My once stolen Chevelle back on the road!

by g3chevy on Wed Oct 09, 2019 11:24 pm

That thing sounds beastly!

by MaliCrusier / Mitch on Thu Oct 10, 2019 5:23 pm

Thanks! Gotta admit that it was a cold start though lol.

by MaliCrusier / Mitch on Thu Oct 10, 2019 5:32 pm

It's amazing what kind of janky stuff you find on things pulled from a donor car. Like how this engine had half the exhaust manifold bolts missing. Rolling Eyes

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by MaliCrusier / Mitch on Thu Oct 10, 2019 6:24 pm

Then again it's not so surprising considering this is what the donor car looked like when I got it.

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by MaliCrusier / Mitch on Thu Oct 10, 2019 6:32 pm

Right when I thought this thing was ready to get back on the road I discovered the trans that I had (700r4) a local shop back home build for it had a total failure and was no good any more. So after some price shopping and research I chose Monster Transmission out of Florida. Not only did they help me out in a pinch with a decent discount, but having a 3yr unlimited mileage warranty was also great for peace of mind.

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by MaliCrusier / Mitch on Thu Oct 10, 2019 6:35 pm

While that trans was in Florida getting built by Monster I decided to clean my greasy crossmember and paint it with rustoleum rust stopper paint.

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by MaliCrusier / Mitch on Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:17 pm

Hey guys! It's been a while since i last posted but a lot has happened and i've got a lot done since then too.

by MaliCrusier / Mitch on Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:20 pm

I'll post some progress pictures in a bit.

by thatfnthing on Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:23 pm

Looking forward to seeing the progress!

by MaliCrusier / Mitch on Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:50 pm

Since the trans swap was finished i decided to start fixing some grimlens and eyesores. Starting with rebuilding my lower door hinges. Painted my cowl and door jam while i was at it.

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by MaliCrusier / Mitch on Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:53 pm

Also pained my inner fender wells while they were out.

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by MaliCrusier / Mitch on Mon Dec 23, 2019 7:07 pm

by Limey SE on Mon Dec 23, 2019 7:18 pm

Man Mitch that's starting to come together good keep up the Good work sir

by MaliCrusier / Mitch on Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:59 pm

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by Limey SE on Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:04 pm

NICCCCEEEEEEE

by g3chevy on Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:07 pm

Great progress! I see that you have a future Chevelle driver admiring your handy work!

by MaliCrusier / Mitch on Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:13 pm

by MaliCrusier / Mitch on Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:21 pm

Once i pulled my driver side fender and door i notice some nore jankyness going on under the hood. Soooo i ripped the intake off and fixed it to my level lol.