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Old 03-30-2017, 06:57 AM   #21
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Russ received the chevelle and is already working on it! Also, we are thinking about making some alterations to the original plan in my first post. Something like OD, Lockup and more air...
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Old 04-03-2017, 06:39 PM   #22
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And the body is off!
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Old 04-05-2017, 08:34 PM   #23
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Things are getting serious now! Triple 66mm sxe and a wagler intake.
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Old 04-05-2017, 08:43 PM   #24
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Very nice and jealous! You don't plan on keeping those drum brakes in the front do you?
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Old 04-05-2017, 09:00 PM   #25
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Very nice and jealous! You don't plan on keeping those drum brakes in the front do you?
Lol no. We will be upgrading to disc brakes.
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Old 04-05-2017, 11:54 PM   #26
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Very nice and jealous! You don't plan on keeping those drum brakes in the front do you?
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Lol no. We will be upgrading to disc brakes.
I noticed those drums too, glad you'll be improving the stopping power!!!
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Old 05-01-2017, 11:35 AM   #27
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Russ is making GREAT progress! The frame has been blasted and coated with POR 15, SPC uppers and lowers installed, new spindles and front discs are on, new strange 9" arrived and installed, new UMI uppers, lowers and frame braces have been installed.

The 4L80E has been ordered from Jake and should be ready in the next few weeks.

I believe Russ is going through the engine now to make sure everything is 100%

With any luck he will mock up with a core engine and trans and get mounts made this week!

All in all, I cannot say enough good things about Russ and RPM!
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Old 05-01-2017, 11:37 AM   #28
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Old 05-01-2017, 06:27 PM   #29
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Looks like it's going to be a smooth operator!! Going to be one hell of a ride!
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Old 05-01-2017, 10:06 PM   #30
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Looks like it's going to be a smooth operator!! Going to be one hell of a ride!
Thank you! I cannot wait to drive and race it!
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Old 05-14-2017, 06:34 PM   #31
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The built LBZ is almost done!

Engine and trans mounts have been mocked up with a block and spare 4L80e!

Russ is doing great work! Still hoping to be racing in a couple months.

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Old 05-14-2017, 09:58 PM   #32
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What color is that? I honestly don't mind the wheels.
Same here. Most of those cars that looked that way weren't considered performance, so to speak. Leave it like it is and it would make an really nice sleeper. You can always add wheels later. lol
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Old 05-15-2017, 09:16 PM   #33
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Same here. Most of those cars that looked that way weren't considered performance, so to speak. Leave it like it is and it would make an really nice sleeper. You can always add wheels later. lol
Lol the wheels will most likely be staying for now. I have a different set of wheels for the slicks.

IF or when I upgrade wheels it wont be till next spring unless I get an amazing deal.
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Old 05-30-2017, 11:15 PM   #34
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Nice build
 
Old 07-06-2017, 02:58 PM   #35
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Very cool build
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Old 07-06-2017, 04:22 PM   #36
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RPM motorsports as in the one in North Carolina?
 
Old 07-06-2017, 05:13 PM   #37
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^^Russ/RPM is in cali.
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Old 07-06-2017, 05:13 PM   #38
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There is a RPM Motorsports in Garner NC why I ask, lol.
 
Old 07-09-2017, 06:42 AM   #39
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Thank you all. We had a serious hold up with the trans taking an extra 6 weeks....long story there and no fault of Russ. He should finally be able to start on it again this week.

Yes, I should have been more specific, this is Russ in Los Banos, CA (RPM).
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Any updates on this?
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