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Z15 SS 454

03-01-2013 04:57 PM

My 70 LS-6 project

Hi every one.
I'm Ian and thought I would stop by and introduce myself and the progress of my restoration of my 70 LS-6 .

If interested I have the photos of the day I got the car,disassembly and documentation of parts and progress thus far.

I would also like to say that there is a wealth of knowledge and respect for other members here that I didn't see at another famous Chevelle site where I got the "yellow bullet" treatment.

Look forward to sharing.

Mr70	03-01-2013 04:59 PM

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Welcome Ian..yes,please post all the photos you have.

Grim70

03-01-2013 05:20 PM

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Post Away!!

Z15 SS 454

03-01-2013 07:12 PM

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Will do as soon as I get back to NH.

Just enjoying the red tide and cloudy skies in Ft Myers Beach Fla at the moment [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img]

Any how I'll hit you guys up mid week.

bashton

03-01-2013 07:21 PM

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Bring 'em on! We all love seeing resto's in progress.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

XXXGoldL34M20

03-01-2013 07:26 PM

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Welcome Ian,
Lots of help here on LS6 cars from people that really know there stuff.
I no longer post that much on Team Chevelle as i find this web site awnsers my question more quickly without the BS i find at the other place.
I did a thread on the rebuild of my LS6 motor last year and the guys here really helped me big time [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Post away and i will be glad to help.

supercomp 8.90

03-01-2013 08:17 PM

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hey ian there is a swap meet in webster fl. on sunday. might be something for you to check out sunday while you are here. i will be there set up.

SS427

03-01-2013 10:16 PM

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You wouldn't believe that I have a soft spot in my heart for LS6 Chevelles..... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Post away!

Ryan1969Chevelle

03-02-2013 12:19 AM

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Welcome Ian,

I just recently found sYc, and love it.

sYc is a very helpful, respectful, and exciting website.

There are some expert level 70 Chevelle guys asking for pictures, hit the fifth button from the left and show these guys what we are dealing with here. (advice is usually free but in this case these guys advice is priceless)

Ryan

I posted a few 79 LS6 pics from Floyd Garrett's Muscle car Museum to stave the 70 guys.

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...icture_149.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...icture_223.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...icture_148.jpg

XXXGoldL34M20

03-02-2013 01:03 AM

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That LS6 has the incorrect repro cable holder clips that hold the hood pin cables.
They should be the 1/8 white clips not the brown ones that come in the repro kit.
Other wise correct and beautifull.
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] sorry for nit picking.

ZiggyL78

03-02-2013 02:24 AM

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"the yellow bullet treatment".LOL.Too funny.Welcome Ian.This is a great forum.Just make sure your positive battery cable is exactly 9.6 degrees.;)

SS427

03-02-2013 02:39 PM

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We had five LS6's in the shop last month and am down to four currently so if you need any help fire away.

Z15 SS 454

03-02-2013 03:12 PM

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: supercomp 8.90</div><div class="ubbcode-body">hey ian there is a swap meet in webster fl. on sunday. might be something for you to check out sunday while you are here. i will be there set up. </div></div>
Sounds good, Im going stir crazy here.
Even got my "permission slip" signed by my wife [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

GreenLS6

03-02-2013 03:18 PM

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: XXXBlackLs6M22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That LS6 has the incorrect repro cable holder clips that hold the hood pin cables.
They should be the 1/8 white clips not the brown ones that come in the repro kit.
Other wise correct and beautifull.
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] sorry for nit picking. </div></div>

Oops.. I better switch back to my old yucky lookin ones on my car.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Z15 SS 454

03-02-2013 03:33 PM

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We had five LS6's in the shop last month and am down to four currently so if you need any help fire away. </div></div>
Rick,
You were actually the one who helped me 8 or so years ago on TC site.
You told me how to get the crayon marks off the fire wall with out ruining them [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

I look forward to starting on it again after a 5 year hiatus of building cars for others.

SS427

03-02-2013 05:05 PM

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2 Attachment(s)

Aw yes, December of 2005. I don't believe the photo of the Fathom Blue car is yours but is built exactly the same as I recall.The firewall photo is of your car however. I would love to see the progress. If you shoot me the photos I can post them for you if you have any troubles.
Rick

Z15 SS 454

03-02-2013 07:09 PM

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Good records Rick.
I will be looking for help to uplink photos for sure.

Thanks, Ian
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 02:01 AM

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First batch. https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...4-img_0078.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...5-img_0076.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...6-img_0079.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...7-img_0093.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...8-img_0094.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...9-img_0097.jpg

Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 02:17 AM

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Body pics.
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...0-ls_6_006.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...1-ls_6_020.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...2-ls_6_030.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...r_floorpan.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...4-img_0103.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...5-img_0104.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...6-img_0123.jpg

firstgenaddict

03-06-2013 02:17 AM

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Wow code 28 is Gorgeous on the Chevelle's lines.

Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 02:29 AM

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ss427copo

03-06-2013 02:44 AM

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Z15 SS 454</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi every one.
I'm Ian and thought I would stop by and introduce myself and the progress of my restoration of my 70 LS-6 .

If interested I have the photos of the day I got the car,disassembly and documentation of parts and progress thus far.

I would also like to say that there is a wealth of knowledge and respect for other members here that I didn't see at another famous Chevelle site where I got the "yellow bullet" treatment.

Look forward to sharing. </div></div>

WELCOME IAN!

We have some of the most knowledgeable, friendly and genuine "car nutz" in the world on this Forum. As for the LS6, just watch how those guys respond to you. Welcome aboard!

Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 02:47 AM

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XXXGoldL34M20

03-06-2013 02:54 AM

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Nice solid body and floors [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 03:01 AM

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Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 03:26 AM

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Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 03:41 AM

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Thank you.I was yelled at for replacing the quarters as the original ones were deemed very repairable [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif[/img]
Too late,done deal.

Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 03:47 AM

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Agreed, It will be a few moons before its on my sheet metal.
Something to look forward to. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

jasonL78

03-06-2013 09:39 AM

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Awsome car. Very well documented restoration process. I see a white nova in a back ground picture?

Jason

Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 11:45 AM

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Thanks Jason, More pics coming and as for the Nova its a 70 L78 with 39xxx HARD miles on it alot of them a 1/4 mile at a time. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 01:08 PM

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Here are some great pics of the body by some one that knows how to use a camera better than the bafoon typing this.
His name is Jay Doerfler and owns Auto Body Specialists in Manchester NH, A restoration only shop that specializes in all makes/models.

Jay made me have the car media blasted again and hand sanded every inch top,bottom,inside and out, leaded the quarter panel seams and even repaired past driveshaft shrapnel holes and a hole where an imbecile hacked a hole for a 4 speed with a claw hammer. (I resemble that remark) [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/eek.gif[/img]

Any way Jay did a great job and not only is he a great friend, photographer and restoration mechanic......He is watching.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...icture_025.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...icture_026.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...icture_027.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...icture_028.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...icture_029.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...icture_030.jpg

Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 01:12 PM

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SS427

03-06-2013 01:16 PM

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Extremely nice body for a Leeds car. Nice to see more evidence of the odd rosette red primer used on Leeds cars that I have been chastized over many times as being incorrect on the Leeds cars I restored. Nice to see it did in fact happen. Keep the great photos and progress going.

Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 01:20 PM

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Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 01:29 PM

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Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 01:33 PM

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markinnaples

03-06-2013 01:34 PM

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Wow, amazing work. I love your attitude and humility, lol, because I have been there before when I didn't know whether to cry or swear and ended up doing both.

Keep the pics coming, love it, thanks.

Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 01:52 PM

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Thanks Rick,It means a lot coming from a guru as yourself.
As for the red primer just when something is considered the rule an exception shows up.

On another note, Quite a few differences in assembly practices from what ive seen in my KC, Bal, Atl and Osh built cars which are all 70's.

Also did you notice the red sprayed in material where the door hinges meet the cowl? It was hard as a rock and had to be persuaded off,almost like it was used to hold the threaded adj plate in place.

Z15 SS 454

03-06-2013 01:55 PM

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Mark, Thanks for the complement.
This is a labor of love for most of us that do our own work and certainly not for the loot that was consumed while doing it. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img]

jasonL78

03-06-2013 02:20 PM

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Simply amazing craftsman ship. I do all my own work. To see that body without a spec of paint on it just boggles my mind. I can't imagine how much time went into this step. Was that all done with a scotch brite pad? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

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