Romell R Posted September 4, 2010 Posted September 4, 2010 (edited) The whole reason for the original Chevelle model build was to use it as a design tool for the 1:1 so now if you dont mind I'd like to introduce you to "FaultLine" The Big Brother of Aftashox...... I brought him home from the body shop and got busy putting him together heres the start of the rollcage installation, First sections of the floor had to be cut away to allow access to the frame. A true rollcage should be welded to the frame and not the body as most do. Im a true HotRodder so it has to be right. I start by cutting 7'inch square patch from behind where the seats will be... now I have access to the frame where the main hoop will be welded heres the main hoop , its about 5 1/2 inches too tall so i'll cut that off.... Wala main hoop in place and ready for welding lots more ahead stay tuned... Hey i went out and cut the hole in the trunk for the fuel cell here are some progress pics... Here you can see how the cell just sits on the floor of the trunk.... hole cut and the cell is in place...... look at that Ford 9 inch Beautiful!! just beautiful.... Edited October 1, 2010 by Aftashox
Romell R Posted September 4, 2010 Author Posted September 4, 2010 This is for those who may not have seen my car before it went into the body shop (4 months ago)
Romell R Posted September 4, 2010 Author Posted September 4, 2010 (edited) heres some more work done and some of the parts just waiting thier turn to be installed.. here the frame has been accessed through the trunk for the rear part of the roll cage. here notches have been cut out the back panel for the cage bars.. Edited September 4, 2010 by Aftashox
Romell R Posted September 4, 2010 Author Posted September 4, 2010 And heres some parts.... Shot Gun Bill Scoop clutch and plate radiator hose Alt high speed oilpan with low profile sump. MSD ignition system Nos system with 20lb bottle and a set of ceramic Headman headers
Romell R Posted September 4, 2010 Author Posted September 4, 2010 Well its been a minute since i updated ya on this but heres the goodies my friend Ed and I welded in teh rollcage and I got my Wilwood brake system via UPS so heres a few pics of the work and brakes I hope you enjoy. heres ed doing the spot welding while I get ready to take over....(really I was just eating a bag of chip so he decieded to get the spot welds done)..... now in the trunk area.... heres some of the goodies that came in two Wilwood boxes....Gotta get the best brakes cause as I always say " I build my engine wrong and it wont go....But if I build my brakes wrong it wont stop!"..... check out the 6 piston calipers.... this master cylinder is a master piece of aluminum work.... and i got the steel braided hose kit too... Stay tuned for more to come....
Peter Lombardo Posted September 4, 2010 Posted September 4, 2010 God bless you, you sure have a big project in front of you!!! I hope your bank account survives this build. Speaking from experience, I can tell you the costs just keep going up. I had a budget and within weeks I blew it pieces. In the end, it always get done, over cost or not. If it looks half as good as the model, it will be a winner for sure. Have fun with it!
Harry P. Posted September 4, 2010 Posted September 4, 2010 Hey Romell... just curious, but what do you do for a living? You're such a talented guy, both in scale and in 1:1, so I'm wondering what you do to bring in the bucks, and if it's car-related or not.
mredzadventure Posted September 4, 2010 Posted September 4, 2010 (edited) Like they say if you want to go fast it's not cubic inch it's cubic dollar. That is going to be a Killer car when it gets done. The body work alone looks like it will be a big job, then adding the roll-cage and all the rest. This is the stuff that hardly anybody see's. You get to see what is possible, see past the pile of sheet metal,rust and parts that will make a great car someday. I like to see the progress from an old Chevy to a smoking Chevelle. In a way these "old" cars kind of deserve this kind of treatment. Even if it's a stock restore or a highly modified hot rod. It's all good in the end. Edited September 4, 2010 by mredzadventure
Romell R Posted September 4, 2010 Author Posted September 4, 2010 (edited) Hey Romell... just curious, but what do you do for a living? You're such a talented guy, both in scale and in 1:1, so I'm wondering what you do to bring in the bucks, and if it's car-related or not. Hey harry I own my own business and I have been into working on and building cars for as long as I can remember (since 12) my business is not car related but it does afford me the time and money I need to support my projects. Ive been a HotRodder all my life in my 20's I used to drive (and crash)a 200mph top fuel rail that my uncle owned. Edited September 15, 2010 by Aftashox
Romell R Posted September 4, 2010 Author Posted September 4, 2010 (edited) God bless you, you sure have a big project in front of you!!! I hope your bank account survives this build. Speaking from experience, I can tell you the costs just keep going up. I had a budget and within weeks I blew it pieces. In the end, it always get done, over cost or not. If it looks half as good as the model, it will be a winner for sure. Have fun with it! Hey Peter thx for the well wishes. All my big ticket items are out of the way, I have a garage full of parts just waiting to be bolted on and I'll be doing all the work from here on out ie. painting, fabricating, wrenching, welding , pizza eating and soda drinking LOL! I only have a couple items left that will cost me a pretty penny but thats under control. have a great day my friend. Edited September 15, 2010 by Aftashox
Ben Posted September 5, 2010 Posted September 5, 2010 Pretty sweet! Makes me want to get back to work restoring my 69 Camaro for the second time!
mikemodeler Posted September 5, 2010 Posted September 5, 2010 something tells me that you will have some super detail in this 1:1 like you do in your models! Looks like you are taking the time to do it right and while I am sure you are anxious to get it done so you can cruise in it,putting quality parts and thought into it is important. Can't wait to see it done!
Romell R Posted September 13, 2010 Author Posted September 13, 2010 Hey fellas first let me apologize for the slightly blurry photos but it was dark and the cam was struggling for light. But anyway I pulled the motor out so I can build my suspension and break system and this will also allow me to smooth out the firewall before painting. Enjjoy! borg warner trans supported by the jack , motor pulled.... motor still on the hoist.... new starter.... finally on the motor stand.... Stay tunned for more to come....
Romell R Posted September 13, 2010 Author Posted September 13, 2010 There's not going to be a whole lot of actual Chevelle left in this when you're done, is there? Thats funny Mark because that's exactly what i was thinking well I'll have what really counts ...the body. Thats how i do my models too, I'll get a kit just for the body and improve from there. This is the new and improved kit bashed Chevelle. LOL!
Romell R Posted September 15, 2010 Author Posted September 15, 2010 just a small update just wanted to show the motor in differant stages of dress....
highway Posted September 15, 2010 Posted September 15, 2010 Looking good, Bro. You are an artist, no matter the scale or material! By the way no wonder I can't find my paints, you got them out there. I see my paint box hiding in the background!
Romell R Posted September 15, 2010 Author Posted September 15, 2010 Hey Matt, I just wanted to barrow them to paint my ride with bro I'll get em back to you by spring
highway Posted September 15, 2010 Posted September 15, 2010 Hey Matt, I just wanted to barrow them to paint my ride with bro I'll get em back to you by spring
Chuck Most Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 I still think it's great I'm not the only guy who brings car parts into his living room on occasion!
Romell R Posted September 16, 2010 Author Posted September 16, 2010 I still think it's great I'm not the only guy who brings car parts into his living room on occasion! Dude The car parts have to spend the first night in the house so you can play with em before you put em to work!
MoparWoman Jamie Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 Dude The car parts have to spend the first night in the house so you can play with em before you put em to work! How true that is my friend! I do the same thing myself only if the parts fits into the house that is!
Old Coyote Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Looks like a lot of work is going on there ............ and it's beginning to look really good !! Old Chevelles are wotth saving,and yours is going to be really nice. Great work
Romell R Posted October 1, 2010 Author Posted October 1, 2010 Hey fellas heres some pics of me installing the new oil pan.... here one to let you know the chevelle is not all show I build for GO! aluminum rods and pistons.... off with the old ..... On with the new...... Tada...
highway Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 Beautiful! I just wish I could be there to hear that baby fire up!
Romell R Posted October 1, 2010 Author Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) Romell, the headers look nice but the tubes look small? what size are the primaries and collectors? Dave These are the new FlowTech headers, the primaries are 1 7/8ths and the collectors are 3 inch there not small at all. In fact this set of headers is designed to give you 10% more horsepower than the average headers. because the pipes are lenth tuned which means you dont have to have a 2 inch primary for power gain. Edited October 1, 2010 by Aftashox
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