Greg Pugh Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 So here is the last of my current "In-progress" builds. I have five that I need to finish up before starting on any new projects. This is a personal goal of mine. To see if I can resist starting another one. Lol. So this one got started as my entry into a CBP. Well, the CBP moved on and I stayed stalled out not far from the starting line. I'm going to catch you up a little bit. I did some trimming and shaving here.... After some primer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) Now, we move onto the rear wheel wells and frame area... I also had to thin out or section (in a way) the spare tire well to help maintain some clearance with the upcoming frame mods. The stock frame... Edited December 19, 2011 by gpugh1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Here, you can see where all of the exhaust system was removed and you can also see where my marks are for cutting the rear of the frame Point of no return now... All back together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) Yay! They fit now!! Edited September 4, 2012 by gpugh1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I'm impressed with your knife skills. Look forward to seeing more of this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) And here's what I started playing with last night. Time to move onto the front. Here's where I'm working on the spindles... And with lowering the car with the dropped spindles and also the large wheels/tires that I'm using, I had to shorten the length of the lower control arms. It might be kinda hard to see in these next two pics but the first one shows the left side control arm that's had a section taken out of it and the second pic shows where they've both been shortened. More to come. Thanks for looking. Edited September 4, 2012 by gpugh1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjunke Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Your off to a great start so far. Looking forward to see how this goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 I played around with this a little bit this weekend. Had a lot going on so I didn't get very much done. I did however scratch out some spindles using a piece of the kit's parts tree. I'm using white Elmer's glue to hold everything together during the mock-up phase. As soon as I get it all buttoned up and the wheels/tires on, I'll post some more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Doing a great job so far. What type of engine are you going to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 I originally had my heart set on using a hopped up six-banger. Maybe turbo'd or something.....exhaust cut-outs just behind the left front wheel. But, a newer Vette engine....a big ol' big block.....a nice small block Choices, choices..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 So I fiddled around with this a little more. Again, this is just mock-up and nothing is permanently glued yet. Let me know what you think.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 And with the body on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellpularn Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 It's really cool Greg! I wasn't too fond of this body style at first, but it sort of grows on you. And now with full scale customizers using MB headlights, it's suddenly in style, as it is, bone stock. Strange, eh...? Great job with the chassis and wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 ram jet chevy vette would killer to new school wheels to have a i6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Holy smokes! It's been a while since I've worked on this one. Now that the Chevelle is done, I'm getting back onto some older projects. I spent this last weekend finishing up and smoothing out the frame, the front suspension and the rear end and hiding all of the surgery scars. Then this afternoon I threw some paint on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbaker Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Great looking Vette ... I think the inline 6 would be awesome ... I like the unconventional power plants though ... Either one would fit very well though Enjoyed looking at your progress ... Hope to see more when you get time Steve B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 After thinking about it, I decided that I'm going the 6 cyl route. It wont be any Blue Flamer though...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Nice work. Will be cool with a straight 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Mike Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Great work so far Greg, the ride height is dead-on! Where did you get those rims, I need to get myself a set of those beauties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Hi Greg, This is going to be really cool!! Nice work so far and looking forward to the motor. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Great work so far Greg, the ride height is dead-on! Where did you get those rims, I need to get myself a set of those beauties! I got 'em loose at a show/swap meet. I believe they're Dubs wheels. Thank you. Thanks for the compliments everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 GREAT PROGRESS GREG!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Some real nice work so far. Looks so killer slammed on those rims, can't wait to see it finished. Keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 I got some 16" drilled and slotted rotors put together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I like it. A LOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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