Wow--spent the last 2 weeks tearing the 85 apart to get ready for the show season and install some winter updates. Removed the gas tank and all the stock OEM lines underneath car. Also removed the monte ss 3:42 posi rear and the springs, control arms, and everything attached---------spent the last day or so prepping the undercarriage for some Eastwood chassis black-----------------------was just finished today---man that undercarriage sure looks beautiful-----------painted from the firewall to the rear bumper-------------------reassembly starts on monday----the Grand National 3:42 posi is sitting waiting to be installed---the rear has been disassebled, blasted and black powdercoated----------wanted something a little trick, so I installed the rear disc setup (complete bolt-on) from Dixie Monte carlo parts----------looks incredible-----every line and hose converted to stainless---------------------can't wait to start my installation-hopefully, will be finished by next weekend.

pete NYC :) :) :)

Sounds like it'll look great. Post some pics if you can.

Hey Pete. Sounds like you've been busy this winter. I'm looking forward to seeing your Elky in person sometime this season. Let us know when you get it on back on the road.

Jay

Thanks Jay-----been a long winter--don"t know if I will make it to a Mass show -but maybe we can get a group to go to a show in Ct-----

Finished the chassis and floor pans this week--all done with Eastwood Chassis paint---installed a new gas tank-----delivering the original to Ernie at Englishtown this next weekend---also installed a new sending unit and stainless steel vapor line, fuel line and return line --all with stainless clips---looks very sweet!!!! Also installed a cast trans pan that is finned and powdercoated in black as well as new stainless trans lines----


Thats it for this week----hopefully the rear etc will go in next week-


Pete NYC

Hey Pete. Maybe I'll see you at the Connecticut Chevelle Connection's 11th Annual Bowtie Classic All Chevy Show in June. The date for The Bowtie Classic is June 6, 2004 with a rain date of June 13, 2004. The show will be located at Superior Business Center, 383 Middle Street, Bristol, CT.
Check out their website at Connecticut Chevelle Connection (http://www.ctchevelle.net/home.html)

Is that close to you at all? Will your Elky be ready by then???

Wow Pete, I'm going to need sunglasses to look under your Elky. I'ts nice when a plan comes together, huh?

Thanks Ernie------hopefully the next two weeks will see it back on the road just in time for crusin!!! What time you headin to Englishtown next saturday?

I'm planning on leaving my house at 5:30 and I hope to be parking my MCSS at E-town by 9:00 depending on the traffic. It's 196 miles one way. The first 194 miles are a breeze, but the last 2 are so slow because of the traffic. I'll call you later this week.

Well gang---it is just about finished!!!! Just waiting for the driveshaft to be cut------------------the list is as follows:
-chassis and undercarriage stripped and painted with Eastwood Chassis black
-new gas tank and sender
-new upper and lower control arms
-new springs
-new air bags
-Edelbrock IAS shocks
-new finned cast trans pan
-every line in the car converted to stainless steel
-Grand National rear-3:42 posi installed
-rear disc brakes installed
-custom stainless emergency brake cables made by Lokar
-custom bent true dual 2.5 exhaust
-g-force crossmember

Every piece of metal was media blasted and powdercoated in black before installation-----

Have to go on Monday for a wheel alignment because I redid some of the front end---left the front end for next years winter project--

Did all the things Chevrolet neglected to do!!!!!

Will post pictures when I get a chance

Sounds like one great winter project. Can't wait to see it in person. Keep us informed of any shows your going to, and I'm sure we will run into each other sometime this season.