Cabin Fever

[67HEAVEN]

427 tri-power, yeah baby. something to add to the car that chevrolet should have built. :coolgleam:

Have you priced BBC tri-power lately?

The one-year only hood is almost $6,000. The one-year only SS rocker panel moldings are $2,200.

Hang on, Doug. We're headed for a sharp turn.

 

[427Carl]

2 door post car wanted (for parts)

1967 Chevrolet Belair 2-door-post
WANTED: 1967 full-size Chevy parts car.
I need a car with factory A/C and 12-bolt rear end. Doesn't matter if
the A/C is working, but I'd like all the pieces to be in place.
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check with 2door post.com 2DoorPost

Lots of Americans there, with tons and tons of parts......:agree:

 

[67HEAVEN]

Bob, fantastic looking car. Looks to be well worth the effort to go get it. I bet by now you've already started to take it apart. I don't know if you've got an air cleaner yet, but there's one for sale just south of me from a 427 425 hp. It may be too expensive but here's a look.
Rob
Corvette 427 air cleaner

Steamer,

Something about that open element air cleaner bothered me, so I turned to the 1967 15-16000 full-size factory assembly manual. Although open elements were correct for later years, the 1967 design was a single snorkel (for the 385 hp) and dual snorkel (for the 425 hp) 427.

However, like I said earlier, I may work up a cowl induction setup which would be impossible with the later open element design.


Is it still winter?

 

[67HEAVEN]

As the following ad was designed in the summer of 1966, it displays at least two errors that didn't make it into production.

 

[Steamer]

Bob, I'm just amazed at the wealth of info you have for these cars. I bet it sure comes in handy tho when your trying to make a resto come out right. If your really interested somewhere around here there's a tri power manifold complete with carbs and the triangle air cleaner for sale. If I remember right it had a price tag of $5500. for the whole thing. I'll see if I can find it again.
Rob

 

[67HEAVEN]

Thanks, Steamer, but I won't be spending big money on 3x2's. The hood and rocker mouldings alone could eat up over $8,000.

The following photo is of a big '67 Chevy build that someone is doing the right way. I believe that it's a regular Impala Super Sport, but doing the car from a complete strip down is the only way to get it right IMHO. Sure it takes time and money, and generates high levels of frustration at times, but when it's all said and done, the satisfaction is off the scale.

Does this look familiar?

Yeah, that's me working on 67HEAVEN.

 

[buckhorn76]

what method did you use to strip the paint on 67heaven bob ?

 

[67HEAVEN]

Over four 25Kg bags of potassium sulphate.

 

[buckhorn76]

would you do it that way again, or recommend it ? how would that media compare to soda ?

 

[67HEAVEN]

I would certainly use potassium sulphate again as it left a very smooth, undamaged surface to work with.

 

[Riley P]

Looks like a great project with thousands of possibilities! I bet the hardest part is deciding what direction to go! The car looks fantastic, a blank canvas waiting for the stroke of a true artist! I'm looking forward to see how this project comes together over the years and how you decide what direction to go with each area.

 

[67HEAVEN]

You're too kind, Riley. Truth is, there's no fun in cars without an audience. We've all got a bit of showbiz in our souls or we wouldn't own Corvettes, right?

A major project is akin to a highwire act. It's fun swinging up there, but we all hope for a safe landing, eh?
Eh? Eh?

Having been through this before, I'm prepared for the months and years to come. I hope you all are patient. Weeks may go by without much progress, but it will get done.

Oh, by the way, anyone want to buy a pristine original seat from a 1967 Belair?

 

[Keith Tedford]

I've been through it with a '72 Lemans Sport and a '69 El Camino. I would do more but the old body is rebelling. Arthritis is no fun. You are right about driving something you have done. I didn't do the final body prep and paint but everything else was done at home including the engine on the Lemans. You almost amaze yourself when they actually start, run and pass a safety. There is definitely a real satisfaction in doing a car. I had the chassis done on our COPO Chevelle when a guy came along with the right money so it went down the road unfinished.

 

[buckhorn76]

a project from concept to completion is very satisifying and enjoyable. although i still don't get the whole "rat rod" thing.

 

[Steamer]

Last Thursday night I pass my fifth resto inspection on a 1944 Chevy Cmp. This is the biggest one so far starting on this truck on Nov 17/07. Five years and few months later after completely taking it all to pieces, this is the finished product.
Rob

 

[buckhorn76]

wow rob, that looks beautiful !!! very nice job indeed and i imagine quite alot of fabricating as well - parts must be difficult to come by. it must be a big hit at the local shows. was the truck originally dual wheel ? do you have any history on it ? doug.

 

[Case75]

:agree: Spectacular work Rob!! You must be very proud. :coolgleam:

 

[CCO]

That's our Steamer.

Great job Rob-- Your stick-to-it-iveness is very commendable and rare. You and Bob seem to have a big chunk of it. Kudos to both of you.

Colin

 

[67HEAVEN]

Way to haul in the firewood. Well done, Steamer.

 

[CaledoniaBrian]

That is cool Rob, great job on it. and nice color too.