'67 Chevelle SS 396 (Under Glass ***3-May-2015***)

[taaron76]

Thanks fellas! Next up: wetsand and polish. My favorite part!!!

Tim

[microwheel]

Nice color choice on the interior Tim. Gives it a slight, but not to much, custom look. Wet sanding and polishing is my least favorite part lol, that's why whenever I can, I get it out of the way early.

[taaron76]

Finally got around to some wet sanding and polishing. Pretty simple operation on this one... Started with 4000, followed up with 6000 and then Novus 2 and finished it up with Novus 1. No wax yet, but I will go back and fix a couple of the body panel lines with a light wash. The Novus 2 washed a couple of them away.

Tim

You gotta have a mirror pic. Right?

And a little mockup of what is soon to be.

[microwheel]

Looking good all the way around Tim. I like the color combo with the body and interior. As for your panel lines, In the future, ya might want to do them before ya clear coat, that will keep them from washing out. It's the way I do them anyways. Just a tip if it helps.

[taaron76]

Looking good all the way around Tim. I like the color combo with the body and interior. As for your panel lines, In the future, ya might want to do them before ya clear coat, that will keep them from washing out. It's the way I do them anyways. Just a tip if it helps.

Thanks Jim! What I did on this one was yesterday I put some color in the panel line and wet sanded them out today. The reason I didn't put them under the clear coat was that if I made a mistake, I wouldn't be able to sand it out because I've never had any luck sanding a metallic colors. This is the first time I've attempted to do anything with color inside of them, so I figured I'd test a few different techniques out and see which one works best. With non-metallic base colors, I will definitely paint the panel lines under the clear coat.

I guess the only good thing about putting them on the clear is you have a little wiggle room if you mess up with just sanding them out. Thanks for the tip, I'll take any I can get.

Tim

[tbill]

Tim, looking great! interior is a beauty, and that paint......very nice, love it.

[Stray]

That paint looks smooth as man. Really nice shine you have. She is coming along really sweet.

[taaron76]

Thanks guys!

Stray - How is yours coming along?

Tim

[Stray]

I almost have the bay done and the interior is glued in now. As I don't have the console I am deliberating on what to do shifter-wise. Posting an update at the moment

[mustang1989]

The paint!!!!!!!!!!!! Need I say more?????

[Custom Mike]

Great color Tim, and awesome shine! And yes, you MUST have at least one Mirror pic or it's not right!

[taaron76]

Thanks guys!

I should be able to get started with some BMF tonight... that and finishing up the little detailing bits. It doesn't have to be ready for the show until May 9, so no huge hurry. The extra time gives me time to think about the next move. lol

Tim

[bamadon]

This is looking really good. I have a soft spot for 67 Chevelles since that was my first new car.

[taaron76]

BMF around windows and door handles complete. Finishing stretch now...

Tim

[microwheel]

Your foil work turned out top notch Tim. Your Chevelle is really looking good my friend.

[taaron76]

Your foil work turned out top notch Tim. Your Chevelle is really looking good my friend.

Thanks Jim! I only planned on doing the front window tonight, but then I lost track of time. Lol. It should be ready for the show on the 9th of May.

I'm excited to start the '65 Chevelle I have in the box. I bought everything today to cut the doors and trunk out and make them hinged and functional. I'm learning to slow down and put more into them and make them last a little longer. I bought some flocking material and Spaz Stix mirror chrome. Spaz Stix got some amazing reviews on YouTube, better than Alclad II. Metallic black with a combo light gray/dark gray interior. I think I spent $100.00 on paint and materials alone. Oops... Haha

Tim

[horsepower]

No probs mate. From what I could find the '67 runs a fuel line and beside it a smaller return line.

I know it's too late for this build, but the '66-'67 Chevelle only had a single fuel line to the front of the car, return lines are used mainly for fuel injected cars. There was two different size fuel lines used, the big block engines used a 3/8" diameter line, and the small blocks used a 5/16" diameter line.

Edited May 1, 2015 by horsepower

[Stray]

^^^ poop. Too late to change mine now!

[taaron76]

I know it's too late for this build, but the '66-'67 Chevelle only had a single fuel line to the front of the car, return lines are used mainly for fuel injected cars. There was two different size fuel lines used, the big block engines used a 3/8" diameter line, and the small blocks used a 5/16" diameter line.

^^^ poop. Too late to change mine now!

I wouldn't worry too much about it. You could have easily put the guts of a '68 in a '67. I don't think that's much of a big deal.

Tim

[Jmaracing]

Looking good. Really nice job!

[taaron76]

I was able to get the interior and body mounted on the chassis. I still have to detail a few parts and the bumpers, etc... This build has been a great stepping stone for me with a bunch of great tips from everyone. Thanks!

I was too lazy tonight to use the DSLR, so these are from my iPhone 6 Plus, which takes really good pics without any editing the brightness or contrast.

Tim

[Custom Mike]

Man, that camera on the iPhone is sweet, great pics! She's looking good, hurry up and finish it off!

[mustang1989]

That Chevelle is gonna be a winner dude! Enter it and watch.......................

[microwheel]

Morning Tim, you should be proud of the progress you made on this one. It's looking sweet my friend.

[taaron76]

Thanks a lot, guys!

I test fit the rear bumper last night and its not marrying up like it should. I'll have to take a pic to show you guys... Frustrating when you get down to the last stretch and something doesn't fit the way it should. Hopefully I can fix it.

Tim