I have been doing the body work, mainly floorboards. I was able to craft new sheet metal for the back window that was rusted out partially. I bought a paint gun and have started learning how to paint (primer for now). I just keep learning new things because I want to learn and find it really quite interesting. Perhaps I too will have problems getting the panels straight. I think it takes a lot of patience.
I have yet to do the motor or rear end. But I did do the front suspension to stock specs and enjoyed that a lot. Larry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brad Waller Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 3:33 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] mechanics It depends on my time and the task. I generally avoid dealing with bound spring energy and like to leave the suspension stuff to the mechanics. Same with body work. I spent a summer stripping my car and getting it ready for paint before I realized I could never fix up the rust, dents, dings, and creases in the body panels. I've done intake swaps, engine swaps, rear suspension, shocks, gas tank swap, installed the harnesses, and more. I left the T400 to 700R4 swap to the professionals, and a couple of years ago had a bent pushrod and took it to a shop because I did not have the time to diagnose and fix it, even though it was only a head swap in the end. On my Corvette I've done similar work. The engine and transmission are in one garage and the car is in the other. I'm waiting for time and money to finish the installation, and then I'll take it to a shop to have them weld the exhaust system up. I even did the rear suspension on the Corvette against my own wants because I needed the car and no shop could get me in. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFG R1 '67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | F-Body Brakes | 275/40/17 Kumho MX > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Butler > > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] mechanics > > I am a beginner but I have only paid to have the transmission rebuilt and > the front end alligned. The rest (not a whole lot yet) I've done or plan on > doing myself. > > Larry > 72 (basket case) El Camino > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bill Bradley > Subject: [Chevelle-list] mechanics > > I'm just curious, how many of you do your own work on your chevells? > Am i the Lone Ranger here? > > Bill Bradley > 67 Malibu > Edmond Oklahoma > http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw > http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ > to join: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
