John Horak's 70 Chevelle semi-replica

[Dirtman]

NOT BORING ME!!!! I'm learning things!!!!


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[Brian Conn]

I hope I'm not boring everyone with too many pictures and updates because it seems to help me keep my focus on this build!  If so, please tell me to SHUT UP!!!

  I'm like you in that I have to do updates and pictures as well or I loose my focus...when that happens it just becomes another, some what forgotten, back burner build.
  Treat your builds like a race....don't worry about what's going on behind you, but rather concentrate on what's ahead of you.....or in other words, don't allow yourself to get consumed by self doubt in the present but rather plan your next future move and stay focused on that.

  If someone is indeed bored with what you build , then that's on them .....perhaps they need to self evaluate their situation or motives for building.....I say that not just for your benefit but for anyone else's paying attention to this thread.

  I'd much rather have a handful of legit, complementary remarks then a bunch of responses glad handing me and blowing smoke up my back side.   
   

[Marty W]

Keep those posts coming, Greg. That is what this forum is for! Besides, I like pictures.

[Greg Birky]

Good deal, glad I'm not boring anyone.  This is kind of a test run for me since I'm really trying to figure out how to build simpler so I get stuff finished.  I love the super detailed builds and may do one here and there alongside this style but for the most part this is what's going to work for me.  Documenting seems to be good for me for keeping my focus and glad y'all are enjoying it as well.  Truth be known, I'm always looking at y'all's builds for ideas as well so congrats and thanks to everyone who creates build content here!  What a great little place to hang out with you guys and gals!!! 

[john2]

Well, Mr. Greg ...................  I AM  anxiously awaiting the finished product.  lol

[Greg Birky]

Won't be long now, John!!!  Today was very productive...I got the fan belt shortened to fit inside the front hoop and an AMT Nascar alternator fitted, radiator mounts made, header flanges shaped bumpers and hood/trunk pins fitted.  Pretty much down to building a proper air filter and cutting a hole for it in the hood and make a rock guard for the left side of the windshield.  Paint is right around the corner, fella's!!!


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Fan stock fan belt shortened and alternator mounted.

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Grooves filed into lower end of both radiator sides and sheet styrene superglued to tanks to mount radiator to chassis for simple mounting.

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Header flanges files round from the original square styrene parts.

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Left side with rub rail in place.
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Right side with rub rail in place.

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Top view with Nascar hood and trunk pins fitted.

[Greg Birky]

Thank you David!!!  Sure has been fun and I'm getting excited to finish it and start on the Nova!🏁

[RandB11]

I have really enjoyed watching this build Greg! Gonna be a good one! Looking forward to the next update!

Rick

[Greg Birky]

Thanks Rick, much appreciated!!!  Glad you've enjoyed it!!!  Next one in line is another John Horak car, 63 Nova on a tri five Chevy chassis.  I will document it as well, stay tuned!!!🏁

[Greg Birky]

Short and sweet tonight, racers!!!  The guys at the shop have the Chevelle blown apart and in primer!!!  Paint is next, white body and everything else in blue!!!  WooHoo!!!


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[Greg Birky]

Paint booth all spit shined and ready to put some shiney white paint on the Chevelle l!!!

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[Brian Conn]

   How about some more pictures and details of that spray booth.......I desperately need something like that

[Greg Birky]

She's dressed in Pearl White nail polish now!!!


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[Tom Birky]

http://www.pacepaintbooth.com

Nicely done there Greg.

Tb

[Greg Birky]

Thanks Tom!  The guys at the speed shop really got ambitious today and got all the gloss black sprayed as well.


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To answer Brian's reques about my paint booth see Tom's post above this one for info in the paint booth info.  I'll post more in Tips and Tricks on how mine is installed, y'all...Just so you know, Tom has a setup just like mine.