1967 Chevrolet Chevelle

The Chevrolet Chevelle is a mid-sized automobile that was produced by Chevrolet in three generations for the 1964 through 1977 model years. Part of the General Motors (GM) A-body platform the Chevelle was one of Chevrolet's most successful nameplates. Body styles included coupes, sedans, convertibles and station wagons. The "Super Sport" versions were produced through the 1973 model year and Lagunas from 1973 through to 1976.

The automobiles marketplace was changing significantly during the early 1960s and featured increased competition in the smaller-sized car segments. The domestic Big Three automakers (General Motors, Ford and Chrysler) were responding to the success of American Motors' compact Rambler American and Classic models that made AMC the leading maker of small cars for several years and increasing Rambler on the 1961 domestic sales charts to third place behind Chevrolet and Ford.

The 1967 models received a facelift. Large wraparound taillamps went into a new rear end with standard backup lights. "What you'll see inside," claimed the sales brochure for the 1967 Chevelle, "will probably bring on a severe compulsion to go driving." Front disc brakes were available on all models, and a new dual master cylinder brake system incorporated a warning light. Chevrolet also added 14-inch wheels, and a three-speed automatic transmission to their line of transmissions. New safety equipment became standard, including a collapsible steering column, The SS396 continued as a separate model in hardtop and convertible body styles. The 375-horsepower 396-cubic-inch V8 was unavailable until late in the model year and returned with 612 being sold. Seven transmissions were available: two manual three-speeds, two manual four-speeds, an overdrive three-speed, and two automatics. The Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission included a manual-shift selection, Options included Superlift air shock absorbers, Strato-ease headrests, and full instrumentation.

This vehicle came in to have a complete overhaul. We will be taking it down to bare metal to do a new paint job. We will also be installing a new LS3 engine and transmission. There will be a new audio system installed with all new upholstery. We have begun removing the trim pieces in preparation for the body to be media blasted.

The interior has been removed from the vehicle so we can have it all media blasted. We have begun hand sanding the hood to prevent any warping that could happen from being media blasted. The hood has been completely hand sanded down to bare metal.

The body have been media blasted down to bare metal, now we will move it into the paint booth to spray with epoxy sealer to prevent any flash rust forming. We have removed the body from the chassis to tear down the chassis and begin metal repair on the body. All of the chassis' components have been removed, including the front and rear axles.

We are going to have to replace the rear body mounts due to them being rusted out. We have removed the upholstery that the vehicle came with to put brand new upholstery on the seats. We removed the old roof from the vehicle due to someone having put in a skylight. Here we are fitting the new roof where the original seams were.

Here we are mocking up the new LS3 engine and new motor mounts. We are checking on clearance and for proper fitment. The hood has been prepared for epoxy sealer. The hood has been epoxy sealed to protect from flash rust. There is some rust on the front inner fenders that was covered up with patch panels instead of being cut out. We will be removed the rust completely and welding on new panels.

The driver side rear body mount is being replaced with a brand-new body mount for a more structurally sound vehicle. We have begun the process of bodywork on the rear passenger side fender. The new rear axle has been delivered and uncreated.

We have removed the upholstery from the front and rear seats to inspect the foam underneath. The door panels have been removed from the hard backing to prepare for the new upholstery that will be made for them. We are doing some bodywork to the rear driver and passenger side roof panel.

Due to the amount of rust that was located on the drivers and passengers floorpans, we replaced them with brand new floorpans.