ss454-71 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Darren, that would be great! It would put me in the ballpark and then I can adjust as necessary when mocking it up. Thank, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS5 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Sorry my friend for taking so long but things kept pileing up 2 funerals and not well again but hey press on... the fore front ? I measured 4-3/8 to 4-1/2 give or take that 1/8". and the rear ? I got 6-1/2 right to the floor brace edge... Darren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss454-71 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 Sorry my friend for taking so long but things kept pileing up 2 funerals and not well again but hey press on... the fore front ? I measured 4-3/8 to 4-1/2 give or take that 1/8". and the rear ? I got 6-1/2 right to the floor brace edge... Darren. Darren, sounds like you got a lot going on! thanks for the info it will be a great starting point. I will mock it up with those measurements and adjust if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss454-71 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Got back on it in the last few weeks. I supported the chassis with floor jacks so it would not flex out of level then continued to mock up the sheet metal and trunk gaps. It seems to be falling right into place. Next going to start butt welding in the inner wheel well tops. It's going to take several mock ups as things progress to make sure the panels align properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Excellent work! Thanks for the pics. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Really nice work, I keep telling myself I dont need another project, but man those pics get me going! Thanks for taking the time to post them, I love to see projects like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss454-71 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Well I had to kick the convertible off the 4 post to store the 71'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS5 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Looks Great Jeff.!!!!! did you say you had the convertible pillar posts and header as well to still go on ?? That trunk lid looks great all lined up and gaps are good, and i see you have the correct convertible trunk hinge braces too.. nice.... let me know if you need more measurements or any questions as I am more than happy to help out if i can too......also noticed you have the temp "L" cross braces in at the doors and the center one as well, extremely important those are.... Darren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Lookin good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss454-71 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Hay Darren, Hope all is well. The windshield header is tacked in place. When I fit the top mechanism everything lined up great too. This project seems to always take a back seat to everything else but I'm determined to finish it eventually! I will keep you in mind if I need measurements. Thanks for offering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 man I want your garage..nice work..cant wait to see it finished!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss454-71 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Finally found some time to work on the car this weekend. I decided to mock up the engine and tranny so I could cut the 4 speed hole in the floor. It seems to be dead on. Checked it with a junk console and an original top plate and the shifter clears good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LostnFound Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 That's going to be a great looking car when finished and it'll go like a scared rabbit. Great work so far! What colour are you painting it and what colour top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss454-71 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Thanks, I plan on going triple black. If I ever get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Triple black has my vote! You'll get there.....and by the look of it so far, it'll be done right. Perfection cannot be rushed. Cheers, Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS5 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Jeff, Dont forget before you tac it down to run a bead of windshield urethane around the outside of the hole you cut in the floor and then place the hump on top and then tac it down.... that way the rain cant get inbetween the floor and the hump when driving as it will rust away real quick... I sealed the hump in the chevelle to make sure and I have seen another chevelle that didnt and it only took 3 years and rust set in.... just my 2 cents Jeff... Darren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss454-71 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Jeff, Dont forget before you tac it down to run a bead of windshield urethane around the outside of the hole you cut in the floor and then place the hump on top and then tac it down.... that way the rain cant get inbetween the floor and the hump when driving as it will rust away real quick... I sealed the hump in the chevelle to make sure and I have seen another chevelle that didnt and it only took 3 years and rust set in.... just my 2 cents Jeff... Darren. That's a great idea. I planned on using weldable primer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Looking good! Nice progress. It all takes time so don't rush it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mcarlo Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Looking GOOD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Very Nice Looking Progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss454-71 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 A little more progress last weekend. I got the bucket seat brackets laid out and welded in. Everything seems to be square. Baby steps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REIMERBOYSCARS Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Amazing build. Just out of curiosity, were convertible frames beefed up or cross braced for additional stiffness? Once again impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Amazing build. Just out of curiosity, were convertible frames beefed up or cross braced for additional stiffness? Once again impressive. Convertible frames were usually boxed frames for extra stiffness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss454-71 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Amazing build. Just out of curiosity, were convertible frames beefed up or cross braced for additional stiffness? Once again impressive. Yup, the frames were boxed with an insert along the center section of the frame and had a narrower tranny crossmember as a result. The Elky frame used the same boxed section too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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