My 69 project

cheveslakr · Apr 14, 2022

Looks perfect. Did they leave the calipers bare? Brake Booster?? Steve Gregori? Booster Dewey? I've used both but afaik, Booster Dewey only rebuilds boosters and replates the gold iridate....they'll replate your brake line prop valve bracket also. What'd you do there? I've purchsed a rebuild kit for the prop valve online, but for the life of me, can't remember who they were and I aint going through that shoebox. Iirc, the kit was $9 and I bought 4 and sold a couple, gave 1 away.

1969chevmalibu1969 · Apr 14, 2022

Before and after

1969chevmalibu1969 · Apr 14, 2022

More done

JohnC · Apr 14, 2022

Wow, really nice. That’s a next level restoration.

kmakar · Apr 14, 2022

Top notch. Looks really nice.

1969chevmalibu1969 · Apr 14, 2022

cheveslakr said:
Looks perfect. Did they leave the calipers bare? Brake Booster?? Steve Gregori? Booster Dewey? I've used both but afaik, Booster Dewey only rebuilds boosters and replates the gold iridate....they'll replate your brake line prop valve bracket also. What'd you do there? I've purchsed a rebuild kit for the prop valve online, but for the life of me, can't remember who they were and I aint going through that shoebox. Iirc, the kit was $9 and I bought 4 and sold a couple, gave 1 away.

Mike and Norine at brake booster in cali.

1969chevmalibu1969 · Apr 14, 2022

1969chevmalibu1969 said:
Mike and Norine at brake booster in cali.

Yes calipers are bare. Not sure what they are sealed with. I can find out. I may redo some of my bare stuff. Metering valve was also done by them. My distribution block on the frame well let’s say I did that but will probably redo it.

cheveslakr · Apr 14, 2022

The leg of the distribution block should be gold iridate, they'd probably plate it for free but you'd have to wait for another batch. The brass block looks stunning when you sand it down with 400, then a scotch brite pad. You'll have to work the leg loose, then restake it once you get it back. I will add, '69 used an early version that's cast iron and it has a bolted on leg, can't really tell which version you have.

1969chevmalibu1969 · Apr 15, 2022

cheveslakr said:
The leg of the distribution block should be gold iridate, they'd probably plate it for free but you'd have to wait for another batch. The brass block looks stunning when you sand it down with 400, then a scotch brite pad. You'll have to work the leg loose, then restake it once you get it back. I will add, '69 used an early version that's cast iron and it has a bolted on leg, can't really tell which version you have.

Yes your right. That’s why I may redo it or have it redone. Originally it was cast iron. After I saw all repo pictures they were brass so that’s what I did. It’s just rattle can paint so should be easy to change. Bracket was also painted but I’ll probably have that plated.

cheveslakr · Apr 15, 2022

Let me check mine a bit later, the leg may not be gold iridate on the cast distribution block.

1969chevmalibu1969 · Apr 15, 2022

My bracket number came up as a 70 Chevelle when I researched it before.

1969chevmalibu1969 · Apr 29, 2022

Here are some pictures before I took most of it apart . How empty my garage was then.

1969chevmalibu1969 · Apr 29, 2022

That fender and my cousin are to blame for where I am. You need to change the body bushings he says before you do your patches and body work. That lead to the two ways I’ve found to do that. Where would I’d be if I just did one side at a time.

1969chevmalibu1969 · Apr 29, 2022

More before

cheveslakr · Apr 29, 2022

Not sure if I recognized it before or not, but your car is a cortez silver/black 136 car? Funny, this used to be my least favorite color combo, now it's my favorite. It's just a mean looking ride!! Great to see all the before and "in progress" pics, love it!

1969chevmalibu1969 · Apr 29, 2022

Before

1969chevmalibu1969 · Apr 29, 2022

Before

1969chevmalibu1969 · Apr 30, 2022

Got my differential cover cleaned and primed ready for paint. Raining today so going to paint later. I want to paint it separate then again on the rear. Doing the rear as one.

Shaner · Apr 30, 2022

Love the pictures! Great way to document and share p/n and appearances.

Jasons69Chevelle · May 2, 2022

I remember when mine was in this stage. Thought I’d never get it done. Just keep plugging away. Good job getting your kid/kids involved they will remember it for a lifetime.

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