My '69 Chevelle/Winston cup car

[884x4Sub]

This will be the quarter window treatment.(searched high and low for that solution) so the front windows will still operate and seal properly. Made from Lexan, they will not roll down on either side. I havnt decided yet but the drivers side will have a Naca duct like in the pic for the rearend cooler for sure and I might double up the drivers side and add one on the pass side to route cool air to the rear brakes. Ditching the glass window and crank mechanism saves 16lbs per side! I weighed it.

[884x4Sub]

Bought some stock black rear door panels off Kijiji for $70, after unsticking the vinyl from the cardboard, trimming the cardboard to fit around the huge stock car wheel tubs and re gluing the vinyl to the cardboard I got them in and I like the way it turned out. The front and rear match.

[884x4Sub]

Sent my Borg Warner Super T-10 4spd to a local old timer named "Merv" who does racing transmissions in the area. Ive had the thing for at least 10 yrs and never used it. I knew it was very good but i had him look it over, replace the front and rear seals and remove the vent/breather off the top of it and tap and thread in a barbed fitting so I can vent it to a little K&N breather up on the firewall or to a puke tank. I know from experience if you dont do this when you run them hard oil will come out of the vent run down the side of the trans and make smoke, bad smells and run the trans low on oil ....not good.

I asked David about the the strength of the T-10 he said he ran one with a cooler in his old Busch car that made 736hp for two full seasons before it finally let go. Eventually I will step up to a Jerico clutch less "dogbox" tranny but this will be good for now.

Oh the old timer said the trans was "in real good shape" and "is good to go now". Charged me $200

[884x4Sub]

Fuel vent is in. This is where the "catch can" will go

[6BT 56]

Man I cant say enuf abt this car. I love it . I had a buddy a while back that was doing something similar with a 55 chev . Never got past the rolling stage. Car got passed around a few times after sitting in his garage for abt 18 years. Wonder if it will ever be this cool.??? The merc exh riser in the pic above means that there is sumtin else taking up your time . You can go boating any time ......Lol. Keep up the good work on this car . Cant wate to see it move under its own power.

[884x4Sub]

Haha yeah I have a 29 Fountain but its turn key. It doesnt get in the way of the car at all. Work? thats a different story. Believe me I want to see it run too.

[884x4Sub]

Swapped out the fabbed valve covers, didnt look old school enough. Accessories sorted, engine is ready to go. 830 double pumper. High end super trick lightweight race alternator turned out to be the stock item off an '89 Geo Tracker. Still have to decide on a breather set up. Plug in's on the valve covers wont do.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by 884x4Sub

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That screams badass!

[884x4Sub]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

That screams badass!

Haha Badass has become the cars unofficial name because thats what everyone (even non car people) say when they see it. D

[884x4Sub]

Got engine in may have to dimple the right side header just a bit. Oil pan hags down 1/4 to 3/8" below engine cross member. David and I have been discussing a skid plate for under there so that would take care of that. Many Cup teams do this today. Hood lays right down flat on top of the carbon fiber air cleaner so no hood modifications required! Whew! Even though the headers are custom there is no real guarantee of fitment. All in all Im very pleased Ive been sweating this stuff for a couple of months, especially the hood.

[884x4Sub]

Fitting the exhaust system. Looks like I will have to clearance the front edge of the mufflers to tuck it up the way I want it. The Monte Carlo body flared out below the window then went straight down. The Chevelle body bows back in towards the bottom so I'll have to cut off the ends of the tailpipes so they wont stick out.

[hgs_notes]

Daayuumm!

[TruckFarmer]

Say, don't those trailing arms look familiar?
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[884x4Sub]

Originally Posted by TruckFarmer

Say, don't those trailing arms look familiar?
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Yessir!

[TruckFarmer]

I find it funny when people spend thousands to put this same basic design under cars, and then ask why I would use a truck to go fast. Maybe it's just me being crazy, but I think they're pretty well equipped to go fast straight. Anyway, it's looking awesome!
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[67c10rustbuket]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

That screams badass!

Very badass

I love it, great job!!! I'm in

[chevyrestoguy]

This car is going to be an absolute blast to drive, and with that engine and exhaust, it's going to make all the right noises, too.

Are you going to drive it in primer for awhile to work the bugs out, or are you going to blow it all apart for paint before then? What colors do you have in mind? When see that car, and I envision the famous black/gold color combo that Smokey Yunick used to run with a big #13 on the door. No matter the color, that car will be cool.

[884x4Sub]

Its going to stay painted just like it is black and grey primer. If it was a 66-67 Id think about a Smokey black/gold paint job he never had a 68-9 like that. Id sooner spend money on something like a dry sump set up and trick suspension pieces than paint.

[speesh]

"You should have restored it!". Just kidding, there are already plenty of restored Chevelles in the world. I love to see someone do something different for a change. Driving this thing will be faaar more fun than restoring it and driving it to a show, just to park next to twenty others that all look the same......Rock On!
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[884x4Sub]

Originally Posted by speesh

"You should have restored it!". Just kidding, there are already plenty of restored Chevelles in the world. I love to see someone do something different for a change. Driving this thing will be faaar more fun than restoring it and driving it to a show, just to park next to twenty others that all look the same......Rock On!
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There wasnt much to restore. It was a stripped out parts car when I got it. No motor , trans, interior, wiring, no grille, bumpers, headlights not even a steering coloum. But perfect for what I wanted to do.

[JWall]

Cool build & nice work!

[flashed]

You should join chevelleforum.net and post this thread there ,the lady that owns that site would love this build as do I .

[884x4Sub]

plumbing done

[chrisestes]

dang thats gonna be sweet

[Dieselwrencher]

Your car has come along way, I love it!!! Great work on it!