Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

dwightfontenot · Joined: 05 May 2016 Posts: 1

I just bought a rusty ol' 1969' Chevelle. It doesn't run, but supposedly has a rebuilt 350 with a 400 tranny. It's got quite a bit of surface rust and the rear quarter panels and corner of the back window have major rust. Other than the rust, the body is in great shape. I need a front windshield and to overhaul the interior.

My goal - I'd like to modify the 350 to a Stroker 383. I'd like it to be an extremely clean customized weekend driver.

It's currently sitting under a cover in a barn.

Any tips, books, websites that will help guide me though this process? Where do I start?

Thanks,
Dwight

kevin2306 · Posted: Sat May 14, 2016 9:14 am Post subject:

Welcome to the forum Dwight.
A good start would be to get some pictures up of the project, that will allow us to make some informed comments.

Kevin

Peter_L · Posted: Sat May 14, 2016 1:10 pm Post subject:

Hello Dwight. Maybe sort the engine first, to see if it's a major issue. As before, photos would be good. Have you given the car killing areas for rot ? because that is where the $$/££'s will eat into the budget.

Where in the world are you, ?

Regards

Peter

Ashley · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 1426 Location: Near Stroud, Glos

YouTube is a fantastic resource and I just searched Chevelles. There are hundreds of videos of all aspects of working on them, so a good place to start.

Best of luck, from what I gather the quality of replacement parts is better in the States than here.

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22829 Location: UK

Welcome to the forum, you'll find plenty of general restoration tips and advice on here with a bit of searching, even if it's not specific to your car.

As already mentioned, I'd be tempted to get it running first and assess the overall mechanical condition of the car. Once that's known you'll be able to better gauge how viable the rebuild is, and what parts you're likely to need. If the mechanicals are shot, and the body is badly rusted, with a poor interior, the costs could end up being considerable.

RJ
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