www.71ProTouringChevelle.com

Documenting the complete frame-off restoration on this 1971 Chevelle!

Check in frequently to see the Pro-Touring style transformation of this project.

Last updated: Thursday, August 14, 2008

The Story:

During the summer of 2000, I found this Chevelle being auctioned on Ebay. After calling the seller and

having lengthy conversations about the car, he agreed to sell it to me. During that time, I was completely

involved in restoring my 1972 Chevelle SS, and only bought this car for a future project. Visit www.72ChevelleSS.com

for the photo-documentation of the '72 SS project. After completing the restoration of the rolling chassis, I kind of hit

a brick wall on this project, as the body shell restoration hadn't begun. However, during February 2004, I located and

purchased another '71 Chevelle in Delaware that had already started its restoration. The exterior sheet metal was

replaced with Goodmark quarter panels, and the floors, doors, rockers & trunk all exhibit a CALIFORNIA state of

rust-free condition. Yes, it's a Van Nuys-built beauty! The body shell is being transferred to the already-completed

rolling chassis and will move the project along considerably. Fred Viens of Shepard's Brook Auto Body painted the car

on May 18-20, 2005. The body & chassis were reunited on November 19, 2005, and the assembly has started. My goal is

to drive the car to Chevelle-abration in Goodlettsville, Tennessee during early June 2006. I guess I'd better get busy!

This site is broken into different sections showing digital photos of the entire restoration on this Pro Touring style screamer!

Equipped with a 540 CID Big Block Chevy with MPFI, Richmond 6-speed ROD Transmission, Moser 12-Bolt rear axle

and Global West/Hotchkis suspension, this car will definitely be a handfull! So, sit back, relax, and click away!

As always, I'm ready to answer any of your questions...just use the e-mail link below.

PICTURE CATEGORIES:

BEFORE RESTORATION

CHASSIS, SUSPENSION & BRAKES

ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN

BODY MOUNTING & BODYWORK

INTERIOR PICTURES

FUEL, ELECTRICAL EXHAUST, A/C SYSTEMS

RESTORATION TIMELINE

PARTS LIST

ENGINE SPECS & OTHER DATA

OTHER PICTURES

CHEVELLE PARTS 4 SALE!

CHEVELLE TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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Chevelle-abration Pictures:

2003 Pictures