This Chevelle is going through a complete transformation on V8TV - morphing from a mild SS 396 clone to a more refined cruiser with a few secrets. The target deadline of the SEMA show 2007 is approaching quickly... follow the progress in the Video Blogs!
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 We're working the body of our 1969 Chevelle "SS496" project from both ends. With the quarter panels welded solid, one team begins the body filler process on the rear of the car to finesse the panels into perfect shape. On the front of the car, new sheetmetal from The Paddock is hung to replace the dented-up originals.
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 Installing quarter panels and wheeltubs is a challenging adventure, especially if new parts aren't made for your application. In this installment, we modify 1969 Chevelle hardtop quarter panels and install them on our 1969 Chevelle convertible, as the ragtop parts are not made yet. It's an interesting process, but the results look great.
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 The main floor of our 1969 Chevelle has been replaced, and this time, we are installing a new trunk floor and tail pan from Goodmark Industries to replace our rusty originals.
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 Kiss Fred Flintstone goodbye, we're fixing our floors in the 1969 Chevelle project with a slick 1-piece complete floor section from Goodmark Industries.
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 Nick Scavo cracks the Chevelle's big block Chevy engine open to see what's inside. We like what he finds.
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 Taking a look at the Chevelle's body, and priming up the frame.
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 Stripping the paint from the SS496 at Imperial Blasting Technologies.
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 The 1969 Chevelle SS496 project starts!
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 The 1969 Chevelle SS496 body is almost completely stripped.
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 Disassembling the suspension and chassis on the SS496.
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 Driving the 1969 Chevelle "SS496" before we blow the car apart for renovation!
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 Installing the rear suspension from Performance Suspension Components on our 1969 Chevelle.
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 Part 2 on installing the high-performance front suspension on our 1969 Chevelle.
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 The first of 2 parts assembling the front and suspension and brakes on the SS496.
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 The beginning of the journey with our 1969 Chevelle SS396! This 1969 Chevelle SS 396 Convertible clone is going through a complete transformation on V8TV. Starting with an OK-looking car, the V8TV crew will uncover this car's darkest secrets and straighten, replace, repair, rebuild, and upgrade the car into the cool cruiser you see in the rendering here.
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