The build will finally be starting - 71 chevelle

[BobKnake]

Originally Posted by 71-SS350

Nice to hear of another '71 being brought back. Look forward to seeing some pics. Almost decided to go with the Shadow Gray or Nevada Silver myself. Back and forth, back and forth, finally went with original code 26 Mulsanne Blue.

Not quite finished with mine but after the body/paint only a few things left.

1. Replace wheel well opening trim-ordered new from Classic Headquarters
2. Lower rocker molding trim-just scored NOS pair from the evil Ebay, can't wait for them to get here.
3. Repair the dash radio section-hacked for a CD I can live with but not when the PO put round oil & temp gauges where the cig. lighter goes. Makes it really UGLY
4. New Vintage Air A/C for next summer-gets HOT here in the flatlands of Kansas.

can't wait to see it...

I scored a set of 71 SS rims (oval hole) last week for a VERY good price, locally. They need cleaned up, rings and center caps... but they are in great shape other than that..... He gave me a 5th SS rim (round hole), figured it could be the spare...


As far as my color... Well... I'm kind of fickle when it comes to this car. Originally my wife wanted it Grey or Silver and I was good with that... I actually would still do it. But since she's not actually involved with this build (she's got an 87 Grand Wagoneer).

I'm going to an entirely different color...
I'm heading to the GREEN family. I have always liked the "odd" color (at least by today's standards)...
I've narrowed it down now to.... Cottonwood or Lime Green.
I actually blame the guy who I got the rims from... He had pics of his old cars... One was butternut yellow Camaro and then a Grecian Green Camaro. He stated he likes the Odd colors... I got to thinking on my way home, I DO TOO.

Now, I just need to nail it down between those two...

Ive go time to win her over on the color, but in the end, she'll say it's my choice.