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Gates72ss · 07-13-2014, 09:24 AM

nice work bud!! here is my 71 i restored last year.....

Bob 68327 · 07-13-2014, 09:54 PM

Very Nice !!!

Bob 68327 · 07-20-2014, 06:52 PM

Good Weekend . found a GM pass side door to replace the new on that fits like garbage .. After a long day of working today the pass side quarter is hanging on the car . A few adjustments needed still but fits good for the first test fit . this was the side with all the damage .Much better now ..

y5mgisi · 07-20-2014, 08:48 PM

Starting to look like a respectable car again!

71swb4x4 · 07-20-2014, 09:55 PM

Looking good!

**thelonerife** · 07-20-2014, 11:59 PM

Nice. Those are big quarters to get hung right. patience.

Bob 68327 · 07-23-2014, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thelonerife

Nice. Those are big quarters to get hung right. patience.

yes sir . this whole project takes a lot of patience.

Bob 68327 · 04-03-2015, 10:00 PM

Been a while since I updated. Just have to finish welding the quarter and the passenger side will be done finally !!

Bob 68327 · 04-03-2015, 10:02 PM

much better

**LockDoc** · 04-03-2015, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob 68327

much better

That thing is lookin' great Bob! GoodGuys???..

LockDoc

Bob 68327 · 04-03-2015, 10:32 PM

I will never make Good Guys this year . after the drivers side quarter im pulling the body off the chassis to redo it. then back on with the body and start body work . hopefully paint next year . I do think maybe I will get to take it down the street before winter ..

**LockDoc** · 04-03-2015, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob 68327

I will never make Good Guys this year . after the drivers side quarter im pulling the body off the chassis to redo it. then back on with the body and start body work . hopefully paint next year . I do think maybe I will get to take it down the street before winter ..

Sounds like a plan.
I will have to stop over now that the weather is getting nicer....

LockDoc

Bob 68327 · 04-04-2015, 11:34 AM

Come on over I'm usually here ..

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-05-2015, 12:04 AM

Bob, it's really looking great! What color combo are you going with?

Bob 68327 · 04-05-2015, 11:54 AM

Dark green . If it get's stripes they will be white . Not sure on stripes yet.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-05-2015, 11:41 PM

Dark green will be nice. You don't see as many that way much these days.

Bob 68327 · 04-07-2015, 06:26 PM

Here's the color it's Dark Emerald green .

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-07-2015, 07:36 PM

I like the green but I think if I was going to do stripes I'd do matte back ones?

Bob 68327 · 04-12-2015, 01:15 AM

I think the matte black would not even show up . to me if it gets stripes they are going to be a focal point . the white will stand out . Who knows if It will have stripes or not have to wait and see. finished fully welding the quarter on today and turned it around in the shop . Tomorrow the drivers quarter comes off . hopefully by the end of the week the new one gets fitted we will see how it goes..

Bob 68327 · 04-19-2015, 01:44 AM

Metal work almost complete after 3 years . guess you can tell the overhaulin crew doesn't live at my house . I guess no one can say they built my car either ! I have done every inch of this beast all by myself ..

**Ironhorse** · 04-19-2015, 07:15 AM

Bob, been watching the re-birth of your Chevelle, looking great. My own Chevelle is in the same situation, slowly coming around back to life. Don't have your skills to do it all my self so have had to farm some of the re-store out to those with more skills than I.

Was going back thru all the pages from 1st to the present page. Curious, on page 1, think it is the second set of pics you posted. Shows a passenger side mirror which looks to be an original. Any chance you still have that mirror? Would like to know if it has a GM casting or part number on it? Been looking for a mirror for my '71 Chevelle and have not found one that really fits correctly. Does your Chevelle have a driver side remote or standard fixed mirror, mine has the driver side inside remote.

Have you decided on the stripes yet, yes or no for application, what color to go with the green? Again, looking really great. Love the A-body Chevelles.

Bob 68327 · 04-19-2015, 12:40 PM

[QUOTE=Ironhorse;7139030]Bob, been watching the re-birth of your Chevelle, looking great. My own Chevelle is in the same situation, slowly coming around back to life. Don't have your skills to do it all my self so have had to farm some of the re-store out to those with more skills than I.

Was going back thru all the pages from 1st to the present page. Curious, on page 1, think it is the second set of pics you posted. Shows a passenger side mirror which looks to be an original. Any chance you still have that mirror? Would like to know if it has a GM casting or part number on it? Been looking for a mirror for my '71 Chevelle and have not found one that really fits correctly. Does your Chevelle have a driver side remote or standard fixed mirror, mine has the driver side inside remote.

Have you decided on the stripes yet, yes or no for application, what color to go with the green? Again, looking really great. Love the A-body Chevelles.[/QUOTE
I will check the mirror I still have it . they were both fixed . I'm planning on putting the painted sport mirrors on it . I think it will get stripes in oxford white. Thanks for the kind words I will get back to you on the mirror I'm not sure if it's a gm or not .

Bob 68327 · 04-19-2015, 07:37 PM

Ironhorse the passenger side mirror is a junk plastic one .

**LockDoc** · 04-20-2015, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob 68327

Metal work almost complete after 3 years . guess you can tell the overhaulin crew doesn't live at my house . I guess no one can say they built my car either ! I have done every inch of this beast all by myself ..

Man, if you aren't careful you're going to work yourself out of a job....

LockDoc

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-20-2015, 03:59 PM

Bob, the car looks so much better than when you first got it. Great work!

07-13-2014, 09:24 AM	#101
Gates72ss Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsfield Ma Posts: 37	Re: My New 72 Chevelle nice work bud!! here is my 71 i restored last year..... Attached Images __________________ 69 c10 step side shorty ( resto ariz truck ) 85 shortbed lifted , 454 68 camaro i frame off restored 83 lifted stepside lifted 2011 tahoe

07-13-2014, 09:54 PM	#102
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Very Nice !!! __________________ 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

07-20-2014, 06:52 PM	#103
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Good Weekend . found a GM pass side door to replace the new on that fits like garbage .. After a long day of working today the pass side quarter is hanging on the car . A few adjustments needed still but fits good for the first test fit . this was the side with all the damage .Much better now .. 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

07-20-2014, 08:48 PM	#104
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Starting to look like a respectable car again! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

07-20-2014, 09:55 PM	#105
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Looking good! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

07-20-2014, 11:59 PM	#106
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Nice. Those are big quarters to get hung right. patience. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

04-03-2015, 10:00 PM	#108
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Been a while since I updated. Just have to finish welding the quarter and the passenger side will be done finally !! 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

04-03-2015, 10:02 PM	#109
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle much better 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

04-03-2015, 10:32 PM	#111
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle I will never make Good Guys this year . after the drivers side quarter im pulling the body off the chassis to redo it. then back on with the body and start body work . hopefully paint next year . I do think maybe I will get to take it down the street before winter .. __________________ 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

04-04-2015, 11:34 AM	#113
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Come on over I'm usually here .. __________________ 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

04-05-2015, 12:04 AM	#114
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,132	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Bob, it's really looking great! What color combo are you going with? __________________ 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.*

04-05-2015, 11:54 AM	#115
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Dark green . If it get's stripes they will be white . Not sure on stripes yet. __________________ 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

04-05-2015, 11:41 PM	#116
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,132	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Dark green will be nice. You don't see as many that way much these days. __________________ 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.*

04-07-2015, 06:26 PM	#117
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Here's the color it's Dark Emerald green . 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

04-07-2015, 07:36 PM	#118
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04-12-2015, 01:15 AM	#119
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle I think the matte black would not even show up . to me if it gets stripes they are going to be a focal point . the white will stand out . Who knows if It will have stripes or not have to wait and see. finished fully welding the quarter on today and turned it around in the shop . Tomorrow the drivers quarter comes off . hopefully by the end of the week the new one gets fitted we will see how it goes.. __________________ 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

04-19-2015, 01:44 AM	#120
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Metal work almost complete after 3 years . guess you can tell the overhaulin crew doesn't live at my house . I guess no one can say they built my car either ! I have done every inch of this beast all by myself .. 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

04-19-2015, 07:15 AM	#121
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,003	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Bob, been watching the re-birth of your Chevelle, looking great. My own Chevelle is in the same situation, slowly coming around back to life. Don't have your skills to do it all my self so have had to farm some of the re-store out to those with more skills than I. Was going back thru all the pages from 1st to the present page. Curious, on page 1, think it is the second set of pics you posted. Shows a passenger side mirror which looks to be an original. Any chance you still have that mirror? Would like to know if it has a GM casting or part number on it? Been looking for a mirror for my '71 Chevelle and have not found one that really fits correctly. Does your Chevelle have a driver side remote or standard fixed mirror, mine has the driver side inside remote. Have you decided on the stripes yet, yes or no for application, what color to go with the green? Again, looking really great. Love the A-body Chevelles. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

04-19-2015, 12:40 PM	#122
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle [QUOTE=Ironhorse;7139030]Bob, been watching the re-birth of your Chevelle, looking great. My own Chevelle is in the same situation, slowly coming around back to life. Don't have your skills to do it all my self so have had to farm some of the re-store out to those with more skills than I. Was going back thru all the pages from 1st to the present page. Curious, on page 1, think it is the second set of pics you posted. Shows a passenger side mirror which looks to be an original. Any chance you still have that mirror? Would like to know if it has a GM casting or part number on it? Been looking for a mirror for my '71 Chevelle and have not found one that really fits correctly. Does your Chevelle have a driver side remote or standard fixed mirror, mine has the driver side inside remote. Have you decided on the stripes yet, yes or no for application, what color to go with the green? Again, looking really great. Love the A-body Chevelles.[/QUOTE I will check the mirror I still have it . they were both fixed . I'm planning on putting the painted sport mirrors on it . I think it will get stripes in oxford white. Thanks for the kind words I will get back to you on the mirror I'm not sure if it's a gm or not . __________________ 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

04-19-2015, 07:37 PM	#123
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Ironhorse the passenger side mirror is a junk plastic one . __________________ 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

04-20-2015, 03:59 PM	#125
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,132	Re: My New 72 Chevelle Bob, the car looks so much better than when you first got it. Great work! __________________ 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.*

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