Just read thru this entire thread again. A perfect example of a proper restoration that a Chevelle like this deserves.

I will revisit this thread often thru-out the course of my Chevelles restoration.

Any updates Rick?

Rick, this old girl needs some love:-)

Ryan

In the midst of a full-blown basement remodel, and injured my back. Slow recovery sucks.

I will get back after this car asap.

Anybody have a NOS driver's door weatherstrip?
I have one for the passenger side.

Here's a photo of one from back in the day.

https://image.ibb.co/jQfgub/TVD855.jpg

Thanks for posting that pic.
That is the 2nd 300 Deluxe SS that I've seen with bright rocker spear.

Wonder if that is Park Ridge, IL

You're welcome. I believe this photo is from Thunder Valley Dragways in South Dakota.

Working on getting this car again to take to NOCC show in early August, then to MCACN in November.

Looking great Rick :)

It will a very exciting Summer and Fall for you.

I will go and search my parts for that part that you need.

Dan

Rick
Hope you git er done for the Chevelle show, can't wait to see Black Beauty :biggthumpup:

Mike

Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

I know Steve Koppien through drag racing at either Byron Dragway or Topeka Raceway some years ago, when he was racing a '69 COPO Camaro. It's cool that he raced that car way back then. Cool find! Don.

Did you decide to stay with the pink engine colour?

Ryan W.

HaHa, no.
Pulled the engine and repainted, now back in.

Glass hung yet? It's only been 2 years give or take!

Glass is in as of last night.

I had heard the Doctor was coming over to help with that

Really?

Geez, give the man a break....he is just recovering and now is in therapy for a broken hip.
Rick is working everyday to get the car ready for the NOCC.

Rick let me know if you still need any of those parts we had discussed.

Dan

Will check the parts to see which side I need.
Thanks

:)

Dan

Interior partially done
 

Getting some interior installed.
Front clip by end if the week hopefully.

----Looks so cool, Rick! Terry would have loved it. Can't wait to see it soon......Bill S

Ohio in August.

As long as you get something done each day it is possible!!!

Ask me how I know :-)

I can’t imagine doing a car at this level, no room for compromise....

Call me any time, I can cheer you on!

Ryan W31

Looking good Rick! Let me know if you need a hand with anything. My In-Laws are in town for and unknown amount of time and could use an excuse to get out of the house!

Jim,
If you need an excuse for a couples days I have a spare room and you can help with mine.

RP

Those seats look all too familiar :)

Looking good :)

Dan

Almost finished
 

With a big push to finish the car for the NOCC show in Ohio, the car is almost finished (are they ever?).

very nice job long progress.

Rick
So glad to finally see your car a the Chevelle show. Outstanding :worship:

Mike

----Rick,,,Couldn't make it to Ohio as I had a great boat show 4 miles from my house. Wish I had been there to see your preview and the rest of the 69's. With that said the car just looks crazy nice. Terry would have loved it, of course!!!...….Bill S

Looks great Rick - need more pictures!

Yeah Rick, what he said!!!!!!!!

Rick is about recovered from getting this car ready for the show. Here are a few more pics that I have of this cool car!

Awesome car, well done Rick..:drool:

Very nice.

Amazing transformation. I remember looking at that thing month after month on Craigslist....

Still have some things to finish up before MCACN, but mostly just stickers and some cleaning.

Rick - I looked your Chevelle over at the NOCC show and was impressed with how it looked. I wish I had known the whole story of it at that time. Now that I've read this whole thread I'm really amazed at the work you did and how it all turned out. Great job and great car!

Thanks for the compliment.
Yes, it was quite a challenge, but a lot of fun.

Looks great Rick - thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing it at MCACN.