Ranthemans Chevelle Build!!---Rear brake installed!!

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Re: Ranthemans Chevelle Build!!---Updtated pics!!

MMMMMmmm I love the older cars... looking good so far, will check back often.
 

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Re: Ranthemans Chevelle Build!!---Updtated pics!!

i saw a gorgeous 1970 ss on the way to school today, dark blue hard top, it passed then the fumes hit me, then i climaxed
 

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dang pics look sweet man.. this looks like it is going to be a very nice resto... good luck to you.. ill keep lookin for info and pics!
 
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I got my instalation kit today So I am going to install the 4.10 gears and eation posi unit. my axles will be here thursday or so. then I am waiting on my brakes then I can seel the rear end up for good.!!
 
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oh and I will post pic of my doing the rear end up :dancing6: :drunk:
 

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Rantheman said:
oh and I will post pic of my doing the rear end up :dancing6: :drunk:

Get em up! :dancing6:
 
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alright so I got the 4.10's and posi in with all bearings except for out axle shaft but I might need to take apart it wearing good according the the clay but I got to get some opinions!!!

here are pics..

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and some more!!!

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and a pic with the cover back on with a poly pinion snuber
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that is going to be a gorgeous ride when its finished
 

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Looks damn good.
 
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thanks guys I just order body mounts and poly bumpers for the rear end. and tomarrow I am going to call hotchkis on front and rear sway bars. since the company I wanted to go through is not contacting me!!
 

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sweet, you the man Randy.

Isn't that wierd how companies won't call back? I was suprised how many didn't call me back either!
"hi, I want to buy this, call me with info..."
DUH.

Keep up the good work man :thumb:
 
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hey guys I am back fo the weekend I was with my girlfriend and my daughter all week so I got some new parts i am just minus wheels and tires and front brakes and i am waiting on my rear brakes to show up. so with my new mini tubb. I am either running 335/30zr18 rear and 275/35zr18 front or 335/35zr17 rear or 315/35zr17 rear and 275/40zr17 front not sure if i want to go 17's or 18's things I got are mt axles front lower control arm fron sway bar poly bushing and thats about it. pic will come later.
 
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alright so here are the pics I promised she looks a lot better and all I need to rear and front brakes and a rear sway bar. enjoy

My official Chevelle mod list.

Frame boxed and mini tubbed 2" and powdercoated

12 bolt stock rear end shortend by me 2" each side.
and powdercoated

summit rear end griddle
Richmond 4.10 gears
Eaton 3 sieres posi unit.
Moser custom alloy axles 30 spline and shortened by moser.
moser 1350 yoke
rear 12" baer brakes (on there way)
Metco upper adjustable trailing arms and lower boxed arms
Eiback pro kit springs
kyb shocks
air lift air backs
complete rear poly bushings
Front Global west upper and lower control arms for tall disc spindle conversion using de-a-lum bushings
agr 12.1 ps gear box
all new steering componments
Hotchkis 1 3/8 hollow front sway bar.
same brand spings and shocks
comming soon!! custom rear sway bar, Front brakes and wheels and tires

Also one more thing I am going to pull the body in next weekend to finish the inner fenderwells so the body will be sitting on the frame soon.

Front Passenger side
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rear
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Driver rear
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passenger rear with axle in place temporarly
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lower control arm
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passenger side front
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Front
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Driver front suspension
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Re: Ranthemans Chevelle Build!!---axles and more suspension installed!!

very nice, what color are you planning for the exterrior? and what engine are you going to drop in?
 

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It's coming along. Keep us posted when you can.
 

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Re: Ranthemans Chevelle Build!!---axles and more suspension installed!!

That looks really good man :thumb:
 

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man, you do awesome work..... :boink:

one question though...when you use the air bags in the rear like that, do you just always eave them inflated or what?
 
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no you need to keep 5 psi in them at all times. when I get wait in the rear or people in the back then I pump them up!!
 

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