1972' Chevrolet Chevelle
4 years, 3 months ago
This is a 1972 Chevy Chevelle that I had restored over a 5 year period. I
replaced everything possible that I felt like would make the car stay
authentic but at the same time look, feel, and sound modern and
aggressive. This is an SS clone and not an all original matching numbers car with all
original parts so if you are looking for that this is not the car for
you. This car will turn heads everywhere you go and gets a ton of
attention from the looks and aggressive sound. I've kept a complete list
of all the things I had done to the car and have receipts. See below
for complete list but to sum up - rebuilt SB 350 engine, rebuilt 350TH
transmission, new 373 gears for aggressive cruising with a new dual
posi, new long tube headers, and new all the following as well: Flowmaster 10 series true dual exhaust, wheels/tires, 3 stage radiator,
bucket seats, sound system, 650 carburetor, air filter, Dixie Horn,
Optima battery, custom cut orange spark plug wires, SS hoses, manifold,
carpet, door panels, torque convertor, Steering wheel, tint,
distributor, and the list goes on.
This car starts right up every time, great oil pressure, Garage kept,
and never overheats. Never been to track, it's a cruising car. All the
new and rebuilt engine/transmission/gears/wheels/tires/exhaust etc. only
have 1k or less miles on them. Odometer says 92,000 miles. Minor paint bubbling. Here are some more videos:https://youtu.be/IDLyocCqA3ghttps://youtu.be/j0NcvmzTKn4https://youtu.be/cfun7zw6n8whttps://youtu.be/b2mH17amzL0https://youtu.be/Mho5emuOVKw
All that has been replaced and description of work done outside of normal maintenance:
1968-1972 Chevelle Coupe Rear View Mirror Bracket
1968-1972 Chevelle 12 Inch Rear View Mirror
1971-1977 Chevelle Dome Light Lens
1972 Chevelle Exterior Bulb Kit
1971-1972 Chevelle Interior Bulb Kit
1970-1972 Chevelle Hood Pin Kit
1967-1977 Chevelle Window Crank Kit Clear Knobs
1969-1972 CHEVELLE SS STEERING WHEEL 15" SOFT GRIP GRANT STEERING WHEEL
DOOR HANDLE KIT (INSIDE) 68-72 CHEVELLE 67-9 CAM W/ 1 L/S & 1 R/S HANDLE
RUBBER STOPPER KIT 1968-72 CHEVELLE ALL
DELUXE WEATHERSTRIP KIT 8PC OEM FELTS 1970-72 CHEVELLE COUPE
WEATHERSTRIP DOOR PAIR 69-72 CHEVELLE COUPE/CVT .
WEATHERSTRIP ROOFRAIL 69-72 CHEVELLE COUPE PR 1969-72 GM A BODY
WEATHERSTRIP TRUNK 64-77 CHEVELLE 62-74 NOVA W/O HATCHBACK
WINDOW FELTS 70-72 CHEVELLE COUPE 8PCS OEM
QUARTER GLASS SEAL 68-72 CHEVELLE PR.
DOOR "U" JAMB RUBBER 68-72 CHEVELLE PAIR
DOOR PANEL KIT 1970-72 CHEVELLE COUPE BLACK
REAR ARM REST COVERS 1970-72 CHEVELLE COUPE BLACK M10
DOOR LOCK KNOB CHROME 1971-81 ALL GM EA.
KICKDOWN CABLE OEM ALL TH350
SEAT BELT GM PUSH BUTTON 60 ORANGE
LOCK SET IGNITION DOORS 69+NOVA 69-72 CHEVELLE 69-70 CAMARO
LOCK SET GLOVE TRUNK 1970-72 CHEVELLE
CHROME THROTTLE CABLE BRACKET CARB MOUNTED W/KICKDOWN PROVISION
Gear, Ring and Pinion, 3.73:1 Ratio, GM, 8.2 in., Set
Ring and Pinion Installation Kit, Bearings and Shims, 8.2 in. GM, 10-Bolt, Kit
Differential, Auburn, Pro Series, Limited Slip, 28-Spline, GM, 8.2 in., 10-Bolt, Each
Governor Recalibration Kit, GM, TH350, TH400, 700R4, Kit
Axle Seal, Ford 7.5, 8.8 in., GM 7.5, 7.625, 8.2, 8.5, 8.875 in., Each
CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET TRANSMISSION ALL W/ TH-350 ON TRANS
SHIFTER CABLE TURBO HYDROMATIC ALL
CABLE MOUNTING STUD ALL TH TO LEVER
1968-1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Floor Mats 4 pcs Restoration Loop Carpet
Holley Rebuilding Kit fits 750 CFM List # 3310 & 80508
TORQ-THRUST II CHROME 17X8
TIRE 235/45-17 NT555
VALVE STEMS CHROME SHORT PAIR
WHEEL 17X9 1/2
7/16 -20 WHEEL INST KIT HEAT
TIRE NT555 275/40-17
VALVE STEMS BOLT-IN 2 PACK
HornBlasters Dixie Musical Air Horn System
ELITE HEADERS
PROCAR RALLY CUSTOM
66-72 BRKT W/OE BCKT
66-72 BRKT W/OE BCKT
Screw, 63-88 GM, Doo
68-72 RH DOOR SILL P
68-72 LH DOOR SILL P
Carpet, Essex 1968-7
PIONEER DEH-X6500BT AM/FM/CD/BT sn:lhtm009197uc
PIONEER TS-D6902R 2 WAY 6x9
KICKER 11KS35 3.5" COAX
LABOR FOR INSTALL
SHOP SUPPLIES
Window tint carbon
Custom exhuast true duals flowmaster with SS tips
Spark Plug wire set
Spark Plug copper Autolite
Gasket Value cover set Felpro
AutoFab Race Shop visit 1 Service/Installs - Install customer supplied
master vehicle seal kit. Includes: 8pc widow felt kit, 2 main door seal
sets, 2 roof rail weather seals, trunk weather seal 2 door jamb rubber
seals, 2 rear quarter glass seals. Install customer supplied master door
panel and rear trim panel kit. Install customer supplied dixie horn.
Fabricate mounting bracket for trumpets and compressor pump, wire relay
into orginal horn wring for operation through factory horn button.
Perform engine cylinder compression test (sustomer concerned about
possible burnt valve). All cylinders tested at 175psi (RH header needed
to be desplaced to test cylinder #6). Engine seems to be sound. Install
customer supplied spark plugs on re-assembly. Paint/refinish vechicles
orifinal rear plastic side panels and arm rest supports to original
specs. Install customer supplied door latch mechanisms on LH and RH
doors. Adjust latches and linkages for porper operation as required.
Remove and refit carb per customer request to inspect for broken base
plate gasket. Gaskets founds to be not damaged. Overhaul carb with
customer supplied Holley kit. Replace base and spacer plate gaskets with
new. Set carb to spec after re-install. New distributor por-billet,
chrome oil filler cap, exh set chev sb lg, blaster 3 power tower coil,
coil bracket universal, s/plug wire seperators yellow. Replaced
distributor assembly (internally leaking oil), insall coil and bracket,
wire coil assembly. Install /modify customer spplied Taylor igniton
cable set - includes: remove plug boot ends from original wires, routing
wires to cut to length and installing cable end terminations. Install
customer supplied Hedman header. Modify LH header pipe for chassis
clearance issue. Modify LH header pipe for chasis clearance issue.
Modify intermediate exhaust pipes to length and install/weld flange kit.
AutoFab Race Shop visit 2 Service/Installs - Vehicle returned with poor
running condition after previous repairs. Re-perform compression
test/leak down diagnosis. All found to be in spec, spark plugs were
found to be extremely oil souled. Remove valve cover, remove #8 cyl.
Valve springs and inspect valve guide seals and guides for wear. Guide
seals and guides are worn out excessively. Recommended to replace engine
with good rebuilt engine. Remove original engine and accessory
components. Mount replacement engine to stand and prep engine for
repaint to Chevy orange per customer request. New flameproof coating -
flat alum, 160 deg. Thermostat, gasket water outlet fl, strap clamp 3",
LD racing oil filter, crm timing tab sbc 8", pump discharge nozzle, ngk
vpower racing plug, penn oil, v/c gskt molded silcon stl sbc, int set
chev sb 55-85, 4150 base gasket, shell green antifreeze. Repaint engine
Chevy orange. Clean and respray intake manifold and other engine parts
and brackets. Assemble parts on engine. Install engine assembly. Install
engine accessory items and exhaust system. Change engine oil and
filter. Replenish fluids and level as required. Start engine, set base
timing and carb settings. Remove carb and perform air corrector
modifications to match fuel mixture to new engine/cam specs. Reinstall
carb and adjust fuel mixture. Disassemble driver door panel to access
latch assembly. Repair failed lock from previous visit. Repair sticking
weather strip from previous visit. Rebuilt chevy SB 350 engine. Engine
sold with 90 day warranty against component and labor and defects.
AutoFab Race Shop visit 3 Service/Installs - Remove old seats, center
console, carpets, and sound deadening material. Install seat buckets on
new mounts. Install rear carpet sections. Install supplied seat belts to
mount points. Drill new mounting points for seats. Diagnose overheating
issue. Electric cooling fan not coming on. Diagnose faulty wiring
connection and install proper relay harness with temp sensor for proper
fan operation. Install driver side customer supplied carpet and seat.
Install driver side front kicker panel and sill. Install customer
supplied shifter cable and bracket. Passenger front carpet not lying
correctly. Remove driver seat, shift carpet and align and reinstall
seat. Complete installation of customer supplied caret set. Reinstall
rear seat assembly and passenger front feat. Prep center console for
paint and refinish. Paint, refinish and install center console assembly.
Adjust shifter cable for gear selection indicator.
Carburetor Gasket
Holley Carburetor 650cc 4 barrel/double pump/vacumn secondary
Centric Axle Shaft Bearing
Lug Stud
USA STANDARD GEAR Axle Shaft
Rear Brake spring set
SSTEELFLEX 22-25" CHROME/SS HOSE SET
1 1/2 X 22" RAD SS HOSE
OVERFLOW TANK POL SS 13IN
CHAMPION RADIATOR 68-85 GM 28IN. C
Auto trans torque convertor
Labor - Instal ring and pinion, posi unit, carrier bearings, pinion
bearings, axle seals, replace radiator and thermostat, adjust front and
rear brakes
Labor - Overhaul Transmission, replace steel and fiber clutch plates, O
ring seals, steel rings, bushings, iron clad seals, screen, fluid, and
shift kit
TFE Braided hose
H/END -4 STL TEFLON 90D
Hose clamp
CARQUEST DEX-COOL GM ORANGE
RAD CAP
RAD HOSE LOWER
VALVE COVER CHEV SB
PROFORM VALVE COVERS
AutoFab Race Shop visit 4 Service/Installs - Drain coolant remove upper
and lower radiator hose, heater hose, and vacuum hoses, install customer
supplied radiator hoses, heater hoses and vacuum hoses, mount new
radiator overflow, modify bracket, diagnose heater issue, fix
transmission shifter issue, replace wrong bracket on shifter linkage
