 · 01-03-2014, 04:27 PM

Gonna be nice. I always wanted a Chevelle growing up and would still love to have one. Maybe one day...

**Ironhorse** · 01-03-2014, 06:32 PM

Bob, how much "fun" did you have when changing your body mount cushions and bolts? I need to do that same project. Did you buy a kit, and from which Chevelle vender? I have been putting off the body bolts long enough. Really need to do bolts and cushions before I get to far into this restore. I'm sure they are original and have been installed since late '70 or early '71.

Delayed putting in my new carpet until after the body and paint is done.

Did you snap any bolts or tear a caged nut while doing the replacement? If you have some tips or such you care to share please send me a PM.

71maligreen · 01-15-2014, 09:23 AM

with a 15x10 with 5.5 inches of backspaceing a 295/50/15 will fit in the rear wheel well without modifications!!

**LockDoc** · 01-15-2014, 11:01 AM

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I may give Bob a call this evening. I haven't talked to him for a while anyway. He only lives about 35 miles from me. He used to be on the board a lot when he had his '68 50th Anniversary pickup Great guy.

Here's a picture of his '68.

LockDoc

Bob 68327 · 01-19-2014, 01:39 AM

I have 15x10 on the rear with 4''backspace with a 255/70/15 fill the wheelwell nicely.

Bob 68327 · 01-19-2014, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I may give Bob a call this evening. I haven't talked to him for a while anyway. He only lives about 35 miles from me. He used to be on the board a lot when he had his '68 50th Anniversary pickup Great guy.

Here's a picture of his '68.

LockDoc

Good to hear from you Doc .. thanks for the kind words..

screamin_c10 · 01-19-2014, 02:45 AM

Good lookin Chevelle, I should get off my a$$ and work on mine...

fluffyfreak · 01-19-2014, 06:07 AM

Badass chevelle man

02-14-2012, 06:41 PM	#51
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Looking great! Looking forward to seeing more pics! __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

10-06-2012, 10:49 PM	#52
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle No pics but i have been working on it . body mounts and cage nuts are not much to take pics of . just wanted to let everyone know i'm still working on it . __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

07-07-2013, 10:07 PM	#53
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle small update slipped on the wheels for motivation .. it worked ... also a color sample I picked out for it ... Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

07-08-2013, 08:46 PM	#54
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,134	Re: My New 72 Chevelle That will look awesome Bob! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-12-2013, 03:43 PM	#55
71maligreen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: LaMoille Illinois Posts: 119	Re: My New 72 Chevelle green looks badass on a 70-72 chevelle !!! ask me how i know

09-08-2013, 11:39 PM	#56
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Set the motor in it .. It's been setting for 2 years and its time to run it !! It will come back out when the body comes off but at least I can hear it run again !! It should be running in a few days . A 300/.600 roller cammed small block with open headers .. Music to my ears Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

09-09-2013, 07:22 AM	#57
07XCSBZ71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Murphy,NC Posts: 212	Re: My New 72 Chevelle I like it! That green is going to look good on the Chevelle's lines.

09-14-2013, 09:34 PM	#58
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle tried on the rear wheels ... Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

09-20-2013, 07:35 PM	#59
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,134	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Bob, that is going to be an awesome Chevelle soon! The rear tires sure look beefy in there!!! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-20-2013, 08:06 PM	#60
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Thanks Ryan still a long ways to go but its nice to hear it run again .. the tires are 255/70/15 approx. 29 '' tall __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

09-20-2013, 08:08 PM	#61
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle another view Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

09-21-2013, 05:38 AM	#62
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,024	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Great start on a nice ride. Love the Chevelles. I have a '71 SS I'm slowily bringing back to life. Swapped out the bench and column auto for factory buckets and console with "built" 700R4, Edelbrock Performer intake and 600 Edelbrock carb. Just getting to the "looks" department now. Purchased new carpet and pad from OPG and looking to get it installed within couple weeks. Curious about your rear quarter panels. See they are from Goodmark, any thoughts or tips about the quality and fit? I need RH rear wheel well and trunk pans. As a side note I'm also running 255/70/15's on 8" 'Vette rallys rear with 225/70/15's on 7" rallys up front, disc brake center caps all around. Love the look. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

09-23-2013, 07:44 AM	#64
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,024	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Have heard some pretty good remarks about Goodmark. Are you familiar with replacement panels from AMD " Auto Metals Direct" ? Have been doing some research on line and with a Chevelle forum. Read some pretty good reviews. Good body lines and same as OEM metal gauge thickness. We have a vendor in a town about 20 miles from me. Plan on going to see what they are like. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

12-21-2013, 11:04 PM	#66
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12-23-2013, 07:39 PM	#67
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle i'm working on it . not much to see body mounts are not to exciting . The drivers side front mount is the last one to do and i'm working on it now . Then its on to the trunk floor and quarters. I cant wait ... __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker



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01-03-2014, 04:27 PM	#68
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01-03-2014, 06:32 PM	#69
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,024	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Bob, how much "fun" did you have when changing your body mount cushions and bolts? I need to do that same project. Did you buy a kit, and from which Chevelle vender? I have been putting off the body bolts long enough. Really need to do bolts and cushions before I get to far into this restore. I'm sure they are original and have been installed since late '70 or early '71. Delayed putting in my new carpet until after the body and paint is done. Did you snap any bolts or tear a caged nut while doing the replacement? If you have some tips or such you care to share please send me a PM. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks Last edited by Ironhorse; 01-03-2014 at 11:23 PM.

01-15-2014, 09:23 AM	#70
71maligreen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: LaMoille Illinois Posts: 119	Re: My New 72 Chevelle with a 15x10 with 5.5 inches of backspaceing a 295/50/15 will fit in the rear wheel well without modifications!!

01-15-2014, 11:01 AM	#71
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,329	Re: My New 72 Chevelle - I may give Bob a call this evening. I haven't talked to him for a while anyway. He only lives about 35 miles from me. He used to be on the board a lot when he had his '68 50th Anniversary pickup Great guy. Here's a picture of his '68. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-19-2014, 01:39 AM	#72
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle I have 15x10 on the rear with 4''backspace with a 255/70/15 fill the wheelwell nicely. __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

01-19-2014, 02:45 AM	#74
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