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Posted by: Praetorian Aug 2 2009, 01:24 AM
I just picked this up a couple days ago. It is a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle. It has a 383 V8, and has had a frame off restoration. My first step though is converting it to a 4 speed...it is an automatic now.
Edit - Here is a video I made for you Skennington!
Posted by: kahall Aug 2 2009, 01:27 AM
What can I say other than Very very nice.
Posted by: skennington Aug 2 2009, 01:42 AM
NICE!!! 
Is the auto a powerglide?
Posted by: Praetorian Aug 2 2009, 01:56 AM
Is the auto a powerglide?
It's a built TH350. It can handle up to 700hp. The 383 is putting out about 375hp now.
Posted by: skennington Aug 2 2009, 02:09 AM
If it's built, and has a manual valve body, it might run better at the track than with a 4 speed. However, the 4 speed will serve you better on the street. 
But your a cop so I can't imagine that.. 
either way, very nice ride man! 
I used to build mustangs back in the day and had a friend with a big heavy 72' Monte Carlo with a 383/powerglide/4:10 gears that was just awesome. Made about 450 horse to the rear wheels, 500 or so at the crank.
I even went with chevy valves in my ford motors..
Posted by: lcsdds Aug 2 2009, 02:21 AM
But your a cop so I can't imagine that.. either way, very nice ride man! I used to build mustangs back in the day and had a friend with a big heavy 72' Monte Carlo with a 383/powerglide/4:10 gears that was just awesome. Made about 450 horse to the rear wheels, 500 or so at the crank.
I even went with chevy valves in my ford motors..
I thought we were supposed to only speak english on the forums.......
Posted by: The Uncreator Aug 2 2009, 02:21 AM
oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god ....
You have no idea how much I envy you!
Chevelle has never been a top favorite of mine but a beautiful muscle car is a beautiful muscle car. Ideally I would like 1967 shelby GT500 Fastback.
Posted by: skennington Aug 2 2009, 02:27 AM
OK man sorry, I'll shut up as long as you don't start talking teeth..
You have no idea how much I envy you!
Chevelle has never been a top favorite of mine but a beautiful muscle car is a beautiful muscle car. Ideally I would like 1967 shelby GT500 Fastback.
Ah, Eleanore, my dream car too man!
Posted by: Jmguitar64 Aug 2 2009, 03:34 AM
nice car man, and nice lawn too haha
Posted by: Praetorian Aug 2 2009, 05:13 AM
But your a cop so I can't imagine that.. either way, very nice ride man! I used to build mustangs back in the day and had a friend with a big heavy 72' Monte Carlo with a 383/powerglide/4:10 gears that was just awesome. Made about 450 horse to the rear wheels, 500 or so at the crank.
I even went with chevy valves in my ford motors..
I am going to keep it a street car...so the auto has to go! It does have a 3,000 rpm stall convertor, which makes it launch pretty well...but it is kind of a pain in the butt to pull it in the garage! I also need to put a real rear end in it. It has the stock 10 bolt, open diff with I believe 3.08's. Once the 4 speed goes in...I plan on 4.11's or 3.73's with an lsd.
All plans for down the road though...and don't tell my wife these upgrades!
Posted by: sted Aug 2 2009, 07:39 AM
Man that is freaking AWESOME! I sooo envy you americans when it comes to muscle cars, and petrol prices, and insurance prices! You would get hounded by the green fraternity over here for driving that, but at a pound a litre for petrol theres no way you could afford to run it here anyway!
Posted by: Keilnoth Aug 2 2009, 10:29 AM
Beautiful cars !
Posted by: Pedja Simovic Aug 2 2009, 10:38 AM
Cool looking cars. Saw them in some american movies and remember they can go pretty fast
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Aug 2 2009, 11:02 AM
Wow man congrats on getting that car! Looks like a dream car to me!
Posted by: Canis Aug 2 2009, 11:15 AM
Whoa... Congratulations!! Beautiful car! I love cars like these!
The Eleanor is definetly my favourite as well, though
Posted by: Mrblomme Aug 2 2009, 11:47 AM
Wow congratz on the new car man! I envy you!
Posted by: Sensible Jones Aug 2 2009, 12:40 PM
Awesome wheels Ben!! I am officially jealous!!!!
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Aug 2 2009, 12:52 PM
This is great man. I'm not that much of a fan of muscle cars, but I can appreciate their beauty and history related to them. When I see this Chevy I think it screams "I need bigger wheels"
Posted by: audiopaal Aug 2 2009, 01:14 PM
Now THAT'S a car
AWESOME mate, just awesome
Posted by: edguy Aug 2 2009, 01:28 PM
OHhhhhhhhh man very nice cars. You should be lucky that you don't have "TÜV" in america
Posted by: MickeM Aug 2 2009, 02:00 PM
Wow that's a teriffic car! My personal favourites are the Dodge Challanger and Charger ever since I saw Vanishing point as a kid.
Bullit is a nice movie too and there's a Zombie film or similar where, I think a Challanger is drive. Can't remember.
And since you're a police officer, forget about tickets
Posted by: audiopaal Aug 2 2009, 02:02 PM
Posted by: Praetorian Aug 2 2009, 03:34 PM
Every job has it's benefits and downsides!
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Aug 2 2009, 03:45 PM
Sweet!
Posted by: skennington Aug 2 2009, 04:00 PM
All plans for down the road though...and don't tell my wife these upgrades!
Sounds like a good plan Ben. In my last project, I ran a Doug Nash 4 speed with taller 1'st and 2'nd gears and stayed with the 3.73 for better hwy millage. Thing would still bark all 4 gears..
I would love to hear an audio clip of that bad boy idling.
Posted by: MickeM Aug 2 2009, 04:29 PM
you have to agree that's kind of a funny requestIt's not an amp!!!
Posted by: skennington Aug 2 2009, 04:32 PM
you have to agree that's kind of a funny requestIt's not an amp!!!
I guess your right Micke..
Posted by: Praetorian Aug 2 2009, 04:34 PM
I would love to hear an audio clip of that bad boy idling.
No problem! I'll try to get a clip up today!
I just insured the car with full coverage...for $216 for the whole year!!
Posted by: Mrblomme Aug 2 2009, 04:34 PM
you have to agree that's kind of a funny requestIt's not an amp!!!
Would be cool to hear that V8 though.
Posted by: Praetorian Aug 2 2009, 04:38 PM
1970 Dodge Challenger...I cringe to think how many they destroyed making that movie!!
Posted by: Praetorian Aug 2 2009, 10:42 PM
What is TUV?
Posted by: skennington Aug 2 2009, 11:31 PM
Awesome man, that gentle lope sounds fantastic! Now your going to have me looking to trade my boat for another hot rod!
Posted by: skennington Sep 8 2009, 03:16 AM
You remember me saying you gave the itch again? well,....
Posted by: blindwillie Sep 8 2009, 06:33 AM
Sweet sound!
But you have to get rid of the "bling-bling-bling"-ing, it's so not muscle car
praetorian and skennington: That's is how a car should sound, this is what's driving a car is all about.
We need more car sound samples.
Posted by: blindwillie Sep 8 2009, 07:16 AM
Here is some samples of how it should sound.
Going to work: http://www.kerosenebomb.com/bigsounds/08TheNegativeGForceOfA200MPHStocker.mp3
Coming home: http://www.kerosenebomb.com/bigsounds/07BlowerBelt.mp3
And a video of dad sending you off to work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeX9mPoC8j0
Posted by: edguy Sep 8 2009, 07:21 AM
That's easy to explain
Every car in Germany need a badge from the institiution TÜV. So you drive to them with your car/motorbike and they test it if everything is ok. Then you get that badge for the next two years. If you don't have this badge you are not allowed to drive in Germany.So where is the problem? well every Tuning needs an extra check from the Tüv. For example you changed your exhaust you have to go to the Tüv and the see if it's correct assembled or to loud.
We have to much regulations here in Germany
Posted by: Bondy Sep 8 2009, 08:13 AM
Ahh man thats a very cool car i,m drooling over here.
Posted by: Praetorian Sep 8 2009, 02:05 PM
Thanks...I love it!!
This is what I traded the guy for it...
Skenny - is that Mustang yours? Awesome ride!!
Posted by: skennington Sep 8 2009, 02:15 PM
Yeah man, stang is mine.. 
If you don't mind me asking, what was the reason for trading the maro? That bad boy looks like it has some umpf as well!
I'll be getting my car on the Dyno for a custom tune as soon as money permits, I'm hoping for around 400 rwhp.
Posted by: Praetorian Sep 8 2009, 02:48 PM
If you don't mind me asking, what was the reason for trading the maro? That bad boy looks like it has some umpf as well!I'll be getting my car on the Dyno for a custom tune as soon as money permits, I'm hoping for around 400 rwhp.
The Camaro was 600 horsepower. It was awesome...but very tough to drive on the road. Hard to keep traction, didn't love to idle and sit in traffic. The Chevelle is much more user friendly!!!
Posted by: Sensible Jones Sep 8 2009, 03:26 PM
I can imagine!!
A friend of mine used to run a 580cu in Corvette Pro Stock Drag/Street Car!!!
Posted by: Vasilije Vukmirovic Sep 8 2009, 06:57 PM
man this is beautiful!
Posted by: Praetorian Sep 10 2009, 04:10 AM
Thanks bro!
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